http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ Bronco Mendenhall en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Thu, 23 May 2013 15:10:43 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579613/Brad-Rock-BYUs-Bronco-now-in-the-news-business.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579613/Brad-Rock-BYUs-Bronco-now-in-the-news-business.html Twitter account now makes BYU coach a colleague. Sort of. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:32:29 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579531/Rock-On-Ziggy-already-knows-how-to-self-market-Bronco-fully-invested-and-more.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579531/Rock-On-Ziggy-already-knows-how-to-self-market-Bronco-fully-invested-and-more.html Ziggy Ansah is quickly discovering how to get things free! free! free! Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579500/Why-BYUs-Mendenhall-joined-the-Twitter-world.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579500/Why-BYUs-Mendenhall-joined-the-Twitter-world.html BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall is Twitterpated. Well, not exactly. Let's not get carried away here. But the fact is, a... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:02:42 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579189/Rock-On-Sure-theres-a-team-in-Utah-that-could-use-Ziggys-size-speed-and-strength.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579189/Rock-On-Sure-theres-a-team-in-Utah-that-could-use-Ziggys-size-speed-and-strength.html Yes, there is a way for the former BYU defensive end to play in Utah, despite reports to the contrary. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579155/Ziggy-Ansahs-mom-was-hoping-her-son-would-be-drafted-by-an-NFL-team-in-Utah.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579155/Ziggy-Ansahs-mom-was-hoping-her-son-would-be-drafted-by-an-NFL-team-in-Utah.html Before the 2013 NFL draft, Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah's mother, Elizabeth Cole, asked BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall if there was a... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628070/BYU-football-coach-Bronco-Mendenhall-thrilled-about-being-part-of-Ziggy-Ansahs-big-night-at-the-NFL.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628070/BYU-football-coach-Bronco-Mendenhall-thrilled-about-being-part-of-Ziggy-Ansahs-big-night-at-the-NFL.html NEW YORK — BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall calls his experience attending the NFL draft in support of Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578999/NFL-Draft-Dear-Motor-City-2-meet-Mr-Ziggy.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578999/NFL-Draft-Dear-Motor-City-2-meet-Mr-Ziggy.html The Lions picked up a high character athlete who is someone who can repair their defense's "dirty" image. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578913/NFL-draft-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-hopes-to-promote-the-NFL-in-Africa.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578913/NFL-draft-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-hopes-to-promote-the-NFL-in-Africa.html While Ezekiel Ansah's meteoric rise in popularity is expected to continue soaring when the NFL draft begins Thursday at Radio... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578887/BYU-football-Ziggys-journey-has-taken-Ansah-from-practice-session-novelty-to-top-NFL-draft-pick.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578887/BYU-football-Ziggys-journey-has-taken-Ansah-from-practice-session-novelty-to-top-NFL-draft-pick.html Ezekiel Ansah is on the cusp of becoming the highest-drafted player in BYU history since Steve Young was snatched up at No. 1... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578836/Ziggy-Ansahs-improbable-journey-continues-in-New-York.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578836/Ziggy-Ansahs-improbable-journey-continues-in-New-York.html As of one 23 prospects invited to attend the National Football League Draft at Radio City Music Hall, former BYU defensive... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627793/Past-and-present-Utah-football-coaches-featured-on-annual-coaching-rankings-list.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627793/Past-and-present-Utah-football-coaches-featured-on-annual-coaching-rankings-list.html Former Utah coach Urban Meyer was beat out only by Alabama's Nick Saban, and BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall is rated 17 on... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578454/Dick-Harmon-Mark-Atuaia-uses-BYU-education-as-an-asset-in-Cougar-recruiting-plan.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578454/Dick-Harmon-Mark-Atuaia-uses-BYU-education-as-an-asset-in-Cougar-recruiting-plan.html A man who once struggled to achieve an education and understand its value, Mark Atuaia now has a law degree and is selling... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578380/Bronco-Mendenhall-caves-joins-Twitter.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578380/Bronco-Mendenhall-caves-joins-Twitter.html Bronco Mendenhall made himself more available than ever by joining Twitter on Tuesday. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578293/Geoff-Martzen-is-latest-hire-in-BYU-football-recruiting-efforts.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578293/Geoff-Martzen-is-latest-hire-in-BYU-football-recruiting-efforts.html He can't recruit off campus but Geoff Martzen hopes to bring his experience from Boise State and Alabama to the mix in BYU's... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578207/Tujague-hire-provides-BYU-key-JC-recruiting-strategy.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578207/Tujague-hire-provides-BYU-key-JC-recruiting-strategy.html When Bronco Mendenhall hired College of the Canyons coach Garett Tujague, he also bought his contacts in California's massive... Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578165/BYU-receiver-coach-Guy-Holliday-hits-Cougar-recruiting-trail.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578165/BYU-receiver-coach-Guy-Holliday-hits-Cougar-recruiting-trail.html In the first of a series centering on BYU's new coaches, receiver coach Guy Holliday heads out to Texas with a sales pitch... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578123/BYU-Arizona-football-series-includes-game-at-NFL-stadium.