Preseason hype
Let the preseason hype begin.
Many of the media types are gathering in Las Vegas Monday and Tuesday for the annual Mountain West Conference Media Days. Yours truly, however, remains in Laramie where I enjoyed Monday afternoon's rain and thunderstorm.
As is usually the case in these media events, if you don't have BYU or Utah listed somewhere in your school's name, then good luck. As is the case, Wyoming is only spelled one way. The Cowboys were picked fifth by the media, which is exactly what I expected. I think the best the Cowboys could have done was fourth, as New Mexico and UW are close to a toss-up.
I can't say I can disagree with the first five picks, as BYU and Utah are likely the head of the class, with TCU third. From that point on, it's probably anybody's guess.
Individually, guess what? BYU and Utah dominated the preseason team as well. Wyoming's representatives -- linebacker Ward Dobbs, defensive lineman John Fletcher and return specialist Devin Moore were all named to the team. Some might believe that Moore could have been named as a running back, but that is a tough position.
If I had a problem with the whole preseason process, it would be the individual picks. When you look at it, what good does it do to be picked to the preseason team and then not do well enough to make the post-season team? It's kind of a waste of time, if you asked me.
And besides, it's what counts in the end of the season, individually and team-wise.
Oh well, it's a good venue for extra copy for the media and a chance to go to Vegas. That is, if you can find somebody to foot the bill.
Many of the media types are gathering in Las Vegas Monday and Tuesday for the annual Mountain West Conference Media Days. Yours truly, however, remains in Laramie where I enjoyed Monday afternoon's rain and thunderstorm.
As is usually the case in these media events, if you don't have BYU or Utah listed somewhere in your school's name, then good luck. As is the case, Wyoming is only spelled one way. The Cowboys were picked fifth by the media, which is exactly what I expected. I think the best the Cowboys could have done was fourth, as New Mexico and UW are close to a toss-up.
I can't say I can disagree with the first five picks, as BYU and Utah are likely the head of the class, with TCU third. From that point on, it's probably anybody's guess.
Individually, guess what? BYU and Utah dominated the preseason team as well. Wyoming's representatives -- linebacker Ward Dobbs, defensive lineman John Fletcher and return specialist Devin Moore were all named to the team. Some might believe that Moore could have been named as a running back, but that is a tough position.
If I had a problem with the whole preseason process, it would be the individual picks. When you look at it, what good does it do to be picked to the preseason team and then not do well enough to make the post-season team? It's kind of a waste of time, if you asked me.
And besides, it's what counts in the end of the season, individually and team-wise.
Oh well, it's a good venue for extra copy for the media and a chance to go to Vegas. That is, if you can find somebody to foot the bill.
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