BYU football: JJ Di Luigi ready to step up if Michael Alisa can't go for the Cougars

By Jeff Call, Deseret News

Published: Wednesday, Dec. 28 2011 7:52 p.m. MST

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With running back Michael Alisa questionable for Friday's Armed Forces Bowl against Tulsa due to an ankle injury, BYU could depend heavily on seniors JJ Di Luigi and Bryan Kariya.

QUOTABLE: "I love bowl games and all that stuff. But it's past Christmas and we're still playing football. That's really exciting for me. I want to hold on to every minute of it because after the bowl game, it's winter conditioning and lifting and running your guts out and that's not fun. But practice is fun."

— BYU quarterback Riley Nelson

WEDNESDAY'S EVENTS: While the "Welcome Home A Hero" event, scheduled for Wednesday morning was canceled, five Cougar players participated in a visit to Cook's Children's Hospital — Austin Holt, Richard Wilson, Devin Mahina, Colby Jorgensen and Houston Reynolds. They were joined by Cosmo and the cheerleaders, meeting children at the hospital and presenting them with BYU paraphernalia.

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Jenny83

OGDEN, UT

JJ has 546 yards and 3 touch downs on the season
John White (Utah) has 1,404 yards and 14 touch downs on the seson

10:12 p.m. Dec. 28, 2011
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stampederus

Ephraim, UT

So Jenny 83, what is your point? JJ is playing in this game, John White is not. If I am interested in John White stats,I will visit Utah Utes websites and links. When one visits Utes websites/links, you'll find only a handful of comments from their More..

12:33 p.m. Dec. 29, 2011
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Alexandria, VA

What does John White have to do with this article?

"But, but, look at us! Please, someone care about our team!"

7:48 a.m. Dec. 29, 2011
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