Always something to improve on
When asked if Saturday's scrimmage was a little more even between the offense and defense, Cowboy defensive end Mike Neuhaus pondered the question with some hesitation.
With a politician's politically correct response, Neuhaus finally agreed to the statement. But walking away, Neuhaus wanted to disagree to a point. While the Wyoming defense once again looked strong, he found enough fault to give he Cowboys plenty of reason to improve.
That seemed to be the tone after the third scrimmage of fall drills, albeit much harsher from first-year head coach Dave Christensen's standpoint.
The Cowboys weren't happy with their performances in the last two scrimmages, even with some good and some bad. If they want to finish 4-8 -- even with the daunting schedule -- then Saturday's performance was good enough.
I'd say 4-8 won't be good enough. The more I think about that attitude, the more I like it.
Yes, the passing game sputtered with 12 dropped passes. Yes, the running game wasn't quite up to par, as was the case with the offensive line. And probably more important to Christensen, there was a lack of mental toughness on Saturday.
With two weeks left until the season opener against Weber State, followed by what could be the biggest game in Wyoming history with No. 2 Texas coming to town, all of those problems are a concern.
Yet, they can all be improved on in the next two weeks. If that happens, regardless of the final overall record, things will be looking up for the Cowboys this season.
Is the glass half full or half empty?
With a politician's politically correct response, Neuhaus finally agreed to the statement. But walking away, Neuhaus wanted to disagree to a point. While the Wyoming defense once again looked strong, he found enough fault to give he Cowboys plenty of reason to improve.
That seemed to be the tone after the third scrimmage of fall drills, albeit much harsher from first-year head coach Dave Christensen's standpoint.
The Cowboys weren't happy with their performances in the last two scrimmages, even with some good and some bad. If they want to finish 4-8 -- even with the daunting schedule -- then Saturday's performance was good enough.
I'd say 4-8 won't be good enough. The more I think about that attitude, the more I like it.
Yes, the passing game sputtered with 12 dropped passes. Yes, the running game wasn't quite up to par, as was the case with the offensive line. And probably more important to Christensen, there was a lack of mental toughness on Saturday.
With two weeks left until the season opener against Weber State, followed by what could be the biggest game in Wyoming history with No. 2 Texas coming to town, all of those problems are a concern.
Yet, they can all be improved on in the next two weeks. If that happens, regardless of the final overall record, things will be looking up for the Cowboys this season.
Is the glass half full or half empty?
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