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

07 Feb '13

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

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, February 6, 2013
by hb arnett 06 Feb '13

06 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Wednesday, February 6, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 Signing Day Central <http://byucougars.com/m-football/signing-day-central> <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/football/national-signing-day-means-big-dreams-for-byu-recruits-and/arti cle_d7383a7a-7000-11e2-b7e8-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA 2OvHiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=xHL9TRF12w0&usg=AFQjCNH2mKL2gMSIJWAdYkE2OfTTlK3O -w> National Signing Day means big dreams for BYU recruits and other local ... Daily Herald At some point Wednesday, shaking hands of high school athletes across the country will pick up pens to scribble lines on simple pieces of paper - and with that simple motion football players will officially declare what college team they will join <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656218 74/National-signing-day-BYU-verbal-commits.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAGOA ZAopvGiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=19TJeyRPbS0&usg=AFQjCNFAOoAZTr7HSjqZts_PO-N3zX uQMA> National signing day: BYU verbal commits Deseret News Brigham Young Cougars quarterback James Lark (7)as BYU plays Idaho in the Cougar's final home football game on 2012 Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012,in Provo, Utah. Tom Smart, Deseret News. Enlarge photo≫. Summary. National signing day: BYU verbal More <http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-basketball/news/20130205/bubble-wa tch/> BYU Bubble Watch <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/557730 71-77/mary-saint-byu-teams.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAjqvHiAVIAV AAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=zgtNyCeZgxc&usg=AFQjCNEEtjWzyAAzd0wm07O_SUhOF92zvQ> BYU or Saint Mary's. It has to be one or the other Salt Lake Tribune Go ahead. Pick one. It appears the NCAA Tournament is on track to do the same. The West Coast Conference is projected to have two teams qualify for the Big Dance. Gonzaga is the given, while BYU and Saint Mary's are fighting it out. Currently <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/557723 92-77/byu-gonzaga-drew-league.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAh8rFiAV IAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=DlZDYukkZ64&usg=AFQjCNGrrtZ25rjO8rcNa_edBFOx0lIIFA> BYU has made impact, but Gonzaga is clearly WCC's kingpin Salt Lake Tribune The BYU Cougars have made an impact on West Coast Conference basketball since joining the league a season and a half ago. The WCC is stronger overall, its RPI is better, and more of its games are on national television. About the only drawback to <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/franchuk-struggling-jimmer-hard-to-watch-on-unwatchable-k ings/article_178de234-6f55-11e2-bf0e-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAA oATAAOABAwNrHiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=j9K8jUdhb_c&usg=AFQjCNHXez5KQbQ9_4KYQGF 9gT0J3FbFGg> FRANCHUK: Struggling Jimmer hard to watch on unwatchable Kings Daily Herald Now, Jimmer Fredette is a decent but still overmatched player, in a brutal NBA situation. The Sacramento Kings are about as invested in each other as they are in...well, probably Sacramento. Bench players drift off, away from the huddle. A bunch of <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://universe.byu.edu/beta/tag/tj-haws/& ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAutTGiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=QR3r2yhD0z4&usg=AFQj CNERFgGjmO6vniidQ29z4DjC9K1tdw> TJ Haws - U N I V E R S E The promised land for BYU basketball recruiting is proving once again to be the soil of Highland - more specifically, the gymnasium of Lone Peak High School <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/5577 2874-90/utah-state-bill-rolly.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAtLvHiAV IAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=2VeLOT6-SAI&usg=AFQjCNHgLT0Y3jK2rUkaZ2LbcFTUIryw7w> Paul Rolly: Utah lawmaker tells universities to play each other or else Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young University, although a private school, also is affected because it, too, gets the tax exemption on ticket sales. The schools have justified the exemption because it sends money to Title IX programs for women's sports. BYU spokeswoman <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55772 560-88/conference-softball-byu-utah.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA2 rbIiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=XdwN69_z3Aw&usg=AFQjCNGraZTvRc1n-g6ICIjz2dGAS5cYE Q> University Beat: Can BYU add PCSC to list of softball conference championships? Salt Lake Tribune It doesn't matter where it competes, Gordon Eakin's softball program at BYU is all about winning conference championships - no matter the conference. The Cougars, who begin play Thursday afternoon at the Red Desert Classic tournament in St. George, <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655723 25/BYU-volleyball-No-1-Cougars-welcome-two-MPSF-opponents-to-Provo.html&ct=g a&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAopvGiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=19TJeyRPbS0&usg=AFQjCN G68DmM_Cfa_r8ZMzQ-rcNU_odq9w> BYU volleyball: No. 1 Cougars welcome two MPSF opponents to Provo Deseret News BYU is ranked No. 1 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association for its third-straight week. The Cougars, who received eight first-place votes, share the top spot with UC Irvine (seven first-place votes). With only one conference loss, BYU is also <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://blog.newsok.com/berrytramel/2013/02 /05/big-12-football-the-pod-system-in-the-future/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAB OAFAwtXFiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=bCWzVnVnVfc&usg=AFQjCNF6Q7At5OKmfsbqkC61toJW TPRQbQ> Big 12 football: The pod system in the future? NewsOK.com (blog) Could the dreaded pod system be in the Big 12′s future? Last week, I blogged about what an expanded Big 12 could look like, if ACC instability comes to pass and the likes of Florida State and Clemson join the Big 12. You can read that blog here. Of

