Wyoming Spring Football 2014: The Cornerbacks (WyomingAthletics)
Comments from Coach Richardson and Burns
Wyoming Spring Practice 2014
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Bohl wants to see Cowboys finish
Wednesday marked the final spring practice in full pads for Wyoming prior to its spring game at 2 p.m. Saturday.
And, first-year coach Craig Bohl said after Wednesday’s practice he could tell that some of the players may have been looking ahead to Saturday’s spring game, a Friday practice in just sweats and the end of spring drills in the coming days.
“I think some of our guys might have had the attitude that they want to get through today’s practice and spring ball is about done,” Bohl said. “We have to learn how to finish, and I don’t think we are there yet.”
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Wednesday marked the final spring practice in full pads for Wyoming prior to its spring game at 2 p.m. Saturday.
And, first-year coach Craig Bohl said after Wednesday’s practice he could tell that some of the players may have been looking ahead to Saturday’s spring game, a Friday practice in just sweats and the end of spring drills in the coming days.
“I think some of our guys might have had the attitude that they want to get through today’s practice and spring ball is about done,” Bohl said. “We have to learn how to finish, and I don’t think we are there yet.”
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Notes and Quotes: Bohl urges Cowboys to finish
Before the Wyoming Cowboys can finish football games this fall, they need to finish practices this spring.
With only one practice remaining before Saturday's spring game, Bohl saw a weariness and lack of focus on Wednesday that his team will need to correct.
“There were some good things out there today, but there were some things that we certainly need to work on," Bohl said. "I think some of our guys might have had the attitude of, ‘You know what, I just want to get through today’s practice, and spring ball’s about done.’ We need to learn how to finish, and I don’t think we’re there yet.”
It's certainly hard to blame the players, considering the work they've done to get to this point. Wyoming just completed its 13th spring practice, and consistent double reps and scrimmage work made it the most rigorous in recent memory.
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Before the Wyoming Cowboys can finish football games this fall, they need to finish practices this spring.
With only one practice remaining before Saturday's spring game, Bohl saw a weariness and lack of focus on Wednesday that his team will need to correct.
“There were some good things out there today, but there were some things that we certainly need to work on," Bohl said. "I think some of our guys might have had the attitude of, ‘You know what, I just want to get through today’s practice, and spring ball’s about done.’ We need to learn how to finish, and I don’t think we’re there yet.”
It's certainly hard to blame the players, considering the work they've done to get to this point. Wyoming just completed its 13th spring practice, and consistent double reps and scrimmage work made it the most rigorous in recent memory.
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oh yes, i understand it's end of spring practice and all, but we gotta have that Killer Instinct next year, not quit on plays and stop the ball on D!!!! I think we'll be fine!!!
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NEW HEIGHTS
Wyoming's Appleby drops weight, rises to top of depth chart
There's a very distinct difference between thinking you're in shape and being in shape.
Chase Appleby can tell you all about it.
Last year, Appleby thought he was in shape. The nose tackle weighed in at 6-foot, 295 pounds. He didn't move as well as when he was in high school in Frisco, Texas, knifing into the backfield on hot Texas Friday nights.
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Wyoming's Appleby drops weight, rises to top of depth chart
There's a very distinct difference between thinking you're in shape and being in shape.
Chase Appleby can tell you all about it.
Last year, Appleby thought he was in shape. The nose tackle weighed in at 6-foot, 295 pounds. He didn't move as well as when he was in high school in Frisco, Texas, knifing into the backfield on hot Texas Friday nights.
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Cowboys Complete Last Padded Practice Prior to Spring Game on Saturday
Saturday's Spring Game Will be Open and Free to the General Public
Wednesday morning's Cowboy Football practice saw the Pokes practice in full pads for the last time prior to the Spring Game on Saturday, April 19. Head coach Craig Bohl commented after Wednesday's 13th practice of Spring football that he thought his team was challenged by the fact that they were reaching the end of a Spring practice schedule that pushed the players to their limits physically and mentally.
"We had our last padded practice today," said Bohl. "On Friday, we'll only be in sweats, and we'll be brushing up a couple things and staging for our Spring Game.
"There were some good things out there today, but there were some things that we certainly need to work on. I think some of our guys may have had the attitude that, `I just want to get through today's practice and Spring ball is just about done.' We need to learn how to finish, and I don't think we're there yet. Nonetheless, it was a good spirited practice. We ended up with a goal-line scrimmage and the defense came up with a big, big stop, which was encouraging.
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Saturday's Spring Game Will be Open and Free to the General Public
Wednesday morning's Cowboy Football practice saw the Pokes practice in full pads for the last time prior to the Spring Game on Saturday, April 19. Head coach Craig Bohl commented after Wednesday's 13th practice of Spring football that he thought his team was challenged by the fact that they were reaching the end of a Spring practice schedule that pushed the players to their limits physically and mentally.
"We had our last padded practice today," said Bohl. "On Friday, we'll only be in sweats, and we'll be brushing up a couple things and staging for our Spring Game.
