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Cougar Sportsline lacking exectution and sleep
by hb arnett 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 35, Almost Issue 13 -October 20, 2014 Click Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> If you haven't noticed, this week's newsletter is a little late getting sent out. I need a good excuse for the tardiness so I am going to borrow from Bronco when he was asked post game why the defense was struggling. He replied, "The system is phenomenal, but execution is lacking." I confess my execution is lacking because I stayed up late to watch an Inspector Lewis Masterpiece Theatre episode I hadn't seen. It was great. Because I stayed up, I slept in and got a late start on writing the letter. As an ancillary excuse, it is a little hard to get excited about a football team that is on a three-game losing streak to toughies like Utah State, UCF and Nevada. Sleep is much more desirable than BYU's current slump. Unlike Bronco, I still can't guarantee that this newsletter will be phenomenal, but you can rest assured that my execution will be improved going forward. I expect to execute the letter being sent out shortly. HB

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, Ocotber 18, 2014
by hb arnett 18 Oct '14

18 Oct '14

HB Arnett's BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Saturday, October 18, 2014 hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> . 801 372 0819 HB's Hurry Up Headlines.if you don't have time to read all of today's stories, here are my top picks of the day. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.nevadaappeal.com/sport s/13425291-113/pack-state-wolf-yards&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTgwMjg5MjAwNDczMDk3MD IxMjIaYTMwMmZkYzcxNmVlY2NiMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHDs8Qm8e3Kh4aj1IJgJiKOuS w-bA> Polian says Pack needs to keep fighting Nevada Appeal The Wolf Pack, losers of three of their last four games, head to Provo, Utah tonight (7:15 p.m., ESPN2) to take on the Brigham Young Cougars in a <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613368/BYU-football-Jaren-Hall-the-son-of-former-BYU-running-back-Kalin -Hall-commits-to-the-Cougars.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzEzNzAzNjk1OTA1MDg5MjA2O TIaMzY5ZDAxMGI4NGZkOTFjMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFChw1yKMI92izq9gfdqpjpDgnSc g> BYU football: Jaren Hall, the son of former BYU running back, Kalin Hall, commits to the Cougars Deseret News Jaren Hall grew up listening to stories of how much BYU benefited his father's life and ultimately decided he wanted to pursue similar experiences. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://deepshadesofblue.com/do-by us-coaches-really-suck/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSODYxNjMyNDc1NTQwODAwMzY4MhphZWEyZTg xYWUyMDgwYWNlOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNF4oX3p4dw8YhtBcS-5N9oST4HELg> Do BYU's Coaches Really Suck? Deep Shades of Blue - BYU Football Been a rough couple of weeks for BYU football. Until a couple of Fridays ago, we still had hopes of an undefeated, College Football Playoff crashing, Today's complete Cougar Clicks... BYU football: 5 things it must do to win against Nevada <http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?key=NewsAlertEmailClick&url=http%3a% 2f%2fwww.examiner.com%2flist%2fbyu-football-5-things-it-must-do-to-win-again st-nevada&c=ThdcCLFxJF4PqdbXqojHOYXrard8gS4rNGX1w059e-Q&st=10%2f18%2f2014+13 %3a24%3a24&anid=&email=putt%40fiber.net&q=taysom+hill&fq=None&mkt=en-us> Oct. 18. Losers of two in a row, including a rivalry tilt against Utah State and a nail-biting overtime loss at UCF, the Cougars are 4-2, reeling since Taysom Hill, their Heisman candidate at quarterback, went down with a season-ending knee injury. <http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?key=NewsAlertEmailClick&url=http%3a% 2f%2fwww.heraldextra.com%2fsports%2fcollege%2fbyu%2ffootball%2fbyu-nevada-pr eview-cougar-defense-needs-answers-when-facing-max%2farticle_59078bf0-09dd-5 ffb-af00-efed12c27bef.html&c=HafytC7tPKR9-Fu_8Duo66BzIevedtjnQ0JtZLaU5PU&st= 10%2f18%2f2014+13%3a19%3a29&anid=&email=putt%40fiber.net&q=nick+howell+byu&f q=None&mkt=en-us> BYU-Nevada Preview: Cougar defense needs answers when facing max protection When asked about the source of a lot of the woes the BYU football team has endured on defense, Cougar defensive coordinator Nick Howell was very clear about how teams have elected to challenge his guys. "Teams are going with totally different groups ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/coug ars/58532901-88/byu-game-ankle-cougars.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTIyMDMwOTE 3ODUzMDk0MjkzNjQyGjQ1MTg2YmJlOGVjNWQyNjE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEJ7bI3sKOsy0 GJ3BJVpF1wBqhnLw> BYU football: They're 4-2 again, but Cougs say they're still hungry Salt Lake Tribune Newcomer Jordan Leslie, the receiver from UTEP, was succinct when asked what's at ... "We want to go 10 and 2 and win the bowl game," said Leslie. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/byu-working-to-end-string-of-career-days-for-opposing/ article_a8ad77f4-1f4d-5a4b-91d5-9703c3314f01.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzU1MTQ5N DUxNDM5Mzk2Mzk3MTIaMzY5ZDAxMGI4NGZkOTFjMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFhfBwAGTzT8 gMrDRWz1RVixZWhHw> BYU working to end string of career days for opposing QB's Daily Herald With the alarming rate at which BYU has been surrendering passing yards this season, it should come as no surprise to Cougar fans that Nevada's ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613407/BYU-Nevada-both-struggling-in-pass-defense.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga &cd=CAEYACoUMTM4MTc5NjE5MDA1NTQ2OTgxNDAyGmUzMzkwY2Y0ZjkzYzRkMWM6Y29tOmVuOlVT &usg=AFQjCNHBmwKmxqMSu6L7S0Tf41rA9Pt2lg> BYU, Nevada both struggling in pass defense Deseret News PROVO - It's been nearly a month since BYU won a game. ... "They're going to do a lot of read option," freshman linebacker Fred Warner said of ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blog sbyusports/58533786-65/byu-hall-2016-committed.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTY wNDM4ODk4ODgxNjU5MTg4MTYyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHAzU RcnfKUlj36uY5P_IybASgAPw> BYU football's class of 2016 commits list grows to three Salt Lake Tribune (blog) They will sign National Letters of Intent with BYU in February of 2016. They become the second and third players to commit from the class of 2016 <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613432/BYU-volleyball-No-9-BYU-falls-short-in-five-set-thriller-at-San- Diego.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTEwMTg5OTg5NTI5MTY2MjQwNTIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdi ODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNErlJis4rh3YmxHX_NoS7m09a_w4w> BYU volleyball: No. 9 BYU falls short in five-set thriller at San Diego Deseret News "San Diego was better than us tonight," BYU head coach Shawn Olmstead said. "We competed at times but didn't string enough points together to <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://golfweek.com/news/2014/oct /17/college-golf-recruiting-2015-byu-dunaway/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTM1ODg2NjQzM zg0MjgzNzk0MjcyGjM5OWE4YzQyYjI1NzA5Nzg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEI3ESaHOEcTln4 xThdSZdCo11bRg> Spencer Dunaway (NR, 2015) commits to BYU Golfweek.com BYU recently landed a recruit from across the Pacific Ocean. Spencer Dunaway, a Class of 2015 recruit from Honolulu, committed to the Cougars and ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://byucougars.com/m-basketbal l/boom-shakalaka-gives-fans-first-taste-2014-15-byu-basketball&ct=ga&cd=CAEY ACoTMjQxOTE0NDk5NDAxODA1MjM0NjIaZjM0YTRlOTE5M2EzNmY1ZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQj CNEFvlBYFL9ZZws3qzD0XhtgqoC7RQ> MBKB - Boom Shakalaka gives fans first taste of 2014-15 BYU basketball BYUCougars.com Following the 3-point contest, the team of Nate Austin, Jordan Ellis, Micaelee Orton and Hannah Packard won the skills competition. In the competition ...