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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, February 5, 2013
by hb arnett 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Tuesday, February 5, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/557592 63-77/byu-saturday-cougars-diego.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABAhvXB iAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=UaGudMPp0I8&usg=AFQjCNH-fhv44W7gowloNBEXtHk0KLKv2g> BYU basketball: Upset-minded San Diego next up for Cougars | The ... Provo . As he was wrapping up his opening comments to the media following BYU's 96-79 win over Santa Clara on Saturday night, basketball coach Dave Rose said he was looking forward to Thursday's game ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655722 30/BYUs-Carlino-earns-WCC-player-of-the-week-honors.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBI AAoATAAOABAs_zDiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=TbkWf0U9z-U&usg=AFQjCNEjAKjVqeUy_VbSG adL04-dMPVraA> BYU's Carlino earns WCC player-of-the-week honors Deseret News After knocking down a game-winning 3-pointer at Pepperdine, then pouring in a season-high 28 points against Santa Clara, BYU sophomore guard Matt Carlino earned West Coast Conference player of the week honors. Upcoming Games. Basketball <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/55766101-65/think-game-byu-carlino.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA 4-TBiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=BqGCLRAiz5g&usg=AFQjCNHIjBqzrHjN7pDLzlQaafAdH7BO 1g> Basketball: Carlino honored by WCC as BYU turns its attention to San Diego Salt Lake Tribune (blog) That is really important," BYU coach Dave Rose said after Saturday's game. "I mean, it is a really a tough assignment to come in and be the starting point guard as a freshman in a program that has pretty high expectations. And he has been pretty <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655721 60/BYU-basketball-notebook-Josh-Sharp-shines-off-the-bench-in-BYU-win-over-S anta-Clara.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAgYfCiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1 VUw&cd=YytRAOZxP94&usg=AFQjCNE43GIn6SxP8fbR69_4y16R6q6BJg> BYU basketball notebook: Josh Sharp shines off the bench in BYU ... PROVO - BYU sophomore forward Josh Sharp had started 11 consecutive games before Saturday night's contest against Santa Clara. Sharp began. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655722 57/Mission-age-NCAA-rule-changes-close-BYUs-wiggle-room.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQA RgBIAAoATADOANA4-TBiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=BqGCLRAiz5g&usg=AFQjCNGT_RSYcvWPQ Y0s6lncaBAbT7_mLw> Dick Harmon: Mission age, NCAA rule changes close BYU's wiggle room Deseret News Reno Mahe, who played for Brighton, BYU and the Philadelphia Eagles, has his number retired as Pleasant Grove High School plays football at Brighton High School Friday, Oct. 9, 2009,in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tom Smart, Deseret News. Tom Smart, Deseret ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/argus/ind ex.ssf/2013/02/football_alohas_thomas_tyner_t.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATA AOABA8pbBiAVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=rGDOwJLFW2Q&usg=AFQjCNG0J1iskeeEsfvv__cGC-uqp SYxwg> Football: Aloha's Thomas Tyner to share spotlight with offensive ... OregonLive.com Tyner, who has committed to play for the University of Oregon, will sit beside Aloha senior linemen Brayden Kearsley, Michael Kluge and AJ McCollum in a <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/ci_22455 800&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAwPjAiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=PCiBuwctA90&us g=AFQjCNE1Izpx1wqSfhQtmoKg_pICevfJxQ> PREP FOOTBALL: West's Oslund is on a mission Daily Breeze Oslund, who hopes to be BYU-bound, is gearing up to play his last high school football game at 6 p.m. today in the 49th Annual West Torrance Lions Senior All-Star game at Mira Costa. Oslund is playing on the Blue Team for El Segundo coach Steve Shevlin <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byucougars.blogs.deseretnews.com/20 13/02/04/byu-lands-juco-ol-commit/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA2MvAiAVIAVg BYgVlbi1VUw&cd=fnfBq0ODRj0&usg=AFQjCNE2hrqnK00k_yzWEqac6vWMONrWCQ> BYU lands JUCO OL commit | BYU Cougars Blog PLEASANT HILL Calif Sometimes things work out for the best That's how recent BYU commit DeOndre Wesley feels after a commitment to Arizona State fell <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/55764756-65/byu-utah-class-6-2.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAmIXA iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=AHFuzci3HG4&usg=AFQjCNEIzFWkmd9OCB1dq6yATQYys1FMqA> One expert's take on BYU's 2013 football signing class Salt Lake Tribune (blog) Admittedly, it is not a glowing review of the Cougars' signing class; In the seven or eight years that I have paid close attention to BYU's football recruiting, this might be the weakest class coach Bronco Mendenhall will sign, in my opinion. Of course <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2013/02/04/ coaches-corner-scott-collie-father-colts-wr-austin-collie/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARg BIAEoATAAOABAyYjEiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=-C1kpFZSKa8&usg=AFQjCNE4101ywPnc2UdeA kLvDLcF8QC0zw> Coaches Corner with Scott Collie father of Colts WR Austin ... - NCSA WRs. Scott Collie has seen the recruiting process from all angles as a player, parent and now Scott sees the recruiting process as a coach running the RT-25 Somebody <http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bpi/_/type/tournament> Thinks BYU Will be in the NCAA Tournament Taysom Talks <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRAyi5apfVY&rel=0> Football and Rehab (video)

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Oops on the Poops!
by hb arnett 04 Feb '13

04 Feb '13

I apologize. In an attempt to describe my opinion of BYU basketball, apparently my barnyard reference to chicken droppings offended some. While it is anatomically impossible to retract the word I used, I hereby literarily retract all barnyard refuse references used in the latest Cougar Sportsline issue sent this morning. To show my sincerity, I the next time you see p _ _p used in my letter it will be a personal reference to me, as in nincompoop. As further proof of my contrition, I have also self imposed a six month suspension on myself from home teaching. I am now working on coming up with a word that will be worth a subsequent six month self imposed suspension. Any suggestions would be appreciated. hb

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, February 4, 2013
by hb arnett 04 Feb '13

