(Laramie, WY) – Monday was Media Day at the University of Wyoming as various members of the region’s radio, tv, print and digital outlets chatted with athletes and coaches. It’s not often that the wide receiver coach gets a lot of attention at the event, but 2025 was different with the return of an all-time Cowboy great, Jovon Bouknight.

Jovon played for the Cowboys from 2002-2005 and racked up over 3,600 receiving yards, placing him as the third best UW receiver in the category (behind only Marcus Harris and Ryan Yarborough.) After graduating, the Denver native began the shift from receiver to mentor. He’s spent time coaching at Marshall, Kentucky, Oregon, Texas Tech and Utah State before returning to Laramie.

“It is a full circle moment as it all started here at the University of Wyoming,” Bouknight told reporters when he first returned. “It is great to be back in the saddle with familiar faces with our student-athletes and coaches that have so much love and passion for this program. I’m ready to hit the ground running and go back to the foundation and fundamentals.”

Coach Bouknight told County 10 at Media Day about some of his favorite memories as a UW athlete, “obviously the Vegas Bowl (2004) sticks out. I was only fortunate to win one Border War, so I think about that one from my sophomore year.”

Jovon said it’s helpful to remember his playing days to instruct this 2025 group of Cowboy receivers, especially when it comes to the eventual cold weather. “It makes us unique, the mental aspect and being mentally tough about it. Understanding that it can play into your favor in late November if you’re prepared for it.”

And the Pokes newest coach says while there’s still some improvement he’d like to see before the August 28th opener at Akron, he’s thrilled with the wide receiver room so far. “It’s been going good. I think the energy is really high, guys are flying around. A couple guys that are new are working some kinks out. For the most part we’re doing really well. The focus the next couple weeks is who’s going to step up and make plays.”

To listen to the full chat we had to with Coach Bouknight, hit the player below!

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