"There were some good things out there today, but there were some things that we certainly need to work on. I think some of our guys may have had the attitude that, `I just want to get through today's practice and Spring ball is just about done.' We need to learn how to finish, and I don't think we're there yet. Nonetheless, it was a good spirited practice. We ended up with a goal-line scrimmage and the defense came up with a big, big stop, which was encouraging.
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Wyoming Spring Football: Sophomore nose tackle Appleby has vaulted up the depth chart (WyoSports.net)
About six months ago, Chase Appleby experienced the lowest of lows for a football player.
The University of Wyoming redshirt freshman defensive tackle had been a backup through the Cowboys’ first six games. But during the week of practice for the Colorado State game, Appleby was demoted to the scout team.
But now, Appleby is no longer on the scout team. He was listed as the starting nose tackle Monday when first-year coach Craig Bohl released the first depth chart since spring practices began three weeks ago.
“When I first found out, I was in shock, but I wasn’t,” Appleby said of his reaction when that depth chart was released last year.
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About six months ago, Chase Appleby experienced the lowest of lows for a football player.
The University of Wyoming redshirt freshman defensive tackle had been a backup through the Cowboys’ first six games. But during the week of practice for the Colorado State game, Appleby was demoted to the scout team.
But now, Appleby is no longer on the scout team. He was listed as the starting nose tackle Monday when first-year coach Craig Bohl released the first depth chart since spring practices began three weeks ago.
“When I first found out, I was in shock, but I wasn’t,” Appleby said of his reaction when that depth chart was released last year.
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Cumulative Stats Through Two Scrimmages:
Passing (Compl/Att/Yards)
Kirkegaard 16-27-179
Stratton 15-20-135
Young 8-21-53
Thornton 4-5-45
Rushing (Carries/Net Yards)
May 9-78
Nevermann 11-66
Tapscott 9-63
Wick 9-9
Stover 7-6
Receiving (Rec/Yards)
Nzeocha 3-72
Montgomery 3-57
Maulhardt 4-51
Berger 2-34
Brown 3-32
Hollister 3-32
Claiborne 5-22
Norman 3-22
Punting (Att/Yards)
Wood 9-348 (38.7 avg)
Defense (Tackles/Sacks)
Nzeocha 15-2
Wacha 10-1
Harris 8-0
Jones 7-0
Burns 6-0
Hayes 6-0
Lewis 6-0
Lange leads in sacks with three.
Passing (Compl/Att/Yards)
Kirkegaard 16-27-179
Stratton 15-20-135
Young 8-21-53
Thornton 4-5-45
Rushing (Carries/Net Yards)
May 9-78
Nevermann 11-66
Tapscott 9-63
Wick 9-9
Stover 7-6
Receiving (Rec/Yards)
Nzeocha 3-72
Montgomery 3-57
Maulhardt 4-51
Berger 2-34
Brown 3-32
Hollister 3-32
Claiborne 5-22
Norman 3-22
Punting (Att/Yards)
Wood 9-348 (38.7 avg)
Defense (Tackles/Sacks)
Nzeocha 15-2
Wacha 10-1
Harris 8-0
Jones 7-0
Burns 6-0
Hayes 6-0
Lewis 6-0
Lange leads in sacks with three.
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"We need to learn how to finish, and I don't think we're there yet"
Very encouraging that Bohl has pegged this and is working on it. I think Bohl is definitely on the right track.
Very encouraging that Bohl has pegged this and is working on it. I think Bohl is definitely on the right track.
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Wyoming wide receivers learn details the hard way
"Up-downs" are exactly what they sound like.
First, you're up. That's the comfortable part. Then, you get a cue. Maybe it's a whistle. Maybe it's a shout. Maybe it's the piercing eyes of Wyoming receivers coach Kenni Burns staring daggers through your helmet.
Then, you're down. This is the part that hurts. As soon as your hands brace your fall, you're pulling yourself back to your feet, zinging up and down like a yo-yo that won't sleep.
Usually, one up-down is followed by more. Then, the deep, wheezing gasps for air. Occasionally, the process is punctuated with a dash of vomit.
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"Up-downs" are exactly what they sound like.
First, you're up. That's the comfortable part. Then, you get a cue. Maybe it's a whistle. Maybe it's a shout. Maybe it's the piercing eyes of Wyoming receivers coach Kenni Burns staring daggers through your helmet.
Then, you're down. This is the part that hurts. As soon as your hands brace your fall, you're pulling yourself back to your feet, zinging up and down like a yo-yo that won't sleep.
Usually, one up-down is followed by more. Then, the deep, wheezing gasps for air. Occasionally, the process is punctuated with a dash of vomit.
http://trib.com/sports/college/wyoming/ ... bb8b5.html
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Vorel Story:
NEW ERA
For Wyoming football, Bohl's arrival means new atmosphere in Laramie
Jonah Field is waiting.
For now, it is quiet. On a sunny Tuesday in April, a persistent Laramie wind blows in from the south, over and around the video board looming behind the far goalpost. A solitary man in a black hooded sweatshirt runs the War Memorial steps, the beat of his sneakers reverberating on shiny metal stairs.
