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15 Dec '14

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, December 15, 2014
by hb arnett 15 Dec '14

15 Dec '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, December 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. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcs ports.com/2014/12/14/byu-tyler-haws-sprained-ankle-nate-austin-hamstring-inj ury/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODY3NjIyNDM2NDI4MDY0OTU1MzIaZjM0YTRlOTE5M2EzNmY1ZTpjb2 06ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHU1G1dx0HS88mKQ_eJDdi4hS9PbQ> Injury bug bites BYU as starting guard injures ankle, starting forward to miss even more time with ... NBCSports.com Injuries are beginning to creep up on BYU as the team was already without starting senior forward Nate Austin. Senior guard Tyler Haws also left ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.foxsports.com/college- basketball/story/tyler-haws-injury-update-byu-star-guard-cougars-weber-state -121414&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTMwNTA0MDc4ODkyMDM0NDUyMDUyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg 6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE1Bl0Gxtded7cETvSV3rO6Zuo1Dg> Tyler Haws injury update: BYU star guard likely headed for MRI FOXSports.com BYU could be without its leading scorer for awhile, as star guard Tyler Haws sustained an ankle injury during the Cougars' 76-60 win over Weber ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617700/BYU-has-something-to-prove-looking-to-complete-a-remarkable-fini sh-in-Miami-Beach-Bowl.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDY1NjE1NTQ1NzA3NDc0NjU3ODIaMDd jZTIyNGMxNjEzNTIxYTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHZn8tVAec6xNXjPHACvU7K1x3guw> BYU has something to prove, looking to complete a 'remarkable finish' in Miami Beach Bowl Deseret News By Jeff Call, Deseret News ... BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall celebrates with players after a touchdown against California during the first half of <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1947 140-155/byu-football-cougars-will-balance-final&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzg2NDE4MTQ wNTM4Mzk0Mjg3MzIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEnnoJ710S5yKq yzK3ukMej3KcVeA> BYU football: Cougars will balance final exams and bowl preparation this week Salt Lake Tribune BYU wide receiver Mitchell Juergens, center, lunges into the end zone on a touchdown catch against California during the second half of an NCAA Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://westcoastconvo.com/2014/12 /14/byu-volleyball-dances-way-final-four/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMTQ5MjExMTM3ODA3N jIzNDAwNDIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNG7bQmkQDmfAM6Fmolfn V1KI5zgLg> BYU Volleyball Dances Their Way Into The Final Four West Coast Convo The BYU Cougars continued their Cinderella run through the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night with an upset win over #14 Nebraska in the Elite <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.klkntv.com/story/27624 630/nebraska-volleyballs-season-ends-to-byu&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjE1ODE5MTE3NzA wMDA1Nzk3MzIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFkt8aoNlf6HIFLe96 F7VAskgqb9A> Nebraska Volleyball's Season Ends to BYU KLKN BYU (29-4) entered the NCAA Tournament ranked 12th in the nation but was unseeded. The Cougars reeled off a second-round win over No. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617710/BYU-volleyball-team-managed-high-expectations-with-focus-on-dail y-effort.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTAwNTc1ODI4NzQ3MTUzMjAwMjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZ TdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHddXIb00hQPBeC9gbL2029Dt2G3g> BYU volleyball team managed high expectations with focus on daily effort Deseret News BYU head women's volleyball coach Shawn Olmsted speaks to his team before the match against Nebraska in the Regional Final Round of the NCAA ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D32747 819%26nid%3D272%26fm%3Dmost_popular&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTY5MzMyMjUyMDQxNDQ1NTE wNzIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEeZGz9FTguqcLBoo8ITUJgaL4 s6A> BYU women's volleyball advances to second-ever Final Four KSL.com 12 BYU women's volleyball team swept No. 14 Nebraska 25-21, 25-20, 25-21 on Saturday night in the final match of the Seattle region, advancing to <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.standard.net/Sports/20 14/12/13/WSU-allows-12-three-pointers-in-76-60-loss-to-BYU.html&ct=ga&cd=CAE YACoUMTIzMTQ0NzcyNzg4MDI2MjY3MzcyGjdjOTI3MDU5YTExMDdkYTA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AF QjCNHzi8vaOr6r-1OSLtDLk2e6FPuTsw> WSU allows 12 three-pointers in 76-60 loss to BYU. Standard-Examiner Isaac Neilson started the second half on fire for BYU, scoring all seven points of the opening 7-2 run made by the Cougars with back to back three <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1944 190-155/byu-womens-hoops-team-survives-utahs&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODY4OTIxNzE3Mj M3MjkzMjg0ODIaYTMwMmZkYzcxNmVlY2NiMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE7oJNPXDicfEsxpp A09bBiG6A-0w> BYU women's hoops team survives Utah's late charge in SLC Salt Lake Tribune (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young University celebrates the win. 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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 35, Issue 21
by hb arnett 15 Dec '14

15 Dec '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 21 - December 15, 2014 Click Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Cinderella Cougars Mustache Magic.Lady Cougars are Killing and Blocking it (literally) At the conclusion of the regular season and after capturing the WCC championship trophy, BYU Women's Volleyball coach Shawn Olmstead started growing a mustache. He said he wouldn't shave it until the Cougars lost a match in the post season NCAA tournament. Facial hair has never treated BYU athletics so favorably. The Lady Cougars have advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament and earned a ticket to the big show in Oklahoma City for a semi-final matchup against No. 2 ranked Texas. Along the way the beat Seton Hall, Arizona, Florida State and Nebraska. Imagine if BYU's marquee coaches followed suit. Bigote Bronco (Bigote is Spanish for mustache) and Razorless Rose might actually someday take BYU to the postseason big stage. It takes more than a mustache to accomplish what this BYU volleyball squad has. They are making their Cinderella run with great play at the net. They have been exceptional in their NCAA run at blocking and kills. They have done it with great players. Jennifer Hamson has proven that she is probably the best woman athlete ever at BYU. Alexa Gray proved that her selection as player of the year in the WCC was warranted. What this team has up front at the net is size, defense and offensive hitting ability. As good as these girls are athletically, they are getting a boost just at the right time by their coach. Olmstead may have the mustache, but more importantly, he has the machismo.to make just the right personnel decisions, even this late in the year. In the latest game, he started for the first time this year freshman setter Alohi Robins-Hardy. She was a difference maker to compliment Olmstead's mustache and machismo coaching style. It will take a tub of testosterone and all the girls on the team growing their own mustaches to beat Texas. They are the real deal and very athletic. Stanford is even better. Regardless, what this team has done is historic. The last time BYU made a final four appearance was in 1993. As a show of support for Olmstead and his team, it may be time to "Man the Mustaches Muchachos." If you are a faithful male fan of BYU, you have four days to give it your best shot and let your meager mustache show your support