At least it didn't snow
With the way our luck has been lately, I was expecting the worst on Saturday, weather-wise, for the Brown and Gold spring game at War Memorial Stadium.
It was certainly chilly, but it didn't rain or snow, so I'll certainly take that, especially being on the sidelines the entire time taking pictures.
And by the way, sometimes the running clock can come in handy. There have been many of cold Friday nights at Deti Stadium wishing the clock would keep on running.
So, what did you think? I wouldn't put this in the scrapbook as a masterpiece, but I have seen worse spring games. I think you have to take in consideration the Cowboys lack of depth with injuries on defense and even at wide receiver. Of course, more talent in those areas appears to be coming as well.
What got head coach Dave Christrensen's goat was all of the dropped passes -- 35 incomplete throws between the two quarterbacks.
With the way Christensen and his staff operate, my guess is that will be something that will be worked on this summer.
At halftime, Christensen announced his most improved players of the spring in the various positions. They include:
Offensive back -- Darius Terry, RB, 5-11, 209, Jr., Colorado Springs, Colo.
Receiver -- David Leonard, WR, 6-4, 197, Jr., Overland Park, Kan.
Offensive lineman -- Nick Carlson, OG, 6-4, 235, Fr., Arlington Heights, Ill.
Defensive back -- Jamichael Hall, SS, 6-2, 190, RJr., Anniston, Ala.
Linebacker -- Brian Hendricks, ILB, 6-1, 223, So., Burlington, Colo.
Defensive lineman -- Alex Stover, NG/DT, 6-3, 265, So., Gretna, Neb.
Specialist -- Jordan Van Royen, long snapper, 6-0, 225, Jr., Scottsdale, Ariz.
A big emphasis this spring has been on not turning the ball over. Wyoming has just two giveaways -- both interceptions. The Cowboys also had just five penalties for 45 yards for the game.
That's a start, I'd say.
It was certainly chilly, but it didn't rain or snow, so I'll certainly take that, especially being on the sidelines the entire time taking pictures.
And by the way, sometimes the running clock can come in handy. There have been many of cold Friday nights at Deti Stadium wishing the clock would keep on running.
So, what did you think? I wouldn't put this in the scrapbook as a masterpiece, but I have seen worse spring games. I think you have to take in consideration the Cowboys lack of depth with injuries on defense and even at wide receiver. Of course, more talent in those areas appears to be coming as well.
What got head coach Dave Christrensen's goat was all of the dropped passes -- 35 incomplete throws between the two quarterbacks.
With the way Christensen and his staff operate, my guess is that will be something that will be worked on this summer.
At halftime, Christensen announced his most improved players of the spring in the various positions. They include:
Offensive back -- Darius Terry, RB, 5-11, 209, Jr., Colorado Springs, Colo.
Receiver -- David Leonard, WR, 6-4, 197, Jr., Overland Park, Kan.
Offensive lineman -- Nick Carlson, OG, 6-4, 235, Fr., Arlington Heights, Ill.
Defensive back -- Jamichael Hall, SS, 6-2, 190, RJr., Anniston, Ala.
Linebacker -- Brian Hendricks, ILB, 6-1, 223, So., Burlington, Colo.
Defensive lineman -- Alex Stover, NG/DT, 6-3, 265, So., Gretna, Neb.
Specialist -- Jordan Van Royen, long snapper, 6-0, 225, Jr., Scottsdale, Ariz.
A big emphasis this spring has been on not turning the ball over. Wyoming has just two giveaways -- both interceptions. The Cowboys also had just five penalties for 45 yards for the game.
That's a start, I'd say.
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