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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, October 2, 2012
by hb arnett 02 Oct '12

02 Oct '12

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Tuesday, October 2, 2012 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/55006323-65/mendenhall-coach-bronco-byu.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATA AOABAjNipgwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=vVoPwhs6URA&usg=AFQjCNGL7fYmrjd8KO5gFSapIa6W1 mTDBQ> Video BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall dishes out the latest on the ... BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall spoke to reporters after the Cougars' practice on Monday, Oct. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://1280thezone.com/index.php/audio/lis ten/byu_football_jamaal_williams&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA-dmpgwVIAVgBY gVlbi1VUw&cd=ZqsZV1INupA&usg=AFQjCNFHFTducr_TG7ul-O2FpXwKxZ7IUg> Listen BYU Football Jamaal Williams BYU Football Jamaal Williams. Jake Hatch October 1st 2012. Tags BYU College Football ... BYU running back Jamaal Williams met with the media Monday evening ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/550056 79-77/nelson-week-byu-game.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAmOmqgwVIAV AAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=0fj3a-QFHdI&usg=AFQjCNH-t1DCZKEJUyCmDwbiVXxRIrVQNQ> BYU football: Nelson 'desperately' wants to play against Aggies, but Hill gets ... Salt Lake Tribune Provo . Just as they did last week, BYU coaches aren't saying for sure who will start at quarterback on Friday night when the Cougars take on red-hot Utah State at LaVell Edwards Stadium. But if Monday's practice is anything like the first practice <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D22385643%26nid %3D498%26title%3Dcougar-tracks-qb-status-quo&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAo tOpgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=PrnFyLXoQJA&usg=AFQjCNHyLqeK7-PJR76GmWY0zeaeLDdFC w> Cougar Tracks: QB Status Quo ksl.com Offensive coordinator Brandon Doman stated that "Riley is just not healthy, and when you're hurt the way he was hurt, he just wasn't able to be who he needed to be for this football team." "When he's ready to be that guy, and he's healthy, then we'll <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656084 70/BYU-football-Taysom-Hill-or-Riley-Nelson-Theres-no-answer-yet-to-burning- quarterback-question.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA74eqgwVIAVAAWABiBWVu LVVT&cd=WBFNQ-2-OA4&usg=AFQjCNG7A4-xVNtVvqSW4kZbOF3j19C52w> BYU football: Taysom Hill or Riley Nelson? There's no answer yet to burning ... Deseret News PROVO - For now, not much has changed with BYU's quarterback situation. Like last week, true freshman Taysom Hill - who made his first start in the Cougars' 47-0 blanking of Hawaii last Friday - took the reps in practice Monday while senior Riley <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.buildingthedam.com/2012/10/1/34 38656/byu-game-an-abc-split-national-game-12-30-west-coast-time-slot&ct=ga&c ad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABAl4eqgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=WAWl2RoDeuE&usg=AFQjCNHVkIa c5h-cINH6h6XPF5cRd6175g> BYU Game An ABC Split-National Game, 12:30 West Coast Time ... By AndyPanda The Oregon St.-BYU game on Oct. 13 will be a 1:30 PM+ MDT kickoff, and part of an ABC "National-Split" game window, which means its the familiar 12:30 PDT ABC broadcast in the west, which will be... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656084 85/BYU-football-notebook-Cougars-make-some-changes-on-depth-chart.html&ct=ga &cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAzeqpgwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=o9P_0hdi2fc&usg=AFQjCNF-W mSKnyRr5BMmrNECMMg9Evy-cw> BYU football notebook: Cougars make some changes on depth chart Deseret News ... have forced BYU coaches to readjust their depth chart accordingly. ... Craig Bills will likely replace Hague while true freshman Matt Hadley takes <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sundaymorningqb.com/2012/10/2/3 442064/mid-major-monday&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABAtOCqgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw &cd=5eLfd0siqh8&usg=AFQjCNEjlY4Hsq-ohHpUT-Lr0tohy-qW9w> Mid-Major Monday: BYU, on the defensive - Sunday Morning ... By Matt Hinton With Friday's 47-0 whitewash of Hawaii, BYU has faced three of the most respected offensive minds in college football in its first five games - Mike Leach of Washington State, Chris Petersen of Boise State and Norm Chow of Hawaii - and held ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656084 73/BYU-football-Unheralded-BYU-defensive-end-Ezekiel-Ansah-has-stepped-into- spotlight.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAl_ipgwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=PHY7k O8pYzw&usg=AFQjCNHA2z3xNzzw-M2qsACKDcszeVRB8Q> Dick Harmon: BYU football: Unheralded BYU defensive end Ezekiel ... Deseret News ... a very special player," according to freshman defensive end Bronson Kaufusi. ... to his coach and the BYU staff liaison to NFL scouts, Steve Kaufusi <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D294%26sid%3D22 388013&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA5tKqgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=2f7LSDAcqxg &usg=AFQjCNFbqurwiioXrOqbcs7ZrZCygRJ_3w> GAME WEEK: Utah State at BYU, Aggies edition ksl.com During the last two years, nine of Utah State's last 12 games have been decided by one score, while seven of its last 11 games had the winning points scored in the final minute of regulation or in overtime. Overall, USU has won six of its last eight <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/football/byu-football-o-line-looks-to-build-on-different-mentality/artic le_e58dff7e-0c46-11e2-aefd-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA2 72qgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=AfPQZx_YLik&usg=AFQjCNG1IRBoZDR00cCCAd053Smu8LoMw Q> BYU football: O-line looks to build on different mentality Daily Herald After two consecutive games of minimal success along the offensive front, BYU offensive coordinator Brandon Doman needed something to change heading into the Sept. 28 game against Hawaii. "There wasn't a culture of excellence," he said. "We were <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.thespectrum.com/article/2012093 0/SPORTS/309300004/BYU-QB-choicetests-fan-patience%3Fodyssey%3Dnav%257Chead& ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAufeqgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=G9Eaf4woPLY&usg=AF QjCNF97dmwvKRf9bTP4Z4kPHedVLh71Q> BYU QB choice tests fan patience St. George Daily Spectrum The offense, meanwhile, found its footing against a bad Hawaii team, as both Hill and freshman Jamal Williams rushed for more than 100 yards. These two are going to be a good tandem over the next three years. The only question I have is this: Are BYU ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://universe.byu.edu/index.php/2012/09/ 30/quarterback-situation-oct-5-week-report/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJAxt 2pgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=5mGvZOdnHew&usg=AFQjCNEohciOrDaRxd640aBxyYtitnmX8Q > Are there going to be some changes made? Universe.byu.edu Some emotional factors may also influence Nelson's desires to be ready to play Friday night against Utah State: Nelson played as a true freshman for the Aggies, then transferred to BYU upon returning from his LDS-church mission. The Cougars will be <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656084 14/BYU-football-Cougars-unveil-blackout-uniforms-for-Oregon-State-matchup.ht ml&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAsJypgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=vOVKsjxPzh0&usg =AFQjCNERKjBMHSA2BI7C2FfnYPLCfkg2IQ> BYU football: Cougars unveil 'blackout' uniforms for Oregon State matchup Deseret News The BYU Cougars will wear all-black uniforms for the first time in the modern era when they face Oregon State on Oct. 13. The uniforms, which were announced in a press release on BYUCougars.com, feature a black shirt with bright blue stripes and white

