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[ragtimejoe1]

All things aside, football is back! For the players, I hope this is a bounce back season! It starts with W today.

 

[TheRealUW]

It's about time.

We finally find out tonight what Sawvel and the Pokes are made of. Can't hide behind words anymore. Sawvel's career is on the line in this game and season. He either figures it out now, or he likely doesn't get another chance.

 

[LawPoke]

It's about time.

We finally find out tonight what Sawvel and the Pokes are made of. Can't hide behind words anymore. Sawvel's career is on the line in this game and season. He either figures it out now, or he likely doesn't get another chance.

I wish that this was true. Considering his buyout, contract, and the disposition of our AD, I'm not so sure.

 

[TheRealUW]

I wish that this was true. Considering his buyout, contract, and the disposition of our AD, I'm not so sure.

Should have been more clear. He might get another year at UW, but unless he were to somehow win the national championship next year, it won't change his career course. If he fails this year, whenever UW decides to can him, there won't be many other college football opportunities for him.

 

[bladerunnr]

I was listening to the Cody Tucker podcast yesterday. He is of the opinion that this team is going to be much better than last year. If you listen to Kevin McKinney and Ryan Thorburn, this offense is going to be the second coming of the greatest show on turf.
I've also been listening to other sources that are not so local. I've never heard 2 more disparate views on a football team. The line on this game (on bet 365) has gone from 7.5 to 5.5. The national view of Wyoming is this is a program in decline. The talent on this team is the worst in the MWC except for New Mexico.
I don't think one game determines a season. But it will be fascinating to see how we look against a weak member of a weak conference.

 

[Bear Claw]

Yes. This first game may very well set the tone for the rest of the season. I think the Cowboys will win. I will not be surprised if it’s a very close game. GO POKES!!!!

 

[Poke in New England]

Unfortunately cannot get the ASU game last year out of my head. Nothing to do with the talent gap but more that it looked like we simply were not ready. Only reason we win is that it's Akron.

Pokes 27-24

 

[rocket city poke]

I wish that this was true. Considering his buyout, contract, and the disposition of our AD, I'm not so sure.

Exactly, if he wins ANY games this year he will be back. UW isn't in any position to pay the buyout. They could have structured the contract so much differently to put pressure on him in year one and two, but UW / Burman don't think like that.