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Reno Mahe

Philadelphia Eagles

Reno Mahe played football at Brighton High School In Salt Lake City, Utah where he was named All-State twice. As a senior, he led his team to a 10-1 record and was chosen as the Gatorade Utah Player of the Year. He also earned team MVP, All-Region, and region MVP honors in his final high school season. He lettered in football three times, and in basketball two times. Although he was not drafted into the NFL, Mahe joined the Philadelphia Eagles as a rookie free agent and made the team's 2003 Opening Day roster. He switched from wide receiver to his original position, running back. In four seasons with the Eagles, he has seen limited action. He has played in 38 games in his NFL career, rushing 43 times for 178 yards and catching 27 passes for 196 yards. His major contributions for the Eagles have come on special teams. In 2005, he led the NFL in punt returning with 21 returns for 269 yards, an average of 12.8 yards per return.He became a local fan favorite in Philadelphia when he took on a part-time job at Chickie's and Pete's restaurant in the summer before a training camp.
Brandon Manumaleuna Brandon Manumaleuna
tight end
St. Louis Rams
Drafted in the fourth round in 2001. 

Photo: Nash Speaks
Trevor Matich
Patriots
Lions
Jets
Colts
Redskins
He was a first round draft choice of the New England Patriots. In his NFL career he played seven different positions, starting at five of them.  Now a color commentator on ESPN

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Itula Mili Itula Mili
tight end
Seattle Seahawks
He played college football at BYU.   His rookie year was 1998   In an interview with the Seattle Times, he talks about his mission to New Zealand and the importance of his LDS beliefs. When asked if he is "ever compromised at being a Mormon and a NFL player," He responded that he has discussions about religion with other players: "A lot of them hold a lot of stereotypes about my religion, but I like that because it gives me an opportunity to share the truth of what I believe in."
Source: Seattle Times, 10 Oct 2000

 



 
Christopher James Miller

Falcons

He was born August 9, 1965 in Pomona, California, is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 212-lb. quarterback from the University of Oregon, Miller played in 10 NFL seasons from 1987-1995 and 1999. His best year as a pro came during the 1991 season for the Falcons when he threw for over 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns. 
Scott Mitchell
 
Scott Mitchell
quarterback
Miami Dolphins
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
  "Scott Mitchell: Key is finding what works," by Tim Sullivan, Bengals Enquirer, 16 Nov 2000

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Rob Morris
Photo: Sports Illustrated
Rob Morris
linebacker
Indianapolis Colts
Morris has cultivated and developed a reputation for being a little crazy, which helps in a position known for its gritty reputation.   In a position known for its nastiness, a reputation for lunacy gives credibility to the idea that the player will do just about anything to win.   One of his craziest stunts was when he and his roommates were in the Florida Everglades.   He decided he wanted a picture of himself with an alligator, and jumped a fence to get a little closer.   He soon found himself running from a 7-foot gator.   "I never knew an alligator could move so well.   But those suckers can run. It was all I could do to get away.   It wasn't too comfortable being the 'chasee' instead of the chaser."
Source: "BYU's Morris a bit crazy, and thankful for it," by Len Pasquarelli, SportsLine, 10 Apr 2000

 

"Colts get the man they want: LB Morris," Sports Illustrated, 15 Apr 2000

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Edwin Mulitalo
guard
Baltimore Ravens
He completed a two-year Mormon mission (1993-94).   He started with the Baltimore Ravens in 1999.   He plays Santa Claus (in the largest Santa suit made) at the children’s holiday party at St. Vincent’s Center in Timonium.   He regularly works with youth groups through his church.   He and his wife are the parents of a girl born in 2000.  

 

 

 

Gifford Nielsen
 
Gifford Nielsen
quarterback
Houston Oilers
He played for the Oilers for six years from 1978-1983.

He has an extensive sports background, having played professional football, college football and basketball. Giff attended Brigham Young University on a football and basketball scholarship. During his junior year, he turned his full attention to football as quarterback for the BYU Cougars. The Football Writers of America named him an All-American. The National Collegiate Athletic Association chose Giff as one of the top five scholar athletes and he recently received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.   www.khou.com

Cougar Club Hall of Fame
Bart Oates
 
Bart Oates
offensive lineman
San Francisco 49er's
New York Giants
From Albany, Georgia.   He first went to BYU in 1977.   He served in the Nevada Las Vegas Mission.   In 1980, he was back at BYU, protecting Jim McMahon.   In 1983, he earned his accounting degree from BYU.   In 1985, he signed with the New York Giants as a free agent.   In 1990, he earned a law degree from Seton Hall University.   He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1994-1995.
Source: Cougar Club Hall of Fame

Updated 04 Apr 2004

Cougar Club Hall of Fame
Merlin Olsen
Photo: Hall of Fame
Merlin Olsen
defensive tackle
St. Louis Rams
He was the Ram's first-round draft pick in 1962.   He was named to the Pro Bowl 14 consecutive times (a league-record).   From 1966-1970 was part of the "Fearsome Foursome."   They allowed fewer points than any defense in the NFL.   In 1982, he was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.   His final season was 1976.   After football, he worked for NBC as a broadcaster and anactor  (Little House on the Prairie).   He has also been the national spokesman for FTD Florists since 1983.  
Source: Inter Speak
 
Burgess OwensClarence Burgess Owens born August 2,1951 in Columbus, Ohio  was a safety who played ten seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders. He was a part of the Raiders Super Bowl XV winning team.

 

1st Team All-American Defensive Back
Hall of Fame Outstanding College Athletes of America
NY Jets: First Round Draft Choice
NFL: All-Rookie Team
NY Jets: Defensive Team Captain
NFL: Super Bowl Champion Oakland Raiders--1980

 
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