The NFL supplemental draft, while often overlooked by most fans of the game, has netted several good players in the past, such as ex-Syracuse wideout Rob Moore and former Washington State signal-caller Timm Rosenbach. Well, now ex-Brigham Young tailback Harvey Unga can be added to the mix. The Chicago Bears took a chance on Unga, who was expelled from BYU after having premarital sex with his girlfriend. On www.nationalfootballpost.com, this was seen as a strike against him, but generally, NFP spoke glowingly of him, saying he has a strong running style and is instrumental to offensive success on the goal line, one of Chicago’s weaknesses last season. Now, while I think Unga will do fine in Chicago, he will be hurt by having Jay Cutler for his quarterback. Cutler, despite having immense talent, never gets anything through his head and has not proven he’s anywhere near coachable since his entry into the NFL in 2006. While Chicago will probably not be a playoff team this season, I fully expect Unga to be one of the bright spots.

Meanwhile, another congratulations to the Utah Jazz. Bringing in Al Jefferson and Raja Bell was magnificent and this team can go places this season. Nevertheless, it’s a shame to see Wes Matthews go. Good luck in Portland, Wes!

(SALT LAKE CITY)-Leaders from the Latino community conducted a press conference Thursday morning to discuss a list of purported illegal immigrants sent to multiple government agencies and media outlets last week. They say this list has caused fear in the community by singling out Latino people. Activist Tony Yapias with Proyecto Latino de Utah has set up a phone bank which receives calls from concerned citizens throughout the day. Governor Gary Herbert has vowed to work with various state agencies to determine if any of them were involved in its compilation or distribution.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Gov. Gary Herbert has changed his stance on energy development in Utah. Herbert said in his testimony on Tuesday, that Utah needs to cooperate with the federal government instead of fighting them. Herbert, in his appearance before the GOP House and Senate Western Caucus in Washington D.C., said he digressed a little bit from the playbook on “The War on Western Jobs” in conflicts with Democrats over issues affecting the state. He said it’s better to build a better relationship with the Obama Administration rather than fight and rant and rave. Rep. Rob Bishop, who heads the House Western Caucus, said the governor came across “very clear and forceful” in speaking out about the issues he hopes to resolve but the federal government needs to do something they haven’t done so far, including policies that contribute to the high unemployment rate in Western States.

(REDMOND) – The Redmond Town Council has made some policy revisions concerning fundraising events during the July 24th celebration. Town Clerk Nancy Hampton said at Wednesday night’s council meeting, councilmembers voted to exclude outside vendors as part of fundraising activities for the holiday. Hampton said outside vendors could take money away from city-sponsored booths organized by the Youth Council. She also said the council changed their policy on loaning out booth games to others due to potential problems of damage. Redmond Town will also host a youth dance July 23rd as part of the July 24th town activities.

(PHOENIX)-Thursday, around 10:00 a.m. MST (Arizona time), a federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments over whether Arizona’s new anti-illegal immigration law should take effect July 29. This marks the first major hearing in one of seven challenges to the strict law. U.S. District Judge, Susan Bolton, will also consider arguments over Arizona governor Jan Brewer’s request to dismiss the challenge filed by Phoenix police officer, David Salgado, and the statewide nonprofit group, Chicanos Por La Causa. Last week, Bolton said she will not rule on Salgado’s request to block enforcement of the law before it takes effect. Other challenges to the law were filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, civil rights organizations, clergy groups, a researcher from Washington and a Tucson, Ariz. police officer. Bolton will conduct similar hearings July 22 in lawsuits filed by the federal government and civil rights groups.

(MOAB)-Due to its location near two national parks and dozens of other national monuments, U.S. Highway 191 has been the home of numerous fatalities as well. In order to curb this issue, the Utah Department of Transportation will be rebuilding the Colorado River Bridge section of the highway, pouring in $42.3 million into the project this year as well as an additional $9.3 million in the future. This is especially essential because many of the vehicles are semis, according to UDOT spokesman Kevin Kitchen. Additionally, UDOT reported on their Web site that there will be another project underway between mileposts 127 and 157 which is expected to make the road more safe for all motorists. It is anticipated the projects will be completed by the end of August 2010.

(GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyo.)-This week, a wildfire at Grand Teton National Park, near Jackson, Wyo., has forced the closure of a trail and a viewing turnout on the Jenny Lake scenic road. Park officials stated the fire began Tuesday afternoon in a mixed conifer forest although the cause is unknown. Wednesday, a ground crew, helicopter and two engines arrived on the scene. Additionally, park officials closed the Leigh Lake Trail, a boat portage and backcountry campsite at Leigh Lake as well as the Cathedral Group scenic turnout.

(LAS VEGAS) – Sen. Bob Bennett is sparring with a Nevada Republican candidate in her effort to oust Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Bennett says U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle would flop against Reid in the run for his Senate seat. Angle calls Bennett an elitist who is out of step with voters who want a leaner, tightfisted government. The “Tea Party” favorite told Fox News that she counts herself among “mainstream Americans”, who believe the 76-year old Bennett has “outlived his usefulness.” Bennett says she’s one of the Washington “elitists that is no longer in touch with what the country is really thinking about in these economic times.” The two Republicans have become unlikely rivals in a range war over the “Tea Party movement” and what it means to GOP politics. Bennett was ousted in a May primary and lost his chance at a fourth term when he finished third in his party’s nominating convention in a contest marked by tea party unrest. Bennett warned that tea party “unrest” may be helping Democrats this election season, including in Colorado and Nevada.