Plainsmen feeling better

A belated kudos go to the Laramie Plainsmen and head coach Bob Knapton.

Friday night's 24-16 win over Casper Kelly Walsh was the first win for Knapton as the Plainsmen had coach, the first win for the program in eight games (dating back to last season) and the first win over a Wyoming 5A team in three years.

It's no wonder things might have got a little emotional for some of the seniors after the win.

"I think some of the seniors were crying," Knapton told David Settle and VerDon Hoopes in the KOWB postgame broadcast.

I think sometimes people, including the media, get a little caught up in winning and losing. I'm sure I'm guilty as well. For the players and coaches, a lot of hard work goes into preparing for a game and when things don't go as planned, there is plenty of disappointment going around.

When you are a program that hasn't had much success in the decade of the 2000s, every win is special, as it should be. There should never be a time when a win is taken for granted. You can bet the Plainsmen aren't taking Friday's win for granted.

There will be a little extra giddy up in the Plainsmen's step Monday in practice. There will also be a little thought process going into the difference between winning and losing: Winning feels much better.

The Plainsmen will return to action Friday night at home when they take on Scottsbluff, Neb. Regardless of if the team wins or loses, there should be plenty of support for the team when it takes the field under the bright lights of Deti Stadium. That shouldn't be in question.

So, while you are at it, give an extra cheer for the home team. Believe me, they'll hear you.

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