Cougar Corner Blog
Monday, October 30, 2006
You can vote for Beck for the Heisman
From the website, https://r.espn.go.com/espn/contests/theheismanvote/
As the presenting sponsor for the Heisman Trophy, Nissan has the privilege of casting one official vote for the winner of the Heisman Trophy. We represent the voice of the football fan through, "TheHeismanVote.com." The winning athlete of the public's vote will receive one vote in the official Heisman Trophy selection process. Heisman Trophy Winners are determined by votes from 924 electors representing sportswriters and broadcasters.
Throughout the college football season, you'll be able to vote once per weekly voting period (Monday 2:00pm EST- Monday 1:59 pm EST). After you cast your vote, be sure to enter "Vote Heisman, presented by Nissan", for your chance to win a trip for two to New York City to attend the 2006 Heisman Trophy Awards Show!
Take a few minutes and vote for John Beck, our votes have already earned him the All American Player of the Week, lets get his name up there on the Heisman list too!
At the time I voted, these are the results. Vote early and vote often!
PLAYER POSITION SCHOOL VOTES PCT.
Troy Smith QB Ohio State 2325 Votes 22 %
Steve Slaton RB West Virginia 5788 Votes 54 %
Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame 1521 Votes 14 %
Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech 68 Votes 1 %
Mike Hart RB Michigan 156 Votes 1 %
Ray Rice RB Rutgers 50 Votes 0 %
Erik Ainge QB Tennessee 68 Votes 1 %
Ted Ginn Jr. WR Ohio State 27 Votes 0 %
Ian Johnson RB Boise Sate 40 Votes 0 %
Chad Henne QB Michigan 8 Votes 0 %
PJ Hill RB Wisconsin 23 Votes 0 %
Marshawn Lynch RB Cal 17 Votes 0 %
Pat White QB West Virginia 22 Votes 0 %
Colt Brennan QB Hawaii 59 Votes 1 %
John Beck QB BYU 547 Votes 5 %
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Digg This!John Beck Moving Up on the Heisman Watch
ESPN is reporting on their top 10 for the Heisman this year. The good news is that John Beck has cracked the top 10! It's unlikely he'll be able to move up to the top 3, but with continued wins and some luck he could move even higher up.
Here is the list according to ESPN's panel of experts:
Name Position School Year
Troy Smith QB Ohio State Sr.
Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame Sr.
Steve Slaton RB West Virginia So.
Ray Rice RB Rutgers So.
Mike Hart RB Michigan Jr.
Pat White QB West Virginia So.
Ted Ginn Jr. WR Ohio State Jr.
Colt Brennan QB Hawaii Jr.
Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech Jr.
Erik Ainge QB Tennessee Jr.
Chad Henne QB Michigan Jr.
Ian Johnson RB Boise State So.
Marshawn Lynch RB Cal Jr.
P.J. Hill RB Wisconsin Fr.
John Beck QB BYU Sr.
Cougars Destroy Air Force
It looks like the BYU Cougars can do more than just beat up on the patsies of the league. They can also handle some of the top talent quite easily.
The Cougars again, drove down the field and scored a touchdown on the first drive of the game, they have not trailed an opponent since the BC game. The Cougars also became bowl eligible at 6 and 2 with 4 games left to play.
Here are the statistics:Box Score (Final)
BYU vs Air Force (Oct 28, 2006 at USAFA, Colo.)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
----------------- -- -- -- -- -----
BYU................. 7 14 3 9 - 33 Record: (6-2,4-0)
Air Force........... 0 0 7 7 - 14 Record: (3-4,3-2)
Scoring Summary:
1st 07:53 BY - VAKAPUNA 6 yd run (MCLAUGHLIN kick)
2nd 10:12 BY - REED 8 yd pass from BECK (MCLAUGHLIN kick)
00:58 BY - HARLINE 1 yd pass from BECK (MCLAUGHLIN kick)
3rd 11:08 BY - MCLAUGHLIN 53 yd field goal
03:54 AF - CARNEY 1 yd run (SASSER kick)
4th 13:40 BY - VAKAPUNA 4 yd pass from BECK (MCLAUGHLIN kick blockd)
06:38 BY - MCLAUGHLIN 27 yd field goal
00:27 AF - SUDER 3 yd run (SASSER kick)
BY AF
FIRST DOWNS................... 22 16
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 34-153 49-190
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 258 39
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 31-23-0 10-4-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 65-411 59-229
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............ 1-26 0-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 2-21 2-31
Interception Returns-Yards.... 1-0 0-0
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 1-40.0 3-44.0
Fumbles-Lost.................. 0-0 1-1
Penalties-Yards............... 8-50 1-10
Possession Time............... 31:01 28:59
Third-Down Conversions........ 9 of 12 8 of 14
Fourth-Down Conversions....... 0 of 0 1 of 2
Red-Zone Scores-Chances....... 5-5 2-2
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 2-11 0-0
Cougars Destroy Air Force
It looks like the BYU Cougars can do more than just beat up on the patsies of the league. They can also handle some of the top talent quite easily.
