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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, August 25, 2015
by hb arnett 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '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, August 25, 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.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D498%2 6sid%3D36144064&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgxNjMzMjU1NTQxNDQ2ODk1NDkyGjcyODFlYmMxMTl hMzFkNmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNG7OkHf6er6GhoOHbWa2Q1NyDW-4g> Camp Cougar opens third week of fall camp KSL.com Still, the explosive plays he saw, as well as the emergence of offensive skill players like Adam Hine and Nick Kurtz, left a lot of optimism from his angle. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/287188 6-155/byu-football-connections-with-french-have&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTA0Njc0MjQ 3OTU4MDAzNDE5ODkyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNECUUPnWY3jrB 3rjfD2EKwcCs6K3A> BYU football: Connections with French have toughened offensive line Salt Lake Tribune Provo . When former BYU offensive linemen Robert Anae and Garett Tujague took over the Cougars' offensive line in January of 2013 - Anae in his ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ketv.com/sports/husker s-extended-coverage/tommy-armstrong-comments-on-byus-defense-team-progressio ns/34897150&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTYxNzcxOTI3MTAwNzMxODIxMzIyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU 3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH9e0QtDXnw1cb9jwzGe4QNyEs2gw> Tommy Armstrong comments on BYU's defense, team progressions KETV Omaha Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong commented on what he expects to see from BYU in the season opener. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.dailynebraskan.com/spo rts/football-practice-notes-aug/article_e8c450c4-4abb-11e5-8b05-f700b9bb0846 .html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTM1MzI1ODg4NDk1Nzg2Mjk3MzIyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y 29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHZSzQTy0WkdQTTf26gL9mK-NBVQQ> Football Practice Notes, Aug. 24 Daily Nebraskan With the likes of Terrell Newby, Imani Cross, Mikale Wilbon and Devine Ozigbo, it may take a few games to figure out who will do what. Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865635266/Williams-less-BYU-offense-moving-forward-with-Brown-other-backs. html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTc1Mjk4MDU5MDk4ODY1ODA5MjIaMDdjZTIyNGMxNjE zNTIxYTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE5HN_Ulx50F-DAYG2LzihDJtIpVA> Williams-less BYU offense moving forward with Brown, other backs Deseret News By Jeff Call, Deseret News ... Williams having withdrawn from school, there has been plenty of attention on the running backs at BYU's fall camp. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/byusp orts/2872500-155/byu-football-update-on-injuries-future&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTE 3MjQ4MTg3MzM4MDc0NTAyODAyGjQxOWJhMmViZWU5NGQ3NmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNG-Hy B_dpSl0chN2a_ZSqkcD9_jGw> BYU football: Update on injuries, future scrimmage and soon-to-be-happy walk-ons Salt Lake Tribune (blog) ... coaches are holding him out because they know his abilities and can't afford to get him hurt after the withdrawal of premier back Jamaal Williams. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/byu-football-samson-dreaming-of-scoring-lots-of-points -for/article_8dff6185-466d-51c6-8382-0eb816c25726.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjUy NTU1MzMzMzkyMTQ0MzQ0NTIaZDQ5ZTI5NDVkNjllZDI5NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFm_2Qx DsbTsFYhUKpgktoUunZSoQ> BYU football: Samson dreaming of scoring lots of points for the Cougars this fall Daily Herald "I liked our field-goal kicking a lot," Cougar head coach Bronco Mendenhall said after Saturday's scrimmage. "Our kickers look good, Trevor Samson ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://bleacherreport.com/article s/2553955-uani-unga-using-life-lessons-to-make-push-for-new-york-giants-fina l-roster&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMjQ2MjkxNzc0Mzk4MTk2ODU2NjIaYzFlNjc4M2Y0MTc5MTFhOD pjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNExhUkgVBjO-BNRePLW7if8DVlUEw> Uani' Unga Using Life Lessons to Make Push for New York Giants' Final Roster Bleacher Report New York Giants linebacker Uani' Unga is such a soft-spoken young man that, at times, it becomes necessary to lean in a little closer than what is ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://byucougars.com/m-basketbal l/cougars-rout-european-basketball-academy-102-74&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTA0Njc0M jQ3OTU4MDAzNDE5ODkyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHQSQe-sd_q m9j7SiPPISap-HuhWA> MBKB - Cougars rout European Basketball Academy 102-74 BYUCougars.com BARCELONA - BYU basketball improved to 3-0 in Spain with a 102-74 win over European Basketball Academy on Monday. The Cougars trailed ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/287228 9-155/byu-basketball-cougars-rout-eba-102-74&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSODU4NTUzNTIwOT QwMzAwMjU0MhoxMjQwYTQ1M2YxMGZlMjc3OmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNGU0GrTMVe2TmOosh7 SUrHUVdKkng> BYU basketball: Cougars rout EBA 102-74 to improve to 3-0 in Spain Salt Lake Tribune Redshirt freshman Jordan Chatman hit a 3-pointer to get the Cougars going in the third quarter and BYU ended the period with a 65-54 advantage. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/287208 0-155/prep-football-lone-peaks-jackson-mcchesney&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTYwMzYxMT Q5Mjk4MzczMTk5ODAyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHq7VtMi6S5X CreLTNwAFxqr_YttQ> Prep football: Lone Peak's Jackson McChesney commits to BYU Salt Lake Tribune So when Lone Peak junior running back Jackson McChesney's first collegiate offer came from BYU - his favorite program - he didn't need to think ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865635213/BYU-volleyball-women7s-volleyball-ready-for-challenging-2015-sea son.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAxMTU4NzIwMzExODM5NTU1NDMyGmNmNWE2YzY yNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFh5i5i18AHyZwx8D6wBoe3EiikTA> BYU volleyball: women's volleyball ready for challenging 2015 season Deseret News Last year, BYU finished 30-5 and 16-2 in the West Coast Conference with a No. 3 final national ranking. The league record was good for first place by ... Stanford and Soccer Cancelled <http://byucougars.com/w-soccer/game-against-stanford-canceled-due-unplayabl e-conditions>

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, August 24, 2015
by hb arnett 24 Aug '15

24 Aug '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> Monday, August 24, 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. Frank Jackson Update <https://iowa.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1794937> Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/inside-darnell-s-head-so-oto-likes-byu-s-defensive/art icle_0342b61a-d151-52ef-b3d1-2970c89b2e2f.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTc0ODQxMzg3 NzEyNDE5MzI3MTIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNERrtcgdN77jgaL szgkpXX9eSwg1A> Inside Darnell's Head: So'oto likes BYU's defensive potential Daily Herald At Saturday's BYU football scrimmage, former BYU linebacker Vic So'oto walked into LaVell Edwards Stadium with two of his children, his young son ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D36129 118%26nid%3D272&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTI3MDkzMTk3NTA1MTIzNzU2MDIaNDUxODZiYmU4ZWM 1ZDI2MTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEYmBWE702wYujzNNOcMErU4bwFCQ> Dye finding ways to add to BYU's loaded receiving corps KSL.com A season after losing former UTEP graduate transfer Jordan Leslie to the NFL (he's currently with the Minnesota Vikings), the Cougars return Mathews ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865635186/Back-from-major-injuries-BYUs-Warner-looking-to-be-a-playmaker-l eader-on-defense.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTk4Njk2NzYxMzkyMTA5ODU2MDIaMDExNDU5Z jFiOWE5OGEwNjpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFF2u9uJTTEe-toxnsGg88XPpc5wA> Back from major injuries, BYU's Warner becoming a playmaker, leader on defense Deseret News Fred Warner takes a break during a BYU football scrimmage at LaVell ... Before his season-ending injury, the highly-touted recruit played in 10 games, ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D272%2 6sid%3D36131486&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjQ2Mjk5MDY3NTU1MTIxOTEyOTIaMDcxODYxMzQ1ZmF lNTFkNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNECID4z-czV644yc-Mj5uCJEWXqug> BYU receiver makes ridiculous catch, and coach's hot dance KSL.com PROVO - BYU freshman wide receiver Rickey Shumway pulled off a no-look ... grab during a 7-on-7 drill with backup quarterback Tanner Mangum. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/286343 6-155/byu-football-offense-bounces-back-rolls&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU1MTcxODIxN DA4NjY4NDk2NzgyGmZiZTA0Y2RkOWUzOTA1ZGM6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGRbWwipLKwf5cT hle1HnLavxMyMA> BYU football: Offense bounces back, rolls in second scrimmage Salt Lake Tribune (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU RB Adam Hine, #28, and TE Tanner Balderree, #88 celebrate Hine's long TD run against the #1 ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865635144/BYU-offense-produces-big-plays-in-scrimmage.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=g a&cd=CAEYACoTNTA0NDg4NTU0NDQ1OTYzOTMwNjIaZTU3ODYxNThiM2RiMWI0ODpjb206ZW46VVM &usg=AFQjCNGvESH-cUeUA7pvWcngBEaD3ex2IQ> BYU offense produces big plays in scrimmage Deseret News Trey Dye (6) reaches for a pass as Michael Shelton tries to tackle him during a BYU scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Aug. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/byu-football-hine-dye-make-statements-at-special-couga r-scrimmage/article_60b7fced-8c73-5525-9356-c470f6457e42.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYA CoUMTY4NzkzMDI4NzY4MzI5MTg5MTQyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQj CNFIBZYw8h8unRbk8Dce80JIUYhcrg> BYU football: Hine, Dye make statements at special Cougar scrimmage Daily Herald Wide receiver Trey Dye runs with the ball on the first day of fall football camp for Brigham Young University on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 in Provo. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://byucougars.com/w-volleybal l/blue-downs-white-3-1-annual-scrimmage&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTY4NzkzMDI4NzY4MzI 5MTg5MTQyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHq0mglKVIGeJqvc69enY UL3OXAsA> WVLB - Blue downs white 3-1 in annual scrimmage BYUCougars.com PROVO, Utah - Blue defeated white 3-1 (24-26, 25-22, 25-18, 25-22) Saturday afternoon at the Smith Fieldhouse as No. 11 BYU women's volleyball ...