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Cougar Clicks, Friday, October 17, 2014
by hb arnett 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

HB Arnett's BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Friday, October 17, 2014 hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> . 801 372 0819 HB's Hurry Up Headlines.if you don't have time to read all of today's stories, here are my top picks of the day. All coaches eventually come under scrutiny <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://gazette.com/ramsey-air-for ces-troy-calhoun-and-his-good-and-bad-numbers/article/1539650&ct=ga&cd=CAEYA CoTNTg4Nzk0NTAzMDE4MTM5NTUyNDIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjC NF6tmCQBjcNQxwmr0QM_-wlLEh1kg> Ramsey: Air Force's Troy Calhoun and his good and bad numbers Colorado Springs Gazette 9 - Uniform number of former BYU quarterback Jake Heaps. In 2010, Calhoun called Heaps the "best" QB prospect ever to enroll at BYU, alma mater ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://usc.rivals.com/content.as p%3FCID%3D1693584&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTQxMDk0NjkwMjk3MjYwMjc3MTAyGmFlYTJlODFhZ TIwODBhY2U6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEfLS-e7KC8Ra_arGxxqYQ_E3MsvA> BYU gets a commit from Kahuku in Hirkley Latu CardinalReport.com (subscription) BYU is getting a boost to the 2016 class in the last few weeks. ... an unofficial visit to BYU this year when we play in the Orem basketball tournament. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/coug ars/58521211-88/byu-football-season-cougars.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzc1NT A2OTc5MTM3NzIyNjU0OTIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFJbgfVML sJc6Ur4Rh5P_9Qv9fKcw> Monson: BYU is trapped in college football purgatory Salt Lake Tribune That's what BYU's season has come to. Looking for some positive to grab ahold of. No big surprise. It's what it always comes to. It's what it will always ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://universe.byu.edu/2014/10/1 6/why-byu-basketball-is-better-than-football/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMjU0ODQ4MzI4O DUwNzUyMTAwMTIaYWVhMmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFCe6ELQk6l94tu4 O3YW4_Y69igqg> Why BYU basketball is better than football Universe.byu.edu But while Cougar fans were anxiously awaiting the first game of the season, I was looking even further ahead: to the BYU men's basketball team's <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blog sbyusports/58529268-65/story.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTQ0MDgwOTQxNTQ1OTQ1MzUwMD IaZTMzOTBjZjRmOTNjNGQxYzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGkozN_-opubQYABPz42R60SRM0Pw > Nevada's dual-threat QB will test BYU's freshman linebackers Salt Lake Tribune (blog) Linebacker Bronson Kaufusi's ankle is still bothering him; Don't be surprised if senior Michael Alisa and freshmen Fred Warner and Sione Takitaki are ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/coug ars/58528903-88/ankle-byu-sprained-cougars.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTOTQ0MDg wOTQxNTQ1OTQ1MzUwMDIaZTMzOTBjZjRmOTNjNGQxYzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHwIqufNk8 F8GxOewQFbx7Utn7aGA> BYU football: Ankle sprains bringing Cougars to their knees Salt Lake Tribune Freshman linebacker Fred Warner, who played the entire game against Central Florida because Fua couldn't go, called the situation "a little freaky" ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://utahvalley360.com/2014/10/ 16/7-byu-records-tyler-haws-hold-end-next-season/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTU1NTAyO Tc5MDQwNTA3MjAzMjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEMxLsHmm8Ea MkLcV2pvSAeVhJI4w> 7 BYU records Tyler Haws could hold by the end of the season Utah Valley 360 Senior Tyler Haws could break up to seven of BYU's records in the 2014-15 season. (Photo by Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo). It's still too early to determine ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.nola.com/pelicans/inde x.ssf/2014/10/jimmer_fredettes_vision_on_dis.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjc4MjA5O TI5MDUwMTU0Nzc3MjIaODE3NzE0N2UxMjYzMWU1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFk25NbvGF45 mPJIF5GUn4Qz-iPWw> Jimmer Fredette's vision on display for Pelicans vs. Thunder: Jimmy Smith's 3-pointers The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com While he has alternated playing on and off the ball so far this preseason, guard Jimmer Fredette displayed good court awareness on a pair of assists ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613264/Cougars-say-theyre-still-motivated-despite-losing-streak.html&ct =ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTA1MDI5OTg0NjI3ODk0NTQyNjIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46V VM&usg=AFQjCNGlCEZzRjP-jpQxPFxEVeul0AWYRg> Cougars say they're still motivated despite losing streak Deseret News Brigham Young running back Algernon Brown, left, tries to get past Central Florida linebacker Terrance Plummer, right, during the second half of an ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/spor ts/sideline/byu-sport-blackout-uniforms-against-unlv&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNTA0OT EzNzExODE4MDQ2NTgyOTIaNDE5YmEyZWJlZTk0ZDc2ZDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFSakrXzA 1ZdSAsVdPbtyftSf0ndw> BYU to sport blackout uniforms against UNLV Las Vegas Review-Journal Brigham Young running back Jamaal Williams (21) soars after taking a hit from Oregon State safety Ryan Murphy (25) while teammate Michael Doctor ...

