Norm Chow hired by UCLA
from http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_8042985
LOS ANGELES - UCLA quarterback and former BYU recruit Ben Olson was yet to speak with his new offensive coordinator, but driving from his San Fernando Valley home to Norm Chow's residence in Manhattan Beach for a personal flower delivery came to mind as a way to welcome him. It is the type of giddy sentiment flowing through UCLA's program after it announced Monday that Chow, one of college football's most respected offensive minds, accepted the offensive coordinator position.
"I'm thrilled to death to have the chance to work with Coach Chow,'' said Olson, who will compete with Patrick Cowan for the starting spot. "It's something that I've wanted for a while now and to finally have things work out, it's a huge blessing. I can't remember when I was this excited about football.''
New Bruins coach Rick Neuheisel has a formidable group of coordinators to recruit with, and to game plan with, in Chow and defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker. The oddity of the situation is Chow interviewed for UCLA's head coaching position, and Walker was a finalist, for the job Neuheisel landed.
"The three of us are going to be partners, partners on a startup company that has a huge, huge upside,'' Neuheisel said. "We're going to share and commiserate equally, and together. That's what I sold.''
LOS ANGELES - UCLA quarterback and former BYU recruit Ben Olson was yet to speak with his new offensive coordinator, but driving from his San Fernando Valley home to Norm Chow's residence in Manhattan Beach for a personal flower delivery came to mind as a way to welcome him. It is the type of giddy sentiment flowing through UCLA's program after it announced Monday that Chow, one of college football's most respected offensive minds, accepted the offensive coordinator position.
"I'm thrilled to death to have the chance to work with Coach Chow,'' said Olson, who will compete with Patrick Cowan for the starting spot. "It's something that I've wanted for a while now and to finally have things work out, it's a huge blessing. I can't remember when I was this excited about football.''
New Bruins coach Rick Neuheisel has a formidable group of coordinators to recruit with, and to game plan with, in Chow and defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker. The oddity of the situation is Chow interviewed for UCLA's head coaching position, and Walker was a finalist, for the job Neuheisel landed.
"The three of us are going to be partners, partners on a startup company that has a huge, huge upside,'' Neuheisel said. "We're going to share and commiserate equally, and together. That's what I sold.''
Northern Iowa, Boise State, Florida State -- Future Opponents
From byucougars.com:
Boise State-BYU Agree to Four-Year Series PROVO, Utah (January 14, 2007) -- Fresh off another 11-2 season and a No. 14 national ranking to finish the 2007 season, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced an agreement has been finalized today to complete the 2008 non-conference schedule. The Cougars will open the season against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Provo. In addition, Holmoe announced BYU has agreed to a four-year series with Boise State, beginning 2012 in Boise.
"Given the short notice we had to find an opponent, we're excited to be able to bring such a highly respected program in for our season-opener ," Holmoe said. "Northern Iowa is a top-ranked program that has enjoyed a great deal of success over the past few seasons. It will be a competitive game, and there will be plenty for our fans to be excited about as Coach Mendenhall and his staff prepare our team for a run at the BCS next season."
Northern Iowa posted an impressive 12-1 record during the 2007 season, including a streak of 12 straight wins before falling to eventual national runner-up Delaware in the Championship Subdivision playoffs. The win streak included a win over Iowa State from the Big-12. The Panthers held the No. 1 ranking for six straight weeks during the season and finished ranked No. 4 in the Championship Subdivision. Northern Iowa completed an unblemished 7-0 record in the Gateway Conference and finished the first undefeated regular season in school history since 1960.
UNI head coach Mark Farley was named the 2007 Schutt Sports FCS Coach of the Year by American Football Monthly and received the Eddie Robinson Award, honoring the top head coach in the Championship Subdivision. Farley guided the Panthers to the first-ever perfect regular season (11-0) in the 23-year history of the Gateway Football Conference. In seven seasons as the Panthers' head coach, Farley has compiled a 63-25 record and led the Panthers to four Gateway titles (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007). His 2005 team tied for the league crown and advanced to the national championship game. In addition to playing Northern Iowa, the Cougars will travel to Washington on September 6, followed by a home contest against UCLA. BYU will round out its non-conference schedule on October 3 in Logan as the Cougars resume their in-state rivalry with Utah State.