04 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Monday, February 4, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655721 92/BYU-mens-basketball-Coach-Dave-Rose-continually-evaluating-Cougars-starti ng-lineup.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAqaa-iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=I-R 0y8os7oI&usg=AFQjCNGG2lS7U0f2g32VoH99mnONmKMNbA> BYU men's basketball: Coach Dave Rose continually evaluating Cougars ... Deseret News Before last Saturday's 96-79 victory over Santa Clara at the Marriott Center, BYU coach Dave Rose decided to shake up his starting lineup a little bit. Upcoming Games. BYU Basketball. BYU basketball stats & schedule. BYU @ USD. Jenny Craig Pavillion <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D968%26sid%3D23 947978&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA1rW8iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=AnzDfscbtUM &usg=AFQjCNExB2-a-t_szosiSqXl74BQJhGzcA> Cougars run Santa Clara out of the Marriott Center ksl.com PROVO - BYU defeated Santa Clara 96-79 Saturday night in Provo. Matt Carlino and Tyler Haws combined to score 52 points as the Cougars improved to 18-6 on the season and 8-2 in conference. "I thought it was a great game," BYU head coach Dave <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/557592 63-77/byu-diego-san-saturday.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA_e67iAVI AVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=QZDQcWtn5_k&usg=AFQjCNGnaZr_L5TbkxqjJfzNCl5JzRO-OA> BYU basketball: Upset-minded San Diego next up for Cougars Salt Lake Tribune Provo . As he was wrapping up his opening comments to the media following BYU's 96-79 win over Santa Clara on Saturday night, basketball coach Dave Rose said he was looking forward to Thursday's game at the University of San Diego. Let's presume the <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55755 896-88/0-0-byu-half-clara.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAuZa7iAVIAVA AWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Ktpg6uW1Fkk&usg=AFQjCNG1j76r7SZERcw-ImF0Ne_w4e2xTQ> BYU basketball: Cougars race past Santa Clara with big second half, again Salt Lake Tribune Provo . Sporting a bandage above his right eye to cover a cut that would require stitches when he was done describing his latest heroics for BYU, point guard Matt Carlino said whenever the Cougars can score close to 100 points in a West Coast <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655720 00/BYU-football-BYU-interested-in-son-of-former-BYU-great-Tim-McTyer.html%3F pg%3Dall&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAx628iAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=LHN8UBZIHw4 &usg=AFQjCNFB4twoCIJCfOMjxHn1n2kGoB3Omw> BYU football: BYU interested in son of former BYU great Tim McTyer ... LOS ANGELES - College recruiting of athletes has become a difficult and intense process for top prospects and, for many, the process doesn't. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/game-wcc-road-trips-should-be-a-thing-of-the/article_c1c0 28ac-6dca-11e2-bd71-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJA76S8iAVI AVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=QzuwySBUHBQ&usg=AFQjCNGOB5lyoULe7ZElvnhq_zugWjR9ug> 3-game WCC road trips should be a thing of the past next year Daily Herald But each schedule is built a little differently (fairly or unfairly, a coach and his team might say) and BYU's biggest beef would have to be three in a row away from home. Coaches were at least generally pleased, around the league, that it's more of a <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655721 59/Father-witnesses-rise-of-his-son-as-Dennis-Pitta-has-break-out-year.html& ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA8Jq6iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=3sjvWMcqbXY&usg=AF QjCNFRu01dTvbtp8CXhluz9yudbNW6MA> Dick Harmon: Father witnesses rise of his son as Dennis Pitta has break out year Deseret News 2 2013 10:58 p.m. MST. Dennis Pitta of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Jan. 1, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Ravens will take on the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655721 60/BYU-basketball-notebook-Josh-Sharp-shines-off-the-bench-in-BYU-win-over-S anta-Clara.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAkZG5iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=BE fiSLNHa30&usg=AFQjCNE6wry7lzWtdktq0NYQt_bEWPs3pQ> BYU basketball notebook: Josh Sharp shines off the bench in BYU win over ... Deseret News 2, 2013. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News. View 20 photos >. Summary. BYU forward Josh Sharp had started 11 consecutive games before Saturday night's contest against Santa Clara. Sharp started the contest on the bench, but it didn't negatively affect him <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55752 985-88/byu-state-cal-cougars.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA2fO4iAVI AVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Qe0SFF7Y9mM&usg=AFQjCNG3oUNDoy0C31HIoCW8fZ8DyiEDnA> College volleyball: BYU trounces Cal State Northridge Salt Lake Tribune The highlight for BYU (6-2, 5-1 MPSF) was its defensive domination. Even with the conference leader in block assists, Russ Lavaja, out with an ankle injury, the Cougars gave the Matadors (4-3, 2-3) little room to breath. CSUN struggled even to win its <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55751 879-88/byu-cougars-sign-6-2.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAtPe2iAVIA VAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=9hWM3cJLjD0&usg=AFQjCNGGw0qs7srInAFdRcJIm-nj4fQqGg> BYU football: Cougars will sign one of their biggest classes, but not one of ... Salt Lake Tribune Provo . More than two dozen prospects will sign national letters of intent on Wednesday to play football for Brigham Young University, one of the biggest signing classes in coach Bronco Mendenhall's nine-year tenure. Clearly, though, biggest class ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byucougars.blogs.deseretnews.com/20 13/02/02/pittas-legacy-would-be-sealed-with-a-super-bowl-win/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQ ARgBIAAoATABOAFA98S1iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=shcNk9zXi9A&usg=AFQjCNFTiJAm58zb cFjxYlql2lDMJ5cFjA> Pitta's legacy would be sealed with a Super Bowl win Deseret News (blog) He was a two-time All-American at BYU, the Cougars' leader in career receptions, the NCAA career leader for tight end receiving yards and a fourth round NFL Draft pick. With a Ravens victory on Sunday, you can consider me convinced that Dennis Pitta is ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stori es/vid_3701.shtml&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAyL-9iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd= RjrykWdtwDc&usg=AFQjCNHLskcsSlDgM_E1eJZuHcb8Igu59w> Exclusive: Steve Young Discusses Life After Football KUTV Dan Sheldon (blog) (KUTV) The last quarterback from San Francisco to win at the Super Bowl was Steve Young, a former BYU Cougar - and nearly two decades later, his legacy lives on. 2News spoke to Steven Young, a Hall of Famer, three time MVP and Super Bowl champion, <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655721 54/BYU-mens-volleyball-No-1-BYU-bounces-back-with-win-over-No-9-Northridge.h tml&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAg6-9iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=xBUMmS6WDJ0&us g=AFQjCNH08kFG6qC9pp3lJUy1r3RfLHo2cQ> BYU men's volleyball: No. 1 BYU bounces back with win over No. 9 Northridge Deseret News With Saturday's win, BYU improves to 6-2 on the season and 5-1 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Cal State Northridge falls to 4-3 on the year and 2-3 in MPSF play. Junior Taylor Sander led the Cougars with 18 kills, tying Northridge's Sam

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 33, Issue 27
by hb arnett 03 Feb '13

