It wasn't just another game for Tom Brady. After running out on the field with his teammates and before he left the field after the game was over, Brady made sure to savor every second of it. "I’m back doing what I love to do,’’ he told reporters. After serving his four-game...
There have been some bad social media campaigns over the years, but this one might just top them all. Kit Kat's social media producer and graphic designer should heed the words of the company's slogan "Give me a break" for their roles in an embarrassing social media blunder ahead of Super Bowl...
In a new special series, I’ll be ranking each major professional sports franchise (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, etc.) in each of the states with at least two teams. The teams will be ranked by the amount of success they’ve had in their current market, not accounting for previous locations of the franchise. However,...
The NFL preseason has come to a close with the first regular season game kicking off Sept. 9 between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (the defending Super Bowl champions). Nearly 30 BYU players have been fighting for spots to make the final cut as teams trimmed their...
Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson received a lot of praise from fans, the media and even Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes after a steller performance against the defending champs Sunday night. The Jets came in on a two-game losing streak and an offense that was struggling to move the ball...
The 2021 NFL Draft came to a close on Saturday and the BYU football program was well represented as the program had five players selected — the most since 2002. The Cougars also finished tied for 11th in the country for players selected in the NFL Draft. Zach Wilson was the...
It was one of the best catches in Super Bowl history. With less than 3 minutes to go in the game, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman somehow caught the ball between three Atlanta Falcons' players to help set up a game-tying touchdown. The Patriots went on to win...
The 2021 NFL Draft pulled in the second-most viewers during the three-day event, with more than 12.6 million viewers tuning into the first round alone. Last year's draft saw 15.3 million tune in, thanks to the global pandemic with amid the near-total shutdown of live sports. Viewers watched as SEC...
The Kansas City Chiefs knew the NFL had their number all season. They didn’t blink. The Chiefs used stellar coaching and a stable of talent to answer nearly every challenge and engineer a second consecutive Super Bowl berth. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted a spectacular AFC championship performance just one week...
In a new special series, I’ll be ranking each major professional sports franchise (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, etc.) in each of the states with at least two teams. The teams will be ranked by the amount of success they’ve had in their current market, not accounting for previous locations...
It was a Christmas miracle. The Cleveland Browns (1-14) won their first game of the season in a 20-17 victory over the San Diego Chargers. San Diego's Josh Lambo missed a 45-yard field goal as time expired to give Browns fans the best Christmas Eve present they will ever remember. As Lambo's...
In 25 years of coaching at the NFL level, Andy Reid has carved a reputation as one of the sharpest offensive minds in the game. But that doesn't mean he doesn't need help from time to time. Reid's success can be credited to his openness to unconventional sources for...
The Detroit Lions jumped out to a 21-3 lead midway through the second quarter and held on for a thrilling 39-35 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the season-opener for both teams. After missing an extra point with just over four minutes left in the game, Lions kicker Matt...
With the rise of its young star players (Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant), the Dallas Cowboys finished the regular season at 13-3, and finished as the top team in the NFC. And with that 13th regular season win, the top-seeded Cowboys also tied a franchise record. This week...
BYU Top 20 Pro Athletes
There have been many successful athletes that have come through the Beehive State that have turned into decorated professionals. In my four-part series, I’ll dive into the top 20 athletes from each school: University of Utah, BYU, Utah State, and a combined list from other Utah schools. In this series,...
Star Lotulelei
The Buffalo Bills are expected to sign defensive tackle Star Lotulelei to a five-year deal when the free agency period officially opens on Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The former University of Utah standout recorded 141 tackles and 11.5 sacks in his career. He’s also rather durable, starting...
Alex Smith, the former Utah quarterback who led the Utes to a perfect season and Fiesta Bowl win and went on to become the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, announced his NFL retirement on Monday. The 16-year NFL career had it all, as the former No. 1 Draft pick...
Sunday's Super Bowl game between New England and Atlanta was one for the ages. Tom Brady, the game's Most Valuable Player, set a Super Bowl record with 466 passing yards as the Patriots rallied from a 25-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Falcons, 34-28, in overtime. Not only...
2019 NFC Championship - LA Rams
A big comeback, a blown call, this game had it all. And in the end, the Los Angeles Rams walked away with a stunning 26-23 road victory over the New Orleans Saints in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. With the win, the Rams are now headed to the Super Bowl. The Rams, which trailed...
After a blockbuster trade that sent Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings two weeks ago, the former No. 1 overall pick couldn't have dreamed of a better start with his new team in its new state-of-the-art stadium against the Green Bay Packers in its home opener. Bradford completed 22 of...
With all seven rounds and 255 picks in the books, the 2020 NFL draft is now complete. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 NFL draft moved to an all virtual format. It was an historic moment for the league and brought live sports to fans for the first time in over...
Well, so much for the "The Happiest Place On Earth." The Magical Kingdom was anything but that for former New York Jets center Nick Mangold. The 11-year veteran, who has played his entire career with the Jets got arguably the worst news of his life while at Disney World with his family. Mangold,...
Super Bowl LI (51) will feature the top-ranked offense (Atlanta) against the top-ranked defense (New England) on Sunday. This is the sixth time this has ever happened in the Super Bowl history with the defense owning a 4-1 advantage. But if you are like most Super Bowl fans, all you...
Despite missing several starters due to suspensions and injuries, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger put everything on his shoulders to lead the Black and Gold to a 38-16 romp over the Washington Redskins. Roethlisberger completed 27 of 37 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the season-opening victory. Wide receiver...
After 56 seasons in San Diego, Chargers owner Dean Spanos made the decision to move the franchise to Los Angeles earlier this year. Management, like most expected, was to have all the players move two hours north so they could be closer for practices, games, etc. However, one player that...
Eli Manning threw for three touchdowns, including the go-ahead touchdown to Victor Cruz as the New York Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys 20-19 at AT&T Stadium. Making his head coaching debut, Giants coach Ben McAdoo picked up his first win after taking over for Tom Coughlin and spoiling the debut...
Zach Wilson is headed to New York. The former BYU quarterback was taken with the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Setting so many records last season, Wilson added another one as he became BYU's highest-ever NFL draft selection. Former Cougar greats Jim McMahon...
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