Archive for February, 2011
If Toughness Defines Greatness, then These Cougars Fit the Bill
Boston Celtics great Bill Russell once said, “Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.” Nowhere was that more apparent than during the BYU-San Diego State game on Saturday. Start with Noah Hartsock. In the week leading up to the game, forward Noah Hartsock suffered a mid-foot sprain before Wednesday’s game against Colorado State. [...]
By Mountain or By Sea, Aztecs No Match for Cougars
Jimmer Fredette says he doesn’t like to show emotion during games. His brother TJ taught him that it helps confuse and disconcert opponents who don’t know what he’s thinking. So when a huge smile lit up Jimmer’s face in the waning seconds of Saturday’s game against the Aztecs, you knew it was a done deal. [...]
BYU’s Success Powered by Marty Haws Look-alikes
“At 6-foot-2 and 165 pounds, he isn’t particularly intimidating with his size. For another thing, he’s a white guy. The San Diego State guard was asked after the game if BYU’s player surprised him, being so quick despite the fact that he’s, well, you know, sort of pale. He smiled. “Yeah,” he said. ‘You could [...]
Cougars win Slugfest with Rams, 84-76
BYU got the win, Jimmer Fredette got his points, and the Cougars inched closer towards their goals for the season. But it wasn’t easy. CSU coach Tim Miles said his game plan was to “get tough and physical” with the Cougars, and it showed. In a game that featured 53 fouls and 69 free throw [...]
BYU Show Packs the House in Texas, Lights Up TCU
Jimmermania continues in Texas, as the #7 BYU Cougars cruise to an easy victory over the Frogs, 79-56. Thousands of BYU faithful helped sell out an arena that hadn’t been full since 2004. In fact, it was the third highest attended game in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum history. And the road team did not disappoint. Jimmer Fredette [...]
