Jimmer Fredette is player of the week in the Mountian West Conference this week!!
"A 6-foot-2 guard from Glenn Falls, N.Y., Fredette averaged 20.0 points per game while shooting 72.7 percent from the field (16-for-22) and 87.5 percent from the charity stripe in helping BYU to wins against Boise State (94-56) and Portland (91-76) last week. He started the week scoring a career-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, while tying a career-best with four steals vs. Boise State. Fredette also tallied two assists vs. the Broncos. Against Portland, Fredette scored 17 points (6-for-7 from the field), while also collecting three rebounds, three assists and two steals."
...Not to mention a couple of awesome dunks! He's only a sophomore, and the youngest player to get this award so far this season. He's so fun to watch and I'm so excited he's starting at point guard now.
Those two games, Boise St. and Portland, were so much fun and of course I was at both! The Boise St. game especially was explosive, with a 60+ point second half! It was so crazy and I loved it! Everything was going right.
I'm so excited for tomorrow and the Arizona team double-header. Football vs. Arizona in the Vegas Bowl and Basketball vs. Arizona St. in the University of Phoenix Stadium for the Stadium Shoot Out! Arizona St. is ranked #20 in the AP, and a win Saturday would surely land the Cougars with a top-25 ranking of their own. At 10-0, I don't know why it hasn't happened sooner. In basketball, rankings don't matter that much other than getting the team national attention, which I guess is very important.
The Vegas Bowl should be great as well, and I just can't see the Cougars losing. They have too much to prove, showing they can overcome a less-than-ideal regular season ending. The offense should come out firing, and the defense hungry. Can't wait!
GOOOOOOOOO COUGARS!!!!!:):)
Friday, December 19, 2008
Scoreboard!!
I can't believe it's taken me so long to write about more BYU basketball, because it's been an amazing few weeks of games! I'll start out with the BYU-Utah State game at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake. I woke up super early the Monday before and got to the Marriott Center by 6:45 AM to ensure great tickets. It definitely paid off. FRONT ROW RIGHT BY THE PLAYER'S BENCH!! They were amazing seats, and I'd lose sleep any day for something like that.
Now for the game. It was one of the most fun times I've had. It was so cool to see the arena literally split in two, right down the middle, with Aggie and Cougar fans. My dad thought he would be funny and wear a Utah St. hat along with his BYU shirt.(While he sat in the nosebleeds;)) He obviously isn't a true Aggie fan since he was getting worried about BYU in the end. I will say the Aggie student section was louder than ours. And RUDE, OBNOXIOUS, and TOTALLY DISREPECTFUL. For a while I thought they were a bunch of Utards.
Chanting "Dave Rose(the BYU coach) sucks" is no way to show your "class". Another thing I didn't get was them chanting "You still suck" after any Cougar made a free throw. Well, I can't tell you how happy I was to chant "Scoreboard" to them after their "You still suck" chants. 68-63. It was intense, but I always knew my team would pull it off. Too bad Utah State can never say they know what a real team is.(At least for this year, as well as who knows how long for their sad excuse of a football team.)One last thing: there was a sign a couple of Aggie guys were holding that said "BYU: keeping ugly girls out of USU since 1888". I'm sorry but I saw more than a couple counterexamples in the Aggie crowd.:D Go Cougars!!
Now for the game. It was one of the most fun times I've had. It was so cool to see the arena literally split in two, right down the middle, with Aggie and Cougar fans. My dad thought he would be funny and wear a Utah St. hat along with his BYU shirt.(While he sat in the nosebleeds;)) He obviously isn't a true Aggie fan since he was getting worried about BYU in the end. I will say the Aggie student section was louder than ours. And RUDE, OBNOXIOUS, and TOTALLY DISREPECTFUL. For a while I thought they were a bunch of Utards.
Chanting "Dave Rose(the BYU coach) sucks" is no way to show your "class". Another thing I didn't get was them chanting "You still suck" after any Cougar made a free throw. Well, I can't tell you how happy I was to chant "Scoreboard" to them after their "You still suck" chants. 68-63. It was intense, but I always knew my team would pull it off. Too bad Utah State can never say they know what a real team is.(At least for this year, as well as who knows how long for their sad excuse of a football team.)One last thing: there was a sign a couple of Aggie guys were holding that said "BYU: keeping ugly girls out of USU since 1888". I'm sorry but I saw more than a couple counterexamples in the Aggie crowd.:D Go Cougars!!
Gone Bowling
This year I'm in the Newspaper/Journalism class at school, and I just wrote my favorite article so far about college bowl games. The paper just came out today, and here it is:
Get Out the Bowling Shoes
The regular college football season is over; it's time for the controversial, big-money Bowl Championship Series. The National Championship will be played at the home of the Miami Dolphins, and the four other BCS bowls will be spread from Pasadena to New Orleans. The Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and the National Championship, will host the so-called "best teams" in the country to determine the final national rankings starting January 1st with the Rose and Orange Bowls. Playing in the Rose Bowl is fifth-ranked USC against number eight Penn State. 19th-ranked Virginia Tech will face 12th place Cincinnati in the Orange Bowl. The sixth ranked Utah Utes will play in the Sugar Bowl against number four Alabama, who was ranked number one for much of the season. The Fiesta Bowl will host number ten Ohio State and number three Texas. The National Championship will feature the Okalahoma Sooners and Florida Gators, number one and two in the BCS, respectively.
Senior Michelle Teng thinks BCS stands for, "Big Corrupt Stinkers! It shouldn't just be based on a bunch of computers; they should have playoffs." Senior Jeff Gassman said,"The BCS is retarded." Junior Tanner Brown said,"I don't like the BCS at all. It's not fair because it's always the same teams."
The BCS grabs special attention close to home this year, as the University of Utah went undefeated and earned an at-large bid. The whole Mountain West Conference will get a part of the millions of dollars of revenue from the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Some Timpanogos students don't think Utah has a very good chance against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Jeff said, "I think Utah will get detroyed but I hope it's a good game." Tanner said,"Utah is going down. They have never played against a good team like that, and Alabama's defense is going to shut down Utah."
Brigham Young University also earned a chance to play in the post-season, even if it isn't a part of the BCS. The Cougars will play for the fourth-straight year in the Las Vegas Bowl. BYU will play the Arizona Wildcats for the third time in three seasons.
Michelle said,"I'm most looking forward to the Rose Bowl and the Vegas Bowl because I love USC and BYU!" Jeff said,"I'm excited for the Florida and Oklahoma game."
Many critics of the BCS feel the current system is no indicator of the best team in the country. A playoff system has been proposed, where the top 16 teams would play up to four games. Each win would move the team a step closer to becoming the real number one team. This seems like the best method, but the executives at the top make too much money to want to change the system. Until then, no team can truly claim the title of "best team in the country".
I had a lot of fun writing it, especially discovering that most people feel the same way about the Utah bowl game--they're going to get eaten alive!:)
Get Out the Bowling Shoes
The regular college football season is over; it's time for the controversial, big-money Bowl Championship Series. The National Championship will be played at the home of the Miami Dolphins, and the four other BCS bowls will be spread from Pasadena to New Orleans. The Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and the National Championship, will host the so-called "best teams" in the country to determine the final national rankings starting January 1st with the Rose and Orange Bowls. Playing in the Rose Bowl is fifth-ranked USC against number eight Penn State. 19th-ranked Virginia Tech will face 12th place Cincinnati in the Orange Bowl. The sixth ranked Utah Utes will play in the Sugar Bowl against number four Alabama, who was ranked number one for much of the season. The Fiesta Bowl will host number ten Ohio State and number three Texas. The National Championship will feature the Okalahoma Sooners and Florida Gators, number one and two in the BCS, respectively.
Senior Michelle Teng thinks BCS stands for, "Big Corrupt Stinkers! It shouldn't just be based on a bunch of computers; they should have playoffs." Senior Jeff Gassman said,"The BCS is retarded." Junior Tanner Brown said,"I don't like the BCS at all. It's not fair because it's always the same teams."
The BCS grabs special attention close to home this year, as the University of Utah went undefeated and earned an at-large bid. The whole Mountain West Conference will get a part of the millions of dollars of revenue from the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Some Timpanogos students don't think Utah has a very good chance against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Jeff said, "I think Utah will get detroyed but I hope it's a good game." Tanner said,"Utah is going down. They have never played against a good team like that, and Alabama's defense is going to shut down Utah."
Brigham Young University also earned a chance to play in the post-season, even if it isn't a part of the BCS. The Cougars will play for the fourth-straight year in the Las Vegas Bowl. BYU will play the Arizona Wildcats for the third time in three seasons.
Michelle said,"I'm most looking forward to the Rose Bowl and the Vegas Bowl because I love USC and BYU!" Jeff said,"I'm excited for the Florida and Oklahoma game."
Many critics of the BCS feel the current system is no indicator of the best team in the country. A playoff system has been proposed, where the top 16 teams would play up to four games. Each win would move the team a step closer to becoming the real number one team. This seems like the best method, but the executives at the top make too much money to want to change the system. Until then, no team can truly claim the title of "best team in the country".
I had a lot of fun writing it, especially discovering that most people feel the same way about the Utah bowl game--they're going to get eaten alive!:)
Friday, November 21, 2008
the Lucky One
I look really awkward in this pic--but at least I'm showing my true colors! I got a lot of compliments. Yeah!Wow wow wow wow wow sometimes I can't believe my good luck!! So two days ago, I got to go to the Little Big Town/Carrie Underwood concert with my grandparents and Alisa. I was so excited! The only concert I've ever been to besides that was Clay Walker, which was really fun, but this was my first big headliner concert. We got there and got to go watch LBT warm up(even if we weren't supposed to be there;)), since my grandparents know Kim from the band. They were SOOO good! I loved their part, and they sang a lot of songs! I loved their version of 'Life in a Northern Town' and 'Stay'. After they were done and before Carrie was on, we got to go backstage with them. It was really cool, they talked to us and we got a picture.
As we were walking out...Alisa says,"There's DAVID ARCHULETA!!!" And sure enough, I look over and he's standing almost right next to us! I couldn't believe it. He walked out a second later and, of course, we follow him out:). He was waiting for the elevator and so I went up to him, shook his hand, and told him what a huge fan I was. He was so cute! I told him I loved his new CD and he was all,"Oh you got it?" like in the cutest voice ever! Then, he signed our tickets, and we got to ride on the elevator with him! It was amazing. I'm really suprised though, cause I'm pretty sure I'm taller than him. I didn't realize he was that short! Still beautiful though. I totally would have asked him for a picture, but these 25 year olds already asked him, and then the ride was over:(. It's all good though, cause I got a few stalker pics from behind. After we got off, he walked one direction and then turned around and started walking back. When he passed us, he said hi! So yeah pretty much I'm tight with him now.
