Members of the UW football team prepare to square off during the 2012 Wyoming Football Fall Camp on Aug. 22 at War Memorial Stadium.
Hard work and dedication have been essential for University of Wyoming Cowboy football players as they prepare for their upcoming season.
Over the summer the Cowboys attended camps and football clinics, as well as spending countless hours in practices. Most recently, the team members have been scrimmaging against one another to make sure they are well-equipped for their first game against Texas on Saturday.
During their first fall scrimmage, the Cowboys defense won with a score of 70-35 keyed by five forced turnovers.
As the game progressed, Wyoming’s offense made headway by ending the day’s scrimmage completing 17 of 29 passes for 214 yards, which resulted in four touchdowns and two interceptions.
In their second scrimmage, the No. 1 defense went up against the No. 2 offense for a majority of the game. Two field goals in two series during a red-zone period were the only points given up by the defenders by the end of the scrimmage.
Along with the No. 1 defense having a great day on the field, the No. 1 offense had noteworthy performances as well. The Cowboys’ offense finished the day-ending second scrimmage with 428 yards of total offense, 263 passing and 165 rushing. As a whole, the team completed more than 150 plays.
For their third and final scrimmage, the Cowboys’ excellence shined through as the No. 1 offense led their best scrimmage of the fall against the No. 2 defense.
Chris McNeill, senior wide receiver for the Cowboys, had a strong day of playing in his first scrimmage as he caught three passes for 25 yards and made one touchdown thrown by sophomore quarterback Brett Smith. During the scrimmage, Wyoming included 62 total plays.
“I think we’re doing some really good things on offense,” head coach Dave Christensen said. “We’re working together — all 11 guys. We’re making good progress. Any time you move the football, it’s a good thing.”
