New strength coach is on board

Sat Feb 06, 2016 10:15 am

Talked with Jerry Schmidt, Director of Sports Enhancement at Oklahoma. He had this to say: "Russell is one of the best in the business. The team will definitely see big improvements in Performance working with Russ and his staff."

Sat Feb 06, 2016 11:17 am

That's good to hear. This will not only help the team at one position, but it will help every player on the team. This may be the best recruit/player on the team.

Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:37 pm

Did you expect anything besides a good recommendation? I doubt he would say "Russell sucks, you guys are hosed." It seems that nowadays, there are plenty of guys that know how to get athletes bigger, faster, and stronger, but the truly great ones are the ones that are great at developing a relationship with the athletes and being able to tap into their true potential. This is why the guy at Alabama makes so stupid money; he knows his stuff, but they say he develops a GREAT relationship with every athlete he works with.

Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:03 pm

Is Dennison the strength coach of the football program or for all Cowboy athletic program (basketball, wrestling, soccer, Title IX programs?

Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:05 pm

WestWYOPoke wrote:Did you expect anything besides a good recommendation? I doubt he would say "Russell sucks, you guys are hosed." It seems that nowadays, there are plenty of guys that know how to get athletes bigger, faster, and stronger, but the truly great ones are the ones that are great at developing a relationship with the athletes and being able to tap into their true potential. This is why the guy at Alabama makes so stupid money; he knows his stuff, but they say he develops a GREAT relationship with every athlete he works with.

I don't care if our guy isn't the best in the country, if he's good at his job, we will know it.

Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:26 pm

SlowPoke wrote:Is Dennison the strength coach of the football program or for all Cowboy athletic program (basketball, wrestling, soccer, Title IX programs?

On the staff directory, he's listed under Sports Performance staff and not under football staff. There is also a Director of Sports Performance for the Olympic sports.

Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:30 am

SlowPoke wrote:Is Dennison the strength coach of the football program or for all Cowboy athletic program (basketball, wrestling, soccer, Title IX programs?

Dennison will oversee all UW strength and condition staff for each sport and he personally will run the strength program for the football team.

Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:04 am

Don't remember where I saw/read it, but heard Wacha is 235. Also heard Wingard is in the 205-210 range.

Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:10 am

onePokeovertheline wrote:Don't remember where I saw/read it, but heard Wacha is 235. Also heard Wingard is in the 205-210 range.

Linebackers actually having linebacker size would be nice.

Thu Apr 14, 2016 3:24 pm

Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:55 pm

Nice video, seems like a great coach. Level headed, knowledgable, and young enough to relate and push the team.

Thu Apr 14, 2016 9:52 pm

I think I like this guy

Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:34 am

My son was around Coach Dennison while in the youth program (Union HS) and says he is the real deal. Expect to see a program similar to OU in many facets. Once the training table is complete at the HAPC, the final piece (nutrition) will be in place.

Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:49 am

oumatt wrote:My son was around Coach Dennison while in the youth program (Union HS) and says he is the real deal. Expect to see a program similar to OU in many facets. Once the training table is complete at the HAPC, the final piece (nutrition) will be in place.

oumatt are you in/from Oklahoma? I'm in OKC.

Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:03 pm

Yes, I'm in Owasso currently.

Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:48 pm

oumatt wrote:Yes, I'm in Owasso currently.

Near the two super powers in high school football....Jenks (Trojans) and Tulsa Union (Redskins). For those who don't know...both schools have won EVERY 6A state title in football since 1996. About half those state title games were played against each other!!!!!!

Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:14 pm

Wyokie wrote:
oumatt wrote:Yes, I'm in Owasso currently.
Near the two super powers in high school football....Jenks (Trojans) and Tulsa Union (Redskins). For those who don't know...both schools have won EVERY 6A state title in football since 1996. About half those state title games were played against each other!!!!!!

And if it's anything like the past few years the state game is already sold out!
(My family is in the Tulsa area too)

Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:19 pm

wyokoke wrote:
Wyokie wrote:
oumatt wrote:Yes, I'm in Owasso currently.
Near the two super powers in high school football....Jenks (Trojans) and Tulsa Union (Redskins). For those who don't know...both schools have won EVERY 6A state title in football since 1996. About half those state title games were played against each other!!!!!!
And if it's anything like the past few years the state game is already sold out!
(My family is in the Tulsa area too)

Figures! I honestly think Wyoming will play in the current "BCS" National Title game before SOMEBODY ELSE in the 6A wins the damned title!!!!

Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:14 pm

Wyokie wrote:
wyokoke wrote:
Wyokie wrote:
oumatt wrote:Yes, I'm in Owasso currently.
Near the two super powers in high school football....Jenks (Trojans) and Tulsa Union (Redskins). For those who don't know...both schools have won EVERY 6A state title in football since 1996. About half those state title games were played against each other!!!!!!
And if it's anything like the past few years the state game is already sold out!
(My family is in the Tulsa area too)
Figures! I honestly think Wyoming will play in the current "BCS" National Title game before SOMEBODY ELSE in the 6A wins the damned title!!!!

Well didn't they split it to 6A and 6B or some such thing because of that?

Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:42 pm

wyokoke wrote:
Wyokie wrote:
wyokoke wrote:
Wyokie wrote:
oumatt wrote:Yes, I'm in Owasso currently.
Near the two super powers in high school football....Jenks (Trojans) and Tulsa Union (Redskins). For those who don't know...both schools have won EVERY 6A state title in football since 1996. About half those state title games were played against each other!!!!!!
And if it's anything like the past few years the state game is already sold out!
(My family is in the Tulsa area too)
Figures! I honestly think Wyoming will play in the current "BCS" National Title game before SOMEBODY ELSE in the 6A wins the damned title!!!!
Well didn't they split it to 6A and 6B or some such thing because of that?

Yeah and the official names is 6A Division I and 6A Division II. But those two still keep winning the Division I titles.