Carrie was amazing; it was very entertaining. It's still weird thinking I was in the same place as her. I love my country! Here's a video of her singing one of my favorite songs of hers, 'Just A Dream'. The quality is really crappy, but you get the idea.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Let the Rivalry Begin!
The past two BYU football have had more of a winning margin, making them much easier to watch! The San Diego State game was awesome not only because it was senior day and they won by a lot, but it was the game I got to sit up in the press box with Greg Wrubell and Mark Lyons!
It was so amazing and such a great experience. While getting our food, Greg even introduced me to Kathy Aiken and said she would know me when I give her a call! I got to know the process of how he knows so much about everything. He does memorize most things, but he has an awesome statistician next to him who was crazy busy the whole game, pointing to some things for Greg to say. He also had a guy that looked through binoculars and pointed to a board of names to say who made the play, etc. After the game, Bronco Mendenhall even came up to the KSL room for the post-game show. It was so cool. Not only that, but to be watching the game right in front of me and having it accounced right next to me! I had the best time!
The Air Force game last Saturday was a little scary at times, but I knew they would pull it off. They ended up winning by 14--more than any other team has beat the Falcons at home this year! Even more than the Utards, who only barely escaped with a one-touchdown win. Oh man I can't wait for the game this Saturday! Just think of it this way...for the last two years, BYU has been clearly the better team, yet only won on a miracle both times. Nothing matters in this rivalry, both teams give their all, no matter what their season has proved. I don't even think Utah is the better team this year, like most do. Sure, they're undefeated. But that's irrelevant considering how EVERY TEAM BYU has played thus far has given the Cougars their best shot. TCU practiced with BYU-dummies since January! All they thought about was beating BYU. Well congratulations, it worked. The Utards got lucky, because TCU beat themselves at Utah. Missing two 20-yard field goals and losing by three? Ouch. In fact, Utah has such a great home schedule this year, which has made all of the difference. If they would have played TCU in Fort Worth, there's no doubt they would have lost. They also got their all-precious Oregon State game at home, which also came down to the only person who can do anything on their team--the highly over-rated Louie Sakoda. He's not that much of a hero, what kind of kicker misses an extremely short field goal? Oh yeah, the TCU kicker.
This upcoming rivalry game will be awesome, and I really think BYU will suprise a lot of people. They don't "suck" as bad as everyone thinks. They're even better than the Utes. Wait, isn't their mascot some kind of bird?
It was so amazing and such a great experience. While getting our food, Greg even introduced me to Kathy Aiken and said she would know me when I give her a call! I got to know the process of how he knows so much about everything. He does memorize most things, but he has an awesome statistician next to him who was crazy busy the whole game, pointing to some things for Greg to say. He also had a guy that looked through binoculars and pointed to a board of names to say who made the play, etc. After the game, Bronco Mendenhall even came up to the KSL room for the post-game show. It was so cool. Not only that, but to be watching the game right in front of me and having it accounced right next to me! I had the best time!
The Air Force game last Saturday was a little scary at times, but I knew they would pull it off. They ended up winning by 14--more than any other team has beat the Falcons at home this year! Even more than the Utards, who only barely escaped with a one-touchdown win. Oh man I can't wait for the game this Saturday! Just think of it this way...for the last two years, BYU has been clearly the better team, yet only won on a miracle both times. Nothing matters in this rivalry, both teams give their all, no matter what their season has proved. I don't even think Utah is the better team this year, like most do. Sure, they're undefeated. But that's irrelevant considering how EVERY TEAM BYU has played thus far has given the Cougars their best shot. TCU practiced with BYU-dummies since January! All they thought about was beating BYU. Well congratulations, it worked. The Utards got lucky, because TCU beat themselves at Utah. Missing two 20-yard field goals and losing by three? Ouch. In fact, Utah has such a great home schedule this year, which has made all of the difference. If they would have played TCU in Fort Worth, there's no doubt they would have lost. They also got their all-precious Oregon State game at home, which also came down to the only person who can do anything on their team--the highly over-rated Louie Sakoda. He's not that much of a hero, what kind of kicker misses an extremely short field goal? Oh yeah, the TCU kicker.
This upcoming rivalry game will be awesome, and I really think BYU will suprise a lot of people. They don't "suck" as bad as everyone thinks. They're even better than the Utes. Wait, isn't their mascot some kind of bird?
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Closer
Did I mention I HATE CLOSE GAMES?!? Wow...that Colorado State game was about all I can handle! I'm perfectly happy with the 59-0 wins, even though the close ones are apperently more "satisfying", though I don't see it.
Anyways, I'm so happy with Brandon Howard's performance as well as the whole defense, and while they did allow a lot of points, they looked better. I'm so glad Austin Collie and Dennis Pitta are amazing, and Max Hall is my hero. I will even admit that I loved how he shoved one of the defenders after that "sack" where he got pushed back like 20 yards. There's some passion! I'm also so glad he ran a lot more this game; it seems like he's having fun again! Another moment of pleasure came when O'Neill Chambers caught the punt and was his EXTREMELY hard, and instead of O'Neill getting hurt, it was the guy who hit him that was laying on the ground! Too funny. O'Neill got up and clapped right in his face...it was the best.
I'm really hoping for a Utah loss today(obviously), and think it's very possible tonight. I've called that New Mexico will beat them for a long time, so we'll see...
Yesterday for Halloween me and my best friend dressed up all-out 80's and went to the BYU women's volleyball game. It's the first time I've been in a while and had an awesome time! To make it even better, BYU smashed those TCU Horned Frogs! After the game we partied it up obviously. :)
Anyways, I'm so happy with Brandon Howard's performance as well as the whole defense, and while they did allow a lot of points, they looked better. I'm so glad Austin Collie and Dennis Pitta are amazing, and Max Hall is my hero. I will even admit that I loved how he shoved one of the defenders after that "sack" where he got pushed back like 20 yards. There's some passion! I'm also so glad he ran a lot more this game; it seems like he's having fun again! Another moment of pleasure came when O'Neill Chambers caught the punt and was his EXTREMELY hard, and instead of O'Neill getting hurt, it was the guy who hit him that was laying on the ground! Too funny. O'Neill got up and clapped right in his face...it was the best.
I'm really hoping for a Utah loss today(obviously), and think it's very possible tonight. I've called that New Mexico will beat them for a long time, so we'll see...
Yesterday for Halloween me and my best friend dressed up all-out 80's and went to the BYU women's volleyball game. It's the first time I've been in a while and had an awesome time! To make it even better, BYU smashed those TCU Horned Frogs! After the game we partied it up obviously. :)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
When Love Collides
I love the period of time when the BYU football and basketball seasons overlap--my two favorite things at the same time! Let's start with basketball.
After seven and a half long-awaited months of getting my only glimpses of the team watching through windows or doorways...I finally got to see them up close in the first event of the season, the Cougar Tipoff! Everytime I though of going earlier today I couldn't stop smiling! I just couldn't help myself! It's been way too long. It started at 7 and we got there around 6 to make sure we got awesome seats. How does first row front and center sound? ;)
The actual scrimmage of blue and white was awesome, I was rooting for the blue secretly; they were down by a lot at the beginning but fought hard back and only lost by a little. It was so great seeing the new players and redshirters play in an actual game setting for the first time. Everytime Charles scored, Michelle screamed her head off and everyone around us was staring and laughing at us. That only happens about every time we go to a game. We're used to it.
After the game, we got autographs of everyone on the team, and I finally got a picture with Matt and Jackson! I'm so excited about that. It was such an awesome day and I can't wait to go to every single game and sit in the front row! :)
Now for football. After the heart-breaking TCU loss, I was expecting a hammering of UNLV. I didn't expect a nail-biter, last second secured victory! I mean a win is a win, but I don't like close games at all! I hope the defense will play like they did against UCLA in the remaining games. If that can happen, winning out is no problem.
Next week against SDSU is the game I get to sit with Greg Wrubell, and I can't wait! I'm also pretty nervous, but this is the most amazing opportunity and I'm so glad I have it!
After seven and a half long-awaited months of getting my only glimpses of the team watching through windows or doorways...I finally got to see them up close in the first event of the season, the Cougar Tipoff! Everytime I though of going earlier today I couldn't stop smiling! I just couldn't help myself! It's been way too long. It started at 7 and we got there around 6 to make sure we got awesome seats. How does first row front and center sound? ;)
The actual scrimmage of blue and white was awesome, I was rooting for the blue secretly; they were down by a lot at the beginning but fought hard back and only lost by a little. It was so great seeing the new players and redshirters play in an actual game setting for the first time. Everytime Charles scored, Michelle screamed her head off and everyone around us was staring and laughing at us. That only happens about every time we go to a game. We're used to it.
After the game, we got autographs of everyone on the team, and I finally got a picture with Matt and Jackson! I'm so excited about that. It was such an awesome day and I can't wait to go to every single game and sit in the front row! :)
Now for football. After the heart-breaking TCU loss, I was expecting a hammering of UNLV. I didn't expect a nail-biter, last second secured victory! I mean a win is a win, but I don't like close games at all! I hope the defense will play like they did against UCLA in the remaining games. If that can happen, winning out is no problem.
Next week against SDSU is the game I get to sit with Greg Wrubell, and I can't wait! I'm also pretty nervous, but this is the most amazing opportunity and I'm so glad I have it!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Double-Zero
Since the past two BYU games--shutouts to be exact, the Cougars have rocketed to #7 in the country. They moved up four spots in a bye week! Four teams that were ahead: Florida, Georgia, USC, and Wisconsin all lost this past week moving the Cougs up with much-deserved respect. The UClA game(59-0) was the funnest, loudest game I have ever been to! Fumble after fumble, touchdown after touchdown, you gotta love it! I don't understand why some people think those kind of games are boring! The Wyoming game was much of the same(44-0), just as fun while proving the Cougar defense is much better than everyone has been saying.
Now to my major dilemma of the moment--to cheer for Utah or not to cheer? Everyone says that two undefeated teams possibly both in the top 10 on Nov. 22 when the Utes and Cougars meet would help BYU even more when they win. But, Utah faces Oregon St. this week who also just beat the former number one USC. A win over the Beavers would make Utah look really good, possibly better than BYU even if a third-straight shutout of Utah St. comes in to the picture this Friday. I however, have come to the conclusion that BYU does not need Utah, never has, never will. I am on a strict no-rooting-for-Utah to win policy unless their victory directly helps BYU win a conference championship(ex. Utah's win over UNLV in basketball last season, when the score was announced in the Marriott Center the whole place erupted in cheers.)
