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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 35, Issue 34
by hb arnett 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 35, Issue 34 - March 16, 2015 Click Here To Order or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Playground Payback? BYU The Last Name Called, But Still Playing For some of us when we were in grade school and junior high school, being the last player picked when choosing teams on the playground was always emotionally draining and emasculating to our youthful confidence and self-esteem. I'm willing to bet that nobody on the current BYU basketball roster and coaching staff was ever the last guy to have their name called when choosing sides when they were young. Now they know how the rest of us felt. As to how we feel now after BYU was the last name to be announced during the NCAA Basketball Selection show, I think we can say that we all feel pretty darn good. If there is any emasculating to be felt, we will leave that up to Ole Miss, Xavier, Baylor or Georgia State. Those are the teams that BYU will have to eventually defeat if they hope to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Nursery and Naps Unless you are one that is involved in the new LDS pilot program that features an 8-hour block of meetings on Sunday, you should already know that BYU will face Ole Miss Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio. (Just kidding about the 8-hour block. That isn't happening. It's hard enough finding willing bodies to staff the nursery. It would be even harder to find willing bodies to serve as nap monitors for us old guys.) Here's the travel itinerary for BYU this week. Dave Rose and his troops will trek to Dayton today (Monday). The Cougars will hopefully practice this afternoon and have a shoot around Tuesday before taking on the Rebels of Ole Miss later that night. If BYU wins, they will leave immediately for Jacksonville and play Xavier on Thursday. A win Thursday will get the Cougars either Baylor or Georgia State on Saturday. A win there would put BYU in the Sweet Sixteen and earn them a trip to Los Angeles for the Western Regionals. A win in LA next week on Thursday, most likely against Arizona or Ohio State, would land the Cougars in the Elite Eight, most likely against Wisconsin or North Carolina on Saturday. A win on Saturday against either the Badgers or Tar Heels would force us 8-hour block guys to wake up from our naps and dreams of a Final Four appearance because BYU would finally make the Promised Land in Indianapolis. Promised Land Speaking of the Promised Land, BYU will need its own version of manna from heaven to make this happen. The Cougars will have to rain down threes on opponents for this to be a reality. Tyler Haws and Kyle Collinsworth should both play their games. That means they will play well. You can bet, however, that they will be well scouted and well-guarded regardless which teams BYU faces. Corbin Kaufusi has made dramatic strides late in the season, but BYU isn't beating anybody with their offensive or defensive post game. That leaves it up to Chase Fischer, Anson Winder and Skyler Halford to hit threes consistently for any of these deep-run-in-the-tournament-dreams to become a reality. Unfortunately, reality runs both ways in these dreams. Anson Winder is still questionable with his knee. If he plays in this tournament, it will be extremely limited minutes. Skyler Halford should be ready to go, but the key cog in BYU's magic machination for a deep run is still Chase Fischer. How he shoots, so go the Cougars against good competition. Based on the box scores of this season, the chances of Chase hitting 40 percent from beyond the arc in three straight games is not likely. If he can light it up in three games this week, BYU will be making their first Sweet Sixteen appearance since Jimmer was a senior. We all would love BYU to advance in this tournament and avoid an early exit, but as in many years past, seeing is believe. If you want to see to believe, here is how you do it. The BYU-Ole Miss game will be televised live Thursday at 7:10 pm MDT on truTV. For those wondering how to get truTV, this might help. truTV on Direct TV is Channel 246. On Dish, it is Channel 242. Comcast in Utah is Channel 44. For truTV on other providers and in other areas <http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/03/march_madness_2015_what_channe.h tml> Click Here As long as you are Cougar Clicking, here are some other links to show BYU 's relief and elation at being selected and a quick response from Dave Rose on BYU's bid. Click Here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm6Wp0zk5yI&list=PL_-6FxvcdLovjU9nMder-DR_O RZOyxO8g> to see BYU's celebration and Click Here <http://1280thezone.com/index.php/story/read/byu_basketball_selection_sunday _dave_rose_head_coach> to hear Dave Rose's comments. Ole Miss is Formidable Foe We can talk about Ole Miss and their 20-12 overall record and their 11-6 SEC record (11-7 if you count their first round loss to South Carolina in the SEC tournament).We can talk about their athletes and size. They have plenty of both. But the main talking point that should concern BYU and Cougar faithful is this: Ole Miss took No. 1 and undefeated Kentucky to overtime in Lexington only to lose 89-86. Thought that might get your attention. It certainly has Dave Rose and his staff's attention. As usual, the Rebels, like almost every other team that BYU has faced in NCAA post season play, will have better and more athletes than the Cougars will put on the floor. That's nothing new for BYU. If it was always about having the best pure athletes, BYU would not have won 25 games this season. BYU finished the year winning 8 of their last games. The started that nice winning run when they started to rebound and play a little better defense. Those two items will also determine how far the Cougars advance. Four-Way Tie Ole Miss, at 20-12 and 11-7 finished in a four-way tie for third in the SEC at 11-7. Stefan Moody leads the Rebels in scoring at 16.3 points per game while Jarvis Summers (12.4) and Ladarius Summer (11.2) also average double figures. Sebastian Saiz leads the way in rebounding at 5.4 boards per game. The key guy here is Moody. He is only 5-10 but extremely quick and can get to the basket whenever he wants. Think Evan Payne of LMU and Alec Wintering of Portland, only much better. As mentioned earlier, BYU will have to compete on the boards against the Rebels. They also cannot afford a lackluster performance from beyond the arc. Shooting lights out from the three line will keep BYU from having their lights shot out in an early exit from the tournament. BYU Women Earn NCAA Bid The BYU Women's basketball team will learn today just who they will face in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The Lady Cougars are assured a spot in the tourney based on their exciting three-game run in last week's WCC tournament. Jeff Judkins and his team ran the table against WCC foes in Las Vegas by beating St. Mary's, Gonzaga and San Francisco to earn the league's automatic bid for post season play. Lexi Eaton also earn the MVP trophy for her outstanding play. Included in that play was a clutch 8-foot jumper with 2 seconds remaining to secure the win against St. Mary's in the opening round of the tournament. Gonzaga, the regular season champion, should also get an invite to the girl's dance. Spring Football Now that we know that Bronco Mendenhall is back in charge of the BYU defense, we know, based on his history, that this will be a very competitive unit. The BYU head man is keeping his personnel cards close to his vest this spring. All he will say when asked how the defense is coming along is that he is still looking for players that will play hard, be assignment sound and trustworthy. Translated that means that this spring Bronco is still going through his guts, glory and grit drills to find players to fit his scheme and demands. That is good news, because this scenario has worked well for Bronco in the past. Offensively, grit, glory and guts is firmly entrenched at quarterback with Taysom Hill in the picture. BYU is still extremely protective of him, but the man himself has said on numerous occasions that if there was a game this week, he could and would play. Where the intrigue and potential excitement for this offense in the fall comes is at wide receiver and offensive line. If these groups are better than they were last season, BYU could make some offensive waves and noise.even against a grueling and daunting early season schedule against Nebraska, Michigan, UCLA and Missouri. Based on the spring responses from Guy Holliday and Garret Tujague, they might be on to something here. Click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVAUfo9gD_U> to hear Halliday and then Click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTXDbQ6X98Q> to hear what Tujague has to say. The unknown receiver that Holliday refers to that may have some talent is Elliot Knox, a 6-3, 180 receiver out of Snow Canyon HS in St. George. He started his career at Dixie State, went on a mission and then tried to walk on at Arizona State. He is now in Provo and at least has caught the eye of Holliday. Spring Sports Baseball.BYU continues its winning ways at home by taking 2 of 3 games from Pepperdine over the weekend in Provo. The Cougars went with their ace, Kolton Mahoney, in the first fray, but he couldn't get out of the second inning. Mike Littlewood used four more pitchers but the Cougars lost 11-3. They bounced back with a 5-3 win on Friday and a 6-5 extra inning win on Saturday. The Cougars are now 9-11 on the year after a brutal opening road schedule. More importantly, they are 2-1 in WCC play. The Waves of Pepperdine were last year's league champ and picked to finish second in the conference this season in preseason polls. Next up for BYU will be Gonzaga for a three game series in Spokane. Softball.The softball sisters are on a nice run. They took 4 of 5 games in a San Diego tournament last week. The only loss was by the score of 4-1 against No. 15 ranked Baylor. The wins were against Long Beach State, 2-1; San Diego State, 3-1; Western Carolina, 31; and UConn, 3-1. Next up will be a three game series this weekend against Oklahoma State in the Lady Cougars' home opener this weekend in Provo. All three games will be televised live by BYUtv. The Cougars are currently 17-7 on the season. Track.The NCAA Indoor Championships were held last weekend and BYU was represented well by Shea Martinez, the sophomore from Kaysville. She finished 7th overall in the 800 meters. Jason Witt finished 4th in the 5000 meters. The Cougars' super star runner, Shaquille Walker, never made it out of the 800 meters heats when he stumbled at the end of his race. Rugby.The Cougars solidified their No. 1 ranking with a 35-26 win over St. Mary's last Saturday in Provo. BYU is currently undefeated and this was their second victory over the Gaels. You can watch the match in its entirety by clicking here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hj8HKWzklU> . TELEVISION TIMETABLE BYU vs. Ole Miss Tuesday, March 17 at Dayton9 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 7:10 MDT TV: Tru TV Direct TV Channel 246; Dish Channel 242; Comcast in Utah Channel 44 For Tru TV on other providers and in other areas <http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/03/march_madness_2015_what_channe.h tml> Click Here BYU vs. Oklahoma State (Softball) Friday, March 20 at Provo Doubleheader: First Pitches: 4:00 and 6:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Oklahoma State (Softball) Saturday, March 21 at Provo First Pitch: 1:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Gonzaga Thursday, March 19 at Spokane First Pitch: 7:00 pm MDT TV: theW.tv (streaming) BYU vs. Gonzaga Friday, March 20 at Spokane First Pitch: 7:00 pm MDT TV: theW.tv (streaming) BYU vs. Gonzaga Saturday, March 21 at Spokane First Pitch: 1:00 MDT TV: theW.tv (streaming)

