Seven-year-old Spencer Cloward got the opportunity of a lifetime at the BYU-St. Mary’s game after an image of him wearing Cougar Blue amongst a sea of Utah fans went viral.
The University of Utah tweeted the image showing Spencer, a first grader at Lone Peak Elementary School, at an assembly with his classmates. The vast majority of those in the picture were in red and making the “U” sign with their hands. But not Spencer.
To the kid reppin' the Y amidst all those U's, you be you. The state would be lesser off without some blue. #GoUtes! pic.twitter.com/6XfeEqzutx
— University of Utah (@UUtah) January 30, 2016
The image began spreading on Twitter and it attracted the attention of former BYU linebacker Derik Stevenson. Stevenson immediately took action and went to Twitter asking Cougar Nation to help.
I need to buy 4 tickets for BYU vs St. Marys if anyone has extras. They are for little Cougar fan Spencer and his parents. I'll get you cash
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 3, 2016
“People gave him tickets, sent him gift cards so he could buy more BYU gear – it’s just been awesome for the kid and I’m so happy just to be a part of it,” Stevenson said to the Deseret News.
Thanks everybody for sending Spencer gift cards, footballs and BYU swag. You guys are too cool. Make sure to say hi to him at BYU-St.Marys.
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 3, 2016
Little Spencer is at @Scheels buying some new Y gear for the game tomorrow. Thanks for your generosity @DevinD33 @bigunclepooh
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 3, 2016
Here are some of the many highlights from Spencer’s trip to BYU.
I'm excited to welcome little Spencer to the Marriott Center tonight. Kid's got moxie. https://t.co/G5pZ5V2092
— Natalie Ipson (@Nmtrippy) February 4, 2016
Little Spencer and the BYU #Natty pic.twitter.com/LhVClmpCzm
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
Little Spencer holding it down while Kalani is out. pic.twitter.com/aiB6O60GVZ
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
Spencer teaching @DurrantMark a thing or two about trash talk. pic.twitter.com/eRQfhQ4tBd
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
Little boss with the big boss. #BYU pic.twitter.com/Q9dhGzZUXr
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
My little man even made the jumbo-tron. #Spencer #BYU pic.twitter.com/lTEG1qsiyl
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
BYU hoops: 1st-grader given royal blue treatment 4 showing true colors. By @BrandonCGurney: https://t.co/bxATprADeM pic.twitter.com/HrzVuDsCNl
— Deseret News Sports (@desnewssports) February 5, 2016
A boy named Spencer just introduced to the crowd as students chant "MVP, MVP" at the front-row occupant.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) February 5, 2016
THE Spencer is in the house. A 7 year old w/ serious swag. Biggest BYU fan in Draper! #BYUSN pic.twitter.com/i1zPKMI3M3
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) February 5, 2016
Lots of people chipped in. Cougar Nation did the hard work. #BYUfamily https://t.co/ckvT0151EK
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
Spencer giving @NickEmery04 a few pointers pre-game. Thanks Nick for being cool to take a minute. pic.twitter.com/Y6tSyjmbav
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
Chatting with the boss pic.twitter.com/YdSrpms3VL
— Brandon Gurney (@BrandonCGurney) February 5, 2016
After the long and exciting night:
Spencer's mom sent me this. Wanted me to share it and thank everyone for all you've done for her boy. #BYU #Family pic.twitter.com/Om44fPVaTf
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
LaVell and Elder Bednar were in the building tonight. But everyone was buzzing about Spencer. Cougar Nation is the best. Thank you. #GoCougs
— Derik Stevenson (@derikstevenson) February 5, 2016
