Reader comments: BYU football: Reed happy he stuck with Cougars
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Cougar in LV | 12:18 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Great article. Good to hear such quality from our team. I agree that these types of successes are much more important than Saturday's success. This change in mindset/focus from Coach Mendenhall is what makes me glad he's our coach, not his success on the field (although winning sure is nice too). Win or lose, Bronco's making the BYU team what is should be.
Brett | 1:10 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
anyone know what channel 'the mtn' will be on for DirecTV?
TWood in Texas | 1:15 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
"the Mtn" is on Channel 616
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BigTimeFan | 1:30 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Mike Reed is awesome and I'm glad he's on our team. He's not just a good receiver but a great person and somebody we can learn from. Go Reed and go Cougs!!
VA Cougar | 4:48 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Michael, we are glad you stayed too, to play but also to contribute to the unique institution that BYU is today. Thank you for mentoring Chambers and thank you for coming into Provo with an open mind and heart. I hope you have a great season and achieve all your goals. BYU fans love their players, but more importantly, we love watching them grow into fine men of character on and off the field. You are a good example of what we love about BYU football. Good luck Saturday! I'll be watching the mtn on DirecTV out here in VA!
Bob 2 | 6:57 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
There is only one receiver in the state of Utah named Reed that anybody should be talking about right now. That young mans name is David and he plays for the University of Utah. He is the finest receiving Reed around!
HB | 7:04 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Thanks Jeff for bringing this information to us fans. We think Mike is a super player and we are glad he stuck it out. I am sure it was hard, and I am sure he will reap the rewards of his hard work and integrity.
Thanks Mike you are an integral part of the offense!
Thanks Mike you are an integral part of the offense!
James | 7:13 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Great article, Jeff. We are lucky to have Mike Reed
Idaho Cougar | 7:20 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Great young man. Excellent player. Strong character. Happy you are a Cougar in Provo!
Hoosier Coug | 7:25 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Mike, I wish you all the best, both in this season (of course) and in the future.
I am so excited to be able to watch the games this season as well on DirecTV here in Indiana.
Go Cougs!
I am so excited to be able to watch the games this season as well on DirecTV here in Indiana.
Go Cougs!
nottyou | 7:27 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Good luck Reed! RE: the mtn -- I got my first look at a show last night on the mtn...after watching ESPN Sports Center, the mtn was like a high school TV production. It was embarrassing to watch. I hope with the additional DTV subscriber dollars they can upgrade to a professional broadcast and surround Todd Christensen with quality talent. An HDTV broadcast would be a good start as well. Good luck with that.
Nice Story! | 7:32 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Best Catch Ever!
One of my most favorite BYU catches is the one Reed had vs. Wyoming a couple of years ago. The ball went right between 2 defenders in the end zone and Reed came up with the ball some how. Talk about skill and concentration! I'm glad he's here and I hope he has a successful Senior year!
Does anyone know where I can find info on the buses that pick you up from the malls that pool down to the BYU games?
One of my most favorite BYU catches is the one Reed had vs. Wyoming a couple of years ago. The ball went right between 2 defenders in the end zone and Reed came up with the ball some how. Talk about skill and concentration! I'm glad he's here and I hope he has a successful Senior year!
Does anyone know where I can find info on the buses that pick you up from the malls that pool down to the BYU games?
Epitome | 7:55 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Michael Reed epitomizes what BYU is supposed to be all about, helping people grow to their highest potential with strong moral values.
Good luck this season Michael. Thanks for having the courage and fortitude to stay with the program when things weren't so bright. I hope your senior year turns out to be everything you hoped it would be.
Good luck this season Michael. Thanks for having the courage and fortitude to stay with the program when things weren't so bright. I hope your senior year turns out to be everything you hoped it would be.
Need Him To Stay | 8:01 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
A kid like Mike Reed would be a great addition to the athletic program after graduation to help non-LDS athletes transition and manage through their time at the Y. I think some former athletes have played that role but I think they converted to the Church while a Coug. Maybe we need someone who held firm to their own religious beliefs while integrating well into the LDS culture to work with these non-LDS athletes - most of which like Reed probably won't convert and may need someone in that same mold as support.
Todd Christensen | 8:07 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I'm a BYU fan but Todd Christensen is no TV talent. He is absolutely horrible as an announcer and he's more concerned with trying to prove how intelligent he is than being a sportscaster. If you want to improve the talent on the MTN then get rid of Todd.
Re: Bob 2 | 8:08 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Hadn't you better wait until David Reed actually catches a pass in a live Div 1 game before you pronounce him better than Mike?
I think you should. We all know what happens when the U of U starts pumping up their receiving corps prematurely...
I think you should. We all know what happens when the U of U starts pumping up their receiving corps prematurely...
Anonymous | 8:11 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Congrats Michael for a great career at BYU and for making it through the tough times. I received a masters degree at BYU, despite being a "minority" and having a different religious perspective. However, I finished my experience there knowing the good outweighed the bad. Sure, there were times when I felt the business school administration had no clue regarding diversity or creativity (and at times were flat-out ignorant), but BYU is a unique school with unique standards.
