Darnell Dickson

Here’s what’s going on inside Darnell’s head as I try to focus on BYU’s double overtime victory at Arizona and NOT the 98th version of the best rivalry in college football coming up on Saturday. When the legendary LaVell Edwards was hired by BYU in 1962, it was in large part because he was one […]

There are mornings where Gehrig Orchard — multiple gym bags slung over his shoulder — has to pause to remember whether he is headed to the field or the court. Orchard is a senior at Provo High School and somewhat of a unicorn in the prep ranks: A three-sport varsity athlete. While many of his […]

Late in the fourth quarter, BYU freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier carried half of the Utah defense into the end zone for the clinching score. This kid is making a name for himself. LJ Martin ran for 120 yards and the Cougar defense had four fourth-down stops, but it was Bachmeier, just as he did last […]

During BYU-Utah football rivalry week, everybody has a story. Everyone has had one of their opponent’s fans say something that offended them … or said something that felt like was a particularly good zinger on the other guys. Most fans can quote something one of the BYU players said (Cougar quarterback Max Hall: “I hate […]

Here’s what’s going on inside Darnell’s head as I check my bank account to see if I can help BYU pay the Big 12 fine for the fans rushing the field after beating Utah on Saturday. Nope. Just had to pay for a new car battery and I need to get my back fence fixed […]

It’s been more than three years since Chelsea Peterson played in a college match. The former University of Utah starter was put in a tough spot on Monday: BYU was tied 2-2 with 21st-ranked Colorado in the second half and the Cougars starting goalkeeper, Paiton Collins, had to be helped from the field with a […]

  Pleasant Grove girls volleyball coach Isa Takahashi had to collect himself before the post-match interviews after his team claimed third place in the 5A state tournament at the UCCU Center. The emotions really didn’t have as much to do with the results on Thursday as it did with reflecting on his senior class. Taytum […]

The Skyridge girls volleyball team doesn’t just have belief. They have “big belief.” That commitment to positivity has propelled the No. 1 seed Falcons into the 6A state title match. Skyridge overcame a tough third set and a very good Syracuse team in Thursday’s semifinals at the UCCU Center, powering through to take a 3-1 […]

There are a lot of disruptors on the Orem defense. Linebacker Easton Kojima and defensive end Lopeti “Juni” Moala are two of the best. Kojima and Moala both made big defensive plays that led to first-half scores for the No. 4 seed Tigers, who powered past No. 13 Timpview 40-22 Friday in the second round […]

For many years, the BYU offense was built around players who excelled in ball movement and screens, with a reputation for being great 3-point shooters. Motion offense was the way. This season it’s all about isolation, where true freshman AJ Dybantsa and sophomore transfer guard Rob Wright III can get to the basket any time […]