5 Ways To Celebrate Josh Allen Getting Drafted Thursday
Josh Allen is likely to become the highest selected University of Wyoming athlete in the NFL Draft, ever on Thursday.
Currently, the highest a Poke has ever been taken in the draft was at pick fourteen. That was Ron Billingsley who was drafted by the Chargers in 1967.
Many experts, including ESPN's Mel Kiper think that Josh will possibly be the number one overall pick. Whatever happens, the excitement across Wyoming will be palpable. Josh has created several million dollars worth of exposure to the University of Wyoming and the entire state.
Check out some of our favorite ways you can celebrate when Josh is picked...
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Take A Shot At "The Buck"
ESPN is sending a TV film crew to Laramie's Buckhorn Bar. If you're going make sure to arrive early and wear your brown and gold.
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Order A Jersey
Show your support to Allen and his new team by being one of the first to order a Josh Allen jersey.
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Blow Up Social Media With Your Excitement
It might be hard to believe, but Josh gets a lot of trash talk on social media. A lot of it is because he's still largely unknown to many football fans. Let your social media followers know you're from Wyoming and believe in him.
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Hold A Brown and Gold Party
If you cant get to The Buckhorn in Laramie to celebrate, hold your own draft party. Encourage guests to wear their Pokes gear, grab some burgers and brewski's, and turn the draft up.
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Plan A Trip To See A Game
If you love football and love to travel, this is kind of a fun game because you're also rooting for him to go a place you'd like to visit. Will it be a trip to Cleveland? Maybe New York City? Buffalo? Miami?