03 Feb '13

HB Arnett's 801 372 - 0819 hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South - Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 33, Issue 27 - February 4, 2013 Click <http://cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Sportsline?ID=3173> Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions IT'S STILL A CRAPSHOOT FOR COUGARS WHEN IT COMES TO WINNING GAMES AND EARNING AN NCAA INVITE I'm a rural romantic. Maybe that's why there's a bucolic beat coming from my heart. I would have chickens in my backyard except for one big detriment and drawback. They poop. I don't dream of cold fusion. I leave that to Utah fans. I dream of a poopless chicken. As soon as it happens, I'll be all in on this potential Ponzi scheme for pullets. I keep searching the internet for some yolkster from Yemen who can genetically design a chicken that not only lays eggs, but can also randomly lay its waste conveniently encased in eggshells. That not only would maintain the pristine condition of my back yard, but it would give me the daily thrill of an ultimate crapshoot (no pun intended). Making a four-egg omelet for breakfast not knowing what was in all those eggs would automatically be the most exciting part of my day. I'd call it rooster roulette. Until then, I will have to settle for the crapshoot that is BYU basketball. You never know if this team is going to get an ovation or a waste product ovulation. Sometimes it's a standing ovation for great play and other times it's a laid egg of waste products and opportunities. National Nest This latest BYU Cougar basketball team has a penchant for laying eggs on the national nest when facing good teams. BYU has a current record of 18-6 overall and 8-2 in WCC play. Those six losses are at the hands of Florida State, Notre Dame, Iowa State, Baylor, St. Mary's and Gonzaga. That's an 0-for-six omelet that's not going to fly or fry its way to a NCAA post season invite. A crapshoot also describes the play of two of the key cogs in the fortunes of this basketball team. You just never know what you are going to get from Matt Carlino and Brandon Davies. When both play well, they are outstanding. When they don't, they are very, very ordinary and so is BYU. It isn't a game to game deal either. Sometimes it's a half to half frustration and futility. For Dave Rose this past week, he definitely saw some spotty and suspect play from both Davies and Carlino, but when the games against Pepperdine and Santa Clara were both on the line; he also saw some spectacular play from both players. Bacon Boys If you like bacon with your eggs, Carlino and Davies certainly saved BYU's. Davies kept the Cougars in the hunt in the first half against an upset minded Pepperdine team. Carlino scored the last five points for the Cougars in BYU's 63-61 nail biter win over the Waves last Thursday night in Malibu. That included a Jimmeresque three pointer in the waning seconds with the game hanging in the balance. Against Santa Clara on Saturday in the Marriott Center, Carlino made the game look over easy with 28 points in BYU's 96-79 trouncing of the Broncos in Provo. Tyler Haws is steady and dependable but Brandon Davies and Matt Carlino are BYU's Google maps. You never know where they will take you. Their games are either chicken a la king or chicken_ _ _ _ (I don't know what four-letter word you were thinking of, but chicken soup also works). NIT or NCAA Their play during the remainder of this season will determine if the Cougars end up in the NIT or in NCAA play. In the last five games, Carlino's and Davie's play has BYU on a fast track to season ending showdowns against St. Mary's on the road and Gonzaga at home in Provo. A split in those two games in late February and another NCAA invite becomes less of a crapshoot for the Cougars. Meanwhile, I still have a hard time putting all my eggs in the Carlino and Davies' baskets. While I have yet to see a poopless chicken, I have seen way too many games this season in which Carlino and Davies almost go hoop less. I don't see that changing against the bigger birds and better teams remaining on the Cougar schedule. I still dream of Huevos Rancheros coming from my back yard, but I also am realistic enough to Huevo adios (wave goodbye) to BYU advancing to another NCAA tournament bid this year. BYU AND BRACKETS You know my opinion of BYU getting into NCAA post season play. Let's take a look at what others are saying about BYU's post season bracket chances. According to bracketologist Joe Lunardi of ESPN fame, he has BYU in his first four out group in his current predictions. That means the Cougars are hovering just outside of getting an invite. When it comes to RPI rankings BYU is at 38. For those who would like to know what RPI stands for, here it is: The RPI (Rating Percentage Index) is a measure of strength of schedule and how a team does against that schedule. Created in 1981, the RPI is a tool used in selecting and seeding the 68 teams for the NCAA Men's basketball Division I tournament. RPI data includes games against Division I schools only. For added perspective, Gonzaga has a current RPI of 8. St. Mary's is at 60 and Santa Clara is resting at 91. Former Mountain West colleagues include New Mexico at 5; Colorado State at 15; UNLV at 19; and Wyoming at 65. Of the four teams outside the WCC that have beaten the Cougars this season Iowa State has an RPI of 41, Notre Dame has an RPI of 44, Baylor is at 48 and Florida State is at 62. In Jeff Sagarin's ratings for NCAA Division I basketball teams as published in USA Today, he has Florida as his top ranked team with a rating of 94.50. Indiana is No. 2 with a rating of 93.29. Gonzaga comes in at No. 10 with an 89.17 ranking. BYU and St. Mary's come in at No. 41 and No. 42 respectively with rankings of 83.31 for the Cougars and 83.29 for the Gaels. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE NOW SET IN STONE (MAYBE) Because of some broadcast plans still could still cause some changes to be made, BYU may see their 2013 football schedule altered a little to accommodate television broadcast plans. What is set in stone is the order in which and where the games will be played this season. Here is the latest schedule released by BYU last week: Saturday, Aug 31.Virginia at Charlottesville Saturday, Sep 7.Texas at Provo Saturday, Sep 14.Bye Saturday, Sep 21.Utah at Provo Friday, Sep 27.Middle Tennessee State at Provo Friday, Oct 4.Utah State at Logan Saturday, Oct 12.Georgia Tech at Provo Saturday, Oct 19.Houston at Houston Saturday, Nov 9.Wisconsin at Madison Saturday, Nov 16.Idaho State at Provo Saturday, Nov 23.Notre Dame at South Bend Saturday, Nov 30.Nevada at Reno Nobody knows what the schedule is for announcing two new offensive coaches. We are positive that the announcement will be made sometime before the kickoff of the Virginia game in August. There is even a chance that the new hires could be announced before the start of spring drills. We actually look for some news later this week after BYU gets a chance to play up their newest football recruiting class. Speaking of news and schedules, we will be publishing another issue of Cougar Sportsline later this week outlining and detailing the latest on the 2013 BYU football recruiting class. BASKETBALL BRIEFS Dave Rose finally saw enough last week to pull the recruiting trigger on Jake Toolson, a 6-5 scoring machine from Highland HS in Gilbert Arizona. Toolson is a junior and will be a 2014 recruit. He joins TJ Haws of Lone Peak HS, Dalton Nixon of Orem HS, 6-9 Brekkott Chapman of Roy HS in Utah and 6-9 Payton Dastrup of Mesa Mountain View as prospects that have early offers from BYU. Toolson has long wanted an offer from BYU and has had an offer from Boston College and Arizona State in his pocket for months. The fact that Rose decided that Toolson could help the Cougars plus the fact that St. Mary's and Stanford were on the verge of also offering, likely pushed Rose to not wait any longer. The issue of being able to play at the next level is not in question with all of these 2014 prospects. What is in play is what their LDS mission schedules look like. What also is not in question for next year are the mission plans of two already signed players. Eric Mika will definitely play next season for BYU. His high school teammate, Nick Emery will definitely not be playing next year. He leaves for a mission call to Frankfurt Germany in May. Mika and Emery were featured in a nice Sports Illustrated video last week. Those of you who are Cougar Clicks subscribers already saw this video earlier last week. Here it is again for those non subscribers who likely have not seen the video. Click <http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/highschool/20130131/high-school-play er-of-the-week-nick-emery-eric-mika.sportsillustrated/> Here to View VOLLEYBALL AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL The BYU's men's volleyball team started last week as the No. 1 rated team in the nation. After suffering a defeat in Provo at the hands of Long Beach State, don't expect the Cougars to maintain that ranking. BYU followed up the loss to LBSU with a convincing thrashing of Cal State Northridge. The BYU women were the pre-season pick to win the WCC championship in basketball. At roughly the half way point of the season, the Lady Cougars are not looking like championship caliber. They currently are in third place in the WCC standings behind Gonzaga and St. Mary's. The Cougars have a 6-2 conference mark and a 15-6 overall record. The league losses came at the hands of Gonzaga and San Francisco. Mary's. Both games were on the road. Television Timetable BYU Football Signing Day Special Wednesday, Feb 6 Features Bronco Mendenhall detailing latest recruiting class Broadcast Time: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. San Diego Thursday, Feb 7 at San Diego Tipoff: 8:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. San Francisco Saturday, Feb 9 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Portland Saturday, Feb 16 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. Utah State Tuesday, Feb 19 at Provo Tipoff: 7:00 pm Mountain Time TV: BYUtv BYU vs. St. Mary's Thursday, Feb 21 at Moraga Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Gonzaga Thursday, Feb 28 at Provo Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPN2 BYU vs. Loyola Marymount Saturday, Mar 2 at Los Angeles Tipoff: 9:00 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPNU

