Cowboy Football Settles In At War Memorial For Final Week Of Spring Work
LARAMIE, Wyo. (April 24, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboys entered their final week of spring practice on Tuesday with the 13th practice of the spring inside War Memorial Stadium. Wyoming’s 14th of the season will be Thursday with an open scrimmage inside War Memorial Stadium.
The Spring Game in Cheyenne was cancelled due to the threat of weather in the region this weekend.
Thoughts From Head Coach Jay Sawvel
“I’m pleased with the effort and pleased on where we are at as a football team. Anytime you change one team to the next you have young players and new players who are inexperienced, and Thursday will be played like a game, and we are excited about that. We need to see some of the young guys go out there and play in a game scenario.”
Change in Schedule for Wyoming Cowboys
— Due to the forecast of rain and a wintry mix on Saturday, April 27 in Cheyenne, the Cowboy Football Spring Game at Okie Blanchard Stadium at Cheyenne East High School has been cancelled.
— Instead, Cowboy Football will host an open scrimmage that will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 3:30 p.m. inside War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The scrimmage is free and opened to the public with gates opening at 3 p.m. Fans are asked to sit on the east side of War Memorial Stadium.
— The Cowboy Joe Club Spring Game After Party at Westby Edge Brewing set for Saturday has been postponed to a later date.
A Look at the Brown and Gold
The Cowboys have scrimmaged on back-to-back Saturdays. A veteran group of Cowboys have been featured in those scrimmages along with a host of players looking to make an impact during the 2024 season. Below are some career notes on some of the returners for the Brown and Gold.
Career Notes on Offensive Returners
• Running back Harrison Waylee has rushed for 2,876 yards in his career with 15 touchdowns.
• Waylee ranked 17th last season in active rushers in career rushing yards. He ranked No. 24 in the nation in rushing yards per game at 94.7.
• Tight end John Michael Gyllenborg recorded the longest touchdown reception of the season for the Pokes with an 89-yard score against Hawaii.
• Wyoming returns most of the offensive line with the only loss being tackle Frank Crum. Nofoafia Tulafono has played in 36 career games with Caden Barnett and Jack Walsh each playing 23 games. The group was on the Mid-Season Watch List for the Joe Moore Award, which goes to the best offensive line in the nation.
Career Notes on Defensive Returners
• Defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole has recorded 23 tackles for loss in his career along with 10.5 sacks.
• Defensive ends DeVonne Harris and Sabastian Harsh along with Braden Siders have combined for 25 sacks with 12 from Harris, 10 from Siders and three from Harsh.
• Safeties Wyett Ekeler and Isaac White have combined for 313 career tackles. White has 162 with Ekeler adding 151.
• Linebacker Shae Suiaunoa has 179 for his career with the Cowboys. He is behind Bertagnole’s 180 for his UW career.