On a last note, I met Greg Wrubell at BYU last Friday at my internship( I know, what are the chances?!) I started talking to him and told him how I have an internship at BYU broadcasting and love sports. He told me that I could email him if I want the opportunity to sit in the press box with him at one of the remaining football games. Are you kidding me?! IF I want to go? I was all over that one and emailed him as soon as I could. I got a reply the same night saying SDSU it is! I am supposed to eamil him that week to get press credentials and everything! I can't wait! How do I get so lucky? :)
Now to my major dilemma of the moment--to cheer for Utah or not to cheer? Everyone says that two undefeated teams possibly both in the top 10 on Nov. 22 when the Utes and Cougars meet would help BYU even more when they win. But, Utah faces Oregon St. this week who also just beat the former number one USC. A win over the Beavers would make Utah look really good, possibly better than BYU even if a third-straight shutout of Utah St. comes in to the picture this Friday. I however, have come to the conclusion that BYU does not need Utah, never has, never will. I am on a strict no-rooting-for-Utah to win policy unless their victory directly helps BYU win a conference championship(ex. Utah's win over UNLV in basketball last season, when the score was announced in the Marriott Center the whole place erupted in cheers.)
On a last note, I met Greg Wrubell at BYU last Friday at my internship( I know, what are the chances?!) I started talking to him and told him how I have an internship at BYU broadcasting and love sports. He told me that I could email him if I want the opportunity to sit in the press box with him at one of the remaining football games. Are you kidding me?! IF I want to go? I was all over that one and emailed him as soon as I could. I got a reply the same night saying SDSU it is! I am supposed to eamil him that week to get press credentials and everything! I can't wait! How do I get so lucky? :)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Block Party Part II...
I know it's been forever, and I even missed writing about the first BYU football game of the season--I know it's a shocker. Northern Iowa was a great game where BYU could afford to make mistakes to learn from and yet still win easily. As for Washington yesterday, I don't know why but for the longest time I've been so excited for that game cause I just thought it would be a really good one! Turns out I was right. The whole game was intense, starting on the opening drive where the Cougars marched it down to score an Austin Collie touchdown on their first posession. After that, however, the Huskies scored the next 14 points, and we then got another touchdown and ended up tied 14 all at halftime.
Touchdowns were traded again in the 3rd quarter, and the game would have been a lot less stressful if it wasn't for a Harvey Unga fumble in the endzone in the 4th. Not to take anything away from the star running back, because he had well over 100 yards rushing throughout the game, it was just very bad timing. Max Hall did connect with the tight end Dennis Pitta(my new hero and savior of all that is BYU football) who had another stellar game, and put the Cougars up 28-21. That left a little over three minutes on the game clock for Washington to try and score again. They ended up scoring with two seconds left, and their quarterback, Jake Locker, who ran it in was flagged for excessive celebration for throwing the ball about 25 feet into the air. That specific act is mentioned SPECIFICALLY in the rule book, so the refs had no choice but to call it, and it was a good call. All it did was move their extra point attempt 15 yards back, on the 25. So, it was the same as a 35 yard field goal, and for a kicker that's worth anything should almost be automatic. But thanks to the "Janimal" Jan Jorgensen, it was BLOCKED!!! The Washington fans cried and cried about how stupid of a call it was, but it wasn't the penalty that lost the game for them, the Cougars played better the whole time. The only reason it was so close anyway is because BYU brought it on themselves with the fumble and a near pick six. BYU beat them in total yards, pass completion, and heart. So cry all you want, but check off another "W" in the Quest for Perfection!
Other than BYU, I started school three weeks ago, and just started and internship at BYU Broadcasting. I'm not sure what I'm going to be doing yet, since I've only been two days so far, but I'm really excited for it. The best part is after I'm done each day, I can go straight over to the Richards Building or Marriot Center to watch my BYU basketball team practice! Less than two months until the tipoff! Timpanogos football is going great, where I'm the manager/watergirl again this year. That has to be the funnest thing there is at high school. Yeah.
Well, it's time to bring on the Bruins!! Can't wait for Saturday!
Touchdowns were traded again in the 3rd quarter, and the game would have been a lot less stressful if it wasn't for a Harvey Unga fumble in the endzone in the 4th. Not to take anything away from the star running back, because he had well over 100 yards rushing throughout the game, it was just very bad timing. Max Hall did connect with the tight end Dennis Pitta(my new hero and savior of all that is BYU football) who had another stellar game, and put the Cougars up 28-21. That left a little over three minutes on the game clock for Washington to try and score again. They ended up scoring with two seconds left, and their quarterback, Jake Locker, who ran it in was flagged for excessive celebration for throwing the ball about 25 feet into the air. That specific act is mentioned SPECIFICALLY in the rule book, so the refs had no choice but to call it, and it was a good call. All it did was move their extra point attempt 15 yards back, on the 25. So, it was the same as a 35 yard field goal, and for a kicker that's worth anything should almost be automatic. But thanks to the "Janimal" Jan Jorgensen, it was BLOCKED!!! The Washington fans cried and cried about how stupid of a call it was, but it wasn't the penalty that lost the game for them, the Cougars played better the whole time. The only reason it was so close anyway is because BYU brought it on themselves with the fumble and a near pick six. BYU beat them in total yards, pass completion, and heart. So cry all you want, but check off another "W" in the Quest for Perfection!
Other than BYU, I started school three weeks ago, and just started and internship at BYU Broadcasting. I'm not sure what I'm going to be doing yet, since I've only been two days so far, but I'm really excited for it. The best part is after I'm done each day, I can go straight over to the Richards Building or Marriot Center to watch my BYU basketball team practice! Less than two months until the tipoff! Timpanogos football is going great, where I'm the manager/watergirl again this year. That has to be the funnest thing there is at high school. Yeah.
Well, it's time to bring on the Bruins!! Can't wait for Saturday!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Go fish.
Wow it has been such a long time, and so much has happened! As part of my excuse, I was gone for more than a week and when I was at home our computer was broken for another two weeks. I've been wanting to write really badly ever since my last encounter with.....a BYU basketball player! Who else?
During the week of the 4th of July me, Alisa, and Ali went up to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho with part of my dad's side of the family where my parents, Amanda and Dave would meet us a few days later. When we were at the pool one day, I saw none other than Ben Murdock! I got out and tried to work up the nerve to talk to him, but I wasn't sure if he'd recognize me so I was scared. Finally I saw him get out and walk toward the concessions, and I knew this was my chance. I got out and stood in the back of the line while he was in the front, and devised a plan that as soon as he got his food and started walking back, that's when I'd say something to him. It worked perfectly with the exception of me being the most awkward person in this world and full on running back to our stuff after I was done without ever buying something! Gee I wonder if that looked suspicious. But luckily my Aunt Brenda had a camera and we got a picture with him! He was actually the only one I don't have a picture with that actually mattered last season. So I guess that means my life is complete.(Picture posting to follow, our new computer doesn't have any of our pictures from the old one yet.) AND to add to that, he also came to the hot pools that night and the night after when we were there. We were there first everytime, so I didn't follow him or anything, don't worry.
Changing the subject, I have recently developed and obsession with the movie 'What Happens in Vegas' with Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz. I never liked Ashton before this movie, but now he's one of my favorites. Not only is it hilarious, but it's SOOO cute it almost made me cry! I just realized that romantic comedies are the only movies I like or will watch, and this is the best of it all! I can't for it to come out on dvd!
In case you thought my life couldn't get any more exciting, I work from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm with a break from 2 to 3 because I had to trade to get today off so I could go fishing with the fam. Little did I know, that meant waking up and 5:30 in the morning! And I think I'm the only one who caught one fish, everyone else caught at least two. I barely even caught the one, too! How embarrassing.
And, I would like to call attention to my 21st post beacuse #21=hottest BYU basketball player I've ever seen. The end.
During the week of the 4th of July me, Alisa, and Ali went up to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho with part of my dad's side of the family where my parents, Amanda and Dave would meet us a few days later. When we were at the pool one day, I saw none other than Ben Murdock! I got out and tried to work up the nerve to talk to him, but I wasn't sure if he'd recognize me so I was scared. Finally I saw him get out and walk toward the concessions, and I knew this was my chance. I got out and stood in the back of the line while he was in the front, and devised a plan that as soon as he got his food and started walking back, that's when I'd say something to him. It worked perfectly with the exception of me being the most awkward person in this world and full on running back to our stuff after I was done without ever buying something! Gee I wonder if that looked suspicious. But luckily my Aunt Brenda had a camera and we got a picture with him! He was actually the only one I don't have a picture with that actually mattered last season. So I guess that means my life is complete.(Picture posting to follow, our new computer doesn't have any of our pictures from the old one yet.) AND to add to that, he also came to the hot pools that night and the night after when we were there. We were there first everytime, so I didn't follow him or anything, don't worry.
Changing the subject, I have recently developed and obsession with the movie 'What Happens in Vegas' with Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz. I never liked Ashton before this movie, but now he's one of my favorites. Not only is it hilarious, but it's SOOO cute it almost made me cry! I just realized that romantic comedies are the only movies I like or will watch, and this is the best of it all! I can't for it to come out on dvd!
In case you thought my life couldn't get any more exciting, I work from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm with a break from 2 to 3 because I had to trade to get today off so I could go fishing with the fam. Little did I know, that meant waking up and 5:30 in the morning! And I think I'm the only one who caught one fish, everyone else caught at least two. I barely even caught the one, too! How embarrassing.
And, I would like to call attention to my 21st post beacuse #21=hottest BYU basketball player I've ever seen. The end.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Pumpin' Up the Party
Last Saturday I got back from EFY at BYU, and it was amazing! My mom thinks the only reason I wanted to go at BYU is so I could see the basketball players, and well...she wasn't totally wrong! It was a great bonus!
Monday I saw James Anderson in the bookstore, and he looked so surprised that I recognized him! He redshirted last season, so I guess it would be weird for a teenage to freak out over seeing him. I would have gotten a picture, but I was in shock so I forgot to ask.
Tuesday we had classes in the Wilk, and on the way me and Michelle decided to walk past the CougarEat and see if anyone good was there. We were kind of far away, but we saw a black guy and thought it might be a player. We walked a little closer, and saw it was Michael Loyd! He even recognized us, and we actually had a real conversation! He told us they were having practice at 2 at the Richards Building.(That's important later.) And we remembered to ask for a picture this time, and all the college students were looking at us like we were so weird, but they were jealous;).
