Kalani is the Poly Lavell; I want to be the Palangi Kalani. Dad. Husband. Educator. Runner. BYU & Wharton. Preferred Twitter Walk on. Child of God—as are you 💖
I just realized that Tyler Allgeier has had the two coolest GIFs/video clips of BYU's season: The tomahawk chop vs ASU and the tomahawk missile vs WSU. Pretty freaking awesome!
Take heart, Cougar faithful! BYU has not lost a conference football game in 4,681 days. They have never lost a conference game to a P5 opponent. BYU by 50 over the Jayhawks!!
I’ve temporarily added a pig emoji to my Twitter handle cuz I think Bryson Barnes is one of the best stories in CF. I love his grit, and he’s proven that he belongs.
Those that would diminish what the BYU women’s soccer team accomplished tonight and rag on BYU fans for celebrating that accomplishment have the pathetic energy that those who would diminish the Red Rocks, or Ute women’s basketball or softball.
Ute fans are spreading rumors about BYU canceling the Blue-White basketball game. Don’t believe the lies! I got the scoop from a source high in BYU’s athletic department—The BYU 158th ward relief society had already reserved the Marriott Center that night for a quilting activity.
This guy is a great coach! I hoped he’d replace Crowton. This is super high praise, but he’s earned it—He’s the LaVell Edwards of football at the University of Utah! 😉
After the Coyotes and Kevin Young, I am now expecting Ryan Smith, to announce a deal for the Diamondbacks, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Grand Canyon!
Did I tell you all I have a new & wonderful job at church? One I’ve never had before—with good reason! I am now the pianist in the the children’s worship service! I’m loving it! Making a joyful noise (unto the Lord) is one of my favorites!! Pray for me and the kids! 🙏😉 🎹 🎶 😊
I've always been an admirer and fan of Kyle Whittingham. What an honest, vulnerable, and heartfelt answer. My heart goes out to him and to all members of the Utah football family, which should be all of us right now--Utah men and women are we.
I wasn’t expecting to feel the Spirit and get teary eyed when I tuned into the BYU postgame show last night, but I sure love and feel grateful that it happened.
So, I want my wife to feel loved and desirable when I got done with my morning run, so while peeking through our bedroom door, I texted her,
“U's a sex kitten 🐈⬛!”
But, it got zero reaction. Shortly thereafter, I realized that I’d sent it to my 33 year old son!
We really are a lot more alike than we are different. Let’s give each other the benefit of the doubt and take things a little less seriously. If this is subtweeting, I hope I’m subtweeting with love and respect, cuz that’s what’s in my heart for both sides.
I usually love it when Facebook reminds me of my memories; however, today it reminded me of a post from 2013 that I had thought humorous that I now regard as xenophobic and racist. I felt shame and regret for posting it, but I also felt grateful that I’m no longer that person.
BYU fans dumping on former/current Utes or vice-versa saddens me. None of them sucks or is poo poo. They’re living their dreams (or their nightmares at times), taking their shot and, excelling beyond most of us. And, no one else’s conduct justifies mine. I’m repenting.
The Kalani effect:
1 increase in draft picks, UFAs, and impact NFL players .
2 Success in the transfer portal. 20th ranked class and >10 starters.
3 4-1 record. Who projected that through 5 games?
4 2 seasons ranked.
4 33-9 record over last 4 seasons.
The effect is real!
Asking for prayers, positive thoughts, and the whistling of happy tunes. We recently made an offer on a house in Mesquite, Nevada, and it was accepted, but we’re facing some serious hurdles with the financing. Thank you. 🙏🙂🙏
Retweet if all your school’s sports teams are undefeated in August and September, if you have 4 teams in the top 10, if you have a team ranked
#1
, if you’ve beaten a
#1
ranked team, and if your football team is undefeated and unscored upon. I’ll wait. . . 😉
If you celebrate the expression of joy and competitive fire of the US volleyball play (and I do) and you mock the expression of sadness and competitive fire in Rudy Gobert, you might want to do some serious self reflection.
