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Cougar Clicks, Friday, February 15, 2013
by hb arnett 15 Feb '13

15 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Friday, February 15, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.abc4.com/sports/story/Kaufusi-b ecoming-2-sport-star-for-BYU/o2Wvkus4Y0KpWR5skY1lsQ.cspx&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBI AAoATAAOABA-sj4iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=oh3ixNgDzoQ&usg=AFQjCNGx5Ham53t4VsSt6 N1hvJH7JPJpeQ> Kaufusi becoming 2-sport star for BYU ABC 4 PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 Sports) - Bronson Kaufusi is rising star on the BYU football team. He recorded 4 1/2 sacks and recovered one fumble during his freshman year at defensive end. That's why Dave Rose was so surprised when Kaufusi asked if he could ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655732 29/BYU-notebook-Kaufusi-has-a-decision-to-make-in-early-March.html&ct=ga&cad =CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA8YX4iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Ge6F_wcU_Zs&usg=AFQjCNHq3dZ wyVs2c-PpJ5DakwguWkWe2A> BYU basketball notebook: Kaufusi has a decision to make in early March Deseret News Those are guys who are part of what attracts recruits to BYU now - the tradition of what we have here and what's gone on for close to 110 years. Every time I get a chance, I like to thank those guys for what they've done, because it's really helped us ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55835 130-88/byu-basketball-football-kaufusi.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOA BA6bD2iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=mydyPA_WIMM&usg=AFQjCNFv1jKmMVgQ2qBN6ZeRMLuRcj zfyw> BYU basketball: Kaufusi talks, says he's not sure if he will play next season Salt Lake Tribune Bronson Kaufusi, the freshman defensive end on BYU's football team, joined the basketball team shortly after the Cougars won the Poinsettia Bowl last December, and has gradually been carving out a bigger role for himself on the hardwoods. The 6-foot-7, <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/wondering-about-byu-hoops-intrigue-consider-kaufusi-s-mar ch-status/article_6850dfbe-7707-11e2-84f2-001a4bcf887a.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAR gBIAAoATABOAFA79z3iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=lz_DpC_5cvU&usg=AFQjCNFo1XYeqTZn8K yS6ajtIo-8Jcu5kQ> Wondering about BYU hoops intrigue? Consider Kaufusi's March 4 status Daily Herald Brigham Young defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi drags down San Diego State quarterback Adam Dingwell for a loss during the fourth quarter of BYU's 23-6 victory in the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breakin g/191334911.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA2Lz3iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=H O5FM543Yl0&usg=AFQjCNHUdypLCdSf_7GCGncmDd-A_aYiXg> UH softball team loses to BYU in tournament opener Honolulu Star-Advertiser The University of Hawaii softball team opened the Easton Desert Classic with a 4-2 loss to BYU today in Las Vegas. Campbell graduate Katie Manuma drove in two runs for BYU and the Cougars (3-3) handed No. 20/23 UH (5-2) its second straight loss <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655732 49/BYU-womens-basketball-Cougars-use-big-second-half-run-to-beat-Santa-Clara .html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAtIj3iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=piXkQFV8Qfo& usg=AFQjCNE-cvvVyJ6BhHkLKgA2jU52rfg-4g> BYU women's basketball: Cougars use big second half run to beat Santa Clara Deseret News The BYU women's basketball team used a 17-2 run to start the second half to beat Santa Clara 65-42 Thursday night at the Marriott Center. PROVO, Utah - The BYU women's basketball team used a 17-2 run to start the second half to beat Santa Clara 65-42 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655732 10/BYU-baseball-set-to-open-season.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAvtH2iA VIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=l07D_T157Rs&usg=AFQjCNFOXoXPhZdMP_5GWpgg8R2y4EesXw> BYU baseball set to open season Deseret News One newcomer to keep an eye on is freshman outfielder Jacob Hannemann, who redshirted with the BYU football team in 2012 after returning home from a mission. Hannemann was drafted by the Kansas City Royals before his mission. Next weekend, the ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://universe.byu.edu/beta/2013/02/14/by u-baseball-opens-season-in-texas/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAlKP1iAVIAVAA WABiBWVuLVVT&cd=SLEt4HicK7Q&usg=AFQjCNEpgVOtHcF5szYXsyM1iXOUZd_uxA> BYU baseball opens season in Texas Universe.byu.edu "I feel good about our starting pitching if they play up to our expectations, but we still have a lot of unknowns." BYU has held most baseball practices indoors due to the cold weather, but recently they spent two weekends practicing in St. George to <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/franchuk-former-byu-coach-steve-cleveland-enjoying-differ ent-role/article_1b02cf58-76b0-11e2-992d-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARg BIAAoATAAOABA2un0iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=guJwgb9E6sw&usg=AFQjCNE8cIFLaEkQ18A FNmd5aCyDELW9WA> FRANCHUK: Former BYU coach Steve Cleveland enjoying different role Daily Herald Recently at a game in Portland, BYU guard Anson Winder made a move that resulted in a referee's whistle and a turnover, making the Cougar basketball player arch his eyebrows and scowl. His coach, Dave Rose, leapt off the Cougar bench to protest, as <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.usatodayhss.com/article/poy-wat ch-utah-boys-basketball--1&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAh9n0iAVIAVgAYgVlbi1 VUw&cd=aaeYL0ez3mg&usg=AFQjCNE0Lsqvvv5vKWn4vC5nHbwLytXHBA> POY WATCH: BYU basketball commit Nick Emery a leader for No. 3 ... Nick Emery Senior guard, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah) How he's played himself into the State POY conversation: Emery is ranked as the nation's No. 61 recruit in ... Jealous <http://balljunkie.com/2012/03/24/shocking-keith-smart-claims-kings-players- were-jealous-of-jimmer-fredettes-fame/> of Jimmer? Extra-Curricular Reading BYU <http://gigaom.com/2013/02/13/clay-christensen-first-the-media-gets-disrupte d-then-comes-the-education-industry/> beats Harvard.in accounting Is <http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=n6mbW-jMtrY&feature=player_detailpage> juggling a sport? If you know what these guys are <http://www.ooyala.com/customers/byu> talking about at BYUtv, you need to get a life or hobby

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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, February 14, 2013
by hb arnett 14 Feb '13

14 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Thursday, February 14, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655730 94/Frustrated-Tyler-Haws-is-tip-of-iceberg-for-BYU-coach-Dave-Rose.html&ct=g a&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA0o7xiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=V0APkrmu0bI&usg=AFQjCN ELCvuccTzgImZl09UcAnRXK6V-dA> Dick Harmon: Frustrated Tyler Haws is tip of iceberg for BYU, coach Dave Rose Deseret News Dick Harmon: Frustrated Tyler Haws is tip of iceberg for BYU, coach Dave Rose. Print; Font [+] [-]. Leave a comment >. By Dick Harmon, Deseret News. Published: Wednesday, Feb. 13 2013 6:25 p.m. MST. View 2 photos >. BYU's Tyler Haws drives to the hoop ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/top/1314/4/Aust in-Collie-5-former-Utah-college-stars-who-could-be-impacted-this-NFL-offseas on.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA-LHyiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=_oP8_w0yscI& usg=AFQjCNExU5TfuztppMYSwyZcAMncdCzClg> Austin Collie | 5 former Utah college stars who could be impacted ... The lights at the Superdome have barely been intentionally turned off, signaling the end of another NFL season, and it hasn't been long since the. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byu.rivals.com/content.asp%3FCID%3D 1470532&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA97nyiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=kPuYsOQ6hNk& usg=AFQjCNFoMd_w_XYq58M94s7WHt4z_hrjkA> Moroni Laulu-Pututau is worth the wait, and the weight Weight and wait. That's what Moroni Laulu-Pututau has in his immediate football future. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound wide receiver and cornerback from Mountain <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://vimeo.com/59248393&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAR gBIAEoATAAOABAvt_xiAVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=FAVzaF0m4Zs&usg=AFQjCNEF2Y5kCiJKCU75 W9xw9s4jDMaFkw> Vic Sooto NFL Linebacker appears live on chstv on Vimeo Vic So'oto returns to Carlsbad High School. CHSTV reporter Kaitlin Large interview during 2/8/13 live broadcast. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://universe.byu.edu/beta/2013/02/12/fo r-love-and-the-game/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJAjc_xiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT& cd=RHdoV2pfrrE&usg=AFQjCNEUqBNB255LYrZ8Fl6Dc2E7Gjj5Hg> For love and the game Universe.byu.edu Cougar athletes Ashlee and Dillon Robinson are headed into their third seasons with their teams and their first season with each other. Ashlee is the third baseman for the BYU softball team and Dillon is the new catcher for the BYU baseball team. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://universe.byu.edu/beta/2013/02/13/by u-plays-santa-clara-on-valentines-day/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJA8uPyiAV IAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=FK9_WpKMwQ4&usg=AFQjCNEpic_5jOYgUZYr2N5wwTyRSvyeQA> BYU plays Santa Clara on Valentine's Day Universe.byu.edu Dates will have to wait for members of the BYU women's basketball team as they play Santa Clara this Thursday in the Marriott Center. BYU (16-7, 7-3) is looking to get back on track after dropping to third place in the West Coast Conference. The ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655730 58/NFLcom-Could-BYUs-Ezekiel-Ansah-be-the-next-JJ-Watt.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAR gBIAAoATAAOABAr8DwiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=fd-sLYtpTCs&usg=AFQjCNFr4MO0a44a4u Y46bcVxITzywr-Jw> NFL.com: Could BYU's Ezekiel Ansah be the next JJ Watt? Deseret News The Ghana native has been one of the hottest names in scouting circles since the middle of the season after emerging as a force on BYU's tenacious defense. Ansah recorded 62 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, while playing a myriad More <http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000138815/article/margus-hunt-ezekiel -ansah-emerge-in-search-for-next-jj-watt> Ziggy Ansah and the NFL <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655730 72/BYU-softball-Cougars-travel-to-Easton-Desert-Classic.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQA RgBIAAoATABOAFAr8DwiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=fd-sLYtpTCs&usg=AFQjCNFmEcGKkNy3F UFGYq3ef64q2_KsdA> BYU softball: Cougars travel to Easton Desert Classic Deseret News PROVO, Utah - After going 2-3 in its first tournament of the 2013 season, the BYU softball team will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of improving its record as it plays No. 23/25 Hawai'i, Oregon State, Louisiana Monroe, Cal State Fullerton and Portland BYU Takes a Chance on Injured Fusi <http://byu.scout.com/2/1266379.html> Linebacker <http://blog.byutvsports.com/post/Will-linebackers-steal-the-headlines-in-20 13.aspx> U?

