In case you young guys we're wondering, this IS Cowboy Tough football.

[Cowboy Junky]

Did anyone else notice that we played a different pass defense last night than we have played all season so far? It sure looked like it to me - this looked like the pass defense we played last year giving the receivers a 10 yard cushion instead of playing the receivers tight like we had been.

Yeah, I think that has more to do with us jumping out to a lead and trying to dominate the game with our rushing offense. We looked like we were content to force Nevada to drive the ball down the field on us. We we're trying to eliminate the big plays and make them go the long, hard way to score.

Stanard seemed like he was perfectly content to play conservatively on defense to allow our rushing offense to beat Nevada down and get the win.

It worked. It just doesn't make the defense look great. We give up tons of yardage when we play that way.

 

[Wyokie]

This program is still a work in progress. Everyone can see that. Defensively: Bigger, stronger, faster, more depth, more experience needed. Lack of pressure upfront without Appleby and Granderson last night hurt.

The great news is this is a 180 from last year and the Pokes are playing a very meaningful game next week. By Year-Five, Bohl and the Boyz could/should be at a point to start wiping the smirk off Boise's face. Still hoping for a lights-out upset this week. Students need to bring intense energy early for the players and other fans to feed on.

If Wyo wins this week, that smirk will be wiped off.

Plus, I could drive a buddy of mine completely insane! :winky:

 

[Wyo2dal]

Did anyone else notice that we played a different pass defense last night than we have played all season so far? It sure looked like it to me - this looked like the pass defense we played last year giving the receivers a 10 yard cushion instead of playing the receivers tight like we had been.

Yeah, I think that has more to do with us jumping out to a lead and trying to dominate the game with our rushing offense. We looked like we were content to force Nevada to drive the ball down the field on us. We we're trying to eliminate the big plays and make them go the long, hard way to score.

Stanard seemed like he was perfectly content to play conservatively on defense to allow our rushing offense to beat Nevada down and get the win.

It worked. It just doesn't make the defense look great. We give up tons of yardage when we play that way.

Seems to me like he coaches not to lose instead of coaching to win anytime we're In the 4th quarter.

If he coaches that way against BSU we'll all be blaming the loss on him. He has to nail the coffin shut and keep the hammer down the entire game the second he lets up we lose focus and momentum.


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[WYCowboy]

This program is still a work in progress. Everyone can see that. Defensively: Bigger, stronger, faster, more depth, more experience needed. Lack of pressure upfront without Appleby and Granderson last night hurt.

The great news is this is a 180 from last year and the Pokes are playing a very meaningful game next week. By Year-Five, Bohl and the Boyz could/should be at a point to start wiping the smirk off Boise's face. Still hoping for a lights-out upset this week. Students need to bring intense energy early for the players and other fans to feed on.

If Wyo wins this week, that smirk will be wiped off.

Plus, I could drive a buddy of mine completely insane! :winky:

That would be worth the price of admission.

 

[Cowboy Junky]

Did anyone else notice that we played a different pass defense last night than we have played all season so far? It sure looked like it to me - this looked like the pass defense we played last year giving the receivers a 10 yard cushion instead of playing the receivers tight like we had been.

Yeah, I think that has more to do with us jumping out to a lead and trying to dominate the game with our rushing offense. We looked like we were content to force Nevada to drive the ball down the field on us. We we're trying to eliminate the big plays and make them go the long, hard way to score.

Stanard seemed like he was perfectly content to play conservatively on defense to allow our rushing offense to beat Nevada down and get the win.

It worked. It just doesn't make the defense look great. We give up tons of yardage when we play that way.

Seems to me like he coaches not to lose instead of coaching to win anytime we're In the 4th quarter.

If he coaches that way against BSU we'll all be blaming the loss on him. He has to nail the coffin shut and keep the hammer down the entire game the second he lets up we lose focus and momentum.


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It's worked this year. It's taken a team with 2 losses, that has little depth at most positions, and put us in position to be bowl eligible in the 8th game of the year.

It didn't work against EMU. They came back and beat us.

It did work against UNI, CSU, AFA, UC Davis, and Nevada. We won all five of those games playing conservatively in the second half.

So far, the style has us sitting at 5-2.

 

[WestWYOPoke]

This thread in a nutshell:

Poster A: This team has achieved an abstract concept that is unquantifiable by any known means of measurement.

Poster B: Are you crazy, this team is nowhere near achieving that immesaurable abstract conept.

Posters C-Z: I think we're shades of gray on our way to that abstract concept... :lol: :lol:

 

[Wyo2dal]

Did anyone else notice that we played a different pass defense last night than we have played all season so far? It sure looked like it to me - this looked like the pass defense we played last year giving the receivers a 10 yard cushion instead of playing the receivers tight like we had been.

Yeah, I think that has more to do with us jumping out to a lead and trying to dominate the game with our rushing offense. We looked like we were content to force Nevada to drive the ball down the field on us. We we're trying to eliminate the big plays and make them go the long, hard way to score.