Behind the vast, empty field, a sign that reads, "CAUTION: Cannon Firing Zone" is nailed to a tree. The wind whistles, but there hasn't been cannon fire in these parts for ages.
Down a walkway and across a paved sidewalk, the Indoor Practice Facility stands nearby. Inside, it looks nearly identical to how it did a year ago. A full turf field is laid out, with the yards marked off and a brown bucking horse lying proudly at midfield.
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NEW ERA
For Wyoming football, Bohl's arrival means new atmosphere in Laramie
Jonah Field is waiting.
For now, it is quiet. On a sunny Tuesday in April, a persistent Laramie wind blows in from the south, over and around the video board looming behind the far goalpost. A solitary man in a black hooded sweatshirt runs the War Memorial steps, the beat of his sneakers reverberating on shiny metal stairs.
Behind the vast, empty field, a sign that reads, "CAUTION: Cannon Firing Zone" is nailed to a tree. The wind whistles, but there hasn't been cannon fire in these parts for ages.
Down a walkway and across a paved sidewalk, the Indoor Practice Facility stands nearby. Inside, it looks nearly identical to how it did a year ago. A full turf field is laid out, with the yards marked off and a brown bucking horse lying proudly at midfield.
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Vorel (cont'd):
More Story: Bohl's arrival means new atmosphere in Laramie
Today, we published a story on the difference in enthusiasm and optimism in Laramie this spring, brought on by the arrival of new coach Craig Bohl.
But though the story was extensive, lots of good material was also left on the cutting room floor. Here's even more story from Wyoming athletic director Tom Burman, running back Omar Stover and nose tackle Uso Olive.
Tom Burman
On Wyoming's defensive struggles the last few seasons, and how that did not mesh with Wyoming's culture:
“Obviously, the way we played last year in particular defensively, that’s not going to resonate with any culture. But it certainly is not going to resonate in Wyoming. Wyoming people, they have a work ethic mentality. They’re proud of how they work and how they’re tough, and obviously we did not accomplish that last year, and even the year before. [Bohl's] style is going to resonate with Wyoming people.”
“On defense, they want toughness. They want gritty, tough, hard-nosed kids who will hit you. And on special teams, they want to be physical.”
“Brett Smith was pretty exciting. So it wasn’t an offensive issue, in my opinion.”
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More Story: Bohl's arrival means new atmosphere in Laramie
Today, we published a story on the difference in enthusiasm and optimism in Laramie this spring, brought on by the arrival of new coach Craig Bohl.
But though the story was extensive, lots of good material was also left on the cutting room floor. Here's even more story from Wyoming athletic director Tom Burman, running back Omar Stover and nose tackle Uso Olive.
Tom Burman
On Wyoming's defensive struggles the last few seasons, and how that did not mesh with Wyoming's culture:
“Obviously, the way we played last year in particular defensively, that’s not going to resonate with any culture. But it certainly is not going to resonate in Wyoming. Wyoming people, they have a work ethic mentality. They’re proud of how they work and how they’re tough, and obviously we did not accomplish that last year, and even the year before. [Bohl's] style is going to resonate with Wyoming people.”
“On defense, they want toughness. They want gritty, tough, hard-nosed kids who will hit you. And on special teams, they want to be physical.”
“Brett Smith was pretty exciting. So it wasn’t an offensive issue, in my opinion.”
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I think these comments from Vorel's story speak volumes:
“I think one of the biggest differences is the team camaraderie that we have now," says Dominic Rufran, the team's top returning receiver. "People come in to practice enjoying it. They’re excited for it. A lot of the time before, we would just be dragging. We wouldn’t want to be there."
“I feel like we’re all a team now," Stover says. "Everybody cooperates. Everybody hangs out with one another. It’s not offense and defense anymore. It’s just the Wyoming Cowboys.”
“Words can’t explain it. It’s just way better," Olive says, comparing this spring to previous ones. "The guys love it. It has benefited us from day one to where we’re at right now. What happened in the past is in the past. I already forgot about it. We’re in this new era, and that’s where we’re at. When you love the people that are coaching you, you want to play hard for them.”
Burman: “Coach Bohl and his staff have done a great job in the community, being visible. Craig is a CEO. He understands that his role as a football coach includes public relations, the external piece. He’s doing a really good job of that.”
“I think one of the biggest differences is the team camaraderie that we have now," says Dominic Rufran, the team's top returning receiver. "People come in to practice enjoying it. They’re excited for it. A lot of the time before, we would just be dragging. We wouldn’t want to be there."
“I feel like we’re all a team now," Stover says. "Everybody cooperates. Everybody hangs out with one another. It’s not offense and defense anymore. It’s just the Wyoming Cowboys.”
“Words can’t explain it. It’s just way better," Olive says, comparing this spring to previous ones. "The guys love it. It has benefited us from day one to where we’re at right now. What happened in the past is in the past. I already forgot about it. We’re in this new era, and that’s where we’re at. When you love the people that are coaching you, you want to play hard for them.”
Burman: “Coach Bohl and his staff have done a great job in the community, being visible. Craig is a CEO. He understands that his role as a football coach includes public relations, the external piece. He’s doing a really good job of that.”
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