Man, while you're answering questions cruiser:

Is Matangi Tonga enrolled in school and/or working out with the team?

How is Travis Bright's recovery coming? Compound fracture, right?

I can field that first one. Matangi is not at BYU currently. He could possibly (emphasis on possibly) be back for fall. He has an offer from Snow so he could go play a year and come back to BYU next winter (is one scenario I've heard.)

cruiser,

Big questions I have are how is the O-line coming together this spring and what kind of job do you think Coach Weber is doing?

Sage wrote:

WACoug wrote:

So that explains how Bruce Davis was able to get around the corner so fast. :unsure: :laugh:

In my world it seems of paramount importance that the qb specifically coddle the feelings of his linemen. You hear of great qbs taking their linemen out to eat, or buying them trips to the pro bowl in the nfl. Is there not someone in the past byu qb ranks that could privately take max aside and explain to him in very clear terms the consequences of his actions. If some one has access to Bronco or one of the other coaches, perhaps this could be put forth as a very valuable team need. Max's health can have a very direct affect on an undefeated season. Anybody want to volunteer to speak to the powers that be if you have the connections?

Ya, what does Bronco know, he probably never thought about that. Seriously?

I am sure that the coaching staff is well aware of any dramas amongst the team. I don't think they, or anyone on the team, will let anything get in the way of what should be a magical year for the cougars.

cruiser wrote:

Bronco Mendenhall keeps his own counsel pretty well, so nobody can speak for him. But, between you and me, I would be surprised, and disappointed, if he left BYU. He sees this job almost as a calling directly from the Brethren, whom he speaks with from time to time. He also sees himself in the service a Higher Power in a way that he can't be in other places. He has worked in several other programs, and he seems about as happy here as he can be. He has earned tremendous respect from all of his bosses and has been given a lot of freedom. Although the money may be tempting at other schools from time to time, I expect (and sincerely hope) that he'll stay here. Of course, BYU will have to do the right thing as far as his salary goes to at least remain somewhat competitive. Like most of us, he wants to serve, but he doesn't want to be used.

Thanks again - more than I can say.
So we are a peculiar people, aren't we? Here in So. Cal. people are always singing the praises of Pete Carol - restoring tradition, etc, etc, etc. But (I believe) he will never come close to being as important as Bronco (or any good and just man who leads BYU) can be. And I think I understand you to be saying, that as unique as BYU is in the world of higher education, so Bronco is among coaches (as compared to the likes of that one guy who had success at Utah and left them high and dry..ummm, what was his name...oh yeah, Urban).
Have things come together perfectly??? I can only hope.

CougarPeasant wrote:

cruiser,

Big questions I have are how is the O-line coming together this spring and what kind of job do you think Coach Weber is doing?

In my opinion, the jury is still out on Coach Weber. I think it's fair to say that replacing Coach Grimes was a taller order than many people thought. Although we had some fine linemen with experience last year, we weren't able to run the ball or protect Hall as well as we expected to. This will be Weber's second year, and he should fully understand how the line integrates into the overall scheme, especially the running game. If things don't improve this year, even though we have some of the finest RBs in the conference, a lot of people will be taking a pretty hard look at Coach Weber. That's how I see it, anyway.