Braden Hansen and Houston Reynolds

My understanding is that both of these guys need to pass a conditioning test and that's why they aren't with the ones. Dick Harmons article today implies that they will be starting regardless to their fall practice time but he seems to kind of make a jump from injured to players to players that don't pass the conditioning test



"Coach Bronco Mendenhall said the O-linemen missing drills this past week won't hold them out of the season-opener. Projected starters Braden Hansen and Houston Reynolds have spent little time with the front-line unit."

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765596865/Mark-Weber-distances-BYU-OL-from-hog-badge.html



Has there been word that they dont need to pass the test inorder to play in the games?

I think Hansen will start for sure, but not sure sure Reynolds will. Tushaus was pushing him in spring ball and was getting the reps with the 1s at center. And with Stringham stepping up at guard, along with BRown, and with Matthews at LT looking solid, Reynolds might not start.

Mars wrote:


Is Houston the most disappointing Reynolds?

I wouldn't say he's the most disappointing he's still got two years to play where he should be playing to prove to us he's good. He played out of position last year so I will give him a break there, however I would say that he had expectations placed which are unreasonable. Just because Dallas and Matt started almost their entire careers and are NFL talent that doesn't mean Houston will be the same. I felt he was over-hyped coming out of HS, I remember hearing that he was better than Matt was in high school, just because he was better in high school doesn't mean anything on the college level.



As far as foot work and skill I think Tushaus is a much better center, I feel the only thing keeping him off the field is he's slightly undersized.

Mars wrote:


Hansen back with the ones today. Props to him. Good to hear.

That's good to hear. It would be interesting to see what the conditioning test was for these guys this year.

Stirfry wrote:

Hansen back with the ones today. Props to him. Good to hear.

That's good to hear. It would be interesting to see what the conditioning test was for these guys this year.

They had to bend over and touch their toes without bending thei knees to get around any impediments.



:). :). :)



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Mars wrote:


Is Houston the most disappointing Reynolds?

No, just the smallest of the bunch physically. Plus, they have moved him around a lot, and has had more injury issues than the rest. Like mentioned, still 2 seasons to really make good.

Cougarbib2 wrote:

Mars wrote:


Hansen back with the ones today. Props to him. Good to hear.

That's good to hear. It would be interesting to see what the conditioning test was for these guys this year.

They had to bend over and touch their toes without bending thei knees to get around any impediments.



:). :). :)



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I know you're joking but I'm in reasonably good shape and I don't think I could bend over and touch my toes without my knees bending... I'm super duper not-flexible.



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Stirfry wrote:

Hansen back with the ones today. Props to him. Good to hear.

That's good to hear. It would be interesting to see what the conditioning test was for these guys this year.

I think is was lather, rinse repeat. No wait I think that was Nelson's conditioning test for his golden locks!