for the Lady Cougars' volleyball team. If you want another reason to like Olmstead, click here to watch highlights of the match against Nebraska and see Olmstead's reaction after winning the match go from Giddy to Game Face in three seconds <http://www.ncaa.com/video/volleyball-women/2014-12-14/di-womens-volleyball- nebraska-byu-highlights> . It starts at the 48 second mark. Weber and Women, the Perfect Pain Killers for BYU Basketball With BYU's men's basketball team coming off a major disappointing loss to Utah last Wednesday in Provo, this team and their fan base was experiencing heartache and headache. Turns out that the cure was found Saturday on the road with the perfect pain killers in BYU's women basketball team defeating Utah in Salt Lake 60-56 and the BYU men rebounding against Weber State 76-60 in Ogden. As good as the two wins were for both programs, it wasn't like the Cougars discovered a cure for cancer. Utah's women, with a 4-5 record and Weber State, with a 3-5 record, presented no serious health issues but were more like irritating runny noses that required a couple of ibuprofen and a box of tissue to get the wins. Popping a couple of "Tylenol" Haws always seems to solve the latest Cougar cough and fever. Haws led all Cougars with 19 points in leading BYU to their current 8-3 record. BYU was especially effective from distance. The Cougars hit 12 of 19 from beyond the arc which included a spectacular 8-10 in the first half. Next up for BYU will be a Saturday matchup against Stanford in the Marriott Center. The game is set for a 9 pm MST tip and will be televised live on ESPNU. The Cardinal are currently 5-2 with losses coming against Duke and DePaul. Stanford will host Loyola Marymount on Wednesday before traveling to Provo for the Saturday game. My Big Disgruntled and Disappointed Disclaimer Losing to Utah in football and basketball makes me irrational.and mad. When I am mad and irrational I say things I probably shouldn't and will regret later. Losing to Utah in the Marriott Center last week made me angry and made me pen the following words. Don't worry, my penmanship will be much more positive just as soon as we can play Southern Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Weber State or Loyola Marymount again. Dave Rose is Perfect for BYU.Except for his Pedigree Dave Rose is the ideal coach for BYU Basketball. He is personable, has great rapport with the media, and is well thought of by fans and administrators alike. He also is a good recruiter..kinda. He is a good x's and o's coach.kinda. When it comes to recruiting, Rose is outstanding when it comes to landing perimeter players and personnel that can shoot it from distance and play and run in the open court. Unfortunately, he is average to mediocre, or some, like me, would say poor, when it comes to recruiting post and front court players that can actually score close to the basket. Here is my biggest disgruntled and disappointing gripe about Dave Rose: If you are going to recruit front court and post players from Utah County, make sure that either their scoring or rebound averages at BYU are greater than the mileage from the Marriott Center to their Utah County high school. Here are the stats for BYU's post players from Utah County based on the mileage vs. production in points and rebounds so far this season. Nate Austin.Pts per game, 3.0; Rebounds per game, 5.6.Miles from Marriott Center to Lone Peak HS, 15.6 Corbin Kaufusi. Pts per game, 3.2; Rebounds per game, 3.1..Miles from Marriott Center to Timpview HS, .2.7 Josh Sharp.Pts per game, 1.5; Rebounds per game, 1.3.Miles from Marriott Center to Lone Peak HS, 15.6 Kevin Nixon.Pts per game, 3.0; Rebounds per game, 1.5.Miles from Marriott Center to Orem HS, 3.9 Ryan Andrus.Pts per game, .8; Rebounds per game, 1.3.Miles from Marriott Center to American Fork HS, 13.9 Here's me making my case for playing Kyle Collinsworth in the post (see more on that later) based on proximity and more importantly, production. Collinworth.Pt per game, 13.6; Rebounds per game, 7.1.Miles from Marriott Center to Provo HS, .7 Maybe this griping is no more than frustration because of losing to Utah, but speaking of Utah, I noticed they don't have any post players from Utah County. Neither does Gonzaga. Actually, their big man recruiting policies seem opposite of BYU's. The farther away a post player is from Utah's and Gonzaga's home courts, the better they seem to be. For example, the Zags have two very good post players in Domantis Sabonis from Lithuania and Przemek Karnowski from Poland. Utah's starting center, Jakob Poeltl is from Austria. In contrast, Rose's Utah County zip code big man recruiting formula has produced mainly zip. For those who think Eric Mika was and is the exemption, you might be right. Mika just may be the anomaly. Here are his final stats from a year ago in scoring and rebounding vs. mileage from the Marriott Center: Pts per game, 11.8; Rebounds per game. 6.4.Miles from Marriott Center to Lone Peak HS, 15.6. He almost succeeds in my points/rebounds greater than mileage from high school theory. Pedigree Problem Since I'm still in the pouting stage, here is another pet peeve of mine when it comes to Rose. He is always out pedigreed when it comes to actual coaching on the floor. Rose, in my opinion, is a "roll it out" coach. For the old timers, my definition of "roll it out" coaches would be Norm Ellenberger of New Mexico and Smokey Gaines of San Diego State. I once heard Ellenberger say in a late game timeout with the contest on the line, "Somebody get me a hoop". RIO's (roll it out) coaches rely more on having more and better athletes than an opponent instead of out coaching them. Unfortunately, Rose's pedigree is from "roll it out" coaches. He played for Guy Lewis at Houston, who was able to "roll it out" and be successful, to a point, because he rolled the ball out and let athletically gifted guys like Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon out athlete the competition. Rose, coached the same way at Dixie College. Rollin' it out is standard fare at the juco basketball level. The guy with the best and most athletes wins. When he arrived at BYU, he was still in the juco mode while working for a juco coach in Steve Cleveland. Rollin' it out and going fast and up-tempo works with great athletes until you meet an actual coach with a serious pedigree that knows how to control the tempo of a game and actually has a half-court offense and defense that works. Good coaches with legit pedigrees know all about "time and score" and the half-court game. BYU had a pedigreed coach once in Roger Reid. He was reared under the tutelage and lineage of Dick Motta. He won with inferior athletes because he could coach the half-court game and knew how to get the ball into the post for easy buckets. Unfortunately, while he had a legitimate pedigree, his personality and people person pedigree, or lack of such, was what got him fired. The difference in Reid and Rose in the half court was that Reid was a master at getting the baseline pass into the post for an easy layup. Rose's go to half-court offense, in my opinion, consists of setting several screens for Tyler Haws to curl at the top of the key or elsewhere on the court while taking an 18-20 foot contested jumper. The up tempo, out athlete game plan will work against ordinary coaches, but those with proven pedigrees will shut it down. It happened to Lewis at Houston in the national title game in 1983 when his team was a prohibitive favorite with 2 slam dunk NBA first round picks. The athletically gifted Houston Cougars were beat by a pedigreed coach at North Carolina State who slowed the game down and made it a half-court contest. He took home the hardware and Houston took home a headache. Jim Valvano did to Lewis what Larry Krystkowiak did to Rose last week. He took control of the tempo and game and held Houston, a team averaging 83.5 points per game to just 52. NC State won 54-52. Utah beat the BYU Cougars the same way. They coached and controlled the tempo against a team averaging over 90 points per game and won 65-61. My Pedigree is Poor My personal basketball pedigree is