04/17/2013 Defense Dominates Early in Wednesday Scrimmage and Captures a 72-62 VictoryDefense Intercepts Three Passes, and Returns Two for Touchdowns 04/05/2013 Pokes Devote an Hour to Scrimmaging on FridayOffense Enjoys Big Day, Winning 73 to 23, Sophomore Punter Tim Gleeson Leaves Team 04/03/2013 Wyoming Cowboys Complete First Full-Padded Practice on WednesdayCowboys Practice Outside in War Memorial Stadium for the First Time This Spring 03/19/2013 Spring Practice to Open on Tuesday, March 26Practices Will be in the Mornings and Open to the Public and Media, Spring Game Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. 11/06/2012 Wyoming Cowboys Travel to New Mexico to Challenge the Lobos SaturdayConference rivals will meet for the 65th time 11/03/2012 Colorado State vs WyomingColorado State vs Wyoming 10/27/2012 Wyoming vs. No 21 Boise State - AP PhotosWyoming vs. No 21 Boise State - AP Photos 09/01/2012 Cowboys vs TexasCowboys vs Texas 11/21/2011 Wyoming vs. New Mexico (AP - 11/19/11)Wyoming vs. New Mexico (AP - 11/19/11) 11/12/2011 Wyoming at Air Force - Nov. 12, 2011Wyoming at Air Force - Nov. 12, 2011 UW This Season: Blair Burns enters the 2012 campaign as the starter at cornerback and figures to be even more effective in his sophomore season. He'll be one of the leaders on what could be a stout pass defense. 2011: Burns made a quick transition from high school to college football. The true freshman began the season as a backup cornerback, but earned a starting spot in the fifth game of the season and started the final nine games of the year. He was named a First Team Freshman All-American by CBSSports.com and the Football Writers Association of America and Honorable Mention Freshman All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com. He also earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors from the Mountain West. Burns led Wyoming in interceptions, with four, and ranked No. 2 in the Mountain West and No. 38 in the nation in interceptions. He had two interceptions versus Bowling Green, one at the goal line against TCU to stop a scoring drive and one at Colorado State to end the game. Burns concluded the regular season with 48 total tackles, 1.5 TFLs, one fumble recovery and four pass breakups. He tied for seventh in the MW in passes defended (8). His best game came against Bowling Green -- two interceptions, one fumble recovery and six tackles. He had a season high nine tackles at Utah State. Burns recorded seven tackles and had one pass breakup at San Diego State, and he broke up a season high three passes vs. UNLV. He was honored as the team's Freshman of the Year at the year-end awards banquet. High School: Burns was an Honorable Mention All-State and First Team All-District 5A selection as a cornerback at Plano High School. His senior year, he was credited with 56 tackles, intercepted six passes, had 16 pass breakups and returned one kickoff for a touchdown. He helped lead Plano to a 7-4 record and the first round of the state playoffs. His name was placed on the Plano Senior High Wall of Honor following his senior season for earning Collin County All-District honors in football. His junior season, Burns made 46 tackles, intercepted two passes and broke up 14 other passes. He earned Second Team All-District his junior season, as his team went 5-8 on the season. His sophomore year, he was part of a 10-2 team that advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. He played for head coach Jaydon McCullough at Plano Senior High. Personal: Born July 9, 1993, he is the son of Paulette and Arthur Burns and has one younger sister, Brandi. His dad played baseball at Mississippi Valley State. Burns was also recruited by Louisiana Monroe and Texas Tech. He has not decided on a major at UW. Career Stats:
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