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, February 13, 2013
by hb arnett 13 Feb '13

13 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Wednesday, February 13, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 Mike Littlewood, New BYU <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UGR3IU2oJ4> Baseball Coach <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655729 53/BYU-baseball-Cougars-open-season-in-Texas.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAB OAFAyo3siAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=tACWkT-9OwI&usg=AFQjCNEWwCbLFiKt23pY3zGZU49Y NamFCw> BYU baseball: Cougars open season in Texas Deseret News Junior co-captain Desmond Poulson will start on the mound for BYU in its opener against UNC. Sophomore James Lengel is the Cougar starter in game two against the Bears. Sophomore Jeff Barker will start against Northern Illinois, and either Adam Miller <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/558164 66-77/littlewood-season-byu-baseball.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA rpntiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=jCdlS25yGQk&usg=AFQjCNHVkekDjZfETxS7lHSim78pCRrE Gg> University beat: New era for BYU baseball begins under Mike Littlewood Salt Lake Tribune When BYU hired Mike Littlewood to take over the school's baseball program, his marching orders were simple - move the program forward. The Cougars, who open the 2013 campaign Friday as part of the Texas Tech's Brooks Wallace Memorial Classic, <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://volleyball.about.com/b/2013/02/12/n caa-mvb-week-six-13.htm&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATACOAJAoprtiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw &cd=tpSyTtZHWJg&usg=AFQjCNElEYaNQXU-mugiU_hM5-EOmQM-yA> NCAA Men: BYU,UCI Tied at the Top, Ohio State Rises NCAA Men: BYU,UCI Tied at the Top, Ohio State Rises. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/558186 06-77/byu-west-san-arizona.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAg9XriAVIAV AAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=M2dYIdYk6p8&usg=AFQjCNEq0S6CrUrPAQCBhqHUDR6jK7M7KA> West basketball notes: BYU not worthy of WCC Big Three status this season Salt Lake Tribune Obviously, he was being too kind to BYU, which promptly was blown out at the Marriott Center on Saturday 99-87 by a San Francisco team that is still two games below .500 (11-13). Grier went on to say that BYU is "one of the better programs" in the country. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655729 36/BYU-basketball-Out-of-state-Cougar-recruits-are-enjoying-successful-senio r-campaigns.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATABOAFAp9HqiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=QW1 Fmwq37gg&usg=AFQjCNEJNdyDQYOkGyXIIkQEv4ldwMaOjw> BYU basketball: Out-of-state Cougar recruits are enjoying successful ... Most die-hard BYU fans are aware of how future Cougars Nick Emery, Eric Mika and TJ Haws have fared so far this season. The Lone Peak trio has captured a. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D24046605%26nid %3D294&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA9_3qiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=gU76C4nYMHY &usg=AFQjCNHNIkXm9Sh18NRO8r1R6IWwROammg> The BYU, Utah rivalry seems as intense as ever ksl.com SALT LAKE CITY - The events and announcements coming out of BYU and Utah over the past week prove without a doubt the football rivalry has never been more intense. With Robert Anae at the center, Bronco Mendenhall and Kyle Whittingham may have ... Brandon <http://nfldraftzone.com/draft-news/draft-zone-spotlight-brandon-ogletree-lb -byu/> Ogletree in the NFL Draft? One <http://blog.byutvsports.com/post/Evaluating-BYU-defensive-backs.aspx> guy's take on BYU's defensive backs

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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, February 12, 2013
by hb arnett 12 Feb '13

12 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Tuesday, February 12, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://1280thezone.com/index.php/audio/lis ten/jake_tony_jeff_call_byu_beat_writer&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAkdLoiA VIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=p9gMU_iws7s&usg=AFQjCNGYu0gquNuOSo7cTNiIYuAoE2jiQg> Listen: Jake & Tony: Jeff Call, BYU beat writer Jake & Tony: Jeff Call, BYU beat writer. 1280 The Zone - February 11th, 2013. Tags: BYU, College, Basketball, Football, Jake and Tony. play; pause <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655729 14/BYU-golf-Yacaman-leads-Cougars-to-fifth-place-finish-on-day-one.html&ct=g a&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAodfniAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=CctogtK7bvk&usg=AFQjCN GeQuofddpK847F2IJ2A40vEu3I_g> BYU golf: Yacaman leads Cougars to fifth place finish on day one Deseret News "We started poorly and we finished poorly, but in the middle we played some really good golf," BYU head coach Carrie Roberts said. "There are some bright things, but we also have to play better. It's a very difficult golf course and to start off on ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://themortreport.blogs.deseretnews.com /2013/02/11/cougars-win-third-straight-match-but-coach-says-they-need-to-be- more-rugby-savvy/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJAodfniAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd= CctogtK7bvk&usg=AFQjCNGWE-ItfNprjpR_8Qz7jdTCrFgm5A> Cougars win third straight match, but coach says they need to be more 'rugby ... Deseret News (blog) LAS VEGAS - The BYU Cougars continue to roll into the 2013 rugby season, scoring eight tries in their 44-5 victory over the Aggies of Texas A&M on Saturday at the Las Vegas Invitational. BYU newcomer prop Kody Thompson started the scoring in the 3rd ... Dave <http://www.ksl.com/?sid=24045802&nid=498&s_cid=rss-extlink> Rose Talks About the Two Losses <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.opposingviews.com/i/sports/ncaa -football/big-ten/penn-state-ireland-brilliant&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJ ArcvmiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=k1YCOcRztjU&usg=AFQjCNF7fuybn3FiOCUc8YJY7R8ikQh Sug> Penn State to Play Central Florida, UMass, Notre Dame, Army or BYU in Ireland? Opposing Views Penn State is still looking to work out a plan to play a game in Ireland in the future. Quite honestly, as one of Irish descent, I love the idea. Playing a game in Ireland may get overshadowed nationally if the game is played on the opening weekend of <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D294%26sid%3D24 038179%26title%3Dbyus-not-afraid-of-dennis-erickson&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoAT AAOABAor3liAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=IZXrZpkOnDU&usg=AFQjCNFm-aNg2ax7q1MeveppbQ py9D5vOQ> BYU's not afraid of Dennis Erickson ksl.com My brother was attending BYU and hooked me up with a ticket, which was consequently his single greatest act of kindness, while my dad had to scalp a ticket. We were three of the 66,235 fans that were on our feet for entire game. The result was that the <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/franchuk-cougars-have-time-to-find-reset-button-for-haws/ article_cbd1288e-73b8-11e2-963f-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAA OABAqqzkiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=9X3GOqckgmU&usg=AFQjCNEyfTizfryA9oUHSNCdATWj lNkUgA> FRANCHUK: Cougars have time to find reset button for Haws, season Daily Herald Related Photos. < San Diego vs. BYU men's basketball. > BYU head coach Dave Rose yells to players during the first half against San Diego at the Marriott Center in Provo, UT on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. JAMES ROH/Daily Herald. Enlarge Photo

