In addition to Ziggy Ansah being drafted fifth overall by the Detroit Lions in this year’s NFL Draft, six former BYU football players also signed free agent contracts with NFL teams this week and will compete in training camp for final spots on their rosters for the upcoming season. Linebacker Brandon Ogletree, who led the…
The Cinderella story that is Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah has reached another zenith: Ansah was selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft and will play for the Detroit Lions. Ansah, the Ghanaian native who knew nothing of the sport just three years ago, was selected by the Lions at Thursday’s draft. Ansah’s…
The defending national champion BYU rugby team will continue its quest for repetition Saturday as it takes on Central Washington in the Varsity Cup Championship semifinals at South Field. BYU defeated UCLA in the quarterfinals on Apr. 20 69-8 to advance to Saturday’s game, while Central Washington defeated Air Force 81-28. The winner of Saturday’s…
The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 25, and one of the many topics related to the draft is BYU defensive sensation Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah. The athletic defensive end became a national story with the news of his inexperience with the game of football and his natural athleticism and relentless motor. Many comparisons have been made…
Motorists driving by the Provo Tabernacle have an interesting view of the construction that is transforming the historic building into the Provo City Center Temple. But the view from inside the construction fence is jaw dropping. The entire structure — all 6.8 million pounds of it — stands 60 feet in the air on stilts while a…
The tragedy at Boston sent shock waves throughout the nation. This impact has been even stronger because of the many people from around the country who participated in the marathon. Several BYU students who participated in the marathon and witnessed the tragedy in different stages and locations were emotionally affected and grateful for the things…
It’s that time of year again when every basketball fan becomes glued to the couch, forgoing lesser duties and responsibilities to find the excitement and glory in watching the NBA Playoffs. Following is a preview of the eight first-round matchups and predictions of who will move on to the second round. Eastern Conference No. 1…
Provo City Mayor John Curtis and Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced today that Google Fiber, a broadband Internet network project, will be introduced in the city this year. The introduction of the new Internet project came a few weeks after news releases announcing an “epic announcement in Provo” were given to the public; many guesses…
A wild pitch by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hit San Diego Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin on the arm during the bottom of the sixth inning of their game Thursday night. Following the errant pitch, Quentin charged the mound, resulting in a dugout-clearing brawl. As a result of the brawl, Greinke broke his collarbone…
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has released a service notice to accommodate travelers to and from General Conference for both the Saturday and Sunday sessions. The release states the schedule and travel times for both days and provides some travel tips and safety points for its riders. Saturday, April 6: UTA will run extra TRAX…