At practice and blown away with the D!!! Best secondary I've seen since being at BYU! #9days

— Cameron Jensen (@cjenser33) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/cjenser33/status/768850431157997568

BYU CB coach @jernarogilford says "We are gonna get beat but that's fine. Just come back stronger." #BYUSN

— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/768852134628425728

Langi at D end is an awesome move. Kid is going to kill it this year.

— Cameron Jensen (@cjenser33) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/cjenser33/status/768853883330269184

This D needs to get named! pic.twitter.com/RXyBu4roOm

— Cameron Jensen (@cjenser33) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/cjenser33/status/768854045213675520

#BYU Defensive Backs coach @jernarogilford joins the Nation and tell us what to expect from the DB's this season. https://t.co/8smVF4b9iq

— BYU Sports Nation (@BYUSportsNation) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/BYUSportsNation/status/768862653808726016

"Our offense did some really good things today" @kalanifsitake - noted that Tanner and Taysom both played well and was impressed with WRs

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768862888610009088

"We have 12 guys we probably feel comfortable with playing on the OL" @kalanifsitake

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768863606125449216

Kalani said they will travel 10-12 OL. Noted that since they're independent they aren't restricted on the number they can travel.

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768863814980808704

"At some spots we feel comfortable enough to be able to go 3-deep" @coachtuiaki

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768864071424761856

BYU will step off the intensity the next two days and will treat Saturday like a game prep day.

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768865348187598848

"We have started putting a game plan together the last couple of days." @TyDetmer14

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768865505402843136

"We've been having our guys watch film on Arizona the last week or so." @TyDetmer14 -

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768866129498427392

Ty added that they want to have the players watch more film since they aren't in school and have some extra time.

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768866365281140736

"All either Taysom or I want is to win games and he gives us a great chance to go out and win games" @tannermangum

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768869574183837697

"I'll continue to prepare and be ready to go if they need me." @tannermangum

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768869718690148352

"Im gonna do the best I can to help Taysom and to help the team" @tannermangum

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768870058617548800

"Nick has improved a lot this season. He has been working a lot on his hands." @tannermangum

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768870461492989952

Tanner Mangum speaks to the media for the first time since the QB starter was announced. "It wasn't a surprise."#BYU pic.twitter.com/kowIsqSh2G

— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/768870592728530944

Tanner Mangum and Nick Kurtz are getting some extra work in after practice. pic.twitter.com/KwQRtO8vWN

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768868363023945729

"There was a common understanding of Taysom's situation so the decision didn't come as a surprise" @tannermangum

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768870709279924224

When asked about the thought of a transfer @tannermangum laughed and said "I wouldn't even think about leaving." #BYU

— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/768870734772842496

Mangum & Kurtz got in some extra work after practice at LES. #BYU

— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/768870865245118464

"Im in a good situation here, I live it here. The thought of transferring never crossed my mind" @tannermangum

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/zakhicken/status/768870869040979968

Mangum says the QB competition wasn't "hostile". It makes everyone step up. "I had a blast this whole camp." #BYU

— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/768871212780969985

Mangum says Detmer has helped his mental progressions as a QB. #BYU

— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/768871565047898112

audible laugh from @tannermangum when asked if thought about transferring after @T_Hill4 named starter. #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/jUIVY4XcOx

— Alex Kirry (@AlexKirryKSL) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/AlexKirryKSL/status/768872195896467456

I asked Tanner Mangum if he will stay at BYU: "I wouldn't even think about transferring. I love it here. I'm in a good spot, a good place."

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768873097185198081

Tanner Mangum laughed when I told him there were internet rumors that he'd transfer. "I wouldn't even think about leaving," he said. #BYU

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768873411191775232

Mangum said if there were a few games left in the season, and he hadn't played, he still would not consider taking a redshirt season.

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768873758769623040

Media wasn't allowed to watch scrimmage; Kalani Sitake said 1s went against 2s. LB Fred Warner said 1s dominated defensively.

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768874093613490177

When asked if he ever considered transferring after losing starting job, BYU QB Tanner Mangum laughed. "No. Not ever."

— Sean Walker (@heydsean) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/heydsean/status/768874131093725184

Mangum and WR Nick Kurtz stayed after practice and worked on some throwing and catching. Kurtz not full go on injured foot, but looked good.

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768874395934744576

Mangum: "I love BYU. I love this team and what they are doing."

— Sean Walker (@heydsean) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/heydsean/status/768874714009743360

Mangum said coaches haven't told him they plan to use him in games, or how. "They just told me to be ready to go, stay on top of my game."

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768874954121097216

Sitake: "Our offense did some really good things. Defensive did some good things too, but we are still hoping to get our depth polished up."

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768875806164606976

Sitake said the four kickers in camp (Baird, Almond, Edwards, Oldroyd) "will be the four guys that we will have." No late additions.

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768876291021910016

Sitake said they won't release a depth chart until Monday. Still considering guys they will redshirt.

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768876611336704000

Sitake said DL Logan Taele "is ready" to play. "We hope [DL Travis Tuiloma] will be ready as soon as possible, but not too sure on him."

— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/768877176892510208

.@tannermangum and Nick Kurtz (@TheKurtzWay) stayed after practice and worked together passing and catching today pic.twitter.com/hi7aLcIa9v

— Brandon Judd (@brandonljudd) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/brandonljudd/status/768880771683618816

.@tannermangum on Taysom Hill (@T_Hill4): “He and I both just want to win games, and that’s all that matters to us” pic.twitter.com/2ogqoyW9M0

— Brandon Judd (@brandonljudd) August 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/brandonljudd/status/768885809890025473