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Emotional Mendenhall addresses decision to leave BYU

December 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Bronco Mendenhall and Tom Holmoe address the media after the university announced that Mendenhall will leave BYU to be the head coach at the University of Virgina. Mendenhall spent most of the press conference with his head down, wiping away tears. (Ari Davis)
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Former defensive lineman Peck now opening up offense as pass catching threat

November 18, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU's Remington Peck leaps over San Jose State cornerback Jimmy Pruitt after a catch in the Cougars' 17-16 win over San Jose State on Nov. 6, 2015. Peck has switched from the defensive line to tight end. (Associate Press)
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Former walk-on Nate Carter helps carry rushing load for BYU Cougars

November 03, 2015 12:00 AM
Nate Carter runs the ball against UCLA on Sept. 20, 2015. Carter began his BYU football career as a walk-on and has transitioned into a scholarship holder. (Ari Davis)
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The ROC student section leads the atmosphere for BYU football

October 31, 2015 12:00 AM
Students cheer on the Cougars at the Boise State game earlier this year. Students camp out days before to get a good spot in the stadium. (Maddi Driggs)
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BYU offense has to adjust after Jamaal Williams leaves

August 17, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU had plans to lean on running back Jamaal Williams a bit more this season with hopes of keeping star quarterback Taysom Hill upright. The team has lost Hill to season-ending injuries twice in three years and the coaches would like to get a full 12 games from the senior.
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BYU's up-tempo offense expectations in year two

July 09, 2014 12:00 AM
'Go hard, go fast ... and go far' is the new catchphrase offensive coordinator Robert Anae is giving BYU football's new up-tempo offense as he heads into his second year with the team.
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BYU football's state of mind

June 23, 2014 12:00 AM
By Steven Potter and Katie Nielson
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Cougars give their take on controversial targeting rules

December 03, 2013 12:00 AM
The controversial targeting foul recently instituted by the NCAA is aimed at reducing concussions and spinal injuries of offensive players. A defensive player flagged for targeting will be ejected from the game, suspended for at least another half following the game, and the team is then a assessed a 15-yard penalty, giving the opposing team an automatic first down.
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Eight games down, four to go: A mid-season evaluation of the football team

November 05, 2013 12:00 AM
With a winning percentage of just more than .700 during the Mendenhall era, high standards and even higher expectations are nothing new for the BYU football team.
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BYU receivers stepping up

October 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The traditional BYU passing game was nearly extinct. After four games of the 2013 season, receivers were not catching passes.
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BYU's new brand of football

October 03, 2013 12:00 AM
Devotional is Tuesday at 11 a.m., caffeine is not sold on campus, and the football team passes for huge amounts of yardage. Right?
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When it comes to pass

September 17, 2013 12:00 AM
If college football were the Olympics, Bronco's boys could take their gold medals home from the Texas game and live happily ever after.
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BYU Football strikes back

September 13, 2013 12:00 AM
BYU sports legend and former BYU Football head coach Lavell Edwards believes that a team improves the most between week one and week two of the season. Cougar fans witnessed this first hand on Saturday as BYU stunned a Texas team ranked No. 15 in the nation.
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Offensive line becomes main focus of practice following week one loss

September 06, 2013 12:00 AM
During a tough 19-16 loss to Virginia on Saturday, it became clear the play of BYU's offensive line needed to be addressed. After only one game, BYU Offensive Coordinator Robert Anae has decided to make significant changes up front.
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Longhorns bring no. 15 ranking to Provo

September 05, 2013 12:00 AM
Cougar football has its work cut out for them on Saturday as they square off against the Texas Longhorns.
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Anae looks to bring back the 'glory years'

August 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Most BYU football fans remember the Cougars' hard-hitting, drive-stopping, third-ranked defense last season. On the other hand, they also probably remember the offense that lagged desperately behind the powerful Cougar defense.
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BYU football holds scrimmage in front of 10,000 fans

August 13, 2013 12:00 AM
More than 10,000 fans gathered at LaVell Edwards Stadium to see the BYU football team in action Saturday as the Cougars’ held their first open scrimmage since spring practice.
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Fall football camp: Offense continues to improve

August 06, 2013 12:00 AM
The start of fall football camp saw the return of a lot of familiar faces and a few new ones, as newcomers and veterans took the field Saturday, some ready to go and some still finding their feet.
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