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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, December 15, 2011
by hb arnett 15 Dec '11

15 Dec '11

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Cougar-Clicks> Thursday, December 15, 2011 BYU's <http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCoQFjA A&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dallasnews.com%2Fsports%2Fcollege-sports%2Fheadlines% 2F20111214-despite-wanting-more-players-from-texas-byu-s-academics-religious -affiliation-make-recruiting-tough.ece&ei=lefpTqekFOWg2AW7lLm4CA&usg=AFQjCNF GYxiJDWJonGb3fjk2oUdz4q54gg&sig2=Ii0G0b2DCOFwwFkAubfTjw> academics, religious affiliation make tough to recruit in Texas ... be sure and check out the comments on the story. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7002071 95/BYU-basketball-Cougars-join-fight-in-childrens-cancer-cause.html&ct=ga&ca d=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAgsGm9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=90XlAhNaKTw&usg=AFQjCNGVE3 -s4Jm-pagJv_v_-bDuq8yg7A> BYU basketball: Cougars join fight in children's cancer cause Deseret News By Brandon Gurney, Deseret News PROVO - Coach Dave Rose and his wife Cheryl have been anxiously involved with the Children with Cancer Christmas Foundation (CCCF) since he first came to BYU as an assistant coach. It wasn't until 2009, when Rose faced ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://suncoastpinellas.tbo.com/content/20 11/dec/15/PINEWSO9-phus-fuller-off-to-byu-later-has-canes-un/areasports/&ct= ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAn4Om9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=X80vGpdTu54&usg=AFQjC NFb2_VFR7Bp5t7DY_eF8ngk0ZVawA> PHU's Fuller off to BYU later, has 'Canes unbeaten now Suncoast News With Fuller high-scoring potential roaming the perimeter, PHU is off to a blistering 9-0 start that includes a couple monumental wins for a program not deep in girls basketball history. The icing of Fuller's signing with BYU truly came a few days later ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.chron.com/sports/article/No-6-B aylor-dunks-past-Bethune-Cookman-69-42-2403910.php&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATA COAJAn4Om9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=X80vGpdTu54&usg=AFQjCNEt_P0NZ0myFZT3XKEzd7G scVg2uw> No. 6 Baylor dunks past Bethune-Cookman 69-42 Houston Chronicle They shot 56 percent (28 of 50) from the field, including 14 of 22 (64 percent) after halftime. Baylor had last played Dec. 4 at Northwestern, a 69-41 victory. The next game is the Bears' second road game of the season, Saturday at BYU. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/sbt-n otre-dame-football-notebook-weis-returns-visits-crist-and-dieter-20111214,0, 2049590.story&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAj_Gl9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Ja2a 2DCn40c&usg=AFQjCNFRizr-oOo9VVUSmTdqzFfeG1h3oQ> Notre Dame Football notebook: Weis returns, visits Crist and Dieter South Bend Tribune Also on the guest list, according to Dieter, is BYU impending transfer Jake Heaps. The Sammamish, Wash., product was one of the top QB prospects nationally in the recruiting cycle that ended in February of 2010. Weis was recruiting Heaps to ND when he <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://yourseason.suntimes.com/home/944927 8-393/boys-basketball-college-coaches-watch-simeon-roll-by-carver.html&ct=ga &cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA7OSl9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=xp9zJ9UzG-w&usg=AFQjCNH LD5lYMiy3_OrDfrX1xb1Tg66sdw> Boys Basketball: College coaches watch Simeon roll by Carver Chicago Sun-Times Representatives from Georgetown, Missouri State, Michigan State and Illinois along with head coaches Johnny Dawkins from Stanford, Buzz Williams of Marquette and Roy Williams of North Carolina came to see uncommitted juniors Jabari Parker, ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7002071 30/BYU-notebook-All-4-of-Hurricanes-losses-came-to-top-20-teams.html&ct=ga&c ad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFA0eCl9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=a2sbs-XXajE&usg=AFQjCNEno FVSdkb_FmluZWSqpsXeeIkEsQ> BYU notebook: All 4 of Hurricane's losses came to top 20 teams Deseret News According to the latest BCS Standings, the Sooners are No. 14, the Cowboys are No. 3, the Broncos are No. 7, and the Cougars are No. 19. Combined, they boast a record of 43-6. "Their losses are to top-10 or top-5 opponents, which means if you're not <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D18497596%26nid %3D504&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAy7Gl9wRIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=fRDpxlURiEU&u sg=AFQjCNF4fhk92icW_hAjAa4fGqUaNY2UDA> Prep basketball: Orem is No. 1 in latest Coaches Poll KSL-TV The marquee game Thursday features Nick Emery and Lone Peak against Denver East and point guard Dominic Collier who is a member of the U16 USA Basketball ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball /blog/_/name/katz_andy/id/7351968/what-addition-san-diego-state-means-big-we st-conference-college-basketball&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA19uj9wRIAVAAW ABiBWVuLVVT&cd=1YLHslxUtBs&usg=AFQjCNG_tVFdZzTs3aw03judc6YD75oq0w> Aztecs will challenge other schools ESPN (blog) BYU's attraction to the WCC this season wasn't just about joining a faith-based, private conference. The Cougars wanted to join a league which is a major player on the West Coast. The San Diego State program that the Big West is adding in two seasons

