Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander has been named the American League Most Valuable Player. It marks the first time that a pitcher has won the MVP award since Oakland's Dennis Eckersley in 1992 and the first starting pitcher since Boston's Roger Clemens in 1986.
Wyoming Quarterback Brett Smith was named the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Smith led the Pokes to a 31-10 win over New Mexico on Saturday.
Detroit Tigers’ pitcher Justin Verlander, just days removed from winning the American League Cy Young Award, was named the American League MVP.
The Wyoming Cowboys picked up their second win of the season defeating Northern Colorado Tuesday night 75-56 at the AA in Laramie. The Pokes are 2-0 under Coach Larry Shyatt in his return to the Cowboys bench.