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Cougar Clicks, Monday, October 1, 2012
by hb arnett 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Monday, October 1, 2012 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://m.sltrib.com/sltrib/mobile/54998179 -77/byu-hill-47-0-freshman.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATABOAFA7ZSngwVIAV gAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=4heuWDPcsWQ&usg=AFQjCNGsnQKwh3udJdKnYQ6Tv-syPc9W4Q> Video: BYU freshmen Taysom Hill, Jamaal Williams after 47-0 win over Also, freshman running back Jamaal Williams makes his first appearance in the interview room ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/55000 810-88/defense-andersen-defensive-byu.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOAB AqY-ngwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=is5Jb8RifZY&usg=AFQjCNFJ2sJ3NjdD79t9YucupNCpgoT QOw> Kragthorpe: BYU, USU coaches take different approaches to defense Salt Lake Tribune With two of college football's top defenses meeting Friday night in Provo, it is natural to paint the BYU-Utah State game as a competition between coaches with defensive backgrounds: BYU's Bronco Mendenhall and USU's Gary Andersen. But while Mendenhall <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655633 95/BYU-Utah-State-rivalry-makes-for-LDS-fan-friendly-Friday-night-lights.htm l&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAkPylgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=U1CDCTj3pIw&usg= AFQjCNHpDRkG_9xyYArsOwnxmVSTpbE01Q> BYU-Utah State football rivalry makes for LDS fan-friendly Friday night lights Deseret News Recently, BYU and Utah State have created a tradition of scheduling their in-state rivalry game on the Friday preceding October LDS general conference, which caters generally to both fan bases and eliminates conflict between two high-interest events <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656078 38/BYU-football-Taysom-Hill-injuries-no-hitter-provide-fodder-for-fans-on-Tw itter-during-Hawaii-game.html%3Fpg%3Dall&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAvvmkg wVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=nAFQbp2zyZU&usg=AFQjCNHnFmQWe8VYnz3qyWZF0VynRLEqAw> BYU football: Taysom Hill, injuries, no-hitter provide fodder for fans ... Salt Lake City: Partly Cloudy 65°. partlycloudy · Deseret News ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655634 67/BYU-getting-ready-to-host-Utah-State.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA8 -ijgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=LSJij1PDjWg&usg=AFQjCNG03L4XiTuiRWUaEl2h7a1C07EMU g> BYU getting ready to host Utah State Deseret News By Jeff Call, Deseret News. Published: Sunday, Sept. 30 2012 7:11 p.m. MDT. Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) celebrates his touchdown against Hawaii with Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) in Provo Friday, Sept. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/549973 95-77/keeton-aggies-byu-usu.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAgsSjgwVIA VAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=_Eyb9bK_aCg&usg=AFQjCNHIuLips3qi046Hl35cjzlJjpZzuA> Utah State football: Last year's loss to BYU motivates Aggies Salt Lake Tribune "We'll get started on BYU early in the week," USU coach Gary Andersen said. "It's a short week for us, and it will be a true night game for us. The kids will be excited. They will be ready to play. It's a rivalry game and those games are always very

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Cougar Sportsline, Vol. 33, Issue 9
by hb arnett 01 Oct '12