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by hb arnett 14 Dec '11

14 Dec '11

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, December 14, 2011
by hb arnett 14 Dec '11

14 Dec '11

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Cougar-Clicks> Wednesday, December 14, 2011 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_195390 50&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAqP2e9wRIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=KcaqnUuVjSw&usg=A FQjCNFdLpmWuN594bOyUYsm8fcCzDFNbA> Chaparral's Cory Calvert out 4-6 weeks with broken wrist Denver Post The senior, who has committed to BYU, was hurt on a foul when two players ... Fellow senior guard Josh Adams, who is averaging 19.5 points per game, ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7002068 03/Ranking-the-best-of-the-BYU-quarterbacks-that-left-the-program.html&ct=ga &cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAzfug9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=FgetRoiCAZw&usg=AFQjCNF xNOPcp2TiEWhk3l5s9l78mzqOBA> Ranking the best of the BYU quarterbacks that left the program Deseret News As a senior he started 12 games (he missed three starts with injuries) and threw for 2439 yards and 14 touchdowns. Another injury sidelined him in the early going of the I-AA championship game, and the Grizzlies lost 27-25. Miller, who set a Big Sky ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://blogs.mercurynews.com/collegesports /2011/12/13/college-football-the-five-best-bowl-games/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAA oATABOAFAjPig9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=vITdwX_hbrM&usg=AFQjCNF7CLiod3XHud0Gaum NW9y3rqKjRw> College football: The five best bowl games San Jose Mercury News (blog) Both teams can score: BYU finished with three consecutive 40+ point games while Tulsa had 50+ in two of its last three. (The 1980 Holiday Bowl - BYU 46, SMU 45 - remains my standard for non-BCS thrillers. I don't understand why every BYU bowl game ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7002068 17/BYU-Tulsa-coaches-flying-high-going-into-bowl-game.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARg BIAAoATAAOABA5O2g9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=TCTfbJixYqU&usg=AFQjCNFXSV0NJll0D9K sDjF62iNtOPP9Ow> BYU, Tulsa coaches flying high Deseret News By Jeff Call, Deseret News As part of the ninth annual Armed Forces Bowl festivities, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall and Tulsa coach Bill Blankenship were in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, and they enjoyed a rare birds-eye view of The Metroplex. ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7053957 52/Fanaika-homing-in-on-his-commit-decision.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAO ABA-qKf9wRIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=MBbGwcIgwws&usg=AFQjCNHchqP7pSB08lIqXx6clIndJku BpA> Fanaika homing in on his commit decision Deseret News Brandon Fanaika dominated the line play on both sides of the football. ... "I'm probably going to take official visits to Utah, BYU and to Stanford," he ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7002068 54/Community-shows-support-for-Timpview-coach-Louis-Wong.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQ ARgBIAAoATAAOABAyLSh9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=ybWT6EcSPHQ&usg=AFQjCNG8nu1Nhw_o 5UR6LKY4c4gzvgOHnQ> Community shows support for Timpview coach Louis Wong Deseret News He finished his address with a statement from former BYU head coach LaVell Edwards which said he has the highest regard for Wong and his leadership ability. The Provo School Board met Tuesday to discuss a new policy governing fundraising and donations ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/cent ral/provo/fundraising-probe-sparks-big-response-backing-wong/article_cd38d92 8-c82e-5a7f-9fd7-89ef54d115f7.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAm7yh9wRIAVg BYgVlbi1VUw&cd=IJd5V9Gz2B8&usg=AFQjCNGM53kH-fhZP2f1vcWF3x7qAeevdg> Fundraising probe sparks big response backing Wong Daily Herald ... Thunderbird head coach included 90 minutes of statements from current and former players, including former BYU and Timpview running back Harvey Unga. ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.espnflorida.com/tuck-bcss-worst -nightmare-the-mountain-west-conference/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA2p6f9 wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=m_2gW7voGW0&usg=AFQjCNFGs3voTzebv-lCAN2rR8rkR3lnYQ> Tuck: BCS'S Worst Nightmare- The Mountain West Conference ESPN Florida Utah beat Alabama in the Sugar Bowl in 2008, but has left for the Pac-12. TCU went to back-2-back BCS bowls the next two seasons, but will leave for the Big XII next season. And Boise State just joined, but will be leaving in 2013 for the Big East. BYU ...

