WYOMING FOOTBALL 2009 Radio-TV Coverage Date: Sept. 14, 2009 Wyoming Football Contacts: This Week’s Game on Television Tim Harkins, Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations Televised By FOX College Sports John Paradis, Assistant Media Relations Director Play-by-Play Announcer Sean Farnham Color Analyst Yogi Roth Sideline Reporter Samantha Steele Game 3: Sat., Sept. 19, 2009, 1:40 p.m., M.T. Where You Can See the Game 1. DIRECTV, Channel 617 Folsom Field (53,750) 2. Bresnan Cable in Wyoming, FOX College Sports (Must Buy Sports Entertainment Package Boulder, Colo. (This game will not be on FOX Sports Rocky Mountain) The Wyoming Cowboys Radio Broadcast Information The Cowboy Sports Network (CSN): (1-1, 0-0 in the Mountain West Conference) •Every Cowboy Football game is broadcast live Head Coach: Dave Christensen (Western Washington ‘85) on the 25 Affiliates of the Cowboy Sports Network Overall Record: 1-1 (.500), 1st season throughout Wyoming and South Dakota. Record at Wyoming: 1-1 (.500), 1st season •Flagship Station, KFBC 1240 AM, Cheyenne, Wyo. Conference Record: 0-0 (-----), 1st season Announcers: •Dave Walsh, Play-by-Play (26th year) vs. •Kevin McKinney, Color Analyst (13th year) •Randy Welniak, Sideline Reporter (2nd year) The Colorado Buffaloes Pregame Show: •Begins one hour prior to kickoff. (0-2, 0-0 in the Big 12 Conference) Postgame Show: Head Coach: Dan Hawkins (UC Davis ‘84) •Begins immediately after the game Overall Record: 105-49-1 (.681), 14th season “Inside Cowboy Football Record at Current School: 13-26 (.333), 4th season With Dave Christensen” Conference Record: 66-22-1 (.747), 14th season Presented by Ford Hosts Dave Walsh and Dave Christensen 2009 University of Wyoming Football Schedule Show Begins Sunday, Sept. 6 Where You Can See the Show (All times Mountain Time) Date Opponent (Special Events) Score/Time (M.T.) TV 1. KCWY-TV, Casper Sundays at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 5 WEBER STATE (Hall of Fame Weekend) W 29-22 /1:00 p.m. No TV KSGW-TV, Gillette Sat., Sept. 12 TEXAS L 10-41 /1:30 p.m. VERSUS HD KSWY-TV, Sheridan Sat., Sept. 19 at Colorado 1:30 p.m. FOX College Sports 2. The Mtn. Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 26 UNLV* (Ag Day, Family Weekend) 1:00 p.m. No TV Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 3 at Florida Atlantic 2:00 p.m. TBA Wednesdays at Midnight Sat., Oct. 10 NEW MEXICO* (Homecoming) Noon The Mtn. Dave Christensen Radio Show Sat., Oct. 17 at Air Force* Noon The Mtn. Presented by American National Bank Sat, Oct. 31 at Utah* 6:00 p.m. The Mtn. Show Time and Location Sat., Nov. 7 BYU* (Band Day) Noon The Mtn. 1. Altitude Chophouse and Brewery 2. Mondays from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Beginning Sept. 7 Sat., Nov. 14 at San Diego State* 8:00 p.m. The Mtn. Sat., Nov. 21 TCU* (Military Day) Noon The Mtn. Game Tracker Coverage Fri., Nov. 27 at Colorado State* Noon The Mtn. Live stats from this week’s game are available via Game Tracker on the University of Wyoming Athletics website HOME GAMES IN CAPS AND BOLD (www.WyomingAthletics.com) All games times listed are Mountain Time Weekly Media Events *Indicates Mountain West Conference games Mondays •Wyoming Football Press Conference 1. Rochelle Athletics Center, WAR Room 2. 3:00-3:30 p.m. Dave Christensen, Head Coach A Preview of This Week’s Game 3:30-5:00 p.m. Requested Players •Wyoming and Colorado will be meeting for the first time since 1997 when the two teams and Assistant Coaches Tuesdays played in Boulder, Colo. The Cowboys held a 19-10 lead with 4:29 remaining in that ‘97 •Phone Interview Availability with Dave Christensen matchup. But CU returned a kickoff for a touchdown and kicked a field-goal following a fumble 10:00-11:00 a.m. Arrange 24 hours in advance return to capture a 20-19 win. See more information on that last meeting on Page 3 of this with Tim Harkins of UW Media Relations release. •Mountain West Conference Media Teleconference 11:22-11:32 a.m. is the time for Dave Christensen •The Cowboys are facing their second consecutive Big 12 Conference opponent this season in •Interviews with UW players and coaches after practice the Colorado Buffaloes. Last week, the Cowboys hosted the No. 2 ranked Texas Longhorns in At approximately 5:30 p.m. Dave Christensen and those players and Laramie. Texas won that game by a score of 41-10, but only led the Cowboys by a score of 13-10 assistant coaches who were requested but at halftime. The last time Wyoming played two Big 12 teams in the same season was 2003 when weren’t available on Mondays they traveled to Oklahoma State and hosted Kansas. See details on Wyoming’s record vs. the Big Wednesdays 12 on Page 4 of this release •Phone Interview Availability with Dave Christensen 9:30-10:30 a.m. Arrange 24 hours in advance •This week’s