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 36, Issue 3
by hb arnett 24 Aug '15

24 Aug '15

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 36, Issue 3 - August 24, 2015 Click Here To Order or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Two Week Check Up Reading Between the Top and Bottom Lines I had recent cataract surgery. I went in last week for a checkup and the doctor ask me to read the top line and then the bottom line. No problem with the top line. It was crystal clear, but the farther down the lines I went, the fuzzier things became. That pretty well describes BYU after their second week of fall camp and a second scrimmage in the stadium. The top line looks clear and distinct. The letters read T-A-Y-S-O-M. Even a blind squirrel can see that as Hill's health goes, so goes the BYU offense this season. Actually, let me clarify that. As Hill's health goes, so goes the BYU season. Yes, he really is that good. When you add his competitiveness to his "goodness" we may be in for a bigger year than most of us think. Hill will be to BYU this season what Johnny "Football" was to Texas A&M a few years back, what Marcus Mariota was to Oregon and Jameis Winston was to Florida State last year. Quite frankly, I think most of us are too close to the forest to see just how good a tree Hill is. How can a superstar come out of Pocatello, Idaho? Think Jimmer a few years back. Hill is new Jimmer for BYU football. The question will be how long the Cougars can ride him during his senior swan song. Yeah, I know all about the phrase "there is no I in team", but there is an "I" in Hill and Heisman. If you want your own optical line to read, try this one on for size. Hill completed 13 of 18 passes for 143 yards in BYU's closed scrimmage last Saturday. He did it with both legs tied behind his back, relatively speaking. Here is what Bronco said about Hill after the scrimmage. "Who knows what's going to happen when we actually let him run and try to tackle him. That's a whole other element, but I think history shows that's strong, but throwing and catching wise I actually liked it. There's a lot of unique challenges he's going to pose to defenses, but one of the strengths today of the scrimmage, at least from my perspective, was throwing and catching the ball and Taysom in particular." So here is the bottom line - or top line optically. With Hill healthy, BYU will be at least 20-20 at quarterback and wide receiver. Hill has some weapons to throw to. Still no flat out speed guy to make defensive coordinators convulse while game planning for the Cougar offense, but those same defensive coordinators will at least have to cough and consider the mismatches BYU presents with its stable of tall and semi athletic receivers. Nick Kurtz is having the fall camp that we thought he would have last year until he broke his foot. It was over a decade ago that Gary Crowton said that Chris Hale was a homerun waiting to happen. Kurtz has already gone "gone yard" multiple times in the first two weeks of camp. BYU has made a living over the last 25 years with below the Mendoza line <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendoza_Line> receivers. Now with Kurtz, Devon Blackmon and Mitch Matthews among others, this unit looks more like Manny Machado than Mario Mendoza. BYU Line Actually Blurry When it comes to offensive line play this fall camp, the rhetoric of spring football and fall camp forecasts hasn't matched what it actually visible. This group still looks suspect to me. As they say in the meat business, except for Tejan Koroma, this Cougar cut in this fall camp has been select, but not stellar. Prime cuts of offensive lines are found at Alabama and Ohio State, Choice cuts are usually at UCLA and USC. BYU is still select in my opinion and is another year in the feedlot away from moving up to a choice cut of meat up front. Hope I am wrong and would love to have to eat all the select beef this offensive line can feed me if they turn out better than I think. Here are the guys that will play besides Koroma, who still looks like he will miss the opening Nebraska game due to a suspension from the Memphis Bowl game. Ryker Mathews, Ului Lapuaho, Jaterrius Gulley, Brad Wilcox, Tuni Kanuch (if healthy), Austin Hoyt and Kyle Johnson. It's easy to read the top line of an eye chart because the letters are big. So are the running backs of BYU. It is obvious to me that the only ball carrier who will be a threat to take the ball to the house is Hill. The rest of the group are big and bruising. Bronco has found a clone to supplement Algernon Brown, who has a history of being injury prone. That would be Francis Bernard, the 6-1, 230 pound freshman from Herriman HS in Utah. Bronco was almost effusive in his praise for Bernard after his performance at the scrimmage Saturday and his steady performance of fall camp. "Tough physical, reliable, consistent, all those things. He's been one of my real pleasant surprises of this fall camp and he's farther along and more productive at a higher level than any of us expected. He'll play. He's done a nice job," said Mendenhall. The BYU defense was at the bottom of the BYU eye chart last season. They were beyond fuzzy, they were frankly bad. It looks like to me that they are better, but judgement on how much better will have to be reserved until the Boise State game. I don't think we can judge how much improved the Cougar defense will be because this unit is likely to have a couple of key suspension in place in the opener against Nebraska. The two most likely to miss the opener are Kai Nacua and Sione Takitaki. Both will be big playmakers for Mendenhall's defense, but not against the Huskers. BYU should be improved up front. That won't be hard to do based on last season. A stellar year will be determined by the play of the defensive backs. Here are the names that will have to perform in order for improvement to take place. At safety it will be Kai Nacua, Eric Takenaka and Grant Jones, a 6-5 sophomore who redshirted last year. At corner the trio that needs to make plays are Michael Davis, Michael Shelton and Micah Hanneman. The sophomore just returned to practice last week after doctors gave him the go ahead to start practicing. My vision after cataract surgery is 20-20. That is also what I have projected as the halftime score of the season opener against Nebraska. If my retina holds on and the BYU running game is better that I think, which also means the offensive line is better than I think, a highly successful season will be more than just an optical illusion and projection after two weeks of fall camp. Seeing is Believing I'll believe it when I see it. Bronco and the local media have been effusive in their praise and projections for BYU's linebacker play this fall. Guys like Harvey Langi, Manoa Pikula, Fred Warner and Sione Takitaki have all had their names called as playmakers.in camp. Bronco's defense is predicated on linebackers making plays. As good as these guys have looked in fall camp, none of them have proven themselves to be playmakers against an actual opponent. The last time the BYU defense was good was when it had linebackers like Kyle Van Noy, Spencer Hadley and Uani Unga. That will be the case this season also. If these highly hyped fall camp linebackers can make plays against real players from other teams, then Bronco and his defense will definitely be back. Seeing is believing so keep your eyes on this position group against Nebraska. Is There Fly Fishing in Tuscaloosa? You gotta love Bronco Mendenhall's musings. He's an accomplished football coach and his muses and metaphors over the years have been interesting. This one <http://www.heraldextra.com/special-section/football/college/2015/byu-footba ll-chasing-that-elusive-dream-season-but-also-appreciating/article_f2b40ee0- 2731-59d2-a683-5fcf250f1c80.html> published a few days ago in the Provo Daily Herald was a well written piece by Jared Lloyd that caught my attention. The salient sentences are below. BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said he likes fly fishing and used that as a metaphor to how he views a football season. "The intent and focus on every cast that I have is to put the fly in the right place with the right mend and the right drift to give myself as a fisherman the best chance for success and to present the fly to make it appealing to the fish," Mendenhall said. Subtitles * subtitles off Captions * captions off Chapters * Chapters He said that as a coach, he views it as trying to give the team the best chance to be successful during a season. "If it happens to be a big one, awesome," Mendenhall said. He added that in fishing, it's exhilarating to feel the pull of the big catch. "You can tell as soon as it hits the fly with the bend of your rod and how fast the line starts going out what size you are engaged in," Mendenhall said. "Then you take a picture after and send it to Holly and the kids, yeah that feels pretty cool. But that lasts about as long as the next cast." He talked about how the big stages and big wins can be similarly satisfying and yet fleeting. "It lasts until you walk off the field and then it's about who you play next," Mendenhall said. "It's about the next cast." Somehow I just don't envision Nick Saban tying flies in Tuscaloosa, but I can envision Dan Hawkins <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S3RbRifTSk> flying off the handle with his infamous quote about "It's Division I football." And speaking of casting, Nick Howell, last year's defensive coordinator, hasn't been cast aside, but he has yet to be interviewed or quoted after two weeks of fall camp. My One Deep BYU will releases it first two-deep football roster this morning after this issue has been sent. To compensate, I'm releasing my projected BYU one-deep roster of stat leaders for the coming season. Leading Rusher: Taysom Hill Leading Passer: Taysom Hill Leading BYU Heisman Vote Getter: Taysom Hill Leading Receiver: Dan Smith <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODZzSOelss> Leading Tackler: Last guy standing closest to the goal line wearing a BYU uniform Leading Scorer: UCLA Leading Kicking Game Scorer: Ashley Hatch Leading in 3-pt shots attempted in a game: Nick Emery. He could relegate Chase Fischer to Matt Montague status Leading Lighter of the Y: Former Wagner alum and current BYU assistant basketball coach Quincy Lewis should be front runner for the October game against the Seahawks Leading with his right: Will lead Kai Nacua to a one-game suspension against Nebraska Miss Congeniality In the Frank Jackson beauty pageant, BYU looks like the leading candidate for capturing the Miss Congeniality title in my opinion. Jackson, the talented senior guard from Lone Peak HS in Utah was in New York this past week participating in the Under Armour Elite 24 Showcase has his list of potential college destinations down to four. You can read the entire article by clicking on the link below, but here is what Jackson said himself about the four finalists in the article written by Pat Lawless of TheRecruitScoop.com <https://iowa.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1794937> . Four for Frank Class of 2016 point guard <https://iowa.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=155428> Frank Jackson is one of the most talented players in attendance at the Under Armour Elite 24. He's been very impressed with how the event has been run thus far. "It's really been great, the talent here is tremendous and playing with these guys is a lot of fun especially being in New York City," said Jackson. "Under Armour is doing a great job putting this all together so I'm enjoying myself." Jackson's stock rose this past year, but his attributes this all to one thing. "I just felt I needed to get a little more exposure than I was previously getting," he told Rivals.com. "Playing against some of these top players has helped a lot as well." He hasn't taken his recruitment for granted and is enjoying it all. "I'm just grateful of all the opportunities I have honestly," he said. "Some people say they get sick of it all, but I'm just enjoying the process. It will be nice when it all ends and I come to decision." Jackson - ranked No. 10 in the class of 2016 by Rivals - is down to four schools and has a lot to say about each school on his list. BYU: "BYU has been recruiting me right from the start," he said. "They've shown love to me and have been great to me. It's only twenty minutes from my house and I've been involved with their program since I was eight years old by going to all their camps and events. I decided to decommit from them to see my other options and make sure it was the right choice." Utah: "The Utah coaches have been great, they've been on me ever since I was in ninth grade too," he said. "After I committed to BYU I didn't talk to them, but right when I decommitted they were right on me." Stanford: "I love Stanford, the campus is beautiful and the coaching staff has been very nice to my family and me," he said. "They make sure we are doing well and show a lot of love." Duke: "Duke has been great, they kind of came in later than the other teams," he said. "They have really shown interest in me and have contacted me every day. I will be going on a visit there next weekend, which will be fun." He is trying to learn more about Duke on his visit to the school next weekend. "I just want to get a feel for the school and the overall campus," he told Rivals.com. "I'll get a chance to spend some time with the team and the guys there as well." A decision could be coming soon for Jackson. "After I visit them I'm going to go home and reevaluate everything to make hopefully make a decision from there," said Jackson. Jackson has three factors in mind in terms of what he'll base his decision off of. "I have to go off of three things when it comes to my decision," said the Utah native. "The environment I am going to be in, my education and ultimately who is going to get me to the next level." In my opinion, "next level" is code for Duke. Utah is also an intriguing final four option, but has political ramifications, again in my opinion. Jackson's father, Al is a sitting state senator from Northern Utah County. If Jackson opts for the Utes, I don't need a political poll to tell me that getting reelected for the senior Jackson will become more difficult. As Tip O'Neill, the former Speaker of the House once said, "All politics are local, and in my opinion, so is basketball recruiting when the majority of your constituency are BYU fans. Yeah, I know, it doesn't make sense, but neither does the current Presidential political scene where "wild hair" has gone from a popular slang term, to a populist political movement. For where I think Jackson will sign in November, I defer to Gene Chandler. Chandler is pretty clear on where he thinks Jackson will end up. Click Here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9PoUsRibtE> for what he has to say and sing about Jackson's recruitment. Women in Waipahu The BYU Women's Soccer team kicked off their season with a bang. After beating Arizona 3-2 in an exhibition match in Provo, the Lady Cougars traveled to Hawaii to take on two ranked teams from the Pac 12. Last Friday, the defeated No. 18 Cal 2-0. Today they take on No. 3 Stanford. A win over the Cardinal and it won't be long before opposing coaches start the cry of "unfair" because the Cougars Soccer team is older than their opponents and has a huge advantage with the number of return missionaries on the squad. According to the latest soccer roster, there are three returned missionaries listed. That number should continue to grow. The three are: Rachel Boaz, a transfer from San Diego State, Paige Hunt, who served in Indianapolis with Steve Cleveland has her mission president, and Courtnee Wood. She served in the Philippines. Television Timetable BYU vs. Colorado (Women's Soccer) Friday, August 28 at Provo Start Time: 7:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Utah (Women's Soccer) Friday, September 4 at Provo Start Time: 7:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Nebraska Saturday, September 5 at Lincoln Kickoff: 1:30 pm MDT TV: ABC