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by hb arnett 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

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13 Dec '11

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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, December 13, 2011
by hb arnett 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Cougar-Clicks> Tuesday, December 13, 2011 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byucougars.com/w-softball/byu-annou nces-move-pcsc-2013&ct=ga&cad=CAEQARgAIAAoATAAOABA_cSa9wRIAVAAWABiAmVu&cd=aI 2E6D-FXOI&usg=AFQjCNEK2jFHMDjiqfkiDlfcS0yPqYxSLg> BYU Announces Move to PCSC in 2013 BYUCougars.com Brigham Young University has accepted an invitation to join the Pacific Coast Softball Conference, PCSC Commissioner Ellen Moore announced Monday. The Cougars' first year in the PCSC will be the 2013 softball season. The addition of BYU will give the ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/12/4117995/k ings-blog-video-coach-jimmer.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAqKqa9wRIAVAA WABiBWVuLVVT&cd=uNQcvd2hIec&usg=AFQjCNEAbwZ8v3QZ0dzgeZspetjvSf2sDQ> Kings blog: Video - Coach, Jimmer talk after training camp workout Sacramento Bee By Jason Jones Kings coach Paul Westphal and rookie Jimmer Fredette talk about the state of the team after a third day of workouts in preparation for the upcoming NBA season. Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news%3Fslug% 3Ddf-fox_college_basketball_weekly_watch_121211&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgAIAAoATAAOA BAnfeZ9wRIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=MAsIgHfPKWk&usg=AFQjCNE9AdJdUv-3hZ5UynOyoEZmu28s PA> Weekly Watch: Undefeateds face tall tasks Yahoo! Sports BYU is 8-2 in its first season without Jimmer Fredette, and the Cougars now are built around ... Top individual matchup: Weber State G Damian Lillard vs. ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.registerguard.com/web/sports/27 316517-41/oregon-didn-leg-somebody-asper.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAA OABA_syc9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=DiYBOwMcTUc&usg=AFQjCNFG0GWZO4PhlA1Yv4QyPZX3 Im6WWA> Ask a Duck: Mark Asper The Register-Guard Then they called me back, and visited my high school the next day, and basically told me I'd be a bad Mormon if I didn't go to BYU. I was like, "Jeez, great, that really makes me want to come!" They just blew it. They did a terrible job of recruiting ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.offtheblockblog.com/2011/12/byu -projected-to-win-mpsf-in-conference-preseason-poll/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoA TAAOABAs86c9wRIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=FURHwHyYlyY&usg=AFQjCNENectJZJQ7h7DGiir8Aj_ ZUt6F4A> BYU projected to win MPSF in conference preseason poll | Off the ... BYU one year after finishing in second place in the MPSF is now projected to win the conference this upcoming season. The Cougars received six of 12 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/12/13/1 751323/hadley-earns-all-area-mvp-nod.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAzKSc 9wRIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=EriZ1KU_2D4&usg=AFQjCNGLxghxLMpNDI_E4SHwbJB8NbKfaw> Hadley earns All-Area MVP nod Mid Columbia Tri City Herald Hadley, who will suit up for BYU as a true freshman next fall, ... Southridge took four spots, led by quarterback Matt Mendenhall and receiver Josh Richards ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DA7UsfQF -zVM&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA4uOb9wRIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=gUwLkz0kohs&usg =AFQjCNFKvkMFcav4kfB83HZFkLDeAWVWRg> Jabari Parker Fall 2011 Highlights - John Lucas Midwest ... - YouTube Jabari Parker shows why he's considered to be one of the top players in the class of 2013 ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7002065 09/Utahs-top-prep-basketball-talent-will-test-itself-against-out-of-state-te ams.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAy-Kb9wRIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=bisp3rG2BqY &usg=AFQjCNFUO95TrsUqYHLd16Mka54LukUEpA> Utah's top prep basketball talent will test itself against out-of ... Deseret News Lone Peak High's BYU-bound Nick Emery is being touted as the state's best junior and is expected to lead the state in scoring. Emery's Lone Peak teammate TJ ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/ _/id/7346774/mountain-west-conference-request-bcs-automatic-bid-2012-13&ct=g a&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABApIOb9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=eNxR9Ae_8ps&usg=AFQjCN FHnIcX3SprV8Fgrcp0hoL3QzNcow> Mountain West requesting automatic bid ESPN The MWC also lost BYU after last season. Fresno State and Nevada will join the MWC next season and Hawaii is scheduled to enter in 2013. The league also said no further decisions were made on plans for the Mountain West to merge in football with ...