The Cougars again, drove down the field and scored a touchdown on the first drive of the game, they have not trailed an opponent since the BC game. The Cougars also became bowl eligible at 6 and 2 with 4 games left to play.
Here are the statistics:Box Score (Final)
BYU vs Air Force (Oct 28, 2006 at USAFA, Colo.)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
----------------- -- -- -- -- -----
BYU................. 7 14 3 9 - 33 Record: (6-2,4-0)
Air Force........... 0 0 7 7 - 14 Record: (3-4,3-2)
Scoring Summary:
1st 07:53 BY - VAKAPUNA 6 yd run (MCLAUGHLIN kick)
2nd 10:12 BY - REED 8 yd pass from BECK (MCLAUGHLIN kick)
00:58 BY - HARLINE 1 yd pass from BECK (MCLAUGHLIN kick)
3rd 11:08 BY - MCLAUGHLIN 53 yd field goal
03:54 AF - CARNEY 1 yd run (SASSER kick)
4th 13:40 BY - VAKAPUNA 4 yd pass from BECK (MCLAUGHLIN kick blockd)
06:38 BY - MCLAUGHLIN 27 yd field goal
00:27 AF - SUDER 3 yd run (SASSER kick)
BY AF
FIRST DOWNS................... 22 16
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 34-153 49-190
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 258 39
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 31-23-0 10-4-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 65-411 59-229
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............ 1-26 0-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 2-21 2-31
Interception Returns-Yards.... 1-0 0-0
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 1-40.0 3-44.0
Fumbles-Lost.................. 0-0 1-1
Penalties-Yards............... 8-50 1-10
Possession Time............... 31:01 28:59
Third-Down Conversions........ 9 of 12 8 of 14
Fourth-Down Conversions....... 0 of 0 1 of 2
Red-Zone Scores-Chances....... 5-5 2-2
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 2-11 0-0
Friday, October 27, 2006
John Beck All American Player of the Week
BYUCougars.com - BYU Football Press Release
John Beck has been named the Cingular All American Player of the Week. This is a fantastic honor, one chosen by college football fans nationwide.
Beck who has been dominating this year has a MWC leading efficiency rating of 171.93, last week against UNLV he posted a 218.3 and the week before that a career high of 245.9. He is also leading the nation in completions, completing over 70% of his passes.
Beck had this to say, "I'm excited for our team," Beck said. "This is a an award that happens because an entire team works together. We've put in a lot of work during the off-season and through the year, and it's paying off each week."
John Beck All American Player of the Week
BYUCougars.com - BYU Football Press Release
John Beck has been named the Cingular All American Player of the Week. This is a fantastic honor, one chosen by college football fans nationwide.
Beck who has been dominating this year has a MWC leading efficiency rating of 171.93, last week against UNLV he posted a 218.3 and the week before that a career high of 245.9. He is also leading the nation in completions, completing over 70% of his passes.
Beck had this to say, "I'm excited for our team," Beck said. "This is a an award that happens because an entire team works together. We've put in a lot of work during the off-season and through the year, and it's paying off each week."
John Beck All American Player of the Week
BYUCougars.com - BYU Football Press Release
John Beck has been named the Cingular All American Player of the Week. This is a fantastic honor, one chosen by college football fans nationwide.
Beck who has been dominating this year has a MWC leading efficiency rating of 171.93, last week against UNLV he posted a 218.3 and the week before that a career high of 245.9. He is also leading the nation in completions, completing over 70% of his passes.
Beck had this to say, "I'm excited for our team," Beck said. "This is a an award that happens because an entire team works together. We've put in a lot of work during the off-season and through the year, and it's paying off each week."
John Beck All American Player of the Week
BYUCougars.com - BYU Football Press Release
John Beck has been named the Cingular All American Player of the Week. This is a fantastic honor, one chosen by college football fans nationwide.
