https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898210255242264577BYU announces that linebacker Francis Bernard will redshirt this season.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898210598567030784Bernard will use the redshirt season "for personal reasons," according to BYU. Started at LB last season, but was suspended for bowl game.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898248545974734848Biggest draw at BYU's open practice, Mo Langi pic.twitter.com/aj3i5eaHBv
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898248854109278208To nobody's surprise, BYU offensive coordinator Ty Detmer acknowledges that redshirt soph Beau Hoge is the No. 2 QB behind Mangum.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898249166786146305No tackling at the open practice/scrimmage that just concluded, but LB Fred Warner says BYU will be fine, had just enough contact in camp.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898249523109048320WR Talon Shumway wasn't in pads today, didn't participate in any contact stuff.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898249794732175360Highlight of the day was probably Tanner Mangum's long TD pass to Beau Tanner, who beat CB Trevion Greene deep for the grab.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898250560100487169Kalani Sitake confirmed that safety Matt Hadley has been moved to linebacker and will help make up for loss of Francis Bernard there.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898251173467086848Sitake on Hadley: "He is struggling to keep the weight off, so it just makes sense to let him eat freely, get big and play linebacker."
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898251337132982272Sitake on Matt Hadley's adding weight to play linebacker: "That's kinda my motto."
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898252212777832448Sitake mentioned Adam Pulsipher, Johnny Tapusoa, Isaiah Kaufusi as guys who could see time at Bernard's spot. Also noted Sedgwick, Folau.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898252863763128321Sitake said freshman Chaz Ah You, the four-star recruit out of Timpview, will have a role this season, said depth at safety OK's Hadley move
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898253742113345536Troy Warner (Hoge) and Cody Stewart (Wilstead) intercepted passes thrown by backup QBs in BYU practice today.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898253996573446144Didn't keep stats, but it seemed like walk-on freshman receiver Chayce Bolli made the most catches. TE Matt Bushman hauled in a long pass.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/drewjay/status/898254247615057922Toward the end of practice, Rhett Almond made a 42-yard field goal.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/NW_Cunningham/status/898224270391656448TD celebration. pic.twitter.com/haECg2xUKj
— Nate Cunningham (@NW_Cunningham) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/NW_Cunningham/status/898221732820992000Watching Big Mo in fumble recovery drills is something else.
— Nate Cunningham (@NW_Cunningham) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/NW_Cunningham/status/898216223199997952Riley Burt looks way bigger than he did in 2015. Looks great.
— Nate Cunningham (@NW_Cunningham) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/jellis9/status/898226014886559749Troy Warner with a nice interception here at the scrimmage. #BYU #GoCougs
— Joshua J. Ellis (@jellis9) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/jellis9/status/898228975775789056Mangum to Tanner for the TD- Ball was perfectly weighted. #BYUFootball
— Joshua J. Ellis (@jellis9) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealDSean/status/898211143675551744I still maintain what I told @CriddleBenjamin: BYU's LB group is as good as its ever been, and deepest. Can manage Bernard absence.
— Sean Walker (@RealDSean) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealDSean/status/898247749182734336BYU freshman get smaller every year, it seems. pic.twitter.com/8HqoJogKn7
— Sean Walker (@RealDSean) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealDSean/status/898252920835133440Adam Pulsipher rotated in with Pau'u, Warner at the LB1 group at today's scrimmage. #CampKalani
— Sean Walker (@RealDSean) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealDSean/status/898253053496770560In addition, DBs Matt Hadley and freshman Chaz Ah You also saw time at OLB, could fill spot vacated by Francis Bernard.
— Sean Walker (@RealDSean) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealDSean/status/898253553654931456After practice, OC Ty Detmer said Beau Hoge has claimed the No. 1 backup QB spot. He'll see "limited reps" once season begins.
— Sean Walker (@RealDSean) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Mitch_Harper/status/898206988844154880"Bernard, who is using his redshirt season for personal reasons, will be a junior for the Cougars when he returns to the field in 2018" #BYU
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Mitch_Harper/status/898208899181838338As was reported on @espn960sports yesterday, look for safety Matt Hadley to start seeing time at linebacker to fill Bernard void. #BYU
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Mitch_Harper/status/898256647071481857Kalani was just on with Jim Rome.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) August 17, 2017
Rome: "I believe in Jungle Karma, and he'll (Sitake) have his this year. Why? Because he's a good dude."
https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/898222979569508352Beau Tanner says he has run 4.39 40 laser timed. "I want to go faster."
