Archive for July, 2008

Balanced offense.  Balanced diet.  Balanced predictions.  Once again I follow up Josh’s predictions with my own tempered thoughts.  I’ll follow his lead and first own up to my predictions, perhaps gaining (or losing) some credibility in the process. 1. No BYU running back gets over 1,000 yards. Okay, maybe owning up wasn’t a good... More

This is by far my favorite article of the season to write. We’re about a week away from the start of fall camp and rivalry banter is already coming out at the office. I’m geeked, you’re geeked, August can’t go fast enough. Before I get to my predictions for this year, it’s time to own... More

BYU has more stringent criteria when it comes to what players are offered a football scholarship. Players are expected to be upstanding citizens, academically applied, Division 1 athletes, willing to live by the honor code, willing to represent the LDS church and many other unique traits. This offseason has been another... More

Hey everybody!  It feels pretty good to get back in the saddle, so let’s ride! Despite the fact that Cougar Legion has been in hibernation, this summer has heard much more buzz surrounding BYU football than just about any in the program’s history. Let’s just get it out in the open: BYU fans expect the... More

Coach Bronco Mendenhall has asked the team to strive for perfection this year.  Perfection in their assignments, perfection in their effort, perfection in their focus.  The national media has taken this quest and imposed a destination, a BCS bowl game. Taking a few weeks (months) off to regroup, Cougar Legion is putting its best foot... More