Wednesday for free time, which started at 3:30, we decided to go to the RB and see if they were still having practice. We got in and started seeing players walk down the hall like no other! I seriously think I was hyperventilating. Even some football players were there playing! They all said hi and stuff, but when Archie came he gave us a high-five and talked to us for a while. He told us we could come in and watch, and of course I wanted to, but we were too scared to walk in even after that, so we went upstairs and watched through the window. Talk about having no shame, even when they looked up at us we didn't look away or anything. That probably was awkward, but it was very worth it!
Thursday we went over there again, but were disappointed when it was just a little kids' basketball camp. We stayed for a little bit, hoping it would be over and the team would come. No luck, but as we were walking out we saw a couple of them walking in! We ran right back upstairs preparing to watch again. Then, three BYU soccer players came up and talked to us about the team. They thought it was so funny that we knew so much about the team, and one of them was friends with Jimmer's roommate! We told them Archie told us we could go in and watch if we wanted, and they said they'd go in with us. I wasn't scared anymore if we had some other college boys with us, so we walked in! It was so amazing! KEENA YOUNG was even there! He graduated last year, and was the conference player of the year! He has been in Korea playing basketball, so I never expected to see him there! We almost fainted when we saw him--I couldn't believe it! He even came over and said hi to us! We tried to be all sneaky by taking pictures while holding our cameras in our laps...that's why my foot is in a lot of the pictures. We had to leave before it was over if we wanted to eat dinner, but oh my is was the most amazing day! :)
We couldn't go on Friday, but those two days were great! I can't wait to go again! EFY stuff was fun too, the worst part is just walking everywhere. Good practice for when I go to college I guess! Oh and we also met a counselor who looked and acted exactly like Jimmer Fredette! Awkward and cute! Go Cougars!
*I don't know why my picture with Michael is all messed up, but you get the idea!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
in this moment
Today was the last official day of school, and I only had one class--ceramics. After that I went to my photo class to clean so she would raise my grade! That sounds kind of lame, but at least I took the initiative to do what it took to get and A. My mom would be so proud. My grades are much better this term than they were last term, and I'm pretty happy about all of them. What really bugs me, though, is that my grade in English was an A for the whole entire term until yesterday. I got a 20/29 on the final, and that's not super horrible. I didn't think it was bad enough to drop my grade 3%! But oh well, it's finally just over. One more year of high school! I'm also really excited to go to graduation this Friday at the Marriott Center! Whoo!
Last Friday me and some of my friends went to the Brick Oven to celebrate my friend Hailey's birthday. It was really fun, and I haven't been there in forever! After that we watched Step Up, and it was the first time I've seen it. I only got about half way though, because -suprise!- I have the earliest curfew out of everyone.;) I am so abused.
Tomorrow is yearbook day! I LOVE yearbooks, but it does get annoying to write for a couple of hours straight. I'm so excited though! :)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
I won't say I'm in love...
Finally all of the AP tests are over, and homework is starting to wind down where I have almost nothing. Actual school isn't necessarily easy yet, but a couple of weeks will change that. I don't even know what to think anymore. I love not having to do homework and waking up at the of dawn everyday, but it's all going so fast and I have no control over anything. When I think about the beginning of this year it does seem like a long time ago, but I can't believe I'm almost a SENIOR! A year from now I'll be graduating and who knows what else. I just wish I could switch the people in my class for the current senior class, with a few exceptions of course. Too bad I'm stuck with these people for another year! ;)
Isuzu Troopers are my current weakness...every time I see a dark blue one I go crazy.
Why? You may never know...
I it when people sign up to play a sport when they're a teenager and, conveniently, they've never played before in their entire life! What are they thinking? You'd think they would at least try, and actually RUN instead of walk everywhere. It seriously isn't that hard!!
I have also recently fell in love with the color orange! That reason will also remain unknown! Ha.
I have really enjoyed watching the Jazz play in the playoffs. I really thought they could win last night in LA, but they lost a really close game:(. They're getting closer every time, however, so when they win at home this Friday then they can steal the series back in LA in game 7! Woo go Jazz!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE David Archuleta! He not only the cutest person in this world, but his voice is soooo amazing! Oh my I was so excited that he made the finale! I knew he would all along, but it's so fun to see his reactions because he's so genuine about everything he does. His version of "With You" by Chris Brown on Tuesday was the greatest performance ever! I already loved that song, but he made it 10 times better! I can't stop watching it on YouTube! The judges gave him crap about it, but obviously they don't know good when they see it. GO DAVID!!!
Isuzu Troopers are my current weakness...every time I see a dark blue one I go crazy.
Why? You may never know...
I it when people sign up to play a sport when they're a teenager and, conveniently, they've never played before in their entire life! What are they thinking? You'd think they would at least try, and actually RUN instead of walk everywhere. It seriously isn't that hard!!
I have also recently fell in love with the color orange! That reason will also remain unknown! Ha.
I have really enjoyed watching the Jazz play in the playoffs. I really thought they could win last night in LA, but they lost a really close game:(. They're getting closer every time, however, so when they win at home this Friday then they can steal the series back in LA in game 7! Woo go Jazz!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE David Archuleta! He not only the cutest person in this world, but his voice is soooo amazing! Oh my I was so excited that he made the finale! I knew he would all along, but it's so fun to see his reactions because he's so genuine about everything he does. His version of "With You" by Chris Brown on Tuesday was the greatest performance ever! I already loved that song, but he made it 10 times better! I can't stop watching it on YouTube! The judges gave him crap about it, but obviously they don't know good when they see it. GO DAVID!!!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
That Summer
I will be so glad when next Wednesday is over with. I have two AP tests I'll be taking next Monday and Wednesday, which are Government and Calculus BC, respectively. I am pretty confident I will pass the Government one, and maybe even get a four! The Calculus one worries me a lot, considering my schedule for next year weighs heavily on the score I receive. If I pass--I don't have to take math at all next year, and I get some serious college credit! If I don't--I have to rearrange my whole schedule for next year to take the class again and have another chance of passing! I will also have to drop some of the other classes I signed up for. I choose passing! I barely passed on the practice test we just had...but hey, it's still passing! We're also doing another practice on this Saturday, which I think will really help me!
As much as I want next week to pass, I strangely don't want school to end. I have never felt this way before, and it's very weird. It's definitely because of the senior class--I love it a lot, and don't want them to leave sooo badly! I know this sounds bad, but I really don't like my class at all. Next year won't be fun. I'm sure it will end up being alright, but I don't even want to think about that now. I think that being football manager caused me to meet a ton of seniors that I'm now friends with, and also that a lot of my classes are mostly seniors. My class is so boring, and even the sophomores beat us in Spirit Bowl! (This big competition we have between classes to earn the coveted Spirit Title! It was super embarrassing that everyone killed us...) I still can't believe I don't want school to be over, but I really, really don't.
Graduation- Vitamin C
A really cool song that sums a lot about high school...
As much as I want next week to pass, I strangely don't want school to end. I have never felt this way before, and it's very weird. It's definitely because of the senior class--I love it a lot, and don't want them to leave sooo badly! I know this sounds bad, but I really don't like my class at all. Next year won't be fun. I'm sure it will end up being alright, but I don't even want to think about that now. I think that being football manager caused me to meet a ton of seniors that I'm now friends with, and also that a lot of my classes are mostly seniors. My class is so boring, and even the sophomores beat us in Spirit Bowl! (This big competition we have between classes to earn the coveted Spirit Title! It was super embarrassing that everyone killed us...) I still can't believe I don't want school to be over, but I really, really don't.
Graduation- Vitamin C
A really cool song that sums a lot about high school...
Monday, April 21, 2008
Seventeen
Last Saturday, the 19th, was my seventeenth birthday. To celebrate, I woke up at 8 a.m. to drive two hours to my grandparent's. I know you're jealous. Just kidding, it was a fun day, just that part of it sucked. We went to go to two of my cousin's baby and wedding showers. My cousin Heidi is having a baby boy at the end of May, and my cousin Jamie is getting married on May 1st. The food was excellent, and it was fun to be around everyone. After that, we went to Brenda and Fritz's house to see their newly remodeled kitchen which looked VERY nice, and we stayed and talked for a little while. Then, we went to my grandparent's and had soup and bread my grandma made, which was delicious, then we watched the last part of the Jazz game!
On Sunday the whole family came out to Grandma and Grandpa's house to have dinner. It was so delicious! After that I finally got to open my presents, including this card from Fritz and Brenda. Fritz wrote that if I could find what he added to the card he would give me $5, but I found out even before I read that part! It was actually the first thing I saw when I opened it! See if you can see it..........look above her pants..........
Haha! So after handing over the five bucks, he called me a perv the rest of the day for noticing it first thing.
I really love going there and having everyone there to talk to...I have never laughed so hard in my life! Both sides of my family are hilarious, and i always laugh like no other when they're around.
On Sunday the whole family came out to Grandma and Grandpa's house to have dinner. It was so delicious! After that I finally got to open my presents, including this card from Fritz and Brenda. Fritz wrote that if I could find what he added to the card he would give me $5, but I found out even before I read that part! It was actually the first thing I saw when I opened it! See if you can see it..........look above her pants..........
Haha! So after handing over the five bucks, he called me a perv the rest of the day for noticing it first thing.
I really love going there and having everyone there to talk to...I have never laughed so hard in my life! Both sides of my family are hilarious, and i always laugh like no other when they're around.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Here Comes the Sun
I know it's been a while, and I tried writing a few days ago but when I went to post it disappeared! So I just gave up. And I was mad cause it was a good one too! And I don't remember everything I wrote so I'll write what I do remember I guess...
The Y Awards were great, and Bryan Kehl did come! Oh, and he was sitting in the row right in front of me and my dad! I think I almost fell over in my chair when I saw him standing there...and of course I was just staring at him throughout the whole show. And he did win the Spirit of Sport award! His speech really stole the whole show. He started out by thanking his "wife", but pretty much everybody knew he wasn't married so we all laughed...then he said if he starts thanking her in public then maybe she'll stop hiding. Right then I wanted to jump up and scream, "It's me! It's me!"--but somehow I managed to have a little self-control. I wish I would have though! He then thanked Jonathan Tavernari-who was dressed in an all-white tuxedo-for dressing for the wedding! Then the cameras showed Tavernari and he looked so embarrassed! It was the best!