Coolest thing I’ve ever seen a professional franchise do! Well done, Jazz! After growing up a Laker fan, I’ve been without a team for 30 years, but with this, I have officially become a Utah Jazz fan! Thank you for giving me a reason to cheer,
@RyanQualtrics
and
@utahjazz
I 💯 think that Aggie fans should believe that they've got the best environment and student section. As Joseph Smith said, "Let them fan how, where, and what they may." But, for me and my house, it is, and always will be, this place.
Okay, here I am, open and vulnerable—I have always loved the PAC 8/10/12. I yearned to have BYU in it. I love the U and I love most the Rivalry. I wish we had both been in the PAC. But, if that can’t be and if the PAC implodes, I WANT UTAH IN THE BIG 12! There, I said it.
I don’t like to be the guy who tells others how to fan, but I don’t think this is what President Nelson had in mind when he called for greater civility. You don’t have to cheer for them or want them in the B12, but this isn’t it.
Just got done watching the alumni football game. I’ll admit; I wasn’t expecting much, but that ending had my literally laughing out loud for a good 20 seconds! That was sooo fun. And how bout Max Hall with the 60 yard throw on a line to Bryan Kehl! “MAGIC HAPPENS!” 🤣🤣🤣
I get why Utah fans aren’t thrilled to have significant players transfer to the Y. I wasn’t excited to see Kaufusi or Bernard go to the U, but I wished them well. Some U fans cite his 2020 stats to say he’s not a loss, but did you know he led Utah in receiving TDs in 18 & 19?
Omgoodness! She’s off to her last day of high school! After 32 years of seeing kids off to school, I am done! I’m so proud of her & what she has achieved, & I am excited to see where her tenacity and determination take her. Watch out, world! Here she comes! Love you, Jen-Babe!
@ryner_swanson
@JakerSor21
Amen, Ryner, amen! My years at BYU were the BEST! And, I still love just being on campus and attending and watching all BYU sporting events 40 years later. It's the right call for all the best reasons!
Twelve more for Ty! That’s 1,168 miles for Ty with 26 more to go to do my
#597ForTyTimesTwo
. I will finish on game day with 5.97 miles. God rest your soul in love and peace, Ty. Thank you 🙏.
My daughter, Jen, wanted us to sing a song to share for Christmas, so here you go. Please excuse my many mistakes both singing and playing; hopefully what I lack in musical prowess I can make up for with love and best wishes for a Blessed and Merry Christmas 🎄 💖
Hot take, but not really—Every Utah fan I’ve ever gotten to really know has turned out to be a good person. Therefore, I try to give people on Twitter the benefit of the doubt & assume that they are good people. Some seem intent on proving me wrong, but that’s the rare exception.
Wow!! Congrats to Utah for controlling what they could control and putting themselves in position to possible return to the PAC 12 championship game. I might spend as much time watching UW-WSU as I do BYU-Stanford. Go Cougs! Go Utes!
If this is you, regardless of the religion you profess, the miracles you’ve wrought, the service you’ve rendered, or the prophecies you’ve made or fulfilled, you’re going straight to H-E-Double🏒 Do not pass go. Do not collect $200 🔥🔥🔥
Congratulations to my Cougs for a victory over a most noble and worthy adversary! I was scared to death until that last pass sailed incomplete. I hope the Utes go to the Rose Bowl!
I understand some Ute fans wanting to take shots at ARod/BYU, but ask yourself, if Puka and the family believed this to be true, would Tei Nacua have committed to BYU? Congratulations, Puka, as a BYU alumnus, I’m proud that you represent our alma mater and the state of Utah.
Once again, I’m loving the fight and tenacity of this BYU basketball team. No Fous, no Atiki, but they’re hanging tough. And, that’s not including Marcus Adams Jr, or Dawson Baker. These guys are DAWGS!!
family is everything. 💙
@KayleeSmiler
gets the best senior day surprise one could ask for. her parents flew from New Zealand to surprise her and perform the Haka. it doesn’t get better than this.
