COUGAR KICKOFF 2012

What a great night. My sole purpose of this massive collection of pictures is to just share with everyone a little piece of what amazing men we have playing for BYU.  It is so touching to see them interact with fans of every age.

Michael and Kelsey Yeck

Michael and I met in a class at BYU during Winter semester 2011. I sat down next to him one day and just got to talking. He was dang cute but I just assumed he'd be too short for me. Once we stood up to leave and I realized how tall he was and decided that just couldn't be our only conversation! These are the seat where it all started:

 After a few weeks of class I ran into him on campus and "suggested" we hang out. He jumped at the opportunity and asked me out. Here is our first date, lots of laughs!

 Mike got really sick about a week or two after we started dating. The docs got him on some strong codeine. He was pretty loopy one night and I decided to play some games. I asked him if he liked me and he willingly said "I think I love you". Not knowing what to do and assuming it was the codeine talking, I just kissed him. 5 seconds later he was passed out! I couldn't help but laugh. Here is the sick one. Coach, I promise I didn't give it to him!

 Long story short (I know too late) we really were in love from the beginning. I never questioned that he had to be something more than a stranger in a class room. We started talking marriage soon and I had to ease my parents into the idea that their 19 year old daughter was looking at rings and picking out colors. They met Mike, fell in love too, and 6 months after that first date, we were married.

Now we are deep into school and football. I recently started my own business and I love the independence it’s giving us to start our life on our terms. Mike loves the time with the team and I love the relationships I’m forming with other wives. I know that we are both very grateful to be involved with such an amazing organization. BYU Football has given us so many blessings and opportunities that we will never be able to forget I loved our engagements:

Michael

• How many years did you play football? 8 years

• Was football your favorite sport growing up? No, basketball

• What age did you start playing football?13

• What positions have you played? Defensive Line and Offensive Line

• What high school did you go to? Keller High in Keller, Texas.

• What are your hobbies? Reading, Sleeping, Eating, Watching TV.

• What are your plans after college? Moving to Sweet Home Alabama

• What is your major? Exercise Science

• What did you do this summer? School, Make-up Honeymoon, Football

• What is your favorite movie? Batman - Dark Knight

• Family members? Amazing wife, great parents, 2 sisters, and a TON of in-laws!

• Favorite vacations? 9-month late Honeymoon to Disneyland and driving to North Carolina

• Wedding information Sealed in the Boise, Idaho Temple on July 7, 2011 (Yes 7/7, same as my football number)

JAMES AND RACHEL LARK

James and I met a few months after his mission. We started dating and quickly became best friends. We got married the week after the Utah game and the week before the Bowl game. Football and school, along with his various social events, keeps James very busy. I graduated from BYU with my degree in nursing so when I am not at the hospital, I spend my time with James and our friends and family. We love boating, camping, swimming, playing tennis, bocce ball, seeing movies, and anything active. Anyone who knows James knows that he loves to serve, especially the youth of the Church. He volunteers to speak to youth groups a couple times a month at firesides, youth conferences, and even camp outs. He served a full time mission to St. Petersburg, Russia and often talks about the wonderful people he met, and experiences he had. James loves playing football. It has been a long road with many unexpected turns, but despite everything, he just has a love for the game. I have no doubt that in the future, our kids will be somehow involved with football, as long as James has anything to do with it :). We are so happy and grateful for the amazing life we have together. We are excited to start a family in the near future and see where our careers and lives take us! JAMES • How many years did you play football? Since 4th grade • Was football your favorite sport growing up? Basketball, football was second. • What age did you start playing football? 10 • What positions have you played? Safety and Quarterback. • What high school did you go to? Pine View in St. George, Utah. • What are your hobbies? Golf, sending time with my wife, outdoor activities. • What are your plans after college? First goal is football, if not use my business degree and go on to get an MBA. • What is your major? Business Marketing. • What are you doing this summer? Working at a mortgage company, going to Europe and back to Russia where I served my mission, spring classes, softball league and spending time with my wife. • What is your favorite movie? The Bourne movies. • What is your favorite Coach’s quote or saying? “It’s ladies night.” (from Coach Doman) • Family members? My wife is Rachel; I have two brothers; Jeff and Alex. I also have three brother’s-in-law and three sister’s-in-law. • Favorite vacations? Honeymoon in Cancun and Cruise to the Caribbean. • Wedding information-Married in the Salt Lake city Temple, December 4th 2010

Michael Edmunds Spotlight

Michael is the youngest of 7 children (5 girls and 2 boys) The Edmunds family is blessed with 14 grandsons and 2 granddaughter ( lots of ballgames). Michael graduated from Bingham High School in 2009 where he lettered in 3 sports (football-3yrs, baseball-3 yrs, and track 1 yr). His parents are Gary and Debbie Edmunds who live in South Jordan, Utah. Gary works at Roseman University and Debbie is a nursing instructor at BYU. Mike served in the Arizona, Tucson Mission (Spanish-speaking) and returned in August 2011. Some of his football accomplishments are: All-time leading receiver for BHS, 1st Team All-State WR, Led the state in touch down receptions his senior season, All-State academic team (3.99 GPA), Most inspirational Player, Member of 5A State Championship Team plus many more. He was a member of State championship 4x400 and 4x100 teams in track. Michael brings his own section of fans when the whole family comes to watch him play. He is "Michael" to his Dad, "Mike" to his friends and "Mikey" to all his family. He is a wonderful example to all the future missionaries in his family. He loves being at Brigham Young University.

Fun Pic from his mission.

Successful Elk Hunt.

Since this picture was taken, four more family members have been added to this great family.

Mikey's home. So exciting to have Mike back. Go Cougs!!!!!!

Buckner Wedding

Here a just a couple snapshots of beautiful people at a beautiful wedding.

Robbie and Maia

Robbie and Marne

Mike and Dallin

Marne and Paul