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, February 11, 2013
by hb arnett 11 Feb '13

11 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Monday, February 11, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655728 20/BYUs-Mark-Pope-asked-to-gauge-his-hoop-fun-meter.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBI AAoATAAOABAzOLhiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=n2EAV_0dGDo&usg=AFQjCNEQbw1a2wux8BSJm DASkcOB2sXF9Q> Dick Harmon: BYU's Mark Pope asked to gauge his hoop fun meter Deseret News PROVO - Mark Pope has a truckload of basketball tales to share. In the basketball life he's lived, he's been at the top and he's won. The BYU basketball assistant coach has dribbled and bumped shoulders with the giants of the game. And he's grateful <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/558041 15-77/cougars-week-byu-san.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAmY7hiAVIAV AAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=2kDfwPzS0Jw&usg=AFQjCNFQ2OapCf1X6XYz32sISaQHJoMtZg> BYU basketball: Devastating week leaves Cougars searching for improvement Salt Lake Tribune Provo . Twice in the same answer to a question about his feelings on how BYU's basketball season has gone this year after the Cougars' 99-87 loss to San Francisco on Saturday night, star senior Brandon Davies referred to playing another game this <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.thechronicleonline.com/sports/a rticle_9cb875f0-73b0-11e2-9389-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAO ABAo5HgiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=SptXlBohul0&usg=AFQjCNEC7K1Ep8dISfYOIAqyRS5A9 -IkfA> St. Helens grad Ryan Waite sets record at BYU St. Helens Chronicle SEATTLE - St. Helens High School graduate Ryan Waite ran the 800 in 1:48.49 at the Husky Classic on Feb. 9, setting a new school record for Brigham Young University. Waite won his heat and finished sixth overall in the event. Waite was a two-time <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655727 97/Bruin-beatdown-BYU-mens-volleyball-sweeps-No-6-UCLA.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAR gBIAAoATACOAJAwoTgiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=oSnD7xR9rP4&usg=AFQjCNE5Gj7LvFc19y WzllYIPi6zcg_Y_w> BYU men's volleyball: Top-ranked Cougars sweep No. 6 UCLA Deseret News The return of BYU high-energy senior Russ Lavaja from a slight ankle injury ignited his teammates and helped the Cougars improve their overall record to 8-2 on the season. "He (Lavaja) does a lot of nice things for us offensively," BYU coach Chris <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/cougars-can-t-score-enough-can-t-defend-nearly-enough/art icle_c970ca38-72bc-11e2-8b13-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATADOAN AwoTgiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=oSnD7xR9rP4&usg=AFQjCNHb-pKmXjF5yPj4Pfx5MVHRIHW u9Q> Cougars can't score enough, can't defend 3 nearly enough, in home loss to USF Daily Herald LLOYD: After early glory days, Davies has to be frustrated after another tough loss. BYU senior center Brandon Davies sat on the bench as the final seconds ticked off the clock Saturday night at the Marriott Center. He bowed he <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655727 95/BYU-basketball-USFs-red-hot-shooting-buries-BYU.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIA AoATAAOABAls_fiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=91Np7P6M8yk&usg=AFQjCNEgdtPFhYv5c9fked r2W5zzjVIyeg> BYU basketball: San Francisco's red-hot shooting buries the stunned Cougars Deseret News BYU basketball: San Francisco's red-hot shooting buries the stunned Cougars. Print; Font [+] [-]. Leave a comment >. By Jeff Call, Deseret News. Published: Saturday, Feb. 9 2013 10:50 p.m. MST <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/557988 27-77/points-scored-byu-game.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAls_fiAVI AVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=91Np7P6M8yk&usg=AFQjCNGL2hye3oUwR_2ijbIkVim7HFkenQ> State college basketball: Saint Mary's women beat BYU, 64-52 Salt Lake Tribune The Saint Mary's women's basketball team defeated BYU 64-52 on Saturday in Moraga, Calif., overcoming a game-high 18 points by the Cougars' Haley Steed. The Gaels (16-6, 8-2 West Coast Conference) closed the game on a 19-7 run and took sole BYU offered this guy last week <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.pros2preps.com/2013/02/jake-too lson-putting-his-highland-hawks-on-his-back/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAt cDfiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=6fDXg6iqDJs&usg=AFQjCNE3A54mKy7KG1H_G6NK4Szf_5Mw8g> Jake Toolson putting his Highland Hawks on his back - Pros2Preps ... Multi-Media coverage of Arizona sports from the professional level to the high schools around the state. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsrecruiti ng/55800240-54/team-schoolclub-byu-recruits.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoA TAAOABAutjaiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=oiwyR-SWQnU&usg=AFQjCNFOtfGOmkfhMrJ90-vkr lGLwcWhjQ> Women's Soccer: BYU signs seven recruits Salt Lake Tribune (blog) "We're really excited this year to add seven great incoming freshman to our team," said BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood in a school news release. "It's a big day for our program and each of these girls. We've known and watched them for a long time. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.eurobasket.com/France/basketbal l.asp%3FNewsID%3D306425&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABArMTaiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw &cd=6QLLrX6AlRY&usg=AFQjCNGmbHAwzwfVBwKlH51Vk8HLp7wQGQ> Tokyo Cinq Reves tab Lee Cummard, ex - Eurobasket He started the season at Fos Ouest in French ProB. In 6 games this season he recorded 6.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.7apg and 1.0spg. The last season Cummard played at <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://blogs.sacbee.com/sports/kings/archi ves/2013/01/the-morning-after-breaking-down-why-jimmers-playing-time-will-be -down.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABApvrZiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Nil0u9K P8Ms&usg=AFQjCNHPfXA7txbnqMxvcexFm1ccwc8z4A> The Morning After: Breaking down why Jimmer's playing time will be down Sacramento Bee (blog) Fredette didn't play in the first half of the previous two games so the pecking order is clear. It would appear barring injury or Keith Smart looking for a spark, Fredette will have to bide his time for another opportunity. And don't hold your breath ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/football/byu-football-looking-back-at-the-stories-from-signing-day/artic le_42aad808-73fd-11e2-b1e5-001a4bcf887a.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAm dbiiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Z-Jcea4lacE&usg=AFQjCNFeh8jsBvN-iMkU6wu_Cme-eTRBp g> BYU football: Looking back at the stories from Signing Day Daily Herald Extra points: Mendenhall said he was in 33 recruits' homes in the last two weeks ... Assistant coach Paul Tidwell said "off the top of my head, I can think of three guys right now" that were once committed to BYU, but chose elsewhere that the Cougars ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D498%26sid%3D24 032101&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAn7fiiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=om7hBU_hsU8 &usg=AFQjCNGx7Ukfl88W10v1tf-em8psDcw-JQ> Jay Monsen, TV "Voice of the Cougars," passes away ksl.com A BYU graduate in 1957, Jay began calling BYU football and basketball games on KBYU-TV in 1972, and combined that role with later service in the BYU Sports Information Office, where he was employed as an Associate Sports Information Director and ...

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 33, Issue 29
by hb arnett 11 Feb '13

