2011 BYU Football Thread

[Blueintheface]

I'm confused. Does Wazzu now refer to a team other than Washington State?

Pat is also confused. It's what's so right about him.

[kccougar]

One final note on the 2010 Season

30 Cougars on 2010 All MWC Academic Team

Congrats gentlemen

[MarkGrace]

February 27 2011 Last updated at 10:05 AM ET
BYU Quarterback Jake Heaps Comes of Age After Tough Freshman Year
By Graham Watson

BYU starting quarterback Jake Heaps admits that when it comes to last season, there are parts that he'd rather forget -- the quarterback controversy, the 2-5 start, the first loss to Utah State since 1993.

But Heaps knows all of the experiences from his freshman year -- good and bad -- helped shape the quarterback that he ultimately became by the end of the season. The Cougars won five of their last seven games, including a 52-24 win in the New Mexico Bowl and Heaps proved, despite early doubts, that he could be the leader of BYU's football team.

http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/201...-freshman-yea/

[MarkGrace]

Spring practice starts: March 14

Spring scrimmage: April 9.

What to watch:

Coach Bronco Mendenhall says he will open the competition at quarterback between Jake Heaps and Riley Nelson, who is expected to be healthy following surgery during the season. Heaps should be the front-runner going into the spring, especially after his bowl performance. You can bet BYU will avoid splitting the quarterback duties in 2011.

The coaching staff had a shake-up of sorts in the offseason. New coordinator Brandon Doman takes over and has vowed to return to the days of old -- lots of downfield passing. With that said, highly touted receiver Ross Apo is going to be a definite player to watch this spring as he returns from an injury to his index finger.

On defense, BYU loses its unquestioned leader, safety Andrew Rich. He led the team with 111 tackles and five interceptions last season. Travis Uale and Jray Galea’i could be the front-runners to replace him. Whoever does end up in his role is going to have to step up in a big way in BYU’s first season as an independent.

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/po...g-non-aq-teams

[oxcoug]

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/po...g-non-aq-teams

Another fab case of reporters not doing their research - Doman said two weeks ago that Nelson goes into Spring as the backup and Heaps as the starter.

[SCcoug]

Let the spring ball hype begin!

Heaps threw 10 TD passes in one of his first 7 on 7 sessions, Likes new toy in Ross Apo. Wants it known he is in good standing with BYU.

Heaps loves Brandon Doman's new offense, features the deep ball. Calls atmosphere around offense exciting.

McKay Jacobson's father Evan: "When I talk to my son about what's happening with BYU's offense, I get goosebumps up & down my arms."

http://twitter.com/Harmonwrites

[USUC]

Let the spring ball hype begin!



http://twitter.com/Harmonwrites

[beelzebabette]

Let the spring ball hype begin!

http://twitter.com/Harmonwrites

I'm not sure how to interpret the following comment:

McKay Jacobson's father Evan: "When I talk to my son about what's happening with BYU's offense, I get goosebumps up & down my arms."

Is he excited because McKay's looking like he'll ride the bench his senior year, or should I temper my expectations because he is excited that these goosebump moments involve his son?

[MarkGrace]

Let the spring ball hype begin!



http://twitter.com/Harmonwrites

Now that's hype!

[MarkGrace]

I'm not sure how to interpret the following comment:

Is he excited because McKay's looking like he'll ride the bench his senior year, or should I temper my expectations because he is excited that these goosebump moments involve his son?

McKay's not going to ride the bench. He's hopefully building off his end to last season and will form part of the best WR trio we've seen in a while.

[beelzebabette]

McKay's not going to ride the bench. He's hopefully building off his end to last season and will form part of the best WR trio we've seen in a while.

I'll reserve judgment until the first time I see him break for the sideline to avoid being tackled.

[MarkGrace]

Does spring camp start on Monday? Or a week from Monday?

[EdmondDantes]

Does spring camp start on Monday? Or a week from Monday?

March 14th.

[MarkGrace]

Gman's preview of the offensive backfield.

Spring practices are set to begin a week from Monday, and there is a lot of excitement surrounding what should be a very good football team. TBS begins its preview of each position group, leading off with what looks to be a very productive offensive backfield.

Football is set to begin again, or at least the spring practice session. Following a season that started off very slowly, but ended on a high note, there is a lot of intrigue surrounding the potential of this year’s team.
There are a lot of returning starters from last year’s team on the offensive side of the football, which should lead to some very good production this coming season. Throw in a new coordinator and two new position coaches on the offense, and that leads to a lot of intrigue regarding how the offense will look this coming season.

We’ll start off with the offensive backfield, which includes all of last season’s returning starters and some very intriguing parts thrown in that will have a chance to prove their worth this spring

http://byu.scout.com/2/1053943.html

[USUC]

Gman's preview of the offensive backfield.


http://byu.scout.com/2/1053943.html

Hmmm... seems like there is a lot of intrigue.