"This is a well-balanced non-conference schedule that includes two Pac-10 opponents, an in-state rival and one of the premier teams at the Championship Subdivision level," BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said. "Our fans deserve a BCS-calibre football program. Under the current format for inclusion into a BCS game, this schedule gives us that opportunity."
Boise State-BYU Agree to Four-Year Series PROVO, Utah (January 14, 2007) -- Fresh off another 11-2 season and a No. 14 national ranking to finish the 2007 season, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced an agreement has been finalized today to complete the 2008 non-conference schedule. The Cougars will open the season against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Provo. In addition, Holmoe announced BYU has agreed to a four-year series with Boise State, beginning 2012 in Boise.
"Given the short notice we had to find an opponent, we're excited to be able to bring such a highly respected program in for our season-opener ," Holmoe said. "Northern Iowa is a top-ranked program that has enjoyed a great deal of success over the past few seasons. It will be a competitive game, and there will be plenty for our fans to be excited about as Coach Mendenhall and his staff prepare our team for a run at the BCS next season."
Northern Iowa posted an impressive 12-1 record during the 2007 season, including a streak of 12 straight wins before falling to eventual national runner-up Delaware in the Championship Subdivision playoffs. The win streak included a win over Iowa State from the Big-12. The Panthers held the No. 1 ranking for six straight weeks during the season and finished ranked No. 4 in the Championship Subdivision. Northern Iowa completed an unblemished 7-0 record in the Gateway Conference and finished the first undefeated regular season in school history since 1960.
UNI head coach Mark Farley was named the 2007 Schutt Sports FCS Coach of the Year by American Football Monthly and received the Eddie Robinson Award, honoring the top head coach in the Championship Subdivision. Farley guided the Panthers to the first-ever perfect regular season (11-0) in the 23-year history of the Gateway Football Conference. In seven seasons as the Panthers' head coach, Farley has compiled a 63-25 record and led the Panthers to four Gateway titles (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007). His 2005 team tied for the league crown and advanced to the national championship game. In addition to playing Northern Iowa, the Cougars will travel to Washington on September 6, followed by a home contest against UCLA. BYU will round out its non-conference schedule on October 3 in Logan as the Cougars resume their in-state rivalry with Utah State.
"This is a well-balanced non-conference schedule that includes two Pac-10 opponents, an in-state rival and one of the premier teams at the Championship Subdivision level," BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said. "Our fans deserve a BCS-calibre football program. Under the current format for inclusion into a BCS game, this schedule gives us that opportunity."
Viva Las Vegas!
While BYU prepares to rematch UCLA in this years version of the Las Vegas bowl, there are many ties between the 2 schools to note, the first being most intriguing:
1) Rumors have surfaced on various web blogs that UCLA is interested in Bronco as their next head coach. Since the Bruins fired Karl Dorrell, they are seeking someone as a replacement, and Bronco--not surprisingly--is one candidate UCLA would like right now. While its nothing but a rumor right now & wishful thinking from UCLA donors, don't be surprised if Bronco's name appears elsewhere for another vacancy. The chance of him leaving is very unlikely, given his unique coaching approach and family roots, but $$ has a way to be very convincing!
2) UCLA interm heach coach DeWayne Walker used to be an assitant head coach at BYU. Walker has also interviewed for the UCLA opening.
3) Ex-long time BYU assistant Norm Chow has also (apparantly) been involved with the UCLA opportunity. Chow is now the offensive coordinator for the Tennesee Titans.
4) Oh, and lets not forget our good friend Ben(edict) Olson! Highest recruited QB from a few years ago spent his freshman year at BYU, but then transfered to UCLA after his mission to Canada. Since the Las Vegas game will most likely be 85% BYU fans, don't be surprised to hear roaring BOOOOO's from the stands when his name is announced!
