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by American Horse
Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

Go Pokes! Cowboys got some terrible draws for 1st round but no excuses, it's time to perform. I said earlier I thought all wrestlers would be capable of winning a couple of matches but bringing home any AAs would be a long shot. I hope I was right on the first part and wrong on the second. Time will...
by American Horse
Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:52 am
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

Pretty confusing for sure but 5 Pokes are in. I agree with LanderPoke, Andy should be in but Colgan is probably a long shot. I guess we will know tomorrow. It looks like this group is more of a good dual-type team ( good throughout but no "elite" type wrestlers.). I think all are capable o...
by American Horse
Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

Sorry, I screwed up. WY actually has 5 qualifiers. That's better, I'm not quite so depressed but still don't think it was a great tournament for the Pokes. Anything less than a WWC title is a disappointment, I think. Team certainly had the firepower to win it, but didn't wrestle particularly well i...
by American Horse
Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

Sorry, I screwed up. WY actually has 5 qualifiers. That's better, I'm not quite so depressed but still don't think it was a great tournament for the Pokes.
by American Horse
Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

Extremely disappointing tourney to say the least. Only 3 guaranteed at the NCAAs, and all of them long shots to be AA. That would be two years in a row without any AAs after several years of placers, some years multiple AAs. Extremely disappointing.
by American Horse
Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?
Replies: 37
Views: 10660

Re: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?

Thanks, Yooper. Good info. This makes me feel that this might actually happen.
by American Horse
Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?
Replies: 37
Views: 10660

Re: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?

Sorry guys, don't meen to monopolize this post but had to add one more thing. When security escorted these two ladies out, they got a HUGE standing ovation! Maybe that's why I love this sport. When the wives/sisters/girlfriends are tougher than most guys, it does the heart of an old Warhorse like my...
by American Horse
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?
Replies: 37
Views: 10660

Re: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?

Just a side note here to some of you fellow posters. I have been to several NCAA tournaments but must say Omaha has a special place in my heart. About 3 rows in front of me and just a little to my left, two young (college age) ladies started arguing. Not sure if they were wives/sisters/girlfriends o...
by American Horse
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:06 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?
Replies: 37
Views: 10660

Re: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?

Seems we are all pretty much in agreement this would be a good move for UW? My question is, is there any substance to this rumour? I remember hearing this same thing as long as 3 years ago. Is there anyone out there "in the know that can enlighten us? Are there currently talks going on or are t...
by American Horse
Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?
Replies: 37
Views: 10660

Re: WWC wrestling merge into the Big 12 ?

Newyooper. Excellent post and great explanation. I know there has been some discussion about WY joining the Big Xii for several years but never knew how serious it became. I also was not aware of a total merger of the two conferences but I think that would be even better. As has been pointed out, tw...
by American Horse
Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: BSU @ UW in Rock Springs
Replies: 17
Views: 5136

Re: BSU @ UW in Rock Springs

I fully understand basketball has a larger fan base than wrestling. The point I was trying to make was that wrestling is the one sport at UW that is consistently highly ranked and turns out AAs. It seems to me more people should be bragging about that and celebrating it, even if you aren't a wrestli...
by American Horse
Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: BSU @ UW in Rock Springs
Replies: 17
Views: 5136

Re: BSU @ UW in Rock Springs

Great job by the Pokes. Had a great comeback to beat Oregon State and then this ass kicking. I agree this team and program are vastly under appreciated. While I support all WY athletics, it's hard for me to understand how some ppl. stress for weeks about whether Nance has a hangnail, but can't name ...
by American Horse
Fri Jan 02, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

Keep it rolling Pokes! A top-10 finish in this tournament would be huge. Great improvement from early season. We have also suffered some close losses to some higher ranked wrestlers. If the improvement can continue, those may turn around to "Ws" in 4-6wks.
by American Horse
Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

Great job Pokes! It's been said before but I'll say it again, wrestling is the most successful sport UW has right now. It will be fun to see how things go at the Scuffle but nice to go into it with a little momentum. It appears we may not have the individuals that have a real legitimate shot at a NC...
by American Horse
Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: Wrestlers take on the Zoomies
Replies: 7
Views: 2825

Re: Wrestlers take on the Zoomies

This really looks like it was an ass kicking. AF is not great but aren't bad either. I had faith Branch would right the ship after those early losses. Let's hope the progress continues. By any measurable means, wrestling is the flagship sport at UW at this time. I agree a move to the Big 12 would be...
by American Horse
Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:46 am
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 11/29 Wrestling
Replies: 2
Views: 1891

Re: 11/29 Wrestling

Great weekend for the Pokes! There were some naysayers out about where this program was after those two early losses but this should shut them up. Good wins for Cox but he will have to crank it up a little more in order to earn AA again. The team will need to keep improving, not an elite team yet, b...
by American Horse
Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: WY vs. Minnesota
Replies: 12
Views: 4234

Re: WY vs. Minnesota

Couldn't be there but watched on computer. Pokes got handled but that was somewhat expected. I loved how Coach Branch called it like it is and pulled no punches in his interview after the dual. There were some bright spots and this team will rebound, it's a long way until the NCAAs. Nice to see a #1...
by American Horse
Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

I posted about this guy earlier making a verbal commit. He will be looking for a fourth state title this season. He is also a very good student and should fit in nicely at UW. It's also nice to steal one right out of UNLs backyard!
by American Horse
Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: WY vs. Minnesota
Replies: 12
Views: 4234

WY vs. Minnesota

Poke wrestlers in action Saturday against #1/2 Minnesota. This is the second dual of the year for the Cowboys, both against top 10 teams. This looks to be a real tough one for the Pokes to win but I am sure they will bloody some noses and compete. Get out and support these guys and program (the most...
by American Horse
Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: Wyoming Basketball, Wrestling, etc
Topic: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling
Replies: 205
Views: 58470

Re: 2014-2015 Poke Wrestling

Sounds like the Pokes had a better day Sat. then they did Friday night. NU is tough but I was hoping for a win in this dual. If the boys can stay healthy, I look for constant improvement from this team. There is a good mix of young and veterans. With this years schedule, their dual record may not be...