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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, October 16, 2014
by hb arnett 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

HB Arnett's BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Thursday, October 16, 2014 hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> . 801 372 0819 HB's Hurry Up Headlines.if you don't have time to read all of today's stories, here are my top picks of the day. Post Practice Videos Robert Anae <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkgCdGGqrNY&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw> Jordan Leslie <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1k0gn3h-jw&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw&in dex=2> Sione Takitaki <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGrzr2Eqioo&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw&in dex=3> <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.rgj.com/story/sports/c ollege/nevada/2014/10/15/cougars-confidence-stewart-rising-following-loss-hi ll/17330873/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTc5MDgyNjE1ODEwNDk4ODU0NTIyGjQxOWJhMmViZWU5NG Q3NmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH7nMKfyJwQImM00Do-Lx5cWvg-yA> BYU's confidence in backup QB rising following loss of Hill Reno Gazette Journal Among the questionable are running back Jamaal Williams, who rushed for 219 yards in BYU's 28-23 victory at Nevada last season, and safety Craig Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/coug ars/58525277-88/takitaki-byu-warner-poppinga.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgzM jA4NTU5MTAwNzA5MTQ0MDYyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHE3zhk bFYZoYt2sh3y9n2PQgxyJA> BYU football: Takitaki making the most of his 2nd chance Salt Lake Tribune Provo > At college football signing day last February, everybody at BYU was talking about the swift receivers coach Bronco Mendenhall was bringing ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D31963 052%26nid%3D272%26fm%3Dmost_popular&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjI2Mjk1MjQ2MzQ2MzgxMDM 5NzIaYWVhMmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHfUzlx7SKlIgEaqwiPRcX3Eyt yGA> BYU not interested in Utah County star KSL.com No scholarship offer is coming from BYU for Gustin, who projects as a ... The plan is to return to play some time during his high school's basketball ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D31961 716%26nid%3D272%26fm%3Dmost_popular&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTUyMzE0MTc3Mzk4MTY1NTE xMzIyGjYzZGNjYWRhYjVjZGJhZjI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFGhUfuLzuV2TzrHrEFvi7uoi D5UQ> Nevada 'excited about the challenge' of BYU KSL.com In 2013, BYU trailed at halftime but Jamaal Williams' 219 rushing yards and Taysom Hill running for 158 yards helped the Cougars come back for the ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613149/Gifford-Nielsen-knows-how-BYU-quarterback-Taysom-Hill-feels.html &ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTUwNjQ0MzgwNjQ3ODk2ODA3NTcyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOm VuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGlbcf4wEwOj8xp1IOlABEXsZCgTw> Doug Robinson: Gifford Nielsen knows how BYU quarterback Taysom Hill feels Deseret News "I've been around football long enough to know that he went down awkwardly ... When BYU quarterback Taysom Hill suffered his season-ending injury ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613211/Young-players-Fred-Warner-Sione-Takitaki-and-Kai-Nacua-stepping- up-on-BYUs-defense.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzcxMzI2MDcyNjYwMjU0OTUzOTIaMjZiODl hYmViYmFlN2E2Mzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFzlW04PFO1_lf8f3gf0eNS7WRk1w> Young players Fred Warner, Sione Takitaki and Kai Nacua stepping up on BYU's defense Deseret News Due to injuries to veteran players, true freshmen outside linebackers Fred Warner and Sione Takitaki and sophomore safety Kai Nacua have stepped ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613220/BYU-lineman-Ryker-Mathews-returning-to-form-after-massive-string -of-injuries.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTI1MDYyNjk1ODcyMjMxNzEwNzUyGjYzZGNjYWRhY jVjZGJhZjI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFwTgmSNyx-efmLwJnQZW31OFSW0w> BYU lineman Ryker Mathews returning to form after massive string of injuries Deseret News Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) looks for a receiver as Brigham Young Cougars offensive linesman Ryker Mathews (72) block ...

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, October 15, 2014
by hb arnett 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

