The Brigham Young Cougars held their football media day yesterday. I participated in as many events as I could. I have made in depth reports for each event, just click on the heading to the sections below to be directed to those reports.
All in all, the BYU media day was what it is supposed to be: a pep rally for the season. Media and fans had access to players and coaches. The football program was pumped up as being the program that would get the most exposure of any school in the nation this year. Optimism was high.
Here are my overall impressions of each event I participated in.
BYU Football 2011—State of the Program
A lot of new sides to the same issues about independence and BYU football (scheduling, honor code) were touched on by Athletic Director Tom Holmoe and Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall.
Announcements were made about how BYU football will be more accessible to fans with iPhone and iPad apps. A lot of emphasis was put on BYU appearing on ESPN 10 times this season.
The best part was having ESPN Vice-President of Programming Dave Brown in attendance. He said a lot of very nice things about BYU. I am not sure how much of it was sincere and how much of it was him toeing the company line.
True Blue Special Edition
The special episode of True Blue was a little disappointing. The players didn’t open up very much in their answers to the questions they were asked. The best segment was the final segment with ESPN Analyst (and a true blue Cougar) Holly Rowe. She had a lot of good information that few people know.
Fan Q&A With Current Players
Justin Sorenson was my favorite. The others were fine, but I learned the most from his Q&A session. Once again, the players kind of danced around a lot of the questions. The write up still has a lot of good information you are not going to find out anywhere else.
Fan Q&A With Former Players
Ty Detmer and Bryan Kehl were great. They have wonderful media skills and their passion for BYU football comes out when you talk with them.
Legends Roundtable
This is a must read. LaVell Edwards, Steve Young, Ty Detmer, Trevor Matich, and Bryan Kehl share a lot of stories and knowledge that very few other people know. They answer questions about BYU’s independence, the ESPN contract, the honor code, their greatest moments at BYU, their memories of playing in Laramie, Wyoming, and they fielded some questions from the media.
Towards the end, Jake Heaps and Matt Reynolds join the discussion.
The Editor appreciates all feedback. He can be reached via email at bluecougarfootball@gmail.com
All in all, the BYU media day was what it is supposed to be: a pep rally for the season. Media and fans had access to players and coaches. The football program was pumped up as being the program that would get the most exposure of any school in the nation this year. Optimism was high.
Here are my overall impressions of each event I participated in.
BYU Football 2011—State of the Program
A lot of new sides to the same issues about independence and BYU football (scheduling, honor code) were touched on by Athletic Director Tom Holmoe and Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall.
Announcements were made about how BYU football will be more accessible to fans with iPhone and iPad apps. A lot of emphasis was put on BYU appearing on ESPN 10 times this season.
The best part was having ESPN Vice-President of Programming Dave Brown in attendance. He said a lot of very nice things about BYU. I am not sure how much of it was sincere and how much of it was him toeing the company line.
True Blue Special Edition
The special episode of True Blue was a little disappointing. The players didn’t open up very much in their answers to the questions they were asked. The best segment was the final segment with ESPN Analyst (and a true blue Cougar) Holly Rowe. She had a lot of good information that few people know.
Fan Q&A With Current Players
Justin Sorenson was my favorite. The others were fine, but I learned the most from his Q&A session. Once again, the players kind of danced around a lot of the questions. The write up still has a lot of good information you are not going to find out anywhere else.
Fan Q&A With Former Players
Ty Detmer and Bryan Kehl were great. They have wonderful media skills and their passion for BYU football comes out when you talk with them.
Legends Roundtable
This is a must read. LaVell Edwards, Steve Young, Ty Detmer, Trevor Matich, and Bryan Kehl share a lot of stories and knowledge that very few other people know. They answer questions about BYU’s independence, the ESPN contract, the honor code, their greatest moments at BYU, their memories of playing in Laramie, Wyoming, and they fielded some questions from the media.
Towards the end, Jake Heaps and Matt Reynolds join the discussion.
The Editor appreciates all feedback. He can be reached via email at bluecougarfootball@gmail.com
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