BYU football: Dual freshmen performance get fans excited

Published: Monday, Oct. 1 2012 12:32 p.m. MDT

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs against Hawaii in Provo Friday, Sept. 28, 2012.

Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

Summary

The performances of two freshmen in Friday night's win over Hawaii, quarterback Taysom Hill and running back Jamaal Williams, have some BYU fans excited about the future, according to the Herald Extra.

Hill had a total of 255 yards with three total touchdowns, and Williams had 185 total yards and two touchdown scampers. Both players made some big plays on offense, giving BYU fans high hopes for the future, according to the article.

BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall tried to contain the expectations for Williams in the Hawaii post-game press conference. "Before we get too far down the Jamaal bandwagon, it's a nice start for him," Mendenhall said. "We'll see now if he touches it more and more against stiffer competition how he'll handle it, but I was really encouraged tonight."

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Olympus Cove, Utah

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Brandon calls BYU's offensive plays and, as a 2nd year Offensive Coordinator, he still has a lot to learn. It means some growing pains, but, hopefully, he's learning and BYU's offense will be much improved as the More..

3:51 p.m. Oct. 1, 2012
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dustman

Nampa, ID

Williams needs to play. All the running backs seem to be doing well, but Williams is fast and awesome. He isn't getting the praise he deserves.

1:21 p.m. Oct. 1, 2012
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taraxopoios

Lake Tapps, WA

Based on their game performances (yes, Hawaii is not very stiff competition) I don't understand why Mendenhall isn't more positive on Hill and Williams.They must really be stinking it up in practice. Either that or he's really trying More..

1:49 p.m. Oct. 1, 2012
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