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, March 14, 2015
by hb arnett 14 Mar '15

14 Mar '15

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, March15, 2015 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/865624158/Taysom-Hill-not-conflicted-will-lead-BYU-the-way-he-was-born-to- play.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc5NTU0ODU5MzI0NDQwOTUyMDQyGmVkNDkyMm IzOTAyYWYzYzI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEXjbvATt0ozK5c8ddHMqAsybUq0Q> Taysom Hill not conflicted, will lead BYU the way he was born to play Deseret News By Dick Harmon, Deseret News ... Although season-ending injuries have thwarted Taysom Hill, the BYU senior says he will return to the field this fall ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.standard.net/Sports/20 15/03/13/March-Madness-Here-s-to-the-coaches-like-Rose.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACo SODY5NDUwOTM4NzUxODE2NTA5MhphZWEyZTgxYWUyMDgwYWNlOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNEq bi0jIXCNGTGs9h8CBOZ3nU0-2Q> March Madness: Here's to the coaches like Rose Standard-Examiner "BYU head coach Dave Rose cheers for his team against Gonzaga during the first ... Here's to BYU men's basketball coach Dave Rose, for example. Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/byu-football-cougar-inside-linebackers-limited-in-spri ng-but-determined/article_321f691b-deba-59a1-b815-e7ba534621da.html&ct=ga&cd =CAEYACoUMTQxMTQ4MzM4MDkxMTg2OTYyMzcyGjU2YjYwM2Q3NjIzODk4NjI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&us g=AFQjCNG2b1tdB46itCricfDyMEj8Tgx9rg> BYU football: Cougar inside linebackers limited in spring but determined to improve Daily Herald Cougar inside linebacker coach Paul Tidwell said his guys understand how ... "They are going to be great and will be back in fall," Tidwell said. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/basketball/men/cougars-play-waiting-game-with-ncaa-tourney-hope s/article_74f65a0d-890e-5a1b-9be6-f744fa953d42.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAzMzY 4MTkyMTE4MTE5ODcxMjcyGjBiZDQxMzFjZmNhZWNlYmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE5qrlVoR mAEi-xPVct2IdjVKe8Vg> Cougars play waiting game with NCAA tourney hopes Daily Herald "There's a committee put together that's going to decide this thing," BYU coach Dave Rose said. "If they watched us play, I feel pretty good about our <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865624226/BYU-baseball-Rucker-seals-BYU-victory-over-Pepperdine.html%3Fpg% 3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQyODk1MjA2ODAzOTI1MTg4NDQyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y 29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFtwsLmZH7Ql2UvBMt0b1_2b7qNMA> BYU baseball: Rucker seals BYU victory over Pepperdine Deseret News Tanner Chauncey's bad-hop single past Pepperdine shortstop Manny Jefferson broke a 3-3 tie, and the BYU baseball team cruised to a 5-3 victory ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865624225/BYU-softball-No-15-Baylor-stops-BYUs-win-streak-at-eight.html%3F pg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTI4MzY1MjIzMDk3MDQ2NDczMzEyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYz A6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEyhjAOsWEc0qtBpgffVmNjRkRtJA> BYU softball: No. 15 Baylor stops BYU's win streak at eight Deseret News Senior Lacey Hofstedt's 3-for-3 day at the plate wasn't enough as BYU ... for BYU softball and an assistant sports information director for BYU football. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865624145/ESPN-predicts-Utah-and-BYU-will-play-in-the-first-round-of-NCAA- tournament.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDYzNTYxOTc1ODI5ODIzNDg3OTIaYWVh MmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNF8_3HHWo27O1bKcCYwsGjhwni2EA> ESPN predicts Utah and BYU will play in the first round of NCAA tournament Deseret News Friday, two days before Selection Sunday, he had BYU safely in the ... Lunardi also had longtime Ute basketball nemesis Kentucky in the same ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865624202/The-Clean-Cut-BYU-mens-rugby-dances-to-Uptown-Funk.html%3Fpg%3Da ll&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMTM5MDgxNDc4NjkzMDU4NTQ5NjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206 ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE1ycretJV6mq_gxvVEFu1Tk7fyVg> The Clean Cut: BYU men's rugby dances to 'Uptown Funk' Deseret News The undefeated BYU men's rugby team faces two of its biggest games of the season at home against Saint Mary's and on the road against Utah, but ...