01 Oct '12

HB Arnetts 801 372 - 0819 hbarnett(a)fiber.net 1391 West 800 South Orem, Utah 84058 Vol. 33, Issue 9 October 1, 2012 Click <http://www.cougarstreet.com/products/index.php?type=450&PCID=450:0:0:0:0> Here To Order Or Renew Your Subscriptions Book em Bronco! BYU Busts Hawaii 47-0 BYU produced a new pilot episode last Friday night in LaVell Edwards Stadium as a possible spin off from the current network TV show, Hawaii 5-0. Its called BYU 47-0. It details the total pounding and pummeling of Hawaii in the Cougars shutout of the Warriors in Provo. Its a pilot that wont sell very well in the islands. Because of the total mismatch in talent between the two teams and the numerous injury timeouts it certainly didnt make for very good television. But thanks to some very good performances in this BYU beat down of the Warriors by former Cougar role players on the national ESPN stage, it will, however, make for some very interesting BYU football drama for the future. The storyline will be an instant classic. It will involve Bronco Mendenhall having to make a choice about what will be best for his football family not only for the remainder of this season, but into the future. His choice will be between playing protagonists with whom he has strong relationships based on trust, love, grit and loyalty and players that are obviously more talented, explosive and ready for prime time. A preview of this new drama can be found in a story below. While Steve McGarrett and Dano were the stars of the original Hawaii 5-0 series, it was Joe Friday and Bill Gannon of Dragnet that make the phrase just the facts maam relevant in reviewing this most recent BYU blowout of Hawaii. Just the facts maam. Fact 1Hawaii is not a very good football team. Lots of teams spend money on promoting their Heisman candidates to voters. The best promotion possible for this season would be for that team to have a game scheduled with the Warriors. Big numbers are guaranteed for any Heisman hopeful. Fact 2There are no Heisman hopefuls for BYU this year, but there were huge numbers posted and put up by BYUs offense and stingy and small numbers put up by the Cougar defense. For example: Total Yards - BYU 540 Hawaii 149; First Downs BYU 30 Hawaii 9; Rushing BYU 396 Hawaii 41; Passing BYU 144 Hawaii 108. Fact 3Without equivocation, Taysom Hill and Jamaal Williams were great high school players at their respective alma maters; Hill at Highland HS in Pocatello and Williams at Summit in Fontana, Calif. Based on the small sample size of their performances against Hawaii last week, both looked destined to perform equally well at the college level. While the sample size is currently small, the numbers put up by Hill and Williams against Hawaii were big and impressive. Hill, BYUs starting quarterback against Hawaii, had numbing numbers against the Warriors. All he did was rush for 143 yards on 15 carries, including a spectacular 68 yard jaunt on a quarterback draw. Hills rushing stats would have been even better, but he had yardage deducted because of a couple of sacks. He averaged 9.5 yards per carry. Passing the ball, Hill completed 12 of 21 attempts for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also threw an interception. The touchdown passes were to Ross Apo for a 22-yard score and to Devin Mahina for a 12-yard touchdown toss. Williams was just as spectacular. The seventeen year old running back finally got some significant touches because of an early-game injury to starting running back Michael Alisa. Williams jumped on the chance and all over Hawaiis beleaguered defense. In 15 carries, Williams rushed for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns. He averaged 10.3 yards per touch on the ground. His touchdowns were from two and three yards out, but his longest gain on the ground for the night was 35 yards. He also had two receptions for 30 yards which gave him 185 yards of total offense on just 17 touches. Fact 4Light and lean is long gone. BYUs offensive line performance was much, much better against Hawaii. The improvement started when BYU made personnel changes up front. They went bigger by using Famika Anae, Manaaki Vaitai and Solomone Kafu, coupled with retaining Braden Hansen, Ryker Mathews and Braden Brown. Hansen was also moved to center for this contest and looks like that is where he will stay. Fact 5The BYU defense is good, very good. They absorbed the season ending injury to of Eathyn Manumaleuna against Boise State last week without missing a beat against Hawaii. The true test will come against Utah State this Friday. The Aggies have probably the best offense the Cougars will have faced so far this season. Another injury on the defensive line would be devastating, but so far the only devastation being dished out is by the Cougar defense. They just keep making plays. But before we go off the giddiness grid, we want to see what they do with Utah State. BYU-USU GAME PLAN EASY FOR BOTH SIDES The game plans for both BYU and Utah State wont be hard to figure out. Both teams will focus on forcing the opposing quarterbacks to throw the ball. The Aggies have a very good and mobile quarterback in sophomore Chuckie Keeton. BYU will counter with either Riley Nelson, if healthy, or Taysom Hill. All three are mobile and can extend plays and make opposing defenses pay if allowed to run with the ball. The plan for both teams will be to keep the quarterbacks contained and force them to throw the ball down field. The team that throws the best will win this Friday night. That doesnt mean that there wont be production on the ground from other players on both teams. The Aggies have a nice tailback in Kerwynn Williams. He is averaging 103 yards per game. BYU has a nice tailback in Jamaal Williams. In his first real foray in BYU football last week, he rushed for 155 yards. Look for the battle between the Williams backs to also be a determining factor in the outcome of this game. This will be the best offense BYUs defense has faced this season. If they are for real, we should have it confirmed by their performance this week against the Aggies. What has already been confirmed is that the BYU kicking game is suspect. If it comes down relying on it, the Cougars are toast. We like Taysom Hill getting another start here, but what we really like is the BYU defense. So do the Las Vegas odds makers. BYU opened as a 10-point favorite, but the line is now down to 7 ½. In our opinion, that is not enough. We call it BYU 31 USU 17. Fluff and Stuff We have had several calls the past week wanting to know what the television broadcast plans are for the BYU vs. Oregon State game will be. It is on the schedule for Provo on October 13. No plans have yet been announced. We would expect a decision on this game sometime this week. ESPN holds the broadcast rights for this game and it would surprise us if they dont announce that it will be either a ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC regional game. Worst case scenario would be an ESPNU game. If ABC gets the nod, then this could be a late morning or afternoon contest. The fact that Oregon State is on fire and now nationally ranked at No. 14 will make it highly likely that this contest will get some national exposure on the ESPN platform. A win this week at home against Washington State would put the Beavers at 4-0 and as a serious contender for the Pac 12 title. It will also guarantee another high visibility game for the Cougars when they go up against the Beavers. ESPN has already announced that BYUs last two games will be shown on ESPNU and ESPN3. Those are games against San Jose State and New Mexico State. Both contests will be road games for the Cougars. You can expect the Idaho game in Provo to be another BYUtv contest. With the Notre Dame matchup set for October 20 in South Bend and televised nationally on NBC, that leaves only the Georgia Tech game in Atlanta on October 27 in broadcast limbo. BYU Basketball That is also the same weekend that Jabari Parker will be making a campus recruiting trip to Duke. The in-home visits with coaches are now over for Parker. We get queries frequently wanting to know what BYU chances are. Here is my take. From my perspective, all of the media stories and updates that favor Duke and Michigan State or other contenders, all appear to be sourced from Jabaris father Sonny. There are never any quotes or info originating from Parker himself or his mother. It is my opinion that means BYU is still in the hunt. Also, the fact that Jabari has eliminated Kentucky from the process is also a good sign for the Cougars. Only time will tell. What is already told when it comes to talent is that Dave Rose hit the mother lode this recruiting season and will cash in with the early signing period in November with or without Parker. Ladies and Gentlemen, Eric Mika and