BYU, Utah Utes football: MWC meetings begin Tuesday

LAS VEGAS — The Mountain West Conference's annual football "Media Day" is set for Tuesday at the Red Rock Resort. The preseason media poll and all-conference selections will be released as head coaches and players from all nine team interact with reporters.

BYU is represented by head coach Bronco Mendenhall, offensive lineman Matt Reynolds and safety Andrew Rich. Utah's participants include head coach Kyle Whittingham, offensive lineman Zane Taylor and cornerback Brandon Burton.

On Wednesday, MWC commissioner Craig Thompson will deliver his annual "State of the Conference Address."

Deseret News sports writers Jeff Call, Dirk Facer and Dick Harmon are attending the meetings and will provide insight and reports on www.deseretnews.com, as well as the print editions Wednesday and Thursday.