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Cougar Clicks, Friday, March 13, 2015
by hb arnett 13 Mar '15

13 Mar '15

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, March13, 2015 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. Spring Football Post Practice Videos Guy Holliday <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVAUfo9gD_U> Tejan Koroma <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi8fO3DVUEY> Remington Peck <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3IB00JepQ0> <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://washington.scout.com/story /1526638-uw-hosts-byu-2016-pledge%3Fs%3D147&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTE4NTA4MjM5MTk 1MDI1MjYyOTMyGjM5OWE4YzQyYjI1NzA5Nzg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFoxy6A_baUAW2uqR W1QQBSVXXkYQ> UW Hosts BYU 2016 Pledge Dawgman.com (subscription) ... something else in common...they were both committed to BYU early in the recruiting process and that is something that hasn't been lost on Latu <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.businessreport.com/art icle/lsu-professor-statistically-proves-lsu-32nd-hated-college-football-team -us-boise-state-no-1&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTUxNjk0ODIzMzY0MzQ3MzA4OTIaOGJjZDQ2YT hkZjdkNThlZjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHyYUjbJN68l2UsQZkPGOpj7e0L2w> LSU professor statistically proves LSU is 32nd most hated college football team in US; Boise State ... Greater Baton Rouge Business Report ... list of the most hated teams, followed by Brigham Young University, West Virginia, Middle Tennessee State University and Fresno State University. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://westcoastconvo.com/2015/03 /13/making-the-case-to-put-byu-in-the-ncaa-tournament/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSMjM1 ODg5NDQ0NTk1MzI0MTEwMhpjZjVhNmM2MjUyNWJlN2I4OmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNGe6xXy8 7JAIesVIDu8yJM1Fe21Jw> Making the Case to Put BYU in the NCAA Tournament West Coast Convo Before the upset in Spokane, nobody was paying attention to BYU. The preseason hype of Tyler Haws had faded as it became obvious he wouldn't ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegef ootball/writer/jon-solomon/25104017/byu-memphis-shouldnt-wait-to-identify-su spended-players-from-fight&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSMzU2MDE2NDYxNzQ2Mjk1MjA4MhphNDdi MDE3MjM0YTczZGZiOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNGjJvKH3e5JCbbucdkdQhD1B0MpUg> BYU, Memphis shouldn't wait to identify suspended players from fight CBSSports.com Iowa State's Monte Morris hits the winner at the buzzer, capping a wild 69-67 comeback win over Texas in the Big 12 quarterfinals. GameTracker ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://memphis.suntimes.com/mem-s ports/7/129/104903/byu-memphis-yet-release-players-names-brawl&ct=ga&cd=CAEY ACoTNjQ4MTcyMzAwOTc1MTMwNTMyMzIaZDQ5ZTI5NDVkNjllZDI5NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQj CNHfDVuBv5iglt4bP3Tknhwg5ZAS7A> BYU & Memphis have yet to release players names in brawl Memphis Sun Times Now Memphis' coach Justin Fuente was not vague like BYU's Bronco Mendenhall when he told The Desert News that "10-ish" players would be ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865624104/BYU-football-Cougar-receivers-poised-to-help-take-the-offense-to -another-level.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODQ3Nzk1NTU1NzYyNDI4OTg5MjIa MzY5ZDAxMGI4NGZkOTFjMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEf3LVT7vS9D1eVAkn7pS1PGhE91Q> BYU football: Cougar receivers poised to help take the offense to another level Deseret News PROVO - With a solid group of returning receiver talent, mixed with the notable progress his group made toward the end of last season, BYU ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2284 799-155/byu-football-wr-colby-pearson-returning&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTg1Njg5ODQ 1OTM5MTM4NTQ1OTIaZmJlMDRjZGQ5ZTM5MDVkYzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNH6CRM3rR7vpbM NEZvO2l8cCPJUoQ> BYU football: WR Colby Pearson returning to form after shoulder injuries Salt Lake Tribune By JAY DREW | The Salt Lake Tribune connect ... Courtesy | Mark A. Philbrick, BYU BYU wide receiver Colby Pearson scores a touchdown in the first ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D498%2 6sid%3D33800950&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTM5MDY5NDA5ODgwMzg5Mjk3NTkyGjcyODFlYmMxMTl hMzFkNmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHh1jeV-z8B-K8ZcGc4jrkiX4DEQQ> Receiving core improving as BYU spring practices roll on KSL.com Holliday talked about the status of Nick Kurtz, who was plagued with injuries last season. When asked about Kurtz, Holliday said, "Nick has the tools. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.goffrugbyreport.com/ne ws/st-marys-utah-byu-preview&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMjE3NDgyNjQ1OTI3MjU5NTcwMDIaYm FlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGbFc504QMsWaZpIruRxJ3iNOE0jg> St. Mary's at Utah, BYU - Preview Goff Rugby Report Friday opens up a big weekend for three major college teams, as St. Mary's arrives in Utah to play the Utes on Friday and the BYU Cougars on ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/byu-football-expect-more-of-taysom-hill-being-taysom-h ill/article_0dcd51fe-23ed-53ce-92f7-24e191dc6f75.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzk3M zY2MDc5NTAyMjk5OTI3MDIaNjNkY2NhZGFiNWNkYmFmMjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEg5qblf zu0uP0zZ93khUWExIS8YA> BYU football: Expect more of Taysom Hill being Taysom Hill for the Cougars this fall Daily Herald Quarterback Taysom Hill walks the sideline on the first day of spring football camp at BYU's Indoor Practice Facility in Provo on Monday, March 2, 2015 ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegeb asketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25104788/bracketology-byu-takes-illinois -spot-in-projected-bracket&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMzU0MjkyMDc0MjMyNDc5NjMyNTIaYWVh MmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFQ1N5uE1lU2PGmzlhxZiXGZ7pkgw> Bracketology: BYU takes Illinois' spot in projected bracket CBSSports.com Sometimes, teams make it hard on the committee to leave them out. Then there's Illinois. The Illini started the day among the last four teams in my ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865624127/BYU-baseball-Cougars-drop-conference-opener-to-Pepperdine.html%3 Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODczMTk1NjEwMjAyNTQ4NDY3OTIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlN Tpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE1SGSLTy_iDLvd4LxaocgRPSwmxw> BYU baseball: Cougars drop conference opener to Pepperdine Deseret News Junior Derrick Whitney led the way with two hits and an outfield assist in a losing effort Thursday night as BYU baseball dropped its West Coast ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865624123/BYU-softball-Cougars-take-two-games-extend-win-streak-to-eight.h tml&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTU0NDUzOTcxODk5MDU0NDE5NTIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb20 6ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNESJN2F2yPupBcynNRcehXiKmNpYg> BYU softball: Cougars take two games, extend win streak to eight Deseret News Sophomore pitcher McKenna Bull's pitching and key defensive plays led BYU softball to its eighth-consecutive victory and two wins in the first day of ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.examiner.com/article/b yu-fullback-harvey-unga-leads-local-cast-of-castoffs-at-nfl-vets-combine&ct= ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzk1OTQ0OTExNzMwNDM4Mjk1OTIaYzFlNjc4M2Y0MTc5MTFhODpjb206ZW46VV M&usg=AFQjCNGwBp2tjnZRQyQynD12-ymsExUp0w> BYU fullback Harvey Unga leads local cast of castoffs at NFL Vets Combine Examiner.com Former BYU wrecking ball Harvey Unga, a 6-foot-tall, 237 pound freight train waiting to happen. Sure, Unga had a little Honor Code issue going on at ...