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 32, Issue 21
by hb arnett 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 32, Issue 21
by hb arnett 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

HB Arnett's COUGAR SPORTSLINE 801 372 0819 hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 32, Issue 21 - December 12, 2011 Click <http://www.cougarclicks.com/products/index.php?type=450&PCID=450:0:0:0:0> Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions YEAR END NAMES AND NUMBERS 12...As in 12 days of Christmas, which is three days more than BYU will be practicing in preparation for the Armed Forces Bowl game in Dallas. Bronco Mendenhall and the boys will not begin practicing for the Dec. 30 game against Tulsa until Monday, Dec. 19. Gary Crowton...The former head coach at Louisiana Tech and BYU and offensive coordinator at Oregon, LSU and currently at Maryland, is openly pursuing the head coaching vacancy at his alma mater, Colorado State. Jake Heaps...BYU's backup quarterback announced last week that he is transferring in search of greener pastures and a new start towards his dream job of NFL quarterback. He punctuated his exit with profuse praise of his former teammates and coaches, but there was no mention this time of his public relations director. Taysom Hill...We call him Riley Nelson on steroids. The incoming true freshman will be enrolled at BYU in January. He is 6-2, 220 and runs a 4.5 forty. He will be returning from a mission in Australia and originally signed with Jim Harbaugh and Stanford out of Highland HS in Pocatello. Because he never enrolled at Palo Alto, he will be a true freshman. He has what we call the spit-in-yur face football mentality (in a unique returned missionary way), similar to what Nelson and Max Hall have. Like Nelson and Hall, competiveness and toughness won't be an issue for Hill. >From a general manager point of view, BYU has just pulled off a 2-1 personnel move. They have given up Heaps to a team to be named later, and get two quarterback prospects in return. Heaps, in hindsight, was just a prospect also. He never developed into a polished player in his two years at BYU. Besides Hill, in January, BYU will also be bringing in Ammon Olsen, a 6-5 pure passer from Alta HS in Sandy, UT. Olsen can sling it. He signed with Southern Utah out of high school and saw part time action with SUU as a freshman. He will be returning from an LDS mission in Mexico and will be a sophomore in eligibility. He was the 5A MVP in Utah in 2008 and led his Alta Hawks to the state title. In his senior season, he completed 193-of 306 passes for 3209 yards and 36 touchdowns. He also ran for 860 yards and an additional 11 TDs. Coming out of high school he was 6-4, 205 pounds. Mike Leach...The BYU alumnus and former head coach at Texas Tech will be making his Washington State coaching debut next September in Provo against the Cougars. BYU and WSU formally announced that the two schools have signed a home and home agreement in football. Leach and Bronco Mendenhall are two of the most eclectic coaches in college today. They are both unique in their styles of coaching and approach to the game. Both like to brag about their eclectic reading habits and books they have read. Part of the BYU-WSU contract stipulates that in case the games end in a tie, instead of going to overtime, the winner will be determined by which coach can give the best book report on subjects such as pirates, surfing, or organizational behaviors. Bonus points will be given according to which fan base can stand listening the longest to those reports. Robert Anae...The former assistant coach for Leach, survived the recent coaching change at Arizona. Anae was re-hired by Rich Rodriquez at Arizona. He will be retained as the offensive line coach for the Wildcats. 6 or 5...Those are the numbers at which Baylor will be ranked nationally in basketball when they face BYU this Saturday in Provo. 