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Big Game

One of the fun things I picked-up from my mission to New Zealand was an appreciation for the game of rugby. Although I am nowhere near being an expert, I understand the basics and enjoy watching the occasional game. If I were anywhere near Provo, Utah, I’d make plans to attend the collegiate rugby match [...]

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Hawaii vs BYU football. Aloha Stadium, Oahu, Hawaii

A New Beginning

For the first time in ten years, the BYU Cougar football team set foot on the turf at Aloha Stadium prepared for what historically has been a heated rivalry with the University of Hawaii. But the same intensity never materialized. Yes, the players from both teams played hard and played to win, just like any [...]

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Jackson Emery—Moving On

Jackson Emery’s basketball career is over … and he’s okay with it. Emery, of Alpine, Utah, is the all-time career steals leader at BYU, and also ranks amongst BYU’s best in 3-point field goals, and games played. Often thought of as the ‘other guy’ to some guy named Jimmer, Emery ranks 22nd all time in points [...]

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Discovering Nnamdi

Back when I attended BYU–Hawaii, I met an extremely tall, fellow student named Nnamdi Okonkwo. The Nigerian art major stood about 6′ 9″ and played for the men’s basketball team. During one particular semester, we were enrolled in an art course together entitled, Lettering and Layout. As one of our assignments, we were asked to [...]

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News Links (Sept. 25–Oct. 1)

Check out last weeks news links which includes an ESPN feature on future BYU quarterback, Tanner Mangum. The elite prospect plans on serving a mission before he enrolls at BYU. Get Familiar: Tanner Mangum First & Ten: Chris Hoke Where else but Queensland? World at his feet but church sends Hopoate to Brisbane Hoppa has [...]