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Cougars give their take on controversial targeting rules
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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Senior football players shine in 2013
BYU's 2013 football team is led by senior football players who have paid their dues as Cougars. Highlighted are ten players whose impact has been felt by Cougar Nation.
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Seniors' contributions reach far past victory over Idaho State
Twenty-two seniors bid farewell Saturday during BYU's final home football game of the season in a 59-13 rout of Idaho State. While their big plays throughout the game paced the Cougars to an easy win, the senior class has left an even more impressive legacy at BYU.
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Matthews' injury just part of the damage after physical Wisconsin game
If the loss against Wisconsin dampened spirits, the news following the loss made matters much worse for BYU football.
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Cougar win streak cut down in Wisconsin
The Cougars' aspirations to a national ranking and their faint hopes for a major bowl game will have to wait until another day.
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Skyler Ridley overcomes adversity on way to spotlight
Many young athletes playing in their backyards dream of scoring the winning touchdown in a big game. Skyler Ridley was able to do just that on Oct. 19 as BYU took down Houston 47-46.
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BYU receivers stepping up
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 takes down undefeated Houston in offensive shootout
Taysom Hill once again propelled the Cougars to victory on an 11-yard touchdown strike to Skyler Ridley, with just over one minute remaining, to dismantle then-undefeated Houston 47-46 on its home turf.
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BYU football eyes quick turn around against Middle Tennessee
After the football team's disappointing rivalry loss against Utah, no one is complaining about only having five days of rest before taking the field again.
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Former intramural standout takes to the big stage
Before he took to LaVell Edwards Stadium with the football team, Eric Thornton caught passes during BYU intramural flag football games.
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Passing game in 2013 expected to improve
BYU football has relied on its running game the past few seasons to move the offense down the field. But BYU’s passing targets should change that this year, creating an explosive offensive attack.
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These Cougars off to fast starts
Prior to Thursday night when BYU football hosted Washington State on national television, Skyler Ridley and Taysom Hill had never played a down in a BYU uniform, and they rose to the occasion and shined in their career debuts.
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BYU takes on Washington State in National Kickoff Game
BYU kicked off its 2012 season as one of the featured ESPN games Thursday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium against Washington State in an all-Cougar showdown. At halftime, the BYU Cougars lead the Washington State Cougars 24-6. The Cougars came into tonight's game favored by 11 points.
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