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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, March 12, 2015
by hb arnett 12 Mar '15

12 Mar '15

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, March12, 2015 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/865623986/BYU-football-Returning-starters-providing-an-elevated-starting-p oint-for-Cougar-offensive-line.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU2ODU5MDkzNjkwOTE0MTQ 5OTAyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHK0PZ-Ia58bG9bpKwOAYAjsH bWQw> BYU football: Returning starters providing an elevated starting point for Cougar offensive line Deseret News BYU offensive line coach Garett Tujague has an interesting mix of five solid returning starters working to bring up a host of inexperienced talent this ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/new s/sports/wp/2015/03/11/bubble-watch-are-byu-cougars-still-safe-after-loss-to -gonzaga/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAxNzgxNDc2NTg5MjA2MTExNDUyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Y jg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF5LXnWo2__mi62NCJTi-Kk1Inl9Q> Bubble Watch: Are BYU Cougars still safe after loss to Gonzaga? Washington Post The BYU Cougars avoided that particular pitfall, reaching the final of the West Coast tournament against Gonzaga, but failed to upset the Zags and ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcs ports.com/2015/03/11/bracketology-byu-has-a-long-wait-ahead/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYAC oTNjA4MzY0MzQwODE4Njc5Mjg1NjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCN FRGHib4I76xBzhVutbs-dNmSca6Q> Bracketology: BYU has a long wait ahead NBCSports.com After falling to Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference finale on Tuesday, the immediate question becomes: Will BYU be selected as an at-large team? <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wire Story/bubble-watch-nc-state-locks-byus-wait-begins-29572129&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACo UMTAyNDY5OTY3NjY5MDAyMTI1NjMyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCN F7agE8ami3AaVJ8B_aHhud2P4Cog> BUBBLE WATCH: NC State Locks It up; BYU's Wait Begins ABC News BYU: The BYU Cougars have 25 wins, including a victory at Gonzaga last month. They have Kyle Collinsworth, who shares the career NCAA record ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D272%2 6sid%3D33777448&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTcwNTExMTU3OTY3MDIxNzc0MjMyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU 5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNG338pGtyOjgJIrJhdLTiwcZHsWuw> All-tourney MVP Eaton lifts BYU women to WCC title, NCAA bid KSL.com LAS VEGAS - There were plenty of moments when the BYU women's basketball team could've folded, particularly in the final three weeks of the ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2279 892-155/byu-basketball-postseason-injuries-plague-cougars&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUM TU3OTY2MjI3MTY2OTkwMDc4MDAyGmZiZTA0Y2RkOWUzOTA1ZGM6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFu w-PwrqU2h7nTatxbdjbe_bxekQ> BYU basketball: Postseason injuries plague Cougars again Salt Lake Tribune By JAY DREW | The Salt Lake Tribune connect ... from second-seeded BYU in the final five minutes of Tuesday night's West Coast Conference men's ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.examiner.com/article/b yu-head-coach-dave-rose-loses-his-mind-coat-during-wcc-final-loss-to-zags&ct =ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTcwOTQ5ODEwNjkwNTU2MTE5MTkyGjBiZDQxMzFjZmNhZWNlYmQ6Y29tOmVuO lVT&usg=AFQjCNH8suq71ytIKioa80pGMCprPbUkHA> BYU head coach Dave Rose loses his mind, coat during WCC final loss to Zags Examiner.com It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for BYU head coach Dave Rose. He watched Tyler Haws stroke a running game winner in the first ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D272%2 6sid%3D33783920&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTY2MzgyMjY5Mzg3NjUxNDg0MDkyGmYzNGE0ZTkxOTN hMzZmNWU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHIrvnV-gnvN_rUmdEdGe6mR_1KLQ> Rose in full bloom at BYU this season KSL.com LAS VEGAS - In the end, exactly like it was the entire season, BYU ... Without the injured Jamal Aytes and Nate Austin, the Cougars were forced to go <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2275 361-155/kragthorpe-byu-womens-coach-jeff-judkins&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjc5MjMwMD EyMTM2NDk4ODUzNjIaYWVhMmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFJu1VDBRkIwV z5rrk1QQtLvE6R9A> Kragthorpe: BYU women's coach Jeff Judkins earns another WCC title Salt Lake Tribune BYU's Makenzi Morrison goes up for a shot against San Francisco's Taylor Proctor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, March 11, 2015
by hb arnett 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

