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Subject: News Recap (7/18/2000)
Date: 18 Jul 2000 09:23:41 -0600
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<p><b>Cougar D-Backs Will Get Baptism by Fire vs. FSU</b> <i>(Provo Daily
Herald)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3648&URL=http://www.heraldextra.com/dh/dhtoday.nsf/Sports/2E62E2363F30E5CF8725691A001DFD3E">http://www.heraldextra.com/dh/dhtoday.nsf/Sports/2E62E2363F30E5CF8725691A001DFD3E</a>
<p>True, Florida State graduated its top three receivers from the past
year. Peter Warrick, Ron Dugans and Laveranues Coles will all play
in the NFL this year. But it doesn't really seem to matter.
Quarterback Chris Weinke, who is about 37 years old by now, returns, and
most preseason publications have pegged Florida State to repeat as national
champs.
<p>All this should be especially worrisome to BYU considering its current
situation at cornerback. BYU would have been green enough with the
loss of two-year starters Brian Gray and Heshi Robertson, who finished
their eligibility last year. Then came word that promising sophomore
Jenaro Gilford will miss this season after being charged with burglary.
Now the Cougars are back to a place they've been all too often -- relying
almost entirely on incoming junior college transfers to man the corners.
<p>So now it's basically up to Danny Phillips and Derrus Wilson to be heroes.
Word is Phillips, 6-foot-1, 190-pounder from Cerritos JC in California,
may be as good as or better than any corner the Cougars have pried from
the JC ranks so far. Wilson is supposed to be skilled but small.
>From Blinn JC in Texas, he is listed at 5-9, 180. And what a welcome
these two will receive. Here are your skis and poles, Danny and Derrus.
Now go tame that triple black diamond.
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<p><b>Ainge: It Couldn't Be Better</b> <i>(Salt Lake Tribune)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3659&URL=http://www.sltrib.com/2000/jul/07152000/sports/67401.htm">http://www.sltrib.com/2000/jul/07152000/sports/67401.htm</a>
<p>When Danny Ainge called a news conference to confirm he was quitting,
and explained his reasons, all familial, skepticism arose. In today's
NBA, who gives up $5 million for quality time with his children?
Rumors flew that Ainge was pressured to quit. "Sometimes, I wish
I had been forced out," he says. "Then, I'd still be collecting a
paycheck. Most of the skeptics came from the outside. Of all
the media members in Phoenix, the ones who know me, 99 percent of them
knew my reasons were sincere. I miss coaching, but I don't regret
my decision. A lot of people would like to do what I did, but can't,"
he says. "I have enough money to support my family. I'm fortunate."
<p>"There are great rewards to being a father," Ainge says. "Seeing
your kids succeed in school, watching them make it through the teenage
years, seeing them make good decisions with so much going on around them.
It brings peace to me. . . My life is good, it couldn't be better."
<br>
<p><b>One Year Later: WAC, MWC Know Success Is Crucial for Survival</b><i>(Deseret
News)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3662&URL=http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,175020029,00.html?">http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,175020029,00.html?</a>
<p>Although not many people gave the WAC much of a chance of survival when
its eight top teams left to form the Mountain West Conference last year,
it could be argued that the WAC has outperformed the MWC in their first
year as separate entities. In both football and men's basketball,
the WAC enjoyed one of its finest campaigns in its 38-year history.
<p>While representatives from neither conference consider the other any
bigger of an opponent than any other conference, it's obvious that comparisons
will continue be made between the two for years. This article compares
how the two measure up in different areas such as TV contracts, bowl affiliations
and scheduling. Overall, the MWC seems to be poised to make greater
progress, but only time will tell.
<br>
<p><b>Olympic Pursuit: Athletes Gear Up for Chance of a Lifetime</b><i>(Deseret
News)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3650&URL=http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,175019208,00.html?">http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,175019208,00.html?</a>
<p>Some aficionados believe the Olympic track and field trials, began last
Friday in Sacramento, is the best track meet in the world, because of the
depth of the talent and because of its all-or-nothing format (the top three
finishers in each meet make it to the Olympics -- the rest don't).
It is such a merciless, cut-throat format that even the likes of Carl Lewis
and Dan O'Brien have been forced to watch their specialties from the stands.
<p>This article gives details on the 29 Utahns who participated in the
trials. Of that group, 20 were from BYU; 16 are BYU women and nine
of those are middle-distance and distance runners. "At the last Olympic
trials we had only one runner," says Coach Pat Shane, whose BYU women's
team has won two of the last three NCAA cross country championships.
"Our distance program has gone crazy."
<p>Some BYU athletes who have qualified and will represent the USA in Sydney
this year are Jason Pyrah (2nd in the 1500 meters run) and Amy Palmer (2nd
in the hammer throw). BYU women claimed four of the top five spots
in the 3000 meter steeplechase (an exhibition sport until 2004), all of
them breaking the previous American Record.
