Wyoming opens +4.5 vs. USU

[LanderPoke]

What kind of wager do you want to put up on Hill getting 140 and 6 ypc. That's too funny. Monte Ball came the closest the last 3 years with 139 but it took him 40 carries to get there. I think Wyoming wins this but no Freshman is putting up 140 yards on 20 carries. I watched the Fresno runs. There were gaping holes, there were tons of missed tackles, there were LBs going the wrong way, there was safeties getting outrun. None of those things are available this week for Wyoming. Instead you'll be looking at a whole lotta Vigil in the backfield and a D-Line that ties everything up.

Wyoming grinds this one out by challenging our field corner and nickel backs, creating some turnovers, great placekicking, and no fumbles or INTs, and with a dominating D-Line. I think you guys will win, but run on us? Get real.

I really hope we run it down your throats so you all shut the h up about your awesome defense.

 

[hickaggie]

What kind of wager do you want to put up on Hill getting 140 and 6 ypc. That's too funny. Monte Ball came the closest the last 3 years with 139 but it took him 40 carries to get there. I think Wyoming wins this but no Freshman is putting up 140 yards on 20 carries. I watched the Fresno runs. There were gaping holes, there were tons of missed tackles, there were LBs going the wrong way, there was safeties getting outrun. None of those things are available this week for Wyoming. Instead you'll be looking at a whole lotta Vigil in the backfield and a D-Line that ties everything up.

Wyoming grinds this one out by challenging our field corner and nickel backs, creating some turnovers, great placekicking, and no fumbles or INTs, and with a dominating D-Line. I think you guys will win, but run on us? Get real.

I really hope we run it down your throats so you all shut the h up about your awesome defense.

OK, point taken. They're gonna suck give up 40 and 300 yards rushing. Isn't it enough I think the Pokes win a grinder. :roll: Seriously though I'll eat crow all day and then some if anyone beats us running the ball and more power to the Pokes if they do. I want you guys to be good.

 

[laxwyo]

I thinks absurd to make any definitive statement about any team and any game. Hill could have 12 carries for 20 yards or 160. I think it would be wise and hit them hard with passes early. Then, when they get aggressive, soften them up more with screens before gashing them with the run

 

[LanderPoke]

What kind of wager do you want to put up on Hill getting 140 and 6 ypc. That's too funny. Monte Ball came the closest the last 3 years with 139 but it took him 40 carries to get there. I think Wyoming wins this but no Freshman is putting up 140 yards on 20 carries. I watched the Fresno runs. There were gaping holes, there were tons of missed tackles, there were LBs going the wrong way, there was safeties getting outrun. None of those things are available this week for Wyoming. Instead you'll be looking at a whole lotta Vigil in the backfield and a D-Line that ties everything up.

Wyoming grinds this one out by challenging our field corner and nickel backs, creating some turnovers, great placekicking, and no fumbles or INTs, and with a dominating D-Line. I think you guys will win, but run on us? Get real.

I really hope we run it down your throats so you all shut the h up about your awesome defense.

OK, point taken. They're gonna suck give up 40 and 300 yards rushing. Isn't it enough I think the Pokes win a grinder. :roll: Seriously though I'll eat crow all day and then some if anyone beats us running the ball and more power to the Pokes if they do. I want you guys to be good.

Well, thanks I want us to be good, too. But when you say that we are going to win a grinder and not run the ball well, it just does not add up. If we are going to win this game at all it's going to be by having a slight amount of success passing to open up the run and then running the ball well and controlling the clock. So I don't believe you when you say we are going to win. All of your saying WYO is going to win is just cover up for your bragging about your defense! it's cool, though. Let the best team win, but if WYO does win it's going to be because we have success running the ball. GO WYO!

 

[JimmyDimes]

Underrated right now? :lol:

We barely beat FCS Montana
We barely beat a bad Air Force team early in the year (they are better now)
We got a gift from God to beat FAU
We got torched by Top 25 teams
Lost to a mediocre-bad Hawaii team
Lost to a SJSU team barely (but stats show we got mauled)
Punched in the face in the Border War
First game I got a glimpse of optimism was Fresno State

Over the past 5 quarters Wyoming has racked up 66 points. That is a good sign IMO, but doesn't mean much unless the trend continues.

When a team wins a team wins....unless some higher power made the plays for us. And, we've given plenty gifts too. Like a missed FG to win it against SJSU. And I'd like to add AFA is usually stronger early in the season and get worse as the smaller AFA lineman get worked as the year progresses.

This is Coach Bohl's first year and there were some growing pains. But, I think we are starting to see signs of what he is capable of. Does that mean we beat USU? No. But it does mean we can win and are currently playing better now than earlier in the year.

 

[calpoke25]

What kind of wager do you want to put up on Hill getting 140 and 6 ypc. That's too funny. Monte Ball came the closest the last 3 years with 139 but it took him 40 carries to get there. I think Wyoming wins this but no Freshman is putting up 140 yards on 20 carries. I watched the Fresno runs. There were gaping holes, there were tons of missed tackles, there were LBs going the wrong way, there was safeties getting outrun. None of those things are available this week for Wyoming. Instead you'll be looking at a whole lotta Vigil in the backfield and a D-Line that ties everything up.

