The latest news from TotalBlueSports.com. Covers BYU athletics on the Scout.com Network. http://byu.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://byu.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 TotalBlueSports.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. totalbluesports@netzero.com info@scout.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:27:09 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 BYU takes on a very tough Air Force team Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. While the Falcons always bring unique challenges to the table, it’s a resurgent defense that has been the key to their success so far this year as much as any other factor. G-man breaks down the matchups while giving a view of what fans can expect come Saturday. http://byu.scout.com/2/921764.html Brandon Gurney http://byu.scout.com/2/921764.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:26:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu When it comes to facing the offensive line of Air Force, Cougar senior defensive end Brett Denney is no stranger to their tricks. Denney gives BYU fans an inside look at some of Air Force’s offensive line nuances and what he expects to face when he lines up against the Falcons this Saturday. http://byu.scout.com/2/921608.html Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/921608.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:05:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu Joshua Quezada from La Habra High School has indeed played as a top running back/safety recruit from Southern California. As his team is set to begin the state playoffs as the top seed, he’s going to have to juggle official trips on virtually every weekend until he transfers midyear and joins a Division I program this coming January. TBS caught up with Quezada to learn more of his situation. http://byu.scout.com/2/921512.html Brandon Gurney http://byu.scout.com/2/921512.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:29:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu Sometimes it’s called the flexbone. Other times it’s called the triple option. It’s a type of offense that BYU only has to prepare for once a year, and that’s when the Cougars have to face the Air Force Falcons. http://byu.scout.com/2/921508.html Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/921508.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:15:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu Zac Stout is leading national power Oaks Christian toward a state championship while picking up individual honors along the way. Having committed to BYU over the summer, he’s looking more and more like someone that could be contributing to the team sooner rather than later. TBS caught up with Stout to learn of how his season has gone and what honors he’s picked up. http://byu.scout.com/2/921415.html Brandon Gurney http://byu.scout.com/2/921415.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:47:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu The Florida Gators have had to defend themselves, explain themselves, apologize for themselves, and answer the question, "What's wrong?" The Weekly Affirmation will tell you what's wrong: Bagging on an undefeated team that's likely to go 12-0 in defense of its national championship. The difference between aesthetic pleasure and bottom-line success is the focus of this week's column. http://byu.scout.com/2/557922.html Matt Zemek http://byu.scout.com/2/557922.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:17:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu The Cougar offense will face the scrappy 3-4-4 defense of Air Force at home this weekend. Senior fullback Manase Tonga talks about what he expects to see from the Falcon defenders, and also addresses what makes the Falcons a successful program despite some unique recruiting limitations that surrounds their program. http://byu.scout.com/2/921199.html Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/921199.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:40:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu The Air Force Academy may not have the best athletes on the field, but they are a team looking to be placed among those often fighting for the top three spots in the MWC. Despite what they may lack in both size and speed, Air Force has become a competitive force under Coach Calhoun in recent years. http://byu.scout.com/2/921172.html Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/921172.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:24:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu Brian Logan has locked down the field corner position and is starting to show better with each and every game that he’s out there. Despite being a bit vertically challenged, Logan has put forth some of the best cornerback play Cougar fans have seen in recent years. For Logan it’s been a process very similar to what he experienced at Foothill Junior College. http://byu.scout.com/2/921052.html Brandon Gurney http://byu.scout.com/2/921052.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:17:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu BYU’s defensive struggles just got a little tougher following the loss of senior middle linebacker Terrance Hooks for BYU's final games. Hooks spent five years of hard work and preparation at BYU, and even feverishly rehabbed a torn patellar tendon injury, only to suffer one last injury this past Saturday. To see the senior go down for good this time around makes his loss even more disheartening. http://byu.scout.com/2/921004.html Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/921004.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:42:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu Redshirt freshman Braden Brown cut his teeth at tight end before recently moving over to offensive tackle largely due to depth issues this season. After starting and being effective at right tackle against New Mexico, could Brown have made a decision to play a different position? http://byu.scout.com/2/920861.html Brandon Gurney http://byu.scout.com/2/920861.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:57:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu During BYU’s season opener against Bradley, the Cougars received a big lift off the bench from sophomore guard Michael Loyd. In his 22 minutes of action, Loyd scored 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting from the field. Only BYU’s two preseason First-Team All-MWC players Jimmer Fredette and Jonathan Tavernari scored more points and played more minutes for the Cougars last Friday night. http://byu.scout.com/2/920700.html Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/920700.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:38:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu On Monday the Cougars addressed the media about their tougher-than-expected victory over New Mexico, as well as the upcoming home game against the Air Force Falcons. Listen to what both Coach Mendenhall and Jan Jorgensen had to say. http://byu.scout.com/2/920279.html Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/920279.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:08:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu It wasn’t the dominating performance most fans and pundits were predicting, but BYU did edge out a very weak Lobo football team, which is what matters most. Grades are in for every position group regarding their performance in Saturday’s game. http://byu.scout.com/2/919677.html Brandon Gurney http://byu.scout.com/2/919677.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:44:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu The Lobos are struggling to win even one game this season, and on paper they don’t appear to have much to stand in the way of the Cougars. Like any team, however, they do present some challenges that BYU will have to be ready for. G-man breaks down the matchups and gives fans a view of what to expect come Saturday. http://byu.scout.com/2/919451.html Brandon Gurney http://byu.scout.com/2/919451.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:24:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu New Mexico has struggled under first-year head coach Mike Locksley, going 0-9. Nevertheless, the Cougars aren’t taking the Lobos lightly and are preparing to face a Lobo offense with some dangerous weapons. Total Blue Sports caught up with linebacker Terrance Hooks and Coach Kaufusi to get the scouting report. http://byu.scout.com/2/919120.html Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/919120.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:11:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu In this edition of Cougar Conversations, J.J. Di Luigi talks about the upcoming game against New Mexico and what he’s seen on film of the Lobo defense. He also talks about his personal progression and how he’s evolved as a football player. http://byu.scout.com/2/919101.html Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/919101.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:49:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu After the Cougars held their final preseason practice on Thursday, Coach Rose took some time to talk about the new season. He talked about the types of contributions his players will make, his feelings going into the season opener against Bradley, and what his thoughts on the Braves are. http://byu.scout.com/2/919041.html Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/919041.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:27:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu It’s the eve of BYU’s 2009-10 season opener, and high expectations surround the Cougars. A lot of that is because of the team's much-hyped star players. But the younger role players, like Noah Hartsock, will also have the chance to step up and have a say in how far BYU goes this season. Total Blue Sports caught up with Hartsock earlier this week on Monday to see how he is developing. http://byu.scout.com/2/918960.html Matt Hodge http://byu.scout.com/2/918960.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:40:00 GMT 0 338 BYU byu The BYU Cougars face a 0-9 Lobo football team this weekend on the road. Following practice on Wednesday, Coach Mendenhall addressed a wide range of topics including his program’s success in November, quarterback Max Hall’s accomplishments, and Lobo sophomore middle linebacker Carmen Messina, who leads the nation in tackles. http://byu.scout.com/2/918717.html Talo Steves http://byu.scout.com/2/918717.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:50:00 GMT 1 338 BYU byu