poor. It mainly comes from Joe Wine's Blythe City League. I still hold the league scoring record with Jaywalker and the Pedestrians. I was the Jaywalker and the defense was very pedestrian. Nevertheless, here's my Joe Wine Rec League pedigree proposals. The Chase Fischer transfer isn't working.at least against good teams with quick guards that can get in his face. That spells inconsistency. We might as well go with Jake Toolson and get ready for the future. Toolson is a bigger and better body and has better range. As for post play, it is obvious that Rose was counting on Jamal Aytes to get him points in the paint this season. But with Aytes no longer available due to an ankle injury. What now? Again, here's my Joe Wine and Jaywalker suggestion for Rose. Put Kyle Collinsworth down on the block and let him use his patented spin moves to at least get up an occasional layup. Because he is only 6-6, a lot of those shots will be blocked, but he will also go to the line and shoot better from the charity stripe than your current bigs are now doing. And did I mention rebounding, he already is head and shoulders your best rebounder. Getting him closer to the hoop will even make him better. Call it the Keena Young, Part Deux plan. To replace Collinsworth at the point, give Anson Winder a full time job. Let him be backed up by the current backups Skyler Halford and Frank Bartley. You will still need Nate Austin healthy to rebound and defend the bigger post guys, but with Collinsworth down low, you actually will have an inside out offensive option that will open up the outside for Haws, Fischer or Toolson, which is what you intended to happen before the post problems popped up. You might as well get your best players on the floor at the same time. With no post scoring presence, stick Collinsworth down there and get the ball to him to allow him to at least try to score. If not, he is a good enough passer to kick the ball back out to the perimeter and hopefully an open shot with Haws or Toolson. One more suggestion. If your pedigree is set in stone with the up tempo, full court game offensively, then hire an assistant coach with a proven pedigree in the half-court game and clock management. Time and score is still a big deal. Remember the Oregon game last year with the Cougars up eight with just a couple of minutes to play? It's okay to take time off the clock and manage the score. A time and score type coach with a pedigree would have won this game for BYU. Joe Wine is dead and Dave Rice is floundering at UNLV, but hiring a good assistant coach with a big time half court and defensive pedigree and a small time ego (for both the assistant coach and Rose), could actually make Dave Rose the perfect coach for BYU now and in the future. Closing Disclaimer: My pout and pontificating are now officially over. At least until another pedigreed coach puts it on BYU again for another early exit from a post season tournament. There are 351 NCAA Division I teams playing basketball. The Cougars' up tempo, perimeter, and no post offense is good enough and exciting enough to beat at least 300 of those teams. It's the other 50 or so teams with post players and coaches that coach defense and game tempo that cause the problems. Cougar Football Comings and Goings Goings: BYU will leave for the Miami Beach Bowl on Thursday, December 18. When they arrive, it will be without Dallin Leavitt, the sophomore safety, who is transferring to Utah State, Trent Trammel, a senior corner, who will graduate and seek to play one more year at another program and Brayden Kearsley, the sophomore offensive lineman, also intends to transfer to another school, but must complete academic work before he can move on. BYU will also be without its current director of football operations, Zach Nyborg. He will rejoin his old boss Gary Anderson at Oregon State. His last day of work for BYU was last Thursday. That means that Bronco Mendenhall is now looking for a new director of player personnel and a new strength and conditioning coach. What he won't be looking for are any new assistant coaches. Mendenhall is standing pat with his current crop of coaches. Comings: BYU is hoping there will be a big crop of comings as it relates to recruiting. The focus for this new class will be on the offensive line, juco defensive backs and quarterbacks. BYU wants to sign three quarterbacks this year. The emphasis on the offensive line is to establish depth and more continuity at that position because of the constant flux and comings and goings of missionaries. We should know today, Monday, December 15 how that project is coming. That is because the best high school lineman BYU is seeking will announce today his choice of schools. That would be offensive tackle Kieffer Longson of San Ramon (Calif.) Dougherty Valley HS. He will choose between BYU, Ohio State, UCLA and Utah. He reportedly is a candidate for serving an LDS mission before enrolling in the school of his choice. For more details this prospect click on his name here: Kieffer Longson <http://ucla.scout.com/a.z?s=12&p=8&c=1&nid=7312615> BYU actually wants to have four new quarterbacks in the fold for this coming year. Tanner Mangum is returning from his LDS mission to Antofagasta Chile in June. In case you forgot, he was co-mvp of the elite eleven quarterback competition a few years back with Jameis Winston, the former Heisman winner and current sophomore at Florida State. He is the real deal. Meanwhile, BYU already has two commits at qb in Kody Wilstead, the long and lanky thrower from Pine View HS in St. George. He is headed on an LDS mission before enrolling. The other high school qb that has said he will sign with BYU is Beau Hoge from Highland High School in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Ft. Thomas is a suburb of Cincinnati and just across the Ohio River. Hoge is 6-1, 205 pounds. Click on his name Beau Hoge <http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2014/11/22/high lands-quarterback-beau-hoge-espn-sportscenter/19418097/> to get a better description of what BYU is getting in the son of Merril Hoge, the former NFL player and Idaho State graduate. BYU thought they had the answer to just who would be backing up Taysom Hill next season with an early commit from juco Trent Hosick. Now the Cougars are just another name on Hosick's shopping list. The story goes that Hosick said he would sign with BYU because he thought Hill was headed to an early entry to the NFL. That all changed when Hill broke his ankle and will now be back at BYU next season. With the starting job at BYU now not a done deal, he is looking at other options. Those options are all appealing. Schools now pursuing the dual threat qb from Arizona Western, by way of Northeastern Oklahoma (for a couple of months) and Missouri, now has Auburn, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and even Oregon in the hunt. For BYU, they are not willing to say never, but I am. Hosick signing with the Cougars this month and enrolling in January, is now an extreme longshot. , Here's another new name to put on your Cougar recruiting list. This past weekend BYU hosted a running back named Squally Canada on campus. He is a transfer from Washington State where he was a redshirt freshman and originally prepped at Milpitas HS in California. He is 5-10, 195 pounds. He will have to sit out a year at BYU before becoming eligible. According to all of his twitters he had committed to BYU. Click here <http://www.wsucougars.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30400&ATCLID=209396664 > for his WSU bio. TV Timetable BYU vs. Texas (Women's Volleyball Final Four) Thursday, December 18 at Oklahoma City Match Start: 5:00 pm MST TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Stanford Saturday, December 20 at Provo Tipoff: 9:00 pm MST TV: ESPNU BYU vs. Memphis (Miami Beach Bowl) Monday, December 22 at Miami Kickoff: Noon MST TV: ESPN BYU vs. UMass Tuesday, December 23 at Provo Tipoff: Noon MST TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Gonzaga Saturday, December 27 at Provo Tipoff: 4:00 pm MST TV: ESPN2 If you also want a PDF copy of this issue, email and request it.

