The Cowboys are looking to build upon their overtime thrilling win over Fresno State in the New Mexico Bowl this spring and in to the fall. It is quite amazing that Wyoming got to a bowl and won their game.  Their offense and defense were below average in the Mountain West which should have pointed to a losing season.  However, their turn around can be attributed to a great increase in turnover margin.  In 2008 the Pokes were minus 22 and plus eight in 2009.

Spring practice begins for Wyoming on March 6th with plenty of goals in mind.  This spring will be much different from last year since Dave Christensen will have had his offense for a full year, and the team will not be learning the offense like last year.  This time around the offense will be able to expand the playbook and to fine tune stuff with a much less learning curve.

However, the defense will move from a 3-4 to a 4-3 due to the loss of several key players especially defensive tackle John Fletcher.  The expected replacements on the line will be Gabe Knapton and Josh Biezuns who are making the move to play defensive end to anchor the new defensive scheme.  Knapton ranked second on the team in tackles and Biezuns was third on the team in sacks and tackles for loss.  The Pokes will use the 4-3 but will show multiple looks out of their base defense. Ghaali Muhammad and Ben Durbin will get the chance to start and contribute big time at linebackers due to the move of Knapton and Biezuns at end.

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