Beautiful play, but what I want to know is where was the illegal block below the waist on the Baylor defender at the goal line? I’ve never seen that called before on the defense, and we got called for it twice.
So happy and proud!! This young lady just got accepted to UVU!! I guarantee you that none of her teachers freshman year foresaw this day. In the words of Calvin Coolidge, “Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent!”
True story! It’s ugly sweater day here at Virgin Valley High School, and my friend who played at LA Tech for Gary Crowton wore his most UGLY sweater! I hope everyone has a beautiful and happy Friday! 🥰
On this day last year, my beautiful and beloved Mom, April Hatch, passed away. I love and miss you, Mom, but your teachings, example, and love continue to bless my life. See you relatively soon. This is when she was 88.
At Allegiant Stadium for the Nevada 3A state championship game. My Virgin Valley Bulldogs lead the Moapa Pirates 14-7 at the half. How cool for these kids from a school of 800 to play in an NFL stadium.
Unbelievable but true—I met a couple more Ute fans IRL, and amazingly,
@TanMart03
and
@el_diamante3
are totally COOL! Could this mean that there are more non beer throwing, decent Utah fans out there? It defies reason, but seems possible. Had an awesome time! Thanks, guys! 😊😉😎
I’m never quite sure how I will feel when watching a Utah game, but I am thoroughly enjoying watching Utah physically dominate a typically arrogant and outspoken SEC team. I am especially enjoying watching Barnes doing well. It’s a story you gotta love.
I’m so proud and excited! My youngest daughter Jennifer attended her first day of college this week! Excuse me for bragging, but she’s so BEAUTIFUL, inside and out. I don’t know a person who is more kind and tenacious! Have fun and excel, Jennifer!
My Mom as a flight attendant for United Airlines in the early 1950s. She flew on DC-3s and was based in New York. She also dated a professional wrestler and served as a missionary for our church. My Mom was a righteous renegade! I never saw this pic before this morning.
Sports fans from the great state of Utah and beyond—the two highest ranked teams from the state that will be in action tonight are the BYU women’s volleyball and soccer teams. Plan your television viewing according. 😉
That’s 5.97 miles for Ty! 597 miles X 2 down 0 to go! My Twin Ty is finished! Thank you to Ty, to his family, and to all who have shown support along the way.
#597ForTy
#GoUtes
!
#GoWildcats
! IT’S GAME DAY!!
I interrupt your Sunday morning scrolling to brag about this awesome young man. Ben just got accepted into BYU’s accounting program! So proud of him! Congratulations, Ben!
I’m grateful that the University of Utah gets to play a football game today and that my Ute fan friends get to see them play and cheer them on. Go Utes! Beat SC.
#GiveThanks
WOOO-WHOOO!! 7.5 miles for Ty! That’s big because it puts me at 298.5 miles, which is exactly 1/2 way! 298.5 down, 298.5 to go. I was also pretty pleased that I did the last 1.5 miles at about a 7:40 per mile clip. But, don’t ask about my pace for the first 6 miles 😉
#597ForTy
Isaac, I actually wasted my time reading that thread because I’ve found you to be a credible tweeter. But, not one BYU fan said the things you claimed. Not one said that BYU was the better/best team. What’s up with that?
It makes me sad when I see people whom I like and respect weaponizing conference to promote an agenda at the expense of others. Let’s work on promoting peace. We all have our own shortcomings and salvation to work out. I sure do.
Did anyone else notice that the running back for UAB who had a career day against BYU wore
#22
? Maybe Ty and Aaron got one more chance at their rival. Kinda reminds me of Austin Collie—magic happens.
@TannerPhiferNFL
But, did she reach out to Zach Wilson to get his side of the story? Wouldn't good journalism practices dictate that she should? I haven't seen any reports that she did.