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, March11, 2015 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.good4utah.com/story/d/ story/byu-loses-to-gonzaga-in-wcc-tournament-championshi/32878/2WlFr71zjUSMG B_-9ykCVA&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTgxODQ5MDA5MDc5NjcyMjk5NjkyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Y jg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHZhY_V6vhUMalicUnB97jsyjP9-g> BYU loses to Gonzaga in WCC Tournament Championship Good4Utah LAS VEGAS (ABC 4 Sports) - Despite a career-high 28 points from Kyle Collinsworth, the BYU basketball team loses to #7 Gonzaga in the finals of the ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D272%2 6sid%3D33780282&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjMwNzg1NjcxNDU0MTI4NzE4MTIaN2M5MjcwNTlhMTE wN2RhMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEpdyhMiiohaK4ESF2ybH-GZQx2zw> BYU falls in title game, but holds out hope for at-large NCAA bid KSL.com BYU's bigs of Josh Sharp, Corbin Kaufusi, Luke Worthington and Isaac Neilson picked up a combined 14 fouls while trying to switch and defense the ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://espn.go.com/blog/collegeba sketballnation/post/_/id/104168/five-observations-gonzaga-wins-west-coast-co nference&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTEzNzkwNjM0NTY3NTI4NjMwMTIaMzY5ZDAxMGI4NGZkOTFjMD pjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNET6qwW0lXB2Rk4mn4wZd3UNSyY0A> Five observations: Gonzaga wins West Coast Conference ESPN (blog) The 6-foot-10 freshman was set to play football at BYU, where his father is an assistant football coach. However, he grew five inches during an LDS ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/spo rts/ncaaw/2015/03/10/eaton-scores-22-to-lift-byu-past-san-francisco-for-wcc- title/24727587/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTUxODEwMTAzMzQ2ODQyMjUzNzIyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI 1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEFsAVtf2qNOUXUSMVFRBm01qiGAg> Eaton scores 22 to lift BYU past San Francisco for WCC title USA TODAY LAS VEGAS (AP) - BYU closed the regular season losing four of its last five games. The Cougars' struggles didn't carry over into West Coast ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://westcoastconvo.com/2015/03 /11/byu-wins-womens-wcc-tournament-championship/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTY5MzY0MT c5NDQyNzIxNzM3NDgyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE3TfP23_0Fm j_TARfHpbHjUAI3Zg> BYU Wins Women's WCC Tournament Championship West Coast Convo In a battle of Cinderella teams making an unlikely appearance in the finals of the WCC Tournament, the #5 BYU Cougars beat the #6 San Francisco ... Spring Football Videos Bronco Mendenhall <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j9xQv63zYc> Mitch Mathews <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx-niCOPnQ4> Taysom Hill <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibILrL0yLss> Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/byusp orts/2276761-155/byu-basketball-cougars-remain-bubble-dwellers-after&ct=ga&c d=CAEYACoTNTUzMzY1NjYzMDQ5MDc3Mzc5NjIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&us g=AFQjCNG1cRCyki433uSTWZcKRSYfOpoNzA> BYU basketball: Cougars remain bubble-dwellers after 91-75 loss to Zags Salt Lake Tribune (blog) Those were my thoughts immediately after BYU fell 91-75 to No. 7 Gonzaga on Tuesday night at Orleans Arena. It is deja vu all over <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865623918/BYUs-Eaton-learns-from-last-years-title-game-performance-leads-C ougars-to-championship.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMTQ4NjgyOTIxOTEyNTIz NzI1NzIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFgjCCZI665l_Gr7ryiKNMf AErH6A> BYU's Eaton learns from last year's title game performance, leads Cougars to championship Deseret News BYU coach Jeff Judkins describes guard Lexi Eaton as one of the most competitive players he's ever coached. Eaton redeemed herself in Tuesday's ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865623943/BYUs-Winder-sidelined-again-Halford-injured-Collinsworth-Haws-na med-to-all-tournament-team.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDk3OTA4OTk5NzIz NjgyNDQ3NDIaMGJkNDEzMWNmY2FlY2ViZDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGHdzRSuk_ycACcTZu2 jxBdjkNCqQ> BYU's Winder sidelined again; Halford injured; Collinsworth, Haws named to all-tournament team Deseret News "He has a lower leg nerve contusion," coach Dave Rose said. ... TECHNICALLY SPEAKING: Rose spent part of Tuesday night jawing at the officials. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/spor ts/basketball/gonzaga-floors-byu-wins-third-straight-wcc-crown&ct=ga&cd=CAEY ACoTODQ2OTA1NDM0NTU5NjU0NTk5NzIaYWVhMmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQj CNHbUXIHnU12KeQ8gx0puDcAag1eyg> Gonzaga floors BYU, wins third straight WCC crown Las Vegas Review-Journal Gonzaga players celebrate their 91-75 defeat of BYU in the West Coast ... Coast Conference championship game against BYU Tuesday, March 10, 2015, .... straight West Coast Conference basketball tournament on Tuesday night at ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865623944/Zags-get-revenge-on-Cougars-BYU-leaves-Vegas-with-NCAA-resume-in -hand.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTYyMTM4MDQxNzUyNjMyODY1OTMyGmVkNDkyMmIzOTAyYWYz YzI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGKbHMNzrNyD56k4OmEGS3HW6UG8w> Dick Harmon: Zags get revenge on Cougars, BYU leaves Vegas with NCAA resume in hand Deseret News Brigham Young Cougars players react after loosing to the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the West Coast Conference Basketball Championship game in Las ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/top/31 08/0/Returned-Mormon-missionaries-in-college-basketball-2014-2015.html&ct=ga &cd=CAEYACoTMTU0ODIyMTIzNDYxOTIyNTU3MDIaOGJjZDQ2YThkZjdkNThlZjpjb206ZW46VVM& usg=AFQjCNFMmQ9fAsWm4SaZ4eti0BJzXZ6nvA> Returned Mormon missionaries in college basketball, 2014-2015 Deseret News The list includes 10 players from Brigham Young University, seven from Utah Valley University and six from Utah State University. There are three ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://byucougars.com/m-baseball/ home-runs-highlight-10-7-victory-utah-valley&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNDE1MTM1NTA1OD M2OTY1MjU0NTIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGWZZVx7ICHqT32S0 c1Swp1wGfjYQ> BSB - Home runs highlight 10-7 victory at Utah Valley BYUCougars.com Cole Wilstead hit one of BYU's three homers in a 10-7 victory Tuesday night at Utah Valley University. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865623913/BYU-softball-Cougars-to-wrap-up-tournament-play-in-San-Diego.htm l%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTA3OTQxMjI0MTkyMTAwNzAyOTkyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NT RmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGGOM0dYzDp7yYmxMOUEyEwoCTPMQ> BYU softball: Cougars to wrap up tournament play in San Diego Deseret News After not playing last weekend due to weather, BYU softball prepares for Long Beach State, San Diego State, Baylor, Western Carolina University and

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Missing Newsletters
by hb arnett 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

Dear Cougar Sportsline Subscriber, Sorry for the intrusion on your time, but for the last few weeks some subscribers say they are not receiving the newsletter. About 90 percent of the time, if you will check your spam or junk mailboxes, you will find the letter there. Don't know why it happens, but it appears to randomly occur. Also, to help alleviate this problem please add my email address, hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> to the safe sender list on your email program that you use to receive the letter. This should prevent further problems. Even if you have been receiving the letter consistently, please add my address to your safe sender list anyway and it should prevent any future problems. Thanks for your help and consideration in this matter. hb

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Cougar Clicks II, more links for today
by hb arnett 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

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, March 10, 2015 MORE LINKS FOR TODAY <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://247sports.com/Bolt/UCLA-In tensifies-Recruitment-Of-Top100-In-State-CB-36086556&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc4MT M0NDIzOTY0MDM0MzM5MDYyGmQyNjdjN2YyYzAwNWUzZjk6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF6UBn9L ZzRtO_ihdwclBW8ecgvbg> UCLA Intensifies Recruitment Of Top100 In-State CB notredame.247sports.com BYU remains the 247Sports Crystal Ball favorite for San Marcos (Calif.) ... backs coach Nick Howell is one of the coaches recruiting him the hardest. Devon Blackmon acclimating to BYU after shaky start, looking to be key contributor this season <http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865623763/Blackmon-acclimating-to-BYU-af ter-shaky-start-looking-to-be-key-contributor-this-season.html>

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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, March 10, 2015
by hb arnett 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

