Colorado State University Athletics
Colorado State
Wyoming
Rams shut out in Border War, 44-0
11/20/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 20, 2010
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By Nick Frank
Athletic Media Relations
LARAMIE, Wyo. - Alvester Alexander rushed for 147 yards and five touchdowns as Wyoming retained the Bronze Boot and dealt Colorado State a humbling loss, 44-0, at War Memorial Stadium Saturday.
The Cowboys' win ensures their possession of the trophy for a second straight year. The fight between Wyoming (3-9, 1-7 Mountain West) and Colorado State (3-, 2-6) is the longest continuous college football rivalry west of the Mississippi River, and ends each team's season every year.
Offensively, the Rams struggled to find a rhythm as they were riddled with dropped passes, untimely penalties, and the inability to convert on third downs (2-of-15).
Freshman quarterback Pete Thomas statistically had his least productive game of the year. He went 16-of-33 with 97 yards and an interception. However, the game was enough for Thomas to break the Mountain West Conference record for freshman passing yards in a season, set by Ryan Lindley of San Diego State in 2008.
The Rams' defense also had its fair share of struggles Saturday. Missed tackles plagued the unit as CSU allowed 212 rushing yards to the Cowboys.
The loss concludes the 2010 season for the Rams, and sights are set on preparing for 2011. The Rams will have Thanksgiving week off and then begin lifting and conditioning for next season Nov. 29.
The annual Green and Gold game that signifies the conclusion of spring ball will be held April 23.
