Author Archives: Brandon Gurney
PROVO — Things haven’t exactly gone according to plan for the three standout recruits who announced their commits to BYU at Iggy’s Sports Grill back in June of 2009. Jake Heaps and Zac Stout have since left the program while … Continue reading
PROVO — BYU football coaches released their post-spring practice depth chart yesterday and it included a few surprises — two specifically. Those surprises included listing Skyler Ridley ahead of Ross Apo, who started all of last season, at wide receiver … Continue reading
PROVO — Football is fully underway again at BYU with the team completing its first session of spring. The focus was definitely on the offense and the entirely revamped coaching staff along with an emphasis on conditioning. Injuries are a … Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS — Former BYU defensive end Ezekiel Ansah found himself on the front page of NFL.com after clocking 4.63 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. The time is nothing short of exceptional for a 6-foot-5, 271 athlete … Continue reading
PROVO — BYU football recruiting classes are never just about the players that sign on National Letter of Intent day. Year in and year out a host of recently returned missionaries add their talents to the roster and are always … Continue reading
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — Sometimes things work out for the best. That’s how recent BYU commit De’Ondre Wesley feels after a desire to commit to Arizona State fell through in the latter stages of the recruiting process. Wesley is a … Continue reading
PROVO — BYU is making a relatively untypical late run at several prospects just six days before National Letter of Intent day. At least six prospects are expected this weekend — three of whom already committed to sign with the … Continue reading
WILSONVILLE, Ore. — It’s hard to recruit against a prospect’s childhood favorite. That is what BYU was up against when Boise State offered receiver prospect Tanner Shipley a scholarship a little less than two weeks ago. Shipley is a 6-foot-2, … Continue reading
WILSONVILLE, Ore. — Johnny Ragin announced on twitter that he de-committed from BYU and committed to Cal. Ragin had previously committed to the Cougars in early December as reported by yours truly. “I’d like to sincerely thank all the coaches, … Continue reading
Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah received a load of initial praise during day one of senior bowl practices as outlined here. That praise did almost a complete 180 on day two as Ziggy struggled through drills and particularly in one-on-one drills … Continue reading