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, August 22, 2015
by hb arnett 22 Aug '15

22 Aug '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, August 22, 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.omaha.com/huskers/byu- the-huskers-first-opponent-is-led-by-a-recovering/article_86699956-521e-58ef -8761-bf3e07b7d685.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjIwMzMzMDg1MTgxMjcwMDAyNTIaY2Y1YTZ jNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGgqAysiKYM-w985NZvFpQQATWZ_A> BYU, the Huskers' first opponent, is led by a recovering playmaker Omaha World-Herald "If I'm making the right decisions and doing those things, defenses can do whatever they want. They can blitz, they can drop eight. It doesn't matter. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/specia l-section/football/college/2015/hype-vs-reality-byu-football-edition/article _aa79cb8e-d1c5-56c4-b03d-5bf531a6d327.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQ1NTY0MjQ1NzE4 MjQ4NDg2NjgyGjM1ZjRlYWFmMmJlODVlYzY6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGbBhlaoY6KIJ4Uz1j JKbb1Bz2tYA> Hype vs. Reality: BYU Football 2015 Edition Daily Herald Boise State, Fresno State and East Carolina are breaking in new quarterbacks.There are some big names on this list, but by the end of the season this ... 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-ho-ching-hoping-to-bring-physicality-to-t he/article_3072200d-4ee3-5097-9b2f-06a56b7f66e4.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMjc4MD Q5MDg4OTc5NzYwMDkzOTIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFxa6IolJ h1fHeW-017EFgKuGjA-w> BYU football: Ho Ching hoping to bring physicality to the Cougar backfield Daily Herald BYU's Toloa'i Ho Ching runs the ball during the alumni day scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2015. GRANT HINDSLEY, Daily ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865635094/With-two-weeks-to-go-before-season-opener-BYU-to-hold-another-sc rimmage.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMzQ0MDU1MzY5NTYzNzU3OTU3MjIaMDdjZTI yNGMxNjEzNTIxYTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGFQF-ZVo6uuZkumBlpmiNhcqVzmA> With two weeks to go before season opener, BYU to hold another scrimmage Deseret News By Jeff Call, Deseret News ... Coach Bronco Mendenhall leads his team through stretches before a scrimmage at BYU in Provo on Saturday, Aug. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2862 939-155/byu-football-notes-cougars-will-work&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTYzMDg1ODY2OT E3OTQxNjM5OTgyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHVLmzfdUK26mecw WMCZpaZoTXiwA> BYU football notes: Cougars will work on execution, consistency in scrimmage Salt Lake Tribune FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2014, file photo, Brigham Young head coach Bronco Mendenhall looks on after their 41-33 victory over Virginia following their ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://thesportsquotient.com/nba/ 2015/8/21/the-puzzling-journey-of-jimmer-fredette&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNTI4MjQ4M TM3NjU0MDk3NTYzODIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEkEWHPLSuyW EkVvyLZAz7o1E0Qbw> The Puzzling Journey Of Jimmer Fredette The Sports Quotient >From the replay it's clear that the standout star for BYU crossed half court envisioning exactly what he was about to do. As his defender backed up, ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/pos t/_/id/89986/mailbag-sec-pac-12-challenge-other-holy-wars&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUM TI5NTM5MDAzMjY3MjYzMTc2MDMyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFS Zp45291EwQYeiuCDrLZBfBgzaA> Mailbag: SEC-Pac-12 challenge and other holy wars ESPN (blog) Also, let's face it: Utah has eclipsed BYU in football by joining the Pac-12. The game has become much more of a no-win for Utah. Folks now believe ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865635100/Olympus-senior-commits-to-BYU-as-long-snapper.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct =ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTI5NTM5MDAzMjY3MjYzMTc2MDMyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuO lVT&usg=AFQjCNF7zd_IsAhNYixJvu1ql5hbgvOgzw> Olympus senior commits to BYU as long snapper Deseret News Olympus senior tight end and defensive end Britton Hogan accepted a scholarship offer from BYU to play long snapper after his LDS mission. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/ sports/2015/08/21/poll-ums-beilein-best-offensive-coach/32120127/&ct=ga&cd=C AEYACoTMjEyMjE3NzkxOTg4Mzk5MDE3ODIaMGJkNDEzMWNmY2FlY2ViZDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=A FQjCNFIJITywTlFv0hoG2NmSYpFJEGcsg> Poll: UM's Beilein best offensive coach The Detroit News ... 12.4; Gonzaga's Mark Few, 11.3; Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, 7.9; BYU's Dave Rose, 6.8; Notre Dame's Mike Brey and Vanderbilt's Kevin Stallings, 5.6. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.standard.net/Sports/20 15/08/20/BYU-bound-Redding-not-always-volleyball-standout-prep-roundup&ct=ga &cd=CAEYACoUMTE4MTc5Mzc0ODQ2NzM0NjgwMjIyGmFlYTJlODFhZTIwODBhY2U6Y29tOmVuOlVT &usg=AFQjCNGKNBoHvpaYSzfhelebUr7GaNZzTQ> BYU-bound Redding not always a standout Standard-Examiner "Basketball's really fast but volleyball's different because every point is kind of slowed down," Redding said. "Volleyball's just really fun. I feel like ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://byucougars.com/w-soccer/me deiros-hatch-lead-no-19-cougars-over-no-18-cal-2-0&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTQ2MTAy NzQ4NDQ1MDA1OTYxMzIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHRF2reyYmf FTOqnD6unuzT42wKyw> WSOC - Medeiros, Hatch lead No. 19 Cougars over No. 18 Cal 2-0 BYUCougars.com The game can be heard on ESPN 960 AM and the Cougar IMG Sports Network on BYUCougars.com and the BYU Cougars app. Pregame begins half ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArtic le.dbml%3FDB_OEM_ID%3D30100%26ATCLID%3D210284128&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTY2MTc3MT c0OTIzMTA0ODU5MzIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHpNQegYoa0g2 ixciruGZEAHMUGBQ> BYU Claims 2-0 Victory In 2015 Season Opener In Hawaii Cal Athletics HONOLULU - Friday night's Top 20 matchup in the 2015 season openers for No. 18 California and No. 19 BYU saw the Bears control the majority of ...