11 Feb '13

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 33, Issue 29 - February 11, 2013 Click <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions COUGARS CONFIRM THEY ARE ORDINARY A 74-68 loss to San Diego on the road last Thursday could be considered an upset and an aberration. After all, BYU is supposed to one of the big boys of the West Coast Conference and with an 18-6 record heading into the game, Cougar fans thought likewise. The Toreros are a confirmed middle of the pack WCC team.at best. Their 12-12 record before facing BYU, shouts ordinary. Even good teams get upset on the road in conference play. That was the explanation that we all wanted to buy after the loss to USD. It is much harder to explain away, however, the humbling loss to bottom feeder San Francisco two days later. The Dons didn't just squeak out a nail biting last second upset over BYU in Provo, they laid a bona fide 99-87 whipping on BYU. In case you forgot, BYU lost at home to a team that entered the Marriott Center with an 11-13 record overall and a 4-7 league mark. Two successive losses to two very ordinary teams, is not an aberration, but a confirmation that BYU also is a very ordinary team. There are plenty of potential excuses on which to hang these two consecutive losses. It could have been just two poor shooting nights for the Cougars. It could have been two consecutive games of poor officiating. It could have been any number of things. What we are all reluctant to admit, however, is that the BYU basketball roster is loaded with ordinary to poor players. The good news is that despite having a team that is bottom heavy with very ordinary Division I type players, hope always springs eternal. Cougar fans will still continue to dream that this team can catch fire and make some noise during the rest of the season. Noise If by noise, you mean wins over Portland and Utah State in Provo and a regular season win over lowly Loyola Marymount, then go ahead and get excited. If you are more realistic, if the Cougars perform like they did this past week, you have to see that there is no way BYU can beat St. Mary's in Moraga or Gonzaga in Provo. Having good coaches is nice, but having good players is better. Dave Rose doesn't have enough players currently that fit that description. We wrote several weeks back that it was not a good sign that BYU, at the time, was starting three former walkons in Craig Cusick, Brock Zylstra and Josh Sharp. And does anyone really think that any coach in the WCC, with the exception of Portland's Eric Reveno and Pepperdine's Marty Blake, would trade their guards for BYU's guards? Maybe its just me, but I can't see any current BYU guard being swapped straight up without a ton of cash and future draft picks involved in a deal involving USF's Cody Doolin, USD's Christopher Anderson, Gonzaga's Kevin Pangos, St. Mary's Matthew Dellavedova, LMU's Anthony Ireland and Santa Clara's Kevin Foster. And let's be honest, does anyone besides the biggest BYU honks, homers and Dave Rose really think that any Cougar player besides Tyler Haws and Brandon Davies would log any significant minutes with any other team in the WCC other than Portland and maybe Pepperdine? It is what it is. Now we need to focus and what will be in the future. Next year, three or four new players will be counted on to make an impact and improvement with a better package to surround Tyler Haws. That would be bigs like incoming freshmen Eric Mika and Luke Worthington. It remains to be seen if either of the big guys will be productive in the post, but we are sure that at least they will both be consistent. Expectations You will know what you can expect and what you will get inside with this duo. That is not the case currently with BYU's post play. Quite frankly, barring some major upgrade in talent from the juco market or some highly touted high school senior signing with BYU this April, all of Dave Rose's eggs for improvement next season are in the Kyle Collinsworth basket. I happen to think the Collinsworth basket will be a serious upgrade in the guard play for BYU during the next couple of seasons. Coaching is overrated. There are no great coaches without great players. Even legendary coach Roy Williams discovered that to be true at North Carolina a few seasons back. Dave Rose is no different. We all want to think he is a masterful bench coach and strategist. What he needs to be is a masterful recruiter and gatherer of good players. Given the current market for LDS players, he is probably doing about as well as can be expected. Those expectations will go through the roof in two or three years when the current crop LDS prospects BYU has signed or hopes to sign will have all served missions and be playing together in a Cougar uniform. Until then, no amount of coaching genius is going to make this current team anything more than ordinary. It is about players and having enough good ones to win games. BYU OFFENSE GOING FROM SALAD BAR TO MEAT AND POTATOES The Cougars have come full circle offensively. Last season, the mantra and rallying cry for BYU's offense in the preseason was a leaner offensive line and an up tempo offense called "Nitro". When the offense actually hit the field and started playing it was obvious that BYU's offensive line would have made Jenny Craig proud. The good news was that they were leaner and weighed less. The bad news was that they couldn't block Jenny Craig, let alone the defensive lines of the opposition. "Nitro" sounded like it would be a great up tempo offense, but Nitro went nowhere as the season progressed. This brings us to this coming spring and next fall's preseason camp. So long salad bar. Hello meaner, but definitely not leaner offensive lineman. That is the hope of BYU's football brass after relieving Brandon Doman of his offensive coordinator duties and replacing him with Robert Anae. Whether bigger is better when it comes to the offensive line remains to be seen under Anae, but gone are the salad days of Doman. Now here comes the meat and potato offense of Robert Anae. Hard and Fast Anae has said that he will make the Cougar offense play "hard and fast". He also emphasized that BYU may only run 12 plays offensively, but they will run those few plays exceptionally well. With BYU's new streamlined offense, you will only get your meat cooked one way: Well Done. If you are a quarterback, lineman, receiver or running back and you like it rare, or medium well, you won't see the field with Anae calling the plays. There will be no exotic selections from the salad bar. Gone are the raspberry vinaigrette dressings and four types of lettuce from which to choose. Just like Doman's declarations of a year ago about an up tempo offense and leaner linemen, it all sounded great. If nothing else, BYU football fans, including me, are eternally optimistic. Now here comes the return of Anae and what he is saying is also exciting and promising. He comes with a proven BYU offensive coordinator resume. The last time he was here and had John Beck and Max Hall calling plays, his 12-play offense put up a lot of wins. It also caused him to leave Provo when it was assumed that the simplicity of his offense would be improved with more innovation and imagination if Brandon Doman was in charge. Run Out and Up What supposedly ran Anae out of town is now the same thing that athletic administrators are running up the flag pole for Cougar fans to rally around. So fire up the grill and throw on the meat. Here's hoping Anae can deliver our meat and an offense on a productive platter and that both will be very well done. While Anae's most recent gig was at Arizona under the offensive tutelage of Rich Rodriquez and the read option, I expect more of what we saw with Anae in his last go around at BYU. More two back sets with the quarterback under center. More involvement with the tight ends and better offensive line play. While option football will be the exception with BYU next season, Anae had plenty of coaching options for himself. He had coaching offers from Utah to be their offensive coordinator and he also had a coaching job offered by Sonny Dykes, the new head coach at Cal. Coaching is still all about contacts. Anae goes way back with Kyle Whittingham. He also was connected with Dykes at Texas Tech and both guys worked with Bob Stoopes at Arizona. We've Heard the Accolades.Now Time For The Eyeball Test For the past week, we have been told just how good BYU's recent football recruiting class is. Now we get to see for ourselves. Below are the official highlight video clips that Bronco Mendenhall and the Media Relations staff rolled out when introducing the newest signees. Emphasis should be on the word "highlight". You won't see any mistakes or bad plays on these videos, but it should give you a starting point to what kind of athletes the Cougars signed. Edward Fusi <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9hqUt9H0BY> Michael Davis <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUTNyKJdEF8> Kai Nacua <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTDoHDMUADU> Johnny Tapusoa <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSaFxP9SOV0> Kalolo Utu <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_OAck6cTXM> Nathan DeBeikes <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBPUWcjnx7A> Jonryheem Peoples <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYChxtMQBFo> De <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPcOIqfdcBI> 'ondre Wesley Tim Duran <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5m7SdACmO4> Moroni Laulu Pututau <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6wAjpCBV1s> Dallin Leavitt <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfOBzNNJEJg> Jordan Preator <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IkvV60XY3o> Trajan Pili <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi-3uZYwJ-I> Josh Carter <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUN3NzMpvOk> Garrett England <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF5Ycz7-aIc> Brayden Kearsley <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GNb-wekxys> Meti Taliauli <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiUYjrw5ooY> Sam Lee <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPKiaXZxsoQ> Addison Pulshipher <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5MctM5dfnc> Talon Shumway <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUIVLI7M7W4> Thomas Shoaf <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylbG_wHmnwk> Trent Trammel <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAHeVAiGk2Q> Rylee Gautavai <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_kBN2VBlrE> Chasen Andersen <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLsmmy0t1Zs> Keegan Hicks <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmnZYzVBrCg> Billy Green <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvstRblDgF4> BYU was restricted by new NCAA regulations from signing more than 25 players in this class, but they also inked 5 more prospects to letters of acceptance. That will allow these players to serve LDS missions and then upon their return, sign the official letter of intent. Here they are with video included. These videos are extremely long so you will have to pick and choose what you view. Francis Bernard <http://www.hudl.com/athlete/138552/> Ma'ataua Brown - no video found Inoke Lotulelei <http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1615732/> Patrick Palau <http://www.hudl.com/athlete/882325/> Pita Taumoepenu <http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2105091/> OTHER SPORTS The BYU women's softball team didn't exactly bolt out of the gate to begin their season this past week. Playing in a tournament in St. George, the Lady Cougars ended the week with a 2-3 record. The two wins were against Seattle and Idaho State. The losses were to Tennessee, Nevada and Colorado State. Next up will be another tournament in Las Vegas this week with the opening game against Hawaii. Other teams BYU will face include Oregon State, Louisiana Monroe, Cal State Fullerton and Portland State. In Men's volleyball, BYU swept No. 6 UCLA in three sets. The match was played in Provo. The Cougars are still currently ranked No. 1 in the nation. The next will face Pepperdine and USC on Friday and Saturday in California. Women's basketball was picked to win the WCC regular season title. That doesn't look likely to happen. The Lady Cougars currently have a league record of 7-3 and overall mark of 16-7. Gonzaga is currently all alone atop the league standings with a 10-1 record. St. Mary's is in second place with an 8-2 mark. Television Timetable BYU vs. Santa Clara (WBB) Thursday, Feb 14 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time BYUtv BYU vs. Portland (MBB) Saturday, Feb 16 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Utah State (MBB) Tuesday, Feb 19 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Portland (WBB) Thursday, Feb 21 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. St. Mary's (MBB) Thursday, Feb 21 at Moraga Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Pacific (MVB) Friday, Feb 22 at Provo Start: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Gonzaga (WBB) Saturday, Feb 23 at Provo Tipoff: 2:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Stanford (MVB) Saturday, Feb 23 at Provo Start: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Gonzaga (MBB) Thursday, Feb 28 at Provo Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Creighton (Baseball) Friday, Mar 1 at Provo Start: 3:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Creighton (Baseball) Saturday, Mar 2 at Provo (Doubleheader) Start: 1:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv (Both Games Televised) BYU vs. Loyola Marymount (MBB) Saturday, Mar 2 at Los Angeles Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPNU

