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by Mars · 4/4/2010

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Lawboy
Mars wrote:


CB Jr. *DeQuan Everett 6-2/185/4.51



JC Commit. Can play this year (has 3 to play 2). Joins BYU for this Fall camp.


I smell a redshirt for this kid, and for either Eason or Aguirre. That leaves Buckner as a back up, along with whichever of Eason or Aguirre do not RS. Unless injuries force guys to play.
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Lawboy
I stumbled across an article written in February about BYU's recruiting from 2006 to the 2010 class. It discusses each and gives a brief rundown. Many names I had forgotten, but who may be seeing the field next year. Thought it would be fun to review then. remember, was originally posted in February, so the comments are dated. If you have details to add on players, please do and let's talk some football!! Fall camp opens in about a month.



http://www.deseretnews.com/blog/19/10008219/BYU-Cougars-blog-A-look-at-BYUs-last-four-recruiting-classes----where-they-are-now.html



2006



DB Brandon Bradley -- Starting boundary cornerback in '09.

WR Rhen Brown -- Scout team in 2009.

DB Robbie Buckner -- Backup corner in 2009.

QB Sam Doman -- Transferred to Oregon.

DL Ian Dulan -- Played three years, now serving mission.

DE Mosese Foketi -- Played two seasons as a backup.

OL Ryan Freeman -- Played as a freshman, served mission and then a backup O-lineman in '09.

DT Romney Fuga -- Played two seasons, including '09, with mission sandwiched in between.

RB Mike Hague -- Played as freshman, served mission, out with injury last season.

QB Max Hall -- Three-year starter, all-time winningest QB in BYU history.

OL Braden Hansen -- Started every game last season at left guard, named freshman All-American.

WR McKay Jacobson -- Played significant minutes as true freshman in '06, averaged 24 ypc last season.

DS Matt Johnson -- Never enrolled.

OL Walter Kahaiali'i -- Redshirted in 2006, mission.

QB James Lark -- Redshirted in '06, lettered in '07, just returned from mission.

LB Nate Moncur -- Never enrolled.

DB Michael Moore -- Left school.

TE Mike Muehlmann -- Mission, redshirted in 2009.

LB Brandon Ogletree -- Mission, backup LB last season.

DB Tico Pringle -- Played one season before leaving school.

DL Jordan Richardson -- Redshirted in 2006, backup in 2009.

CB Andre Saulsberry -- Lettered in 2006, 2007.

OL Tom Sorensen -- Vanderbilt transfer left team in 2008 due to injury.

K/P Riley Stephenson -- BYU's starting punter last season.

DT Matangi Tonga -- Played one season before leaving school.

OL Rick Wolfley -- Lettered in 2007 and 2008 before leaving team prior to last season.



2007



OL Famika Anae -- Back from mission, enrolled in school.

DL David Angilau -- Redshirt in 2007 then left school.

LB Tyler Beck -- Mission.

DB Brannon Brooks -- Redshirted in '07, saw limited action in '08 before leaving team.

TE Braden Brown -- Converted to offensive lineman last season.

RB J.J. DiLuigi -- Backup RB past two seasons.

WR Scotty Ebert -- Never enrolled.

TE Kaneakua Friel -- Played fullback/tight end as freshman, now on mission.

LB Austen Jorgensen -- Played as a freshman, recently returned from mission.

WR Ryan Kessman -- Left team.

OL Levi Mack -- Redshirt in 2007, left team.

TE Devin Mahina -- Back from mission, enrolled in school.

OL Eathyn Manumaleuna -- Played as freshman, returning from mission this week.

WR Marcus Mathews -- Back from mission, enrolled in school.

QB Jason Munns -- Mission.

S Gary Nagy -- Redshirt in '07, backup in '08 then left school.

S Jordan Pendleton -- Moved to LB, was a starter last season.

DB G Pittman -- Left team in '08.

OL Houston Reynolds -- Served mission, injured last season.

WR Jordan Smith -- Mission.

S Steven Thomas -- Redshirt in '07, played in '08, '09.

OL Manaaki Vaitai -- Mission.

LB Aveni Leung Wai -- Mission, currently enrolled at BYU.



2008



DL Bernard Afutiti -- Ruled academically ineligible, never played for BYU.