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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, August 20, 2015
by hb arnett 20 Aug '15

20 Aug '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, August 20, 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. Lasike likes Football Now <http://www.theplayerstribune.com/cardinals-football-rugby-paul-lasike-byu/> <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.omaha.com/foot-injury- to-sideline-pierson-el-for-at-least-six/article_95967426-4698-11e5-9848-9feb 302bb928.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTOTM4NzIxNDgzMzEyNjQyMDI0MjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZ TdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGJfdMuQTU9myna1oBJiGiNH_QvFQ> Foot injury to sideline Pierson-El for at least six weeks; Lavan Alston out for season Omaha World-Herald It's undoubtedly a crushing blow to the Huskers, whose season opener -- against BYU on Sept. 5 -- is just two weeks away. Riley also announced that ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634901/Sorensen-brothers-have-shared-experiences-in-football-faith-fami ly.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTYyNDAwMzM1MDI5OTU2NDU5NzcyGjM2OWQwMTBiODRmZDkxYzA 6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE2YUnhJnjolkmSI97hDwuKnZNPjg> Sorensen brothers have shared experiences in football, faith, family Deseret News Sorensen drew upon these experiences as he returned home and walked on the Brigham Young University football team, where he found himself ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/285631 7-155/byu-sports-holmoe-backs-hills-scheduling&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTExMzU4MDcz ODM1MjAzNDUzMTUyGmZiZTA0Y2RkOWUzOTA1ZGM6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFKIb_nEKTuO7p ds3k91fCSqlmBag> BYU sports: Holmoe backs Hill's scheduling claim, says Cougars primed for big sports year Salt Lake Tribune By JAY DREW | The Salt Lake Tribune connect ... BYU football > Athletic director says deal to play Utah in 2019-20 "is as official as it is going to be.". <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/285726 5-155/more-notes-and-quotes-from-byu&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzk2NDUwNTE3Nzk0NTE3MT E1NDIaNDE5YmEyZWJlZTk0ZDc2ZDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEncJQZaGlkXyFG4J5_KCTX_Z XYCg> More notes and quotes from BYU AD Tom Holmoe's Education Week Q&A Salt Lake Tribune Usually, when BYU athletic director appears for his annual presentation at the school's Education .... "Jamaal Williams chose to withdraw from school. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634891/BYU-football-Hows-the-Taysom-Hill-insurance-situation-working-ou t.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTY4MzA0NTQ0MjM0NzQ0ODQ3NzIyGmQyNjdjN2YyY zAwNWUzZjk6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHIrknjjcFDtoFSzDXVWYtzXmqGUQ> BYU football: How's the Taysom Hill insurance situation working out? Deseret News The goal of finding a backup for BYU quarterback Taysom Hill may be ... for Billy Green when defensive coordinator Nick Howell needed a stronger QB look in ... Howell nominated Stewart, who ended up being BYU's starter midway ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/basketball/men/cougars-open-spain-trip-with-victory/article_156 e9f74-46d1-11e5-9881-c3425e76be53.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoSODkwNzA5MTg3NjE2MTk1 NDA4MhpkZThmMWUwNGZjNjQxYjMwOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNGW3zf2wJS-xCZwpx_wY_-Eh 4ZRSQ> Cougars open Spain trip with victory Daily Herald MADRID - Chase Fischer scored 16 points and Jamal Aytes added 15 to lead BYU to a 95-74 victory against Eurocolegio Casvi on Wednesday in ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/285660 0-155/byu-football-mitchell-juergens-still-a&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTExMzU4MDczOD M1MjAzNDUzMTUyGmZiZTA0Y2RkOWUzOTA1ZGM6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNES6JXu--UUqmgDv MP37-gKdT9vbg> BYU football: Mitchell Juergens still a walk on, but seeing increased role on offense Salt Lake Tribune By JAY DREW | The Salt Lake Tribune connect ... Provo . BYU's Mitchell Juergens didn't carry the football once, unless he caught it first, at Langham ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/cougar-defense-needs-to-make-more-disruptive-plays/art icle_5ee6ff3d-ae08-5f98-b5ac-ae6124f9bd0b.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgwODA2MTMw MzYzNTIyMjMwNTgyGjhiY2Q0NmE4ZGY3ZDU4ZWY6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGbbu1cbo2ZiRr ipkHcBLuQ7znUrQ> Cougar defense needs to make more disruptive plays Daily Herald BYU defensive back Kai Nacua (12) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the NCAA football game between Brigham Young University and ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/285666 2-155/byu-basketball-cougars-open-spain-trip&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzgwNzkxMDU5Nz c0NTY3NDI2MzIaZjM0YTRlOTE5M2EzNmY1ZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGk0vM8HOJXcFLomQ 8R_HGqYW5Vpw> BYU basketball: Cougars open Spain trip with 21-point win Salt Lake Tribune "It's always great to get out and win your first game of the tour," BYU coach ... Kyle Collinsworth had 10 points and eight rebounds, while Nate Austin ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://journalstar.com/sports/hus kers/life-in-the-red/tv-crew-set-for-nu-byu-opener/article_4d64bc7a-46da-11e 5-905d-df8b1f0e8968.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjc2NzY4OTE2MDE0MTAwODY3ODIaY2Y1YT ZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNH0lDFqJSvCesesiYfqL00eM-FFjQ> TV crew set for NU-BYU opener HuskerExtra.com The Huskers own a good TV slot for their Sept. 5 opener against BYU -- 2:30 on ABC. So not surprisingly the game will also have one of the better ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.todaysu.com/fbs-indepe ndents/byu-cougars/byus-2015-home-schedule-shows-struggles-of-mid-major-sche duling/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMTg1MjE1MDU1MjE3OTA4MzMxNjIaMzY5ZDAxMGI4NGZkOTFjMDp jb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNH7Sz9BMwthghavvF6lL6EUnOxopg> BYU's 2015 Home Schedule Shows Struggles of Mid-Major Scheduling Today's U (blog) So when BYU announced its regular-season schedule the 2014-15 season on Tuesday, it came as a ... BYU's football program is in the same boat. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.dailycal.org/2015/08/1 9/cal-womens-soccer-kicks-off-season-in-hawaii/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNjc2NzY4OTE 2MDE0MTAwODY3ODIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEmHH2m_dIt8Rv LXwK_ZI-XxJm-Zg> Cal women's soccer kicks off season in Hawaii Daily Californian BYU went 13-5-3 last year and notched 47 goals with an average of 2.24 goals per game, all while playing a relatively clean style of soccer, as shown ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://sportstown.post-gazette.co m/all-around-sports-town/54357-football-wpial-stars-make-the-move-to-qb&ct=g a&cd=CAEYACoTNDM1MTM1MzE2MzE4MTE0MTkyNzIaMzY5ZDAxMGI4NGZkOTFjMDpjb206ZW46VVM &usg=AFQjCNEY9OqK1-BYHTHCpCvt6E5MMeXHQA> Football: WPIAL stars make the move to QB Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Football: WPIAL stars make the move to QB ... West Virginia are among the schools to offer Mathews, while Wise has already been offered by BYU.