game is the first road game of the season for the Cowboys. Wyoming lost its with Tim Harkins of UW Media Relations last road game at UNLV on Nov. 13, 2008, by a score of 14-22. UW won the previous week on •Interviews with Dave Christensen after practice At approximately 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 2008, at Tennessee by a score of 13-7. www.WyomingAthletics.com Colorado Cowboys: The Wyoming Cowboys currently have 27 players from the state of WYOMING Colorado on the roster -- far more than any other state. Of those 27, 15 have played for the FOOTBALL 2009 Cowboys this season and eight have started this season. Wyoming’s eight starters from the state of Colorado this season include: Russ Arnold, Sr., Center, Westminster, Colo. (Northglenn) University of Wyoming John Fletcher, Sr., Defensive Tackle, Erie, Colo. (Ralston Valley) Fast Facts Brian Hendricks, So., Inside Linebacker, Burlington, Colo. (Burlington) General Information Weston Johnson, Sr., Outside Linebacker, Wray, Colo. (Wray) Location: Laramie, Wyo. Gabe Knapton, So., Inside Linebacker, Mead, Colo. (Skyline) Founded: 1886 Ryan Otterson, Sr., Offensive Tackle, Brighton, Colo. (Thornton) Enrollment: 13,207 President: Dr. Tom Buchanan Darius Terry, Jr., Running Back, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sierra) Athletics Director: Tom Burman Mitch Unrein, Sr., Defensive End, Eaton, Colo. (Eaton) Colors: Brown & Gold The other seven Colorado Cowboys who have seen action in the 2009 season are: Nickname: Cowboys, Pokes Conference: Mountain West Matt Barella, Sr., Outside Linebacker, Centennial, Colo. (Arapahoe) Stadium: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium Matt Birkeness, RFr., Outside Linebacker, Littleton, Colo. (Columbine) Capacity: 30,514 Greg Genho, Sr., Tight End, Brush, Colo. (Brush) Surface: Desso Challenge Pro 60 Eric Mitchell, So., Free Safety, Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) Corey Orth, RFr., Defensive End, Buena Vista, Colo. (Buena Vista) University of Wyoming Luke Ruff, Fr., Cornerback, Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) Media Relations Staff Jesson Salyards, Sr., Tight End, Haxtun, Colo. (Haxtun) Contacts for Football Veterans and Newcomers Combine to Form Starting Core for the Cowboys Tim Harkins Associate Athletics Director in 2009: Through the first two games of the 2009 season, the Wyoming Cowboys have put a Office: (307) 766-2256 blend of veterans and young players in its starting lineup. A breakdown of the starters this season Cell: (307) 760-7847 shows contributions from all classes. E-Mail: [email protected] Senior Starters in 2009 (6) John Paradis Offense Defense Assistant Media Relations Director Orlando Arnold (TE, 6 rec., 64 yards) John Fletcher (DT, Leads UW in sacks and TFLs) Office: (307) 766-2256 Russ Arnold (C, Team Captain) Weston Johnson (OLB, No. 9 in NCAA in INTs) Cell: (307) 760-2582 Ryan Otterson (OT, Started last 26 games) Mitch Unrein (DE, Started last 26 games) E-Mail: [email protected] Junior Starters in 2009 (8) Offense Defense Media Relations Staff Robert Benjamin (QB, 207 pass yards, 85 rush) Marcell Gipson (CB, averaging 9.0 tackles) Zach Bolger (WR, 3 rec., 21 pass yards) Chris Prosinski (FS, Leads UW in tackles) Assistant Media Relations Director: Travis Burkhalter (WR, 6 rec., 70 yards) Amy Dambro David Leonard (WR, 13 rec., 128 yards) Website Coordinator: Sam Sterner (OG, Started last 26 games) Aaron Voos Darius Terry (RB, 30 rushes, 117 yards) Media Relations Office Manager: Sophomore Starters in 2009 (8) Diane Dodson Offense Defense Graduate Assistants John Hutchins (OT, Started vs. Weber State) Josh Biezuns (OLB, Started both games in ‘09) Kyle Deck Clayton Kirven (OT, Started vs. Texas) Tashaun Gipson (CB, averaging 9.0 tackles) Quinn Hunter Austin McCoy (P/K, 43.4 punt avg., 4 of 4 FGs) Brian Hendricks (ILB, averaging 10.5 tackles) Gabe Knapton (ILB, averaging 9.0 tackles) Media Relations Phone: (307) 766-2256 Alex Stover (NG, Started both games in ‘09) Media Relations FAX: (307) 766-2346 Freshmen Starters in 2009 (2) Press Box Phone: (307) 766-2222 Offense Defense Nick Carlson (OG, Started both games in ‘09) Shamiel Gary (SS, No. 3 in NCAA in INTs) Mailing Address: Athletics Media Relations Office University of Wyoming Fantastic Freshmen: While the Wyoming Cowboys have a number of veteran leaders on the Department 3414, 1000 E. University Ave. 2009 squad, UW has also had 10 true freshmen and three redshirt freshmen play for them this Laramie, WY 82071 season. Two freshmen are starting for the Cowboys -- strong safety Shamiel Gary and offensive guard Nick Carlson. Overnight Shipping Address: Below are Wyoming’s 13 freshmen to play for the Cowboys in the 2009 season: Athletics Media Relations Office Alvester Alexander, True Freshman, RB, Houston, Texas (C.E.