Post by cougarize on Aug 31, 2004 14:13:02 GMT -5
Not a very well written release, but can I say wow. BYU continues to reload. The team will be even deeper than it's ever been. Scary thought for the rest of the men's vballers.
Peterson Welcomes New Recruits
www.byucougars.com/volleyball_m/filings/0000005519_rel.html
PROVO, Utah (Aug. 31, 2004) -- The BYU men's volleyball team will bring in 12 new players this season and welcome back two others who sat out last year.
"We have a lot of new guys this year and are hoping they can develop into players that can help us continue winning," coach Tom Peterson said.
The list of new players includes recent high school graduates, transfers, and return missionaries. One of the top high school recruits is John Thomas, a Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection and a 6-5 outside hitter from Chino Hills, Calif. The coaching staff feels that he could make a big contribution next season after a full year of practicing with the team. Also included are Hunter Beaumont and Byron MacKay who played together at Torrey Pines High School in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Another Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection, Beaumont is a 6-2 outside hitter who could be an impact player after serving a mission. MacKay stands 5-10 and could contribute at the libero position.
Spencer Orr from Skyline High School in Salt Lake City rounds out the prep recruits. He stands 6-3, plays outside hitter, and boasts an excellent jumping ability.
Transfers make up the next part of the recruits with two from UVSC, and one each from Red Deer College in Canada and UCLA. UVSC has been a strong connection for the Cougars with former players such as second-team All-American Joe Hillman and David Hyte helping BYU win its third national championship last season. This year, the Cougars welcome Bryan Stewart and Scot Cox. Stewart, who stands 6-5 and plays opposite and middle blocker, is the brother of Andrew Stewart who was a redshirt with the Cougars last year. Cox, an outside hitter, hails from Blackfoot, Idaho and stands 6-4.
Mike Pfeiffer, a 6-5 outside hitter from Red Deer, is one of the most intriguing prospects the Cougars have brought in this year. Out of high school he was considered a top-notch recruit. After sitting out a season with an injury, he served a mission in Japan. Despite his injuries and time away from the game, the coaching staff expects him to make an impact once he is in playing shape.
Allan Mount, a transfer from UCLA where he played for two seasons before serving a mission to Spain, is an excellent pickup. Mount, from Santa Barbara, Calif., is 6-5 and plays middle blocker and some setter.
The rest of the new recruits include Phil Swenson from California, Brian Congelliere, Trent Sorenson, and Josh Edlinger. All are fresh off missions but bring a lot of potential to the team. Swenson, a 6-5 left-handed opposite, served in the Phillippines. Congelliere, a 6-2 setter, served in Mexico and his brother Rob plays for the Cougars. Trent Sorenson, who also served in Mexico, is a 6-6 opposite/middle hitter with a lot of potential. Finally, there is Josh Edlinger, who served a mission in Germany. He stands 6-5 and is very versatile, having played middle, opposite, and outside hitter.
One of the more interesting stories among the new players is that of Casey Patterson. He played for the Cougars during the 2002 and 2003 seasons but left to enjoy life in the sun. He is back and hopes to make an impact and help the Cougars repeat as national champions.
"We are glad to have Casey back," Peterson said. "He hasn't played indoor for a while but we hope he can readjust quickly and help the team out."
The final recruit is 6-3 outside hitter Jermaine Seiuli from Long Beach, Calif. He was unable to attend school last year but is back and brings excellent athletic skills. Seiuli jumps very well and is probably the best athlete among the new comers.
"We are excited for the new season to start," Peterson said. "We have done a lot of good things the last few years and we feel these new recruits will help us continue to be successful."
Peterson Welcomes New Recruits
www.byucougars.com/volleyball_m/filings/0000005519_rel.html
PROVO, Utah (Aug. 31, 2004) -- The BYU men's volleyball team will bring in 12 new players this season and welcome back two others who sat out last year.
"We have a lot of new guys this year and are hoping they can develop into players that can help us continue winning," coach Tom Peterson said.
The list of new players includes recent high school graduates, transfers, and return missionaries. One of the top high school recruits is John Thomas, a Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection and a 6-5 outside hitter from Chino Hills, Calif. The coaching staff feels that he could make a big contribution next season after a full year of practicing with the team. Also included are Hunter Beaumont and Byron MacKay who played together at Torrey Pines High School in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Another Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection, Beaumont is a 6-2 outside hitter who could be an impact player after serving a mission. MacKay stands 5-10 and could contribute at the libero position.
Spencer Orr from Skyline High School in Salt Lake City rounds out the prep recruits. He stands 6-3, plays outside hitter, and boasts an excellent jumping ability.
Transfers make up the next part of the recruits with two from UVSC, and one each from Red Deer College in Canada and UCLA. UVSC has been a strong connection for the Cougars with former players such as second-team All-American Joe Hillman and David Hyte helping BYU win its third national championship last season. This year, the Cougars welcome Bryan Stewart and Scot Cox. Stewart, who stands 6-5 and plays opposite and middle blocker, is the brother of Andrew Stewart who was a redshirt with the Cougars last year. Cox, an outside hitter, hails from Blackfoot, Idaho and stands 6-4.
Mike Pfeiffer, a 6-5 outside hitter from Red Deer, is one of the most intriguing prospects the Cougars have brought in this year. Out of high school he was considered a top-notch recruit. After sitting out a season with an injury, he served a mission in Japan. Despite his injuries and time away from the game, the coaching staff expects him to make an impact once he is in playing shape.
Allan Mount, a transfer from UCLA where he played for two seasons before serving a mission to Spain, is an excellent pickup. Mount, from Santa Barbara, Calif., is 6-5 and plays middle blocker and some setter.
The rest of the new recruits include Phil Swenson from California, Brian Congelliere, Trent Sorenson, and Josh Edlinger. All are fresh off missions but bring a lot of potential to the team. Swenson, a 6-5 left-handed opposite, served in the Phillippines. Congelliere, a 6-2 setter, served in Mexico and his brother Rob plays for the Cougars. Trent Sorenson, who also served in Mexico, is a 6-6 opposite/middle hitter with a lot of potential. Finally, there is Josh Edlinger, who served a mission in Germany. He stands 6-5 and is very versatile, having played middle, opposite, and outside hitter.
One of the more interesting stories among the new players is that of Casey Patterson. He played for the Cougars during the 2002 and 2003 seasons but left to enjoy life in the sun. He is back and hopes to make an impact and help the Cougars repeat as national champions.
"We are glad to have Casey back," Peterson said. "He hasn't played indoor for a while but we hope he can readjust quickly and help the team out."
The final recruit is 6-3 outside hitter Jermaine Seiuli from Long Beach, Calif. He was unable to attend school last year but is back and brings excellent athletic skills. Seiuli jumps very well and is probably the best athlete among the new comers.
"We are excited for the new season to start," Peterson said. "We have done a lot of good things the last few years and we feel these new recruits will help us continue to be successful."