Speaking of which, Tavernari won the male crowd-pleaser! I was so happy because NO ONE deserves that award like JT does, no one can bring a crowd to their feet so fast. His speech was cute, at some points it looked like he was going to cry! But he looked really good in that tux--and he would be the only one to wear it, too. The football team won "team of the year", and of course Bryan Kehl was the first to stand up and walk up to the stage. I didn't think anyone else would, but finally they got the courage I guess. Harvey Unga, football running back, won newcomer of the year. I'm really glad he won as well, and his speech was really long because he said he might not get another chance so he had to take his time! Also, Dave Rose, men's basketball coach, won the highest honor of the night. It is given to whomever impacts sports in Utah the most for that year. It was a pretty big deal, and I was really happy! Next year though--men's basketball will win team of the year for sure!
The entertainment of the night was John Bytheway, and I always love listening to him. He was pretty good for a religion teacher! He did this one thing where he had his 10-year-old son come out and he named two players and his son would name another player that the previous two are equal to. For example: Matt Allen(10)+Sam Burgess(20)=Lee Cummard(30)! It was so funny because me and my friend Michelle do that kind of thing all the time! Instead of saying a number we'll just name a player, and we both always know what the other is talking about! I could have so showed up that little boy. It was a really fun time.
Last Saturday, I took the ACT for the 4th(yes, 4th) time. It's not like my other scores have been bad, it's just that I want all the practice I can get, because my ultimate goal is to get a 30. I also am really OCD when it comes to filling in bubbles and I need to get used to the time limits and everything. My last score was only 3 points off of my goal, so as long as I improve then I'm good--I still can take it at least 2 more times. And also, left-handers are treated like outcasts when it comes to the ACT! Seriously, I go in and they assign me to this corner desk all by myself so I won't "cheat". Everyone else can sit wherever they want, but I sure can't because I'm a cheater.
As soon as I got home, me and my family went to the BYU football blue and white game. It was fun, and I am so excited because I got my year's first SUNBURN! I know it's weird but it made me so glad that it was actually warm enough to get burned pretty good in about an hour. I LOVE that feeling.
I also love it when you're coming to an intersection where the light is red, but right when you're about to stop it turns green...so you never actually have to stop! It's great!
For spring break this week, we went to the zoo, my first time probably since I went to the San Diego zoo when I was four. It was cool, but little kids should not be allowed in. That might defeat the purpose, but they were so annoying! And just so you know, if you see someone push the button of a drinking fountain and it doesn't work, it won't work if you try right after. I don't think some people can magically turn on drinking fountains and "come to the rescue." None of their fountains were on yet because of it being earlier in the year, and we sat next to one while we were eating lunch. I kid you not, at least fifty people came up and tried to turn it on, one right after the other. I wanted to post a sign over it or something--but that probably wouldn't have stopped some people. I also got a reassurance of why you don't touch your mouth to the nozzle...plenty of kids were standing there licking it, trying to suck out water or something. I have never been more disgusted in my life. Oh, and I got another sunburn that day! But that was the last of the warmth...:(
Right now I'm trying to enjoy spring break, but I'm kind of upset that I had to wear pants today. Isn't spring break supposed to warm the whole time?
The Y Awards were great, and Bryan Kehl did come! Oh, and he was sitting in the row right in front of me and my dad! I think I almost fell over in my chair when I saw him standing there...and of course I was just staring at him throughout the whole show. And he did win the Spirit of Sport award! His speech really stole the whole show. He started out by thanking his "wife", but pretty much everybody knew he wasn't married so we all laughed...then he said if he starts thanking her in public then maybe she'll stop hiding. Right then I wanted to jump up and scream, "It's me! It's me!"--but somehow I managed to have a little self-control. I wish I would have though! He then thanked Jonathan Tavernari-who was dressed in an all-white tuxedo-for dressing for the wedding! Then the cameras showed Tavernari and he looked so embarrassed! It was the best!
Speaking of which, Tavernari won the male crowd-pleaser! I was so happy because NO ONE deserves that award like JT does, no one can bring a crowd to their feet so fast. His speech was cute, at some points it looked like he was going to cry! But he looked really good in that tux--and he would be the only one to wear it, too. The football team won "team of the year", and of course Bryan Kehl was the first to stand up and walk up to the stage. I didn't think anyone else would, but finally they got the courage I guess. Harvey Unga, football running back, won newcomer of the year. I'm really glad he won as well, and his speech was really long because he said he might not get another chance so he had to take his time! Also, Dave Rose, men's basketball coach, won the highest honor of the night. It is given to whomever impacts sports in Utah the most for that year. It was a pretty big deal, and I was really happy! Next year though--men's basketball will win team of the year for sure!
The entertainment of the night was John Bytheway, and I always love listening to him. He was pretty good for a religion teacher! He did this one thing where he had his 10-year-old son come out and he named two players and his son would name another player that the previous two are equal to. For example: Matt Allen(10)+Sam Burgess(20)=Lee Cummard(30)! It was so funny because me and my friend Michelle do that kind of thing all the time! Instead of saying a number we'll just name a player, and we both always know what the other is talking about! I could have so showed up that little boy. It was a really fun time.
Last Saturday, I took the ACT for the 4th(yes, 4th) time. It's not like my other scores have been bad, it's just that I want all the practice I can get, because my ultimate goal is to get a 30. I also am really OCD when it comes to filling in bubbles and I need to get used to the time limits and everything. My last score was only 3 points off of my goal, so as long as I improve then I'm good--I still can take it at least 2 more times. And also, left-handers are treated like outcasts when it comes to the ACT! Seriously, I go in and they assign me to this corner desk all by myself so I won't "cheat". Everyone else can sit wherever they want, but I sure can't because I'm a cheater.
As soon as I got home, me and my family went to the BYU football blue and white game. It was fun, and I am so excited because I got my year's first SUNBURN! I know it's weird but it made me so glad that it was actually warm enough to get burned pretty good in about an hour. I LOVE that feeling.
I also love it when you're coming to an intersection where the light is red, but right when you're about to stop it turns green...so you never actually have to stop! It's great!
For spring break this week, we went to the zoo, my first time probably since I went to the San Diego zoo when I was four. It was cool, but little kids should not be allowed in. That might defeat the purpose, but they were so annoying! And just so you know, if you see someone push the button of a drinking fountain and it doesn't work, it won't work if you try right after. I don't think some people can magically turn on drinking fountains and "come to the rescue." None of their fountains were on yet because of it being earlier in the year, and we sat next to one while we were eating lunch. I kid you not, at least fifty people came up and tried to turn it on, one right after the other. I wanted to post a sign over it or something--but that probably wouldn't have stopped some people. I also got a reassurance of why you don't touch your mouth to the nozzle...plenty of kids were standing there licking it, trying to suck out water or something. I have never been more disgusted in my life. Oh, and I got another sunburn that day! But that was the last of the warmth...:(
Right now I'm trying to enjoy spring break, but I'm kind of upset that I had to wear pants today. Isn't spring break supposed to warm the whole time?
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Just when you though it was over...
BYU basketball may be technically "over" for this season, but the awards keep coming! Tonight are the annual "Y" Awards at the Wilkinson Center. There are many different categories, and they are given to BYU athletes of all sports, men and women. The categories men's basketball players are nominated for are the following:
Men's Crowd Pleaser- Jonathan Tavernari....I really don't see how anyone else could win this
Spirit of Sport(for seniors only)- Sam Burgess...Bryan Kehl* is also nominated in this category! That's a tough one, but at least one of those two better win or I'll be livid.
Male Athlete of the Year- Lee Cummard...he is going against Max Hall(amazing FB QB), but I mean, it's Lee!
*Bryan Kehl is the most amazing football player I have ever witnessed, and I love him I love him I love him. He is also nominated for the Johnson Service Award. I really want him to win something! And I really hope he'll be there...NFL combines are over..so Bryan please come back!;)
I am soooo excited, and I actually get to be there in person! Thank you Mom and Dad for belonging to the Cougar Club and I'm glad that all of that bugging you to let me go paid off. I'll update on who won, and there better be some basketball and Bryan Kehl mentioned! I'm bummed there aren't more of them in the nominations--I guess their attempts to call all the the sports "equal", but we all know that isn't true!
I should be doing homework(studying for the AP Calculus test and the ACT) but big surprise--
I don't feel like it. Meh.
Songs of the Day:
Then They Do-Trace Adkins...it's so true, though I don't totally know first hand, you'll have to listen! I have loved this song forever!
We Danced Anyway-Deana Carter...I hadn't heard this for so long until just recently, and I remembered how much I love it!
Oh, and by the way, Kansas won the NCAA championship yesterday in an overtime thriller! I was happy because I just didn't want Memphis to win for some reason. Just to re-emphasize:
FREE THROWS WIN GAMES...FREE THROWS LOSE GAMES
Men's Crowd Pleaser- Jonathan Tavernari....I really don't see how anyone else could win this
Spirit of Sport(for seniors only)- Sam Burgess...Bryan Kehl* is also nominated in this category! That's a tough one, but at least one of those two better win or I'll be livid.
Male Athlete of the Year- Lee Cummard...he is going against Max Hall(amazing FB QB), but I mean, it's Lee!
*Bryan Kehl is the most amazing football player I have ever witnessed, and I love him I love him I love him. He is also nominated for the Johnson Service Award. I really want him to win something! And I really hope he'll be there...NFL combines are over..so Bryan please come back!;)
I am soooo excited, and I actually get to be there in person! Thank you Mom and Dad for belonging to the Cougar Club and I'm glad that all of that bugging you to let me go paid off. I'll update on who won, and there better be some basketball and Bryan Kehl mentioned! I'm bummed there aren't more of them in the nominations--I guess their attempts to call all the the sports "equal", but we all know that isn't true!
I should be doing homework(studying for the AP Calculus test and the ACT) but big surprise--
I don't feel like it. Meh.
Songs of the Day:
Then They Do-Trace Adkins...it's so true, though I don't totally know first hand, you'll have to listen! I have loved this song forever!
We Danced Anyway-Deana Carter...I hadn't heard this for so long until just recently, and I remembered how much I love it!
Oh, and by the way, Kansas won the NCAA championship yesterday in an overtime thriller! I was happy because I just didn't want Memphis to win for some reason. Just to re-emphasize:
FREE THROWS WIN GAMES...FREE THROWS LOSE GAMES
Sunday, April 6, 2008
the Good Stuff
It's been a while, but I don't know what even write! Basketball is over, except for the national championship tomorrow between Memphis and Kansas. I was really surprised that they beat UCLA and North Carolina, respectively. Pretty much my bracket sucked. First of all I picked Tennessee to make it to the finals, but they only made it to the Sweet Sixteen. After I found that out, I picked North Carolina to take it all. Well, I was wrong about that one. I'll just go out there and pick Kansas to win, so we'll see how that goes.
