Wyoming
Josh Allen’s jersey number becomes the first in UW Football history to be retired
The University of Wyoming’s (UW) former quarterback, Josh Allen, returned to War Memorial Stadium this weekend for a historic jersey retirement ceremony.
During halftime of the Pokes’ last home game this weekend, a 7-13 loss to the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, he stepped onto Jonah Field again.
Allen played for the Cowboys from 2015 to 2017. A broken collarbone took him out of play early on in his first season with the Pokes, but he was back in action in 2016 as Wyoming’s starter.
Over the next two years, he built a loyal following with his dynamic and effective play style. He led the Pokes to back-to-back bowl games, winning the 2017 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, and brought a 2016 Mountain West Championship bid.
Allen was the seventh overall pick when he was drafted to the Buffalo Bills in 2018, where his star continued to rise. He was voted NFL League MVP for the 2024 season.
At UW and for the Bills, Allen has donned the same now iconic number. Fans sport it at any given UW game, but this weekend’s home game was a sea of 17s in brown and gold for the Cowboys, red and blue for the Bills, or split down the middle to rep both teams.
During halftime, Allen stepped onto Jonah Field again to make history. The band marched to form the number 17 behind him. Allen was joined by his now-retired collegiate coach, Craig Bohl and his parents, Joel and Lavonne.
The university officially retired his number in front of a rowdy, sold-out crowd. He becomes the third ever Cowboy to have a jersey retired. Allen joins men’s basketball players Fennis Dembo and Kenny Sailors.
Allen received a framed #17 UW jersey, and a huge “#17 Josh Allen” stamped on the west side of the stadium was revealed.
“There’s so many people that I can thank for this achievement. A lot of teammates here, I love you guys,” Allen said to start a short speech. “Coach Bohl, coach [Brent Vigen], the people that believed in me. The fans and the support here in Wyoming. I’m so honored and blessed to represent this university and this beautiful state. I love you guys. Thank you. God bless. Go Pokes!” he concluded, before adding, “And it will always suck to be a CSU Ram!”
The crowd went wild.
Gaining the knowledge to become an outdoorsy type of person isn’t easy. It takes time, dedication, and the desire to sometimes get out of your comfort zone. Sure, if you grew up in the outdoors, but it’s been a while since you’ve actually been out hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping, you may be a little rusty, but you have a leg up on those who haven’t.
If you’re in Wyoming, there’s a good chance that taking advantage of the incredible outdoor activities we have available has crossed your mind, but where to start is the big question. Asking others for help is one way, but there’s sometimes an element of intimidation or embarrassment involved.
If you’re a woman looking for that help and want to avoid the intimidation, you should really check out the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshops this summer. It’s held at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, and everything you need to learn about the outdoors is provided, including food and lodging.
The registration deadline is March 31, meaning you have just a couple of weeks to apply for one or all of the offered workshops.
There are multiple options available depending on your level of outdoor knowledge.
Basic BOW Workshop: Introductory level camp teaching outdoor survival, basic fly fishing, backpacking, how to shoot, outdoor photography, and more. There will be two of these workshops, June 5-7 and August 7-9. $150
Fly Fishing Beyond BOW Workshop: The focus here is on fly fishing. Learn the basics and then put them to use. This workshop runs July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Backpacking Beyond BOW: This workshop is all about backpacking, hiking, cooking on the trail, adjusting to the trail, and preparing for the trip. You’ll learn how to properly pack your bag, set up camp, and then head out on an overnight trip. July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Become a BOW Instructor: Here’s where you put your years of experience to work by sharing your skills and knowledge with others, helping them learn the tricks and tips of the outdoors.
Not only will these workshops help get you started on a life in the outdoors, but you’re likely going to gain some street cred with your family when you can teach them the skills they’ll need to get out and celebrate a Wyoming lifestyle.
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