HB Arnett's BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Wednesday, October 15, 2014 hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> . 801 372 0819 HB's Hurry Up Headlines.if you don't have time to read all of today's stories, here are my top picks of the day. Post Practice Videos Nick Howell <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG8PSez6fZI&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw> Kelly Poppinga <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k16KssAp_ss&index=1&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zF WFZLw> Travis Tuiloma <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEQKziMEurY&index=3&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zF WFZLw> Kai Nacua <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-fbUw_4_r8&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw&in dex=4> <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/healthy-blue-obsession/byu-hoops-byutv-will-pick-up-games-this- season/article_eb137276-53f7-11e4-8645-b30f300801e7.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNz c1MDM4ODg4NDQyMDE4MTQzMTIaYWVhMmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFaAN A89s9vI1cLfvPO4HEHy63vzQ> BYU hoops: BYUtv will pick up 14 games this season Daily Herald BYUtv has picked up 14 Cougar men's basketball games in 2014-15, including the Cougar Tip-Off on Oct. 29, BYU-Hawaii at Energy Solutions Arena ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/co llege/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/mizzou-s-sec-schedule-includes-thursday-home- game/article_0c01add9-61a9-5cec-8183-0da8c80af5df.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgy MzE1MjIwMTYwMzY4NjAzMTgyGmE0N2IwMTcyMzRhNzNkZmI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNED9qP c9cEBff9_h7jO6Cs43uHyoQ> Mizzou's 2015 SEC schedule includes Thursday home game STLtoday.com Starting in 2016, SEC teams are required to schedule at least one nonconference game against a team from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 or Pac-12. BYU Jimmer Fredette overcomes slow start to lead Pelicans' reserves with 15 points <http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2014/10/jimmer_fredette_overcomes_sl ow.html#incart_river> Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613123/Sports-Illustrated-predicts-BYU-guard-Tyler-Haws-will-be-the-nat ions-top-scorer.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgyNTU5MTU1NzkxMzMyMjE4NzEyGmEzMDJmZG M3MTZlZWNjYjA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFCW1bzqu-AJNdAuBeWpVfCRcl7ag> Sports Illustrated predicts BYU guard Tyler Haws will be the nation's top scorer Deseret News Brigham Young Cougars guard Tyler Haws (3) drives to the basket as Utah Utes guard Delon Wright (55) defends during a game at the Jon M. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D31957 193%26nid%3D498%26fm%3Dmost_popular%26s_cid%3Dpopular-1&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSOTE 5MzYzNTA2NTA4ODMzNTA0Mho4ZGRjNTg3ZTliZDQxNDFmOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNH0qE6p GoYOguA38OvBE5FjnBGAMg> BYU defense simply needs to make plays KSL.com Last week verse UCF players like Fred Warner, Sione Takitaki and Kai Nacua all filled in for injured players and all made plays to contribute on the ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://alabama.rivals.com/conten t.asp%3FCID%3D1692738&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMzMzMTgwMDEwNzc1MjM1MTY1NzIaY2Y1YTZjN jI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFmAv15e9GLkTM0RuWelt5Om3rqDw> Jackson McChesney reflects on the BYU offer TideSports.com BYU offers 2017 prospect Jackson McChesney out of Lone Peak High in Alpine, UT. McChesney who has been spotted at multiple BYU practices ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/healthy-blue-obsession/byu-coaches-say-kaufusi-move-to-lb-still -the-right/article_789e2a9e-53eb-11e4-8e0c-3b73f4ddfc6c.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYAC oTODk2NzkxNDkzNTg3Nzk3ODM5MjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCN HE4RsflqWONK2g4yHetVB53a0zUg> BYU coaches say Kaufusi move to LB still the right one Daily Herald The 6-foot-7, 265-pound junior has played in only four of BYU's six games and has made a minimal impact with just 10 tackles and two sacks. Outside . <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D3193 7209%26nid%3D272%26title%3Dbyu-footballs-most-disappointing-seasons&ct=ga&cd =CAEYACoUMTc5MjkwNTM5MTkyNzY5MjE2ODIyGmQ0OWUyOTQ1ZDY5ZWQyOTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&us g=AFQjCNEAAlfqxjkhczwG_tvRkzoiV81UvA> BYU football's most disappointing seasons KSL.com Coach Bronco Mendenhall fueled the fire by creating the slogan "The Quest for Perfection." The Cougs started the year 6-0 and were rolling when they <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/coug ars/58521259-88/byu-poppinga-game-ucf.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSMjkzMTY5ODkw MzIzMDk2OTEwMhpmYmUwNGNkZDllMzkwNWRjOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNGE5NQ6x7TZeOMoJ Me08D7u354sOg> BYU football: Cougars working to shore up subpar kick coverage efforts Salt Lake Tribune The momentum switched when UCF's Rannell Hall returned a kickoff 58 yards to the BYU 37. The Knights scored eight plays later to get back into the ...

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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, October 14, 2014
by hb arnett 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

HB Arnett's BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Tuesday, October 14, 2014 hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> . 801 372 0819 HB's Hurry Up Headlines.if you don't have time to read all of today's stories, here are my top picks of the day. Pre Practice Videos Bronco Mendenhall <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cDcPOgmVL4&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw> Fred Warner <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg_XISTBKxc&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw&in dex=4> Christian Stewart <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3LPimj8_EE&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw&in dex=1> Algernon Brown <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6l_qypNY-Q&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw&in dex=2> Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865613057/BYU-tight-end-Devin-Mahina-eager-to-prove-last-weeks-2-touchdown -effort-wasnt-a-fluke.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTE0ODgwNzg2NzA4NDIzMjcyNDIaY2Y1 YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGfTXv4LgXJGeQhzN-XnVPvbX2DjA> BYU tight end Devin Mahina eager to prove last week's 2-touchdown effort wasn't a fluke Deseret News Brigham Young tight end Devin Mahina, runs past the Central Florida defense for a 15-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/spor ts/58516136-77/byu-usu-hill-utah.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDc3MDM2ODA2Nzg4N TYwNjIzNDIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGYSjgEFysMjHN-T0B5O UNdpqTf4w> Kragthorpe: Midseason football review for BYU, Utah, USU Salt Lake Tribune The stories have featured quarterback injuries, major scoops, scoring flurries, road breakthroughs and a two-way starting player. As usual, the state's Battered BYU looking for positives, hoping for wins <http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?key=NewsAlertEmailClick&url=http%3a% 2f%2fwww.ksl.com%2f%3fsid%3d31946842%26nid%3d498%26s_cid%3drss-extlink%26fm% 3dmost_popular%26s_cid%3dpopular-2&c=z1tFfau7gix_2Shgif1LdA-Lvh9VfyCnDnZrctX U5dk&st=10%2f14%2f2014+13%3a24%3a21&anid=&email=putt%40fiber.net&q=taysom+hi ll&fq=None&mkt=en-us> There is one primary issue that changed the mindset from playoff to progress, and there is no other way to say it: This team really misses Taysom Hill. They seem comfortable saying that they relied on Hill heavily. Devin Mahina got his first real chance on ... Critical Mass: After back-to-back heartbreakers at home, Nevada looks to refocus on the road against BYU <http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?key=NewsAlertEmailClick&url=http%3a% 2f%2fnevadasagebrush.com%2fblog%2f2014%2f10%2f14%2fcritical-mass-after-back- to-back-heartbreakers-at-home-nevada-looks-to-refocus-on-the-road-against-by u%2f&c=Bq432MyMSFEX3hWK-bVnjZK_I_o2FMoikNxyEpLIsbA&st=10%2f14%2f2014+13%3a24 %3a21&anid=&email=putt%40fiber.net&q=taysom+hill&fq=None&mkt=en-us> But times have been tough for BYU. The team lost its Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Taysom Hill to a broken leg. Since that has happened BYU has lost their last two games and their dreams of sneaking into the College Football Playoff are all but ...

