One of the greatest aspects of sports are the stories, even if they happened more than 60 years ago. Vern Law — nicknamed “Preacher” and “Deacon” by his major league baseball teammates for his religious affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — has a ...
During BYU’s three-game run in the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Cougars allowed 91 points per game and a total of 52 3-pointers to VCU, Wisconsin and Alabama, including an NCAA Tournament record 25 triples to the Crimson Tide in the Sweet 16. Clearly, if BYU wants to ...
When earmarking BYU football players primed to put forth the most improvements this season, Bruce Mitchell has to at least near the top of the list, all factors considered. And if those improvements bear out, it could boost the Cougar's offensive production considerably. Indeed Mitchell has ...
Quarterback Starter: Bear Bachmeier, 6-2, 220, Fr. Primary backup: McCae Hillstead, 5-10, 195, So. In a somewhat surprising development, Bachmeier beat out both Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet to be named BYU's starting quarterback to open the season. After competing for the starting job at ...
Daily Herald sports writers Darnell Dickson and Brandon C. Gurney use their sports expertise to riff on the hot BYU sports topics of the moment. 1. So freshman Bear Bachmeier has won the starting quarterback job at BYU. Thoughts? DICKSON: First of all, I want to apologize for the Bear pun ...
TYLER, Texas — For a second consecutive season, BYU running back LJ Martin has been named to the preseason watch list for Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award. The award recognizes the top offensive player in college football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl ...