LB Michael Alisa -- Played as freshman, mission.

LB Kevan Bills -- Mission.

WR Atem Bol -- Did not qualify.

RB Jerry Bruner -- Redshirt in 2008, left team.

WR O'Neill Chambers -- Starting receiver and kick returner.

DB Cameron Comer -- Redshirt, mission.

LB Spencer Hadley -- Played as freshman, mission.

TE Austin Holt -- Mission.

DL Solomone Kafu --Redshirt in 2008, mission.

WR Jake Murphy -- Mission.

DB Garrett Nicholson -- Did not play last season, is hoping to return this fall.

LB Iona Pritchard -- Played as freshman, mission.

DB Daniel Sorensen -- Played as freshman at LB, mission.

K Justin Sorensen -- Starting kicker in 2008, mission.

OL Brock Stringham --Redshirt in 2008, mission.

OL Jesse Taufi -- Ruled academically ineligible, never played for BYU.

DB Shiloah Te'o -- Kicked off team last October after legal troubles. Enrolled at Washington.

OL Michael Yeck -- Mission.



2009



DB Lee Aguirre -- Backup cornerback last season.

OL Terrance Alletto -- Redshirt, currently serving mission.

LB Jordan Atkinson -- Backup linebacker, special teams last season.

DB Trevor Bateman -- Redshirt, currently serving mission.

DB Craig Bills -- Played last season, starting one game, currently serving mission.

DL Thomas Bryson -- Did not play last season due to injury.

OL Tui Crichton -- Redshirt, recently received mission call.

DB Corby Eason -- Backup cornerback last season.

DB Jray Galea'i -- Redshirt.

RB Anthony Heimuli -- Saw playing time as a backup.

RB Adam Hine -- Mission.

WR Cody Hoffman -- Redshirt, played on scout team.

DB Brian Logan -- Started every game but one in '09 at field corner.

RB Peni Maka'afi -- Redshirt.

WR Mitch Mathews -- Redshirt, currently serving mission.

OL Ryan Mulitalo -- Redshirt.

TE Remington Peck -- Redshirt.

WR Brett Thompson -- Caught six passes in '09, currently serving mission.

OL Fono Vakalahi -- Backup O-lineman.

LB Kyle Van Noy -- Did not enroll until last month.

OL Brad Wilcox -- Enrolled at BYU in January.

TE Richard Wilson -- Redshirt.
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Raiderboy
I am pretty concerned that Kariya and DiLuigi are at the top of the RB depth chart. Really concerned about a lot of positions. Hard to see BYU keeping their 10 win streak alive this year with the schedule the way it is. Hope they prove me wrong.
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Mars
Raiderboy wrote:
I am pretty concerned that Kariya and DiLuigi are at the top of the RB depth chart. Really concerned about a lot of positions. Hard to see BYU keeping their 10 win streak alive this year with the schedule the way it is. Hope they prove me wrong.

I don't see why.



Kariya's blocking and backfield receiving led us to a win over Oklahoma without Unga.

DiLuigi had more yards per carry than Harvey did.

Quezada may surpass him overall given time.
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CougarPeasant
Mars wrote:
I am pretty concerned that Kariya and DiLuigi are at the top of the RB depth chart. Really concerned about a lot of positions. Hard to see BYU keeping their 10 win streak alive this year with the schedule the way it is. Hope they prove me wrong.

I don't see why.



Kariya's blocking and backfield receiving led us to a win over Oklahoma without Unga.

DiLuigi had more yards per carry than Harvey did.

Quezada may surpass him overall given time.


And we thought all was lost after C Brown graduated and Unga emerged as the new RB yet to be tested workhorse. That's what is great about college football is the talent shines when the opportunity presents itself.



What will make our running game successful is the big uglies blowing up the defensive front line, letting our RBs get into the secondary more often than not.
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Raiderboy
Mars wrote:
I am pretty concerned that Kariya and DiLuigi are at the top of the RB depth chart. Really concerned about a lot of positions. Hard to see BYU keeping their 10 win streak alive this year with the schedule the way it is. Hope they prove me wrong.

I don't see why.



Kariya's blocking and backfield receiving led us to a win over Oklahoma without Unga.

DiLuigi had more yards per carry than Harvey did.

Quezada may surpass him overall given time.