Nick Emery are absolutely the real deal. The Lone Peak HS duo by themselves will give Rose a top ranked recruiting class. Emerys credentials on the national scene are well documented. Mika has been a shooting star on the summer AAU circuit, but despite all the Mika hype, he is still not being recognized for how good this kid really is. Here is a tease to get you excited. Click <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwPN5nX5uaI> Here. He is wearing No.45. This was filmed just recently at an event in Houston last week where he won rave reviews against other highly touted high school stars and prospects. Other prospects that will sign in November are Luke Worthington, a 6-9 front court player from Wisconsin, Jakob Hartsock, a 6-7 forward from Oklahoma and Braiden Shaw, a 6-8 forward from Idaho. Hartsock and Shaw, along with Emery will be heading on LDS missions before enrolling in Provo. Meanwhile Damarcus Harrison, the former BYU guard has been granted a waiver from the NCAA and will be eligible to play this season at Clemson. He was headed on an LDS mission this summer after playing his freshman season at BYU, but those plans were delayed ecclesiastically. When he wanted to return to BYU for this fall, his scholarship was already given to Cory Calvert, an incoming freshman guard. Harrison then pursued a transfer to Clemson, just 30 miles from his home in South Carolina. With Chris Collinsworth having to give up basketball and getting a medical hardship, that frees up a scholarship, but because of the timing and because Harrison was already enrolled at Clemson when the Collinsworth decision was made, the scholarship couldnt be given to Harrison. While Harrison was in the bush, two birds already in hand for this season are Brandon Davies and juco transfer Agustin Ambrosino. Here is an entertaining video of the two facing off against the BYU womens soccer team. Click Here <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZsm-IuuW4> . All About QB Earle Bruce, the former Ohio State and CSU head coach, makes a point I have tried to make for years when it comes to BYU football. It is all about the quarterback and always will be. Bruce was responding to a question about why the Big Ten conference was so ordinary this season in football. This is how he responded in a recent ESPN article. "The thing I noticed most is a lack of great quarterbacks in the league," said Bruce, who coached the Buckeyes from 1979-87 and served as an Ohio State assistant from 1966-71. "A team can't get cut short at that position. When I was [in the Big Ten], everybody had a great quarterback. That makes the league a little tougher. "I don't know whether the evaluation of the quarterbacks has been wrong, or they had injuries or whatever, but the quarterback position is down in the Big Ten. There's no doubt about that." BRONCO CATCHES A BREAK Bronco Mendenhall is on a roll after the 47-0 thumping of Hawaii last week. He proved that going for two against Boise State was a wise decision. After watching the dismal BYU kicking game on extra points against Hawaii, Bronco obviously had some inside information in making the infamous call against the Broncos. He still is on the losing end of the Boise State vindication game, however, when he elected to stay with Riley Nelson too long before replacing him with Taysom Hill. That was shown in Hills late game touchdown drive against the Broncos and was unequivocally confirmed by his performance against Hawaii. Mendenhall is now 1-1 in the vindication games. What Bronco needs now in his personnel decisions are a few good breaks. He got those good breaks because of bad breaks for both Michael Alisa and Riley Nelson last week against Hawaii. Alisa broke both bones in his right forearm in the first drive of the night against Hawaii. He is gone for at least three to four weeks. Nelson had his bad break or fracture three weeks ago against Weber State. He has had back problems since and it has definitely affected his play and production. The bad break was finally bad enough that he didnt play against Hawaii. For Bronco, who openly favors putting players on the field who have earned his trust through grit, determination and leadership, he was now forced to go with players who are probably not as trustworthy, but obviously much more talented than those they replaced. Does Taysom Hill and Jamaal Williams ring a bell? Bronco and loyalty were let off the hook last week because a couple of good breaks for him, and a couple of bad breaks for Alisa and Nelson. It is my opinion that injury is the trump card that now allows Mendenhall to put his best talent at quarterback and running back on the field without having to compromise his coaching credo of grit, determination and trust. Its the biggest break Bronco has received this year and it will be an even bigger break for him as the season progress and next year shows up on the horizon. If BYU football was all about feel good stories and determination, grit and trustworthiness, the Cougars would be reigning national champions. Unfortunately, it is also about putting your most talented players on the field. We saw that happen for BYU last week on the offensive line, at quarterback and at running back. If it was all about feel good and good guy football, Michael Alisa and Riley Nelson are All American. Their stories are inspiring. Talent also is a factor. If this was BYU fantasy football and you were picking your team and wanting to win, who do you choose? Riley Nelson or Taysom Hill. Michael Alisa or Jamaal Williams? Thought so. Bronco has got a break and has a way out of his predicament of staying true to his coaching credo and putting his best talent on the field at the same time. Its just unfortunate that his break had to come in the form of bad breaks for Alisa and Nelson. Last Weeks review and resultsHere is a look at a review and results from BYUs 2012 football opponents. We are now going to start including San Diego State because if they get to 6 wins, they will face BYU in the Poinsettia Bowl. Washington State lost to Oregon at home in Pullman 51-26 and are now 2-3 on the year. They are likely to be 2-4 after this week and an excursion to Corvallis to take on the undefeated and nationally ranked Oregon State Beavers.Weber State is currently 0-5 after a 37-13 loss last week to UC Davis. This week it will be Cal Poly in OgdenUtah is 2-2 and coming off a bye last week. The week before they were thumped big time in Tempe, losing to ASU 37-7. USC will be in Salt Lake City this Thursday to face the UtesBoise State is coming of a 32-29 win over New Mexico at Albuquerque. That makes them 3-1 with a game on the road this week against Southern Miss...Hawaii is now 1-3 after the 47-0 loss to BYU. The Warriors now get San Diego State in San Diego this weekUtah State is a missed chip shot field goal at Wisconsin from being 5-0. The Aggies are riding high after their 35-13 win over UNLV in Logan last week. BYU in Provo is nextOregon State is playing big boy football. The Beavers are undefeated at 3-0 and have won two consecutive road games. The latest was a 38-35 win over Arizona in Tucson. OSU is ranked No. 14 and will face Washington State this week in Corvallis...Notre Dame is 4-0 and ranked No. 9 in the nation. They had a bye last week after coming off a big 13-6 win over Michigan at Ann Arbor. This week ND hosts StanfordGeorgia Tech is now 2-3 after falling at home to Middle Tennessee State, a team BYU will host next season. The final was 49-28. The Yellow Jackets are on a 2-game losing streak after dropping a game in overtime a week ago to Miami. Next up is nationally ranked Clemson on the road Idaho is 0-5 and counting. The losing streak will be tested this week in Moscow when 1-4 New Mexico State makes an appearance. Idahos latest loss was a big 66-0 shutout at North Carolina. Heres hoping the check from the Tar Heels doesnt bounce San Jose State beat Navy on the road last week. The final score was 12-0. The Spartans have won their last 4 contests. They are 4-1 with a bye on tap this weekNew Mexico State is just the opposite of SJSU. The Aggies are 1-4 and on a four-game losing streak with the latest happening last week at home to Texas-San Antonio. This week it is on the road at IdahoSan Diego State is now 2-3 after coming off a 52-40 loss to Fresno State in Fresno. Hawaii is on tap next in San Diego. The Aztecs will have to step it up soon if they are going to get to six wins and a Poinsettia Bowl appearance against BYU. Television Timetable BYU vs. Utah State Friday, Oct 5 at Provo Kickoff: 8:15 pm Mountain Time TV: ESPN BYU vs. Oregon State Saturday, Oct 13 at Provo Kickoff: TBA TV: TBA BYU vs. Notre Dame Saturday, Oct 20 at South Bend Kickoff: 1:30 Mountain Time TV: NBC BYU vs. Georgia Tech Saturday, Oct 27 at Atlanta Kickoff: TBA TV: TBA