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, February 9, 2013
by hb arnett 09 Feb '13

09 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Saturday, February 9, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/byu-suffers-seemingly-disastrous-loss-to-ncaa-hopes-at-sa n/article_8e3515f2-70df-11e2-a5e7-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoAT AAOABA3pjZiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=pX5v3irjsy4&usg=AFQjCNGSacrk_KXuJmAHYbHE8Z bTX1awCg> BYU suffers seemingly disastrous loss to NCAA hopes at San Diego Daily Herald And in the end, despite forcing a variety of turnovers with a furious zone defense and the Toreros missing some late free throws, BYU melted down like a team that had felt the pressure for awhile and finally wilted. Rose conceded as much after the <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/55793129-65/story.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAlJDYiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLV VT&cd=SgPBcmK-mZM&usg=AFQjCNFUsTKEmTH-8_YDyJL_ODkg6X0Tzw> Poor free-throw shooting, sloppy play doom BYU to WCC road loss Salt Lake Tribune (blog) Brandon Davies said he couldn't put a finger on the reason the BYU basketball team lost 74-68 at San Diego on Thursday night, but coach Dave Rose didn't hesitate when he was asked basically the same question outside a somber locker room at Jenny <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655726 95/Dick-Harmon-BYUs-Robert-Anae-says-Cougars-must-be-crystal-clear-about-coa ching-hires.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJA0LnXiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=p XFagx1tHEA&usg=AFQjCNGeTziveFcY3FWPxWTtFKmr4bouvA> BYU's Robert Anae says Cougars must be 'crystal clear' Deseret News PROVO - According to BYU offensive coordinator Robert Anae, filling the two remaining coaching positions on the Cougars' offensive football staff was too important to just hire anyone. His boss, Bronco Mendenhall, thought it significant enough to <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/55797125-65/san-byu-diego-loss.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA7fjW iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=U6GbdIhMjUY&usg=AFQjCNH6M__z-A-Pt8YYWNdHZPpJzsVwyQ> More notes, quotes from BYU's 74-68 bubble-bursting loss at San Diego Salt Lake Tribune (blog) And some credit should go to BYU backup Nate Austin, who was derided most of the game by the vocal-but-small San Diego student section. He didn't back down in the face of their wrath, but perhaps it is time coaches curtailed his three-point shooting. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byu.rivals.com/content.asp%3FCID%3D 1470532%26PT%3D4%26PR%3D2&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA09rWiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1V Uw&cd=Si2ZFrefdYc&usg=AFQjCNE9M5cgF72_1d4jMOE5yOwbAiazDQ> Moroni Laulu-Pututau is worth the wait, and the weight That's what Moroni Laulu-Pututau has in his immediate football future. The 6-foot- 4, 190-pound wide receiver and cornerback from Mountain Crest High School <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55795 811-88/zylstra-byu-game-points.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAq63WiA VIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=zVoQyzZGdig&usg=AFQjCNG3LopGHTDq7QQLi5nSvmRM6INVIA> BYU basketball: There's no place like home for Brock Zylstra Salt Lake Tribune Provo . In many ways, BYU's Brock Zylstra is like a lot of college basketball players. He worries about his shooting percentage, his assist-to-turnover ratio and his schoolwork as he closes in on a degree in commercial management. But when Zylstra goes <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://nevadaprepreport.rivals.com/content .asp%3FCID%3D1470161&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAsenViAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd =ZKs5B8yxsos&usg=AFQjCNG8GO3Y_dDw1H6jteWZtzv7PVfnMQ> The New and Improved Trajan Pili BYU fans who follow recruiting have known about Trajan Pili for a long time. He committed after his sophomore year when he was a standout player at both <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byucougars.blogs.deseretnews.com/20 13/02/08/byus-2013-class-includes-a-stellar-group-of-returned-missionaries/& ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAiunViAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=YZOJv90xSR0&usg=AF QjCNHoI8A53zSn9bxD7BgLPtaFf3MxXw> BYU's 2013 class includes a stellar group of returned missionaries Deseret News (blog) PROVO - BYU football recruiting classes are never just about the players that sign on National Letter of Intent day. Year in and year out a host of recently returned missionaries add their talents to the roster and are always mentioned by coach Bronco ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D968%26sid%3D24 003075&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA0qrViAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=TxVOgTFSyFE &usg=AFQjCNFae7aHWGpCMMDR90z0PcvvVcQvyQ> Cougars continue to struggle on the road ksl.com BYU fell to San Diego at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on Thursday, 74-68, dropping its third conference game of the season. "Tonight they (San Diego) were good," said BYU head coach Dave Rose. "There are a lot of issues for us that we need to correct, but

