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Inside Darnell's Head: McClung has some changing to do if he wants to be a Cougar

by: Darnell Dickson Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 25 May

Here’s what’s going on inside Darnell’s head on Memorial Day 2020. BBQ powers, activate.

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... out that actor Joel McHale (“Community”) played high school basketball with BYU coach Mark Pope in the state of Washington. “He (Pope) dunked whenever he wa ...

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... out that actor Joel McHale (“Community”) played high school basketball with BYU coach Mark Pope in the state of Washington. “He (Pope) dunked whenever he wa ...

Recruiting plans for BYU football include increased social media presence, aggressive pursuit of top LDS athletes

by: Jared Lloyd Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 13 May

The relative value of recruiting rankings and star labels in college football can cause heated debate.

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... e other schools are able to put more stuff out than we are.” He credited the BYU team for its hard work as they have done more social media posts. “I have an ...

New BYU football recruiting coordinator Jasen Ah You brings own vision to position

by: Jared Lloyd Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 12 May

Jasen Ah You, BYU football’s new executive coordinator of recruiting and player personnel, said he doesn’t want Cougar recruits who are just talented.

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... id. “We as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and at Brigham Young University need to help guys get through tough times. If not us, then who? I ...

BYU football officially names Ah You, Damuni to recruiting positions

by: Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 11 May

Head coach Kalani Sitake today named Jasen Ah You and Jack Damuni to oversee recruiting responsibilities for BYU football.

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... this important component and will always strive to do my best and represent Brigham Young University in making a positive impact to every student-athlete we serve, an ...

Inside Darnell's Head: What's the greatest BYU game you ever attended?

by: ddickson@heraldextra.com (Darnell Dickson) — The Daily Herald 4 May

Here’s what’s going on inside Darnell’s head. We’ve been playing a lot of games as a family lately for obvious reasons. Just wanted to let you know I am undefeated

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... n the fifth set, the Cougars trailed 10-6 but rallied and won 19-17 to claim BYU’s third national title. Setter Carlos Moreno was voted the MVP but Jon Allem ...

Hoge eager to begin senior year for BYU football

by: Darnell Dickson Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 2 May

BYU senior offensive lineman Tristan Hoge said the thought really never even crossed his mind.

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... always seems to be looking for the bigger, better deal. Hoge graduated from BYU this spring with a degree in political science. The 6-foot-5, 310-pound offe ...

Former BYU star Taysom Hill signs two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints

by: Jared Lloyd Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 26 Apr

It turned out to be a nice payday for the "Swiss Army Knife" of the NFL.

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... nique role with the Saints. He showed off his tremendous athleticism when at BYU, where from 2012-16 he completed 58.2% of his passes for 6,929 yards passing ...

No former BYU football players drafted, Williams, Ghanwoloku and Hifo sign as free agents

by: Jared Lloyd Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 26 Apr

What do 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2020 have in common for BYU football fans?

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... a situation where they would have the best chance to shine. The first former BYU athlete to get picked up was running back Ty'Son Williams, who signed with t ...

Throwback Thursday: BYU win against No. 3 Oklahoma in 2009 could have been the start of something great

by: Darnell Dickson Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 23 Apr

As a columnist, my job is to draw conclusions and provide perspective after wins and losses.

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... ng experience.” That goal-line stand led to the clutch drive of the game for BYU: 16 plays, 78 yards, 8:38 off the clock, four third-down conversions and one ...

Waiting game: Former BYU football players hoping to have done enough to get pro opportunity

by: Jared Lloyd Daily Herald — The Daily Herald 23 Apr

Former BYU running back Ty’Son Williams has the size and athleticism to get a shot at a pro career — but he also got hurt in 2019 and only played

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... t to be even more intense this year than in years past. He represents former BYU defender Dayan Ghanwoloku and wide receiver Aleva Hifo, both of whom have go ...