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Cougar Clicks, Saturday, September 29, 2012
by hb arnett 29 Sep '12

29 Sep '12

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Saturday, September 29, 2012 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54990 314-88/mendenhall-nelson-byu-hill.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA5tq agwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=8sG5TVAN5Q8&usg=AFQjCNFa8_jd2SnVI7P7vdEpnMZi1FkLRQ> Monson BYU's Bronco Mendenhall just cant quit Riley Nelson | The ... Provo Mutually beneficial was Friday night's 47-0 mismatch of BYU and Hawaii at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Norm Chow and the Warriors, transitioning as they ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54990 227-88/byu-hill-hawaii-cougars.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAvbuagw VIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=m6VAd4--0Lg&usg=AFQjCNHWlhxOp-6IIwWjw_hPbGYnoi-yKA> BYU football: Freshman Hill leads blowout of Hawaii, but Mendenhall's sticking ... Salt Lake Tribune Provo . Norm Chow doesn't owe BYU anything after 27 years of service to the school, but Hawaii's new coach gave the heretofore punchless Cougars just what they needed Friday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium in front of a national television audience and <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54989 011-88/byu-hill-touchdown-hawaii.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAuKaa gwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=pkbIXEctkEE&usg=AFQjCNHdtSeV-3rR3_Pbmg5b15liuZRlLA> BYU football: Freshman QB Hill leads BYU past Hawaii, 47-0 Salt Lake Tribune Provo . Freshman quarterback Taysom Hill passed for two touchdowns and ran for another Friday night, leading BYU to a 47-0 victory over Hawaii at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Hill made his first collegiate start, replacing injured senior Riley Nelson. He <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap%3Fgame Id%3D322720252&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAs5-agwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=DUGQ_ j2T9d8&usg=AFQjCNGkjVnQds3q_6N0BIMPH_gIsfyyaw> Hawaii Warriors vs Brigham Young Cougars Recap September 28 2012 ESPN Friday night instead was a nightmare one the former BYU assistant couldnt wait to escape as evidenced by a noticeably brief postgame handshake with Cougars <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54991 041-88/byu-defense-hawaii-chow.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABArOCagw VIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=mBXH06ai0Sc&usg=AFQjCNGDwqS57-PUDgIKvgNWZv2HklTTcQ> Kragthorpe: BYU's defense making Bronco Mendenhall look good Salt Lake Tribune BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall may have made some questionable decisions over the years when it comes to assembling his staff and managing games, but his current choice of a defensive coordinator is certainly sound. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/football/franchuk-o-line-looks-better-nastier-as-necessary-changes-made/ article_64529b0a-09f7-11e2-afc6-0019bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgAIAAoATAA OABA15yagwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=gcE4nIctQjY&usg=AFQjCNG4C5r2DlGlP-uxCexvlGkNzm deQg> FRANCHUK: O-line looks better, nastier as necessary changes made Daily Herald Sensitive to the situation, making sure to say the right things (or more importantly, not the absolute wrong things) BYU offensive line coach Mark Weber <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655634 24/BYU-football-Taysom-Hill-stars-as-Cougars-run-over-Hawaii-47-0.html&ct=ga &cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABA2pmagwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=jX0RnMMvniw&usg=AFQjCNE5j goslx9uWJCwOAg6BnMKsBVI8A> BYU football Taysom Hill stars as Cougars run over Hawaii 470 ... PROVO - Taysom Hill became the first true freshman quarterback in BYU history to win his debut as a starter, and true freshman running back Jamaal. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656078 44/BYU-football-Hawaiis-Norm-Chow-doesnt-offer-any-excuses-for-teams-poor-pl ay.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAsI6agwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=JUO0ubZUfVo& usg=AFQjCNH3UF1cpzvdEmG4bmAeqUbTa1MVDQ> Dick Harmon BYU football Hawaii's Norm Chow doesnt offer any ... PROVO - Norm Chow was the first Hawaii Warrior off the field after his second shutout at LaVell Edwards Stadium in four visits as an opposing coach <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655634 20/BYU-football-Freshman-RB-Jamaal-Williams-has-night-like-BYU-legend-Harvey -Unga-in-win-over-Hawaii.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAho6agwVIAVgBYgVl bi1VUw&cd=4v3C66cvptM&usg=AFQjCNFIy8zQrhzGc03z7l8rWqg1kg2hiA> BYU football: Freshman RB Jamaal Williams has night like BYU ... Deseret News With his prolific production against the Warriors, Williams became the first freshman Cougar to eclipse 150 rushing yards in a game since Harvey Unga <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/foot ball/la-sp-college-football-notes-20120929,0,6282272.story&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARg BIAAoATAAOABAnJOagwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=lJt_IQQJFQg&usg=AFQjCNH4xur4jz57gXm mZnUOAaLWOjnYEg> Brigham Young crushes Hawaii, 47-0 Los Angeles Times His rushing totals were the most by a BYU quarterback since Brandon Doman - the Cougars' offensive coordinator - gained 164 yards in 18 carries in 2001. BYU finished with 396 yards on the ground. Williams replaced starting running back Michael Alisa, <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655634 18/BYU-football-notebook-Cougars-defense-gets-shutout-over-Hawaii.html&ct=ga &cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA-KKagwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=0NvuoSt4h4s&usg=AFQjCNH qhrdSnVvUCVTcHhXKIcx7G0rX1w> BYU football notebook: Cougars' defense gets shutout over Hawaii Deseret News QB ACTION: While BYU true freshman Taysom Hill started his first collegiate game Friday in place of Riley Nelson, junior Jason Munns took his first snap in a collegiate game when he replaced James Lark in the final minutes of the fourth quarter <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/b log/dennis-dodd/20396888/byu-other-independents-may-be-unaccounted-for-in-pr eferred-playoff-status&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAu4qYgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVV T&cd=k6fl9hgkekY&usg=AFQjCNGWsZ6vHOHjvgXG6B-P7mSO6Yvqng> BYU, other independents may be unaccounted for in preferred playoff status CBSSports.com (blog) BYU is clearly the most significant program that could be impacted out of a group of a possible five independents in 2014 when the playoff begins. It has the highest profile, largest budget and biggest commitment to football among the indies. BYU is <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656078 42/Brad-Rock-BYU-Cougars-take-step-in-right-direction-gain-needed-confidence .html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAzNKagwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=4RVkMjNFpTg& usg=AFQjCNHLyiqLlWtUNMVnXTv7wYEsvbEw-g> Brad Rock: BYU Cougars take step in right direction, gain needed confidence Deseret News >From the way things looked Friday at Edwards Stadium, the BYU Cougars had everything they could have wanted and more. Passing game? They had that, though the numbers were less than gaudy. But when you win 47-0, you don't need much frosting on <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byu.scout.com/2/1226107.html&ct=ga& cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAoueYgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=5pzNYwg-qV0&usg=AFQjCNEp LoTJhA1da66cmzpYp4fcpW9JvQ> Kearsley watching offensive line carefully SuperPrep.com (subscription) Top offensive line recruit Brayden Kearsley has kept a close eye on the Cougars this year. The Cougar commit and 15th ranked offensive lineman in the country has seen some of BYU's offensive line woes, but is very optimistic the Cougar offense will <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/sep/2 9/canyon-springs-liberty/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAvu6agwVIAVgBYgVlbi1V Uw&cd=jEj7XJFB98E&usg=AFQjCNH28AL7miUrEtQuqVZgF1vX7vhASQ> Kai Nacua leads Liberty to victory in game between local powers ... With the Liberty offense slowing down in the middle of Friday's 23-20 victory over Canyon Springs, all-purpose threat Kai Nacua approached coach Rich Muraco ...

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Cougar Clicks, Friday, September 28, 2012
by hb arnett 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Friday, September 28, 2012 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54981 065-88/byu-hawaii-nelson-state.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABA87qVgw VIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=c2RiNN1hKHY&usg=AFQjCNHmm9vJyaNrEmW6vJb2X-QSSI_Wxw> BYU football: All eyes on quarterback situation as Cougars host ... Provo . Friday night's college football encounter between BYU and Hawaii developed an obvious storyline last winter: Longtime BYU assistant coach Norm Chow returns to Provo as a head coach for the first time, after having been passed <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656074 86/BYU-football-BYU-vs-Hawaii-gameday-glance.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAA OABAosKUgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=7I2YvXbKSxU&usg=AFQjCNH9iqYqCFjegWG9Udor3Laa Bp-PPg> BYU football: BYU vs. Hawaii gameday glance Deseret News Taysom Hill, BYU: The true freshman could earn his first career start in place of injured starter Riley Nelson. If he does, can he build upon the 95-yard scoring drive he led against Boise State? Key matchup. BYU's offensive line vs. Hawaii's defense <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/54979637-65/byu-cougars-guard-sltrib.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgAIAAoATAAOA BAu52SgwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=ANjl_fX_phs&usg=AFQjCNH4qY9DCBXxyYIeoPLuBAUpdHTs aw> BYU will likely shuffle its offensive line a bit for Friday's game ... Salt Lake Tribune I wrote an article for today's Tribune about how BYU's offensive line -- the ... "I think coach [Mark] Weber is just trying to find the best group that is ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656075 28/BYU-football-notebook-Cougars-staying-positive-despite-rough-outings.html &ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA-KuUgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=uFGK_didckI&usg=A FQjCNEaQcJEOhe7UdCvDkLjAeEz3SD5zA> BYU football notebook: Cougars staying positive despite rough outings Deseret News PROVO - Despite two straight losses, BYU is not dwelling on the negative. The Cougars are looking to bounce back Friday against Hawaii. "We definitely have to have a positive outlook on it," said wide receiver Cody Hoffman. "We've competed hard both ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655633 48/BYU-volleyball-Freshmen-lead-No-11-BYU-in-win-vs-Dons.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQ ARgBIAAoATABOAFA2JiVgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=f3XiAGkMddg&usg=AFQjCNFOUIWbuq7x aVYNrXqqK6aXpQ8udg> BYU volleyball: Freshmen lead No. 11 BYU in win vs. Dons Deseret News SAN FRANCISCO-A combined 37 kills from Cougar freshmen pushed the No. 11 BYU women's volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19) victory against San Francisco Thursday on the Dons' home court. The win preserved BYU's perfect 15-0 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8655633 43/BYU-soccer-Ringwood-lifts-BYU-to-ninth-straight-win.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQAR gBIAAoATAAOABA2JiVgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=f3XiAGkMddg&usg=AFQjCNGTe6gFM03S7c hk8JaLBtDM6Dz2Sw> BYU soccer: Ringwood lifts BYU to ninth-straight win Deseret News BYU dominated the majority of the first half leading UVU 11 shots to one but were not able to score until late in the first half. Three of the Cougars' attempts came from headers that sailed to the right and left of the goal. Even though BYU remained <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketbal l/story/2012-09-27/clemson-damarcus-harrison-cleared-to-play-immediately&ct= ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATACOAJA7d-VgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=DIzPHrZC7RY&usg=AFQjCNE 8kgxm9QPTjO0XWWO2eCW6TiKt_g> Clemson's Damarcus Harrison cleared to play immediately - NCAA ... Sophomore guard Damarcus Harrison, who was forced to transfer from BYU to Clemson because the Mormon church delayed his mission, has been granted ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656075 20/BYU-Cougars-induct-5-former-athletes-into-Hall-of-Fame.html&ct=ga&cad=CAc QARgBIAAoATABOAFA-KuUgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=uFGK_didckI&usg=AFQjCNGHM8GSgCq -198jw_fR6OSK1nrusg> BYU Cougars induct 5 former athletes into Hall of Fame Deseret News Deseret News. Published: Thursday, Sept. 27 2012 8:17 p.m. MDT. Summary. BYU's athletic department inducted five former athletes into the school's Hall of Fame on Thursday in a ceremony in the Cougar Room at LaVell Edwards Stadium. You might also <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D22300810%26nid %3D272%26title%3Dbyu-football-are-fans-calls-for-broncos-ousting-justified&c t=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAwMyTgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=0xTTpUVC4u4&usg=AFQ jCNExrIoUbQeTBWFXtdM6G9l1dkA02g> BYU football: Are fans' calls for Bronco's ousting justified? ksl.com That's not good enough for a fan base after BYU won a national championship nearly 30 years ago. That's not good enough for a fan base after BYU was one win away from becoming the first BCS Buster ever, then had to watch its arch-rival do just that <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D22306535%26nid %3D272&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATADOANAhcCTgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=NgtgTQjMd8U &usg=AFQjCNHmwXHd2PRvahFe_6ynitNdy9TFLA> Nate's Notes: Optimism, pessimism and parenting - thinking about BYU QB Riley ... ksl.com As a parent of two children, I am ambivalent about most parenting techniques. I want to praise my children, but I don't want to praise them too much. I want to discipline them, but I don't want them to rebel. I want to give them every advantage, but I

