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As a freshman, Heaps set new standards for BYU freshmen quarterbacks in almost every statistical category. He won a bowl game and was named the game’s MVP. Joining the club appears to be there for the taking.

If Heaps is going to be the next great BYU quarterback, a former BYU great says Heaps needs to play like JImmer Fredette. Ty also gives the scoop about how close he was or wasn't to being a BYU assistant Coach. He talks about his family and professional life building a football program at St. Andrew's in Austin, TX. If you are going to the BYU game vs. Texas in Austin, he also gives his recommendations for where to eat.

Did Bronco Mendenhall’s comments really change the quarterback situation last week? No. They were simply more of the same rhetoric that has been going around for the last three months. The quarterback competition is still open. Yet, somehow, while still being noncommittal about a 2011 starter, Mendenhall found a way to diffuse this issue without saying anything substantive or conclusive. It was genius.

BYU QB Jake Heaps had a rough start to his college career. The start was so rough that 2/3 of the way through the season, this site questioned: Is Jake Heaps the worst Brigham Young Cougars freshman quarterback ever? Now that the final 1/3 of the season, plus a bowl game, has been played it is time to do justice. Is Jake Heaps the best BYU freshman QB ever?

The Brigham Young Cougars’ true freshman quarterback Jake Heaps had his much anticipated breakout game against UNLV last Saturday. Heaps finished the day with 19 completions on 31 attempts (61.3%) for 294 yards and 2 touchdowns. His pass efficiency rating was 162.25. In reality, this stat line represents what should be a "typical day at the office" for a BYU quarterback, but for this true freshman, it was a breakout game for several reasons.

You can add USC transfer Uona Kaveinga (6-0 245 LB) to the Class of 2011 as well. He's working out with the team and will have two years to play two. So what prizes are still out there for the Cougars? Here's a look at the top guys still on the board who BYU has offered. Kasen Williams (6-2 195 WR) Skyline (Issaquah, Wash.) Austin Seferian-Jenkins (6-7 245 TE) Gig Harbor (Wash.) Harvey Langi (6-1 208 RB) Bingham (South Jordan, Utah) Brennan Scarlett (6-4 245 DE) Central Catholic (Portland, Ore.) Taniela Tupou (6-2 260 DE) Archbishop Murphy (Everett, Wash.)