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, March10, 2015 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://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/rec ap%3FgameId%3D400766986&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODAzMzQ0NjAyNzA1MTI4MTU5MDIaYmFlYzZ hM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGVUnfNPY8rRAG2-xTmu53IzgmGRQ> Kyle Collinsworth ties triple-double mark; BYU into WCC title game ESPN ESPN's Beth Mowins and Stan Heath discussed Gonzaga's and BYU's wins to advance to the WCC tournament final. Top Two Seeds Advance To ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.oregonlive.com/pilots/ index.ssf/2015/03/portland_pilots_byu_cougars_wc.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTg4M zQ1NzcxMjAxNzc5MTQ4ODIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGZI4DDu hsEqIklujijcgiJb6AkXg> Portland Pilots sunk by Kyle Collinsworth's triple-double, Chase Fischer's threes at WCC Tournament - OregonLive.com <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/ 2015/mar/09/gu-women-struggle-second-half-lose-byu/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAwMDU 2NjUzNjcxMjg2MTIzODYyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGJimfetI AF7CbmwxUc_mbFZ_YJSg> GU women struggle in second half, lose to BYU The Spokesman Review Gonzaga guard Keani Albanez makes her way through BYU's tough defense in the first half of a WCC women's tournament semifinal game on ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D33762 281%26nid%3D272%26fm%3Dmost_popular&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNjUxNDQ5MTY3NzcyMDA5NDI 0NzIaYWVhMmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHjWCLSdT2v8lrCDMDP7mfflZx pIQ> Morrison helps BYU women rally from 10-down, stun top-seeded Zags 61-55 KSL.com BYU guard Lexi Eaton (21) shoots over Gonzaga forward Sunny Greinacher (14) during the West Coast Conference Basketball Championships ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865623801/BYU-women-upset-No-1-seed-Gonzaga-in-WCC-semifinals.html%3Fpg%3D all&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU1MDE3MDg4MjQ0MjI0NTc0MjgyGjA3Y2UyMjRjMTYxMzUyMWE6Y29 tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFu6Ckp32qc2ef_jpbjHe6VIf7fHg> BYU women upset No. 1-seed Gonzaga in WCC semifinals Deseret News By Jeff Call, Deseret News ... BYU won, 61-55, to advance to the finals. Jeffrey D. ... "I told (his team) we have one more," said BYU coach Jeff Judkins <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegeb asketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25100577/tuesdays-viewers-guide-four-bid s-to-hand-out-including-zags-byu&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTA2MjQ4NDU5MTE0NTA2NTcyOD gyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGNpPMxtIO0Mt7vgPA2Q_TbG7sgW Q> Tuesday's Viewer's Guide: Four bids to hand out, including Zags-BYU CBSSports.com BYU; 9 ET, ESPN: The Zags will try to exact revenge for a defeat that occurred 10 days ago in Spokane. The Cougars are in a very questionable ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865623834/Chris-Collinsworth-on-his-Mr-Triple-Double-brother-He-called-it- two-years-ago.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNTcyMjY5OTk3Njk2MDI0NzczNTIaY TMwMmZkYzcxNmVlY2NiMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNG1UiI4dILGJLOjCzzgCm-dSXUI7w> Chris Collinsworth on his Mr. Triple Double brother: He called it two years ago Deseret News Brigham Young Cougars guard Kyle Collinsworth rebounds the ball during the game against Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Marriott Center Saturday, Dec. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D272%2 6sid%3D33767571&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTA1NTc2MTc1NjIxODE3NDA4OTcyGmRlOGYxZTA0ZmM 2NDFiMzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFbUNjv7ib68FSRTbRT28jFDWp7Mg> Collinsworth's NCAA-record 6th triple-double caps memorable night for BYU hoops KSL.com ... start of conference play and the loss of UNLV transfer Jamal Aytes around Christmas - when he would've been eligible to suit up for the Cougars <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865623833/Will-BYUs-Hill-pass-more-run-less-next-season.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct =ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzM2MzUzNDM2NDQzNzYwNjEyNDIaYWVhMmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46V VM&usg=AFQjCNEBQCzSkEXFrVI5Yna9zfbmzIlddA> Will BYU's Hill pass more, run less, next season? Deseret News Taysom Hill passes the ball during Brigham Young University football ... 28 when he found out that the BYU basketball team had upset then-No <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/227213 6-155/byu-basketball-cougars-rip-through-portland&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzM3MjM0O Dk2ODEzNTY5NDIyMzIaMGY0OWQ5YWNmZGE1M2M3Mzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEcy56w8PxbX AHhUjE2wVBhVrb_Yw> BYU basketball: Cougars rip through Portland to set up rematch with Zags Salt Lake Tribune Tyler Haws added 18 on 8 of 11 shooting and Skyler Halford chipped in 10. Fischer said Collinsworth's feat was not a surprise to him, "because I see ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2271 889-155/kragthorpe-byu-enjoys-stress-free-victory-gonzaga&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUM TI3NDM1NzU1NjU1OTYxNzgxOTgyGmE0N2IwMTcyMzRhNzNkZmI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF7 TqiY6v9_W8pHgV_nxyXl8om4Dw> Kragthorpe: BYU enjoys stress-free victory; Gonzaga is next Salt Lake Tribune A big part of BYU's game remained intact, with Chase Fischer and Tyler Haws highlighting a ... Of their 15 field goals in the half, 12 came via assists. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865623806/BYU-baseball-WCC-opener-vs-Pepperdine-follows-BYU-playing-at-Uta h-Valley-on-Tuesday.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjI5NTI1NDM4NDU4NTgwNjg yNzIaMzk5YThjNDJiMjU3MDk3ODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEtXFpHZdjeqBLNA_jKEOa_xRH XFw> BYU baseball: WCC opener vs. Pepperdine follows BYU playing at Utah Valley on Tuesday Deseret News "We know how important those games are for in-state recruiting, as well as local bragging rights. Rivalry is <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2271 044-155/byu-basketball-haws-a-finalist-for&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODQ3MzczMDY4MDg5 MTIzODcwMzIaMGY2MmNiYzdhMTExMWY1MDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGwFbn8n9SA3FhuqW4y 6d56d2-oew> BYU basketball: Haws a finalist for premier shooting guard award Salt Lake Tribune BYU hoop notes > Jerry West honor is down to 5 players. .... Utah's Delon Wright, Gonzaga's Kevin Pangos, Arizona's T.J. McConnell, Duke's Tyus ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv %3D55qJk6BTDso&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTM4MjA5NTgyMTc4ODYzMTg1NjQyGjdhM2UwN2Q0NTdi NzNiZGQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFhnLbaQrrLvMLApd3A6ENpTLsJiA> Mark Pope on BYU's Attitude going into the WCC Semifinal YouTube BYU Assistant Basketball Coach Mark Pope joined BYU Sports Nation to discuss the changing mentality during the win streak and how the team is ...

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 35, Issue 33...again
by hb arnett 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

