DETROIT-Monday, per various sources, the Detroit Lions officially signed 6th Round draft pick, defensive tackle John Penisini, a former Snow College and University of Utah standout. This was confirmed by Penisini’s agent, David Carter. The Lions selected Penisini No. 197 overall in last month’s NFL Draft. In three seasons at […]
DALLAS-Wednesday, BYU sophomore tailback Lopini Katoa was named as a preseason candidate for the Doak Walker Award in its 30th year of existence. Named for the three-time All-American tailback who starred at Southern Methodist and later with the NFL’s Detroit Lions, this award honors the top tailback in college football […]
PROVO, Utah — In addition to linebacker Sione Takitaki being drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Browns on Friday, former BYU defensive end Corbin Kaufusi and quarterback Tanner Mangum received opportunities with NFL teams as undrafted free agents following the draft on Saturday evening. Kaufusi inked a free-agent deal […]
CEDAR CITY, Utah-Tuesday, Southern Utah football head coach Demario Warren announced the hiring of a new defensive coordinator as well as other changes to the staff ahead of the 2019 season. Warren confirmed the Thunderbirds have hired longtime NFL assistant Brandon Fisher as the new defensive coordinator. Fisher was the […]
LOGAN, Utah-Sunday, new Utah State head football coach Gary Andersen added a pair of assistants in passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach Jason Phillips and defensive coordinator Justin Ena. Phillips brings 20 years of coaching experience to the Aggies, including five seasons as an offensive coordinator. Phillips, a former star receiver […]