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 17, 2017
Says Jonah Trinnaman has run a 4.32.#BYUSN
https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/898223186361196544WR Beau Tanner: "We're going to take the top off some defenses. We are taking shots down the field."
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/898226277068361728I think the defensive line can help make up for the loss of Francis Bernard. Continue to be good vs the run, better pass rush helps.
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/jaromjordan/status/898226454672031744The backups to Bernard aren't Bernard otherwise they would have started but while they get up to speed, DL can help the transition.
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/BYU_Video/status/898257278763024384#BYUFOOTBALL Offensive Coordinator Ty Detmer talks to the media during Training Camp. August 17, 2017 https://t.co/P1aMd3JUuX
— BYU Cougars Video (@BYU_Video) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/BYU_Video/status/898258988705304576TRAINING CAMP: @BYUfootball wraps up Training Camp with an open scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium. #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/MgcX7gx60A
— BYU Cougars Video (@BYU_Video) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/BYU_Video/status/898259141860274176TRAINING CAMP: #BYUFOOTBALL wraps up Training Camp with an open scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium. #GoCougs https://t.co/sLHC5muZQO
— BYU Cougars Video (@BYU_Video) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/BYU_Video/status/898262880599945216#TannertoTanner @tannermangum finds Beau Tanner for the long completion down the sideline. #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/MTj8ANedut
— BYU Cougars Video (@BYU_Video) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/kelli_BYUFan/status/898233742237585409It's a glorious place to be today 😍#BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/RzHNbZpXYl
— Kelli (@kelli_BYUFan) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898212999084646400Biggest surprise of the open scrimmage so far, I can use my 4g in LES. That's a first
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898214404457615360All 3 FG attempts from the 30 yardline were missed. 3 different kickers
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898215396850847745Mangum looked really good in first drive. Favorite target seemed to be Hifo. Mangum was very calm in the pocket and saw multiple check downs
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898216361335308288Squally is running to the end zone after every blown whistle. Love the mentality of get to the end zone every time
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898216762935721985Still yet to make a FG. 3 in warm up and 3 in scrimmage most going wide left
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898219736823021568Oline running route running and ball catching drills in south ez. Only one dropped ball so far
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898223187183378432Defense working on int returns for TD. More importantly their celebration afterwards
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898225785353273344Very impressed with Beau Tanner. Running great routes and catching everything thrown at him
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898226464432181249Shelton and Jacobsen taking first reps as punt returners
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898226762131177472Jacobsen muffed first attempt, but recovered https://t.co/G5w1yF73vk
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898227207121666048Hifo and Hadley as kick returners. Edwards with the kick off that barely made it to the 20 yardline
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898229908148600832Big MO working on live ball drills pic.twitter.com/JBjIuhrOEi
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898230166031290369Koy looking really good in 7on7s. He can definitely read the defense as good if not better than all the qbs
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898230625718554625Critchlow with a great deep ball to Davis for about 35 yards. Nice touch on the throw
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898230917776293888Winstead with the 40 yard TD bomb to Rickey Shumway. Blown coverage by the secondary
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898231719232286722Hannemann layed out Bently Hanshaw in 7v7, they jawed at eachother and both sidelines went nuts
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898232301200351232Pulsipher I'm with the ones in place of bernard
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898232484332134402Squally looks super quick hitting the hole. Oline opening gaps pretty well so far
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898232895084519425Mangum just dropped a dime to bushman for about 30 yards, right over the zone lbs
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898233562234707968Koy must be incharge of the music today. I Wish by skee lo just started playing
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898233978859028480Naked bootleg from the 1 ran in by Mangum for first TD. Defense looked like they had them stopped but could finish
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898234501645484032Hadley on the blitz stopped dye in the backfield. Defense in charge on this series
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898235043075702784Deep ball by Hoge picked off by Troy Warner and returned about 50 yards. Throw was into double coverage, forced by blitz of wolfgramm
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898235490880561152Squally does need to work on his hands, had a few dropped balls catching attempts