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, February 2, 2013
by hb arnett 02 Feb '13

02 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Saturday, February 2, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55751 707-88/byu-cougars-win-points.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAjemxiAV IAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=H8bsZlZwono&usg=AFQjCNFkhv3RBcbzd6zEQv5F7ZyMuEv-kg> BYU basketball: Despite flaws, Cougars picking up key wins Salt Lake Tribune About the Broncos > They have won five straight games since losing by 18 to BYU at home three weeks ago. . Marc Trasolini had 23 points and 13 rebounds in Thursday's 70-47 win over Portland, while Brandon Clark had 15 points and Raymond Cowells III <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/volleyball/lavaja-hurt-as-no-byu-volleyball-loses-to-long-beach/article_ f20ab0f4-6cfd-11e2-88b1-001a4bcf887a.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAgquz iAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=SsvmEDxAItU&usg=AFQjCNF5oXexh7WB8FyBUB_C6Mq-jb9ZPQ> Lavaja hurt as No. 1 BYU volleyball loses to Long Beach State Daily Herald BYU men's volleyball entered Saturday night's home match against Long Beach State fresh off 12 days of rest and two weeks' possession of the nation's No. 1 ranking. Rest and rankings, however, can take a big hit in the Mountain Pacific Sports ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655720 00/BYU-football-BYU-interested-in-son-of-former-BYU-great-Tim-McTyer.html&ct =ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA26WwiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=hBlR0jBsXC0&usg=AFQj CNHFWqIqmmSAQbvI7NgqFqGxxLXjUw> BYU football: BYU interested in son of former BYU great Tim McTyer Deseret News Many BYU football fans have fond memories of Tim McTyer, who starred at cornerback for the 1996 Cotton Bowl team that finished 14-1. McTyer was known for not only his coverage skills, but as a physical player who could lay the wood with the best of them. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/tribpreps/557 15727-190/byu-hawaii-polynesian-coach.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOAB Ak4GwiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Yrjv5rxPkcc&usg=AFQjCNF7jOkWHV4tA_gG_26l5H1lfsa TGA> BYU, Utah showed value of Polynesian players Salt Lake Tribune Like most examples of football strategy, BYU's recruitment of Polynesian players stemmed from an opponent's success against the Cougars. In the early 1970s, Arizona State's highly ranked teams featured Junior Ah You, a Hawaiian defensive lineman who <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/557486 79-77/francisco-san-pitta-pittsburgh.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFA k4GwiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Yrjv5rxPkcc&usg=AFQjCNGFtvhRGkvN9KHE_CwtxE_w8qxl wg> Super Bowl: BYU's Dennis Pitta emerging as Ravens' star Salt Lake Tribune New Orleans . Dennis Pitta already married the sister-in-law of his BYU quarterback, so joining Joe Flacco's extended family was not an option for him. Yet the Baltimore Ravens' tight end has managed to bond similarly with Flacco, becoming a good <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ibtimes.com/could-jimmer-fredet te-be-traded-sacramento-kings-deadline-1056712&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOAB A8MGxiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=S44zdqdeYcs&usg=AFQjCNGKcqZnx0uuwHX75HYH-ajt2DO jhA> Could Jimmer Fredette Be Traded By The Sacramento Kings Before The ... International Business Times Midway through his second season with the Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette hasn't had the success that many expected. Could Jimmer Fredette Be Traded By The Sacramento Kings Before The Deadline? <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655720 95/BYU-track-Dakoda-John-wins-high-jump-sets-personal-record.html&ct=ga&cad= CAcQARgBIAAoATADOANAgquziAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=SsvmEDxAItU&usg=AFQjCNGiyn24 x89jpiHfjK_bEucra6IQeg> BYU track: Dakoda John wins high jump, sets personal record Deseret News BYU's Dakoda John set a personal record and took first in the men's high jump at the New Balance Invitational on Friday in New York. PROVO, Utah - BYU's Dakoda John set a personal record and took first in the men's high jump at the New Balance

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Cougar Clicks, Friday, February 1, 2013
by hb arnett 01 Feb '13