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, October 13, 2014
by hb arnett 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

HB Arnett's BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Monday, October 13, 2014 hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> . 801 372 0819 HB's Hurry Up Headlines.if you don't have time to read all of today's stories, here are my top picks of the day. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.nola.com/pelicans/inde x.ssf/2014/10/austin_rivers_preference_is_to.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzI1NDY4N DA4MDUwMjUxODUzNTIaODE3NzE0N2UxMjYzMWU1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFoOgIbJkXu0 kjt6zPphhlaGYSxEw> Austin Rivers' preference is to play at one guard spot, not both The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com And after three preseason games, combo guard Jimmer Fredette, who was signed this summer as an unrestricted free agent, has clearly emerged ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.pe.com/articles/sack-7 51807-state-first.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzQyMDE0NTE4MzI1MDMzNTIyNjIaMDExNDU5 ZjFiOWE5OGEwNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE-5kOZE8zJ86Tk_4kSuClRWBmSiQ> COLLEGE FOOTBALL: BYU's Takitaki has breakout game Press-Enterprise ... at the BYU 20-yard line. His second sack, with 1:17 left in the game, helped force overtime. Takitaki, a 3-star recruit out of Heritage, has played every ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.rgj.com/story/sports/c ollege/nevada/2014/10/12/monday-review-change-opinion-interference-call/1717 2291/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzg3MzA1NzM2NTE1MjExODM2ODIaNjNkY2NhZGFiNWNkYmFmMjpjb 206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE8rnsUo7ULZ1yEAQBf8dD6HtCslA> The Wolf Pack Monday Review: No change in opinion of interference call Reno Gazette Journal Both Nevada and BYU have hit a skid after quick starts. ... but they lost quarterback Taysom Hill to a broken leg in a 35-20 loss to Utah State on Oct. 3 ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... With Corbin Kaufusi ready to make a big impact, this story seems relevant. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://westcoastconvo.com/2014/10 /12/wcc-future-nfl/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSNTcxMzY0MTUzNTUxNTM0ODcyMhphZWEyZTgxYWU yMDgwYWNlOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNGlB8m9DHD7fZhQ1UXxDmM7BqOx4w> Does the WCC Have a Future in the NFL? West Coast Convo The emergence of former basketball players becoming impact players in the ... Basketball players must be quick and fast with the ability to jockey for ... from San Diego or BYU playing two sports and spending time in the Fall on their ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.yumasun.com/sports/mat ador-football-rolls-past-thunderbirds/article_8e1141de-51db-11e4-9820-0017a4 3b2370.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTcyODIzMTk5NjU3Mjg4NTY4NjAyGjY3NTZiYzZiOTRiNTU zNmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNECbTayXMBX1zV_RpMckB8_YnwJKg> Matador football rolls past Thunderbirds Yuma Sun Trent Hosick did a little bit of everything for the Arizona Western football team on Saturday. The sophomore quarterback recorded a touchdown ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865612941/BYU-volleyball-season-high-kills-for-Gray-lift-No-10-BYU-over-Sa int-Marys.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTY4NDk5MTEyNjA1MDI5NDMwMjIaYTQ3Y jAxNzIzNGE3M2RmYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFUzFhS1-eREm0H7Sh7_4gRylYDYA> BYU volleyball: season-high kills for Gray lift No. 10 BYU over Saint Mary's Deseret News 10 BYU women's volleyball over Saint Mary's in a 3-1 (25-12, 23-25, 27-25, ... With the score tied at 23 Gray had another big kill to bring up set point. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865612957/BYU-soccer-BYU-extends-win-streak-to-eight-with-win-over-Gonzaga .html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSODk3NTQ0MTE4MTkzOTk3NjE2MhpjZjVhNmM2MjUyNWJlN2I4OmNvb TplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNESY9qUr5exDoD3gnWkMTIpao-VrQ> BYU soccer: BYU extends win streak to eight with win over Gonzaga Deseret News "We've gotten better each week," BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood said. "The girls are playing so well right now and they're fun to watch. Our goal <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.gozags.com/ViewArticle .dbml%3FDB_OEM_ID%3D26400%26ATCLID%3D209710898&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDc5NzE4MjAw NTA1NjI2NDE3MTIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHyfKPSy_Z-CxkM Aq8ArGsno0TUmA> Four-Minute Stretch Downs Zags at BYU Gonzaga University Athletics Zags had an opportunity near the end of the half when Heather Johnson tested BYU keeper Katherine Snyder with a shot from distance. The low ball ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865612928/BYU-preparing-to-grind-it-out-despite-injuries-and-execution-iss ues.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTMyOTUzMzAyNzQ5Njc2NzYxMTYyGjhkZGM1ODdlOWJkNDE0MW Y6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHM3mu87F3xpdK1nhnhKpvzXtcOBQ> Dick Harmon: BYU preparing to grind it out despite injuries and execution issues Deseret News On the other hand, BYU had sterling performances by freshmen linebackers Fred Warner and Sione Takitaki last Thursday. Takitaki got one-fifth of the <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/spor ts/58513799-77/game-byu-ankle-injuries.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMjIyNzQyOTQ xMzg2NzY0ODAwOTIaZThhZTlhNDViY2E4ZDg4YTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNF6YDQggE8nAyn hgPmpV9D1fOjG7w> BYU football: Injuries have turned dream season into nightmare Salt Lake Tribune ... night: linebacker Alani Fua (ankle), inside receiver Terenn Houk (neck), safety Dallin Leavitt (ankle) and offensive lineman Brayden Kearsley (ankle) ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /basketball/college/lloyd-latest-kaufusi-on-byu-hoops-squad-could-be-x/artic le_67f70e09-939f-543c-9eef-39128e4888ca.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQ3NTI5MDUwNT Y0NDE2Njg3NTMyGmE0N2IwMTcyMzRhNzNkZmI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGP1AbG0P-16psVQ fncSGVZ7tYdkA> LLOYD: Latest Kaufusi on BYU hoops squad could be X-factor Daily Herald During the BYU men's basketball media day, I asked senior post Nate ... I think he can be one of the best big guys BYU has had just because of his ...

