There were five men representing BYU men’s rugby in the post-game press conference, but their accents and origins couldn’t have been more different. Ray Forrester (New Zealand), Ryan Roundy (Utah), Luck Mocke (South Africa), Jonny Linehan (New Zealand) and head coach David Smyth (Ireland) were all beaming, exhilarated after an incredible season capped off with a national championship. The differences amid shared success didn’t stop there. Forrester and Roundy, who … Continue reading
This blog post was written by BYU Cougars guest blogger Ken Driggs Roy High School’s outstanding quarterback Jim McMahon wanted to go to Notre Dame, the ultimate name in Catholic football teams, but settled for BYU. He was uncomfortable with the behavior restrictions in the BYU environment, but his football performances were legendary and record-setting. He didn’t fit the mold of the classic Cougar athlete. He was brash, … Continue reading
This post was written by Deseret News Cougar Blog guest blogger Ken Driggs. I just watched the ESPN feature on Ziggy Ansah. It was so well done, and I was enthralled by the details of the story of his conversion and the odyssey that brought him to BYU and to football fame. I know that the Cougars had some crushing defeats in 2012, and certainly the dramatic loss … Continue reading
While writing a series on columns analyzing the new faces involved in BYU football recruiting, Deseret News columnist Dick Harmon talked with the Cougar Sports crew about some of the behind-the-scenes interviews and research involved. Harmon on Garett Tujague and his California recruiting connections Harmon why BYU needs junior college recruiting to work You can listen to the complete interview by clicking here. RELATED STORIES BYU receiver coach Guy Holliday … Continue reading
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 Ross Apo has struggled to meet his lofty expectations and recently wasn’t even listed as a starter out of the spring practice session. All three held as much … 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 and listing Tyler Beck ahead of Manoa Pikula at Buck linebacker. Most of the two-deep generally shook out as indicated by coaches during interviews this past month. The … Continue reading
Questions still remain for BYU football after spring practices. Deseret News reporter Brandon Gurney, along with Jan Jorgensen and Ben Criddle from Cougar Sports 960AM radio, discusses which starting jobs are up for grabs and which ones might already be decided. Brandon, Jan and Ben lament the Cougars’ kicking situation, discussing what might be making the current kickers struggle and how much those struggles cost BYU last season. Think … Continue reading
With basketball season over, Deseret News columnist Dick Harmon talked with the Cougar Sports radio crew about what BYU needs most moving forward, as well as his lasting impression of Brandon Davies’ career as a Cougar. Harmon on the newcomers BYU will be getting next year, the Cougars’ biggest missing ingredient and possible lineups Dave Rose could use. Harmon on what’s next basketball-wise for Brandon Davies and what his … Continue reading
Sports columnist Dick Harmon shared his BYU sports thoughts with DJ and PK, including thoughts on the future of the men’s basketball program in the WCC and the football team’s most pressing concerns. Will BYU men’s basketball be able to hold up long-term against Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s in the WCC? What’s the deal with Robert Anae’s dealings with the media? How successful will Anae’s fast-pace offense be? … Continue reading
Recently, there have been plenty of national NFL media pundits giving their best guess on where former BYU defensive end Ezekiel Ansah will be taken in next month’s NFL draft. One idea that has particular intrigue for both BYU and Utah fans alike comes from Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal columnist Marla Ridenour. With the Browns signing former Ute standout Paul Kruger to a five-year, $40 million deal on … Continue reading