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578123/BYU-Arizona-football-series-includes-game-at-NFL-stadium.html Friday's announcement that BYU and Arizona have scheduled a three-game series is part of an emerging trend in college... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577988/Hill-named-BYUs-starting-quarterback.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577988/Hill-named-BYUs-starting-quarterback.html BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall released his team's post-spring practice depth chart Wednesday. It came as no surprise that... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577964/BYU-football-Cougars-will-focus-on-conditioning-during-summer-workouts.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577964/BYU-football-Cougars-will-focus-on-conditioning-during-summer-workouts.html BYU coaches have installed a fast-tempo, no-huddle offense that requires the players to be in the best physical shape of... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577752/How-does-Snow-transfer-quarterback-fit-into-BYU-plans.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577752/How-does-Snow-transfer-quarterback-fit-into-BYU-plans.html Christian Stewart, a Snow College transfer quarterback, just finished leading the Badgers to a bowl win at the end of last... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577615/BYU-football-Cougars-could-be-close-to-naming-starting-quarterback.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577615/BYU-football-Cougars-could-be-close-to-naming-starting-quarterback.html Now that BYU has wrapped up spring practices, coach Bronco Mendenhall hinted that he could be close to choosing a starting... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:10:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577344/BYU-football-Cougars-commit-two-for-2014-2015-recruiting-classes.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577344/BYU-football-Cougars-commit-two-for-2014-2015-recruiting-classes.html BYU football recently secured commitments from Northridge's Dayan Lake and Fred Warner, from San Marcos, Calif. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:27:18 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577170/Amy-Donaldson-Headlines-youll-only-see-on-April-1.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577170/Amy-Donaldson-Headlines-youll-only-see-on-April-1.html Some local sports headlines one might only see on April Fool's Day. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577119/Fast-paced-BYU-offense-not-fast-enough-for-Robert-Anae.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577119/Fast-paced-BYU-offense-not-fast-enough-for-Robert-Anae.html Even though the Cougar offense increased its tempo this spring, offensive coordinator Robert Anae believes BYU must operate... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577057/BYU-football-BYU-to-stage-Blue-and-White-game-Saturday.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577057/BYU-football-BYU-to-stage-Blue-and-White-game-Saturday.html BYU's new-look offense will be on display during Saturday's Blue and White game at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576977/Ansah-among-NFL-hopefuls-at-BYUs-Pro-Day.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576977/Ansah-among-NFL-hopefuls-at-BYUs-Pro-Day.html Sixteen players participated in BYU's annual Pro Day, but there was one main attraction. That would be defensive lineman... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576952/BYU-football-Cougars-perform-in-front-of-NFL-scouts-at-pro-day.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576952/BYU-football-Cougars-perform-in-front-of-NFL-scouts-at-pro-day.html NFL scouts were in Provo early on Thursday to watch former BYU football players perform at pro day. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576832/BYU-football-Top-10-developments-of-spring-practice.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576832/BYU-football-Top-10-developments-of-spring-practice.html BYU spring practices are set to conclude and many story lines have developed along the way. Here's a look into the top 10... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576794/BYU-football-Kyle-Van-Noy-looking-to-savor-senior-season.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576794/BYU-football-Kyle-Van-Noy-looking-to-savor-senior-season.html Having shocked most observers with his decision to return to BYU for his senior season, linebacker Kyle Van Noy is eager make... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576703/BYU-football-notebook-Mendenhall-announces-BYU-will-hold-a-spring-game-2-instead-of-just-a.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576703/BYU-football-notebook-Mendenhall-announces-BYU-will-hold-a-spring-game-2-instead-of-just-a.html BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall confirmed to the media Monday that BYU will hold a spring football game this Saturday at 11 a.m.... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576585/BYU-football-notebook-Quarterback-Taysom-Hill-emerging-as-a-team-leader.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576585/BYU-football-notebook-Quarterback-Taysom-Hill-emerging-as-a-team-leader.html Through three weeks of spring practices, Taysom Hill is establishing himself as not only the team's likely starter at... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576552/BYU-football-notebook-Linebacker-Alani-Fua-earns-coach-Bronco-Mendenhalls-praise.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576552/BYU-football-notebook-Linebacker-Alani-Fua-earns-coach-Bronco-Mendenhalls-praise.html Coach Bronco Mendenhall was upbeat following Friday's practice and said that several players, including linebacker Alani Fua,... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576440/BYU-football-Cougar-tight-ends-hope-to-finally-end-bad-soap-opera.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576440/BYU-football-Cougar-tight-ends-hope-to-finally-end-bad-soap-opera.html The narrative at the tight end position hasn't changed since 2010, but players and coaches are aiming to finally establish... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576153/BYU-football-notebook-Offense-wants-to-go-fast-this-year.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576153/BYU-football-notebook-Offense-wants-to-go-fast-this-year.html Players say new offensive coordinator Robert Anae plans to make BYU's offense a lot faster this coming season. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575731/In-spring-Cougars-are-out-of-their-comfort-zone.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575731/In-spring-Cougars-are-out-of-their-comfort-zone.html In part due to breaking in a brand new offensive coaching staff that's installing a new, up-tempo brand of offense, BYU coach... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575727/BYU-football-notebook-Coaches-look-to-replace-Fuga.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575727/BYU-football-notebook-Coaches-look-to-replace-Fuga.html Good and consistent nose tackle play is critical in a 3-4 defense, and two players are working to fill the void left by... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575363/Holliday-hire-brings-Cougs-interesting-personality.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575363/Holliday-hire-brings-Cougs-interesting-personality.html BYU's new receivers coach Guy Holliday is intense and passionate at Cougar spring football practices, but it may be other... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:30:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575086/BYU-football-JUCO-transfer-Trent-Trammell-has-a-torn-ACL-likely-is-done-for-the-year.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575086/BYU-football-JUCO-transfer-Trent-Trammell-has-a-torn-ACL-likely-is-done-for-the-year.html BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall confirmed the worst after his team's practice Wednesday: JUCO transfer cornerback Trent... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:30:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574967/Teeples-Title-sharing-for-Ute-Aggie-amp-Cougar-football-coaches-about-more-than-on-field.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574967/Teeples-Title-sharing-for-Ute-Aggie-amp-Cougar-football-coaches-about-more-than-on-field.html Many fans are scratching their heads as they try to make sense of the position and title shuffling on local university... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:00:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574941/Ziggy-Ansah-continues-to-impact-BYU-program-coaches.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574941/Ziggy-Ansah-continues-to-impact-BYU-program-coaches.html As BYU outside linebackers coach Kelly Poppinga watched the Senior Bowl on television last month, he couldn't help but laugh. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:30:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574842/BYU-opens-spring-ball-with-new-up-tempo-offense.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574842/BYU-opens-spring-ball-with-new-up-tempo-offense.html BYU offensive coordinator Robert Anae's self-proclaimed "go-fast-go-hard" offense was on full display Monday. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:10:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574824/JC-corner-had-met-expectations-early-at-BYU.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574824/JC-corner-had-met-expectations-early-at-BYU.html Trent Trammel, a JC transfer corner and candidate to replace Preston Hadley, impressed BYU coaches since enrolling in... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:55:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574794/BYU-schedules-UConn-in-2014-2015.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574794/BYU-schedules-UConn-in-2014-2015.html BYU announced Monday that it has signed a deal for a home-and-home football series with the University of Connecticut in 2014... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:30:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574727/BYUs-Kaufusi-to-finish-out-basketball-season.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574727/BYUs-Kaufusi-to-finish-out-basketball-season.html BYU opens spring football Monday, but defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi won't be there. That's because Kaufusi will finish... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:50:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574715/BYUs-Mendenhall-Theres-more-to-do.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574715/BYUs-Mendenhall-Theres-more-to-do.html From the time he was hired as the head coach at BYU in December 2004, Bronco Mendenhall knew he wouldn't be in this position... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:05:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574690/BYUs-new-defensive-coordinator-explains-his-role.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574690/BYUs-new-defensive-coordinator-explains-his-role.html Secondary coach Nick Howell just got promoted to BYU's new defensive coordinator. He says the move shows Bronco Mendenhall... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:30:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574689/Its-BYU-Broncoball-for-the-foreseeable-future.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574689/Its-BYU-Broncoball-for-the-foreseeable-future.html Cougar coach Bronco Mendenhall has a better record than the legendary LaVell Edwards, so a contract extension is a reasonable... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:30:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574646/BYU-Bronco-Mendenhall-working-on-contract-extension.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574646/BYU-Bronco-Mendenhall-working-on-contract-extension.html Though he is in the final season of his current three-year contract, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall said he would like to... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:30:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574583/BYU-spring-practice-preview-Linebackers.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574583/BYU-spring-practice-preview-Linebackers.html Linebackers look as strong as ever on the outside, but there will be holes to fill inside this spring. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:00:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765623651/BYU-football-Mendenhall-names-Anae-assistant-head-coach-Howell-new-defensive-coordinator.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765623651/BYU-football-Mendenhall-names-Anae-assistant-head-coach-Howell-new-defensive-coordinator.html PROVO — Heading into spring football, which kicks off Monday, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall announced changes in his... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:55:00 MST