3 to 5 will also be the point spread by which Baylor should be favored over the Cougars in this game. The last time BYU faced a top ten ranked team in basketball in Provo, Wake Forest defeated Dave Rose and his squad. There is a similarity between WF and Baylor and it isn't their rankings or point spread. It is the number of future NBA players Wake Forest had on their roster and the number of current future NBA players Baylor has on its roster. Both had and have at least two. Unless Brandon Davies improves play both in consistency and production, BYU has no NBA players on its roster. Noah Hartsock...No question that Hartsock is BYU's best and most consistent player so far this season. What has been a surprise to us is that he is now producing points while playing with his back to the basket. He has some legitimate low post moves. He has always been a nice face up player because he can hit the mid-range shoot, but he now has added the low block arsenal to his game. Can't prove it yet, and it may just be anecdotal evidence, but it looks like Mark Pope, the new BYU assistant coach, may already be paying dividends for the Cougars. Hartsock's low post game and the development of Nate Austin right out of the gate from missionary service has been impressive. Speaking of Austin, it's time announcers doing BYU's televised games quit referring to the roster and start actually looking at Austin. Most of those announcers still say that Austin is 6-10, 190 pounds. That may be what he was in high school, but anyone with eyes can see that Austin is now at least 230 pounds. Jamaal Williams...It is no secret that BYU has no big-time running back on its current roster. Other than Adam Hine moving from a redshirt year to active duty next season, the only other hope for a major breakthrough at running back for the Cougars is Jamaal Williams. The BYU commit from Summit High School in Fontana, Calif. had a very productive year. He was instrumental in leading his team to the CIF Easter Section Championship last week in a 24-17 win over Heritage HS. Williams had 17 carries for 181 yards in the championship game. For the season he finished with over 1000 yards rushing and 21 touchdowns. Iona Pritchard and Ryker Mathews...Most BYU football fans will have their eyes glued to the recruiting list of signees that the Cougars will release on Feb. 1 of 2012 during letter of intent signing day. They would be better served to keep their eyes on the return from injuries of these two current members of the team. Pritchard, a fullback and Mathews, an offensive tackle, will both be back for next fall. Pritchard was supposed to be the next Manase Tonga, a power back who can catch the ball coming out of the backfield. Mathews was vying for a starting job in fall camp. He probably will be the heir apparent as a redshirt freshman to departing left tackle Matt Reynolds. Both Pritchard and Mathews will be major additions to the starting lineups this coming season. Pritchard broke and dislocated his ankle and Mathews had surgery on his foot. Bronco Mendenhall...According to published reports last week, Bronco Mendenhall removed his name from consideration for the head coaching vacancy at UCLA. In other published reports, I announced that I withdrew my name from consideration for the Presidency of the United States. Sadie Brijs...The five-year old granddaughter of my brother was in the same room with her grandpa and dad. The BYU vs. Utah women's basketball game was on television in the background. Neither of them was watching. After a few minutes of Sadie looking at the television to see what was on, she turned to her dad and grandpa and asked, "Why do boys want to watch girls playing basketball?" I have been asking that same question for the last 30 years. 