Today and yesterday were general conference, and I really enjoyed it (as long as I didn't fall asleep--oops!). I especially liked Elder Ballard's talk Sunday afternoon about mothers. He is a funny guy. "I let the cheerios get away from me--that was embarrassing!" Hahaha I died laughing when he was talking about taking care of his 6 young children during church while his wife was singing in the choir. I also really loved President Monson's talks. He was very entertaining too! It was kind of weird having a prophet besides President Hinkley at a general conference. He is the only prophet I really remember. I am really excited though for Pres. Monson, he is awesome. Oh yeah, and my claim to fame is a couple of years ago at a BYU basketball game, he was there watching. After the game, me and my friend were standing by the locker room entrance and he walked by and actually jumped up and gave us a high-five! See, I told you everything good in this world has to do with BYU basketball!
Also, I want to do this new thing where each blog post(as long as I remember), I'll list a few of my favorite songs at the time. Lately there's been a ton of good ones so it's going to be hard! They are really worth listening to!
Take a Bow- Rihanna
The lyrics are so funny and mean, in a good way of course! I love it!
Better as a Memory- Kenny Chesney
This song is sooooo AMAZING! The lyrics are just too good, but I kinda makes you sad.
Dance Floor Anthem- Good Charlotte
A good one to rock out to! I'm surprised at how much I like it!
And one last thing, I also found a new favorite quote:
Memory is a child walking along a seashore
You never can tell what small pebble it will pick up
and store away among its treasured things.
--Pierce Harris
It makes me think a lot of how memory works and stuff, for some reason it just is a really deep quote for me.
Today and yesterday were general conference, and I really enjoyed it (as long as I didn't fall asleep--oops!). I especially liked Elder Ballard's talk Sunday afternoon about mothers. He is a funny guy. "I let the cheerios get away from me--that was embarrassing!" Hahaha I died laughing when he was talking about taking care of his 6 young children during church while his wife was singing in the choir. I also really loved President Monson's talks. He was very entertaining too! It was kind of weird having a prophet besides President Hinkley at a general conference. He is the only prophet I really remember. I am really excited though for Pres. Monson, he is awesome. Oh yeah, and my claim to fame is a couple of years ago at a BYU basketball game, he was there watching. After the game, me and my friend were standing by the locker room entrance and he walked by and actually jumped up and gave us a high-five! See, I told you everything good in this world has to do with BYU basketball!
Also, I want to do this new thing where each blog post(as long as I remember), I'll list a few of my favorite songs at the time. Lately there's been a ton of good ones so it's going to be hard! They are really worth listening to!
Take a Bow- Rihanna
The lyrics are so funny and mean, in a good way of course! I love it!
Better as a Memory- Kenny Chesney
This song is sooooo AMAZING! The lyrics are just too good, but I kinda makes you sad.
Dance Floor Anthem- Good Charlotte
A good one to rock out to! I'm surprised at how much I like it!
And one last thing, I also found a new favorite quote:
Memory is a child walking along a seashore
You never can tell what small pebble it will pick up
and store away among its treasured things.
--Pierce Harris
It makes me think a lot of how memory works and stuff, for some reason it just is a really deep quote for me.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Preference
Ok well now that BYU basketball is over, *tear*, I'm writing about some other stuff for a while until I start talking about football. March 15th was Preference at Timpanogos, and it was really fun! We went ice skating during the day and I didn't fall once! That was only the 2nd or 3rd time I've ever been ice skating in my life so that's quite an accomplishment. The dance was at the Cedar Hills golf course, so it's a good thing Kasey is a golfer or I never would have found it. I guess that's why I went with him.....haha.
This is also the first dance where I actually kind of like the pictures, so that's the only reason I posted them!
I know it's been a while since I've written, but I've been kind of upset about all that's happened. Not only did BYU lose in the first round of the NCAA tournament, but to make matters worse, UNLV won. UNLV was matched up with Kent State. Ya, I know, I've never heard of them either. Can you say easy? BYU on the other was to play Texas A&M, a big, athletic team. They've had their ups and downs this season, and they happened to give BYU their best game of the year.
Josh Carter had the game of his life, even with a defender in his face he was knocking down shots left and right. The game started 11-0 A&M. Though the Cougars clawed their way back to a tied score at half time, their poor start was the beginning of their end. They all looked nervous and intimidated, and that's not how they are at all. The irony of it all is that Jimmer Fredette, the freshman, was the bright spot of the team in the games that have counted the most. He was the reason the UNLV championship was as close as it was, and played a career-high of minutes with 34 in the NCAA tourney. He will do great things with his three remaining years, I can't wait to see him improve even more!
This was one of the best seasons in Cougar history, but a season without a tournament victory just isn't as satisfying. Here's to a victory(or two or three...) next year in the NCAA's. As good as they were this year, next year will be even better. The three leading scorers are all back(Cummard, Plaisted, Tavernari), and with Fredette they will be unstoppable next season!
Josh Carter had the game of his life, even with a defender in his face he was knocking down shots left and right. The game started 11-0 A&M. Though the Cougars clawed their way back to a tied score at half time, their poor start was the beginning of their end. They all looked nervous and intimidated, and that's not how they are at all. The irony of it all is that Jimmer Fredette, the freshman, was the bright spot of the team in the games that have counted the most. He was the reason the UNLV championship was as close as it was, and played a career-high of minutes with 34 in the NCAA tourney. He will do great things with his three remaining years, I can't wait to see him improve even more!
This was one of the best seasons in Cougar history, but a season without a tournament victory just isn't as satisfying. Here's to a victory(or two or three...) next year in the NCAA's. As good as they were this year, next year will be even better. The three leading scorers are all back(Cummard, Plaisted, Tavernari), and with Fredette they will be unstoppable next season!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
From Tournament Drama to More Tournaments!
So it's been a while since my last post, and TONS has happened since then. The tournament took place, and I was right on 1 1/2 of my game predictions. In the first game, we won by over 20 (27 to be exact!), but we played Colorado State instead of Wyoming. Who knew the Rams could pull off their first conference victory of the year in the tourney? Good for them. My second game prediction was pretty much -on if I do say so myself. The game against San Diego State was pretty close, with the lead changing multiple times throughout, but the Cougars won by 9. And finally, I was unfortunately very wrong in the championship game prediction. :( Although BYU came out to lead by as many as 11 in the first half, but the crowd and the 3 other UNLV players, aka the refs, got the Rebels back in the game and they won, 76-61.
I would really like to know what would happen if the Cougars and Rebels played on an actually neutral court in the tournament, not UNLV's home court. Ya sure, people can say it wasn't really their home court because I mean, hello, instead of saying Rebels on the court it says the Mountain West Tournament, AND there were BYU fans there! How could it possibly be their home court if they were wearing the dark jerseys? Okay, well I don't think people realize what a good thing familiarity is. To be able to practice and play at the same place they've been playing all year, to sleep in their own beds, and to use their own locker rooms seems pretty home-courtish to me. Maybe everyone has forgotten the 74-48 BYU blowout they handed to the Rebels in Provo. Obviously home-court has a lot to do with it, but that's just me. I'm not saying the Rebels aren't good, and that's just the thing! If they are good, it makes the whole thing even less fair.
Not to mention, the Rebels barely escaped with their lives in the first round, winning by one point over TCU on a crap-foul call. Yeah, that still makes me mad. On top of all that, the Rebel fans are the most classless people on the face of the planet. After the game, they rushed the court after repeatedly told not to, then started riots by literally picking fights with the BYU fans. I heard one story where there was a pregnant woman crying in the bathroom because her husband was all y out in the hall after getting punched in the face. That's what you get when you sell alcohol mixed with losers. Now that I've vented a little....
On a better note, Lee Cummard made the all-tournament team after his 19 and 20 point performances in the first games, followed by a not-so-great but still good 11 points in the championship. AND the Cougars set tournament records in the game against Colorado State for highest margin of victory(27), and highest field-goal percentage(65.2%).
On to Selection Sunday:
The Cougars ended up in the Western Region as an 8-seed facing the 9-seed Texas A&M this Thursday. I'll admit I'm a little disappointed, especially because UNLV also received an 8-seed. BYU overall is much better and had a much better season--but at least they didn't get any better, that would have really been stupid. Alas, the Cougars are going dancing for the second year in a row, and I know they can win it! I can't wait for Thursday!
Go Cougars!!
I would really like to know what would happen if the Cougars and Rebels played on an actually neutral court in the tournament, not UNLV's home court. Ya sure, people can say it wasn't really their home court because I mean, hello, instead of saying Rebels on the court it says the Mountain West Tournament, AND there were BYU fans there! How could it possibly be their home court if they were wearing the dark jerseys? Okay, well I don't think people realize what a good thing familiarity is. To be able to practice and play at the same place they've been playing all year, to sleep in their own beds, and to use their own locker rooms seems pretty home-courtish to me. Maybe everyone has forgotten the 74-48 BYU blowout they handed to the Rebels in Provo. Obviously home-court has a lot to do with it, but that's just me. I'm not saying the Rebels aren't good, and that's just the thing! If they are good, it makes the whole thing even less fair.
Not to mention, the Rebels barely escaped with their lives in the first round, winning by one point over TCU on a crap-foul call. Yeah, that still makes me mad. On top of all that, the Rebel fans are the most classless people on the face of the planet. After the game, they rushed the court after repeatedly told not to, then started riots by literally picking fights with the BYU fans. I heard one story where there was a pregnant woman crying in the bathroom because her husband was all y out in the hall after getting punched in the face. That's what you get when you sell alcohol mixed with losers. Now that I've vented a little....
On a better note, Lee Cummard made the all-tournament team after his 19 and 20 point performances in the first games, followed by a not-so-great but still good 11 points in the championship. AND the Cougars set tournament records in the game against Colorado State for highest margin of victory(27), and highest field-goal percentage(65.2%).
On to Selection Sunday:
The Cougars ended up in the Western Region as an 8-seed facing the 9-seed Texas A&M this Thursday. I'll admit I'm a little disappointed, especially because UNLV also received an 8-seed. BYU overall is much better and had a much better season--but at least they didn't get any better, that would have really been stupid. Alas, the Cougars are going dancing for the second year in a row, and I know they can win it! I can't wait for Thursday!
Go Cougars!!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Well, now it's official. We have the trophy to prove it. MWC Champions 2007-08!!! How cool is it that for the last two years, not only has BYU won the conference title outright, but both times the trophy was presented at the last game in front of all the fans. That just proves how important the New Mexico game last week was! And it was senior day! The three seniors, Sam Burgess, Ben Murdock, and Vuk Ivanovic were honored before the game. The song they played during the video tribute made me so sad though! What did they do that for? I will miss Sam most of all, he's such a big part of the team on and off the court. And Ben surprised everyone, having an excellent season as the starting point guard. Vuk has been injured so hasn't really been a factor this year.
