BYU football: Russell Tialavea understands the program better now post-mission

Published: Sunday, Aug. 19 2012 10:32 p.m. MDT

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In some ways BYU defensive lineman Russell Tialavea is exactly the same. In other, more significant ways, he's completely different.

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Y Grad / Y Dad

Richland, WA

I guess this is what Chris B and what's-his-name and his 80% of his Co workers who say they are BYU fans are not capable of understanding.

If you can only succeed at one thing while trying for another, I'd rather BYU keep trying More..

6:49 a.m. Aug. 20, 2012
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Riddles in the Dark

Olympus Cove, Utah

It's players like Russell Tialavea that make me proud to call myself a BYU fan.

Good luck, Russ, in your final year as a Cougar!

1:40 p.m. Aug. 20, 2012
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morganh

Orem, Utah

Kudos to Russell T. for going on a mission. ChrisB and the other trolls might not understand why he did it but I do. It is stories like these that make me proud of B.Y.U. Bronco would love to see his team have success on the field, but he also More..

5:31 p.m. Aug. 20, 2012
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