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, December 13, 2014
by hb arnett 13 Dec '14

13 Dec '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, December 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.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617582/BYUs-Mendenhall-addresses-Big-12-situation-coaching-carousel-tra nsfers-other-recent-developments.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTUzNTg1MTM1NDI2NTc1N DQwNjUyGmE0N2IwMTcyMzRhNzNkZmI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHpMU24c-gBaT-nZ4aa3Cc7 BtEDpQ> BYU's Mendenhall addresses Big 12 situation; coaching carousel; transfers; other recent ... Deseret News Coach Bronco Mendenhall talks to inmates in the Con-Quest program at the Promontory Facility at the Utah State Prison in Draper on Friday, Sept. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/194173 8-155/byu-football-bronco-talks-about-osu&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTUzNTg1MTM1NDI2N Tc1NDQwNjUyGmE0N2IwMTcyMzRhNzNkZmI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEmpmg7a-JcMh6ZgRcY WDKLeezM3A> BYU football: Bronco talks about OSU opening, player transfers, Big 12 and more - Salt Lake Tribune <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1942 162-155/byu-volleyball-cougars-beat-florida-state&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDU4MTY4M jQ1MDAwOTM4NjcxNzIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFAt5tVL5Sso WguT6R0JE3CHmp6uQ> BYU volleyball: Cougars beat Florida State in Sweet 16 match Salt Lake Tribune After cruising to an early 2-0 lead in their Sweet 16 showdown with sixth-seeded Florida State, BYU had to fight back from three set points to win the ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617643/BYU-volleyball-Hamson-and-BYU-rally-past-Florida-State-for-Elite -8-berth.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTODI1NTQ2NjkxNTUyMTk5NjM0NjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZ TdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEZuFFxfu6rGRpOZOQlz--afmF_Sw> BYU volleyball: Hamson and BYU rally past Florida State for Elite 8 berth Deseret News Jennifer Hamson led No. 12 BYU women's volleyball to a four-set (25-20, 25-19, 19-25, 26-24) victory Friday night at Alaska Airlines Arena to advance ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/ story/byu-ready-for-shootout-in-south-beach-with-memphis/73434/r2Voe62gTU22I PCTKhlBfQ&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTE4OTM4Mjc0NjAzMjc2NDgwMzkyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxY zA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHzkzbbgextO9pbTr8QcFLuMi8zAw> BYU ready for shootout in South Beach with Memphis Good4Utah PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 Sports) - While the BYU football team is nowhere near where they hoped they'd be at the end of the regular season, the Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1942 101-155/byu-basketball-cougars-looking-to-bounce&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODg4OTY0NT AzNjMyNjI4NTYyNjIaZjM0YTRlOTE5M2EzNmY1ZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHvSgJmgdI3Gv iqEdVIsRHV9C9jwQ> BYU basketball: Cougars looking to bounce back from loss against Utah vs. Weber State Salt Lake Tribune Rose said that Isaac Neilson, a 6-foot-11 freshman, will join the starting lineup, replacing Nate Austin, who is out at least two weeks with a hamstring ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://utahvalley360.com/2014/12/ 13/whoosh-tyler-lone-peak-peak-college-basketball-haws-deck-slam-dunk-season /&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgxNjMwODY3NjE1MzIxNzY0MzIyGmFlYTJlODFhZTIwODBhY2U6Y29tO mVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEKtQpvACCoOnHsuzGktkn83ZoTvw> Whoosh, Tyler!: From Lone Peak to the peak of college basketball, Haws is on deck for a slam ... Utah Valley 360 Move over, Jimmer. BYU fans thought they would never hear those words - not in the record books or in their hearts. Granted, Tyler Haws doesn't ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/basketball/men/cougars-look-for-more-help-inside-against-weber- state/article_28146334-c609-5b06-827d-f3ee83635c42.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTE 3MzY2NDE1Mjk5MDk2NDc4OTIaNGZhMTJlNDM5ZDg0M2ZkODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNG6V3H imybWfN1ducP8PWqgDvcU-w> Cougars look for more help inside against Weber State Daily Herald Besides Neilson and Kaufusi, Rose may look to freshman Dalton Nixon, a strong shooter, or go small with 6-foot-3 Frank Bartley, an athletic defender <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.omaha.com/huskers/husk ers-take-drama-filled-fourth-set-to-advance-to-elite/article_ad2a6e32-8288-1 1e4-8dae-77e28ae4622d.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNjE5NDE2MDcxNzUyNTk1Nzg4MTIaY2Y1 YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHSzhhOGk_OE06Es3MQ58t2tOO7kQ> Huskers take drama-filled fourth set to advance to Elite Eight in Seattle Omaha World-Herald Saturday night at 10:30 Central time, the Huskers will face BYU. The winner will face Texas or North Carolina in Thursday's national semifinals in <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://ucla.scout.com/story/14914 42-west-recruiting-notebook%3Fs%3D12&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjg1NDYxOTAyODE0MTA1Mj A2NDIaMDExNDU5ZjFiOWE5OGEwNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEuSm4E1SHnNlUQf6xJkDt9XB hcHQ> West Recruiting Notebook BruinReportonline.com (subscription) Dougherty Valley offensive tackle Kieffer Longson will decide from BYU, ... The Badgers had recruited the West well since Andersen's arrival and he ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArti cle.dbml%3FDB_OEM_ID%3D32900%26ATCLID%3D209806894&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQ5Nzg5N TI4Mzc3MDEzNTk5NTQyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNETkU8EmXns c_dQi8WLHHjT8W9Y1A> FSU Falls Short in Sweet 16 Seminoles.com 8/6 Florida State indoor volleyball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament in the Seattle Regional Semifinal by No. 12 BYU, 3-1 (20-25, 19-25, <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.standard.net/Sports/20 14/12/12/GIRLS-BASKETBALL-Molen-scores-33-in-close-Fremont-win-full-roundup. html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMzQyNTg1NjQ4MzA0OTc2OTIyMjIaOGJjZDQ2YThkZjdkNThlZjpjb2 06ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFRcnKPclEeadx-8RKUPyBgk0NVQg> GIRLS BASKETBALL: Molen scores 33 in close Fremont win; full Standard-Examiner The Brigham Young University signee did what she was asked Friday night and visiting Alta ended up paying a heavy price for it. Molen scored a ...