The game went as just about everybody expected, with a huge win and an undefeated home season. Another big thing that happened was Jonathan Tavernari's record-breaking night. His four three-pointers put him at 76 treys for the season, 2 more than Andy Toolson's old record. Oh and one more thing. Tavernari is only a sophomore!
After the game, the trophy was presented by President Samuelson and Tom Holmoe, BYU's athletic director. Burgess held it high while walking to the student section, reflecting everything this team has been working for all season. Everything, that is, except for a MWC tournament championship and a run in the NCAA tourney. Speaking of which.....
Here are some of my post-season predictions.....
1. In the first round of the conference tourney in Vegas, BYU plays Wyoming and wins by about 20.
2. In the second round, BYU plays San Diego State, and will pull away to win a tight one by 10.
3. In the Championship the Cougars play UNLV on their home court, but will come out fired up and win it all!
4. For the NCAA tourney, the Cougars will get a 6th seed and we'll see from there.....
I know they can have a good run in the Big Dance if they play like we've been seeing.
One more regular-season game at TCU tomorrow and then......VIVA LAS VEGAS!!
Go Cougars!!
The game went as just about everybody expected, with a huge win and an undefeated home season. Another big thing that happened was Jonathan Tavernari's record-breaking night. His four three-pointers put him at 76 treys for the season, 2 more than Andy Toolson's old record. Oh and one more thing. Tavernari is only a sophomore!
After the game, the trophy was presented by President Samuelson and Tom Holmoe, BYU's athletic director. Burgess held it high while walking to the student section, reflecting everything this team has been working for all season. Everything, that is, except for a MWC tournament championship and a run in the NCAA tourney. Speaking of which.....
Here are some of my post-season predictions.....
1. In the first round of the conference tourney in Vegas, BYU plays Wyoming and wins by about 20.
2. In the second round, BYU plays San Diego State, and will pull away to win a tight one by 10.
3. In the Championship the Cougars play UNLV on their home court, but will come out fired up and win it all!
4. For the NCAA tourney, the Cougars will get a 6th seed and we'll see from there.....
I know they can have a good run in the Big Dance if they play like we've been seeing.
One more regular-season game at TCU tomorrow and then......VIVA LAS VEGAS!!
Go Cougars!!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Repeat Champs!
New Mexico's win over UNLV all but guaranteed back-to-back championship seasons for the Cougars, now two games ahead of UNLV for first place! There are still two games left, one at home tonight to the second to last-place Wyoming Cowboys, and the last one on the road in Fort Worth taking on the seventh-place TCU Horned Frogs. I am VERY confident in both of them; neither should be a problem. The best part is after a win tonight, they will get their trophy in front of the fans just as it was last year after beating Utah.
The Air Force win on Saturday was full of 3-pointers, sweet assists, and awesome dunks! The first half was a little tight, but the second half was a different story. It started with a 28-5 BYU run, and the largest lead got up to 32! The highlight was definitely Tavernari's no-look, over the head pass over about three defenders, setting Plaisted up for a huge dunk! I can't even describe how amazing that pass was, but I've never seen anything like it! That Jonathan Tavernari sure knows how to be a crowd-pleaser. The victory also helped earn the Cougars a #24 national ranking, and kept the longest home win streak in the nation alive!
The game tonight is going to be sick....I can't believe it's already the last one! Let's go Cougars!
Take down the Cowboys!
The Air Force win on Saturday was full of 3-pointers, sweet assists, and awesome dunks! The first half was a little tight, but the second half was a different story. It started with a 28-5 BYU run, and the largest lead got up to 32! The highlight was definitely Tavernari's no-look, over the head pass over about three defenders, setting Plaisted up for a huge dunk! I can't even describe how amazing that pass was, but I've never seen anything like it! That Jonathan Tavernari sure knows how to be a crowd-pleaser. The victory also helped earn the Cougars a #24 national ranking, and kept the longest home win streak in the nation alive!
The game tonight is going to be sick....I can't believe it's already the last one! Let's go Cougars!
Take down the Cowboys!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Plaisted's Place
The free throw line. In a situation where he could win or lose the game for his team. No, I never thought I would say those words, but after Trent's performance in the clutch last night in New Mexico, he deserves it. Trent Plaisted has only been making a sad 37% of free throws on the road, but he was 100% when it counted.
After a hard-fought battle all around the whole night, the Lobos had a chance to win it all with about 20 seconds left in regulation. But thanks to an amazing steal by Jimmer Fredette, the game was forced in to overtime! Neither team led by more than 3 points during the extra period, but the Cougars were down by one when Plaisted was fouled on his shot attempt. I knew he could make them, although he hasn't proved it very well all season. And make them he did! That game the Lobos about 4 seconds to make it down the court and try a shot for the win. But thanks to amazing defense and a little luck,(a replay showed the shooter getting "fouled" by Plaisted with .1 seconds left, which would have sent them to the line for the win!), the mighty Cougars toughed it out in one of the toughest places to play in college basketball.
That win was EXTREMELY important, because a loss would have meant UNLV or New Mexico had a very good chance of either sharing or taking the season title. BYU should win the rest of their games, but the game to watch is the UNLV at New Mexico next Wednesday night! (Aside from the Wyoming at BYU game of course!)
Thank you Cougars for proving you can win at tough places!!
After a hard-fought battle all around the whole night, the Lobos had a chance to win it all with about 20 seconds left in regulation. But thanks to an amazing steal by Jimmer Fredette, the game was forced in to overtime! Neither team led by more than 3 points during the extra period, but the Cougars were down by one when Plaisted was fouled on his shot attempt. I knew he could make them, although he hasn't proved it very well all season. And make them he did! That game the Lobos about 4 seconds to make it down the court and try a shot for the win. But thanks to amazing defense and a little luck,(a replay showed the shooter getting "fouled" by Plaisted with .1 seconds left, which would have sent them to the line for the win!), the mighty Cougars toughed it out in one of the toughest places to play in college basketball.
That win was EXTREMELY important, because a loss would have meant UNLV or New Mexico had a very good chance of either sharing or taking the season title. BYU should win the rest of their games, but the game to watch is the UNLV at New Mexico next Wednesday night! (Aside from the Wyoming at BYU game of course!)
Thank you Cougars for proving you can win at tough places!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
you can't win 'em all
Though I thought it would be very possible to win out the rest of the season, assuring a 6 or 7 seed come NCAA tournament time. I still think the rest of the games are almost in the bag, with the biggest challenge coming tonight at the Pit in Albuquerque against the Lobos. At San Diego last Saturday, our slow start and inability to finish at the end is what cost us the game. The refs didn't help much, either. I mean, what was with that no-call on JT's three that could have tied the game with the clock winding down? But don't get me wrong, there were other opportunities to win other than just that.
That 4-point loss is in the past, and now all the Cougars have to do is show up for 40 minutes in the remaining 4 conference games. A win in the MWC tournament wouldn't help, either. To beat the Rebels on the "neutral" site which happens to be their home court would be great! It is very possible, as long as they forget everything that happened at the Thomas & Mack in January.
One more thing: The San Diego State fans are the most obnoxious fans in the conference. At least they are whenever we play their team at Cox Arena, they are just out to get "the Mormons". And just so you know, Warren Jeffs has nothing to do with BYU, so leave those signs at home next time, no one's laughing. It's also not cool to dress up as missionaries.
Go Cougars! Win it at the Pit!!
That 4-point loss is in the past, and now all the Cougars have to do is show up for 40 minutes in the remaining 4 conference games. A win in the MWC tournament wouldn't help, either. To beat the Rebels on the "neutral" site which happens to be their home court would be great! It is very possible, as long as they forget everything that happened at the Thomas & Mack in January.
One more thing: The San Diego State fans are the most obnoxious fans in the conference. At least they are whenever we play their team at Cox Arena, they are just out to get "the Mormons". And just so you know, Warren Jeffs has nothing to do with BYU, so leave those signs at home next time, no one's laughing. It's also not cool to dress up as missionaries.
Go Cougars! Win it at the Pit!!
Friday, February 22, 2008
67-59 is all I have to say
Well, another Utah game has come and gone, and once again the mighty Cougars leave with a victory! That makes 2 straight season sweeps of those guys up north in men's basketball and football, or 6 games in all! Those are obviously the two most important sports, so the Utes can go on and on about how they still beat BYU in women's basketball or gymnastics...blah, blah, blah. I to break it to you, but the 10 people who actually went to those events are the only ones who care.
That game, however, was probably the only game I've ever been to in the Marriott where I was actually a little worried. (That would have been more true for the San Diego State game when BYU escaped with a 3-point victory, but sadly that's the only conference game I wasn't able to attend.) They didn't even play the routine victory bell commercial, I'm guessing in fear that there would be no victory bell. It was very intense though, because we just couldn't put those Utes away, with our lead going back and forth from 1 to 8 the whole entire game! But the win did come, and it set a new school record of 45 home victories in a row. How fitting was is that the leading scorer with 20 and star of the show was Jonathan Tavernari #45? It's even more fitting that 44th victory over UNLV, #44 Trent Plaisted was the big story.
It was somewhat ironic how the UNLV game had about 3,000 more fans than the rival Utah game, but it was on a Saturday versus a Wednesday. The UNLV game was admittedly tons louder and more energizing. There were times at the Utah game when I wanted to stand up and start a cheer, but I was sitting by all the old people so I'm not sure how that would have worked. All in all it was a great game though, and I even caught the victory bell player of the game Chris Miles' sweatband! I also caught Lee Cummard's at the TCU game. I must just always be at the right place at the right time.
Oh, and one more thing: seriously, what is Jim Boylen's deal? This Utah coach has taken the vacant spot of most obnoxious coach in the Mountain West ever since Steve McClain was fired in Wyoming last year. Before the second half started he actually took Coach Rose with him over to the score table to instruct the refs on everything they were doing wrong and the right way to do things. Who does that? I know refs can make crappy calls sometimes, but you don't formally go tell them what to do with the other team's coach! He was also jumping up and down all over the court the whole game; I wanted him to get a tech so bad! I think he will sometime soon.
Some of my favorite signs from the game:
'Jimmer add me on Facebook!'(During pre-game warmups the team kept looking at it and laughing at him! I should have brought one that said,'Jimmer marry me!'Who needs Facebook?)
'This is the 'Plais'ted!' So clever.....
'Because of you we the U!' Classic!
