I'm seeing a lot of fans who were spoiled

[fromolwyoming]

There is one team that won't be affected by the elevation, and that's Air Force. The difference in elevation is that of a tall building. Yeah, the sheep, USU, and others are at elevation, but they're about 3000 feet lower than us.

 

[Cowduck]

All I'll say is get ready for time of possession to be a key talking point with the Cowboys. Bohl is well known for milking the clock. His philosophy is very similar to Bill Snyder's and opposite of Chip Kelly's.

I call that playing not to lose. But it has worked for him in FCS.....we will see how that pans out in the MWC. I understand where you are coming from and I can see it as a key point for him as well.....but it drives me crazy.

It's worked for Stanford. I should know, I'm an Oregon fan. But they stand out like a sore thumb stylistically in the PAC 12 and they do alright.

 

[cowboyz]

remember wyonation, bohl & staff don't need a stud QB to be successful. they ONLY need a QB that doesn't throw interceptions......thus keeping ball control, time of possession offense combined with a kick ass defense.

got it? relax, Wyoming will be fine!

This exactly. Our QB doesn't need to be "the man" as long as he's not the goat.

Ball control and time of possesion is very important if that's the style you are playing or if it's what the game you are in dictates. Look at KC vs Indy last week. KC takes a 28 point lead in the 2nd half and comes out throwing the ball, thus giving the ball back to Indy time and time again, until Indy finally won the game. A couple long drives that only resulted in a FG or even no score, and KC wins the game!

We are in much better hands, have so many starting players returning, I'm running with this honeymoon until the end of the year. Who wins more games next year, Wyoming or Utah?

 

[yopaulie]

All, if you want to fully see Bohl's system and belief in time of possession, watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMvobbZlGCI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It is about stamina, consistency, perseverance, and wearing down opposition as the game progresses. This was in 100 degree weather. Final drive 18 plays, almost 9 minutes. Just look at how exhausted KState was at the end of the drive. This was no fluke against a BCS team...it was a result of conditioning, preparation, good defense, and mistake free football. Favorite play at 6:45.

 

[Cowboy Junky]

I've always wondered why we don't pound people at altitude. Time of possession might not matter to DC, but when you play at 7220 it should. Physical smash mouth football at altitude, if executed correctly, is a damn brutal way to play football. In addition, it's a style that should match up well with the teams we've been struggling to beat: Fresno, SDSU, Boise...Get those guys at 7220 and pound them into submission. How many California boys are going to want to come to Laramie in November when they know they're going to get smashed in the mouth and gassed for 60 minutes?

 

[OrediggerPoke]

We won a game in Knoxville with Chris Stutzreim!


I do agree that ball control, mistake free football with a solid defense can be a winning recipe without a great QB.

 

[alyssa]

Diamonds in the "ruff". :lol:
I know a couple of teams who have a lot of diamonds in the rough and they are so shitty.

 

[lakesbison]

All, if you want to fully see Bohl's system and belief in time of possession, watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMvobbZlGCI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It is about stamina, consistency, perseverance, and wearing down opposition as the game progresses. This was in 100 degree weather. Final drive 18 plays, almost 9 minutes. Just look at how exhausted KState was at the end of the drive. This was no fluke against a BCS team...it was a result of conditioning, preparation, good defense, and mistake free football. Favorite play at 6:45.

Ahh yea "THE DRIVE" @ K STATE. amazing