Kariya had a miserable time running the ball against Oklahoma. Just because he had 2 or 3 nice catches for gains doesn't mean he's a long term answer at RB. It was obvious to me, observing our RBs last year, that there was a significant drop-off in skill between Unga and the others. Now I don't know much about Quezada, I hope he's a world beater. But your arguments that we'll be fine at RB are unconvincing to me.
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Mars
Raiderboy wrote:
It was obvious to me, observing our RBs last year, that there was a significant drop-off in skill between Unga and the others. Now I don't know much about Quezada, I hope he's a world beater. But your arguments that we'll be fine at RB are unconvincing to me.

You haven't explained with us returning JJ DiLuigi-who had more yards per carry than Unga last year, behind an O-line that will be stronger this year, WHY we won't be fine.
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Raiderboy
Mars wrote:
It was obvious to me, observing our RBs last year, that there was a significant drop-off in skill between Unga and the others. Now I don't know much about Quezada, I hope he's a world beater. But your arguments that we'll be fine at RB are unconvincing to me.

You haven't explained with us returning JJ DiLuigi-who had more yards per carry than Unga last year, behind an O-line that will be stronger this year, WHY we won't be fine.


Sure I did. I said that there was a significant drop-off in skill level between Unga and the others last year. Are you telling me that Kariya and DiLuigi are NFL material like Unga obviously was?
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Mars
Raiderboy wrote:
Sure I did. I said that there was a significant drop-off in skill level between Unga and the others last year. Are you telling me that Kariya and DiLuigi are NFL material like Unga obviously was?

JJ may not be a NFL RB, But Harvey may not be either- many are still projecting him as a FB.



So, if the skill-level drop from Unga to DiLuigi was so huge, why did he have less yards per carry? Or was it just Unga's lack of speed compared to DiLuigi?
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Raiderboy
I shouldn't have to tell you Mars, that there can be a lot of factors in a RBs average yards per carry over the course of the season. Was DiLuigi playing at meaningful times? Was he playing against first team defenses? Was there a smaller sample as DiLuigi got less carries? I don't know the answers to those questions. I do think that Unga was a much better running back than DiLuigi last year, and I think he would have been this year.



This is obviously purely based on opinion, though I think that most would agree with it, including BYU's coaching staff.
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Mars
Raiderboy wrote:
I shouldn't have to tell you Mars, that there can be a lot of factors in a RBs average yards per carry over the course of the season. Was DiLuigi playing at meaningful times? Was he playing against first team defenses? Was there a smaller sample as DiLuigi got less carries? I don't know the answers to those questions. I do think that Unga was a much better running back than DiLuigi last year, and I think he would have been this year. This is obviously purely based on opinion, though I think that most would agree with it, including BYU's coaching staff.

It's not like JJ had 3 carries last year. He ran the ball 45 times (and had 22 catches as well). And he still got far less playing time that he deserved, IMO. He still has two years left to be the man though, and with his speed and our O-line, with Quezada coming on strong, I'm not worried at all. Some people thought we couldn't replace Curtis Brown either. You'll see soon enough.
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Raiderboy
Mars wrote:
I shouldn't have to tell you Mars, that there can be a lot of factors in a RBs average yards per carry over the course of the season. Was DiLuigi playing at meaningful times? Was he playing against first team defenses? Was there a smaller sample as DiLuigi got less carries? I don't know the answers to those questions. I do think that Unga was a much better running back than DiLuigi last year, and I think he would have been this year. This is obviously purely based on opinion, though I think that most would agree with it, including BYU's coaching staff.

It's not like JJ had 3 carries last year. He ran the ball 45 times (and had 22 catches as well). And he still got far less playing time that he deserved, IMO. He still has two years left to be the man though, and with his speed and our O-line, with Quezada coming on strong, I'm not worried at all. Some people thought we couldn't replace Curtis Brown either. You'll see soon enough.


I really hope you're right. I've been a big DiLuigi supporter since he signed but I just have not been impressed with him on the field. I believe he has had ball security issues as well.



One thing I will say about DiLuigi and Kariya being in the game, is that even if they struggle to run the ball, they are both good out of the backfield. BYU can fall back on throwing the ball all over the place and be successful. This is assuming that our Quarterback can get the job done as well.
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Lawboy
Jay Drew just blogged about the BYU depth chart. It was very vague at certain positions.



