BYU Football Guide: 2009 Info

General Information

Location: Laramie, Wyoming

Stadium: Jonah Field at War Memorial

Stadium

Capacity: 29,086

Surface: Desso Challenge Pro 60

Colors: Brown and Gold

Nickname: Cowboys, Pokes

Founded: 1886

Conference: Mountain West

President: Dr. Tom Buchanan

Enrollment: 13,476

Director of Athletics: Tom Burman

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Dave Christensen

Record At Wyoming: 7-6 (1 year)

Overall Record: 7-6

Assistant Coaches:

Marcus Arroyo (Offensive

Coordinator/Quarterbacks)

Jim Harding (Offensive Line)

Pete Kaligis (Offensive Line)

Jason Ray (Running Backs)

Derek Sage (Receivers)

Marty English (Defensive

Coordinator/Linebackers)

Mike Fanoga (Outside Linebackers)

Alex Grinch (Defensive

Secondary/Recruiting Coordinator)

Jerry Montgomery (Defensive Line)

Rick Mallory (Director of Football

Operations)

Matt Rahl (Director of Recruiting)

Brent Vernon (Offensive Graduate

Assistant)

Jared Petrino (Defensive Graduate

Assistant)

TEAM INFORMATION

2009 Overall Record: 7-6

2009 Conference Record/Finish: 4-4 (5th,

MWC)

2009 Final Ranking: N/A

Last Bowl: 2009 New Mexico Bowl – beat

Fresno State 35-28

Offensive System: Spread

Defensive System: 4-3, Multiple

Starters Returning:

16 (7 off/7 def/2 special)

Starters Lost:

8 (4 off/4 def/0 special)

Returning Statistical Leaders

Rushing: Alvester Alexander (640 yds.)

Passing: Austyn Carta-Samuels (1,953

yds.)

Receiving: David Leonard (705 yds.)

Tackles: Chris Prosinski (140)

Sacks: Josh Biezuns (3.5)

Interceptions: Shamiel Gary, Tashaun

Gipson (3)

2010 SCHEDULE

Sept. 4 Southern Utah

Sept. 11 Texas

Sept. 18 Boise State

Sept. 25 Air Force

Oct. 2 Toledo

Oct. 9 TCU

Oct. 16 Utah

Oct. 23 BYU

Oct. 30 San Diego State

Nov. 6 New Mexico

Nov. 13 UNLV

Nov. 20 Colorado State

2009 RESULTS

Sept. 5 Weber State W, 29-22

Sept. 12 Texas L, 41-10

Sept. 19 at Colorado L, 24-0

Sept. 26 UNLV W, 30-27

Oct. 3 at Florida Atl. W, 30-28

Oct. 10 New Mexico W, 37-13

Oct. 17 at Air Force L, 10-0

Oct. 31 at Utah L, 22-10

Nov. 7BYU L, 52-0

Nov. 14 at San Diego St. W, 30-27

Nov. 21 TCU L, 45-10

Nov. 27 at Colorado St. W, 17-16

Dec. 19 Fresno St. (2OT) W, 35-28

SERIES INFORMATION

Record vs. Wyoming: 43-30-3

In Provo: 26-13

In Laramie: 16-17-3

Neutral Site: 1-0

Last Meeting: 11/7/09

Result: BYU won 52-0

SPORTS INFORMATION

FB Media Relations Director: Tim Harkins
Office Phone: (307) 766-2256
SID Fax: (307) 766-2346
Press Box Phone: (307) 766-2222
E-mail: tharkins@uwyo.edu
Website Address: www.WyomingAthletics.com