<br>
<p><b>Men's Basketball Hits Top 25</b> <i>(BYU NewsNet)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3646&URL=http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=10276~year=current">http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=10276&year=current</a>
<p>A pre-season basketball poll at FoxSports.com has BYU ranked near the
top 25, and although Coach Steve Cleveland is grateful for the compliment,
he downplays the importance of it. "I had no idea we were ranked
so high," Cleveland said with a laugh. "Those rankings are for the
fans and the media," Cleveland said. "I'm not too concerned with
them. I also think those rankings are a little premature. We
have a number of young players again this year," Cleveland said.
<p>Senior guard Nathan Cooper took a similar stance. "It's always
nice to get the recognition, but you have to prove it on the floor," Cooper
said. "If you look at it as a pressure thing, then it can be hard
-- but I think it's fun."
<br>
<p><b>Detmer Highlights Hall of Fame Inductions</b> <i>(BYUCougars.com)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3647&URL=http://cobra.neticus.com/all/releases/20000711_ath_rel.html">http://cobra.neticus.com/all/releases/20000711_ath_rel.html</a>
<p>Ty Detmer showed he remains the likeable Cougar as he joined four others
last weekend at the inductions ceremonies for the BYU Athletic Hall of
Fame. Detmer, now living in Austin, Texas, joined trainer Earlene
Durrant, sports publicist Dave Schulthess, volleyball All-American Sari
Virtanen Stevens, and baseball All-American Michael Willes as the 24th
class inducted to the hall since its beginning in 1975.
<p>"I knew I had a chance when Robbie Bosco got in," a grinning Detmer
said of his former coach who was the last quarterback inducted in 1995.
Other former BYU quarterbacks who have been inducted into the hall include
Steve Young (1994), Gifford Nielsen (1987) and Virgil Carter (1977).
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Y Runners Offer Glimpse of Future in Steeplechase <i>(Salt Lake Tribune)</i></li>
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Former BYU Golfer Brings Home Japanese Title <i>(Salt Lake Tribune)</i></li>
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Pyrah Qualifies for His Second Olympics <i>(Salt Lake Tribune)</i></li>
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Men's College Gymnastics in Jeopardy <i>(CNNSI.com)</i></li>
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Work Pays Off in Olympic Bid for Former Coug <i>(Provo Daily Herald)</i></li>
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Legends Fall: Trost Leads Cougs in Losing Effort <i>(Provo Daily
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Subject: News Recap (7/31/2000)
Date: 31 Jul 2000 16:48:57 -0600
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<p><b>2000 Preseason Football Predictions</b> <i>(CougarFan.com)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3708&URL=http://cougarfan.com/teams/football/2000preseason.html">http://cougarfan.com/teams/football/2000preseason.html</a>
<p>Well, it's that time of year again. With less than a month remaining
until college football is off and running, bold prognosticators are telling
us how the season will go. CougarFan.com has put together a comprehensive
list of preseason rankings and predictions at the above URL. We've
compiled information and links from sources like The Sporting News, Sports
Illustrated, ESPN and dozens of other respected sports outlets. Check
back often as more information is added.
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<p><b>Staley Ready to Run</b> <i>(Standard-Examiner)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3718&URL=http://www1.standard.net/stories/byu/07-2000/FTP0144@byu@31mwcfb@Ogden.asp">http://www1.standard.net/stories/byu/07-2000/FTP0144@byu@31mwcfb@Ogden.asp</a>
<p>Luke Staley, last year's freshman running back phenom, will be ready
for the team's season opener against defending national champion Florida
State in the Pigskin Classic. Just two weeks ago, Staley was one
of the Cougars' list of question marks. The deceptively quick, hard-nosed
running back had surgery during the off-season to reconstruct a torn ACL
in his left knee and tighten a partially dislocated right shoulder.
<p>Several publications guessed that Staley would either redshirt the 2000
season or at best begin playing in late September. But when Staley
reported to school last week, he told his coaches he was ready to play.
"I'm good. I am very happy with where I am right now," said Staley,
who still needs clearance from the BYU doctors before he can step on the
field. "I think I am at least 90 to 95 percent. I am very close
to where I was last year. I'm really excited to put the pads on and
get some contact," Staley said. "Just to get out there and run around
will be great."
<br>
<p><b>Texas Freshman Joiner Nice Fit for BYU</b> <i>(Provo Daily Herald)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3706&URL=http://www.daily-herald.com/Dh/dhtoday.nsf/Sports/017719683F07A95F8725692A00223EEB">http://www.daily-herald.com/Dh/dhtoday.nsf/Sports/017719683F07A95F8725692A00223EEB</a>
<p>At first glance, Isiah Joiner is far from your typical freshman.
The BYU newcomer from Sealy (Texas) High enters his first year of college
with a wife and two kids already in tow. Of course, as Joiner pointed
out, he might not be so different after all. This is Provo, where
young couples are as plentiful as jewelry stores. "Around here, I'd
say I'm pretty common," Joiner said.
<p>Listed as a running back when BYU signed him, Joiner will play cornerback
for the Cougars. "As long as Luke Staley is here, I'll play defensive
back," Joiner said.