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Cougar Clicks II, More Links for Today, Thursday, September 27, 2012
by hb arnett 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Here Thursday, September 27, 2012 MORE LINKS FOR TODAY Just had to include this video. Be sure to hang on to the end of the clip. There is a major BYU reference. East-West All Star Game <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODZzSOelss>

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Cougar Clicks, Thursday, September 27, 2012
by hb arnett 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Thursday, September 27, 2012 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stori es/story/Who-should-start-Nelson-or-Hill/1uEafzbh1Um9Rm5FOC_zAQ.cspx&ct=ga&c ad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAouGQgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=HZURYbfo3DY&usg=AFQjCNGEu ssR_H-eAyRwJwF1tOg5jJfzpA> Who should start, Nelson or Hill? ABC 4 Bronco Mendenhall would like to see Nelson suit up, but as of last night he described Nelson as "limited and not ready yet." Nelson sure wasn't ready against Boise State last week. He committed four turnovers and threw for just 19 yards before being <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54972 509-88/offensive-byu-cougars-start.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAxe SOgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=8ybDzklIDdw&usg=AFQjCNHw3FLXDky9RK88qnaK0P7xBXWayA > BYU football: Much-hyped offensive line off to a disappointing start Salt Lake Tribune That after coaches and the players themselves promised a leaner, meaner blocking machine this season, having boasted about offseason nutrition, strength training and conditioning programs that supposedly would change the image of a BYU offensive <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://universe.byu.edu/index.php/2012/09/ 26/no-11-byu-womens-volleyball-prepares-for-california/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIA AoATAAOABAwJGQgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=xzVqjIXWLIs&usg=AFQjCNEpS8iJym9iOiDKCZ JAugFgySZwXw> No. 11 BYU women's volleyball prepares for California Universe.byu.edu The BYU women's volleyball team moved up once again in rankings to No. 11 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll Monday. The team just came out of their first two matches of the West Coast Conference against Gonzaga and No <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Stut zmann-travels-with-Warriors-for-Fridays-game/6njnoDXGfUGrQVj8ZXzRvQ.cspx&ct= ga&cad=CAEQARgAIAAoATAAOABAp_mPgwVIAVAAWABiAmVu&cd=xz4B_XiLopo&usg=AFQjCNFEI 9_CU_RC-Gho41ZbyrybQxWADQ> Stutzmann travels with Warriors for Friday's game against BYU KHON2 Two days away from kickoff, the University of Hawaii Football team (1-2) hit the road today, for Friday night's nationally televised showdown with long time rival, Brigham Young University. Warriors will spend the night in Los Angeles, holding a <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/nfl- rapidreports/20362093/browns-pregame-analysis-week-4-vs-ravens&ct=ga&cad=CAc QARgBIAAoATAAOABAjOyPgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=85RI03hL5tk&usg=AFQjCNGjowem6YJ 1ngVcBlWESxzHvR2Xcw> Browns Pregame Analysis -- Week 4 vs. Ravens CBSSports.com (blog) TE Dennis Pitta. Pitta has emerged as one of the more dangerous pass-catching tight ends in the game and Ward is fine against the run, but has struggled at times in coverage. The Ravens have enough weapons. The Browns don't need Pitta to become a <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656071 98/Ex-QB-Jim-McMahon-talks-of-early-stage-dementia.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIA AoATAAOABAjqWPgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=DndL0Xk2AwY&usg=AFQjCNFl5--mQbgKFGUXbV yVaxGF5mUKEA> Ex-QB Jim McMahon talks of early-stage dementia Deseret News CHICAGO - Former Chicago Bears and BYU quarterback Jim McMahon, who is suffering from early-stage dementia, has told a Chicago television station that while he appreciates what football has done for him, if he could do it over, he would play baseball <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/top/971/2/Tanne r-Mangum-BYU-football-from-football-to-the-mission-field.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQ ARgBIAEoATAAOABAy5SPgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=UR6bhn4mgI4&usg=AFQjCNHMhQet5-2_1B ri2fUbShbGwDWcdg> Tanner Mangum | BYU football: from football to the mission field ... Some missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have taken some time off from football in order to go away and serve for two years. Here's. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656071 92/BYU-football-notebook-Riley-Stephensons-punts-pack-a-punch.html&ct=ga&cad =CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA1fGOgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=oXCGnHriPgs&usg=AFQjCNGLxGJ kPY57m95oR6NfNVre7X8RYg> BYU football notebook: Riley Stephenson's punts pack a punch Deseret News PROVO - BYU's Riley Stephenson has been sensational this season when it comes to punting the ball. The senior from St. George is No. 5 in the nation with an average of 47.3 yards per punt. He blasted punts of 52, 55, 56, and 57 yards in the Cougars' 7 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.rgj.com/article/20120927/COL030 1/309270012/Dan-Hinxman-Nevada-friends-can-only-grit-teeth-smile-say-thanks& ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAke2QgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=ocOgHutfC5E&usg=AF QjCNHJTz-tAfifzBUHfYFAxpbe2n1_yg> Dan Hinxman: Nevada and friends can only grit teeth, smile and say thanks Reno Gazette Journal Plus, conference realignment continues, and the Big East could add more schools such as military academies (Navy will join in 2015) and BYU, which as an independent is being shut out of the big-bowl picture. If this format comes to fruition, what it <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/20 12/09/source_top_recruit_jabari_park_1.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA1a -OgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=kd5WqL8_bX4&usg=AFQjCNE2owKIwZMSlqi26pbL-1gURn4bFQ > Source: Top recruit Jabari Parker to schedule official visit to Michigan State Michigan Business Review - MLive.com Jabari Parker is expected to make an official visit to Michigan State, according to a source who said Wednesday the top basketball recruit will reschedule a trip to East Lansing that previously had been set for this weekend. An official visit from <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://georgiatech.rivals.com/content.asp% 3FCID%3D1414429&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAjL2NgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=XS Tz8PvZcGs&usg=AFQjCNFcjxUH-ZYFNo8CQwvU0UhngwIajA> Irvin comments on Izzo's visit with Parker Georgia Tech Football Jabari Parker is in the midst of having college coaches visit him in Chicago, which Michigan State coach Tom Izzo did last Thursday night. According Mike Irvin, the coach of Parker's AAU team, the Mac Irvin Fire, the visit went about as well as could <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fnid%3D968%26sid%3D22 308584&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA0IeOgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=44JQ8XEc6PI &usg=AFQjCNFG6ohr71UH96eDIsc27Hl3eX_dPg> BYU football: The clash of the quarterbacks ksl.com If there's ever a time for BYU to pull it together and start putting wins under its belt again, now is the time. The Cougars will face the University of Hawaii Warriors this Friday back home in Provo for the first time since their two road losses