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, August 19, 2015
by hb arnett 19 Aug '15

19 Aug '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, August 19, 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. Bronco <http://img.ksl.com/audio/2015_08_18_BYU_Head_Coach_Bronco_Mendenhall.mp3> 's Tuesday Talk So Does Kai Nacua <http://img.ksl.com/audio/2015_08_18_BYU_DB_Kai_Nacua.mp3> Taysom Talks Also <http://img.ksl.com/audio/2015_08_18_BYU_QB_Taysom_Hill.mp3> Heated BYU Baseball Turf?...and other Littlewood topics <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E2UpNLkRCE> Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/cougars-mix-things-up-in-practice-te-richards-out-for/ article_57c7ece2-db6e-5923-bb31-c3755d994165.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTMTMzNjQyM jk5NDg4NTQwMzk2NTIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNF0dSdkRjtEs fVYKDml0ZBD89cQJA> Cougars mix things up in practice, TE Richards out for the season Daily Herald BYU's Bryan Sampson, Taysom Hill, and Mitch Matthews stretch before BYU's first fall scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/285247 1-155/byu-football-cougars-lose-another-player&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTI4NTg2NjMx NDQwMzI5MDM5NzYyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFkWriPn5igiy8 o1GpwkjV_y2_pww> BYU football: Cougars lose another player to season-ending injury Salt Lake Tribune The season can't get here fast enough for the BYU football team, which lost another player to a season-ending knee injury on Monday. Coach Bronco ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://huskerstoday.com/2015/08/f lakes-no-one-wants-to-play-in-the-nebraska-vs-byu-game/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTM wOTIzMTE4ODM0NDA4MTc0NTUyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHfPw n-D52iYqZlAI78bFhe4FROMA> Flakes: No One Wants to Play In the Nebraska vs. BYU Game Huskers Today (blog) If you come to the Nebraska vs BYU season opener on September 5, watch out. You might end up on the field. It is no secret that many key players for ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D3602 7825%26nid%3D272%26title%3Dbyu-releases-2015-16-mens-basketball-schedule&ct= ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzE5MTM4MDAxNTEzNDM2NTg3ODIaN2EzZTA3ZDQ1N2I3M2JkZDpjb206ZW46VV M&usg=AFQjCNGfAxohI2bQe3zTVb45zwrfOaNAUA> BYU releases 2015-16 men's basketball schedule KSL.com PROVO - BYU announced the 2015-16 men's basketball schedule ... 2003, and pits former BYU assistant coach Mark Pope against his former team. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.c om/news/2015/aug/18/usd-mens-basketball-2016-wcc-schedule/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoT NDcwMDYzNzg4NzE0NDUwNDE0ODIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNH- niE3ICyzN1oq4aQG71W3R_8-4g> WCC releases men's basketball schedule The San Diego Union-Tribune 23 at BYU, but the teams are going to reschedule because the date conflicts with the Cougars playing in the Diamond Head Classic and USD's final <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/285180 1-155/byu-football-trevor-samson-excels-at&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTE0NzcyODI1MzI0 MDc5MjI2MDUyGmZiZTA0Y2RkOWUzOTA1ZGM6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFWgT6Fqh1DJuZr1AW XTnHcgngWbQ> BYU football: Trevor Samson excels at kicking adversity as well as field goals Salt Lake Tribune By JAY DREW | The Salt Lake Tribune connect ... Provo . A year ago, Trevor Samson was involved in a battle to become BYU's starting kicker. BYU <https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/633815343165640704> 's Tuttle Confirms BYU-Utah Games for 2019 and 2020 <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://fox13now.com/2015/08/18/fu ture-of-the-utah-byu-holy-war-looks-bright/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDcwMDYzNzg4NzE 0NDUwNDE0ODIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFMNh4DDTCE_AlMQrX IQkRVgjPFFg> Future of the Utah-BYU 'holy war' looks bright fox13now.com Hill said they've also have discussed tentative days for 2021-22 season. That would have Utah and BYU playing each other the next seven seasons ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/index.php%3Fsi d%3D36033452%26nid%3D272%26title%3Dcougar-secondary-finding-ways-to-make-the ir-own-depth&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTQ4MzU2NDU5MzE5OTEyMjg3MzYyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1Ym U3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF5Pg11cjVZ0WLwZsJ5V_iT50E_cw> Cougar secondary finding ways to make their own depth KSL.com PROVO - BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall had some questions over his defensive backs coming into fall camp. But in the second week of practices, ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634864/BYU-football-notebook-Some-shakeup-within-the-Cougar-secondary.h tml%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzMxMzgzNzYyMDI3OTA4Njk2ODIaMjZiODlhYmViYmFl N2E2Mzpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHRx5XHb-gbHqZmAKaabSRFUtkmtw> BYU football notebook: Some shakeup within the Cougar secondary Deseret News First and foremost among the new looks seen at Tuesday's practice was Micah Hanneman returning to practice and playing at safety while Kai Nacua, ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id /13463326/baltimore-ravens-te-dennis-pitta-remain-pup-list-miss-first-6-game s-season&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzAzODU5NDUyMzcxNDY3MjIwNzIaOGMzZjcyZTI3Nzg5NGEwZD pjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEbsmHPLvoVusPky_wkOVpeRfxi8Q> Dennis Pitta to remain on PUP list, miss first 6 games of season ESPN Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta will remain on the physically unable to perform list to start the season, coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D3602 7825%26nid%3D272%26title%3Dbyu-releases-2015-16-mens-basketball-schedule&ct= ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTEzODkyODAxMjAwOTAxMDg1NDcyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOl VT&usg=AFQjCNGfAxohI2bQe3zTVb45zwrfOaNAUA> BYU releases 2015-16 men's basketball schedule KSL.com PROVO - BYU announced the 2015-16 men's basketball schedule Tuesday afternoon, in conjunction with the West Coast Conference's ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634798/Baseball-schedule-for-2016-BYU-season-released.html%3Fpg%3Dall&c t=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc2MDMxNzQ3MjEzNTg0NDk3NjQyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVu OlVT&usg=AFQjCNFBZ9VUE-JRO9OKSePbk7vJjKyg9Q> Baseball schedule for 2016 BYU season released Deseret News Several first-time matchups highlight the 2016 BYU baseball schedule as coach Mike Littlewood heads into his fourth season with the Cougars. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/201 5/08/17/3943311/sizing-up-boise-states-six-road.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTI5Mj A4MzUyNTE2MDMyODYyNTAyGjYzZGNjYWRhYjVjZGJhZjI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEA1jO4u RgW_hH7UqiIDb7agzDHlg> Sizing up Boise State football's six road opponents The Idaho Statesman Pocatello product Taysom Hill and BYU defeated Boise State during the Broncos' last trip to Provo in 2013. RICK BOWMER - Associated Press file. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/byu-football-cougar-sophomore-jordan-preator-becoming- playmaker-at-cornerback/article_b123731d-366f-560f-9716-f5e1c7441510.html&ct =ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTI1MzUxNjM1NzI0MjQ5NDI4MjIaMjZiODlhYmViYmFlN2E2Mzpjb206ZW46V VM&usg=AFQjCNHtCPZdFPXU8AHumzHYfzPOCX05Fg> BYU football: Cougar sophomore Jordan Preator becoming playmaker at cornerback Daily Herald "I swear he's gotten a pick almost every day," BYU junior safety Kai Nacua said ... Nacua said he's excited with the strides he's seeing by Preator as he ...

