Tag: Nick Kurtz

11 most important players for BYU football in 2016

Ever since coming to BYU, Kalani Sitake has repeatedly affirmed his desire to put his best 11 players on the field. It has opened up battles at multiple positions as the Cougars open fall camp this weekend. Players are pushing hard to show they belong in that elite group on offense, defense or special teams. Sitake is open […]

Taysom Hill out for season; Mangum to Mathews miraculous Hail Mary catch

Saturday’s football matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers has BYU relating to Charles Dickens’ quote, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” As BYU celebrated a last minute catch in their 33–28 victory over Nebraska, they also mourned the loss of senior quarterback Taysom Hill. After throwing 268 yards and finishing 21 […]

#SquadGoals: 6 things BYU football should focus on during Fall Camp

This spring and summer the #SquadGoals hashtag has been dominating social media. For those not in the know, Urban Dictionary defines Squad Goals as, “An inspirational term for what you’d like your group of friends to be or accomplish. Used best when placed at the end of a directional statement.” As fall camp approaches, I […]

2014 BYU recruiting class includes at least four in top 100

Win or lose, football season never stops. Just four weeks after a disappointing bowl game loss to Washington, the BYU Cougars are working on the 2014 recruits, which appears to be one of the most promising classes in a long time. Four recruits ranked in the top 100 have already committed to play in Provo, […]

BYU signs receiver Nick Kurtz and defensive back Michael Shelton

BYU head football coach Bronco Mendenhall announced Wednesday the signings of wide receiver Nick Kurtz (Grossmont College in El Cajon, Calif.) and defensive back Michael Shelton (Wakefield High School in Raleigh, N.C.). Both players plan to enroll at BYU in January. As a junior college player, Kurtz signed a National Letter of Intent to join […]