16...The Sweet Sixteen is what BYU will have to return to in basketball this year if Dave Rose is to have any kind of chance of landing Jabari Parker next fall. Parker is considered the top junior recruit in the nation. He plays at Simeon HS in Chicago and is being pursued incessantly by the college basketball heavy weights of Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and others. >From our vantage point the other factors that will all have to work in BYU's favor are Mormons, Marriage and Mom. The Mormon factor is becoming more wide known. Parker was featured last week in a very flattering and complimentary piece about Parker and his Mormon faith. It followed him and chronicled his regular attendance at early morning seminary at the Hyde Park Ward in Chicago. The story ran in the New York Times, along with other major newspapers across the country. Most stories also included a photo of Parker giving the opening prayer at seminary. The consensus among scouts who work for the NBA is that Parker will be a sure fire lottery pick after he plays the required one year of college basketball. If he is as good as advertised, he will still be a lottery pick after just one year whether he plays that year at Kentucky or BYU. That is where marriage comes in. We don't advocate any 18-year old getting married at that age. But if Parker is a lock for the NBA, it's not too early to be thinking long range about marriage. Let's be real. The NBA lifestyle doesn't champion chastity. A good marriage relationship for Mormons or other NBA players is a good first step in surviving the off court culture of professional basketball. It certainly isn't fool proof, but it is better than nothing. If Parker is as advertised as a faithful member of the LDS Church and is as advertised as a sure fire NBA player at the early age of 18 or 19, it is not too early to start at least thinking about future partners of the female persuasion to help him endure the NBA culture and climate. Even if it is too early for Parker himself to think about it, it is not too early for his parents to be thinking about it. His mother and the rest of his siblings are active LDS. His dad is not a member of the Church. In our opinion, BYU should be pitching future marriage prospects for Parker as part of their recruiting pitch. Let's be honest, there are more LDS prospects in this pool at BYU for Parker than anywhere else. In our opinion, the only hope for BYU in this recruiting race will have to rely on a sweet sixteen re-run, marriage and mom. Matt Carlino...Here's hoping that the UCLA transfer is as good a shooter as advertised. BYU needs another consistent shooter from the guard line in general and at the point in particular. Carlino will finally be eligible to play this Saturday against Baylor. Depending on how the Bears defend the Cougar guards, Carlino could see from a few minutes to significant minutes against Baylor, especially if he can knock down open shots when they come to him. Despite committing to Indiana and then signing with UCLA and transferring to BYU, Carlino has not played a minute yet at this level of basketball. It will very, very interesting to see how he does during the remainder of December. Nick Emery...The BYU commit, who is only a junior at Lone Peak HS, opened his season last week by scoring 39 points against Cottonwood HS. T.J. Haws...Another BYU commit, but only a sophomore, also had a nice season debut in the same game at Lone Peak. He scored 22 points in the win over Cottonwood. Jordan Chatman...A BYU signee, the senior played two games last week. He scored 31 and 7 points in a win and a loss. He is getting plenty of defensive attention with teams double and triple teaming him. Cory Calvert...The 6-4 guard, who signed in November with BYU out of Chaparral HS in Parker, CO., scored 32 points last week in a game against Overland and then added 21 points against Smoky Hill. Both Calvert and Chatman will serve LDS missions before enrolling at BYU. 1...That is what the BYU men's volleyball team was ranked nationally in preseason picks. BYU TELEVISION TIMETABLE BYU vs. Baylor Saturday, Dec 17 at Provo Tipoff: Noon Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Buffalo Tuesday, Dec 20 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs UC Santa Barbara Thursday, Dec 22 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Cal State San Marcos Tuesday, Dec 27 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. St. Mary's Thursday, Dec 29 at Moraga Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Tulsa Friday, Dec 30 at Dallas Kickoff: 10:00 am Mountain Time TV: ESPN BYU vs. San Diego Saturday, Dec 31 at Provo Tipoff: 4:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, December 12, 2011