Under quarterback on the offensive depth chart, junior Riley Nelson is listed first, but then it says or freshman Jake Heaps, or sophomore James Lark, or freshman Jason Munns.

At wide receiver, there's no clear leader listed. O'Neill Chambers "and" Spencer Hafoka are listed at one spot; McKay Jacobson "and" Luke Ashworth are listed at the other.

At tight end, it's the same "or" situation as quarterback. Mike Muehlmann is listed first, followed by Devin Mahina and then Richard Wilson.

The inside linebacker positions are also up in the air. Shane Hunter, Austen Jorgensen or freshman Zac Stout are listed at Mike, while Brandon Ogletree or Aveni Leung-Wai are listed at Buck.

Robbie Buckner or Lee Aguirre is listed as the backup to Brian Logan at field corner.

Travis Uale or Landon Jaussi is listed as the backup to Steven Thomas at free safety.

Terence Brown is listed as the starting center, backed up by Houston Reynolds.

Bryan Kariya and J.J. DiLuigi are listed as the starting running backs.



http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogs/byusports/50001428-65/listed-chart-depth-starting.html.csp



I think this is really fluid. If Kaveinga plays, things change fast. DeQuan Everett was not listed yet, so he could work his way in still. Or Bradley could switch to safety. So I guess I am saying that the 2-deep is pretty much worthless, but does give us an idea of what Bronco is thinking with the QB position--up in the air.
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craigoscarson
Lawboy wrote:
Jay Drew just blogged about the BYU depth chart. It was very vague at certain positions.



Under quarterback on the offensive depth chart, junior Riley Nelson is listed first, but then it says or freshman Jake Heaps, or sophomore James Lark, or freshman Jason Munns.

At wide receiver, there's no clear leader listed. O'Neill Chambers "and" Spencer Hafoka are listed at one spot; McKay Jacobson "and" Luke Ashworth are listed at the other.

At tight end, it's the same "or" situation as quarterback. Mike Muehlmann is listed first, followed by Devin Mahina and then Richard Wilson.

The inside linebacker positions are also up in the air. Shane Hunter, Austen Jorgensen or freshman Zac Stout are listed at Mike, while Brandon Ogletree or Aveni Leung-Wai are listed at Buck.

Robbie Buckner or Lee Aguirre is listed as the backup to Brian Logan at field corner.

Travis Uale or Landon Jaussi is listed as the backup to Steven Thomas at free safety.

Terence Brown is listed as the starting center, backed up by Houston Reynolds.

Bryan Kariya and J.J. DiLuigi are listed as the starting running backs.



http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogs/byusports/50001428-65/listed-chart-depth-starting.html.csp



I think this is really fluid. If Kaveinga plays, things change fast. DeQuan Everett was not listed yet, so he could work his way in still. Or Bradley could switch to safety. So I guess I am saying that the 2-deep is pretty much worthless, but does give us an idea of what Bronco is thinking with the QB position--up in the air.


I have a feeling that Collin Keoshian is going to be a factor this season too. His athleticism, size, smarts and work ethic are going to be too hard to keep off the depth chart.



Tay-fab, Tuiloma, and Rowley could all be in the 2 deep by seasons end on the Dline.
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Mars


http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogs/byusports/50001428-65/listed-chart-depth-starting.html.csp



http://www.ksl.com/?nid=498&sid=11747418



http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700051222/Cougars-release-depth-chart.html



As I reported here a week ago, DB Lee Aguirre is blue-shirting this year. His academics are poor.



RB Masi Tuitama is losing the year to academic struggles. He has already used his blue-shirt season.



Mike MLB Austen Jorgensen (recently returned from a mission) is reportedly doing very well in off-season workouts.



Buck MLB Aveni Leung-Wai suffered an ankle injury in spring, and seniors report that his ability to play has dropped off steeply ever since then.



WLB Jordan Atkinson is suffering from post-surgery issues and may blue-shirt in 2010, opening the door wide for Kyle Van Noy.



Since recovering from injury, Houston Reynolds has jumped from 5th to 2nd at the Center position and will be making his case to start over heavy-set Terrance Brown this Spring camp. T. Brown can play Guard or Tackle as well.