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Cougar Clicks, Friday, December 12, 2014
by hb arnett 12 Dec '14

12 Dec '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, December 12, 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. BYU Football Recruiting - Video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laXXrwWEA0w&list=UUPGJ6U6tzIKHubr5zFWFZLw> <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617541/BYU-womens-volleyball-Cougars-set-to-take-on-Florida-State-in-th e-NCAA-regional-semifinals.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgzOTg4NjI3ODU0MjgyOTQyNTQ yGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHSdCW5z66SOazB1Kf72XAngp35Yw > BYU women's volleyball: Cougars set to take on Florida State in the NCAA regional semifinals Deseret News BYU student Jennifer Hamson was drafted in the second round of the WNBA draft but chose to return to BYU to finish her volleyball career. Hamson ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/193830 8-155/football-ops-director-several-players-leaving&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODQxMDE yNjM5OTAxNjg5MDgwMjIaMTk2ZTU3ZjI0MmE3N2E2Yzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNERLN1FF1R wo226Jd2yV2fS0U76fw> Football ops director, several players leaving BYU Salt Lake Tribune ... Hawaii when he returns home from a church mission in January. Collie is the brother of former BYU receiver and six-year NFL veteran Austin Collie. Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617537/BYU-basketball-Nate-Austin-out-at-least-two-weeks-with-torn-righ t-hamstring.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDU1MzE1Mjk3MTIxNDY3MDI2OTIaYmF lYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGL_8j6x6QTNVzKjn9OmuUnf2dsNQ> BYU basketball: Nate Austin out at least two weeks with torn right hamstring Deseret News BYU coach Dave Rose announced senior power forward Nate Austin tore his right hamstring in the Cougar's 65-61 loss to No. 13 Utah. Rose expects ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sport s/fl-miami-beach-bowl-memphis-byu-1212-20141211-story.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoT MTE3NjgxNTc5NzEyMDExOTYzODIaZDQ5ZTI5NDVkNjllZDI5NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGp p-6zxWID4zX1tkDT3r2WkjwFgA> BYU, Memphis faced challenges on path to Miami Beach Bowl Sun Sentinel The views that Marlins Park provides amazed BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall and Memphis coach Justin Fuente. The two coaches, who flew into town <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://miamibeachbowl.com/news/20 14/12/11/2014MBBPress_Conf.aspx&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODQyNDEyODM2MDQzMjk2MjIxNDI aY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNG1ByCXyKv6dKEEsDw5mkoixyKhWA> BYU & Memphis Looking Forward to Inaugural Miami Beach Bowl Miami Beach Bowl Bowl Executive Director Carlos Padilla , II formally welcomed BYU and Memphis to this year's game. The athletic directors and head coaches from <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/ college-sports/columnists/chuck-carlton/20141211-carlton-why-big-12-still-is n-t-looking-at-expansion-to-solve-playoff-problem-following-meetings.ece&ct= ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzY2MzQ2MzA5NTg5NTU2MTE3MDIaZmI0OThjNzM4YTIwNmRkYTpjb206ZW46VV M&usg=AFQjCNGrl3PeBXkNBqGk5Ru4lL8XoZaD5g> Carlton: Why Big 12 still isn't looking at expansion to solve playoff problem following meetings Dallas Morning News Jul 21, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Day at the Omni Dallas. Mandatory ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/193767 9-155/byu-basketball-lack-of-quality-post&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjkxNjA5Mzg2Mzk3M DczNTgzMDIaYTQ3YjAxNzIzNGE3M2RmYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGnGwfgwC88yMZ1JGG3a 3d5I9clnw> BYU basketball: Lack of quality post play a troubling trend for Cougars Salt Lake Tribune BYU basketball > Lack of production from the big men is starting to show. ... Facing BYU's soft interior defense, the Utes were 20 of 34 (59 percent) <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617542/Video--analysis-Utes-frontcourt-dominates-inside-in-victory-over -Cougars.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSNDc0MjIwNDc4NzIxNjM1MDY3MhpiYWVjNmEzYzllOTU0Z mU1OmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNG7LysjzWI8txzGsHSOVQnwDHPhsQ> Video & analysis: Utes' frontcourt dominates inside in victory over Cougars Deseret News Utah's big men outscored BYU's 30-4 in the Utes' 65-61 win over the Cougars on Wednesday at the Marriott Center. Utah's frontcourt also <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://toledo.scout.com/story/149 1157-byu-offers-dfw-ol-prospect&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTM1Njg3Mjc2MDQ5MTUzNzY5MjM yGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEY3plfJKkAwXkkQHBEoFvF1gYOyA > BYU Offers DFW OL Prospect Rocket Digest (subscription) The BYU coaching staff continues to mine the state of Texas for top caliber football prospects they feel would be a great fit at BYU. In just under a two <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://recruiting.scout.com/story /1490867-trevor-brent-weighing-his-options%3Fs%3D73&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTQxNTY xMTEzNTk4NDE1ODA1MDMyGjM5OWE4YzQyYjI1NzA5Nzg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHj-VuWaD t0_wOyEG7gcr8xLLBcGQ> Trevor Brent Weighing His Options SuperPrep.com (subscription) Brent hopes to hit BYU for an official visit before the end of January. ... Nick Howell, and head coach Bronco Mendenhall have recruited him for BYU. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.netsdaily.com/2014/12/ 11/7377355/what-are-the-nets-getting-in-brandon-davies&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMTc3 Mjc4Mjg2OTg0NDMxOTQyNTIaODE3NzE0N2UxMjYzMWU1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNG2SAm6 qwxsSy2Dp83PPVNyOTBEXQ> What are the Nets getting in Brandon Davies? NetsDaily ... during his junior and senior seasons, he averaged 17.7 PPG and 8.0 RPG during his senior year, alongside sharp-shooter Jimmer Fredette. Davies ...