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898236228956340224Burt looking good, really nice cutback on last run to find the hole and get the first
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898236453137768448Rhett Sandlin just busted up the oline for a sack on critchlow
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898236960820441088Anae with the last play all, 3rd and 20 and a run up the middle
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898239361816211456Cody stewart with the int on wilstead
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/shakavaka/status/898239511653634048Finally, on the last play/drill of the scrimmage a field goal was made! Guess it only matters at the end
— Cranges Mcbasketball (@shakavaka) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/975Hans/status/898218916970872833BYU fans showing up at 10am on a Thursday for a small scrimmage. The support is fantastic. pic.twitter.com/6eo9MVt0ZF
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/byutvsports/status/898242493967355904Tanner is one of those guys that influences everyone around him.#BYU #BYUFOOTBALL @TyDetmer14
— BYUtv Sports (@byutvsports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/byutvsports/status/898244798368292864"We feel good about a solid two deep and maybe three in some spots"#BYU #BYUFOOTBALL@kalanifsitake on position depth this season
— BYUtv Sports (@byutvsports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/byutvsports/status/898245924165607425Heard on #BYUtvSports
— BYUtv Sports (@byutvsports) August 17, 2017
This is probably the best our DBs have looked in awhile @fred_warner on his fellow teammates this year
https://twitter.com/byutvsports/status/898249051098947585Heard on #BYUtvSports
— BYUtv Sports (@byutvsports) August 17, 2017
"Beau Hoge is the back up"@TyDetmer14
announces the backup QB for #BYUFOOTBALL
https://twitter.com/byutvsports/status/898250118561882112Heard on #BYUtvSports
— BYUtv Sports (@byutvsports) August 17, 2017
"He is going to be a RB"@TyDetmer14 announces where newcomer @mrkafentzis will be stationed for #BYUFOOTBALL
https://twitter.com/BYUfootball/status/898267987148275712There's nothing better than football in LaVell Edwards stadium!#GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/J2maJyOu7C
— BYU Football (@BYUfootball) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/brandonljudd/status/898267445294546945🎥: Players, Sitake react to Francis Bernard redshirting in 2017 @BYUfootball #CampKalani
— Brandon Judd (@brandonljudd) August 17, 2017
Full video ➡️ https://t.co/KEnIfLwsXR pic.twitter.com/Bnx7zbb3O9
https://twitter.com/CoachWilk3/status/898263999283732480Wide receivers really stood out today. Aleva Hifo, Micah Simon, Beau Tanner, Akile Davis, and Ricky Shumway all had nice grabs today.
— Tanner Wilkinson (@CoachWilk3) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/CoachWilk3/status/898264321741832192Beau Tanner specifically had a nice deep grab for a TD from Tanner Mangum. This group didn't have very many drops today.
— Tanner Wilkinson (@CoachWilk3) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/CoachWilk3/status/898264933284040704John Vaka played on the O-Line today as opposed to the D-Line he spent time with last week.
— Tanner Wilkinson (@CoachWilk3) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/CoachWilk3/status/898266361926778880As is being reported Matt Hadley is playing OLB. Depth at safety allowing transition. Brother Spencer was an OLB.
— Tanner Wilkinson (@CoachWilk3) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/CoachWilk3/status/898266473369485312Squally Canada looked great today. Riley Burt isn't too far behind.
— Tanner Wilkinson (@CoachWilk3) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/CoachWilk3/status/898266623605260288And of course Matt Bushman had another impressive over the middle catch and run. What else is new.
— Tanner Wilkinson (@CoachWilk3) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898214899192537088Adam Pulsipher on the first team LB crew replacing Bernard.
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/8982160658591744005 RB'S get touches for BYU in first 2 drives. KJ Hall, Fonua, Canada, Dye and Burt.
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898216390733176832Notable is Ula Tolutau not seeing action. Even Austin Kafentzis is getting touches. https://t.co/Oh27Pvumc9
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898216617426812929Kicking game really struggling for #BYU
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898218835148292096I agree. https://t.co/UsCQMyww6K
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898226236232617984Wide receivers struggling in 1 on 1 receiving drill. Having a tough time separating and getting open. #BYU
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898226726135775232The 1 real standout at WR for BYU, Talon Shumway is not out there today. https://t.co/VtVp3uySsR
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898229137965436928Loudest cheer of practice came after a 52 yard Tanner Mangum to Beau Tanner TD. Beau Tanner has been the best WR today.
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898229463237840896Rough estimate is 5 to 6 thousand fans for the open practice. https://t.co/RrBYGYiSqN
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898231802313166848First loud CHEEHOO of practice came after a big time hit by Micah Hannemann.
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898233111627972609Matt Hadley at LB today. Could be a hybrid LB-S during the season.
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898233906608062464Move over Dennis Pitta. Make room for the next great TE at #BYU Matt Bushman is worth the hype. He's legit.
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports/status/898255398959947776He has a good arm. Good guy to develop for the future. https://t.co/YTvN3bzQXU
— Tyson Whiting (@TysonOnSports) August 17, 2017