Thanks for hanging tough--only a handful of people will truly understand how difficult your journey has been. Yet, despite your trials, you will find yourself checking up on Utah news and BYU on a regular basis--because the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Thanks for hanging tough--only a handful of people will truly understand how difficult your journey has been. Yet, despite your trials, you will find yourself checking up on Utah news and BYU on a regular basis--because the positives far outweigh the negatives.
geezer | 8:13 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
RE: Bob 2
Maybe you're right but consider this fact. David Reed hasn't played one down of major division college football. He opens against a tough Michigan defense, and I doubt he'll set the world on fire in that game. I'm sure he'll be a fine receiver as the season progresses. Michael Reed for the Cougs has already proven himself. He not only has excelled on the field, but has done well off the field. That can be tough for some BYU athletes. It sounds like both schools are fortunate to have Reeds. We're fortunate to have Michael, and I expect him to have an outstanding year as teams will key on Collie.
Maybe you're right but consider this fact. David Reed hasn't played one down of major division college football. He opens against a tough Michigan defense, and I doubt he'll set the world on fire in that game. I'm sure he'll be a fine receiver as the season progresses. Michael Reed for the Cougs has already proven himself. He not only has excelled on the field, but has done well off the field. That can be tough for some BYU athletes. It sounds like both schools are fortunate to have Reeds. We're fortunate to have Michael, and I expect him to have an outstanding year as teams will key on Collie.
Anonymous | 8:20 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Keep up the hard work Mike!
Crawl back in your hole, Bob | 8:21 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Read Yewt stories and keep share your opinions with somebody who cares. Mike has two MWC titles under his belt, and has been a major contributor.
glad we have him | 8:21 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I'm glad we have Mike Reed on our team. It's great to hear that he stuck it out through some difficult times and is a leader in our program. It's young men like him that help raise us several notches higher than other programs, like the one at the U for example.
Re: Nice Story! | 8:23 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
University Mall in Orem has buses that go to the game if you eat at their food court it is free. I'm not sure where you can get info about that besides at the mall though.
Good Luck Reed! | 8:24 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I hope your senior season will be a tremendous experience. Thanks for sticking with BYU.
CC in Dallas | 8:39 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
We need more people like Reed around us in the LDS Church
Michael, you have my respect. Go get 'em.
Michael, you have my respect. Go get 'em.
Forever Y | 8:42 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Mike Reed is BYU!
Mike, you are what BYU is all about. Thank you for your fine example off the field, and for your tremendous contributions on it.
My greatest memory (so far) of Reed wasn't of a catch (although I concur that juggled catch during the Wyoming game was sensational), but of a block. I'm sure Steve Tate would rather just forget and have everyone else do so as well when Reed laid him out during the Y vs U game last year. That was a thing of beauty! I wish all the Y's receivers could take a lesson from that and block that way.
Here's to a another great year for the Y and for all Utah's universities!
Mike, you are what BYU is all about. Thank you for your fine example off the field, and for your tremendous contributions on it.
My greatest memory (so far) of Reed wasn't of a catch (although I concur that juggled catch during the Wyoming game was sensational), but of a block. I'm sure Steve Tate would rather just forget and have everyone else do so as well when Reed laid him out during the Y vs U game last year. That was a thing of beauty! I wish all the Y's receivers could take a lesson from that and block that way.
Here's to a another great year for the Y and for all Utah's universities!
What channel is the MTN on direc | 8:44 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I have been checking for the channel for DirectTV where the MTN is.
I have heard in the 200s, and the 600s, and I can not find it.
Can somebody please help?
I have heard in the 200s, and the 600s, and I can not find it.
Can somebody please help?
Ted | 8:57 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Reed did not stick with the zoobies, he was stuck wiht the zoobies. He wanted to paly with his cousin Johnson with the UTES but he was not good enough to paly with the Utes.
Grateful for Good Players | 9:01 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Players like that make me more proud to be a cougar fan!
Anonymous | 9:03 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I had a class with Mike a few years ago. It suprised me how nice he is. He really is a class act. It's great to have a football player who is good, but still very humble about it.
Bill | 9:06 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I love Mike Reed! Not only is he a dangerous receiver, he is one of the best blocking wide receivers there is- just ask Steve Tate.
CC BYU alum | 9:25 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
GREAT story! Thank you, Jeff Call--Give us more like this.
AND thank you, Mike Reed, for staying at the Y, being a great contributor, a positive influence, and a good friend.
AND thank you, Mike Reed, for staying at the Y, being a great contributor, a positive influence, and a good friend.
chester | 9:32 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
great article on Mike Reed. He is a humble dude who has been a consistent WR his entire career at BYU. He's made many great catches but the one I'll remember most was in Forth Worth Texas against the Horned Frogs where Beck hit him with a perfect throw when Reed was draped in coverage but still managed to bring it down and keep his balance to get into the end zone to help his team beat the #16 Horned Frogs. I hope that he catches six TD's this season and amasses as many as 600 yards. He is an integral part of our offense and has been for four years. What a stud!