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Cougar Clicks, Wednesday, September 26, 2012
by hb arnett 26 Sep '12

26 Sep '12

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Wednesday, September 26, 2012 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/54967981-65/bronco-byu-coach-friday.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOAB AsvSJgwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=3mDR2wyIX3Y&usg=AFQjCNFKN74Ox7LdF_qM4ELJKQK-b7ORr g> Video BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall discusses Friday's game ... BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall gave the latest on quarterback Riley Nelson's condition after practice on Tuesday night as the Cougars prepared to take ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D22304849%26nid %3D498&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAi4iKgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=SUmKp-j_oQI &usg=AFQjCNHVJi6LmPCaeMDCaz-2HJ4X6zBO9g> Cougar Tracks: Bronco Mendenhall says "We're going to hold out as long as we ... ksl.com With BYU's home game against Hawaii set for Friday night, head coach Bronco Mendenhall reiterated on Tuesday that he is still not ready to name a starting quarterback. "If he's (Riley) not looking really good tomorrow or somewhat good tomorrow, then we <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54967 438-88/byu-doman-mendenhall-nelson.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA9u WJgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=vMzWtf09fqI&usg=AFQjCNGj4pFNf1ZXOCkSq_HlHDxL_5FpmA > BYU football: Offense's play is 'not acceptable,' Doman says Salt Lake Tribune Provo . Perhaps forgotten in the 7-6 loss to Boise State last week and all the drama and second-guessing over coach Bronco Mendenhall's decision to go for two instead of the tie was the fact that BYU passed for just 61 yards. It was the Cougars' lowest <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball /blog/_/name/katz_andy/id/8424528/byu-heads-second-wcc-season-sense-urgency- men-college-basketball&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA6LCIgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVV T&cd=yUwaZhObO-k&usg=AFQjCNFGs7_Re7KCfHjHK9vdbu5tiGaYjA> BYU has 'sense of urgency' in second WCC season ESPN (blog) BYU's decision to leave the Mountain West Conference for the 2011-12 season, go independent in football and join the West Coast Conference in all other sports was supposed to be a hit to the Cougars' basketball program because it would effectively end ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/blogs/ph illip-morgan/byu/two-byu-road-games-to-be-on-espnu/article_da0dcc4e-0730-11e 2-a896-001a4bcf887a.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAiZOLgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuL VVT&cd=KHTCP6K4CSY&usg=AFQjCNHeori8AfUFDyJDjTszs51TTf0ZFQ> Two BYU road games to be on ESPNU Daily Herald (blog) According to the BYU athletics website, the Cougars' final two games of the season will be televised on ESPNU and ESPN3.com. BYU travels to take on San Jose State on Nov. 17, and then heads to Las Cruces, New Mexico to battle the Aggies of New <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/football/byu-football-ansah-hoping-to-make-the-most-of-more/article_a040 2246-07a3-11e2-8a94-001a4bcf887a.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAgP-KgwVI AVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=bfsbENHmrsk&usg=AFQjCNH1nexm3Ox9z3vMGjgN0WyQfm4qig> BYU football: Ansah hoping to make the most of more playing time Daily Herald "Having Eathyn out is a huge loss for us," said BYU defensive line coach Steve Kaufusi. "We have to shake it off and keep going. Other guys have to step up <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D22291175%26nid %3D272%26title%3Dhalf-nelson-isnt-cutting-it-anymore-for-byu&ct=ga&cad=CAcQA RgBIAAoATAAOABAiviKgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=6F11ErcGDzc&usg=AFQjCNF4DQmUboY3V 6cdyvl38HUmAqj8mw> Half Nelson isn't cutting it anymore for BYU ksl.com >From 2006 through the 2009 season, BYU had stability at quarterback, by far the game's most important position. Two Arizonans from the same high school - John Beck and Max Hall - led BYU to a combined 43-9 record (including one game Jason Beck ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/09/25/ raiders-sign-former-packer-sooto-to-help-pass-rush/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoAT AAOABA4qWKgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=tIV4tQqrhPE&usg=AFQjCNHrxswXu6D3244R1S8B08 ZI89kiig> Raiders sign former Packer So'oto to help pass rush San Francisco Chronicle (blog) The 6-foot-3, 263-pound So'oto played in seven games with the Green Bay Packers last season after signing as a non-drafted free agent out of BYU. So'oto, a second cousin of late All-Pro linebacker Junior Seau, recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54964 861-88/friel-tight-camp-byu.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAkpaIgwVIA VgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=0256gmg2orY&usg=AFQjCNFwBGhTo633IxgzszBX7AcYMbR_hw> Tight end Friel's perseverance paying off Salt Lake Tribune "I don't know that anybody expected him to do this well," said BYU tight ends coach Lance Reynolds. "He has played really well. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656069 31/High-school-football-Faith-has-helped-Leopards-linebacker-overcome-terrib le-adversity-in-his-life.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA1dSJgwVIAVgBYgVl bi1VUw&cd=fJ-h5qEFt5k&usg=AFQjCNFlfDBEz5z_RPCcl6GM51Pjl1wdzw> High school football: Faith has helped Leopards' linebacker ... Deseret News By Amy Donaldson, Deseret News Patrick Palau poses for a photo in his front yard as he spends some time with family Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-baskbl/s pec-rel/091912aab.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATACOAJA7fWKgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw& cd=IpDxRqUC-iU&usg=AFQjCNFPrCfS9wzHrELO4vQktMleJTxHow> Seminoles To Face BYU In Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic - Florida ... Baseball; M. Basketball; W. Basketball; Cross Country; Football; Golf. Sand Volleyball ... Florida State will play BYU in the semifinals of the Coaches vs. Cancer ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://dukereport.com/duke-recruiting/jaba ri-parker-set-to-visit-duke-vonleh-reclassifies-bentaas/&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBI AEoATAAOABA-4OHgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=AcoB9ULfpSY&usg=AFQjCNGtWljcLIxNRmHC-WI vF-VihmAfNQ> Jabari Parker set to Visit Duke | DukeReport.com Covers the news that Jabari Parker has set up an official visit to Duke on October 27th. Also, briefly covers the news of Noah Vonleh reclassifying.