by hb arnett 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Cougar-Clicks> Monday, December 12, 2011 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/53094 685-88/bowl-byu-game-football.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABApdKV9wR IAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=bq7vGi70FWA&usg=AFQjCNGSsbJR_k-H1FLnRQM9H2F0B2akaQ> BYU football: Cougars won't practice for bowl game until Dec. 19 Salt Lake Tribune But BYU's Bronco Mendenhall is not like a lot of coaches, as many Cougar football followers are aware. BYU still hasn't had an official practice since beating Hawaii 41-20 on Dec. 3 and learning the next day it will face Tulsa in the Armed Forces Bowl ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7002061 69/BYU-basketball-Cougars-focusing-on-studies-then-Baylor.html&ct=ga&cad=CAc QARgBIAAoATAAOABA1MeV9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=xlyt13i-D90&usg=AFQjCNGURZ7jWAC WY2l7QMCBE-sSVgOfCg> BYU basketball: Cougars focusing on studies, then Baylor Deseret News By Jeff Call, Deseret News PROVO - The BYU Cougars must deal with some tests in the classroom before facing a big test on the court this weekend. The Cougars, who defeated Utah, 61-42, at the Huntsman Center last Saturday, are taking some time <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7002061 88/Mixed-results-for-local-college-hoops.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA l7KX9wRIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=6jMcq83LecE&usg=AFQjCNGR8iXDq7Rgj79bPFztbfEmguU1 Hw> Mixed results for local college basketball Deseret News By Mike Sorensen, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY - Catching up on the local college basketball scene a month into the season ... As was proven Saturday, the BYU-Utah rivalry is not much of one right now. The Cougars have won 10 of the last 11 games in ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/11/4116093/k ings-blog-kings-show-their-three.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAovGW9wRI AVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=V5KtPBIvaK0&usg=AFQjCNGsRLobCrvloxeU4U-uGRKw2YyhGQ> Kings blog: Kings show their three-guard lineup during practice Sacramento Bee Tyreke Evans, Marcus Thornton and Jimmer Fredette were on the court together along with JJ Hickson and DeMarcus Cousins the first time around before the bigs began rotating. The three-guard set was successful for the Kings last season. ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/530937 44-77/game-byu-utah-tompkins.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAo-iW9wRI AVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=TAufV3OO4MY&usg=AFQjCNFS6XNqS6ik1SuchA1MPT_nY91abg> Scott D. Pierce: FSN guys tried too hard to sell BYU-Utah basketball game Salt Lake Tribune As Fox Sports Net's Barry Tompkins and Reggie Theus did leading into Saturday's BYU-Utah basketball game. They soft-pedaled the Utes' ongoing difficulties. Their harshest comment was Tompkins saying, "BYU comes in on a roll. Utah comes in having been <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sbsun.com/sports/ci_19522241&ct =ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAoMKR9wRIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=vO_jV8um05Y&usg=AFQjCN HLVgzmYHzKAxtgWAxoZEfj-CuMQg> Porter's tiebreaking touchdown in fourth lifts Summit to title San Bernardino Sun Two running plays by BYU-bound Jamaal Williams (16 carries, 187 yards) gave Summit a first-and-goal on the Heritage 10. "We called 18 Lead," Porter said. ... Cincy, <http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=pf-cincinnati_xavier_players_suspen sions_121111> Xavier disgrace their sport and their schools December 11, 2011 Cincinnati and Xavier embarrassed their sport and their schools with soft suspensions following a disgraceful brawl

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by HB Arnett 10 Dec '11

10 Dec '11

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