It appears again that a significant number of subscribers did not receive the newsletter that was sent earlier this morning. This is becoming a recurring problem that is being experienced by random subscribers. To help alleviate this problem please add my email address, hbarnett(a)fiber.net <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> to the safe sender list on your email program that you use to receive the letter. This should prevent further issues. If you did receive the letter, do it anyway because it may randomly happen to you also down the road. Thanks for your help and consideration in this matter. hb HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 35, Issue 33 - March 9, 2015 Click Here To Order or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Daylight Savings Haws' Timely Shot Coincided with Clock and BYU Moving Forward on Saturday Santa Clara scared the living daylights out of BYU last Saturday night at the Orleans Arena. Thanks to Tyler Haws' game saving shot from 15 feet with 2.5 seconds remaining in the contest, BYU lives another day in their quest to make another appearance in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Just like the Daylight Savings clock, the Cougars advanced Saturday night to the semi-finals of the WCC post season tournament. Click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj64kCcdF04> to see the game winning shot. With the 78-76 win, BYU will now face Portland late Monday night. Another win and BYU should, by most accounts and pundits, assure themselves a bid in the prestigious post season tournament. A win over Portland will also most likely get the Cougars matched up again on Tuesday night against Gonzaga. Dave Rose has been saying for the last month that BYU is already playing their own tournament. It has been a win and advance mode for BYU the last 7 games. Just like most tournaments, there are games that the better teams should advance easily, but have to gut out a last second win to keep playing. That is what the Cougars did Saturday night. They gutted out a win. Misfiring from Distance They did it with their late season spark plug misfiring. Skyler Halford, who has given the Cougars a charge in their recent run, did not have one of his better games off the bench. His patented three point barrage was missing. He was just 1 of 4 from distance. Halford wasn't the only bench player to have an off night. Frank Bartley IV and Anson Winder also weren't their usual dynamic selves when their numbers were called. That's why Haws' game winner and game high 30 points and 9 rebounds were so crucial for the Cougars. Kyle Collinsworth also had his dependable 15 points and 8 rebounds. The third guy who played well was Corbin Kaufusi. He had 7 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. The Hakeem Hope lives on. One of the ancillary impacts of Daylight Savings going into effect is the hour of lost sleep. One of the ancillary impacts of BYU moving forward will be their ability to make shots from distance. If the Cougars are going to advance from here on out, they will have to shoot the ball from beyond the arc much better than they did against the Broncos of Santa Clara. BYU was just 5 of 15 from distance Saturday night. We mentioned Halford going just 1 of 4. Chase Fischer was 2 of 5 and Haws was just 1 of 5 from behind the line. That will have to improve significantly tonight against Portland because the Pilots are big and deep inside the paint. BYU will need to soften that interior defense with some decent outside shooting. If that happens, then BYU should continue winning and will face the winner of Gonzaga-Pepperdine for the WCC Tournament Championship crown on Tuesday night. Tonight's game will be televised live on ESPN2. Tip is set for 9:30 pm Mountain Time. The Championship game will be broadcast by ESPN and will start at 7 pm Mountain Time. Match Made in Heaven Lady Cougs Pull out Late Game Win Match.com, Farmersonly.com, eHarmony.com, OurTime.com. Take your pick of these matchmaking websites, but somebody should sign Tyler Haws and Lexi Eaton up. Based on the opening round results of the WCC basketball tournament, the two have a lot in common. Haws led BYU to a win over Santa Clara with 30 points and the game-winning shot. Eaton did the same in the Lady Cougars' in their 65-64 win over St. Mary's. She led all scorers with 30 points and hit the game winner with the clock winding down. Click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1VIE39Y4tI> to see the shot. The Ladies now face Gonzaga today in the semis. The game tips at 1 pm Mountain Time and can be seen live on BYUtv. A win over the Zags and BYU will face the winner of San Francisco/San Diego for the WCC tourney title. That game is set for Tuesday with tipoff going up at 2 pm Mountain Time. The contest will be broadcast live on ESPNU. Just as a side note on the dating sites angle, I asked my wife if I could sign up on OvertheHill.com, WarpedandWrinkled.com and FaceliftFriends.com just to see with whom they would match me. Turns out that I am a perfect match for Cher. Now my wife affectionately calls me Sonny, but Cher just never calls. It's a Stunt Double Spring BYU coaches are gushing about the physical progress of Taysom Hill. His physical rehabilitation from last season's leg injury is ahead of schedule. He is throwing the ball and moving well. If BYU's spring football drills were a Hollywood movie, Hill would be the star. That is why BYU has found a stunt double for Hill this spring. Coaches don't' want him hurt but the filming and firming up of spring drills must continue on schedule if Bronco Mendenhall's Cougars are going to be ready for their grueling schedule this coming fall. Good stunt doubles are hard to find. They have to look like the star, act like the star, but do it all with no ego. Enter Stewart the Stunt Double. That would be Christian Stewart, last year's starting quarterback for the Cougars after Hill went down with his injury. When BYU's only other viable option at quarterback for spring, McCoy Hill, went down the first day of practice, BYU found itself with a cast of thousands, but no star or even a B list quarterback to keep practice and drills going. Turns out Stewart still has eligibility left for this semester only and he could actually practice this spring without running afoul of any NCAA rules and regulations. He agreed to come out and participate. He saved the day and spring for the Cougars' offense. Plus, he will never have to take a hit. And if you think BYU coaches are happy about the Stewart windfall for spring, guess how the BYU receiving group is feeling. They are ecstatic. They have a proven qb to toss them the football and now can legitimately get ready for the fall. Speaking of receivers, they could very well be the strength of this offense in the fall. Guys like Mitch Mathews, Nick Kurtz, Devon Blackmon, Terran Houk, Trey Dye and Mitchell Juergens should all get a chance to shine this spring. Hill has looked good when throwing the ball. It is early in spring but he appears to have plenty of velocity and more touch throwing the ball. Of course the key will be how he throws in a live game situation. In the past, if he doesn't like what he sees on his first read, he pulls down the ball and heads for the hills. Hill heading for the hills is an exciting thing to watch, but nobody wants to watch another season ending injury this coming season. Look for less running and more pocket presence this season from Hill. Home and Hartford a Good Combination At 2-10 early in the season, BYU baseball needed a break. They got it in good weather, mediocre competition and a nice 4 game winning home stand against the Hartford Hawks. Home may very well be where the heart is, but it was also where the runs were for Mike Littlewood and his Cougars. BYU came out swinging and the scores showed it against the Hawks. The Cougars swept the series, 6-0, 8-6, 20-4 and 11-7. BYU now moves to 6-10 on the year and will face Utah Valley on Tuesday. This game is set for the UVU diamond and will start at 6:00 pm MDT. No television is planned, but the game can be seen via streaming from the UVU website, wolverinegreen.com. The Cougars will then open WCC play this Thursday with a three-game series against Pepperdine. All of those games will be televised live by BYUtv. See below for details on the Television Timetable. In Softball, BYU was weathered out from action in games that were scheduled to be played in Tennessee. Next up for the Lady Cougars are five games in San Diego this week against Long Beach State, San Diego State, Baylor, Western Carolina and UConn. In Volleyball, BYU's No. 4 ranked team wasn't weathered out, but they were wimped out after losing to matches to Stanford on the road. It wasn't BYU's finest hour on the volleyball court. Next up will be matches at Pepperdine this Friday and Saturday. If the Cougars have hopes for post season play, they need to improve their play away from the Smith Fieldhouse. In Rugby, BYU is now rated No. 1 in the nation. That ranking came on the heels of a 32-28 win over No. 4 ranked St. Mary's on the road two weeks ago. This past week, BYU pasted SLCC 58-10 in the home opener and on Fan Appreciation Day. The Cougars are now 7-0 on the season. Next up will be a rematch against St. Mary's this coming Saturday, March 14 in Provo. The match will begin at 7:00 pm MDT and can be seen streaming on BYU RugbyTV <https://www.youtube.com/user/BYURugbyTV> . TELEVISION TIMETABLE BYU vs. Gonzaga (Women's BB) Monday, March 9 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 1:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Portland Monday, March 9 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 9:30 pm MDT TV: ESPN2 If BYU wins today, BYU vs. USF/SD (Women's BB) Tuesday, March 10 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 2:00 pm MDT TV: ESPNU BYU vs. Gonzaga/Pepperdine Tuesday, February 10 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 7:00 pm MDT TV: ESPN BYU vs. Pepperdine (Baseball) Thursday, March 12 at Provo First Pitch: 6:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Pepperdine (Baseball) Friday, March 13 at Provo First Pitch: 6:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Pepperdine (Baseball) Saturday, March 14 at Provo First Pitch: 1:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 35, Issue 33
by hb arnett 09 Mar '15