01 Feb '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Friday, February 1, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 UNLV <http://www.lvrj.com/sports/questions-remain-about-mountain-west-conference- s-future-189160521.html> AD Says BYU Back to MWC Just a Matter of Time <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/20 13/01/31/college-football-rumors-byu-cougars-forced-back-to-mountain-west-co nference/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA9s2riAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=CAe9KTqm 2Ic&usg=AFQjCNHnzD9YGHuCUs-fuR1D9Ja4xhwiRw> College Football Rumors: BYU Cougars Forced Back To Mountain West ... Rant Sports The BYU Cougars were strong members of the West Coast Conference for 12 seasons from 1999 to 2010 before turning independent in football in 2011 (and joining the West Coast Conference in all other sports). With college football realignment as crazy as <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55746 513-88/davies-byu-pepperdine-half.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA6Oy uiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=uilFuzy_Vc0&usg=AFQjCNGmmNfoQttqMXJflkh2JylAxq6mBw> BYU basketball: Brandon Davies dominates Pepperdine despite injury Salt Lake Tribune Brandon Davies wasn't trying to make a fashion statement on Thursday night by wearing a blue headband, but the BYU senior played so well that the accessory might just become a permanent part of his game attire. Davies scored 20 points on 10-for-17 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655719 96/BYU-basketball-BYU-holds-on-for-win-over-Pepperdine-63-61.html&ct=ga&cad= CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFA6OyuiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=uilFuzy_Vc0&usg=AFQjCNFYRsMx xO6T3u4rFvDGk7n9AT7C5w> BYU basketball: Cougars hold on for wild comeback win over Pepperdine Deseret News By Jeff Call, Deseret News. Published: Thursday, Jan. 31 2013 11:25 p.m. MST. BYU celebrates after Brigham Young guard Cory Calvert, right, hits a three pointer late in the game against Weber State during NCAA basketball played in Ogden, Saturday, Dec <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655719 86/BYU-basketball-three-Cougars-in-double-digits-lead-BYU-womens-basketball- to-victory.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAh7SuiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=fK TWfFUjja0&usg=AFQjCNHqygMRvG8r1e6QaQjuWoWIws9frw> BYU basketball: three Cougars in double-digits lead BYU women's basketball to ... Deseret News By Jamie Morris. For the Deseret News. Published: Thursday, Jan. 31 2013 10:03 p.m. MST. Summary. The BYU women's basketball team defeated Saint Mary's 66-58 Thursday at the Marriott Center. Three players for BYU scored in double-digits to lead the <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55744 926-88/davies-byu-game-zylstra.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA-ZWtiA VIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=064OaP-pz24&usg=AFQjCNExG3OllfyOEKzhjweYlalIGSjw3A> BYU basketball: Davies still trying to improve Salt Lake Tribune But the BYU basketball star wasn't ready to acknowledge that his career is drawing to a close. As the Cougars started the second half of West Coast Conference play with a road game at Pepperdine on Thursday night, Davies agreed that his final season ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/hig hschool/20130131/high-school-player-of-the-week-nick-emery-eric-mika.sportsi llustrated/%3Fxid%3Djulysystems&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAm4qtiAVIAVgAYg Vlbi1VUw&cd=scQGDDcI4Nc&usg=AFQjCNEtyWNOUkrpShVtINTSlfKgGofPNg> High School Player of the Week: Nick Emery and Eric Mika - Video ... SI.com Video The duo is heading to BYU in the fall, but here they talk about what makes the group they have at Lone Peak High School work so well. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/hig hschool/20130131/high-school-player-of-the-week-nick-emery-eric-mika.sportsi llustrated/%3Fxid%3Djulysystems&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoBDAAOABAm4qtiAVIAVgAYg Vlbi1VUw&cd=scQGDDcI4Nc&usg=AFQjCNEtyWNOUkrpShVtINTSlfKgGofPNg> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/.../high-school-player-of-the-week-ni... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/football/f ootball-articles/8609-byu-spring-preview&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAlLyui AVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=_V5B28aAVMQ&usg=AFQjCNGfXak26wJ3oiXK5DO9JK_qh6l3Lw> BYU Spring Preview A look at 2013 Notre Dame opponent, BYU, heading into spring practice. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/football/f ootball-articles/8609-byu-spring-preview&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoBDAAOABAlLyui AVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=_V5B28aAVMQ&usg=AFQjCNGfXak26wJ3oiXK5DO9JK_qh6l3Lw> www.irishsportsdaily.com/football/.../8609-byu-spring-previe... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655719 11/Stars-aligned-BYU-volleyball-standout-Ryan-Boyce-proving-that-hard-work-p ays-off.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJA77usiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=RmcK- voIz4k&usg=AFQjCNF3OYafBkeBPZHPAEnC5WoTcBmqUg> Stars aligned: BYU volleyball standout Ryan Boyce proving that hard work pays off Deseret News The thing that's made Boyce important to BYU's team is the same thing that got him here in the first place: hard work. He combined with his older brother to start at setter at Huntington Beach High in California for five consecutive years before his <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/ Forever-Young-It-takes-a-neighborhood-4241288.php&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAA OABAgIGviAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=ooHNf9MEG3s&usg=AFQjCNFjHsRLDq-6MYUd007WScfR MImxyg> Forever Young: It takes a neighborhood Greenwich Time Brigham Young University quarterback Steve Young responds to BYU fans with a "Number One" show of the finger as he departs the field after leading his team to a 37-35 victory over UCLA at the Pasadena Rose Bowl, Oct. 1, 1983. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac) What NFL Scouts are saying about BYU Prospects Ziggy <http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/ezekiel-ansah?id=2539931> Ansah Braden <http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/braden-hansen?id=2540014> Hansen Uona <http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/uona-kaveinga?id=2539999> Kaveinga <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byucougars.blogs.deseretnews.com/20 13/01/31/more-uncommitted-prospects-to-visit-byu-this-weekend/&ct=ga&cad=CAc QARgBIAAoATAAOABAxqiriAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=AEZHB160RW4&usg=AFQjCNGRzLfCe6u NZY_GLhtB07QE9d9eag> More uncommitted prospects to visit BYU this weekend Deseret News (blog) PROVO — BYU is making a relatively untypical late run at several prospects just six days before National Letter of Intent day. At least five prospects are expected this weekend — three of whom already committed to sign with the Cougars. The committed ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2 013/01/31/blue-blood-cougars-try-to-avoid-college-hoops-frustration-zone/&ct =ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAEOARAxqiriAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=AEZHB160RW4&usg=AFQj CNEjPl_QD2rjqmf6uZ8HbEWctZYxVg> Blue Blood: Cougars try to avoid college hoops' 'Frustration zone' Dixie Press Online Neither scenario is likely, which means BYU will probably be relegated to the NIT or one of those other weirdly-named postseason tourneys. As fans, we will watch and cheer for them, wherever they end up. But playing in one of those lesser tourneys is <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.durhamregion.com/sports/article /1572878--brooklin-s-lucas-coleman-spikes-interest-from-brigham-young&ct=ga& cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABApaiqiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=LEM0zMotOc8&usg=AFQjCNG8 lztdLAQw2hMGnfxBzGrJq5yi0A> Brooklin's Lucas Coleman spikes interest from Brigham Young durhamregion.com ANCASTER -- Brooklin's Lucas Coleman, shown here spiking a ball for his OFSAA-champion Bill Crothers high school team, has signed a scholarship to play volleyball at Brigham Young University beginning in the fall of 2013. December 28, 2012 Kaz Novak 1. Ravens <http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=dennis%20pitta%20modesto%20bee&sourc e=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDUQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modbee.com%2F2013%2F 01%2F30%2F2556561%2Fravens-te-pitta-has-link-to-modesto.html&ei=zsQLUbTwKcT6 igLt7YHADw&usg=AFQjCNH4pjJ_uNk77i5hcRVMsJHZ29tMyg&bvm=bv.41867550,d.cGE> tight end Pitta has link to Modesto Modesto Bee ‎- 1 day ago Dennis Pitta II, the tight end of the Baltimore Ravens, steps with ... But did you know Dennis Pitta, his father, merely was Davis High's first great ...