Final thoughts:
In the post-game interview of the UNLV game Tavernari wore a Gatsby white hat, a sweater vest, and dress pants. After the Utah game he wore an all black suit! He said it was because his guardians from when he lived in Vegas picked them out for him. I'm not sure why, but I loved it! "My mom said I look cute. I sent her a picture."--that's exactly his personality!
That game, however, was probably the only game I've ever been to in the Marriott where I was actually a little worried. (That would have been more true for the San Diego State game when BYU escaped with a 3-point victory, but sadly that's the only conference game I wasn't able to attend.) They didn't even play the routine victory bell commercial, I'm guessing in fear that there would be no victory bell. It was very intense though, because we just couldn't put those Utes away, with our lead going back and forth from 1 to 8 the whole entire game! But the win did come, and it set a new school record of 45 home victories in a row. How fitting was is that the leading scorer with 20 and star of the show was Jonathan Tavernari #45? It's even more fitting that 44th victory over UNLV, #44 Trent Plaisted was the big story.
It was somewhat ironic how the UNLV game had about 3,000 more fans than the rival Utah game, but it was on a Saturday versus a Wednesday. The UNLV game was admittedly tons louder and more energizing. There were times at the Utah game when I wanted to stand up and start a cheer, but I was sitting by all the old people so I'm not sure how that would have worked. All in all it was a great game though, and I even caught the victory bell player of the game Chris Miles' sweatband! I also caught Lee Cummard's at the TCU game. I must just always be at the right place at the right time.
Oh, and one more thing: seriously, what is Jim Boylen's deal? This Utah coach has taken the vacant spot of most obnoxious coach in the Mountain West ever since Steve McClain was fired in Wyoming last year. Before the second half started he actually took Coach Rose with him over to the score table to instruct the refs on everything they were doing wrong and the right way to do things. Who does that? I know refs can make crappy calls sometimes, but you don't formally go tell them what to do with the other team's coach! He was also jumping up and down all over the court the whole game; I wanted him to get a tech so bad! I think he will sometime soon.
Some of my favorite signs from the game:
'Jimmer add me on Facebook!'(During pre-game warmups the team kept looking at it and laughing at him! I should have brought one that said,'Jimmer marry me!'Who needs Facebook?)
'This is the 'Plais'ted!' So clever.....
'Because of you we the U!' Classic!
Final thoughts:
In the post-game interview of the UNLV game Tavernari wore a Gatsby white hat, a sweater vest, and dress pants. After the Utah game he wore an all black suit! He said it was because his guardians from when he lived in Vegas picked them out for him. I'm not sure why, but I loved it! "My mom said I look cute. I sent her a picture."--that's exactly his personality!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
My first practice!
Well my life is finally complete. Yesterday for the first time, I went to a BYU basketball practice! That may not sound very exciting for most people, but think about it: 2 hours just getting to sit there watching the best team in the world having fun and joking around. When the team was just around, Lee Cummard sat on the team's bench and started making threes while sitting way behind the line! Then he came so close while lying on the score table at half court! He is just too amazing. Me and Michelle were practically the only ones there, so no one was there to take away from our delight.
There's also another reason of why it was the best. After the team was done and just a few were left, Jonathan Tavernari started waving at us! He must have recognized us from when he met us earlier! It was the best feeling in the world to know that he knew who we were! So then we just sat there staring at him and another manager or something play around for about 20 minutes. And for your information, he is one of the most hilarious people ever! He sounded like a comedian out there....and he even did this little shimmy dance which was so cute! Here are some of my favorite quotes of his from yesterday.....
"Hi what's your name? I'm 6'6"."
"If I don't make it in basketball, I'm going to be a comedian."
While some other guys were walking in together: "Are you guys gay together or something? I swear I never see you apart! Do you shower together too? Man I'm really disappointed."
"I'm a high-roller."
When this other guy told him he owed him money: "Sorry I gotta go, my momma just called. My momma called! I have to go!"
"Man, Chuck Norris likes men."
There was much more, but those were my favorites. Who knew he was so funny? I did! Then, when he was about to leave, me and Michelle finally worked up the courage to go and talk to him! He even let us on the court and let us sit right by him on their actual bench! We were so close, I could even see the stubble on his legs growing back! Yes, he shaves his legs. We talked to him for like 10 minutes! And then he said he'd see us at the Utah game because he asked if we were going, and of course we are! It was the funnest day ever!!
Well, now I'm going to the Utah game....and I can't wait for us to kick some trash.
There's also another reason of why it was the best. After the team was done and just a few were left, Jonathan Tavernari started waving at us! He must have recognized us from when he met us earlier! It was the best feeling in the world to know that he knew who we were! So then we just sat there staring at him and another manager or something play around for about 20 minutes. And for your information, he is one of the most hilarious people ever! He sounded like a comedian out there....and he even did this little shimmy dance which was so cute! Here are some of my favorite quotes of his from yesterday.....
"Hi what's your name? I'm 6'6"."
"If I don't make it in basketball, I'm going to be a comedian."
While some other guys were walking in together: "Are you guys gay together or something? I swear I never see you apart! Do you shower together too? Man I'm really disappointed."
"I'm a high-roller."
When this other guy told him he owed him money: "Sorry I gotta go, my momma just called. My momma called! I have to go!"
"Man, Chuck Norris likes men."
There was much more, but those were my favorites. Who knew he was so funny? I did! Then, when he was about to leave, me and Michelle finally worked up the courage to go and talk to him! He even let us on the court and let us sit right by him on their actual bench! We were so close, I could even see the stubble on his legs growing back! Yes, he shaves his legs. We talked to him for like 10 minutes! And then he said he'd see us at the Utah game because he asked if we were going, and of course we are! It was the funnest day ever!!
Well, now I'm going to the Utah game....and I can't wait for us to kick some trash.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sweet, Sweet Revenge
Well I decided to get a blog after I saw my sisters...but mine will be kind of different. Most everything I say will have something to do with BYU sports--pretty much all men's basketball right now. Not just BYU, but the whole Mountain West Conference! But first, I'll start with a bad memory of earlier in the season...
Let's face it-no one wants to remember that sad excuse for a basketball game in January when the Cougars lost by 29 to UNLV on their home floor. It was hard to believe BYU was the team to beat--but that's just why it was such a horrible loss. The Cougars are so good that every team somewhat singles that game out as something they want to win so bad their teeth hurt. That same thing happened last year at San Diego, and it happened at the Thomas & Mack this year, with a possible repeat at the home of the Aztecs. But back to UNLV, at that game they played tougher defense and were as aggressive as any team I've ever seen. Give them credit--they got what they wanted, but that loss fueled the Marriott Center fire hotter than I've ever seen it.
The Rebels came to Provo last Saturday hoping to put an end to the Cougar's 43-game win streak at home, as well as work their way closer to the top of the Mountain West. But hoping was as close as they would come.
A few minutes in to the game when the score was 7-6 BYU, I was scared that it would be a close one the whole way through. But that was definitely where the closeness ended. The Cougars made shots, the Rebels didn't. The Cougars had the white-out crowd of over 23,000 behind them, the Rebels had a few scattered fans here and there. It was seriously the most exciting and energy-filled place that I have ever been in. One of my favorite parts of games in the Marriott Center is when players on the opposing team foul out and the student section chants, "Left, right, left, right, left, right, SIT DOWN!" Two of the Rebels fouled out--twice the fun. 74-48. Just let the score do the talking. Every BYU player came to win--and win they did. As usual, Lee 'the Spiderman' Cummard had a stellar performance with 18 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. But Trent Plaisted was the man with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a block. He also had 4 dunks that brought the house down. The best part is that he was 6 of 8 on free-throws, forgetting all about his 1 of 10 performance in Vegas. And even though Tavernari only had 6 points, I was pleased with his selection and willingness to give up his good shot for a better one, having 4 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal of his own. Even the freshmen came off the bench for immediate impact. Chris Collinsworth had huge defensive presence and a Cougar game-high number of rebounds with 9. Jimmer Fredette had 9 points and even had the opportunity to play some point guard while tying his season-high of minutes with 24. Chris Miles was very aggressive and played awesome as well. I believe the Cougar student section summed it all up with their chant with about 2 minutes left in the game--"We want Utah, we want Utah, we want Utah!" Although this game felt like a rivalry game, I can't wait for this Wednesday when the real rivals come to town. Bring it on!
Let's face it-no one wants to remember that sad excuse for a basketball game in January when the Cougars lost by 29 to UNLV on their home floor. It was hard to believe BYU was the team to beat--but that's just why it was such a horrible loss. The Cougars are so good that every team somewhat singles that game out as something they want to win so bad their teeth hurt. That same thing happened last year at San Diego, and it happened at the Thomas & Mack this year, with a possible repeat at the home of the Aztecs. But back to UNLV, at that game they played tougher defense and were as aggressive as any team I've ever seen. Give them credit--they got what they wanted, but that loss fueled the Marriott Center fire hotter than I've ever seen it.
The Rebels came to Provo last Saturday hoping to put an end to the Cougar's 43-game win streak at home, as well as work their way closer to the top of the Mountain West. But hoping was as close as they would come.
A few minutes in to the game when the score was 7-6 BYU, I was scared that it would be a close one the whole way through. But that was definitely where the closeness ended. The Cougars made shots, the Rebels didn't. The Cougars had the white-out crowd of over 23,000 behind them, the Rebels had a few scattered fans here and there. It was seriously the most exciting and energy-filled place that I have ever been in. One of my favorite parts of games in the Marriott Center is when players on the opposing team foul out and the student section chants, "Left, right, left, right, left, right, SIT DOWN!" Two of the Rebels fouled out--twice the fun. 74-48. Just let the score do the talking. Every BYU player came to win--and win they did. As usual, Lee 'the Spiderman' Cummard had a stellar performance with 18 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. But Trent Plaisted was the man with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a block. He also had 4 dunks that brought the house down. The best part is that he was 6 of 8 on free-throws, forgetting all about his 1 of 10 performance in Vegas. And even though Tavernari only had 6 points, I was pleased with his selection and willingness to give up his good shot for a better one, having 4 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal of his own. Even the freshmen came off the bench for immediate impact. Chris Collinsworth had huge defensive presence and a Cougar game-high number of rebounds with 9. Jimmer Fredette had 9 points and even had the opportunity to play some point guard while tying his season-high of minutes with 24. Chris Miles was very aggressive and played awesome as well. I believe the Cougar student section summed it all up with their chant with about 2 minutes left in the game--"We want Utah, we want Utah, we want Utah!" Although this game felt like a rivalry game, I can't wait for this Wednesday when the real rivals come to town. Bring it on!
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