Wyoming Looking to Throw the Ball More in 2009

In 2008, Wyoming completed only 71 passes to their wide receivers. This was mostly because the Cowboys had inconsistencies at quarterback, and their offense was more run-oriented with Delvin Moore in the backfield.

Next fall, however, that will change with new head coach Dave Christensen’s spread system, and the change has all the receivers excited. The goal set for each receiver is 40 receptions in the 2009 campaign.

Leading returning receiver Greg Bolling had only 26 catches in 2008, and reflected on last season's receiving numbers as a team.

“Seventy-one catches in a season at some places where you run the spread offense is for one receiver," said Bolling.

This offense that Christenson brought over from Missouri will should provide the receivers will plenty more chances to catch the ball, and look for Wyoming to easily get  100 receptions to their wide receivers.

The offense will most likely take a year or two for it to really develop, but there will be significant improvements from last season.

Look for a jump  similar to the one Utah made when Urban Meyer came to town and revamped from former coach Ron McBride's run-heavy offense to utilize the spread.

The results most likely will not be the same, but the increased output could be similar.  

The goal for each receiver by the coaches is 40 per receiver, but we'll just have to wait and see how this lofty goal turns out by season's end.