Stanard seemed like he was perfectly content to play conservatively on defense to allow our rushing offense to beat Nevada down and get the win.

It worked. It just doesn't make the defense look great. We give up tons of yardage when we play that way.

Seems to me like he coaches not to lose instead of coaching to win anytime we're In the 4th quarter.

If he coaches that way against BSU we'll all be blaming the loss on him. He has to nail the coffin shut and keep the hammer down the entire game the second he lets up we lose focus and momentum.


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It's worked this year. It's taken a team with 2 losses, that has little depth at most positions, and put us in position to be bowl eligible in the 8th game of the year.

It didn't work against EMU. They came back and beat us.

It did work against UNI, CSU, AFA, UC Davis, and Nevada. We won all five of those games playing conservatively in the second half.

So far, the style has us sitting at 5-2.

None of those teams are nationally ranked, have put up video game numbers in previous games and have taken us to the woodshed every time they play us.


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[Cowboy Junky]

Did anyone else notice that we played a different pass defense last night than we have played all season so far? It sure looked like it to me - this looked like the pass defense we played last year giving the receivers a 10 yard cushion instead of playing the receivers tight like we had been.

Yeah, I think that has more to do with us jumping out to a lead and trying to dominate the game with our rushing offense. We looked like we were content to force Nevada to drive the ball down the field on us. We we're trying to eliminate the big plays and make them go the long, hard way to score.

Stanard seemed like he was perfectly content to play conservatively on defense to allow our rushing offense to beat Nevada down and get the win.

It worked. It just doesn't make the defense look great. We give up tons of yardage when we play that way.

Seems to me like he coaches not to lose instead of coaching to win anytime we're In the 4th quarter.

If he coaches that way against BSU we'll all be blaming the loss on him. He has to nail the coffin shut and keep the hammer down the entire game the second he lets up we lose focus and momentum.


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It's worked this year. It's taken a team with 2 losses, that has little depth at most positions, and put us in position to be bowl eligible in the 8th game of the year.

It didn't work against EMU. They came back and beat us.

It did work against UNI, CSU, AFA, UC Davis, and Nevada. We won all five of those games playing conservatively in the second half.

So far, the style has us sitting at 5-2.

None of those teams are nationally ranked, have put up video game numbers in previous games and have taken us to the woodshed every time they play us.


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I don't disagree with you about Boise, just the implication that the conservative play calling hasn't worked. It has worked enough for us to have three more wins than last year with 5 games remaining.

I think Vigen is finding his legs. In fact, I think he's doing an outstanding job calling plays. The naked boot and the reverse pass worked to perfection and those were aggressive play calls.

Stanard didn't have to be aggressive with his play calling last night because Nevada couldn't stop us from jamming the ball down their throats. He went conservative after Chase went down and after we we're up by 15 points.

I don't think we'll have that luxury vs. Boise. If we get up on them by two touchdowns in the second half, we will need to remain aggressive or they'll beat us.

It has worked the majority of this season though.

 

[ItSucksToBeACSURam]

Anyone hear how Appleby is?

 

[Wyokie]

This program is still a work in progress. Everyone can see that. Defensively: Bigger, stronger, faster, more depth, more experience needed. Lack of pressure upfront without Appleby and Granderson last night hurt.

The great news is this is a 180 from last year and the Pokes are playing a very meaningful game next week. By Year-Five, Bohl and the Boyz could/should be at a point to start wiping the smirk off Boise's face. Still hoping for a lights-out upset this week. Students need to bring intense energy early for the players and other fans to feed on.

If Wyo wins this week, that smirk will be wiped off.

Plus, I could drive a buddy of mine completely insane! :winky:

That would be worth the price of admission.

I've had lots of practice with other people over the years. :winky:

 

[Wyo2dal]

Did anyone else notice that we played a different pass defense last night than we have played all season so far? It sure looked like it to me - this looked like the pass defense we played last year giving the receivers a 10 yard cushion instead of playing the receivers tight like we had been.

Yeah, I think that has more to do with us jumping out to a lead and trying to dominate the game with our rushing offense. We looked like we were content to force Nevada to drive the ball down the field on us. We we're trying to eliminate the big plays and make them go the long, hard way to score.

Stanard seemed like he was perfectly content to play conservatively on defense to allow our rushing offense to beat Nevada down and get the win.

It worked. It just doesn't make the defense look great. We give up tons of yardage when we play that way.

Seems to me like he coaches not to lose instead of coaching to win anytime we're In the 4th quarter.

If he coaches that way against BSU we'll all be blaming the loss on him. He has to nail the coffin shut and keep the hammer down the entire game the second he lets up we lose focus and momentum.


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It's worked this year. It's taken a team with 2 losses, that has little depth at most positions, and put us in position to be bowl eligible in the 8th game of the year.

It didn't work against EMU. They came back and beat us.

