http://bleacherreport.com/articles/411279-climbing-the-ranks-10-programs-to-keep-an-eye-on#page/5
Wyoming
In attempt to keep up to the rest of the improving Mountain West Conference, Wyoming hired former Missouri offensive coordinator Dave Christensen after the 2008 season.
He brought his spread offense to Wyoming, jumpstarting the Cowboys' offense and helping them increase their scoring average by eight points. More importantly, he improved Wyoming's conference record from 1-7 to 4-4, which helped them reach the New Mexico Bowl.
The hiring of Christensen was perhaps the best pickup imaginable for Wyoming.
In the Spring of 2008, Rivals.com ranked him as best assistant coach in the country, based on his installation of Missouri's prolific no-huddle offense and his grooming of quarterback Chase Daniel.
Having been around big-time teams and big-time athletes for almost 20 years, Christensen has a feel for what it takes to be an elite program. His confidence is also evident. For the second year in a row, his Cowboys are scheduled to play Texas.
The fact that this coach has enough faith in his players to schedule games like this is a refreshing quality. It's also a sign of things to come for this program.
Wyoming
In attempt to keep up to the rest of the improving Mountain West Conference, Wyoming hired former Missouri offensive coordinator Dave Christensen after the 2008 season.
He brought his spread offense to Wyoming, jumpstarting the Cowboys' offense and helping them increase their scoring average by eight points. More importantly, he improved Wyoming's conference record from 1-7 to 4-4, which helped them reach the New Mexico Bowl.
The hiring of Christensen was perhaps the best pickup imaginable for Wyoming.
In the Spring of 2008, Rivals.com ranked him as best assistant coach in the country, based on his installation of Missouri's prolific no-huddle offense and his grooming of quarterback Chase Daniel.
Having been around big-time teams and big-time athletes for almost 20 years, Christensen has a feel for what it takes to be an elite program. His confidence is also evident. For the second year in a row, his Cowboys are scheduled to play Texas.
The fact that this coach has enough faith in his players to schedule games like this is a refreshing quality. It's also a sign of things to come for this program.