Finally, RM DL Eathyn Manumaleuna is officially listed as a DE, instead of a NT.
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Mars


Fr. RM/RS Jordan Smith 6-5/200/4.60 will be joining the team in January.
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Mars


A look at some of our freshmen after the first day of Fall camp:



QB-1 Fr. NMP Jake Heaps #9 6-2/205 (tied with Riley Nelson and James Lark)

QB-1 Fr. RM/RS Jason Munns 6-5/244 (tied with Riley Nelson and James Lark)

TE-1 Fr. RM/RS Mike Muehlmann #82 6-5/240

TE-1 Fr. RM/RS Devin Mahina #84 6-6/230/4.8

PR-1/KR-3/WR-5/WR-H-6 Fr. RS/WO JD Falslev #16 5-9/173

MLB-1 Fr. NMP Zac Stout 6-2/220 (tied with Shane Hunter and Austen Jorgensen)

RE-2 Fr. RS Thomas Bryson #79 6-5/230/4.52

C-2 Fr. RM/RS Houston Reynolds #78 6-2/303 (recovering from knee surgery, back for Fall camp)

KatSS-2/FS-4 Fr. RS Jray Galea'i #18 6-0/193

WR-2 Fr. NMP Ross Apo #11 6-4/190

LT-2 Fr. Jordan Black 6-7/235

RB-3 Fr. NM Joshua "Juice" Quezada #36 5-11/210/4.55

TE-3 Fr. RS Richard Wilson #18 6-3/238/4.69

TE-3 Fr. RM/RS Marcus Mathews #80 6-5/200/4.65 (fractured his ankle in Spring, back for Fall camp)

TE-3 Fr. RM Austin Holt 6-6/240

WR-3/KR-6/PR-6 Fr. RS Cody Hoffman #2 6-4/200/4.60

LE-3 Fr. Graham Rowley 6-4/270

NT-3 Fr. Travis Tuiloma 6-3/290

C-3 Fr. NM Blair Tushaus 6-2/270/4.97

BC-3 Fr. NM Jordan Johnson 5-10/175

WR-H-3 Fr. Dallin Cutler #85 5-9/175

RT-4 Fr. RS Brad Wilcox #74 6-7/265/5.10

MLB-4 Fr. RM/RS/WO Tom Steele #52 6-0/215

LE-4 Fr. NMP Tayo Fabuluje 6-6/255

WLB-4 Fr. NMP Alani Fua 6-5/210/4.60

SLB-4/WLB-6 Fr. NMP Kyle Van Noy #3 6-4/209/4.60

BLB-4 Fr. Ridge Nielsen #58 5-11/230

RB-5 Fr. A.J. Moore 5-10/190

FB-5 Fr. Algernon Brown 6-1/220

TE-6 Fr. Bryan Sampson 6-4/210

RG-6 Fr. Andrew Crawford #66 6-5/285



Haven't cracked the depth chart yet:

BLB Fr. NM *Collin Keoshian 6-2/225

OLB Fr. *Sae Tautu 6-3/215

S Fr. NM *Kori Gaines 5-9/170

DE Fr. RS Remington Peck #50 6-5/240/4.70



RB-5/WR-H-7/KR-9/PR-9 Fr. NM *Drew Phillips 6-0/185/4.39 (Not in Fall camp yet, Clearinghouse issues)

OG Fr. *Manu Mulitalo 6-3/305/5.40 (Not in Fall camp yet, Clearinghouse issues)

Fr. RM/RS Manaaki Vaitai (returns from mission during Fall camp)

Fr. RM Michael Yeck (returns from mission during Fall camp)

Fr. RM/RS Famika Anae #56 6-5/260/5.0 (ACL tear, should miss 2010)

Fr. RS Peni Maka'afi #42 5-11/238 (academic problems, sitting out 2010)

WR **Fr. RM/RS Jordan Smith 6-5/200/4.60 (joining the team in January)
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djcoug
On byucougars.com it lists "Juice" Quesada as jersey #2? But Cody Hoffman is #2 as well. Is that a mess up on their part?
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Mars
djcoug wrote:
On byucougars.com it lists "Juice" Quesada as jersey #2? But Cody Hoffman is #2 as well. Is that a mess up on their part?

I thought Juice was #36.
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