Comments on: Q and A with BYU Players

By: BlueGoggles

BlueGoggles — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:05:29 +0000

Both at games and at other times or places:

How could fans improve:
What things do fans do that you wish we wouldn’t?
What things don’t fans do that you wish they would?

What are fans doing well at:
What are some things fans do that you like?
What are some things fans don’t do that you’re glad they don’t

Staff and Gooch, you could probably answer those just as well as the other guys if your interview’s getting too long.

By: BlueGoggles

BlueGoggles — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:04:05 +0000

Both at games and at other times or places:

How could fans improve:
What things do fans do that you wish we wouldn’t?
What things don’t fans do that you wish they would?

What are fans doing well at:
What are some things fans do that you like?
What are some things fans don’t do that you’re glad they don’t

By: Seth

Seth — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:45:50 +0000

Are there any expectations of players at the games? For instance, I have noticed that many fans do not know when to cheer at the right times (or at least aren’t willing to give the effort to do so). Like on third downs. Many fans start cheering when the QB is in his cadence, but by then the home field advantage of noise is gone.

Is there anything in particular that players would like to see from the fans?

By: Markell Staffieri

Markell Staffieri — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:46:48 +0000

Appleseed & ALL!

Everyone is a little mislead, I believe on the academic coach. Jamal is not solely responsible for the football players.

I think we are confused in that Jamal was a former player so “of course he is the man in charge.” Jamal is one of three staff members in charge of academics for the players.

For more on this there a post a couple weeks ago about the “special treatment” of players.

By: scott

scott — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:46:35 +0000

Who is the most underrated player on the team?

Who is the most underrated coach?

Do the players get excited about recruits as the fans do?

What is the difference between field corner and boundary corner and why is it not so simple to move a Brandon Bradley to one side when he backs up a Scott Johnson on the other. ( Using last year as an example to explain the difference)

By: Trey

Trey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:30:18 +0000

For any team member:
While many cite the TCU defeat as the beginning of a meltdown for last season, I thought that things didn’t feel right starting with the Wyoming shutout. Utah State was also a scary game. What caused the difference between the UCLA domination and the games after? Was something going on that was interferring with team chemistry?

In regard to Oklahoma, what are your expectations from this game? I personally believe that you have to expect to win in order to win. Is this mindset common amongst the team, or is the focus more on just enjoying the game?

By: Gunny

Gunny — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:38:23 +0000

Will the Team play with more of the killer instinct every game this year?

By: Petey

Petey — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:33:57 +0000

I can see why Ian left this year. This way he can get back and try to get back to where he was his senior year and hopefully get a crack at the NFL after that.

If he were to play this year and than serve a mission he would virtually have no chance at the NFL upon his return.

By: Markell Staffieri

Markell Staffieri — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:28:09 +0000

Batman,

Ian Dulan went on his mission now because he is finally old enough. He played his freshman year as a 17 yr old. Then 18 as a Soph and 19 as a Junior. This is his natural time to go.

Russell is another story, I will let the players answer that.

By: Markell Staffieri

Markell Staffieri — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:26:57 +0000

Appleseed –

BYU didn’t change the number rule. Little known fact is that Brad Martin got a scholarship as a QB. Another BYU Great who got recruited as a QB and excelled elsewhere was Doug Jolley.

By: BlueGoggles

BlueGoggles — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:00:15 +0000

To Manase:
>How do you feel about your grades now?
>What did you improve on during your year out (besides school)?
>How would you compare the shape you’re in now to a year ago? To two years ago?
>How has your game improved over a year ago? Two years ago?
>What are the best things about being back with the team?
>What did you miss least while away?
>What are your personal goals for the season?

To Jan:
>How concerned are you about the NT position?
>What attributes are important for an incoming Juco player to contribute to this Defense? >Which incoming Juco guys have that?
>You were double teamed all year last year. How frustrating or flattering was that for you?
>If you’re doubled again this year, who on the D-line will step up and take advantage of that?
>The defense allowed more than 30 points in 5 of the last 6 games after having two shutouts in the first half of the season. What changed? Just better competition? If not the competition, what have you done to address that?

To all:
>What did you accomplish today?
>Did Utah deserve to be ranked No 1? If BYU had been in that same position would they have deserved to be ranked No 1?
>Apart from schemes and tactics, what changes have the coaches, especially Coach Mendenhall, made from last year to this year? (e.g., principles, areas of focus)
>Observers have commented that the goals were set so high last year that after the TCU loss the team lost some of its willpower and after Utah disappointment was so high that the wheels fell off for Arizona. How true is that? How hard was it to regroup after that loss or did the team ever really get back to their pre-TCU mindset?
>What do you / the coaches do to avoid complacency?

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:04:58 +0000

Do the players like that Coach Mendenhall puts so much emphasis on personel growth. I hope so I think there needs to be more coaches like him. Until they’re pros, its all about teaching and building men