09 Mar '15

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 35, Issue 33 - March 9, 2015 Click Here To Order or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Daylight Savings Haws' Timely Shot Coincided with Clock and BYU Moving Forward on Saturday Santa Clara scared the living daylights out of BYU last Saturday night at the Orleans Arena. Thanks to Tyler Haws' game saving shot from 15 feet with 2.5 seconds remaining in the contest, BYU lives another day in their quest to make another appearance in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Just like the Daylight Savings clock, the Cougars advanced Saturday night to the semi-finals of the WCC post season tournament. Click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj64kCcdF04> to see the game winning shot. With the 78-76 win, BYU will now face Portland late Monday night. Another win and BYU should, by most accounts and pundits, assure themselves a bid in the prestigious post season tournament. A win over Portland will also most likely get the Cougars matched up again on Tuesday night against Gonzaga. Dave Rose has been saying for the last month that BYU is already playing their own tournament. It has been a win and advance mode for BYU the last 7 games. Just like most tournaments, there are games that the better teams should advance easily, but have to gut out a last second win to keep playing. That is what the Cougars did Saturday night. They gutted out a win. Misfiring from Distance They did it with their late season spark plug misfiring. Skyler Halford, who has given the Cougars a charge in their recent run, did not have one of his better games off the bench. His patented three point barrage was missing. He was just 1 of 4 from distance. Halford wasn't the only bench player to have an off night. Frank Bartley IV and Anson Winder also weren't their usual dynamic selves when their numbers were called. That's why Haws' game winner and game high 30 points and 9 rebounds were so crucial for the Cougars. Kyle Collinsworth also had his dependable 15 points and 8 rebounds. The third guy who played well was Corbin Kaufusi. He had 7 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. The Hakeem Hope lives on. One of the ancillary impacts of Daylight Savings going into effect is the hour of lost sleep. One of the ancillary impacts of BYU moving forward will be their ability to make shots from distance. If the Cougars are going to advance from here on out, they will have to shoot the ball from beyond the arc much better than they did against the Broncos of Santa Clara. BYU was just 5 of 15 from distance Saturday night. We mentioned Halford going just 1 of 4. Chase Fischer was 2 of 5 and Haws was just 1 of 5 from behind the line. That will have to improve significantly tonight against Portland because the Pilots are big and deep inside the paint. BYU will need to soften that interior defense with some decent outside shooting. If that happens, then BYU should continue winning and will face the winner of Gonzaga-Pepperdine for the WCC Tournament Championship crown on Tuesday night. Tonight's game will be televised live on ESPN2. Tip is set for 9:30 pm Mountain Time. The Championship game will be broadcast by ESPN and will start at 7 pm Mountain Time. Match Made in Heaven Lady Cougs Pull out Late Game Win Match.com, Farmersonly.com, eHarmony.com, OurTime.com. Take your pick of these matchmaking websites, but somebody should sign Tyler Haws and Lexi Eaton up. Based on the opening round results of the WCC basketball tournament, the two have a lot in common. Haws led BYU to a win over Santa Clara with 30 points and the game-winning shot. Eaton did the same in the Lady Cougars' in their 65-64 win over St. Mary's. She led all scorers with 30 points and hit the game winner with the clock winding down. Click here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1VIE39Y4tI> to see the shot. The Ladies now face Gonzaga today in the semis. The game tips at 1 pm Mountain Time and can be seen live on BYUtv. A win over the Zags and BYU will face the winner of San Francisco/San Diego for the WCC tourney title. That game is set for Tuesday with tipoff going up at 2 pm Mountain Time. The contest will be broadcast live on ESPNU. Just as a side note on the dating sites angle, I asked my wife if I could sign up on OvertheHill.com, WarpedandWrinkled.com and FaceliftFriends.com just to see with whom they would match me. Turns out that I am a perfect match for Cher. Now my wife affectionately calls me Sonny, but Cher just never calls. It's a Stunt Double Spring BYU coaches are gushing about the physical progress of Taysom Hill. His physical rehabilitation from last season's leg injury is ahead of schedule. He is throwing the ball and moving well. If BYU's spring football drills were a Hollywood movie, Hill would be the star. That is why BYU has found a stunt double for Hill this spring. Coaches don't' want him hurt but the filming and firming up of spring drills must continue on schedule if Bronco Mendenhall's Cougars are going to be ready for their grueling schedule this coming fall. Good stunt doubles are hard to find. They have to look like the star, act like the star, but do it all with no ego. Enter Stewart the Stunt Double. That would be Christian Stewart, last year's starting quarterback for the Cougars after Hill went down with his injury. When BYU's only other viable option at quarterback for spring, McCoy Hill, went down the first day of practice, BYU found itself with a cast of thousands, but no star or even a B list quarterback to keep practice and drills going. Turns out Stewart still has eligibility left for this semester only and he could actually practice this spring without running afoul of any NCAA rules and regulations. He agreed to come out and participate. He saved the day and spring for the Cougars' offense. Plus, he will never have to take a hit. And if you think BYU coaches are happy about the Stewart windfall for spring, guess how the BYU receiving group is feeling. They are ecstatic. They have a proven qb to toss them the football and now can legitimately get ready for the fall. Speaking of receivers, they could very well be the strength of this offense in the fall. Guys like Mitch Mathews, Nick Kurtz, Devon Blackmon, Terran Houk, Trey Dye and Mitchell Juergens should all get a chance to shine this spring. Hill has looked good when throwing the ball. It is early in spring but he appears to have plenty of velocity and more touch throwing the ball. Of course the key will be how he throws in a live game situation. In the past, if he doesn't like what he sees on his first read, he pulls down the ball and heads for the hills. Hill heading for the hills is an exciting thing to watch, but nobody wants to watch another season ending injury this coming season. Look for less running and more pocket presence this season from Hill. Home and Hartford a Good Combination At 2-10 early in the season, BYU baseball needed a break. They got it in good weather, mediocre competition and a nice 4 game winning home stand against the Hartford Hawks. Home may very well be where the heart is, but it was also where the runs were for Mike Littlewood and his Cougars. BYU came out swinging and the scores showed it against the Hawks. The Cougars swept the series, 6-0, 8-6, 20-4 and 11-7. BYU now moves to 6-10 on the year and will face Utah Valley on Tuesday. This game is set for the UVU diamond and will start at 6:00 pm MDT. No television is planned, but the game can be seen via streaming from the UVU website, wolverinegreen.com. The Cougars will then open WCC play this Thursday with a three-game series against Pepperdine. All of those games will be televised live by BYUtv. See below for details on the Television Timetable. In Softball, BYU was weathered out from action in games that were scheduled to be played in Tennessee. Next up for the Lady Cougars are five games in San Diego this week against Long Beach State, San Diego State, Baylor, Western Carolina and UConn. In Volleyball, BYU's No. 4 ranked team wasn't weathered out, but they were wimped out after losing to matches to Stanford on the road. It wasn't BYU's finest hour on the volleyball court. Next up will be matches at Pepperdine this Friday and Saturday. If the Cougars have hopes for post season play, they need to improve their play away from the Smith Fieldhouse. In Rugby, BYU is now rated No. 1 in the nation. That ranking came on the heels of a 32-28 win over No. 4 ranked St. Mary's on the road two weeks ago. This past week, BYU pasted SLCC 58-10 in the home opener and on Fan Appreciation Day. The Cougars are now 7-0 on the season. Next up will be a rematch against St. Mary's this coming Saturday, March 14 in Provo. The match will begin at 7:00 pm MDT and can be seen streaming on BYU RugbyTV <https://www.youtube.com/user/BYURugbyTV> . TELEVISION TIMETABLE BYU vs. Gonzaga (Women's BB) Monday, March 9 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 1:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Portland Monday, March 9 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 9:30 pm MDT TV: ESPN2 If BYU wins today, BYU vs. USF/SD (Women's BB) Tuesday, March 10 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 2:00 pm MDT TV: ESPNU BYU vs. Gonzaga/Pepperdine Tuesday, February 10 at Las Vegas Tipoff: 7:00 pm MDT TV: ESPN BYU vs. Pepperdine (Baseball) Thursday, March 12 at Provo First Pitch: 6:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Pepperdine (Baseball) Friday, March 13 at Provo First Pitch: 6:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Pepperdine (Baseball) Saturday, March 14 at Provo First Pitch: 1:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv

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