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Cougar Clicks, Friday, February 8, 2013
by hb arnett 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Friday, February 8, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655726 32/BYU-Basketball-BYU-falls-at-San-Diego-74-68.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoAT ABOAFA9ofUiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=PBkH3kjZMzU&usg=AFQjCNGOpC42N0nkhMPJoyEVaF hshG7viw> BYU basketball: Cougars can't overcome double-digit deficit this time, fall at ... Deseret News A week after BYU managed to overcome a double-digit second-half deficit and pull out a dramatic win at Pepperdine, the Cougars couldn't duplicate that feat Thursday at San Diego. Upcoming Games. Basketball. basketball stats & schedule. USF @ BYU ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D272%26sid%3D24 002523&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATADOANA9ofUiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=PBkH3kjZMzU &usg=AFQjCNG8YBKPV5DjhYVRSJj9D_oqTPeTkw> San Diego holds off conference foe BYU, wins 74-68 ksl.com San Diego led the entire second half, but BYU pulled within 67-64 on Haws' two free throws with 3:32 left. But Chris Anderson scored on a layup, then made two foul shots, to give the Toreros breathing room before Dee iced the win with three free throws. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55791 067-88/byu-san-0-0-diego.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA4vjSiAVIAVAA WABiBWVuLVVT&cd=ZpBRFl1R2dM&usg=AFQjCNHO0ukUEccmicbeNAUc-WpHzbrlDA> BYU basketball: San Diego upsets Cougars Salt Lake Tribune San Diego While building their NCAA Tournament résumé in this season of inconsistency, the BYU Cougars had somehow managed to avoid the so-called "bad loss" that will most likely send them to the National Invitational Tournament. Not anymore. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55792 804-88/byu-dee-cougars-half.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA4cPSiAVIA VAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=wMxfGa_rFPI&usg=AFQjCNHq9o9pI4bdLtYZaGa1jud9Ob0ijQ> BYU basketball: San Diego's Johnny Dee overcomes injury, hits Cougars with a ... Salt Lake Tribune San Diego For the first 11 minutes of Thursday's key West Coast Conference basketball game at Jenny Craig Pavilion, San Diego guard Johnny Dee played like the ankle he sprained on Monday was really bothering him. For the last 29 minutes, he played <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/women/steed-s-clutch-shot-lifts-byu-women-s-basketball-to/art icle_6b265376-71b3-11e2-8404-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOAB Aq9DTiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=0HekugaUGYI&usg=AFQjCNHqqOiqw8filqhXkSW8XWNB6CY 8YA> Steed's clutch shot lifts BYU women's basketball to win over San Diego Daily Herald When the game is on the line, the BYU women's basketball team always turns to senior guard Haley Steed. Thursday night in a pressure-packed contest against San Diego at the Marriott Center, she came through again. Her big shot in the final 20 seconds <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655726 28/BYU-track-Cougars-head-to-Husky-Classic-and-Air-Force-Team-Challenge.html &ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJA4vjSiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=ZpBRFl1R2dM&usg=A FQjCNGIBZlGpZab2oLGT66B-xTDLxlOqQ> BYU track: Cougars head to Husky Classic and Air Force Team Challenge Deseret News The Husky Classic will take place Friday and Saturday at the University of Washington. BYU will send most of its track athletes to the Husky Classic to compete against the likes of No. 2 Florida, No. 10 Arizona, No. 16 Florida State and other tough <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655726 24/BYU-softball-Cougar-softball-falls-to-Colorado-State-in-season-opener.htm l&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAEOARA4vjSiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=ZpBRFl1R2dM&usg= AFQjCNFGqNTQ67ZeqTMtfjCkPXoeY7viOA> BYU softball: Cougar softball falls to Colorado State in season opener Deseret News BYU left seven runners on base in the loss and only had four hits against CSU pitcher Kacie McCarthy. Megan Arnold went 2 for 3 in the game, and Carly Duckworth had BYU's only extra-base hit with a double to left field. Duckworth also scored the only <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://presidiosports.com/2013/02/mvb-gauc hos-stretch-no-1-byu-to-five/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAFOAVA4vjSiAVIAVAAWABi BWVuLVVT&cd=ZpBRFl1R2dM&usg=AFQjCNEfiNG1w7CI_WZCto-Ql-STDv1R9A> MVB: Gauchos stretch No. 1 BYU to five Presidio Sports PROVO, Utah The No. 15 Gauchos were within a game from taking their first victory over a No. 1 ranked team since 2011, coming up just short in a 3-2 loss to the BYU Cougars on Thursday night at the Smith Fieldhouse. The loss stopped a two match <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/tribpreps/557 91252-190/lone-peak-american-fork.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAgJn SiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=ttApc9o2-K0&usg=AFQjCNHR86aYTQZKZT94K1QW9D_8Qg1IWQ> Prep boys' basketball: Lone Peak routs American Fork Salt Lake Tribune Up 34 points late in the third quarter over their rivals, Nick Emery, TJ Haws and Eric Mika connected for a brief three-second span that brought the crowd at the UCCU Center in Orem to a roaring apex in Lone Peak's 75-38 win over American Fork on <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://1280thezone.com/index.php/audio/lis ten/cougar_sports_byu_olb_coach_kelly_poppinga&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOAB Am67PiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=VpvZfK1BNz0&usg=AFQjCNFmrvBVszuCIWn29NIKM_x5IjKnB Q> Listen: Cougar Sports: BYU OLB Coach Kelly Poppinga MP3 · Share on Twitter · Facebook. Kelly Poppinga, Outside Linebackers Coach for BYU, joined Ben and Alema to talk about the 2013 signing class. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://varsity.yumasun.com/sports/huston-4 246-division-cross.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATACOAJAzZrPiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw &cd=uZO7Il8bBlM&usg=AFQjCNFyl8x2q7YAO-UBzCrCOLVGyCixwg> Cibola standout Huston headed to BYU | cibola, huston, country ... Buy this photo at Photos.YumaSun.com PHOTO BY CRYSTAL OCHOA/YUMA SUN Cibola runner Monica Huston is congratulated by her parents, Patricia and <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D23986854%26nid %3D272&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA4tDOiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=SEzi_C7z4QM &usg=AFQjCNG5qFAIOwHNBXlbCky16BFmGkRvqQ> New BYU signee Kearsley adds spark to National Signing Day ksl.com Wednesday is National Signing Day day. It is the culmination of a football program's exhaustive efforts to convince star high school athletes that they can succeed best at their institution. 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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, February 7, 2013
by hb arnett 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Thursday, February 7, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 Watch Bronco <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZd9UtHp7uc> 's press conference for yourself Robert Anae meets the press <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdWpHWDiqiI> <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D23984991%26nid %3D498&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAq6XLiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=NldNE20_pxk &usg=AFQjCNH5Yqu6761u-B6WLcdHGEvb_VBTUg> Bronco calls BYU's recruiting class "need-based" <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655724 89/BYUs-new-offensive-coordinator-Robert-Anae-made-O-line-top-priority-in-a- hurry.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA3L3MiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=mDUwFEe msR4&usg=AFQjCNHwgF2QlrUpiawGlEptECXHepfTbg> Dick Harmon: BYU's new offensive coordinator Robert Anae made O-line top ... Deseret News Dick Harmon: BYU's new offensive coordinator Robert Anae made O-line top priority in a hurry. Print; Font [+] [-]. Leave a comment >. By Dick Harmon, Deseret News. Published: Wednesday, Feb. 6 2013 7:55 p.m. MST. BYU offensive coordinator Robert Anae, ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55780 673-88/param-value-mendenhall-byu.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA-ov MiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=6UmPNbzi1hs&usg=AFQjCNGbDzKMXS8Yaiu1bCsED324IkoeyA> BYU football: Cougars bolster offensive, defensive lines Salt Lake Tribune Provo . BYU lost six offensive linemen to career-ending injuries last season, including four who were starters or key backups. It is no surprise, then, that the Cougars went after a lot of big bodies in their recruiting efforts the past few months in <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655724 43/BYU-football-Robert-Anae-fields-questions.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAA OABAsvjLiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=M_UZElr8wKw&usg=AFQjCNFusBDfwO0EL3X4YQWKAYad RN4Z3Q> BYU football: Offensive coordinator Robert Anae fields questions on national ... Deseret News By Brandon Gurney, Deseret News. Published: Wednesday, Feb. 6 2013 2:10 p.m. MST. Brigham Young University Offensive Coordinator Robert Anae coaches in the BYU Eastern Illinois football game in Provo, Utah <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55781 346-88/anae-mendenhall-byu-offense.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAt- jLiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=tyjRdcCpAS8&usg=AFQjCNFYP-UTLNbGIzcWfhVw3jV8p6gX-Q > Kragthorpe: BYU's Robert Anae determined to 'prove something' Salt Lake Tribune Of course, BYU's pressing issue is the offense. Robert Anae, the newly rehired offensive coordinator, said exactly what the rest of us were saying throughout the 2012 season: The Cougars need an offense that meets the standards of Mendenhall's defense. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/new s/article/7939692763151941365/national-signing-day-2013-central-catholics-da llin-leavitt-signs-with-byu/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABApfrKiAVIAVAAWABiB WVuLVVT&cd=35Fe7H9_VnQ&usg=AFQjCNHnk_9Wl5m2GpCFXXbwlKigL5sPyg> National Signing Day 2013: Central Catholic's Dallin Leavitt signs with BYU OregonLive.com ... not trying to start." Leavitt says BYU fans will enjoy the "passion" and "desire" he brings to both the classroom and the football field. "I play hard every down," he said. "Football is what I love the most, and when I'm on the field, I'm not <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/55783942-65/mendenhall-anae-byu-coach.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAO ABAxoLNiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=eqCuee9T1jw&usg=AFQjCNF28dn2WfCcSsLZeh6DFysJB 5Y3qA> More notes and quotes from BYU football signing day Salt Lake Tribune (blog) It should also be noted that five players who committed to BYU didn't sign today because the Cougars can only sign 25 guys per year, per NCAA rules (two of today's signees, mid-year transfers Billy Green and Trenton Trammell, don't count against that <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/byu-san-diego-preview-carlino-s-comfort-level-comes-as/ar ticle_8e3515f2-70df-11e2-a5e7-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOA FAxoLNiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=eqCuee9T1jw&usg=AFQjCNG5a0uR4seLyaPrLPOtjkF9-r 1GIQ> BYU-San Diego preview: Carlino's comfort level comes as he admits to no ... Daily Herald LLOYD: Carlino named WCC Player of the Week. BYU sophomore guard Matt Carlino has experienced ups and downs during his career as a Cougar. Read more. BYU vs. Santa Clara. When: 7 p.m.. Where: Marriott Center. Radio: KSL 1160 AM (102.7 FM <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D23976154%26nid %3D272%26title%3Djimmer-still-byus-number-one-fan&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAC OAJAvtbKiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=nxRhndo_cys&usg=AFQjCNHsXQ3to-eVgxESm6XQguoK CGQIiA> Jimmer still BYU's number one fan ksl.com "(BYU) definitely needs his scoring out there" said Fredette. "A guy that can stretch the floor definitely helps Brandon (Davies) on the inside because he gets double teamed a lot and he can kick it out to a couple of guys that can shoot the ball, so <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/feb/06 /tp-toreros-dee-to-be-a-game-time-decision-for-byu/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoAT ABOAFAwMfJiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=xiY71fRHFeU&usg=AFQjCNHlf8NGiJT-CYxZLLauJN 8GP-YTOw> TOREROS' DEE TO BE A GAME-TIME DECISION FOR BYU U-T San Diego USD's Johnny Dee was lying on a training table, his left leg propped atop a large pad, his left ankle wrapped in ice. It was late in the afternoon Tuesday and already the fourth time Dee's foot had been packed in ice. The only player averaging in <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55782 590-88/byu-guard-diego-san.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA3sTMiAVIAV AAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=6YxFM0qWLFY&usg=AFQjCNGrXEWbVUR3Gb2-U7xIqIIZuzY8Hg> BYU basketball: Cougars will go with familiar starting lineup against Toreros Salt Lake Tribune San Diego . After using the same starting lineup for 11 consecutive games, BYU basketball coach Dave Rose switched it up last Saturday, giving sophomore guard Anson Winder his first start of the season against Santa Clara. The quicker, more