Here is a cool video recapping some of the highlights from this years BYU squad. It has been told that Bronco showed the team the movie "300" for a team activity one night last summer during 2-a-day training. This video mirrors that epic battle with this years dominating football team. Check it out:
1) Rumors have surfaced on various web blogs that UCLA is interested in Bronco as their next head coach. Since the Bruins fired Karl Dorrell, they are seeking someone as a replacement, and Bronco--not surprisingly--is one candidate UCLA would like right now. While its nothing but a rumor right now & wishful thinking from UCLA donors, don't be surprised if Bronco's name appears elsewhere for another vacancy. The chance of him leaving is very unlikely, given his unique coaching approach and family roots, but $$ has a way to be very convincing!
2) UCLA interm heach coach DeWayne Walker used to be an assitant head coach at BYU. Walker has also interviewed for the UCLA opening.
3) Ex-long time BYU assistant Norm Chow has also (apparantly) been involved with the UCLA opportunity. Chow is now the offensive coordinator for the Tennesee Titans.
4) Oh, and lets not forget our good friend Ben(edict) Olson! Highest recruited QB from a few years ago spent his freshman year at BYU, but then transfered to UCLA after his mission to Canada. Since the Las Vegas game will most likely be 85% BYU fans, don't be surprised to hear roaring BOOOOO's from the stands when his name is announced!
Here is a cool video recapping some of the highlights from this years BYU squad. It has been told that Bronco showed the team the movie "300" for a team activity one night last summer during 2-a-day training. This video mirrors that epic battle with this years dominating football team. Check it out:
BYU in the BCS -- There is still a chance!
While the Las Vegas bowl seems the most likely scenario for BYU at this point, BYU could find itself bowling with the big boys this holiday season.
During a teleconference this past Tuesday, the BCS announced 18 potential teams still in contention for a Bowl Championship Series game. BYU was 1 of the 18 teams announced. Now, at this point it is a long shot, but crazier things have happened this year (i.e. Appalachian State). BYU is only guaranteed a BCS berth if they end up ranked in the top 12. They would also be in contention IF their final ranking is better than 16, and higher than the champion from a BCS conference. The Cougars are currently ranked #19.
For an at-large selection, BYU need 9 wins and ranked in the top 14. If fewer than 10 teams in the top 14 are eligible, the at-large pool will be expanded to the top 18 in the BCS rankings.
Imagine if this were to happen this Saturday…
UCLA beats USC
Arizona beats ASU
UCLA is Pac-10 champ (according to their tie-breaker method)
BYU pounds SDSU, and slips into the top 16 in the BCS and is ranked ahead of Pac-10 champ UCLA.
BYU takes UCLA’s spot in the Rose Bowl.
Again, it’s a long-shot, but definitely possible! We might need other help as well (Hawaii loss to WA, OSU beating Oregon), but either way who would of thought a 2 loss non-BCS school had a shot at this point in time? So, let’s not only cheer hard for our Cougars this weekend, but GO Bruins! And GO Wildcats!
During a teleconference this past Tuesday, the BCS announced 18 potential teams still in contention for a Bowl Championship Series game. BYU was 1 of the 18 teams announced. Now, at this point it is a long shot, but crazier things have happened this year (i.e. Appalachian State). BYU is only guaranteed a BCS berth if they end up ranked in the top 12. They would also be in contention IF their final ranking is better than 16, and higher than the champion from a BCS conference. The Cougars are currently ranked #19.
For an at-large selection, BYU need 9 wins and ranked in the top 14. If fewer than 10 teams in the top 14 are eligible, the at-large pool will be expanded to the top 18 in the BCS rankings.
Imagine if this were to happen this Saturday…
UCLA beats USC
Arizona beats ASU
UCLA is Pac-10 champ (according to their tie-breaker method)
BYU pounds SDSU, and slips into the top 16 in the BCS and is ranked ahead of Pac-10 champ UCLA.
BYU takes UCLA’s spot in the Rose Bowl.
Again, it’s a long-shot, but definitely possible! We might need other help as well (Hawaii loss to WA, OSU beating Oregon), but either way who would of thought a 2 loss non-BCS school had a shot at this point in time? So, let’s not only cheer hard for our Cougars this weekend, but GO Bruins! And GO Wildcats!
Harvey's Game-Winning Touchdown Scamper
These pictures were taken by Dan Ransom. You can see more of his stuff here: http://danransom.com/blog/index.php?showimage=535
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