It did work against UNI, CSU, AFA, UC Davis, and Nevada. We won all five of those games playing conservatively in the second half.

So far, the style has us sitting at 5-2.

None of those teams are nationally ranked, have put up video game numbers in previous games and have taken us to the woodshed every time they play us.


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I don't disagree with you about Boise, just the implication that the conservative play calling hasn't worked. It has worked enough for us to have three more wins than last year with 5 games remaining.

I think Vigen is finding his legs. In fact, I think he's doing an outstanding job calling plays. The naked boot and the reverse pass worked to perfection and those were aggressive play calls.

Stanard didn't have to be aggressive with his play calling last night because Nevada couldn't stop us from jamming the ball down their throats. He went conservative after Chase went down and after we we're up by 15 points.

I don't think we'll have that luxury vs. Boise. If we get up on them by two touchdowns in the second half, we will need to remain aggressive or they'll beat us.

It has worked the majority of this season though.

I made no implication that the conservative play calling hasn't worked. I said it won't work against BSU and I really hope the coaches are aware of how detrimental that conservative style needs to go out the window next week.


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[Asmodeanreborn]

Anyone hear how Appleby is?

He said it was just precautionary and that he'll play Saturday.

 

[ItSucksToBeACSURam]

Anyone hear how Appleby is?

He said it was just precautionary and that he'll play Saturday.

That's fantastic news!

 

[Asmodeanreborn]

Anyone hear how Appleby is?

He said it was just precautionary and that he'll play Saturday.

That's fantastic news!

Indeed it is - we might actually have a tiny semblance of a pass rush, at least. I'm also hopeful our defense kept it vanilla because they don't want to show too much. Please.

 

[kdwrightuwyo]

Anyone hear how Appleby is?

I tweeted him earlier today and this was his response:

"@kdwright5407 I feel great just being cautious last night! Can't wait until Saturday"

He's a great guy and I'm proud to be a fan of his. I got his camo jersey # a few years back and have been following him pretty close since. Every player deserves a fan!

 

[JimmyDimes]

Anyone hear how Appleby is?

I tweeted him earlier today and this was his response:

"@kdwright5407 I feel great just being cautious last night! Can't wait until Saturday"

He's a great guy and I'm proud to be a fan of his. I got his camo jersey # a few years back and have been following him pretty close since. Every player deserves a fan!

Good news....we need him!!!

 

[CowboyNV]

Maybe it was the scheme, or just a bit of the bye week blues, but I thought the defense looked a little flat last night. Wingard missing tackles he normally makes, 3 fumbles recovered by Butler (1 dropped snap, 1 bad exchange, and 1 when he was going into the endzone), people out of position - at times looking lost. Our corners playing as soft as I've seen this year, and a pass rush that looked weaker as the game wore on. I know Granderson is a huge loss, and having Chase go out caused more problems, but the D just did not seem as "inspired" as they were against AF or CSU - especially the defensive backfield. I hope Stanard can get them in the right frame of mind and they play with the reckless abandon that they did against the two Colorado schools. If they don't, it could be a long night against BSU. :twocents:

 

[Wyovanian]

Maybe it was the scheme, or just a bit of the bye week blues, but I thought the defense looked a little flat last night. Wingard missing tackles he normally makes, 3 fumbles recovered by Butler (1 dropped snap, 1 bad exchange, and 1 when he was going into the endzone), people out of position - at times looking lost. Our corners playing as soft as I've seen this year, and a pass rush that looked weaker as the game wore on. I know Granderson is a huge loss, and having Chase go out caused more problems, but the D just did not seem as "inspired" as they were against AF or CSU - especially the defensive backfield. I hope Stanard can get them in the right frame of mind and they play with the reckless abandon that they did against the two Colorado schools. If they don't, it could be a long night against BSU. :twocents:

Bingo.

I think some hard work this week and Appleby back will help us on the line. We need someone to step up and fill the disruptor role in the offensive background that was Granderson's bread and butter...

 

[ItSucksToBeACSURam]

Anyone hear how Appleby is?

I tweeted him earlier today and this was his response:

"@kdwright5407 I feel great just being cautious last night! Can't wait until Saturday"

He's a great guy and I'm proud to be a fan of his. I got his camo jersey # a few years back and have been following him pretty close since. Every player deserves a fan!

Thanks for sharing this! We're gonna need him going forward. Stoked he's ok

 

[stymeman]

Over the past 3 true games, I have seen a total transformation with this UW team, since that debacle against Eastern Michigan, where I was calling for CB's head, I won't deny it. Something has truly changed and I am truly glad to see us destroy CSU, man handle AFA and this past trip to Reno this past weekend. Cowboy Tough is truly something I'm starting to get behind and see that with the right decisions things can happen here. This week will NOT be easy but after making that trek to Reno, I was 3 rows from the front on our side and I watched CB, there's great communication between the coaching staff right now and it shows. Besides the 12.5 hour drive home last night from Reno, this is turning into a fun season, keep up the awesome work Pokes