Former BYU linebacker Matt Ah You was expected to be a key contributor at USU this fall as a veteran presence and a leader. But after a nagging shoulder injury has kept him from being a part of many practices, … Continue reading»

Typically booster club luncheons are an athletic director’s playground. Lots of friendly faces, fat wallets and rah-rah atmosphere make such gatherings one of the easiest parts of the job. Which makes it odd that USU athletic director Scott Barnes was … Continue reading»

Tired of all the conference expansion/contraction/implosion talk? So are the Aggies. It’s game week at Utah State as the football team shifts gears and begins some intense focus on playing at No. 7 Oklahoma on Saturday. USU coach Gary Andersen … Continue reading»

As bleak as the outlook may seem at the moment, a source familiar with the negotiations between BYU and the WAC that nearly brought the Cougars back to the conference said talks continue and that ESPN is still in the … Continue reading»

Utah State has its ‘money’ game set up for the 2013 season. According to USU, the Aggies and Trojans will meet in a scheduling arrangement that will also benefit Utah State’s basketball program. USC will visit the Spectrum for a … Continue reading»

Patience. That, after the confusing, befuddling and anxiety-riddled week that has just passed, is what is needed. According to a well-placed source at Utah State, the Aggies are — as I reported last Thursday, — still trying to work miracles … Continue reading»

I’ve received a few requests for details on the buyout contract agreed to and/or signed by the eight members of the WAC. All eight verbally agreed to sign it, but Nevada’s president did not. Here’s the information provided by my … Continue reading»

We all know Utah State has been in the middle of a game of conference chess where one move impacts several others. Nearly lost in the football-heavy discussions are the impacts on basketball and other sports. True to his roots, … Continue reading»

Seven days ago the Western Athletic Conference was about to undergo a major facelift. Instead, it’s not limping along with some serious bags under the eyes. Here’s the latest bit of information that lets us know just how close that … Continue reading»

Utah State coach Gary Andersen likes Florida. And not just because of the beaches and Disney World. The Aggie coach is finding some overlooked talent in the talent-rich football state. Case in point: Rashard Stewart. The true freshman was brought … Continue reading»