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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, August 18, 2015
by hb arnett 18 Aug '15

18 Aug '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, August 18, 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/865634763/BYU-UVU-basketball-agree-to-play-four-game-series.html%3Fpg%3Dal l&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzUwOTk4MzYyMTIxMDI1ODYwNTIaMGJkNDEzMWNmY2FlY2ViZDpjb206Z W46VVM&usg=AFQjCNFLGIqDtunyZwQvPPIFl53gs8vg5w> BYU, UVU basketball agree to play four-game series Deseret News BYU's Head Coach Dave Rose and assistant coach Mark Pope yell at the referee that they had called a timeout as BYU and San Francisco play ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D36009 527%26nid%3D272%26title%3Dbyu-sets-roster-for-10-day-4-game-hoops-trip-to-sp ain&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNzU0OTIwMzMwMjExNTQyNjIyNTIaZjM0YTRlOTE5M2EzNmY1ZTpjb20 6ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGXJojUlKlG0RyTPFhlYdrD9EuaIg> BYU sets roster for 10-day, 4-game hoops trip to Spain KSL.com PROVO - The BYU men's basketball team opened its 10-day, four-game trip ... Returning starters Kyle Collinsworth, Nate Austin, Chase Fischer and ... Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/284811 5-155/byu-football-kurtz-is-comfortable-ready&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzAwNzI1NzI5N zQzNzM1NjAxMzIaMjM5MjdkOGRkYzgzY2U3ZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGsF-lekR1z0Y2xJ z88ixORdOrQpg> BYU football: Kurtz is comfortable, ready to live up to expectations Salt Lake Tribune (Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU wide receiver Nick Kurtz in Provo, .... "Josh Weeks, Weeksy, as we call him, is a lot better than he was in the <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/284636 3-155/kragthorpe-a-year-later-byus-harvey&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTM3ODAxOTI1MDczO TMzMjYzNjIaZDQ5ZTI5NDVkNjllZDI5NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHYf2GMM2OyZcBgxhq4s f4fScT20w> Kragthorpe: A year later, BYU's Harvey Langi still adjusting to new schoool, new position Salt Lake Tribune So he's thinking more and reacting less - which, naturally, is 180 degrees from the approach that coach Bronco Mendenhall wants a linebacker to ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/byu-football-is-tejan-koroma-the-most-valuable-player- on/article_9806b5d8-4b36-57f6-ab33-16471b64ca5e.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoTNTgzMj g5ODU0OTIzMTAxODkxOTIaYmFlYzZhM2M5ZTk1NGZlNTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGPzZOzpG oASoVJhooMDIVaUI5ZOA> BYU football: Is Tejan Koroma the most valuable player on the Cougar offense? Daily Herald Here's what's going on inside Darnell's head. I just finished a long walk to get things squared away in there. Read more <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634768/Rock-On-Bronco-goes-Primary.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTI zOTAzNjM4MjQxMDU4Mjk4OTAyGmQ0OWUyOTQ1ZDY5ZWQyOTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHqAP 9kFE-xWAA2EOG_0Xj1aKwI7A> Rock On: Bronco goes Primary Deseret News BYU football Coach Bronco Mendenhall leads his team through stretches before a scrimmage at BYU in Provo on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634740/For-BYU-punting-could-be-a-wild-ride-in-season-opener.html%3Fpg% 3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTAwMTY2MTMwMzUyNjA3Mzc2MjIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb 206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGnMtjMqF2vLVj0SZVTqw0jw-vnUw> For BYU, punting could be a wild ride in season opener Deseret News Junior Jonny Linehan, star of the four-time national-champion BYU rugby team, is vying for the starting punting job along with freshman Rhett Almond. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634783/BYU-senior-receivers-Henderson-explains-goal-to-finish-strong-wi th-Taysom-Hill.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQ0MzI4NjczMzEyNjE0MjE3NjcyGmQ0OWUyOTQ 1ZDY5ZWQyOTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFv0EicuL7QpPaCS0y3IG1Q7YRuUA> Dick Harmon: BYU senior receivers: Henderson explains goal to finish strong with Taysom Hill Deseret News If Bronco Mendenhall and Robert Anae are going to take BYU football anywhere this season, a lot is riding on the performance of a senior-laden ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.lakecountrynow.com/spo rts/lakecountryreporter/herrmanns-football-journey-featured-national-title-a t-byu-b99540683z1-321992061.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU2MTYxMjUzNTE4MzMzMzg1Mz kyGjM5OWE4YzQyYjI1NzA5Nzg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHqGx_ZO-EFbfhS5K_OuonuS7TIH g> Herrmann's football journey featured national title at BYU Lake Country Now Herrmann, now 51, not only had a tremendous collegiate career at BYU (his ... Myself, my mom and dad, we didn't know a thing about recruiting. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://byucougars.com/m-baseball/ baseball-schedule-2016-season&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc1OTgxNTQ4MzAxODk5Nzk5NTUyG mJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHLN_u2nXyjE2sPbtP2ZX_Jz3Tk4g> BSB - Baseball schedule for 2016 season BYUCougars.com Coach Mike Littlewood heads into his fourth season at the BYU helm with sophomore Colton Shaver among those competing in 2016. (Photo by BYU ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://utahvalley360.com/2015/08/ 17/former-cougar-matt-carlino-play-professional-basketball-france/&ct=ga&cd= CAEYACoTMzk4NDEwMTIzNDcxNDc4MTk4NjIaYWVhMmU4MWFlMjA4MGFjZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg= AFQjCNFuoXD4IHGAD3RkT0f9vjHA9mfXvw> Former Cougar Matt Carlino to play professional basketball in France Utah Valley 360 Former BYU basketball guard Matt Carlino landed a spot in the European League with Boulazac Basket Dordogne (ProB) in France. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://byucougars.com/w-soccer/no -19-byu-faces-no-18-cal-no-3-stanford-hawaii&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTgzNDM3NTAxOT EwMTA5MjIwMDgyGmNmNWE2YzYyNTI1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHDSWwhFOmqg8DTn VQOEo_YqrE8UA> WSOC - No. 19 BYU faces No. 18 Cal, No. 3 Stanford in Hawaii BYUCougars.com PROVO, Utah - No. 19 BYU women's soccer travels to Hawaii to begin the 2015 season against Pac-12 opponents No. 18 California and No.

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, August 17, 2015
by hb arnett 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '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> Monday, August 17, 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://journalstar.com/sports/hus kers/sipple/steven-m-sipple-peeking-to-provo-where-qb-is-thriving/article_aa d4b55b-3339-554b-b0e5-29038a1bb4f8.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTM3MTM2NzY4NTk5NDM 3NDM5NTkyGjYzZGNjYWRhYjVjZGJhZjI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHnG4PHJHyDO4QTbwOiMb 9WbiHIQQ> Steven M. Sipple: Peeking to Provo, where QB is thriving in camp Lincoln Journal Star "It's really all on the shoulders of Taysom Hill." Even with Hill in the fold, Criddle senses guarded optimism among BYU fans. Yes, the Cougars feature ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634665/Video-highlights-BYU-holds-first-fall-scrimmage-in-front-of-fans -at-LaVell-Edwards-Stadium.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNzIzOTg4OTM5NTg3ODE4OTMxNTI aY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE-N2G6r8WTTpnynszjcibs24Mb0w> Video highlights: BYU holds first fall scrimmage in front of fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium - Deseret News Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.dailynebraskan.com/spo rts/trap-games-on-husker-football-schedule/article_1f486092-41ff-11e5-bc9e-b 3047ca1aa97.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTU0NzE5NTQ3NzI5NDUxNDkwMjAyGmNmNWE2YzYyNT I1YmU3Yjg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH0QxIOer_GV4fTgIKSpr460XMaow> Trap games on Husker football schedule Daily Nebraskan The Huskers haven't opened against an opponent as prominent as BYU in more than 10 years, and Riley faces a difficult task in his very first game. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/284405 8-155/byu-football-scrimmage-provided-more-suspension&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTOTgwN jI5OTM1Nzc4NDM4MDU2OTIaY2FlZmM0NzEzNDk3MDljOTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGgBCWv8 xquSBw4ZhGzUmcG4H58Yw> BYU football: Scrimmage provided more suspension clues Salt Lake Tribune One certainty is that linebacker Sione Takitaki will sit. The sophomore who Mendenhall said is one of BYU's two best pass rushers has been ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634694/BYU-football-Williams-withdrawal-from-program-has-profound-effec t-on-teammate.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDcyMjA0MzIyOTc3ODE4ODQ3NzIaN WE5NzQ2MWFhNjJkZDFmODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEs1vSdb7aad7pWnph7HPBEEWIN1Q> BYU football: Williams' withdrawal from program has profound effect on teammate Deseret News Cougar teammates Devon Blackmon and Jamaal Williams were joined at the hip while ... "That's my boy and you don't replace that," Blackmon said. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634657/Mendenhall-more-comfortable-with-BYU-defense-after-strong-scrimm age-performance.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU3MjE2NTAxNzM3OTIzMDU5NDQ yGjcyODFlYmMxMTlhMzFkNmQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEizWZtlG9TtnSL6vvqsHiEjCxtAw > Mendenhall 'more comfortable' with BYU defense after strong scrimmage performance Deseret News ... allowing only one touchdown drive - highlighted by a 48-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Taysom Hill to wide receiver Nick Kurtz - and ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634660/Good-news-Coug-fans-Mendenhalls-D-looks-impressive-right-out-of- the-chute.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTAxNDM0NzA1NTkzMTgyMDQxNzUyGmVkN DkyMmIzOTAyYWYzYzI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGAAfT_Yl3eGnzIm_GjGDzcoonTXg> Dick Harmon: Good news, Coug fans: Mendenhall's defense looks impressive right out of the chute Deseret News PROVO - Taysom Hill and his merry cast of oversized receivers did not combine for half a dozen touchdowns Saturday in BYU's first contact ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/byu-football-cougar-offense-not-at-all-satisfied-with- scrimmage/article_3cf97ff4-8a33-5e88-95b2-6b0fe5250c10.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACo TNjA0NzU5Mzc3NTI1Njk4NDg5MzIaNWE5NzQ2MWFhNjJkZDFmODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNE yu8vNxhNzwEM2goLmuevWW4XiNw> BYU football: Cougar offense not at all satisfied with scrimmage performance Daily Herald "Sloppy," Cougar senior wide receiver Devon Blackmon called it. The BYU defense spent much of the game in the offensive backfield, and also ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://byucougars.com/w-soccer/hu nt-boaz-lead-no-19-cougars-3-2-exhibition-win-against-wildcats&ct=ga&cd=CAEY ACoUMTgyODExNTY3NDIxODIyMjU4OTkyGmJhZWM2YTNjOWU5NTRmZTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQ jCNEMURth-OaFpXl_eJ9YmzRPkyrdcQ> WSOC - Hunt, Boaz lead No. 19 Cougars to 3-2 exhibition win against Wildcats BYUCougars.com PROVO, Utah - An offensive battle was decided by a game-winning goal in the 54th minute in a 3-2 exhibition match win for the No. 19 Cougars ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.arizonawildcats.com/Vi ewArticle.dbml%3FDB_OEM_ID%3D30700%26ATCLID%3D210270792&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDA 2OTg4MjQyMDAzNDgyNDU4ODIaY2Y1YTZjNjI1MjViZTdiODpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNH_tPG PHyqIjqtIbkznyqlzmWzL8Q> No. 19 BYU def. Arizona 3-2 in Exhibition Match Arizonawildcats.com PROVO, Utah - The University of Arizona women's soccer team traveled to Provo, Utah to play in an exhibition match against No. 19 BYU on Saturday ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D35981 576%26nid%3D498%26title%3Dcamp-cougar-day-7&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODg1MTAxNTU1NDU 0MzE4NzMxNzIaZDQ5ZTI5NDVkNjllZDI5NTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHYZFpS_xk5ZR6ORp9 BSmyfMOKVng> Camp Cougar, Day 7 KSL.com ... the BYU football team ran through its first scrimmage of training camp--roughly 80 plays that head coach Bronco Mendenhall said gave him "a good ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634644/Beehive-states-impressive-list-of-QBs-highlights-this-years-10-p rep-players-to-watch.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTczNTkxODY2MDEzMjUxNDEzNDEyGjM5O WE4YzQyYjI1NzA5Nzg6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH6-ZBMjNNLDyeEIX28hc23-482dw> Beehive state's impressive list of QBs highlights this year's 10 prep players to watch Deseret News He's currently being courted by BYU and many other programs. 2. Jaren Hall, QB, Maple Mountain: Hall is the son of former BYU running back Kalin ... Almost all the schools are recruiting him as an athlete who could play a variety of ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634661/BYUs-Kurtz-makes-up-for-dropped-pass-with-touchdown-catch-in-scr immage.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMTEyMzI2NTQyNTQ1ODc2MTcxODIaNzI4MWVi YzExOWEzMWQ2ZDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEqoErTI-AQ2GvFoCoGfnNc0lfQ3A> BYU's Kurtz makes up for dropped pass with touchdown catch in scrimmage Deseret News PROVO - On the third play of BYU's scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday, BYU wide receiver Nick Kurtz juggled, then dropped, a deep ...