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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, December 11, 2014
by hb arnett 11 Dec '14

11 Dec '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, December 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.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617438/BYU-football-Stansbury-safety-Zayne-Anderson-flips-commitment-fr om-Utah-State-to-BYU.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTcxNTQ0MDQ4NTQ5MDk5ND UxMzYyGmQ0OWUyOTQ1ZDY5ZWQyOTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH5km-gWyXFovGoTFJZxVfqX AJj3w> BYU football: Stansbury safety Zayne Anderson flips commitment from Utah State to BYU Deseret News ... Zayne Anderson committed to sign with BYU Tuesday night during an in-home visit with Cougar coaches Bronco Mendenhall and Nick Howell. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617299/BYU-could-become-the-perfect-candidate-for-Big-12-expansion.html &ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU3MTM5MjYzNzEwMzQzMzIyNDAyGmZiNDk4YzczOGEyMDZkZGE6Y29tOm VuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFo3IGJ8UcR-5ilEcN50BfQAP55Jw> BYU could become the perfect candidate for Big 12 expansion Deseret News The Big 12 expansion rumor mill is churning overtime these days, and the Brigham Young University Cougars get a mention in nearly every article ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/basketball/men/no-utes-hold-on-to-beat-byu-in-marriott-center/a rticle_fbe6e107-4b74-5a50-8238-f8b1eee80ed3.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTUyOTMxMT gwNTY2NDA4NDM1NzIaZDM0YTNkZjE4OWM1ZGMxNDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFTmnzNNfZBvo m_wMKSniwiB8a42g> No. 13 Utes hold on to beat BYU in Marriott Center Daily Herald >From left, BYU forward Luke Worthington, guard Tyler Haws, forward Dalton Nixon, and forward Josh Sharp walk off the court after losing to Utah ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/spo rts/ncaab/2014/12/10/delon-wright-leads-no-13-utah-past-byu-65-61/20230261/& ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTExODEzNjkxNDg4MTA5OTg1MjQyGmYzNGE0ZTkxOTNhMzZmNWU6Y29tOmV uOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE6v-lgXOr-MPqOpsh6WtcOz_3yDA> Delon Wright leads No. 14 Utah past BYU, 65-61 USA TODAY Utah was 19 of 30 from the line, while BYU was 6 of 10. ... BYU center Nate Austin pulled a hamstring just before the opening tip but was unable to get <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617431/Live-Coverage-BYU-vs-Utah-basketball.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTExO DEzNjkxNDg4MTA5OTg1MjQyGmYzNGE0ZTkxOTNhMzZmNWU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEc3rEn a0f3pnYZRdU2NwdoHXayjw> No. 13 Utah holds off BYU 65-61 in Provo. Deseret News 13 Utah withstood a stout run from BYU to win 65-61. ... In the game's first minute, BYU's Nate Austin left with an apparent hamstring injury. He didn't <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/rec ap%3FgameId%3D400587255&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU5MDc4NjgzNDQxMTIyMzQ1NTkyGmE0N2I wMTcyMzRhNzNkZmI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGbj-MvGjNqvJEuyYv_24ZUcGpFaQ> Utah Battles Past BYU ESPN Utah was 19 of 30 from the line, while BYU was 6 of 10. ... "We scrapped, got a lot of loose ball and hit some big 3-pointers," Krystkowiak said. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1934 291-155/high-scoring-cougars-cant-run-or-rebound&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTM3MDc0Nz gxMDgxNDMyODU2ODUyGjBiZDQxMzFjZmNhZWNlYmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFmePpE7psRm TT2-YMVFWnSMN81Og> High-scoring Cougars can't run or rebound Salt Lake Tribune "That kind of changed a couple days of preparation, and our game plan," BYU coach Dave Rose said of Austin's injury. The failure to keep the Utes off <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1933 538-155/kragthorpe-utes-have-toughness-to-go&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODgzNzIwNDkwMD E1MjEzNjYzNTIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFM929zpJm6DZxFV4 VbMnchGnWfNg> Kragthorpe: Utes have toughness to go with style in win over BYU (with video) Salt Lake Tribune Provo . Just prior to tipoff, Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak emerged through the tunnel and stood along the sideline, resplendent in his red jacket.

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, December 10, 2014
by hb arnett 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '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, December 10, 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://1280thezone.com/index.php/ story/read/dj_pk_dave_rose_byu_basketball_head_coach&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAyND YxMzkzMjQyNjM4NDE5MjgyGjBiZDQxMzFjZmNhZWNlYmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHHDFR-b LLUIJpfBX3UMpxtKK_i9w> DJ & PK - Dave Rose - BYU Basketball Head Coach 1280 The Zone ... Teams, College, Basketball, DJ & PK. Dave Rose joined DJ & PK to talk about the BYU basketball team & look towards the Utah game tomorrow. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D32693 031%26nid%3D498&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQ4MDY2Njg5NTk1MjgwMjYwNzEyGjBiZDQxMzFjZmN hZWNlYmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHM3bPGhzkeUtS_4qReQ2pFLAO76g> Rose ready to square off with rival Utah KSL.com BYU head coach Dave Rose is yet to lose a home game to the Utes as the head coach but is aware of the challenges that this particular team brings to <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/byusp orts/1930136-155/byus-rose-heaps-praise-on-no&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTUwNTYwNTI2M zMzMTU5Mjk4MzgyGmQ0OWUyOTQ1ZDY5ZWQyOTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNERJ5cIZY4i9lJV kqtc5uk3H5-WnA> BYU's Rose heaps praise on No. 13 Utes on eve of rivalry game Salt Lake Tribune (blog) BYU football fans are accustomed to football coach Bronco Mendenhall sort of downplaying big games and rivalry games as being no more, or no less ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617321/Report-Oregon-State-contacts-BYUs-Mendenhall-Utah-States-Wells-a bout-coaching-vacancy.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODIyNDk2OTM1MzEzNTM0MjkyNzIaMzY5 ZDAxMGI4NGZkOTFjMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGm_oPx6ROAzKJ6xGBBVTL5DlCnyQ> Report: Oregon State contacts BYU's Mendenhall, Utah State's Wells about coaching vacancy Deseret News According to Jamie Newberg, a national recruiting analyst for scout.com, Oregon State has made phone contact with BYU's Bronco Mendenhall and ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D32689 448%26nid%3D498%26fm%3Dmost_popular&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTE3MjAwMDg0MDUxODcwMTk 5MTAyGjBiZDQxMzFjZmNhZWNlYmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHj_2V3IobrDPa5QUY07fzxTC BDiw> BYU's Rose: "Our guys will be ready" KSL.com BYU head basketball coach Dave Rose joined the Cougar program as an assistant at a time when the University of Utah was enjoying an ... Collie transfers from BYU to Hawaii <http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=285186061> after mission <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617349/Making-success-BYU-guard-Kyle-Collinsworth-put-in-all-of-the-wor k-to-return-from-ACL-surgery.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAwOTQ1NTc3NTc0ODc3NzAxN jcyGmVkNDkyMmIzOTAyYWYzYzI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEqMPc2loSPd3Zjx9dlt4ceHRbF RA> Dick Harmon: Making success: BYU guard Kyle Collinsworth put in all of the work to return from ... Deseret News BYU fans cheer on Kyle Collinsworth during the game against Hawaii Warriors in the EnergySolutions Arena Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Salt Lake City. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617365/BYU-basketball-Bailey-and-Eaton-score-combined-53-points-in-BYU7 s-third-win-a-row.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTODUwOTEwMTc2NTc0NjcyOTg5OTIaYmFlYzZh M2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHdRSa3_60qzGwEOLSWWwSz1VMuKA> BYU basketball: Bailey and Eaton score combined 53 points in BYU's third win a row Deseret News Senior forward Morgan Bailey and junior guard Lexi Eaton each scored more than 20 points for the first time this season as they powered BYU <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617297/Teeples-Big-12-expansion-may-finally-make-financial-sense.html&c t=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTQ0MzI3MDAzNTQ4MzQ5MDAzNTIaZmI0OThjNzM4YTIwNmRkYTpjb206ZW46 VVM&usg=AFQjCNEsYk-NMX_2yq6EhYTztj2lrUuxJA> Teeples: Big 12 expansion may finally make financial sense Deseret News BYU fans want to see the Big 12 expand to 12 teams. But in the past, the conference's financial incentive for growth wasn't strong enough. It may be ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617366/BYU-softball-games-against-Tennessee-and-Baylor-headline-the-201 5-BYU-softball-schedule.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODk2MjUyOTYxMDE4MzQxMDI5MjIaYT Q3YjAxNzIzNGE3M2RmYjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGkCT0ZLd3RjKD4pnIm9P6PceG6PA> For the Deseret News Deseret News BYU faces 13 teams from the SEC, Pac-12, ACC, Big 10 and Big 12, ... "Bringing the Big 12's Oklahoma State to Provo for a three-game series will <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://collegesportsblog.dallasne ws.com/2014/12/cfps-long-lack-of-conference-title-game-could-have-actually-h elped-the-big-12.html/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTA3MjQwMTM2OTgxMDI2OTc5ODkyGmZiNDk4 YzczOGEyMDZkZGE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFMfI38s1P33YZuMxHxcimWc9hi_w> CFP's Long: Lack of conference title game could have actually helped the Big 12 Dallas Morning News (blog) The absence of a football title game may not always work against the Big 12, ... Bowlsby said expansion isn't likely, especially just for the purpose of adding a title ... "It is up to them, the Big 12, to decide if that is in their best interest.".

