How to Wrestle a Gator: BYU Style
With BYU set to take on Florida in the Sweet 16, it seemed like a good time to discuss the skills and techniques needed to wrestle an alligator. As several online guides attest, “Gator wrestling is a dangerous and exciting activity. People learn to wrestle a gator for survival, personal satisfaction, or showmanship.” In BYU’s [...]
Great Expectations: BYU Downs Wofford, Gonzaga Looms Large
Great Expectations As the final buzzer sounded on BYU’s second NCAA Tournament victory in as many years, there was a different mood among the team. BYU had just defeated Wofford 74-66 in the big dance, and yet, the euphoria of a year ago was noticeably lacking. A year ago, BYU won a double overtime grind [...]
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. [...]
Charles Takes Charge Until Jimmer Gets Rolling
Playing the Utes always seems to bring out the best in Jimmer. He dropped 36 points on the Utes in the Marriott Center in 2010, and his 47 point showing last month in January really launched Jimmermania on a national scale. So it was a bit of a surprise when Jimmer started out so cold. [...]