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 36, Issue 2
by hb arnett 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '15

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 <mailto:hbarnett@fiber.net> hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 36, Issue 2 - August 17, 2015 Click Here To Order or Renew Your Subscriptions <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Long Season Trip Ahead In Week One, Bronco Kicks the Tires, Checks the Oil and other Football Fluids to See What He Has I don't put much stock in the first week of fall football camps. It's like a casting call for a new movie or play. The stars of the show are easy to pick out. It's the supporting cast and extras that we need to see to make an assessment on the prospects for a possible block buster production. The first week is all about controlled scenarios to see which player fits in a needed role. I'm excited as the next BYU football fan that the defense looked good in the initial scrimmage last Saturday. I also have experienced enough fall practices to know that the showing was staged. Picking and choosing players and parts and putting them in certain stage settings can produce what the director (Mendenhall) wants. When push comes to shove, it's always about who can deliver at the box office and on the field. It is also about identifying who will be your future stars and then getting them into the right roles. So let's talk players and roles after one week of fall football camp. Here is my assessment. Quarterback: Taysom Hill is still the star of the show. He looks healthy, rejuvenated and ready to go. He better be because from what I have seen and despite all the preseason hype of Hill not running as much this season as he has in the past, if Hill doesn't run, BYU won't win as many games as Cougar fans hope for. I go back to my earlier assessment of a few years ago of Hill as being a Jake Locker clone. Locker, you may remember, was the big time athletic quarterback for the Huskies of Washington. He was a playmaker supreme.with his legs. So is Hill. His best asset is still his ability to run with the ball and wreak havoc with his legs. Again, this is my opinion, but while Hill has made great strides throwing the ball and actually has a strong arm, he will never be known as a premier passer. That doesn't mean he can't play quarterback at the next NFL level. Locker actually started for Tennessee and another Hill look alike, Tim Tebow, has also started in the NFL. Again, don't misunderstand. Hill will be a good throwing college quarterback, but in my opinion, for BYU to be outstanding on offense this year and have any chance of a spectacular season, the Cougars need to play to Hill's strength. That is still his playmaking ability with his legs. The question with Hill is not his abilities, but his health. If he can survive a season, bet on BYU being exceptional offensively. When it comes to backup quarterbacks for BYU, there is only one this season. That would be Tanner Mangum. His play during the first week of the preseason has Bronco gushing. This kid will be a superstar. He should be praying and so should the fan base that Taysom Hill stays sound and sturdy for at least the first half of the season. Talent and throwing ability is not the issue for Mangum. What he needs is game experience with bullets flying. The best scenario for this next BYU quarterback is to get that experience with the lights on in mop up action either because BYU is being mugged by an opponent or because Taysom Hill has done his deed and the Cougars are mauling an opponent. The best BYU quarterbacks struggled in their debuts. If Mangum is thrust into the starting job in September because of an injury. He too will struggle. It's a given. But give this kid a chance to get acclimated at this level, and Bronco bashers will be disappointed because Mangum and Bronco will be winning lots of games together in the future. I carry in the trunk of my car, a flashlight, blanket and six pack of Dr. Pepper. For emergencies. Beau Hoge and Koy Detmer Jr. are the flashlight and blanket for this season. If we see them on the field this year, I will need something stronger, however, than Dr. Pepper in the trunk to drink because this will be a major emergency. Hoge could be serviceable someday, but Detmer is extremely small. With a healthy Mangum for the future, Hoge may be the next Blaine Fowler. A legendary backup quarterbacks that never saw the field. Running Backs.Even if Jamaal Williams was back and healthy, the best running back in the program is still Taysom Hill. Don't believe me. Bronco and his offensive staff must. They have been vociferous this past week in saying that they have good enough running backs to move the ball without Hill carrying the pigskin. The fact that they moved Riley Burt back from defensive back last week is a good indication that actions speak louder than words. Here's the deal, BYU will be okay with Algernon Brown running up the gut on the first two downs of a series, like the Cougars seem prone to do last season even with Jamaal. But the bottom line is that BYU has no back that can get to the outside on a run and is a threat to take the ball the distance. That includes Burt, the incoming freshman from Brigham City. Hope is always on the horizon when it comes to BYU running backs. Williams will be back next year. Squally Canada, the transfer from Washington State, looks like he can play after the mandatory NCAA sit out year. And Bronco confirmed that if Charles West, the talented running back from Texas, can get his legal issues resolved, he could be on campus in January. In other news, I personally have a multi-million dollar trust fund that will kick in as soon as I turn 95. Waiting for wealth and NFL caliber running backs at BYU is the epitome of "hope on the horizon". Receivers.This group of BYU offensive players will do more to keep Taysom Hill healthy than any trainer, physical therapist or doctor on the Cougar staff. If these guys can make plays, they will do more to keep Hill from running than any edict or play calling from BYU coaches. I already mentioned that Hill is not a pin point passer and never will be. It's not in his DNA. But he can throw it deep and high. That suits this cast of wide outs. They are tall and rangy and should win most jump balls. Mitch Matthews is 6-6, Nick Kurtz is 6-6, Moroni Laulu Pututau, the returned freshman missionary who has raised some eyebrows with his first week play this fall, is 6-4. Josh Weeks has also shown flashes. He is 6-4. And don't forget 6-5 Terenn Houk. Speaking of flashes, Devon Blackmon, has also shown some flashes that he could live up to his former Oregon and high school hype. Hill also will have dependable receivers like Mitchell Juergens, Kurt Henderson and Colby Pearson to throw to. For future reference, I like the athleticism of freshman Akile Davis. Bottom line. If one or two legitimate play makers or game changers emerge from this group, Hill's chances of staying healthy will increase dramatically. Offensive Line.Here's the math formula for this group. 80-85 plays per game equals at least 7 or 8 linemen that need to perform on the field. Let's count them. Tejan Koroma, Ului Lapuaho, Kyle Johnson, Ryker Mathews, Tuni Kanuch (if he can stay healthy), Brad Wilcox, Austin Hoyt and Jaterrius Gulley. The more anonymous these guys remain the better they will be. Their notoriety comes by allowing a defensive end to get around them or a nose tackle to get through them to sack Hill. Those plays make opponents highlight reels and highlight just who missed their block or assignment. An LDS General Authority once gave a talk about good, better and best. That describes this offensive line. They are no longer bad. They are actually good, but have lots of room to be better. The best of a Cougar offensive line is probably two more years away. Defensive Line.So far this fall, this group is performing the way Bronco Mendenhall wants them to. That means that will remain mostly anonymous, maintain their gap responsibilities, set an edge and maintain containment on the outside and by toiling in the trenches without much fanfare, allow the linebackers behind them to get the headlines and most of the tackles. That is just the way Bronco draws it up. His critical crayon for drawing up what he wants on the front line is Travis Tuiloma. He is the dominant color guy. How he plays will determine how the defense plays. Bronson Kaufusi is back on the line with his hand on the ground. Last year's experiment as a linebacker didn't work. Logan Taele, has gone from a walkon to a starter for Mendenhall. Those three guys will be the mainstays of the defensive line. Others seeing action will include Graham Rowley, Remington Peck, Moses Kaumatule and Kesni Tausinga. Linebackers.Big Hat, No Cattle is how I would describe this group of players after last season and one week of fall camp. This is a much hyped group with honest to goodness athletic talent. They just need to start making plays and earning their accolades. A lot more mooing (cattle to go along with the hat hype) and less cooing by fans would be a good start. Harvey Langi, Fred Warner and Sione Takitaki are as talented as they come as linebackers for BYU. This season they need to play like it. Based on Bronco's early fall camp comments, he thinks this trio will do exactly that. If he is right and these linebackers start making plays at the line of scrimmage instead of downfield, Bronco really will be back and so will the Cougar defense. Defensive Backs.For the last 35 years following BYU football and the defensive backfield for the Cougars, it is apparent to me that a standard has been set. That standard is ordinary. There have been some individual exceptions in that time, but not many. Let's be real. BYU defensive backs are not what you will find in the SEC, Big 10, Pac 10 or usually even in the MWC. This is certainly an improved group from what was put on the field last season. That group was less than ordinary. They were bad. This group, in my opinion, will be functional. At BYU that is great news. Bronco with his schemes, just needs functioning defensive backs to be successful. He has them this year and actually may have a few guys who are a notch above functional. He actually has legitimate athletes to man the corners this season in Michael Davis, Jordan Preator, Michael Sheldon and Micah Hanneman, if he can get healthy. He has some athletes for the future in Dayan Lake and Riley Burt when he comes back from running back next season. Safeties like Kai Nacua and juco transfer Eric Takenaka are tough guys who fit the Bronco mold. This year should be at least two or three notches up from what we saw last year in the defensive backfield. Kicking.Should be solid. Journeyman Trevor Samson has been consistent this fall camp. Corey Edwards was supposed to be the answer for BYU long term, but he has never been healthy enough to perform. He was diagnosed last week with some sort of torn muscle that might explain his problems. He looks to be at least 4-5 weeks away. Punting.Looks to be light years away. Jonny Linehan, the rugby turned football punter, has his moments, but before fall camp closes those moments need to be closer together. I actually think before too long, he could be a decent defensive weapon with his leg. Time will tell. Coaching.Dr. Bob (Robert Anae) is still a lightning rod, but it looks like he has found his groove with this go fast, go hard offense. It doesn't hurt that he has talented quarterbacks and receivers to make plays, however. Bronco is indeed back and the defense should show it. Record..Early season (the first 4 games), I go with 1-0 at home for the Cougars and 1-2 on the road. That's Nebraska, UCLA and Michigan on the road and Boise State at home. Overall I still expect a minimum of 9 wins this season and if Hill has a phenomenal year, 10 is doable. Names and Games Nebraska's numbers should be better than BYU's. Mike Riley, the new head coach at Nebraska, has announced that 5 players will be suspended for the Huskers when they face BYU in the opener. No word from Riley on who those 5 are. For BYU, Jamaal Williams won't be playing. Neither will Sione Takitaki, the sophomore linebacker. He was suspended for the opener by Bronco Mendenhall after being cited for two alleged misdemeanor charges of theft in the athletic department. There is still no word on suspensions for the first game as the result of the post season brawl against Memphis last December. Best guesses are that there could be four to five players disciplined for that mess that will miss the season opener. Best guess from me is that Kai Nacua and Tejan Koroma will be at least two of those players. Meanwhile, back to Jamaal Williams. If the real reason for Williams "withdrawing" from school was made available to the public, Bronco, BYU, Williams and his family would be complimented for the way they handled this situation. Williams will be back. Go to the bank on it. Television Timetable BYU vs. Colorado (Women's Soccer) Friday, August 28 at Provo Start Time: 7:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Utah (Women's Soccer) Friday, September 4 at Provo Start Time: 7:00 pm MDT TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Nebraska Saturday, September 5 at Lincoln Kickoff: 1:30 pm MDT TV: ABC