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Time running out for BYU footballs
by hb arnett 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Time is running out to order these premium wood footballs and still get them in time for Christmas! Hurry and Order Now! The Perfect Gift for BYU Fans in Your Family, or For Yourself. DECK YOUR HALLS WITH "BYU FOOTBALLS" .Fa la la la la la la la la We sold these last year and they were a big hit. This is the perfect Christmas gift for you the BYU fan or a fan in your family. But hurry, in order to insure that this gift arrives before Christmas, you must order before December 15 to insure a timely delivery. . Solid Wood - walnut . Handmade by craftsmen from heirloom quality hardwoods . Official Regulation Size . Laser Engraved Logos . Includes decorative wood stand for table or desk display . Officially NCAA Licensed BYU Wood Basketballs also available For Details, Prices and ordering information Click Here <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Wooden-Footballs?ID=3174> Thanks, HB Arnett - Cougar Sportsline hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> 801 372 0819

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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, December 9, 2014
by hb arnett 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '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, December 9, 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.capitalgazette.com/spo rts/navy_sports/ph-ac-cs-niumatalolo-milestone-120914-20141209,0,6080771.sto ry&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTAwOTc0NzY2MTA1MDA0NTQ4NzAyGjhiY2Q0NmE4ZGY3ZDU4ZWY6Y29t OmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNG4zYZsEbr8f9rZujbpjWoAc3MqNg> Navy's Niumatalolo on verge of major milestone CapitalGazette.com In 2004, Niumatalolo tried to become a candidate at Brigham Young University after Gary Crowton was forced to resign, figuring the fact he was a ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://westcoastconvo.com/2014/12 /09/wcc-power-rankings-december-9th/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTE1MjA3MzA5Mjc0NTI2Mz cwNzgyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEr8a294pGnI2STtYYBmvK4r yDxJA> WCC Power Rankings - December 9th West Coast Convo Welcome to our second WCC Power Rankings of the 2014-15 season. The non-conference schedule is starting to wind down, and we're getting an ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.nbawire.com/jimmers-jo urney-stop-new-orleans-next-stop/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTgwNDk2NzQ0MjI3MjU0NDkxN jIaODE3NzE0N2UxMjYzMWU1NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEsNGoaHmVf6jbgp26s6oRblqjZG w> Jimmer's Journey- This Stop New Orleans, Next Stop? NBA Wire Just 6 weeks ago former college National Player of the Year and top 10 NBA draft choice Jimmer Fredette was the picture of resurgence and optimism. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://floridastate.247sports.com /Board/36/Contents/FSU-Volleyball-to-face-BYU-in-Sweet-16-33704284&ct=ga&cd= CAEYAioSMzY1MTQyNDcyNDgzNTUzNTcxMhpjZjVhNmM2MjUyNWJlN2I4OmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=A FQjCNFhvGNDyoSuRJUxSnNPE1FsxO2gJw> FSU Volleyball to face BYU in Sweet 16 Noles247 - 247Sports.com "BYU is a great team," FSU head coach Chris Poole said. "They are big and physical but I think we can match up well against them. We have been ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.si.com/college-footbal l/2014/12/08/big-12-will-not-expand&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTk4NjExNjE5NjM5NjM5MDE 1NTIaZmI0OThjNzM4YTIwNmRkYTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGWdyZo97lVS7Q082aaPxqlcds irA> Report: Big 12 will not add new members SI.com Talk of Big 12 expansion was re-ignited after TCU and Baylor were both left out of the inaugural College Football Playoff. Both schools were passed ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617276/Big-12-playoff-snub-brings-back-argument-for-BYU-expansaion.html &ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzAyNzAyOTMzMTY2OTgwMDQ2OTIaYTQ3YjAxNzIzNGE3M2RmYjpjb206ZW 46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFR7sT5_5fgbyc6XA6e4zRxPM_mBg> Dick Harmon: Big 12 playoff snub brings back argument for BYU, expansion Deseret News Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks at the opening of the NCAA college Big 12 Conference football media days in Dallas, Monday, July 21, ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sport s/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-john-harbaugh-says-dennis-pitta-could-play-again -despite-recurring-hip-injury-20141208-story.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMjI2MDAwM zIxMTM5MjI3ODg3NzIaOGMzZjcyZTI3Nzg5NGEwZDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEZPFBcvz_QP YoVTKa_f4YXlSIOYg> John Harbaugh says Dennis Pitta could possibly play again despite hip injury - Baltimore Sun <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/192336 3-155/byu-basketball-free-throw-accuracy-aiding-high-scoring&ct=ga&cd=CAEYAC oUMTM3MTc5OTk2ODAwNzAwODQzMjIyGmYzNGE0ZTkxOTNhMzZmNWU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjC NETbWlVFVu2J0txrJ5GTaiyD72O1g> BYU basketball: Free-throw accuracy aiding high-scoring Cougars Salt Lake Tribune BYU center Corbin Kaufusi (44) and forward Nate Austin (33) laugh on the bench during an NCAA college basketball game against Hawaii, Saturday, <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/192520 4-155/utah-basketball-notes-utes-get-daily&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTIzNzI0OTg1MTMw MzE4NTE5MjIyGmFlYTJlODFhZTIwODBhY2U6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNG5iQsRfb2677QEmY6 -wip60ACQ5A> Utah basketball notes: Utes get daily dose of free throw shooting Salt Lake Tribune Averaging 24.4 points per contest, the BYU sharpshooter has been an offensive powerhouse for the nation's top-scoring offense. He's not afraid to fire ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.standard.net/Sports/20 14/12/08/Former-local-basketball-coach-recovering-from-deadly-form-of-mening itis.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTE1MDcyMDUyODIxMDkyMDQ2MDIyGjhiY2Q0NmE4ZGY3ZDU4Z WY6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEY5jVE3ryAkvyRZ2RdnVz1OcOKag> Former basketball coach recovering from deadly form of Standard-Examiner She was able to attend her daughter's official visit to Brigham Young University on Oct. 18 as well as her letter of intent signing ceremony at Fremont ...