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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, January 31, 2013
by hb arnett 31 Jan '13

31 Jan '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Thursday, January 31, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/basketball/men/byu-pepperdine-preview-cougars-have-work-remaining-plenty -to-get/article_28d22e26-6b39-11e2-b659-001a4bcf887a.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgB IAAoATABOAFA2typiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=D6uLYRsmewI&usg=AFQjCNFvUKMa7j-aTOPR NI1jwwW_1ECxJw> BYU @ Pepperdine preview: Cougars have work remaining (plenty) to get back ... Daily Herald Tip-ins: BYU has won both meetings with Portland as league mates, and also won at UP in 2007. ...BYU's on the second game of its only WCC "travel partner" road trip, after losing at Gonzaga (Spokane, Wash.) on Thursday. ...Portland is led by 6-7 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655718 50/BYU-basketball-Cougars-hit-road-again-for-game-at-Pepperdine.html&ct=ga&c ad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA08moiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=w3DfEd8LAkM&usg=AFQjCNG2t EPXJlagqux2wTiAu3XL3_z_iQ> BYU basketball: Cougars hit road again for game at Pepperdine Deseret News Considering all of the snow that's fallen recently in Utah, this picturesque town featuring balmy climes and gorgeous beaches is a pleasant place to be for the BYU basketball team. "It's going to be nice to see some sand for a change," said Cougar ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55734 298-88/haws-byu-jan-points.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAlJWniAVIAV AAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=Iuu4ipSSScM&usg=AFQjCNEZQ0hgscJbgQYqpc5DFSb9WN5PcQ> BYU basketball: Cougars looking for Haws to rediscover shooting touch against ... Salt Lake Tribune If there's a word to describe how BYU's Tyler Haws has performed this basketball season after returning from an LDS Church mission to the Philippines last April, it would probably be surprising. Or even amazing. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has easily <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656213 34/Haws-used-to-different-defenses.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAqfuliA VIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=awxNnGiXZ74&usg=AFQjCNE6SjWLgq8zsdJPQPL0tmYjkuw4Ow> BYU Basketball: Tyler Haws is used to different defenses Deseret News And, yes, the sophomore from Alpine has gone through his share of ups-and-downs. Haws erupted for a career-high 42 points on Dec. 29 against Virginia Tech. Last week at Gonzaga, he scored just one point. Throughout the season, a variety of defenses <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://nfl.si.com/2013/01/30/underrated-de nnis-pitta-could-be-key-sunday/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAFAj6CpiAVIAVAAWA BiBWVuLVVT&cd=eTxYbdyOtwc&usg=AFQjCNG-Xo8msCb2PyFRgKM5CEiAMPlmxA> Underrated Dennis Pitta could be key Sunday SI.com Dennis Pitta has been an underrated player in the Ravens' passing game. (Stephan Savoia/AP). NEW ORLEANS - Is Dennis Pitta the most underrated player taking part in Super Bowl XLVII? The Baltimore tight end certainly has to be in the conversation. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100000013 2671/article/super-bowl-hero-dennis-pitta-randy-moss-among-candidates&ct=ga& cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJAj6CpiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=eTxYbdyOtwc&usg=AFQjCNHV 0OJgV8O8OTMp0Ec-PGaXCZ58zQ> Super Bowl hero? Dennis Pitta, Randy Moss among candidates NFL News It could be Dennis Pitta. He might not be the game's MVP, but given the attention San Francisco's safeties must pay to Torrey Smith, and given Anquan Boldin's ability to beat single coverage, who is going to cover the Ravens tight end? Sure, the 49ers' <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2013/01/ senior-bowl-look-back-at-defensive-linemen-byus-ezekial-ansah-stands-out-amo ng-de.html/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABArLemiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=GHx_NO HOlb4&usg=AFQjCNFmTxRhUvOCQJwBlVuJ031EbQBBaA> Senior Bowl look-back at defensive linemen: BYU's Ezekial Ansah stands out ... Dallas Morning News (blog) Clearly, the best defensive end during the Senior Bowl practices was BYU's Ezekial Ansah. He gave offensive tackles fits, and you saw that some more in Saturday's Senior Bowl. Ansah is projected to go in the middle of the first round and could be on <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D23895625%26nid %3D498%26title%3Dthe-table-is-set-will-the-cougars-feast&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBI AAoATAAOABA8saliAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=SkYsd_oFryE&usg=AFQjCNE2S9aetzc0_Amn1 0nOtKo7x1t0Ww> The table is set; will the Cougars feast? ksl.com With recent developments, the BYU football and basketball teams are both being afforded the opportunity to display competitive greatness and at the same time create from the talk of potential the substance of performance. The football team has its new ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/blogs/ja red-lloyd/byu/lloyd-byu-men-s-basketball-bouncing-on-the-ncaa-tournament/art icle_dd65fd8a-6b1c-11e2-8247-001a4bcf887a.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATABOAF ArLemiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=GHx_NOHOlb4&usg=AFQjCNH6ENLL9khRYso4vZn1XaX1ApY BMg> LLOYD: BYU men's basketball bouncing on the NCAA tournament bubble Daily Herald (blog) SI.com's Andy Glockner was even less impressed with BYU, saying in his most recent Bubble Watch that even though the Cougars have good computer numbers (RPI: 43) they have nothing else to influence the committee. He pointed to BYU having gone 0-6 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655717 98/An-unlikely-friendship-LDS-scholar-Hugh-Nibley-and-BYU-basketball-star-Kr esimir-Cosic.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA2typiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd= D6uLYRsmewI&usg=AFQjCNHxASvfzDN6KL8uR6MglcEjEGmV1g> An unlikely friendship: LDS scholar Hugh Nibley and BYU basketball star ... Deseret News Cosic came to Provo, Utah, to play basketball at BYU, not knowing he would be enveloped by a bunch of Mormons and isolated from any liquor stores. Although Cosic had an endless number of fans and a spot on the basketball team, he soon decided it was ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655718 60/BYU-track-womens-track-team-heads-to-top-indoor-meet-at-New-Balance-Invit e.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAutWniAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=K3pOauMnZTo &usg=AFQjCNEcERprYc2Wa_1NkkIgufV6SsyBhQ> BYU track: women's track team heads to top indoor meet at New Balance Invite Deseret News Published: Wednesday, Jan. 30 2013 5:37 p.m. MST. Summary. The BYU women's track and field team heads to New York this weekend to compete in the annual New Balance Invitational, one of the most prestigious indoor meets of the year. You might also <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655718 66/Dick-Harmon-What-grade-should-Holmoe-get-for-BYU-schedule.html&ct=ga&cad= CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA-7mniAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=JB0n9GKMKfc&usg=AFQjCNFHdL-s xBjRW34bppJ7irbcGy2g7A> Dick Harmon: What grade should Tom Holmoe get for BYU schedule? Deseret News If you take Jeff Sagarin's computer rankings as a base for a study, and use his ratings from the 2012 season, BYU's 2013 schedule would nearly compare with the simple average of a Big 12 Conference schedule if you eliminated Idaho State. The simple Extra-curricular Reading <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colle ges/the-short-list-college/articles/2013/01/29/10-least-expensive-private-co lleges-and-universities&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAs_iniAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLV VT&cd=INlk9gaGU4I&usg=AFQjCNEFhUw5vS6Vcl0ugQHJ1mcdqcmbWw> 10 Least Expensive Private Colleges U.S. News & World Report Tuition and fees at Brigham Young University-Provo, a private university in Utah, totaled $4,710 for 2012-2013, roughly $24,200 below the average sticker price for a private school and almost $3,500 less than average in-state tuition at public

