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The University of Wyoming tennis team is two matches away from accomplishing something the program has never done — win a conference championship.

Dave Walsh: Cowgirls Tennis On The Edge Of Making History With Conference Title

Dave Walsh writes: “It really doesn’t matter what sport we’re talking about. Wyoming vs. Air Force is very special in so many ways. And it could be anything from tennis to football to tiddlywinks. If it’s Wyoming vs. Air Force, it’s big.”

Dave WalshApril 21, 2023

Dave Walsh: UW Puts 10 Athlete-Scholars On Prestigious Honor Society List

Dave Walsh writes: “These are people who are not only challenged by athletic competition, they’re also challenged by the classroom. And these are folks who take on both challenges – and excel.”

Dave WalshApril 14, 2023

The 2023 Wyoming Cowboy Football Season Has Begun

Columnist Dave Walsh writes: Sure, the first game of the season is still five months away. But the 2023 Cowboy Football season began last week when the Pokes conducted their first spring practice.

Dave WalshApril 07, 2023

Dave Walsh: Tough Not To Be A Homer With My Alma Mater San Diego State In The Final Four

Dave Walsh writes: “San Diego State is second only to Wyoming on my list of favorite teams. Of course, that has a lot to do with being a San Diego native and a San Diego State alum.”

Dave WalshMarch 30, 2023

Dave Walsh: Transfer Portal, NIL Will Change College Sports As We Know In, Including At UW

Dave Walsh writes: “Let’s face it, there is really no such thing as “amateur” college sports anymore. College sports generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. Now players are getting a chunk of it."

Dave WalshMarch 23, 2023

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Dave Walsh: Game On! Do The UW Cowgirls Have Another NIT Championship Run In Them?

Dave Walsh writes: “It’s a bold call to predict a victorious tournament run for any team. And it’s even a bit unfair to predict the kind of run the Cowgirls made in 2007 for this team. But this squad is good – very good.”

Dave WalshMarch 16, 2023

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Dave Walsh: How ‘Bout Them Postseason-Bound Cowgirls?

Dave Walsh writes: The Cowgirls final record should be enough to get them in; 22 victories should be plenty to qualify. Add to that a runner-up finish, second place in the Mountain West Conference, and it seems the Cowgirls have done more than enough to play on.

Dave WalshMarch 09, 2023

Dave Walsh: UW’s Best Regular Season Closer Was A Conference-Winning Classic

Dave Walsh writes: The victory the Cowboys got March 2, 2002, is certainly one the biggest wins in University of Wyoming basketball history.

Dave WalshMarch 03, 2023

Dave Walsh: Even Announcers Can Be Done Dirty During Border War Rivalry Games

Dave Walsh writes: Midway through the first half I got a chill. It took a few moments before I realized what had happened. Someone seated directly behind had done me dirty and poured a soft drink down the back of my neck. It was enough to cut a wide, cold swath down my back to my pants. I was drenched with cola from neck to rear end.

Dave WalshFebruary 24, 2023

Dave Walsh: Conrad Dobler and Marty English – Two Pillars Of UW Football

Dave Walsh writes: Conrad Dobler passed away Sunday. Marty English retired this week. These are two people with very strong ties to University of Wyoming who made their marks on Cowboys football and the sport in general in different ways.

Dave WalshFebruary 17, 2023

Dave Walsh: Keep An Eye Out For Philly’s No. 22, Former UW Star Marcus Epps In The Super Bowl

Dave Walsh writes: No. 22 on the Philadelphia defense brings special interest. Former Wyoming Cowboy, Marcus Epps, will be manning the secondary for the Eagles."

Dave WalshFebruary 10, 2023

Dave Walsh: Recruiting Is The Lifeblood Of UW Football Program

Dave Walsh writes: Many recruiters, mainly Wyoming opponents of course, will say that living in Wyoming is like living on the moon. They will tell you that Laramie is like the North Pole."

Dave WalshFebruary 03, 2023

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