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 35, Issue 12A
by hb arnett 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 35, Issue 12A -October 13, 2014 Click Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> I sent out the latest newsletter (Issue 12) last Friday. If you are looking for it today, go back and check your mail boxes for Friday. If you still can't find it, email me and I will resend it. Thanks, HB Here are a couple of updates since Friday that I didn't include in the letter. BYU is an 11 point favorite over Nevada this coming Saturday night. Friday night you can get your first look at the BYU basketball team. As they say in the media when giving out gambling lines for games, this exhibition is definitely for "entertainment purposes only". BYUtv is calling it Boom Shakalaka and will feature three point shooting and dunk contests. It won't tell you a thing about how this team will fare, but it will give you a good idea of the athleticism of Corbin Kaufusi and the shooting abilities of Chase Fischer and Jake Toolson. The BYU women's team will also participate. This made for TV deal starts at 7 pm Mountain time and will be televised live on BYUtv and BYUtvsports.com. Since the loss to UCF last week, there has been plenty of chats about offensive coordinators, including the one at BYU. There is no current opening for the position, nor do I expect one any time soon. If and when the job comes open, here is a name that is available. Mike Martz. Thanks to an astute subscriber for sending me this link and the suggestion that Martz, who is 63 and currently retired, would light it up for BYU. Think Doug Scovil in his BYU heyday. I also have a friend that was a high school classmate of Martz in San Diego many years ago. Anyway, I found the reading very interesting and think you will also. The salient sentence I took from the story was the quote by Bill Belichick who said that when all is said and done, it is all about talent. Taysom Hill, in my opinion, proved that point. Happy reading. Click here <http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/revisiting-the-greatest-show-on-turf/> for the article. TV Timetable BYU vs. San Diego (W Volleyball) Friday, October 17 at San Diego Start: 8:00 pm MDT TV: TheW.tv BYU vs. Nevada Saturday, October 18 at Provo Kickoff: 8:15 pm MDT TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Boise State Friday, October 24 at Boise Kickoff: 7:00 pm MDT TV: ESPN or ESPN2 BYU vs. Middle Tennessee Saturday, November 1 at Murfreesboro Kickoff: 1:30 MST TV: CBS Sports Network If you also want a PDF copy of this issue, email and request it.

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, October 11, 2014
by hb arnett 11 Oct '14

11 Oct '14

HB Arnett's BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Saturday, October 11, 2014 hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> . 801 372 0819 HB's Hurry Up Headlines.if you don't have time to read all of today's stories, here are my top picks of the day. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2014 /10/11/3290361/transfer-is-paying-off-for-weber.html%3Fsp%3D/99/224/&ct=ga&c d=CAEYCyoTMzA0MTkxNjI2NDM1MDkyMjMyNjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&us g=AFQjCNE76lri6ru8E31P84e8o3iDMzlAPQ> Transfer is paying off for Weber State QB Green The San Luis Obispo Tribune Weber State believes it could have a long-term solution at quarterback, and Billy Green is getting what he wanted when he left BYU. Green ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://universe.byu.edu/2014/10/1 0/former-espn-no-1-recruit-ben-olson-gives-his-perspective/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACo TNzQzNTc4ODI0NTE4MzgyNjUzOTIaMzk5YThjNDJiMjU3MDk3ODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE 6pIV29G76C2nCHD9PxhweGnBe2A> Former ESPN No. 1 recruit Ben Olson gives his perspective Universe.byu.edu BYU football fans remember welcoming Olson as the ESPN-ranked No. 1 prospect for the 2002 recruiting season. However, since his departure from <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/coug ars/58508585-88/beck-season-cfl-former.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTQ1NDYxNTY 5NTcyMDc2NDkzMTcyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFBTxYeDTCzoc LWs5-l6te3kcCyyg> Former BYU QB John Beck is rookie again in Canada Salt Lake Tribune "It's hard to be sitting at home watching a football season happen," he said following a recent Lions workout at their practice facility in the Vancouver ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865612845/BYU-football-report-card-Overtime-thriller-with-new-quarterback- and-poor-special-teams.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTI4OTE4ODg2NzU0MDg2OTY3MzkyGmN mNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGXQiHWLrKD0BIypul7Pgqn-g3w6Q> BYU football report card: Overtime thriller with new quarterback and poor special teams Deseret News BYU, with its overtime possession, marched the ball down to the UCF 6-yard line, but on fourth-and-3, Stewart's pass to <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ktvb.com/story/opinion /columnists/scott-slant/2014/10/10/mountain-west-bye-week-preview/17028323/& ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDY5MDM5NjIwMTg3MzY1ODcxMTIaNjNkY2NhZGFiNWNkYmFmMjpjb206ZW4 6VVM&usg=AFQjCNFqRJnUwnSmmo2yvTCZ5v1zdw8YDg> Mountain West Bye Week Preview KTVB Taysom Hill's BYU replacement, Christian Stewart, was more accurate this week than last, but it was a dink-and-dunk performance in the Cougars' ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865612871/Backups-unheralded-players-step-up-for-BYU.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACo UMTEzMzk5MDU2NjQ3NzQ0MDU1MjcyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCN EPoYw4OCHb4ofw3RVXh2kcSfhexA> Backups, unheralded players step up for BYU Deseret News A bevy of backups and unheralded players emerged for BYU Thursday night, which was an encouraging sign for the Cougars. But BYU still left .. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://utahvalley360.com/tag/byu- football-injuries/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAzMzk4MTc1NTQzOTUyOTYzOTEyGjM2OWQwMTBi ODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF9-pWsVLGRPpE9UDhM3qJ5hzOJ6w> Blood Runs Blue Utah Valley 360 The injury bug has bitten the BYU football team hard the last two games against Utah State and Central Florida. The Cougars lost defensive starters <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://westcoastconvo.com/2014/10 /10/west-coast-conference-fall-preview-womens-soccer/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzA0M TkxNjI2NDM1MDkyMjMyNjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGvcU94E sAuMWi_OjAaWgezqR6K_A> WCC Fall Conference Play Preview: Women's Soccer West Coast Convo It was a fight to the finish as Santa Clara, BYU, and Portland ended the season nationally ranked and tied in the standings. The Broncos claimed the <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blog sutahsports/58509907-59/sltrib-com-http-csp.html.csp&ct=ga&cd=CAEYBioTMzA0MT kxNjI2NDM1MDkyMjMyNjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHZq8Uzs5 NmuQYJG47RGg45fzVSzw> Utah secures commitment from Texas free safety T.J. Kautai Salt Lake Tribune (blog) He's the younger brother of Teu Kautai, a BYU linebacker, and BYU and Utah State expressed interest. But Toutai Kautai Sr. said Utah was first to offer ...