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 33, Issue 28
by hb arnett 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 33, Issue 28 - February 7, 2013 Click <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.BYU Football Recruiting by the Numbers Bronco Mendenhall was true to his persona and profile in announcing the latest BYU football recruiting effort in a press conference that was streamed live to Cougar nation on BYUtv. Five is still the spot where BYU football lands on the priority list of Mendenhall, according to remarks made by the Cougar head coach in his recruiting review Mendenhall made sure that everyone understands that those that hired him gave him direct marching orders that make football a low priority item. Those orders came from above the pay grade of Tom Holmoe. According to the BYU head guy, he has been charged with No. 1 - Spiritual development of players. No. 2 - Growing players intellectually. No. 3 - Development of character in players. No. 4 - Having players give service. No. 5 is playing good football. Give Mendenhall credit. He understands where his bread is buttered when it comes to employment, but he also understands, even though he downplays it, that for all of the higher priority items to happen and mean something for his employer and football fans, he has to win games and lots of them. He also realizes that he occasionally has to beat power teams whose one and only priority is to win at all costs. Five also is the number of letters of acceptance that were signed in addition to the letters of intent. Because of new NCAA recruiting regulations, teams can only sign 25 players per year. As with all NCAA regulations there are ways around those rules. It is especially easy for BYU because of their missionary situations. Here are the five players that signed letters of acceptance that will be going on LDS missions and then sign letters of intent upon their return. Francis Bernard, RB, 5-11, 215, Herriman HS, UT Ma'ataua Brown, DL, 6-5, 340, Cerritos JC, CA Inoke Lotulelei, WR, 5-9, 175, Cottonwood HS, UT Kalolo Manumaleuna, LB/DL, 6-2, 250, Compton JC, Ca Patrick Palau, RB/LB, 5-11, 240, East HS, UT Four is the description of the disaster that was the BYU offense the last two seasons. More precisely, a four-alarm fire describes the offensive line play, which was primarily responsible for the anemic offensive numbers of the last two years. BYU brought the most buckets of water to douse the offensive fire and poured it on the offensive line. BYU's approach is the same that those companies that have students sell fire alarms in the summer. It's a numbers game. Hire enough people and you will find a couple that can actually produce. BYU signed 7 offensive linemen, four of who are juco transfers. Four also includes the number of signed freshmen that say they will be serving LDS missions before enrolling in school. That includes Nathan DeBeikes, Moroni Laulu-Pututau, Talon Shumway and Johnny Tapusoa. Three is the maximum games that BYU can lose a year if Bronco wants to insure that the BYU fan base endorses his platform as outlined above. The ideals are outstanding, but won't carry any weight with the fan base or the world if BYU can't win football games. Three is also for bags of potatoes or any other bags of 100 pounds or more. BYU was looking for help at nose guard and the minimum requirement appears to be 300 pounds or close to it. BYU signed JonRyheem Peoples and Merrill Taliauli from the high school scene. Kalolu Utu was signed from the juco ranks. They were all signed to help fill the needs in the middle of the 3-4 defense up front. Also in the mix is returned missionary Tuni Kanuch, who is now up over 300 pounds and will get a shot at nose guard this spring. Speaking of returning missionaries, they are like additional signees to every class. In addition to Kanuch, other returning in time for spring or the fall include Toloa'i Ho Ching, LB; Jordan Black, OL; AJ Moore, RB; Joey Owens, LB; Sae Tautu, DL; Bryan Sampson, TE and Algernon Brown, RB. Two is for the best two athletes in this class. I consider Talon Shumway and Moroni Laulu-Pututau to be the two most explosive athletes in this class. I know, some will think I am being provincial because Shumway is from just down the road at Lone Peak HS and Pututau is up the road at Mountain Crest in Cache County. Theses two guys will be headline makers before they are through. Of course they are both headed on missions out of high school, so if I am wrong, you will have three or four years to forget my evaluation. I stick by it, however. These two could play for almost any other school in the country. Both are outstanding basketball players and both could get Division I offers in that sport if they pursued it. One glaring weakness of this class is that nothing was addressed with the abysmal kicking game. We can talk all we want about big boy teams like Alabama and the rest of the SEC, but all the big boy teams always have a kicker. It may be incorrect, but the perception that I have after watching BYU football for decades, is that kickers are an afterthought at BYU. >From the Horses Mouths To hear the latest assessments of this recruiting class from Bronco Mendenhall and Robert Anae, click on the two links below. Watch Bronco <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZd9UtHp7uc> 's press conference for yourself Robert Anae meets the press <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdWpHWDiqiI> 2013 BYU Football Recruiting Class Edward Fusi, Offensive line, 6-1, 285, Corona, California, Mt. San Antonio Community College A first-team All-Conference selection in the North Central Conference .helped lead San Antonio to a 11-1 season record, including 6-0 in conference . played in the Southern California Championship Game in 2012 . part of an offensive unit that averaged 421.5 total yards and 34.6 yards per game . also recruited by Alabama, Mississippi, Oregon State and UCLA Michael Davis, Wide receiver, 6-2, 180, Glendale, Calif., Glendale HS A first-team All-Pacific League wide receiver . as a senior, had 33 catches, 409 yards and three touchdowns, rushed 39 times for 258 yards and two scores, and returned 13 kicks for 394 yards, including a 99-yard return . caught 52 passes for 857 yards and seven touchdowns and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in 2011 . played defensive back for Glendale, recording 45 tackles as a senior . also ran the 100-meters in 10.67 seconds and 200-meters in 21.4 seconds and finished seventh at the California state championship . also recruited by Hawai'i, Iowa State, New Mexico State, Oregon, San Diego State and USC Kaimana Nacua, Linebacker, 6-2, 205, Henderson, Nevada, Liberty HS A first-team All-State selection on defense . as a senior recorded 57 tackles and two interceptions . also played as an option quarterback in high school . threw for 1,128 yards and nine scores while rushing for 758 yards and 16 touchdowns . also caught 11 passes for 333 yards as a senior . passed for 1,538 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed for 540 yards and six touchdowns in 2011 . totaled 21 tackles as a junior with three interceptions . led the Patriots to a 11-2 record in each of his sophomore, junior and senior seasons . also recruited by Nevada, UNLV, Northern Arizona and North Dakota Johnny Tapusoa, Defensive back, 5-10, 195, Laie, Hawai'I, Kahuku HS Named the All-Poly Camp MVP . rated No. 6 overall prospect in state of Hawai'i from 247Sports and No. 88 safety in the nation . led Kahuku to a 2012 state title . two-time first-team all-league of the Oahu Red East league . named to MaxPreps 2012 Preseason All-State team . also recruited by Colorado, Arizona State and San Diego State Kalolo Utu, Defensive line, 6-2, 285, Upolu, Samoa, Compton Community College A three star recruit from Scout.com . recorded nine tackles and one tackle for loss along with one interception in 2008 . a graduate of Dominguez High School . recorded eight sacks as a senior and four sacks as a junior . served LDS mission to Las Vegas Nathan DeBeikes, Linebacker, 6-2, 196, Thousand Oaks, California, Thousand Oaks HS Named a first-team All-Ventura County running back . first-team All-Marmonte League and first-team All-Academic Ventura County . MVP of the 2012 season at Thousand Oaks HS while being selected as a Scholar Athlete . named All-CIF . posted 91 tackles, returned nine kicks for 171 yards, rushed for 935 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 44 passes for 390 yards and two scores in 2012 . as a junior was first-team honoree in county and in league . totaled 66 tackles, five sacks and three interceptions as a junior while rushing for 1,303 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2011 . also recruited by Army, Boise State, Boston College, Colorado, Iowa State, Yale, Princeton and Utah JonRyheem Peoples, Defensive line, 6-6, 298, Rigby, Idaho, Rigby HS A three-star recruit . rated No. 52 defensive tackle by Rivals.com . rated No. 4 prospect in state of Idaho by Scout.com . attended National Underclassman Combine in Boise and was named overall MVP and top defensive lineman . recorded 65 tackles, five sacks, forced three fumbles, batted down three passes and blocked one field goal . named first-team All-Area and All-Conference and second-team All-State . Also recruited by Idaho, Oregon State, Utah and Utah State De'Ondre Wesley, Offensive line, 6-6, 310, Pleasant Hill, California, Diablo Valley Community College A three-star lineman from Rivals.com . rated No. 126 among all JUCO players by 247Sports . the No. 36 prospect in California from 247Sports . also recruited by Arizona State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Oregon State, Purdue and Utah Tim Duran, Offensive line, 6-4, 290, Puyallup, Washington, Cabrillo College Can play tackle or guard . a unanimous first-team All-Conference selection in the Coast Conference . a first-team All-State honoree . a Larry Siemering Award winner, given to the top offensive lineman . a 2012 team captain for Cabrillo College . a member of the honor society and dean's list Moroni Laulu-Pututau, Tight end, 6-4, 190, Hyrum, Utah, Mountain Crest HS Rated No. 26 overall prospect in state of Utah by 247Sports . caught 46 passes for 737 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior . helped Mountain Crest to a 12-4 record as a senior and a berth in the state title game . a three-sport athlete . also recruited by Notre Dame and Utah Dallin Leavitt, Defensive back, 6-0, 205, Portland, Oregon, Central Catholic HS Rated No. 5 prospect in state of Oregon . named Oregon Co-Defensive Player of the Year . 