Quinn Gooch
I started this site as a way to keep connected to the game that I love. Since the beginning I have tried to keep things positive, clean and respectful to the Coaches I admire and team I love. I graduated in 2007 after my career was cut short by a knee injury in the seventh game of the season. After graduation I took a job in the financial sector as a commercial banker and I have since -last month- returned to school to complete an Masters in Business Administration.
During my career as a BYU Cougar I was never the biggest or fastest…or best looking -but I still tricked my wife- yet I found ways to make plays, by spending time trying to understand my opponent and position. That knowledge is now what I am trying to pass along to fans as we both cheer from the stands.
I am encouraged and excited about the possibilities of this website. I am also thankful that I have two great friends and contributors that provide fans with insightful and spot on opinions and analysis. Now my job is to develop what started as a place where a few came for information and has grown into a site that true fans can enjoy and enrich with their own opinions.
BYU was my home for seven years and I will proudly wear the stretched Y wherever I go.
Hey Quinn, how’s it going? Love your work! The site keeps getting better and better. I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I contacted you in the Fall about video on your site. I currently do video work for Maxpreps.com (http://www.maxpreps.com/events/bk/bk_at_the_game.aspx?channelid=fdb53829-3227-4936-bded-81e9b2c082bb&videoid=74C65722-A930-45C1-A6FA-ADAFC32E7F8C) and Sprint. We emailed a few times and then lost contact. I was wondering if you were still thinking about putting videos on your site. Thanks again for all your coverage of BYU sports!
Jeff Cooper
Quinn,
There is a raging debate on some websites about why Mitch Payne is kicking the ball short (not out of the end zone like they want) or kicking out of bounds on kickoffs.
I was told by an old time kicker that the Elevation (sea level) effected how far and long a kicker could kick the ball. those at sea level seems to kick the ball a mile when they go someone higher in elevation.
I am not saying this is the only reason, but rather a factor.
Could you do an article on this? I would be interested in hearing what some former kickers say about the problems.
Quinn,
In light of the Te’o dismissal, I think it would be interesting to see how Bronco handles a situation like this. Obviously, we don’t need to call out Te’o’s situation specifically, but I am sure you guys saw this happen before. how does Bronco address the player? how does he tell the team? how does the team react to the situation and to the player? What are the options for the player?
This is unfortunate and I am sure Bronco has given him chances (rather than just dismiss him as a rapid response). I am just curious to know how this all works.
thanks
Quinn -
Could you explain the rule relating to spearing with a helmet, and the personal foul called on Scottie in the Oregon State game?
Are the refs authorized to call the foul when there has been no helmet to helmet contact?
It happened so fast, that from a TV angle I could see why it was called. However, in slow motion, my TV angle looked like it was Scottie’s right shoulder and forearm that made the contact, and that it was clean.
Is there anything wrong with hitting a receiver in the helmet with your shoulder and forearm? Since I have seen many such tackles, it looks like this is one of the most subjective rules in the book.
By the way, I was more impressed with the Coug’s defense than the offense – and yet the offense was impressive with its grit in battling the horrific wind.
Starting with that long drive for the TD against the wind, it looked to me like the Cougs began imposing their will on the Beavers. Quizz is such an outstanding talent, but our guys played such “let’s employ our Air Force “stay in our lanes” strategy that Quizz was bracketed nearly every time he touched the ball.
Thanks for your help.
Rex
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