Wyoming grinds this one out by challenging our field corner and nickel backs, creating some turnovers, great placekicking, and no fumbles or INTs, and with a dominating D-Line. I think you guys will win, but run on us? Get real.

I'm not falling for your reverse jinx FYI.

If Utah St defense is stuffing the run and living in our backfield, how is Wyoming possibly going to grind out a win? You guys got this.

 

[Asmodeanreborn]

What kind of wager do you want to put up on Hill getting 140 and 6 ypc. That's too funny. Monte Ball came the closest the last 3 years with 139 but it took him 40 carries to get there. I think Wyoming wins this but no Freshman is putting up 140 yards on 20 carries. I watched the Fresno runs. There were gaping holes, there were tons of missed tackles, there were LBs going the wrong way, there was safeties getting outrun. None of those things are available this week for Wyoming. Instead you'll be looking at a whole lotta Vigil in the backfield and a D-Line that ties everything up.

Wyoming grinds this one out by challenging our field corner and nickel backs, creating some turnovers, great placekicking, and no fumbles or INTs, and with a dominating D-Line. I think you guys will win, but run on us? Get real.

I'm not falling for your reverse jinx FYI.

If Utah St defense is stuffing the run and living in our backfield, how is Wyoming possibly going to grind out a win? You guys got this.

No way Wyoming gets even 100 yards rushing, let alone 200, 300, or 400.

 

[NowherePoke]

What kind of wager do you want to put up on Hill getting 140 and 6 ypc. That's too funny. Monte Ball came the closest the last 3 years with 139 but it took him 40 carries to get there. I think Wyoming wins this but no Freshman is putting up 140 yards on 20 carries. I watched the Fresno runs. There were gaping holes, there were tons of missed tackles, there were LBs going the wrong way, there was safeties getting outrun. None of those things are available this week for Wyoming. Instead you'll be looking at a whole lotta Vigil in the backfield and a D-Line that ties everything up.

Wyoming grinds this one out by challenging our field corner and nickel backs, creating some turnovers, great placekicking, and no fumbles or INTs, and with a dominating D-Line. I think you guys will win, but run on us? Get real.

I'm not falling for your reverse jinx FYI.

If Utah St defense is stuffing the run and living in our backfield, how is Wyoming possibly going to grind out a win? You guys got this.

Yeah, this is a bad matchup for Wyoming as I noted previously.

Pokes need USU's young QB to have a game like Grant Hedrick did against AFA with multiple turnovers. Could happen though.

 

[McPeachy]

What kind of wager do you want to put up on Hill getting 140 and 6 ypc. That's too funny. Monte Ball came the closest the last 3 years with 139 but it took him 40 carries to get there. I think Wyoming wins this but no Freshman is putting up 140 yards on 20 carries. I watched the Fresno runs. There were gaping holes, there were tons of missed tackles, there were LBs going the wrong way, there was safeties getting outrun. None of those things are available this week for Wyoming. Instead you'll be looking at a whole lotta Vigil in the backfield and a D-Line that ties everything up.

Wyoming grinds this one out by challenging our field corner and nickel backs, creating some turnovers, great placekicking, and no fumbles or INTs, and with a dominating D-Line. I think you guys will win, but run on us? Get real.

I'm not falling for your reverse jinx FYI.

If Utah St defense is stuffing the run and living in our backfield, how is Wyoming possibly going to grind out a win? You guys got this.

No way Wyoming gets even 100 yards rushing, let alone 200, 300, or 400.

I would be willing to bet that we get more than 100 yards rushing. Wager?

I have a good feeling about this game / match up.

 

[Asmodeanreborn]

I'm not falling for your reverse jinx FYI.

If Utah St defense is stuffing the run and living in our backfield, how is Wyoming possibly going to grind out a win? You guys got this.

No way Wyoming gets even 100 yards rushing, let alone 200, 300, or 400.

I would be willing to bet that we get more than 100 yards rushing. Wager?

I have a good feeling about this game / match up.

 

[Wyo2dal]

If we hold 7-8 in the box to defend the rush and give Colby time in this game like we did last week Hill will find those holes in the defense because that is what happens when you have more blockers than rushers it creates holes.

I don't think Hill is going to set a record against USU but I don't think he is going to be shut down 100% either.

 

[WYCowboy]

Underrated right now? :lol:

We barely beat FCS Montana
We barely beat a bad Air Force team early in the year (they are better now)
We got a gift from God to beat FAU
We got torched by Top 25 teams
Lost to a mediocre-bad Hawaii team
Lost to a SJSU team barely (but stats show we got mauled)
Punched in the face in the Border War
First game I got a glimpse of optimism was Fresno State

Actually, what we saw in the 2nd half of the Border War, at least for the offense, carried over to Fresno. The sheep did not take out starters except to give them a breather, well, in the 4th they took out their QB, but otherwise, it was starters from the get go. It just took us a bit too long to get going.

