Quarterback Ian Hetrick, a redshirt junior college transfer, was forced to take every snap in Wyoming’s final spring practice and made the most of his opportunity.
Hetrick completed 20-of-31 passes for 269 yards, including TD throws to tight end Jesson Salyards and 55- and 71-yard strikes to wide receiver Hoost Marsh.
Senior backup QB Jacob Doss was sidelined with a recent shoulder injury and starter Karsten Sween was held out of contact all spring because of minor knee surgery.
“Ian was big time today,” Wyoming coach Joe Glenn said. “He had an opportunity to show what he could do, and he was terrific.”
Glenn cited defensive end Mike Neuhaus (two sacks and two tackles for losses) and linebacker Brandon Haugen (nine tackles, a sack, two tackles for losses). Cornerback Julius Stinson had a pass breakup and a sack, and Billy Vinnedge averaged 50.1 yards on seven punts.
Glenn came out of the Cowboys’ spring camp upbeat about the offensive line competition, where several positions are open going into August camp.
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PLAYERS TO WATCH:
QB Karsten Sween, So. – Despite being held out of contact, Sween improved steadily after helping the Cowboys win five of their last seven games.
WR/KR Hoost Marsh, Sr. – Stood out in a deep receiving corps, scoring twice in the final practice.
LB Ward Dobbs, Jr. – Second- team all-Mountain West as a sophomore.
SPRING SURPRISES:
C Erik Kottom, Fr. – Redshirt challenging for playing time.
QB Ian Hetrick, Jr. – Monster final practice gives Cowboys great depth.
DT John Fletcher, So. – Joe Glenn was impressed with youngster from Erie.
POSITIONS TO WATCH:
RB – Solid Wynel Seldon is back for his senior year, but Devin Moore ran a 4.31 for the pro scouts and will get more carries. Underclassmen Darius Terry and Jimmy DeAndrea impressed this spring.
WR – One of the deepest corps in the MWC with Michael Ford, Greg Bolling and spring-game star Marsh.
CB seniors Michael Medina and Julius Stinson – Offer a solid tandem while the safety position reloads.