2012 first-team All-State honoree . No. 95 safety on Scout.com . totaled 71 tackles including two sacks while forcing two fumbles and recording two interceptions . as a junior in 2011, snagged six interceptions to go along with a sack and 62 tackles . also recruited by Arizona State, California, Colorado, Hawai'i, Oregon State, Missouri, Stanford, Purdue, UCLA, Wyoming and Utah Trajan Pili, Linebacker, 6-2, 225, Las Vegas, Nevada, Centennial HS Rated No. 7 prospect in Nevada by Rivals.com . the No. 3 prospect in Nevada and No. 92 outside linebacker in the nation by 247Sports . 2012 All-State defensive end . a first-team All-Conference player on both offense and defense in 2012 . . played in the All-American International Bowl for Team USA . a two-time All-Poly Camp MVP . named top underclassman at BYU Nike Training Camp . 2012 Army and Marine Combine Invitee . recorded 67 tackles and seven sacks as a senior and also caught 13 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns . notched 79 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles in 2011 . a scholar athlete all four years of high school . also recruited by Stanford, Oregon, Nebraska, Cal Berkley, Utah, Washington, Nevada, Missouri and San Jose State Jordan Preator, Defensive back, 6-0, 180, Plain City, Utah, Fremont HS Totaled 107 tackles and eight interceptions in high school . played some quarterback, passing for 376 yards but running for 1,169 yards and 12 touchdowns in prep career . helped Fremont to an 11-3 record and to Utah 5A state title game in 2011 . also played prep basketball for the Silver Wolves . also recruited by Hawai'i, Utah and Utah State Brayden Kearsley, Offensive line, 6-5, 298, Aloha, Oregon, Aloha HS A four-star recruit on both Scout.com and Rivals.com . a three-year starter for Aloha HS that posted triple digit pancakes and zero sacks allowed in three years . An All-State performer all four years of high school . rated No. 3 prospect in state of Oregon . No. 25 offensive tackle by Rivals.com and No. 16 guard by Scout.com . played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Game . helped Aloha to state title in 2010 . also recruited by Arizona State, Arkansas, Oregon State, Washington, Colorado, Hawai'i, Kansas, UCLA, USC and Utah Garrett England, Defensive Back, 6-4, 190, Salt Lake City, Skyline HS A 4A first-team All-State selection from the DesNews and second-team honoree from by the Salt Lake Tribune . Logged 43 tackles and one interception as a senior and rushed for 292 yards and five touchdowns in Skyline's option attack . also recorded 34 receptions for 382 yards and five more scores . had two interceptions in 2011 . also played basketball at Skyline Merrill Taliauli, Defensive line, 6-2, 305, Salt Lake City, East HS A three-star prospect from 247Sports . rated No. 40 defensive tackle in the nation and the No. 10 overall prospect in the state of Utah . participated at the All-Poly camp and was a force on the inside . named 4A first-team All-State on offensive line by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune . totaled 41 tackles and 2.5 sacks in prep career . also recruited by Arizona, Boise State, Hawai'i, Idaho, Utah State and Utah Sam Lee, Defensive back, 6-0, 180, Brandywine, Maryland, College of the Canyons A big physical corner with size and speed . posted one interception which he returned 67 yards to go along with 22 tackles in 2012 . part of a defensive secondary that allowed a completion percentage of just 54 percent and gave up just 193 yards in the air per game . Served an LDS mission to Atlanta, Georgia . also recruited by Maryland, New Mexico and Texas State Talon Shumway, Wide Receiver, 6-3, 200, Highland, Utah, Lone Peak HS A three star athlete by Scout.com, 247Sports and Rivals.com . rated No. 4 overall prospect in Utah by 247Sports and No. 47 wide receiver in the country . ranked No. 9 overall state prospect by Rivals.com . a first-team All-State selection . caught 72 passes for 1,049 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior . helped Lone Peak to a 5A state title in 2011 with 33 receptions for 459 yards . also plays basketball for Lone Peak . also recruited by Boise State, Oregon, UCLA, Utah State and Utah Rylee Gautavai, Linebacker, 6-1, 200, Bountiful, Utah, Bountiful HS A two-time first-team All-State honoree . led Bountiful with 117 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2012 . had 122 tackles as a junior to go along with 2.5 sacks and two interceptions . posted 63 tackles and an interception as a sophomore . led Bountiful to 25 wins in three years Addison Pulsipher, Offensive line, 6-6, 260, Temecula, California, Temecula Valley HS Totaled 15 tackles on the defensive line as a senior . named first-team All-Southwestern on offensive line and second-team All-Southwestern on defensive line . a three-star recruit by 247Sports and rated the No. 147 prospect in the state of California . brother, Adam, signed with BYU's 2011 recruiting class . also recruited by Oregon, Colorado State, Missouri, Nebraska and Utah Chasen Andersen, Linebacker, 6-0, 218, Logan, Utah, Logan HS The son of former Utah State and current Wisconsin head coach Gary Andersen . a 4-A All-State honoree . named All-Valley MVP and All-Region MVP . led the state of Utah in tackles with 160 in 2012 and had three pass deflections and two fumble recoveries . rated No. 96 linebacker on Scout.com . also recruited by Utah State and Wisconsin Josh Carter, Offensive line, 6-5, 290, Tucson, Ariz., Eastern Arizona College Named 2nd team All-Southern Arizona . helped the Gila Monsters average 323.6 rushing yards per game to lead the Western States Football League and score 31 points per game . offensive MVP at MVHS. team captain. served an LDS mission to Salt Lake City . also recruited by Arizona, Boise State, California, Colorado, Oregon State, Oregon, San Diego State, UCLA, UNLV, Utah, Washington and Wyoming Keegan Hicks, Offensive line, 6-3, 285, South Jordan, Utah, Bingham HS Ranked No. 30 center by Scout.com . helped Bingham to a 10-3 record as a senior, 9-3 as a junior and perfect 13-0 season and state title as a sophomore . helped Bingham rushing offense to 202 yards per game and score 33.8 points per game . rated No. 35 overall prospect in Utah . second-team All-State honoree . also recruited by Utah State and Utah Thomas Shoaf, Offensive line, 6-6, 265, Columbus, Indiana, Columbus North HS A three star recruit by Scout.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports . rated No. 65 offensive tackle in nation by Rivals.com and No. 15 overall prospect in state of Indiana . named first-team All-State in 2012 . can get off the ball quickly with a 4.76 forty time . totaled 30 tackles on defense including 3.0 tackles for loss on the defensive line as a senior . also recruited by Ball State, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Ole Miss, Purdue and Utah Billy Green, Quarterback, 6-2, 196, Woodway, Wash., King's HS Mid-year enrollee . is a two-time first-team AP All-State quarterback and Cascade Conference Offensive Most Valuable Player . led King's High School to an 11-1 season as a senior in 2012 . completed 196 of 304 passes for 2,997 yards and 46 touchdowns . the dual-threat signal caller also rushed 80 times for 432 yards and six scores . passed for 2,397 yards and 40 touchdowns as a junior while adding four rushing touchdowns . 2011 Football Universe Regional Top Gun MVP and National Underclassman Regional MVP . also recruited by Notre Dame, Oregon State, UCLA, Utah, Washington and Washington State, among others Trenton Trammel, Defensive back, 6-0, 190, Oakland, Calif, City College of San Francisco Mid-year transfer from City College of San Francisco . is an experienced cornerback with a 4.5 40-yard dash speed . during his two years at CCSF, under head coach George Rush, he helped the Rams achieve a 22-2 record and advance to the state title game both seasons, winning the championship in 2011 ... totaled 57 tackles, including 43 solo takedowns, along with five interceptions and 22 pass breakups to help his team finish atop the NorCal Conference in 2011 and 2012 . had a conference-best 19 passes defended in 2011 while helping the Rams earn the No. 1 ranking in the nation by JCfootball.com . attended Bishop O'Dowd High School . has three years to complete his two remaining seasons of eligibility . also recruited by Boise State, Utah, New Mexico and UTEP Television Timetable BYU vs. San Diego Thursday, Feb 7 at San Diego Tipoff: 8:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. San Francisco Saturday, Feb 9 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Portland Saturday, Feb 16 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Utah State Tuesday, Feb 19 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. St. Mary's Thursday, Feb 21 at Moraga Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Gonzaga Thursday, Feb 28 at Provo Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Loyola Marymount Saturday, Mar 2 at Los Angeles Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPNU

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