Beck who has been dominating this year has a MWC leading efficiency rating of 171.93, last week against UNLV he posted a 218.3 and the week before that a career high of 245.9. He is also leading the nation in completions, completing over 70% of his passes.
Beck had this to say, "I'm excited for our team," Beck said. "This is a an award that happens because an entire team works together. We've put in a lot of work during the off-season and through the year, and it's paying off each week."
Monday, October 23, 2006
Vote John Beck All American Player of the Week
Cougar fans, now is the time for us to help one of the best Quarterbacks in the nation get the national respect he deserves. John Beck has had an amazing year, picking apart defenses and dominating on the field. Lets make him All American Player of the Week.
Fans have the opportunity to select this week's All-America Player of the Week by sending the text message "VOTE" to "87654" on their wireless phone.
Fans have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday to submit their votes. The winner will be announced October 26 during ESPN's Thursday night college football game between Virginia Tech and Clemson. Fans can vote as many times as they like, with each vote counting as one entry into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the 2007 BCS National Championship game.
Links
http://www.byucougars.com/Filing.jsp?ID=8308
http://www.espnallamerica.com/
Cougars dominate Rebels 52 - 7
The BYU Cougars continued their domination of the MWC by picking apart the UNLV Rebels. BYU continued it's opening drive success by scoring a touchdown, the Cougars have scored on their opening drive all but once. Thanks to the Cougars prolifient early offense, the Cougars have not trailed an opponent for 16 quarters. They jump up and stay up.
The Cougars dominated in every stat catagory. LV BYU
The only hickup the Cougars had was on a interception near the goal line early in the 2nd quarter. The Cougars lined up in their classic Harline fade formation, but instead ran a slant pattern, surprisingly the UNLV defender bumped Harline and stepped in front of the ball for the pick. I guess he just hadn't watched enough tape to know that we always run the fade from that formation!
FIRST DOWNS................... 18 28
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 26-92 41-308
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 216 266
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 38-19-4 25-20-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 64-308 66-574
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 1-48
Punt Returns-Yards............ 0-0 3-67
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 7-133 2-38
Interception Returns-Yards.... 1-0 4-10
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 3-48.0 1-25.0
Fumbles-Lost.................. 2-2 1-0
Penalties-Yards............... 7-51 12-114
Possession Time............... 28:31 31:29
Third-Down Conversions........ 3 of 11 6 of 10
Fourth-Down Conversions....... 2 of 3 1 of 1
Red-Zone Scores-Chances....... 1-3 5-6
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 1-4 0-0
Mike Hague (pictured above) had his first touchdown as a Cougar on Saturday, converting a simple dive play into an 87 yard TD run by breaking several tackles and bouncing outside. Other Cougar firsts included McKay Jacobsen added his first, and second touchdowns as a Cougar on a 28 and 20 yard touchdown passes.
Curtis Brown had his second 100-yard rushing game of the season, rushing for 148 yards (almost all of which came in the first half). Brown is now firmly in 2nd place all time at BYU with 2,717 total rushing yards, passing both Jeff Blanc (2,663) and Lakei Heimuli (2,710) on Saturday. He is 253 yards behind BYU's all time leading rusher, Jamal Willis at 2970.
Beck had another dominating outing, going 18-of-23 for 250 yards for four touchdowns. Beck moved into fifth place in school history with 63 career touchdown passes, passing Marc Wilson. Beck now has 8,939 passing yards in his career, behind Jim McMahon for second place all-time at BYU. Beck also moved into third place on the all-time total yards list with 8,941, passing Steve Young (8,817).
Friday, October 20, 2006
Sports Illustrated Names John Beck #10 QB
In their 'Top 15' series, Sports Illustrated is recognizing John Beck as the 10th best passer in the nation.
This is what they have to say about him.
Beck is the next great QB in a long line of talented signal-callers at BYU that has included Steve Young, Jim McMahon and Ty Detmer. Beck, who has thrown for 1,560 yards and 13 touchdowns to just two picks, sparks an explosive offense that averages 33.5 points and 430 yards for the 4-2 Cougars.
It's great to see Beck finally starting to get the national recognition he's surely earned this year with his stellar performances.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Photo Caption Contest
Just what is UNLV coach Mike Sanford trying to say here? Leave a comment with your funniest, most profound, best caption.
"We're going to win by 'this' much."
"Please don't score another touchdown on us, our team is unarmed!"
