Brigham Young University NCAA News

Riley Nelson of the BYU Cougars runs a quarterback sneak for a first down against Utah State during the second half of play in Provo.

The All-American linebacker filled stat sheets with 8 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, an interception, a blocked punt and two touchdowns.

The offense should show much improvement, but it is not possible to have a successful team without good players.

A national title. A state title. A national dunk contest victory. Now, an All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award.

Former Ripley High School standout and Parade All-American Chase Fischer will be leaving fond memories behind and seeking to create new ones in Provo, Utah as a member of the Brigham Young University men's basketball team.

Grossmont Community College wide receiver Nick Kurtz has set up a trip to BYU's campus in June.

APRIL 25: Ezekiel Ansah of the BYU Cougars stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders as they hold up a jersey on stage after Ansah was picked #5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City.

One of the basic goals for any athlete is to be able to end their career on their own terms.

Taysom Hill has seized BYU football's starting role as quarterback, and Bronco Mendenhall has complete confidence in the sophomore.

Still basking in the glow of watching one of his players be a top-5 pick in the NFL draft, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall knows there's a good chance the Cougars could see another player selected in the first round next April.

Although the BYU football season hasn't yet started, it is never too early to look at next year's batch of recruits.

Sean Yuille of PrideOfDetroit.com comes on to discuss Ziggy, and Adam and Matt talk Ziggy, KVN's pro prospects, Bronco on Twitter, and Iron Man 3. Ziggy Ansah was drafted at No.

For the second straight year, and for the fourth time in seven years, the Anteaters are the champions of men's volleyball.

Pride Of Detroit talks with Vanquish The Foe about BYU defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, who was picked by the Lions in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

I smile every time I hear someone say that money has ruined college football. I contend just the opposite: Money has made it better.

BYU head football coach Bronco Mendenhall speaks with reporters at the NFL Draft, discussing Ezekiel Ansah being selected fifth overall in the draft by the Detroit Lions.

Brigham Young Cougars forward Brandon Davies shoots by Baylor Bears forward Cory Jefferson during the NIT Final Four in New York City Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

Taylor Sander's match-high 20 kills wasn't enough as BYU fell to Scott Kevorken, Connor Hughes and the UCI block party.

A former BYU walk-on who transferred to SUU became the first player in school history to be taken in the NFL draft.

The BYU football team will be laden with stars on both sides of the ball next year, from linebackers to receivers to running backs.