<p>"We're kind of loaded at running back," said BYU cornerbacks coach Brian
Mitchell. "(Joiner) could compete there, but why have him possibly
sit when he could contribute over here immediately? His athletic
ability will get him a lot of reps this fall," Mitchell said. "He's
going to get as good a look as any of the other guys."
<br>
<p><b>Charlene Tagaloa Makes U.S. Women's VB Squad</b> <i>(Deseret News)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3709&URL=http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,180008196,00.html?">http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,180008196,00.html?</a>
<p>Former BYU All-American Charlene (Johnson) Tagaloa has made the final
cuts to land a spot on the 12-woman U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team.
With the Cougars, Tagaloa ended as the career assists leader (5,3210) and
a 109-16 overall record en route to three WAC championships and BYU's first
NCAA semifinal appearance. The heralded setter earned all-region
honors all four years and All-America accolades her final two seasons in
1993 and 1994.
<p>Tagaloa trained briefly with the U.S. team in 1996 leading up to the
1996 Atlanta Games; however, she saw the handwriting on the wall that an
Olympic opportunity was not likely, so she departed for Switzerland for
a two-year playing stint before returning to the national team. The
starting setter on the U.S. squad since 1999, Tagaloa has still had to
fend off all comers expecting to easily unseat the 27 year-old "old-timer"
at the setter's position.
<br>
<p><b>Jepsen Says Yes to BYU Comeback</b> <i>(Salt Lake Tribune)</i>
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3711&URL=http://www.sltrib.com/2000/jul/07292000/sports/7690.htm">http://www.sltrib.com/2000/jul/07292000/sports/7690.htm</a>
<br>See also: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3698&URL=http://www.sltrib.com/2000/jul/07252000/sports/6588.htm">http://www.sltrib.com/2000/jul/07252000/sports/6588.htm</a>
<p>Bart Jepsen, a 6-foot-8 forward from Roswell, N.M., told Coach Steve
Cleveland he intends to return to Brigham Young this fall and walk on to
the basketball team, the coach said Friday. Jepsen, who averaged
two points as a freshman in 1997-98 before serving an LDS Church mission,
will redshirt this season while recovering from a broken ankle he suffered
in January. He will return to scholarship status, with three seasons
of eligibility remaining, in 2001. Jepsen had toyed with the idea
of transferring elsewhere, but hopes to play big minutes for the Cougars
when four other post players are lost to graduation or missions following
the coming season.
<br>
<p><b>NFL Updates</b> (Various)
<br>See: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3707&URL=http://www.starnews.com/sports/coltscentral/articles/cnotes0728.html">http://www.starnews.com/sports/coltscentral/articles/cnotes0728.html</a>
<br>See also: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3686&URL=http://www.ucjournal.com/StoryLink.php3?id=1478718~c=1130302~s=8">http://www.ucjournal.com/StoryLink.php3?id=1478718&c=1130302&s=8</a>
<br>See also: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3717&URL=http://www.sportsline.com/u/ce/multi/0,1329,2622236_59,00.html">http://www.sportsline.com/u/ce/multi/0,1329,2622236_59,00.html</a>
<br>See also: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3720&URL=http://www.spokane.net/news-story.asp?date=073000~ID=s832654">http://www.spokane.net/news-story.asp?date=073000&ID=s832654</a>
<br>See also: <a href="http://www.cougarfan.com/emailredirect.asp?ArtID=3721&URL=http://www.spokane.net/news-story.asp?date=073100~ID=s832956">http://www.spokane.net/news-story.asp?date=073100&ID=s832956</a>
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<p>With the NFL preseason underway, we wanted to let you know the latest
on several past BYU players. Rob Morris made headlines last week
as he signed a five-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. He wasn't
deemed ready for the Colts' preseason opener against the Falcons yesterday,
but should be ready to take the field in time for the team's September
3 regular-season opener at Kansas City. In an ironic twist of fate,
the Colts waived Matt Johnson to make room for Morris on the 80-player
roster. Fellow rookie Byron Frisch signed a three-year deal with
the Tennessee Titans.
<p>Meanwhile, Ty Detmer threw two touchdown passes as the Browns beat the
Philadelphia Eagles 33-22 Sunday in the preseason opener for both teams.
Detmer completed 12 of 14 passes for 128 yards, and directed three TD drives
for Cleveland. Two other former Cougs performed well over the weekend
in controlled scrimmages at the Seahawks' camp. Kevin Feterik stepped
in and threw a couple of touchdowns when starter Jon Kitna faltered in
the red zone on Saturday morning. The next day, Itula Mili helped
Kitna to look good, hauling in several passes, including an 11-yard touchdown.
<br>
<p><b>Other Articles featured at CougarFan.com</b>
<br>See: <a href="http://CougarFan.com">http://CougarFan.com</a>
<ul>
<li>
Mountain West Still Searching for Bowls <i>(Deseret News)</i></li>
<li>
Hawaii, BYU to Resume Athletic Rivalry <i>(Orem Daily Journal)</i></li>
<li>
Peterson Looking to Earn a Spot in Cougar Backfield <i>(Provo Daily Herald)</i></li>
<li>
Joyner Hits 200th Home Run in Braves Win <i>(NandoNet)</i></li>
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