"And then I said Urban who? I don't need no Urban Meyer..." 
BYU & UNLV Photochops
Here is the latest seating chart for Sam Boyd Stadium, BYU's home away from home. (Yes, I know that they're playing in LaVell Edward's Stadium this year).
You don't want to anger the Coug's when you don't have much of a team to back you up.
Homecoming 2006
BYU Homecoming 2006 Events, from this website.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
17 11:05 a.m.–11:50 a.m.:Homecoming Opening Ceremonies, Marriott Center Noon:BYUSA barbecue, Carillon Quad 6:30 p.m.:BYUSA Hike and Light the "Y" (meet at WSC in front of Jamba Juice) | 18 Noon: BYUSA noonday activities, WSC Terrace/Brigham Square 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.:BYUSA Baby pageant, WSC Terrace | 19 11:00 a.m.: College Honored Alumni Lectures, various locations 12:30 p.m.:BYUSA noonday activities, WSC Terrace 7:30 p.m.:Spectacular, Marriott Center | 20 Noon: BYUSA noonday activities, WSC Terrace/Brigham Square 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.:True Blue Football, Helaman Field 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.:Alumni dinner, WSC Ballroom (Tickets, $10) 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.:Spectacular, Marriott Center 8:30 p.m.:BYUSA Homecoming dances, various locations All Day:Reunions, various locations | 21 8:15 a.m.: Kid's races, BYU track 8:00 a.m.:BYUSA pancake breakfast, various Locations 8:45 a.m.:5k Cougar Run, BYU track 9:00 a.m.:Parade, starts at the Marriott Center east parking lot 1:00 p.m.:Homecoming football game vs. UNLV, LaVell Edwards Stadium 5:30 p.m.:Sunset on the Y 8:30 p.m.:BYUSA Homecoming dances, various locations All Day:Reunions, various locations |
NOTE: All events and times are subject to change.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Cosmo Movie
If you've been to any Cougar home games this year you have seen the Cosmo films they've been playing during the 3rd quarter. These are very clever, well done films starring Cosmo himself.
If you haven't been able to make it to the games, you can still catch these videos online, by directing yourself to this website. [cosmocougar.wordpress.com]
The people at CosmoFilms want your help now, they need you to make the basketball games just as exciting and thrilling as the football games have been. Can you make a Cosmo movie?
Click here for details.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
BYUCougars.com - John Beck named MWC Player of the Week
BYUCougars.com - BYU Football Press Release
For the 3rd time in 4 weeks John Beck has been named the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week. This comes after leading the Cougars to a dominating win over SDSU 47 to 17.
Beck's passing efficiency for the game was a career high 245.9, on his 4 touchdown passes on the day and 267 yards in 16 of 21 attempts. During the game Beck broke the MWC career touchdown record of 57, ending with 59 total.
All of this in just over 1/2 of football.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Cougars Overpower Aztecs
The Cougars came out looking incredibly sharp today, finishing their first two drives in the endzone for an early 14 to 3 lead. The Cougar domination continued through the first half with the Cougars going into the locker room up 40 to 3.
The Aztecs were able to score two touchdowns in garbage time, and the Cougars added another touchdown to make it 47 to 17.
QB John Beck was finished early in the 3rd quarter, completing 16 of 21 passes for 267 yards and 4 touchdown passes, 0 interceptions. Backup QB Jason Beck came in to finish out the game, mainly running the ball and the clock out.
Friday, October 06, 2006
BYU takes on the SDSU Aztecs
The Cougars look to go 2 - 0 in conference on Saturday when they take on the Aztecs on SDSU. Not only are the Cougars looking to take a pretty commanding lead in conference play, they also hope to avenge a loss last year at San Diego.
San Diego comes into the matchup pretty banged up, several key offensive players are out with injuries and will not travel with the team, instead relying on third stringer and redshirt freshman QB Kevin Craft to lead the team. Defensively, the Aztecs are without two starting defenders, suspended for fighting.
The Aztecs definitely have the up hill battle in this one, and BYU should roll, 38 to 12.
Monday, October 02, 2006
John Beck named MWC Player of the Week
After a tremendous win against TCU, ranked 15th and holding the longest winning streak of the nation, the media rewards John Beck and the Cougars by naming him the offensive player of the week.
Beck threw for 321 yards on 23-of-37 passing and three touchdowns Thursday night in BYU's 31-17 win over then-No. 17 TCU. The senior quarterback won the offensive award for the fifth time in his career and second this season.