TOP TEN BYU SPORTS STORIES OF THE DECADE

Although the decade really doesn't end until after next year, I've included year 2000 as well.



Here they are and the order might be debatable by some:



1. LaVell Edwards retires and the stadium is named after him.

2. Luke Staley wins Doak Walker Award.

3. BYU runs to a 12-0 start in Crowton's first season, forcing the BCS to take them seriously.

4. Cleveland's hire and tenure as HC of the basketball team.

5. Volleyball team wins 2 Natl titles.

6. Mendenhall hire/Rose hire.

7. Football team wins 10+ wins four seasons in a row for the first time ever.

8. Win over Oklahoma in 2009.

9. Fredette scores 49 points at Arizona to set new team high.

10. Ararujo is lottery pick in NBA draft/is total bust in NBA.



Honorable mentions:



BYU has 3 straight losing seasons in football.

BYU loses 3-0 in the snow bowl, ending the consecutive scored streak.

BYU basketball wins 3 straight conference titles.

Win over Oregon in LV Bowl.

Win over Oregon State in LV Bowl.

Harline still open; Collie 4=19; George is still running.

Brown/Unga set and set again career rushing yards as BYU RB.

Women's x-country teams.

Hall's "hates" the :utard:s.



What would be on your list and what is number one for you?

"Sexgate" and "Rapegate" of 2003 and 2004 respectively have to be considered huge stories as well.

What about the Rugby team winning the championship last year against Cal?