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, December 8, 2014
by hb arnett 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '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, December 8, 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://collegefootballtalk.nbcspo rts.com/2014/12/07/with-no-playoff-teams-where-does-the-big-12-go-from-here/ &ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDM4ODAxMjcxNjA2MTI0NDE3MDIaMzVmNGVhYWYyYmU4NWVjNjpjb206ZW 46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGlrPSDID11XyD-kwsqhmQT2LSbgg> With no Playoff teams, where does the Big 12 go from here? NBCSports.com It's a dark day in Waco, Fort Worth and the Big 12's Las Colinas, Texas, .... They could have tried to find 2 more teams to join them, BYU was certainly ... 12 better be proactive or they'll be the like the WAC and the Big East--gone. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa- football/story/2014-12-07/baylor-tcu-left-out-college-football-playoff-big-1 2-expansion-ohio-state-boise-state-byu&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTMwMDQ0MDAyMDg5NjU0 MjIzMzIyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEuvac5oQXNGIi39-bJFdU S-rruuw> Why are TCU, Baylor out? Blame the Big 12 until expansion happens SportingNews.com Baylor won. The Big 12 lost when Ohio State snagged the fourth spot in the first College Football Playoff. The worst part? The Big 12 is acting like they ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/s ports/college-football/article/Amid-disharmony-Big-12-has-much-to-ponder-594 1989.php&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTcyMDkyMTkxODcwMzA2OTE0NTUyGmE0N2IwMTcyMzRhNzNkZm I6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFuXuGhK2Nqx6VpW_QHIV-9dFyCPA> Amid disharmony, Big 12 has much to ponder - Houston Chronicle Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.commercialappeal.com/s ports/tigers/football/memphis-to-play-byu-in-inaugural-miami-beach-bowl_3391 7478&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTM5NDQ0MjY1MDI1NTE3Njg5ODEyGmQ0OWUyOTQ1ZDY5ZWQyOTU6Y2 9tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFGb1FndmRS6N_aUH1CJXrACS9Ksw> Memphis to play BYU in inaugural Miami Beach Bowl Memphis Commercial Appeal "(BYU) coach (Bronco) Mendenhall has done a fantastic job there for many years and I know they'll be ready to play. We have a lot of work to do to get ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://athlonsports.com/getting-k now-bowl-opponent-byu&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc1NjMxMDQ1OTE1NzU0MjQ3MjMyGmNmNWE2Y zYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHewLQyfJ9pO52NkCukepZ8ZHPwzA> Getting to know the bowl opponent: BYU AthlonSports.com After a five-year hiatus from postseason play, the University of Memphis football team will face BYU (8-4) on Dec. 22 in the Miami Beach Bowl at ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865617210/Expect-Whittingham-and-Mendenhall-to-stick-around-awhile.html&ct =ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTczNDk3MzExODM2MDUzODI5MTQyGjAxMTQ1OWYxYjlhOThhMDY6Y29tOmVuO lVT&usg=AFQjCNGRMpJV-KA4C9_LyqGgal1qS7q1eQ> Mike Sorensen: Expect Whittingham and Mendenhall to stick around awhile Deseret News At BYU, Mendenhall is limited on the kinds of players he can recruit, and more than past BYU coaches, he's narrowed his recruiting base mostly to ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nca af-dr-saturday/ballots-from-final-coaches-poll-unveiled-210551844.html&ct=ga &cd=CAEYACoUMTM4NjM0MzkxMzEyNzg5NjE5MzkyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT &usg=AFQjCNFdmjG-Ub_mJ0D23aj5GIR7tMkIZQ> Ballots from final Coaches Poll unveiled Yahoo Sports (blog) 14) and Memphis (No. 16) ahead of BSU. He also had 8-4 BYU ranked No. 20. Not even BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall placed his team in the Top ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/byusp orts/1919018-155/basketball-byu-routs-hawaii-turns-attention&ct=ga&cd=CAEYAC oTNTU4OTU1Njk0MDk2NjU2MzQ4MjIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCN ElD0XlRxyw9tL7KWr_SstaFLhiCw> Basketball: BYU routs Hawaii, turns attention to Utah Salt Lake Tribune (blog) Finally, the BYU basketball team can turn its attention to the showdown with rival Utah on Wednesday at the Marriott Center (7 p.m., ESPNU). <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1919 204-155/monson-good-news-for-byu-&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTIxNjE0OTIwMjY2NzAwMDE3M TIaOWU2ZGY1NjQxMzA0Yzk3NDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFh5QEhvLHrPqK1pJVMD-jF7wLTc w> Monson: Good news for BYU - the Big 12 got kicked to the curb Salt Lake Tribune BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall celebrates with players after a ... in order for Urban's Florida squad to get into the BCS Championship game? <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/1919 218-155/kragthorpe-old-rival-urban-meyer-inadvertently&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAx Mzk0NzMxMDI1MjQ4ODU5MjUyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNETmdq sO3fYIKmu4lLEZQH4RErfiA> Kragthorpe: Old rival Urban Meyer inadvertently helps BYU Salt Lake Tribune Meyer's Ohio State team provided at least some degree of hope for BYU regarding Big 12 expansion by claiming the No. 4 spot in the inaugural ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.kentucky.com/2014/12/0 6/3579620/state-football-finals-highlands.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTI1OTM2ODE0 MDU1MTM4NDIwNjIaMzY5ZDAxMGI4NGZkOTFjMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGUFwdWTVOZK2Rb xBV3l3MyHrEzzg> State football finals: Highlands roars back from 21 down for 4A crown Lexington Herald Leader Hoge, who has committed to BYU, led Highlands by throwing for 205 yards and two TDs, and running for 78 yards and three scores. "We knew they ...

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