[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 16 (Thursday, February 26, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1066-S1067]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            CSU-WYOMING GAME

  Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I would like to take a few minutes to 
congratulate my good friend, Senator Enzi, and the University of 
Wyoming's basketball team on their hard-fought overtime victory over my 
alma mater, Colorado State University. Senator Enzi and I have engaged 
in a friendly competition whenever our schools play each other. These 
two universities are located just an hour apart on the border of 
Colorado and Wyoming and have always had quite a rivalry between them. 
Earlier this year, Senator Enzi had the opportunity to praise the Rams 
as CSU defeated Wyoming on January 24, with the score of 53 to 46. But 
like most border wars, the tables have turned and now the pleasure is 
mine. Not only do I have the tremendous opportunity to talk about the 
Wyoming basketball team on the Senate floor, but I have a tremendous 
opportunity to

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wear the Wyoming tie here for a day while I talk about that great 
basketball team from the University of Wyoming.
  Last Saturday's game marked the 184th time over 88 years that these 
two teams have met when CSU went head to head with the University of 
Wyoming in yet another border war. To my dismay, the Rams were defeated 
in overtime, 69 to 64. It was a hard-fought victory where both teams 
played outstanding games. Although CSU outrebounded Wyoming and played 
a tough defensive game, the Cowboys' offense was the deciding factor.
  Wyoming should be commended for having a great season this year, with 
a record of 18 and 6. Coach Larry Shyatt should also be recognized for 
bringing this team to the best season they have had in 11 years. The 
Cowboys certainly cannot be labeled ``slowpokes,'' considering they 
have defeated top-ranking teams such as New Mexico and Utah. In fact, 
the Cowboys are now in third place in the Western Athletic Conference 
Mountain Division and will be competing for postseason tournament 
consideration in March. Wyoming will be given serious consideration as 
a WAC entry for the NCAA Tournament. I commend Wyoming's basketball 
team, their athletic department, and the University of Wyoming for a 
job well done.
  Although Wyoming won the most recent border war, I would be remiss if 
I did not congratulate at least the Rams' seniors and wish CSU the best 
of luck in their remaining games. I look forward to a strong WAC 
contingent in the NCAA tournament and hope that CSU will be there to 
represent the Western Athletic Conference as well.
  The University of Wyoming basketball team is to be commended for a 
great win against Colorado State University. I am excited about the 
competition in the WAC, typified by the longstanding rivalry between 
the border universities.
  Great job, to the University of Wyoming.
  I yield the remainder of my time.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming.
  Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I also ask for just a couple of minutes as 
in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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