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, August 15, 2015
by hb arnett 15 Aug '15

15 Aug '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, August 15, 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. National Writer Hails Hill <http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/dennis-dodd/25268299/quarte rbacks-contributing-to-revival-of-running-game-in-college-football> Today's complete Cougar Clicks... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634583/After-eventful-opening-week-of-fall-camp-BYU-to-stage-1st-scrimm age.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTEzOTc0OTQ2NTM1Mzk3NjM2NDQyGmUzMzkwY2Y 0ZjkzYzRkMWM6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH-vu5vjMgeXJL_29FZRLRfSt2gUg> After eventful opening week of fall camp, BYU to stage 1st scrimmage Deseret News Outside linebackers and special teams coach Kelly Poppinga as BYU opens ... Linebacker Fred Warner said there's plenty of room for improvement. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/283952 0-155/byu-football-on-suspensions-injuries-and&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTUzMTgzOTkw NDY3NDkxMzQ3OTQyGmQ0OWUyOTQ1ZDY5ZWQyOTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE6kGzGDilrob8 aYGJAnS_0_1js8w> BYU football: On suspensions, injuries and other Week 1 camp happenings Salt Lake Tribune Ever quotable, Mathews added his description to the many others regarding what went on in practice Tuesday when BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/283880 3-155/byu-football-bronco-facing-most-pivotal&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc0MTI0MjAwM Tk5NDE1MDI3MzQyGmQyNjdjN2YyYzAwNWUzZjk6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFnemxByW6-6esm daqKS_wCUXefnw> BYU football: Bronco facing most pivotal, important season in his career Salt Lake Tribune What I love about BYU is I am able to actually tie it to a deeper sense of ... of my closest friends," Nick Howell, still has the title of defensive coordinator. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634578/Dick-Harmon-Tweaking-Taysom-BYU-senior-QB-Hill-gets-tips-from-th rowing-guru-ex-Cougar-Beck.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTQwNDYyMDA4NzA4MTU4MDkwNTA yGmVkNDkyMmIzOTAyYWYzYzI6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE8PLLGtK5GMkQeH60RyLkENp1tEw > Dick Harmon: Tweaking Taysom: BYU senior QB Hill gets tips from throwing guru, ex-Cougar Beck Deseret News It was a brief, informal and kind of favor to Taysom Hill when John Beck, a fellow member of the BYU quarterback club, shared a few pointers gleaned ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-fo otball/2015/08/14/nebraska-football-suspensions-and-injuries-could-be-costly -in-season-opener/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTc4ODc2MTMyNDk3MTgzNTcwNjQyGjM2OWQwMTBi ODRmZDkxYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHIsNB_gVtuXtm-fwzdVlgtKRwT1Q> Nebraska Football Suspensions and Injuries Could Be Costly In Season Opener RantSports It was reported Thursday that five Cornhuskers will be suspended for the season opener on September 5, against BYU. Riley wouldn't release the ... <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports /college/byu/football/mathews-absence-has-made-receiving-corps-stronger/arti cle_cabf3cfd-9f55-57ed-910a-ccdfffbe6777.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTMjU1NDgwNjIwN zkwODU0NTI4MjIaMjM5MjdkOGRkYzgzY2U3ZTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNEeDmg9G9LEcB9hJ 0JNXN0YK9oedA> Mathews' absence has made receiving corps stronger Daily Herald BYU's leading returning receiver has been sitting out of fall practice the first ... Laulu-Pututau and Josh Weeks have already provided fall camp highlights. ... Josh - we call him 'Weeksy' - he's a lot better than he was last spring. <https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.deseretnews.com/articl e/865634620/AAU-basketball-a-must-for-aspiring-players-but-can-be-overdone.h tml&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoUMTU2OTIyODU5NTg2NjQxODE5NzIyGmFlYTJlODFhZTIwODBhY2U6Y29 tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGedt0vk2FAA-T6J6S_Yv6_DyXMig> AAU basketball a must for aspiring players, but can be overdone Deseret News The former BYU basketball player had supported his son Adam's decision to play basketball from a young age, and he had been playing dozens of

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