Wyoming Cowboys Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2010 Record: 3-9 MWC Record: 1-7 (T-8th) 2011 Returning Starters: 16; 7 offense, 8 defense, punter
Coach: Dave Christensen, 10-15 (2 years)
Offensive Coordinators: Gregg Brandon Defensive Coordinators: Marty English
2011 Wyoming Players to Watch: RB Alvester Alexander, DE Gabe Knapton, LB Brian Hendricks, DE Josh Biezuns, CB Tashaun Gipson
2011 Wyoming Strengths:
All four starters return to the defensive line and an early cakewalk schedule is ideal for breaking in a freshman starting quarterback. WR Robert Herron had a breakout spring and could be a needed playmaker because of his speed.
2011 Wyoming Weaknesses:
Probably not much will go right if the quarterback position can’t get past its youth. The offensive line still must come together, and it’s a wait-and-see approach in terms of finding ago-to receiver.
2011 Wyoming Offense:
When highly touted offensive coordinator Dave Christensen was hired following the 2008 season, Wyoming fans were excited to see him implement the spread offense. Thus far, they haven’t had a chance to see it. The Cowboys have ranked outside the top 100 in total offense in Christensen’s first two seasons, despite the fact that they won the New Mexico Bowl in 2009. Following a 3–9 campaign a year ago, Christensen, with new offensive coordinator Gregg Brandon, hopes to move closer to his favorite style of play. Just how far the Pokes move in that direction hinges squarely on the quarterback position. Two-year starter Austyn Carta-Samuels left the program following his sophomore season, opening a competition for three freshmen. Redshirt freshman Emory Miller Jr. held a slight edge coming out of camp, but he left the team in June. True freshman Brett Smith pressed Miller during spring and touted prospect Adam Pittser joined the conversation when he arrived in May. Whether it’s Smith or Pittser, the Cowboys will have a freshman start at quarterback in 2011. The offense is chock full of uncertainty, including a line that is perennially a concern and a receiving corps that lost its two most reliable pass-catchers. Those questions won’t likely be cleared up until a quarterback is set late in fall camp.
2011 Wyoming Defense:
Where its offense is lacking concrete depth, Wyoming’s defense holds it in spades. With seven starters returning and a bevy of talent itching to fill the gaps, the Cowboys will likely keep players fresh up front, rotating the front seven of their 4-3 scheme based on in-game situations. The Cowboys return their entire front four, including senior ends Josh Biezuns and Gabe Knapton. They also have nearly their entire linebacking corps returning, led by senior captain Brian Hendricks. For the first time in several years, the question marks on defense come in the secondary, where the unit lost three starters. Three-year starter Tashaun Gipson will anchor the secondary, starting opposite sophomore Marqueston Huff at cornerback. The safety spots could wind up becoming a three-man platoon with returners Luke Ruff and Kenny Browder competing with transfer Luke Anderson. Watch for German prospects Mark Nzeocha and Alex Borgs to turn heads at linebacker, following in the footsteps of Oliver Schober, who stepped right in and started last season.
2011 Wyoming Special Teams:
Everyone points to Wyoming’s 7,220-foot elevation for regularly producing stratospheric punting averages. The thin air isn’t all that easy, though, when it swirls in every direction, changing several times a game. Senior Austin McCoy returns with War Memorial Stadium experience, having averaged 42.8 yards last season. Ian Watts, a standout kicker for two seasons, was an academic casualty. Freshman Daniel Sullivan, an all-state honoree from Washington will compete immediately for the position.
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2011 Wyoming Predictions:
A freshman led the Cowboys to a bowl victory in 2009 and a freshman will have to do the same if Wyoming is to get back to that position in 2011. The Pokes’ defense should have the pieces to keep its inexperienced offense out of shootouts. A much more favorable schedule should help the Cowboys’ cause as well, though a trip back to the postseason is a pipe dream unless a quarterback emerges from the pack.
2011 Wyoming Betting Odds:
Wyoming Current odds to win a National Championship: +5000
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