Jack from Ark | 9:32 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I finally got the MTN on DIRECT TV and in Arkansas it is on 616. The first thing I saw was the evening sports update and it was not great. I am not complaining, the BYU game is set on schedule and hopefully the quality will get better. I would rather see all the games in lower quality than 2 or 3 in HD.
GO COUGARS
GO COUGARS
Oh Bob, a bit of coaching | 9:33 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Bob, just a bit of coaching may be in order. When the story is a "man overcomes great obstacles" story, it's generally bad form to try and use that as an opportunity to talk smack. It makes you look a wee bit intellectually underpowered, shall we say.
Awesome | 9:38 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Mike Reed is the man! Thanks for sticking it out and being such a great example. Take note world, you can have differing beliefs and still get along and work together. We should all take a page from the Michael Reed book.
And I appreciate your play, go cougs!
And I appreciate your play, go cougs!
Mike's Best Moment | 9:47 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Hello? Does anyone not remember the crackback block on Steve Tate last year in front of 66,000 Cougar faithful? Holy Cow!!! It was about the 3rd play of the game. Quick pass to the outside with Mike in the slot. He comes right at Tate and de-cleats him like nothing I have ever seen. Tate gets up slowly and makes for the sideline. The camera shows him trying to scrape the cobwebs out of his belfry. I'll bet I've watched that a thousand times. Thanks Mike for all you have done for BYU! Good luck this year!!
Anonymous | 9:48 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Watching BYU the last few seasons since I moved here, it wasn't really hard to see that he is by far the most talented receiver they have, now I know why he doesn't get the ball more, he's not a mormon. Sad but True, he has better hands, he's faster, and he's more fearless than any other receiver they have. He should have transfered.
Mtn on DirecTV | 9:55 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
is on 616
Great! | 10:12 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
What a wonderful young man! Thanks for this upbeat success story. Go Mike Reed.
John | 10:18 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Yep. Too bad he could not play for the Utes with their 6 all american receivers.....Mike had to settle for playing for a much more successful program. Hate it when that happens.
Zoobie 56 | 10:27 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
RE: Ted
Definiton of "paly" = Lose games you should have won.
Definiton of "paly" = Lose games you should have won.
Thanks Bob, | 10:30 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
For a minute I thought you were going to say something intelligent. You proved me wrong. Mike Reed is a credit to everything he does. Thanks for recruiting him.
Cosmo's Cousin | 10:32 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
RE: Mike's Best Moment
It was a tremendous block which I also enjoyed. Tate came back into the game shortly after which spoke well of his toughness.
It was a tremendous block which I also enjoyed. Tate came back into the game shortly after which spoke well of his toughness.
Re: TED | 10:46 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
And apparently you are too good to learn how to spell. I would give you a pass on spelling with and play wrong, but the fact you spelled play as "p-a-l-y" both times you used it . . . That just shows me you weren't good enough to get into the Y.--where our students can spell.
optimist | 10:56 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I'm vey proud that Mike is wearing a Cougar Uniform. He represents us well on and off the field.
I hope that in the near future, we get a whole lot more recruits, just like him. Thanks Mike. You're a fantastic athletic and person.
I hope that in the near future, we get a whole lot more recruits, just like him. Thanks Mike. You're a fantastic athletic and person.
Anonymous | 10:56 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I'm sure Pony Mendenhall is very pround of Reid.
To Anonymous | 11:00 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
I think your right. Same reason Jim McMahon was not allowed to throw as much as his fellow LDS QBs, and Ty wasn't until he converted, or Diluigi will get fewer touches when Unga leaves. Our non-LDS DBs will rotate off the field quickly in favor of the LDS players. It is probably the reason why Mendenhall won't let non-LDS D-Coordinator Hill call any plays. It's all a conspiracy - keep the non-Mormons out of as many plays as possible. Obviously I am being sarcastic because your comment was so ridiculous. It is only natural that LDS kids are going to be the vast majority here but the few non-LDS players over the years have had a huge impact on Cougar success and in my experience each one has been embraced and treated like royalty on campus.
JediMormon | 11:07 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
Anonymous says "now I know why he doesn't get the ball more, he's not a mormon"??? Words fail me. And common sense seems to be failing someone else.
Tom Tom | 11:11 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
To Anonymous | 9:48 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008 ....are you kidding? M. Reed is a SOLID #2 that pushes #1 to be better cause M. Reed is on his heels. But saying M. Reed doesn't get the ball more cause he isn't Mormon is complete garbage. You show your lack of understanding of the Mormon faith by that horrible comment. I suppose we'll always have comments like yours to keep us laughing at how ridiculous some folks can be.
Keep it up M. Reed. Make this team have two #1s this year...that way the Ws and will increase along with the national attention. You've got the tools to do it!
Keep it up M. Reed. Make this team have two #1s this year...that way the Ws and will increase along with the national attention. You've got the tools to do it!
Objective fan | 11:33 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008
@ Geezer and Re: Bob2
Kind of like how BYU fans waited until Justin Sorensen kicked in a Division I-A game before anointing him best kicker in BYU history.
Kind of like how BYU fans waited until Justin Sorensen kicked in a Division I-A game before anointing him best kicker in BYU history.
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