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Cougar Clicks, Tuesday, September 25, 2012
by hb arnett 25 Sep '12

25 Sep '12

BYU Sports related links To subscribe to this service Click Here <http://www.cougarclicks.com/product/Order-Cougar-Clicks?ID=2641> Tuesday, September 25, 2012 hbarnett(a)fiber.net. 801 372 0819 <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D1aB2daN fUF0&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATABOAFAncSFgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=FbwbjBYR7xM&usg =AFQjCNFdsS-_qii4bpPhPSKeOoGRUUEHRA> Brandon Doman talks Hawaii - YouTube Brandon Doman talks Hawaii. DailyHerald. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe. Loading... 1 ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://byucougars.com/m-football/head-coac h-bronco-mendenhall-post-practice-comments-hawaii&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAA OABA9amGgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=EJU5HP-_9HY&usg=AFQjCNH-HRm205GS_Kf6OxR_5vlvTW PapQ> Head coach Bronco Mendenhall post-practice comments Hawai'i ... The following comments are from head coach Bronco Mendenhall's post-practice press briefing, including comments from offensive coordinator Brandon Doman ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ksl.com/%3Fsid%3D22289959%26nid %3D498%26title%3Dcougar-tracks-injured-nelson-says-i-dont-think-i-could-ever -bow-out&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAk7iEgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=7yrQGZKH3 FE&usg=AFQjCNEW21JOX79dtOLnto9FmIvtj6he7A> Cougar Tracks: Injured Nelson says "I don't think I could ever bow out" ksl.com Asked if Nelson "is his own worst enemy" when it comes to determining his playing status, Mendenhall said the injury "just puts more responsibility on myself and Coach (Brandon) Doman, knowing that (Nelson will) go until he can't hardly stand up, so <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsbyusport s/54961575-65/nelson-taysom-injury-hill.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAO ABAh7qFgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=YKUHhGR47xQ&usg=AFQjCNFX4KuZIvTqViibsqIwBrGrE 1Rx1Q> Clearly, BYU QB Nelson's injury is more than a simple back ache Salt Lake Tribune (blog) After listening to coach Bronco Mendenhall, Nelson, backup Taysom Hill and offensive coordinator Brandon Doman, I went away with the distinct impression that Hill will start on Friday, but that coaches and players will act and talk this week as if <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/football/byu-football-nelson-will-start-at-qb-unless-injury-forces/artic le_2fd91b54-06e8-11e2-94c9-001a4bcf887a.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABA9 YCGgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=OyAhbTHhv78&usg=AFQjCNHUE1oEoGgRo60p6AVb3EoGoCzD1Q> BYU football: Nelson will start at QB unless injury forces him to the ... Team notes. Full-time vs. one play: Hill had seen action in the first three games, but many of the plays were one-shot "wildcat" wrinkles tossed in at various times. The freshman said it was different to be taking the field knowing he would be out ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/cougars/54960 524-88/byu-nelson-state-mendenhall.html.csp&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABAt- KEgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=NNcLk4voQ8c&usg=AFQjCNExMCikEzZNRP-moMQ4V9n5Nw9opA > Nelson will start vs. Hawaii if his ailing back lets him Salt Lake Tribune Provo . BYU quarterback Riley Nelson has a "sore back" that requires constant pain medication, including before the last two games he has started, coach Bronco Mendenhall acknowledged after the Cougars' practiced on Monday. But the coach is still <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656066 42/Domans-determined-to-do-what-needs-to-be-done-to-fix-BYUs-offense.html&ct =ga&cad=CAcQARgAIAAoATAAOABAoMiEgwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=_T5DT_MC0Yk&usg=AFQjCN F3RzXnzEGHzgfyzjkkQnXiHGCoCQ> Doman's determined to do what needs to be done to fix BYU's offense Deseret News Brandon Doman knows BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall will hold him ... By all accounts from offensive line coach Mark Weber, offensive tackle Braden Hansen <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/ byu/football/bronco-mendenhall-talks-hawaii/vmix_61a875a8-06d9-11e2-bfd7-001 9bb2963f4.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAIoATAAOABA9PWFgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=WCzJO apmoRI&usg=AFQjCNFfN4qsqPLq5jm1SWMFQC09JZrAdQ> Bronco Mendenhall talks Hawaii : BYU Sports News from Cougarblue BYU Cougar Football news, scores, stats, photos, videos, and game calendar from the Daily Herald. <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://1280thezone.com/index.php/audio/lis ten/byu_football_joe_sampson_and_preston_hadley&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOA BApJWFgwVIAVgBYgVlbi1VUw&cd=gjK0V2Hji_4&usg=AFQjCNHE5VjyYBoDLW_CoLUnNx6GeySk Hg> Listen BYU Football Joe Sampson and Preston Hadley BYU safety Joe Sampson and cornerback Preston Hadley sat down with Cougar Sports Producer Jake Hatch following practice Monday evening ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7656066 54/BYU-notebook-Cougars-defense-suffers-blow-with-loss-of-versatile-lineman- Manumaleuna.html&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATAAOABA54SFgwVIAVAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=F jJXV9nzTEM&usg=AFQjCNFg9cc2Y6MVizz_Z5xe7-FU9iEhcA> BYU notebook: Cougars' defense suffers blow with loss of versatile lineman ... Deseret News Coach Bronco Mendenhall mentioned after Monday's practice that Manumaleuna will apply for a medical redshirt. Mendenhall also said that senior defensive end Ian Dulan, who hasn't played this season because of a back injury, is likely to miss the entire <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-f ootball/20353138/austin-collie-suffers-seasonending-patellar-tendon-injury&c t=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAEoATAAOABAs8OEgwVIAVgAYgVlbi1VUw&cd=sbepYZKK7T0&usg=AFQjC NGAthmUHf-W3fJdcM8JXyzTA7orzA> Austin Collie suffers season-ending patellar tendon injury ... In a devastating blow to Colts receiver Austin Collie, his team and perhaps his future job plans, Collie ruptured his patellar tendon Sunday in his first game back ... <http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml%3F DB_OEM_ID%3D500%26ATCLID%3D205694477&ct=ga&cad=CAcQARgBIAAoATACOAJA-oiFgwVIA VAAWABiBWVuLVVT&cd=jZ8jGkn9jDY&usg=AFQjCNG_jkqmssfLIrITyxxC8qZFwSxUpg> Ducks Fall to BYU 1-0 GoDucks.com EUGENE, Ore.-The Oregon Ducks soccer team fought hard at Pape' field in front of 754 fans on Monday night but fell to the #12 Brigham Young University Cougars 1-0. After giving up a goal in the fifth minute of the match, the Ducks played well the ... Canadian Cougar a big upgrade <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Odr36m2HoY> for Volleyball program

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