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BYU football: New position, new mood for So'oto

Jimbo | 6:13 a.m. March 21, 2008

Last year I flew out of town to california and sat next to Vic on the plain ride he had his head set on and was listening to his I pod before I sat down . we a had a great conversation about the team and his role on the team . Seems like he will do well as a LB and should fill the hole for the loss of Kehl. Good Luck on the next seasons.

BBKing | 8:39 a.m. March 21, 2008

It takes an attitude to play linebacker. You have to really want to pound someone into a pile of goo. And if he now has a step in his bounce, that means pretty smile aside he is likely a controlled maniac. This could be his calling in life, and I am happy for it.

All the best!
Go BYU!!

a fan | 8:48 a.m. March 21, 2008

What a surprise...the BYU basketball loss gets eliminated from the NCAA so lets bury the story and lead with a BYU football story.

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RE a fan | 9:00 a.m. March 21, 2008

Obviously you didn't see the actual paper. The article on the BYU loss was on the front page. You had to make it to the sports section to read about football. But I do like the idea of hiding the loss.

... | 9:13 a.m. March 21, 2008

I heard in addition to a new attitude he followed the lead of the track team and has purchased a number of new mops.

Re: a fan | 10:12 a.m. March 21, 2008

Or should we write re: a Ute fan. If you had a clue you would realize that there has been an article each day this week on spring practice at the Y. With that said, I would rather read about football than another 1st round exit in basketball.

To Jimbo | 10:36 a.m. March 21, 2008

Poor Soto - hopefully your conversation lasted only 15 minutes or so. Most people hate being bugged on a plane flight for more than a few minutes. At least it shows Vic is a nice guy and has patience.

With the talent in San Diego, being first team there is easily akin to all-state here in Utah. With the TE talent on board and coming in it looks like he made a career prolonging move.

CougarKeith | 10:41 a.m. March 21, 2008

If we get through the first three games, we can be a BCS team this year! However they must follow Bronco's idea, ONE GAME AT A TIME! Keep healthy, and and do what it takes, So'oto is willing to do that! Way to go, I think we can do what we need to do this year to get it done for once!

Big LB | 11:03 a.m. March 21, 2008

That is a potent move. Ex-tight ends as Line backers with the size and speed and manueverability that so'oto has can be very dangerous especially since he was a top class linebacker in California. Looks like a nice athlete.

Bronco take a lesson from the Lone Peak Basketball coach and don't let your athletes talk on the camera or be interviewed. Less people will hate your team. You as the coach do all the talking and let the athletes focus and concentrate on football. That goes for basketball too. i.e. "even though we lost we're still a better team".

YaY! | 11:24 a.m. March 21, 2008

I am thrilled that BYU football will not feature a So-Oto fumble in 08.

You know | 12:45 p.m. March 21, 2008

I looked at Washington's schedule and scores from last year and it's really hard to say who could win potentially this year. It could likely go either way. Arizona lost to BYU in their season opener last year 20-7, and that same Arizona team went to Washington and beat them 48-41! BYU's offense is better this year and the defense could still be really good (not to mention we'll have better field position this year thanks to Justin, so we can defend some longer fields). They did almost beat USC on their home field too. So, it's hard to say really who will win that one, it could end up being a blow out either way. I think if BYU beats Washington, that will be an important hurdle in going undefeated the rest of the season.

RE:YaY! | 12:47 p.m. March 21, 2008

It will feature many fumbles, but only ones that So'oto causes!

Mike R. | 1:29 p.m. March 21, 2008

Max Hall for Dictator.
Sounds like a good change for player and BYU.

Russ Fan | 2:22 p.m. March 21, 2008

Does anyone know how Russ Lonczyna is doing in spring ball? I thought he was a great up and coming player last year on special teams and nickel coverage until he injured his groan. I hope he's healthy again because we can use his quickness and tenacity. He is the definition of a true DB!

Anonymous | 10:22 a.m. March 22, 2008

this would have been a great article if deseretnews didn't allow advertisements to put things in the middle of the article. very unimpressed

Anonymous | 12:25 p.m. March 22, 2008

HEY - RUSS FAN!

'd like to know what exactly what hurts when you injure your 'groan.' lol

The kind of word mistake (typing mistake) I make as well!

Go Cougs!

Re: Ute fan | 1:08 p.m. March 22, 2008

Might as well talk about BYU's loss. Ewe sports is a dud.

Anonymous | 1:38 p.m. March 22, 2008

I agree about the fumbles. He fumbled half the passes he caught last year and that is not an exageration. Hopefully he is decent on defense.

anonymous | 4:04 p.m. March 25, 2008

Well, if I got to see the ball once in a blue moon I would too fumble because I'd be more surprised that the QB threw at me. Non the less, he'll be a upgrade for the "D". Go Y.

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