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 35, Issue 12
by hb arnett 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

HB Arnetts 801 372 - 0819 hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> 1391 West 800 South Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 35, Issue 12 October 10, 2014 Click Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Maybe Missing Players Cause Missed Opportunity for Win BYU lost 31-24 in overtime to Central Florida last night in Orlando. It was a heartbreaking loss. It was a loss that could be easily explained by the absence of such stellar Cougar players as Alani Fua, Jamaal Williams, Jordan Johnson, Craig Bills, Dallin Leavitt, Terran Houk Brayden Kearsley and of course, Taysom Hill. The problem with that theory, however, is that those same players all played the entire game or some of the game last week against Utah State in Provo and BYU still lost. I dont minimize the loss of key players in a defeat. I dont give it the credence that most do, however. That is because when players go down, ninety five percent of the time they are replaced by players that are also on scholarship. If coaches award scholarships to players out of high school or after being a walkon for a couple of seasons, they are announcing to their fan base that these players can do exactly thatplay at a scholarship level. If coaches give starters, backups and squad members scholarships, they should be able to play at this level. That of course is the theory. The reality is that most coaches miss at a lot of their evaluations and there are scholarship players that are on teams that cant play. Impact Game The players BYU lost to injury, were clearly the best scholarship players BYU coaches thought they had available. It did impact the game. So did Cougar mistakes and miscues. Algie Browns fumble was a huge mistake. Game management by coaches and especially play calling in overtime was suspect. As long as we want to look for reasons for the loss, we might as well point out the missed defensive holding call to end the game. The bottom line is that BYU lost a game it could have and should have won. Christian Stewart played well for his first time out of the gate. After the first quarter he was serviceable enough for the Cougars to be competitive. His first game numbers were 22-37 for 153 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had one pick. BYUs best offensive weapon was rushing the ball. They racked up 189 yards, most of which was gained by Algernon Brown, Paul Lasike and Stewart, when scrambling on some key downs. BYU made improvements in its pass rush against the Knights. They actually had 2 sacks and 2 interceptions. Unfortunately, for the fourth game in a row, they made an extremely mediocre passer look like NFL material. BYU now heads back home to take on Nevada Saturday, October 18 in Provo for Homecoming. The Wolfpack are currently 3-2 and will be playing Colorado State in Reno tomorrow. The UNR wins have been over Southern Utah, Washington State and San Jose State. The two losses have been at the hands of Boise State and Arizona, both on the road. Game start time is now 8:15 pm MDT and the contest will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. BYU Football and Buyers Remorse We have all experienced it at some time. Years ago I bought a vehicle called a Vega. Last year I bought two Pocket Hoses, the kind that expand when filled with water. I was hosed alright. My most recent case of buyers remorse happened in August. I bought the BYU football preseason hype. I bought it hook, line and sinker, or should I say hook, line and stinker. Here are some things I bought and how those purchases have turned out after a regular season that is now officially ½ over after six games. Purchase: The BYU offense is premier and primed to make national noise Remorse: Robert Anaes offense was and is a Ponzi scheme. As long as Taysom Hill kept paying out, the scheme worked with Hills playmaking ability covering offensive and defensive deficits that eventually could never be covered. Once Hill missed a play making payment because of a season ending injury the scam was exposed. Purchase: Buying Taysom Hill as a Heisman Candidate. Remorse: None. Absolutely none. Seeing how Hill carried this team by himself before getting hurt, and how this team plays without him, screams to me that he actually may be the best college football player in the country. Purchase: BYU was going to have great success throwing the ball over the top and going deep on opposing defenses. Remorse: The Cougars did have great success in fall camp successfully throwing the ball deep against the BYU defense. That was a bad buy because every team is having success throwing the ball deep on the BYU defense. Purchase: Special Teams were going to be vastly improved. Remorse: Only partial remorse: Punting is outstanding and Field Goal and PAT kicking is sound. Kick and punt coverage is like the pocket hose I purchased. It keeps rupturing. If the Cougars cant cover on kickoffs, there is a very simple solution, in my opinion. Find somebody that can kick the ball into the end zone. Maybe Im too biased, but am I the only one that seems to notice that every team BYU has played so far this season has a kicker that can get the ball to at least the goal line? Purchase: The offensive line will be vastly improved. Remorse: Absolutely none. Purchase: Bronson Kaufusi will be a beast as an outside linebacker. Remorse: The sooner the coaching staff gets him back on the line of scrimmage with his hand on the ground, the better he and the defense will be. Purchase: BYU will be fine at middle linebacker. Remorse: There are no playmakers in the middle. Harvey Langi may have hope but so far he is mostly hype. Purchase: Jordan Leslie. Remorse: None. Purchase: Rest of Receivers and Remnants of post graduate transfers. Remorse: Mostly Busts. Nick Kurtz actually busted his foot and looks like a for sure redshirt. There is a reason that Devon Blackmon is no longer at Oregon. Same for Keanu Nelson at Stanford. Defensively, Harvey Jackson left Nebraska for a reason. He certainly is no Skye PoVey, because he cant beat him out. Purchase: Bronco handing off the defense coordinator job to Nick Howell. Remorse: I dont sing, but so far this decision by Mendenhall hasnt been anything like Aretha Franklins R-E-S-P-E-C-T, but more like R-E-J-E-C-T. Purchase: BYU defensive backs are the best ever. Remorse: BYU hasnt put any corners in the NFL since 1978. That streak looks to extend easily for another decade or so. Ive bought assignment sound for the Bronco decade. Now I will settle for some simple athletic ability. Purchase: ESPN Exposure is priceless. Remorse: Without Taysom Hill, BYU football being exposed on ESPN is just buck (naked) bad. Purchase: Lifetime membership of a passionate BYU football fan. Remorse: None. Ill be buying again next year at the annual BYU football preseason sale of hope and hype. Thank Goodness for BYU Basketball BYU basketball is just around the corner and it couldnt came at a better time. With football headed on the downward trend, now it is BYU basketballs turn at hope and hype. So lets get started. This is without a doubt Dave Roses best team ever in Provo.at least in volume and versatility of players. Of course that means nothing unless they can put the ball in the basket and more importantly, keep opposing players from doing the same. Rose has emphasized that defense will get extra attention this season. I appreciate defense, but just like football, it is offense that sells tickets and keeps fans attention span engaged. Last week I talked about the athletic ability of newcomer Corbin Kaufusi, the 6-10 footballer, who has opted to play basketball for the Cougars. The best endorsement for his skills in the post is that players who have played against him this summer in pickup games say that he definitely is raw, but has NBA ability. The anecdote related to me that got my attention was the one that said that before Kaufusi showed up, there was nobody that could keep UNLV transfer Jamal Aytes from going to the basket anytime he wanted. That suddenly changed with Kaufusi on the court. Those same players said that when Kaufusi faced former Cougars Trent Plaisted and Brandon Davies, he did the same to them. He apparently is very good at protecting the rim. That alone will make BYU a better defensive team. Tyler Haws is still Tyler Haws. He is a scoring machine. Unfortunately, with BYUs lack of consistent 3-point shooting last year from the perimeter, defenses could cheat against Haws and double team him inside the key when he tried to get off his mid-range jumper or get to the rim. They could do that because they didnt have to respect any other Cougar player from beyond the arc. Apparently, those days are over and Haws should be the beneficiary. Chase Fischer, the Wake Forest transfer, is a lot like Matt Carlino. He has never met a shot from beyond the arc he didnt like. Unlike Carlino, Fischer is a legitimately more consistent shooter from that range. Throw in the freshman option of Jake Toolson and BYUs three point attack should actually be a threat this year. The BYU body count on defense should be vastly improved inside. That is because with Kaufusi, Nate Austin, Issac Neilson, Luke Worthington, Jamal Aytes and Ryan Andrus, Rose now has 30 fouls to give in the post. That will come in handy against the likes of Gonzaga. So far, we havent mentioned whom I think is still BYUs best player in Kyle Collinsworth. He isnt back into game playing shape the first couple of weeks of practice, but expects to be full go the first of November and in time for BYUs first real game against Long Beach State Nov. 14. Collinsworth is still, in my opinion, an NBA caliber player. He can handle the ball, rebound, get to the rim and defend. The question is still his shooting and especially his free throw shooting. The 6-6 junior has attempted to answer that question this summer while rehabilitating his knee. He has a shooting doctor who has worked on his shooting mechanics. The word I get is that his free throw shooting percentage now hovers around 85 percent. Last season he hit .576 from the charity stripe. Of course the improved free throw shooting is being done while not facing hostile crowds or with the pressure of a game being on the line. I do think, however, that we will see a noticeable improvement for Collinsworth at the line. That is important because his ability to get to the basket will also get him to the line frequently this coming season. I mentioned volume earlier, as in volume of players. Here is the current BYU roster of 18 players, 17 of who can play this season. The one exception is 6-8 Kyle Davis, the transfer from Utah State who has to sit out the season as per NCAA regulations. Here is the BYU Basketball Roster. For photo and BYU bio click on name. Ryan Andrus <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/ryan-andrus> , 6-11, 215, Center, Freshman, American Fork HS Nate Austin <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/nate-austin> , 6-11, 230, Forward, Senior, Long Peak HS Jamal Aytes <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/jamal-aytes> , 6-6, 225, Forward, Sophomore, UNLV Transfer Frank Bartley IV <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/frank-bartley-iv> , 6-3, 200, Guard, Sophomore, Future College Prep Jordan Chatman <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/jordan-chatman> , 6-5, 190, Guard, Freshman, Union HS Kyle Collinsworth <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/kyle-collinsworth> , 6-6, 210, Guard, Junior, Provo HS Kyle Davis <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/kyle-davis> , 6-8, 220, Forward, Junior, USU Transfer Jordan Ellis <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/jordan-ellis> , 6-1, 180, Guard, Junior, Portland State Transfer Chase Fischer <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/chase-fischer> , 6-3, 195, Guard, Junior, Wake Forest Transfer Skyler Halford <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/skyler-halford> , 6-1, 175, Guard, Senior, SLCC Tyler Haws <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/tyler-haws> , 6-5, 195, Guard, Senior, Lone Peak HS Corbin Kaufusi <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/corbin-kaufusi> , 6-10, 245, Center, Freshman, Timpview HS Isaac Neilson <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/isaac-neilson> , 6-11, 225, Center, Freshman, Mission Viejo HS Dalton Nixon <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/dalton-nixon> , 6-7, 215, Forward, Freshman, Orem HS Josh Sharp <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/josh-sharp> , 6-7, 190, Forward, Senior, Lone Peak HS Jake Toolson <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/jake-toolson> , 6-5, 215, Guard, Freshman, Highland HS Anson Winder <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/anson-winder> , 6-3, 190, Guard, Senior, Bishop Gorman HS Luke Worthington <http://byucougars.com/athlete/m-basketball/luke-worthington> , 6-10, 235, Forward, Sophomore, Homestead HS TV Timetable BYU vs. Nevada Saturday, October 18 at Provo Kickoff: 8:15 pm MDT TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Boise State Friday, October 24 at Boise Kickoff: 7:00 pm MDT TV: ESPN or ESPN2 BYU vs. Middle Tennessee Saturday, November 1 at Murfreesboro Kickoff: 1:30 MST TV: CBS Sports Network If you also want a PDF copy of this issue, email and request it.

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