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The Denver Gazette
The numbers behind Colorado’s struggles since 2024 | CFB Insider
Deion Sanders says these aren’t the same old Buffs. “It was bad at one point in time, right? I wasn’t here,” Coach Prime said last Saturday in Waco, Texas, after a 23-13 loss to Baylor that dropped Colorado to 2-2 through four games of his fourth season in charge. That’s not the first time Sanders […]
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You Win with People: The Legacy of Gary Ozzello and the Ram Family
Looking back across more than five decades of marriage – 52 years and counting – my wife, Lynn, and I have been blessed beyond measure to cross paths with extraordinary young people. Our journey in collegiate athletics began in earnest in 1974, when I stepped onto the Fort Collins campus as the sports information director at Colorado State University.
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Shawn Dubie Memorial Rodeo Returns to LCCC Arena
One of the region's most exciting collegiate rodeo competitions returns to the Laramie County Community College Arena as the Shawn Dubie Memorial Rodeo takes place Oct. 9-11, bringing together top teams from across Wyoming and the region. Rodeo performances begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10,...
Wyoming News
Fast start powers Central to win over Rock Springs
CHEYENNE — Cheyenne Central’s gut-wrenching overtime loss to crosstown rival Cheyenne East last week could easily have led to a downward spiral for the rest of the season. But instead of dwelling on the past, the Indians came together and were determined to show not only the state, but themselves, they could come back. They didn’t just come back, they did it in dominating fashion. Six touchdowns in the first half and a dominant effort on the defensive end that surrendered just two first downs in the opening 30 minutes of play helped the Indians bounce back in a big way with a 52-13 win over visiting Rock Springs. “That was our best effort in all three phases of the game that we’ve had this year, wins or losses,” Indians coach Mike Apodaca said. “I’m really excited to start the second half of the season that way and come back from a tough loss. This group has a ton of football to play for and left in them, so it was a good start.” Senior running back Tyrone Richards, Class 4A’s leading rusher, carried the ball 10 times for 102 yards and a trio of scores to lead the Indians
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East High’s Everett Schon is LCSD1 student of the week for Oct. 5
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — East High School senior Everett Schon, due to his academic excellence and hard work, has earned the honor of being the Laramie County School District 1 student of the week for Oct. 5. The district said it selected Schon because of his strong work ethic, maturity...
Essentially Sports
College Football Coach Fired Mid Game After Embarrassing Blow to Program After 42 Years
Colorado State made an unprecedented mid-game coaching change before the first quarter even ended at Canvas Stadium. Defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was relieved of his duties on the sideline. After Oregon State marched 96 yards to take a 14-0 lead with 1:03 left in the opening quarter, Summers handed over his duties and walked off the field. After that strange sequence, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Tyson Summers had been dismissed as Colorado State’s DC. Head coach Jim Mora later confirmed the dismissal during his postgame conference. “Tyson was relieved of his playcalling duties, he ...
Wyoming News
Big plays propel East to win over visiting Kelly Walsh
CHEYENNE — Kelly Walsh’s ball-control offense was no match for Cheyenne East’s big plays. The Trojans tried to use short gains to maintain possession and keep the ball out of East’s hands. The Thunderbirds still got eight plays of 20 yards or more during a 38-7 victory Friday night at Okie Blanchard Stadium. “Our coaches are always telling us to execute the small plays and get little chunks because those are the plays that open up that big shot down the field,” East senior running back Javon Register said. “It’s those consistent little three-yard plays that open everything else up. “We know what we have the firepower to be able to get yards.” Kelly Walsh (2-4) started the contest with a lengthy drive, going 58 yards over 11 plays and eating more than six minutes off the clock before East (5-1) forced a field goal attempt. Parker Hills’ 40-yard attempt was no good, giving East the ball at its own 20. It took the T-Birds nine plays to score. Register got in from five yards out with 2 minutes, 22 seconds remaining in the first quarter to put East up 7-0. “That’s a hard offense to simulate, so you have
Wyoming News
East senior Trace Eldridge showcased play-making ability in OT win over Central
CHEYENNE — Quarterbacks are often some of the best athletes on a football team. They also know their teams’ offenses inside and out. That’s why Cheyenne East football coach Chad Goff hasn’t been shy about moving quarterbacks to wide receiver during his time at the helm. He wants his best athletes on the field instead of sitting on the sideline waiting for the quarterback job to become available. Several of those converts eventually moved back behind center. Trace Eldridge only fits part of that bill. The senior moved from wide receiver to quarterback this offseason. He had never played quarterback at any level of football as far back he can remember. “I was always either a running back or receiver,” Eldridge said. Eldridge started this season in a three-way battle for playing time at quarterback. He showed the traits that helped him win that responsibility during the Thunderbirds’ 27-24 come-from-behind overtime victory against Cheyenne Central. Eldridge rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. That included the game-tying score during the fourth quarter, and the game-winning touchdown in overtime. Eldridge also posted 11 tackles (eight solo) to help East extend its winning streak over its cross-town rival to
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Week 4 Preview: Oregon State vs. Colorado State
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Beavers’ Pac-12 opener pits two high-powered offenses against each other, forecast calls for lots of points. The Oregon State Beavers (2-2) open conference play Saturday afternoon on the road, facing the Colorado State Rams (2-2) in Fort Collins. Two years after being marooned...
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Indian Relay Championship of Champions To Make Cheyenne Debut
This weekend, riders representing seven Horse Nations across the United States and Canada will gather in Cheyenne, Wyo., for the 10th Annual Indian Relay Championship of Champions. From Sept. 25-27, teams will compete across men’s, women’s, junior, youth, and kids divisions, leading to Championship Sunday, when the 2026 champions will...
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Wyoming high school football scoreboard (Week 4)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here’s a look at the high school football scores from this week across Wyoming. Scores including local schools (in Laramie County) are in bold. Only varsity-on-varsity games involving Wyoming schools are listed below. Thursday, Sept. 24. Class 1A 9-man Rocky Mountain, 49 Wind River, 6.
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Bally's Cheyenne Park Opening Delayed Until 2027
The Wyoming Gaming Commission and Bally's Wyoming jointly announce that the inaugural live horse racing meet at Bally's Cheyenne Park, previously scheduled for October 2026, will now take place in 2027. This collaborative decision follows careful consideration of the work remaining at the facility and reflects the shared commitment of...
Wyoming News
Eldridge scores in OT to extend East's winning streak against Central
CHEYENNE — No. 4-ranked Cheyenne East’s defense did its job to start overtime. It took its offense one play to fulfill its role. Senior quarterback Trace Eldridge briefly hesitated after taking the snap to let a hole develop in front of him before heading toward the end zone. He hit paydirt by fighting through a tackle from Cheyenne Central’s Aaron Gonzales-Alvarado at the goal line to lift the Thunderbirds to a 27-24 victory Friday night at Okie Blanchard Stadium. “I knew the guys in front of me had put in the work all summer and this fall,” Eldridge said. “I knew they were going to give me a great push, and there was going to be a hole somewhere. All I had to do was find it and hold onto the football.” Eldridge’s touchdown extended East’s winning streak in the series to 11 consecutive games. His heroics were necessary after Central started overtime with a 32-yard field goal from senior Jace Davis. It was a fitting end to a back-and-forth contest that saw the crosstown rivals play into overtime for the first time since 1997. East went into halftime with a 14-7 lead. Third-ranked Central seemed fit to play keep