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, January 30, 2013
by hb arnett 30 Jan '13

30 Jan '13

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Wednesday, January 30, 2013 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 Dennis <http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Dennis-Pitta-Is-American-Expr ess-/954766df-f099-49c4-8e4b-caba4ee9ba1b> Pitta is American Express <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jan/29 /ray-lewis-ravens-dennis-pitta-joe-flacco-super-bow/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoA TAAOABAyKWkiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=jXIEaN1avYQ&usg=AFQjCNFfXM631ncQjyHeeOhp- Fo4mrmkJw> Raven reminded he's no Ray Lewis U-T San Diego NEW ORLEANS - Dennis Pitta looked like the loneliest man in town. He sat atop an on-field podium in the Superdome, his head turned to see all the commotion happening 15 yards to his right. 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Preparing for a second meeting with Cleveland, the Ravens fully expected to blank the Browns, only to allow a touchdown on <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55728 008-88/cougars-basketball-byu-practice.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOA BA9LOiiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=hW0QYBB9xX4&usg=AFQjCNFGc8tKMWsma2js8jmS8O-Kwo C7qQ> BYU basketball: Cougars' postseason goals are fading Salt Lake Tribune Provo . Maybe it was because coach Dave Rose, who never likes to discuss such matters, left BYU's basketball practice early Tuesday to hit the recruiting trail. But one of the Cougars' captains, Brandon Davies, admitted after a rather grueling practice <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-huskie s/hc-tulane-big-east-0130-20130129,0,3663021.story&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATA AOABA3LKiiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=CsExRWWv86g&usg=AFQjCNG3VO5emC6LPvZfu56BQJz 9KK6IGA> Central Florida Played A Role In Bringing Tulane Into Big East Hartford Courant Text messages between Hitt and Aresco from September also showed that Hitt reached out to Florida President Bernie Machen regarding potentially persuading BYU to join the Big East. "Pres. Machen will help with BYU, if asked," the text message from Sept. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ldsmag.com/article/1/12138&ct=g a&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATACOAJAre6giAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=jG1Fxf50cEc&usg=AFQjCNHl nj8ofh7S9l038Wmxl7-Nl7pl4A> Missionary Moment: Legendary Kresimir Cosic of BYU Still Opens ... Yugoslavian and BYU basketball legend Kresimir Cosic is still a missionary, opening doors for ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D23894510%26nid %3D272&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA8cCgiAVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=P0VwPmA0zq4&u sg=AFQjCNEOE-SwjHFlys3rpVZbp6qOckGyGw> BYU's football slate is great, but can get better | ksl.com Tom Holmoe has delivered on the promise he made two years ago to dramatically improve the BYU football schedule. The next challenge is to get better games <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowb oys-Potential-2013-Draft-Pick-Ezekiel-Ansah-DE-BYU-188833821.html&ct=ga&cad= CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJArrugiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=D6UXIrM6L3M&usg=AFQjCNEqrOrA wPp9QX1_x9pNN13-0w2UNg> Cowboys' Potential 2013 Draft Pick: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (blog) BYU defensive end Ezekiel Ansah played only one full season of college football, entering his senior year with zero career starts. After trying out for both the basketball and track teams (and even running a 21.9 in the 200-meter dash), Ansah walked on Extra-curricular reading <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colle ges/articles/2013/01/28/national-universities-where-most-accepted-students-e nroll&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAmIWjiAVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=JSYci8isn_U& usg=AFQjCNFkkjeJ4y_85MZOPhG8e7-rBP92fA> National Universities Where Most Accepted Students Enroll U.S. News & World Report In fall 2011, Brigham Young University-Provo in Utah reported the highest yield rate, 79.7 percent, of any National University-schools that offer a full range of undergraduate majors, as well as master's and doctoral degrees, and tend to emphasize

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