1. BYU Football: Should the Cougars Move to a Conference?

    Ever since the BYU Cougars chose to become one of the four FBS independent teams in 2010, fans began hoping that the move would eventually lead to the school joining an Automatic Qualifying conference...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 12 months ago 3,097 reads 22 comments

  2. BYU Football: 3 Freshmen That Will Make an Immediate Impact

    BYU has experience and maturity on its roster this season, but the veterans may not be the only ones doing work. 28 Cougars are freshmen this upcoming year, and some of them will most likely make a profound impact...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 12 months ago 3,021 reads 2 comments

  3. BYU Football: Who Will Emerge as the Cougars' No. 1 Running Back?

    Despite the loss of Bryan Kariya and JJ Di Luigi, BYU should have plenty of depth at the running back position. The Cougars' return key players Michael Alisa, Josh Quezada and David Foote, and welcome several newcomers to the ranks...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 12 months ago 1,926 reads 3 comments

  4. Utah Jazz: 5 Players the Jazz Could Pick Up in the Draft

    As the NBA Draft draws nearer and nearer, it is only natural to guess who the Utah Jazz may pick up. Besides, what else is there to do? The Jazz will most likely not receive picks ...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 12 months ago 12,532 reads 10 comments

  5. Utah Jazz: Steve Nash and 5 Guards That the Jazz Could Sign This Offseason

    The Utah Jazz need to sign another guard to back up (or even start over) Devin Harris, and they won't have to look far. There are several talented point guards on the market this offseason, and Utah could add at least one of them to the Jazz roster...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 12 months ago 3,813 reads 36 comments

  6. BYU Football: 5 Big Question Marks for the Cougars Entering the 2012 Season

    As the season-opener against Washington State draws nearer and nearer, I am still waiting for the answer to several questions. Perhaps we will not find the solution until late in the season, or maybe we will find it before September...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 12 months ago 2,002 reads 7 comments

  7. Utah Jazz: Predicting the Starters for Next Season

    The Jazz season is over. It is time to look to next season, with hopes for an even more successful one. But a good team must have a good starting five, so here is my prediction of the Jazz starters for next season...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 3,399 reads 34 comments

  8. BYU Football: Who Will Emerge as the Star of the Cougars' Backfield?

    There is plenty of room in BYU's backfield for a youngster to come in and take over. As both Bryan Kariya and JJ Di Luigi have moved on, this is a great chance for an unknown and overlooked Cougar to step up and help guide the offense...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 1,425 reads 0 comments

  9. BYU Football: 3 Areas Riley Nelson Must Improve Upon

    Riley Nelson will be, without question, the starting quarterback for the Cougars come September. Nelson has incredible leadership and scrambling abilities as well as great field vision, but along with his strengths come weaknesses...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 1,627 reads 0 comments

  10. BYU Football: Previewing the Cougars' Receivers

    BYU returns the explosive duo of Hoffman and Apo at the receiver position this season, and the team is expected to have plenty of success. But how much? With Riley Nelson returning at quarterback, each receiver could have a great season...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 943 reads 2 comments

  11. Utah Jazz: Grading the Jazz Starters' 2011-12 Season

    At the conclusion of the 2011-12 season for the Jazz , let's go back and grade all of Utah's starters. They will be graded on overall performance and consistency...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 1,969 reads 9 comments

  12. BYU Football: 5 Reasons Why the Cougars Need to Join a Conference Before 2014

    BYU is currently on the outside looking in at conference realignment, as they are one of four FBS Independents. They say that they are perfectly happy in their home of independence, but in reality, they need to join a conference, and join one fast...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 3,546 reads 9 comments

  13. BYU Football: Previewing the Cougars' Running Backs

    Despite the loss of Bryan Kariya and JJ Di Luigi, BYU should have plenty of depth at the running back position. The Cougars return key players Michael Alisa, Josh Quezada and David Foote, and welcome several newcomers to the ranks...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 1,689 reads 2 comments

  14. BYU Football: 5 Things That Will Keep Bronco Mendenhall Up at Night

    Coaching an FBS football team is no easy task, and being an Independent program makes it no easier. With the loss of key players and a tough schedule coming up, Coach Mendenhall has his hands full going into the 2012 season...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 6,617 reads 3 comments

  15. BYU Football: Will the Cougars' Four Free Agents Have Success in the NFL?

    Although no Cougars were selected in the NFL draft, four players from BYU did sign free agent contracts with teams...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 1,210 reads 3 comments

  16. BYU Football: Grading the Cougars' Uniforms Through the Years

    BYU has seen flashy, traditional and sometimes ugly uniforms throughout the program's history. In the midst of an era when jerseys are everything, let's grade the uniforms that BYU has worn since 1980...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 3,161 reads 4 comments

  17. Utah Jazz: Ranking the 5 Best Players in Franchise History

    The Utah Jazz have a rich history of great players, having produced six Hall of Famers. Although the Jazz have never won an NBA title, they have the fifth-most wins in the Association...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 2,204 reads 3 comments

  18. 2012 NBA Playoff Predictions: 5 Teams That Can Win It All

    The NBA regular season is over, and the playoffs begin today with four matchups. But the season just began, didn't it? Despite a lockout-shortened season, several teams contain talent that could land them in the NBA Finals...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 1,389 reads 7 comments

  19. BYU Football: 5 Burning Questions for the 2012 Season

    Last season, the BYU football team went through a wave of changes. Independence, new coaches and quarterback controversies are just a few of these...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 1,839 reads 6 comments

  20. BYU Football: 5 Possible Rivals for the Cougars

    The annual football game between BYU and Utah has always been a heated, exciting matchup for Cougar and Ute fans alike...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 2,712 reads 11 comments

  21. BYU Basketball: Predicting the Starters for the 2012-13 Season

    Although BYU's first basketball game is months away, it is never too early to look ahead at the upcoming season...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 1,182 reads 0 comments

  22. BYU Football: The 5 Most Difficult Games in 2012

    BYU faces a tough schedule this upcoming season, facing two teams ranked in ESPN's Preseason Top 25, as well as squads from the Pac-12 and the ACC. To make matters worse, several of the tougher games will be played on the road...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 2,116 reads 7 comments

  23. BYU Football: 5 Cougars That Will Make the Biggest Impacts in 2012

    There is definitely no lack of talent in Provo this year, with 18 previous starters returning. So, with all of that skill, who are the five Cougars that will make the biggest impact ...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 3,602 reads 2 comments

  24. Pop Culture: The Top 10 Television Commercials Featuring Professional Athletes

    Everyone loves a hilarious, witty television commercial, and the only thing better than a funny advertisement is one with your favorite athlete in it. Commercials have always been a part of the sports world...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 891 reads 0 comments

  25. BYU Football: Why Riley Nelson Will Not Be an NFL Quarterback

    All loyal Cougar fans remember last September, when Riley Nelson came off of the bench to spark a last-second comeback against in-state foe Utah State ...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 1 year ago 2,232 reads 1 comments