Tyler Hughes (6). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics. LARAMIE, Wyo. – Transfer quarterback Tyler Hughes is settling in well on the high plains in Laramie. But how much do we really know about Hughes? PokesNews.com sat down with Wyoming’s newest signal caller to gain insight.    Hughes started playing football when he was four years old, before most kids begin kindergarten. His journey began in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he played for the Fort Lauderdale Broncos. His family moved to Georgia...

Mark Branch (center). Photo courtesy of UW Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. - For nearly two decades after taking over the University of Wyoming wrestling program, Mark Branch has built a consistent winning program.   He has built a blue-collar standard.   Following his 18th season in Laramie, Branch owns a 159-99 coaching record, making him the winningest head coach in program history. His resume includes 21 All-Americans, 91 NCAA qualifiers, 29 conference champions, two NCAA finalists, and six team...

Individual workouts during spring practice at War Memorial Stadium. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com LARAMIE, Wyo. – Saturday was the first spring football padded practice. Head football coach Jay Sawvel had been anticipating this day since earlier in the week, as he wanted to see how his team would perform in full uniform.   In post-practice interviews, Sawvel appears to be looking for perfection. He didn’t even think it was close… but it was progress. The biggest factor is the new style...