LDS athlete Britain Covey explains why he chose the U. over BYU, how his mission helps him on the field and off, his Rose Bowl experience and his last collegiate touchdown, darting to where his family was sitting.
LDS athlete explains why he chose the U. over BYU, his close relationship with coach Kyle Whittingham, how his mission helps him on the field and off, his Rose Bowl experience, and his last collegiate touchdown, darting to where his family was sitting.
Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey runs a kick return for a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.This season’s University of Utah football team was stocked with stars en route to its historic run to a Pac-12 title and the school’s first-ever Rose Bowl appearance.
But the heart and soul of the squad was found in an unlikely, undersized, overaged Latter-day Saint receiver-return specialist whose affable, gregarious and lighthearted nature seemed to belie the violent sport he so clearly loved.
But how did this 24-year-old Provo native — who dreamed of playing for Brigham Young University and whose famous grandfather though a U. graduate, boasted deep BYU ties — end up at rival Utah, a placeOn this week’s show, Covey explains why he chose the U. over the Y.; how his mission helps him on and off the field; how his college coach, fellow Latter-day Saint Kyle Whittingham, became a role model; how he remembers his Rose Bowl experience; and how he is preparing for a shot at the NFL.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Utah reports more than 24,000 new coronavirus cases over weekendOne of the deaths reported Monday was a boy between the ages of 15-17 in Weber County. He is the fifth child to die of COVID-19 in Utah since the pandemic began.
Lire la suite »
Man extradited from Mexico, charged with 'Feb. 9 murders' of two Utah womenICYMI: Man extradited from Mexico, charged with killing two Utah women in 'February 9th murders'
Lire la suite »
Utah Lake's future the focus of summitThe health and future of Utah Lake is the focus of a summit, bringing scientists and policy makers together.
Lire la suite »
Utah prosecutor committed ethics violations in homicide case, judge rulesA judge found that Utah County Attorney David Leavitt made an ethics violation in a double-homicide case, but nothing is going to change.
Lire la suite »
Utah Gov. Cox bucks county-wide mask mandates, exempts state-run facilties from COVID-19 maskingGov. Spencer Cox’s issued a memo on Monday exempting state-run facilities from enforcing county-wide mask mandates for state workers and visitors.
Lire la suite »