"Right now" are the key words.

 

[hithere]

I would be willing to bet that we get more than 100 yards rushing. Wager?

I have a good feeling about this game / match up.

I'm down for some action on this. I don't think Wyoming will break 100 yards rushing. What do you want to bet?

Caveat: I am in no way, shape or form betting that Wyoming will lose or perform poorly. I'm hopeful Kirk takes up the slack of being shutout rushing and does damage in the air and Wyoming wins a .50 caliber rifle. I am betting though that Hill/Tapscott/Kirk will be completely shut down rushing and will gain no more than 99 yards in this game.

I'd prefer something online that's do-able. Like I'll change my avatar picture to this:

or this:

If Wyoming breaks 100 yards rushing.

I might just do that anyway...

 

[aranderson]

Wyoming may not get its 100 yards but our running backs will garner enough respect from the defense that the passing game will be there if Colby takes advantage of it. I do however believe if Wick were in and 100% for this game we would go over 100 yards with that duo.

 

[hickaggie]

What kind of wager do you want to put up on Hill getting 140 and 6 ypc. That's too funny. Monte Ball came the closest the last 3 years with 139 but it took him 40 carries to get there. I think Wyoming wins this but no Freshman is putting up 140 yards on 20 carries. I watched the Fresno runs. There were gaping holes, there were tons of missed tackles, there were LBs going the wrong way, there was safeties getting outrun. None of those things are available this week for Wyoming. Instead you'll be looking at a whole lotta Vigil in the backfield and a D-Line that ties everything up.

Wyoming grinds this one out by challenging our field corner and nickel backs, creating some turnovers, great placekicking, and no fumbles or INTs, and with a dominating D-Line. I think you guys will win, but run on us? Get real.

I really hope we run it down your throats so you all shut the h up about your awesome defense.

OK, point taken. They're gonna suck give up 40 and 300 yards rushing. Isn't it enough I think the Pokes win a grinder. :roll: Seriously though I'll eat crow all day and then some if anyone beats us running the ball and more power to the Pokes if they do. I want you guys to be good.

Well, thanks I want us to be good, too. But when you say that we are going to win a grinder and not run the ball well, it just does not add up. If we are going to win this game at all it's going to be by having a slight amount of success passing to open up the run and then running the ball well and controlling the clock. So I don't believe you when you say we are going to win. All of your saying WYO is going to win is just cover up for your bragging about your defense! it's cool, though. Let the best team win, but if WYO does win it's going to be because we have success running the ball. GO WYO!

Same way CSU did. No turnovers. Get a few big pass plays. Great FG kicking and shut down the backup to the backup to the backup QB. That's the formula for beating the Aggies right now. By grind I mean hanging in there, mentally tough, good D, avoid mistakes. Bohl is the guy to make it happen.

As for your 100 yard wager what do you want on the line. I think you'll probably get close to that but sack totals which count against the rush in college dip Wyoming below it. Without a healthy Nick Vigil its probably a 50/50 proposition. I think Hawaii was over a 100 at one point but ended with 98. Hawaii was a pretty lackluster overall D performance by salvaged by the forced TOs and timely sacks. Hard to see Orlando allowing 2 poor performances in a row.

 

[wyopig]

Saw this on ESPN.com's best bets:

Wyoming Cowboys (plus-7) versus Utah State Aggies (Friday)

Utah State lost its top three quarterbacks to injury, yet coaxed a 14-for-15 passing performance out of its fourth-stringer last week at Hawaii. The Aggies overcame similar issues last year, and we're generally impressed with this team, staff and program. This week, though, the Ags face a Friday road game off a late-night trip to the islands. That's a tough turnaround against a Wyoming team that has likewise been dealing with multiple offensive injuries but is finally developing unity and identity. The Cowboys are a rising MWC power that won't be catching points in Laramie much in the coming years. Expect a physical, ground-oriented, bad-weather game with plenty of punting and few explosive plays.

ATS Pick: Wyoming
Score: Wyoming 14, Utah State 13

 

[hithere]

Saw this on ESPN.com's best bets:

Wyoming Cowboys (plus-7) versus Utah State Aggies (Friday)

Utah State lost its top three quarterbacks to injury, yet coaxed a 14-for-15 passing performance out of its fourth-stringer last week at Hawaii. The Aggies overcame similar issues last year, and we're generally impressed with this team, staff and program. This week, though, the Ags face a Friday road game off a late-night trip to the islands. That's a tough turnaround against a Wyoming team that has likewise been dealing with multiple offensive injuries but is finally developing unity and identity. The Cowboys are a rising MWC power that won't be catching points in Laramie much in the coming years. Expect a physical, ground-oriented, bad-weather game with plenty of punting and few explosive plays.

ATS Pick: Wyoming
Score: Wyoming 14, Utah State 13

Utah State and the over it is then!

 

[djm19]

I don't know, I just can't see us scoring enough to win.

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[Aggiefan33]

You RB played well. I was really impressed with his game. At the end of 1st quarter he had 50 or so yards. Your line gave good push and he doesn't go down on the first hit.
Good luck going forward