BYU Cougars INJURY REPORT  |
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The current injury report for the BYU Cougars football team is below. If any additions or corrections should be made, please contact info@CollegeInjuryReport.com. Archived reports from previous weeks and years can be found further down the page.
BYU INJURY REPORT ARCHIVE
 ADDITIONAL BYU INJURY REPORT ARCHIVES
| 2008 Week 15 |
| 12/12 |
8:08am |
Scott Johnson |
DB |
Probable |
Groin |
Johnson has been upgraded and is now likely to play for the Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl. He is coming off of dual groin tears. |
| 12/09 |
7:56am |
Dennis Pitta |
TE |
Probable |
Knee |
Pitta is coming off of an MCL sprain suffered 11/15 @ Air Force but is expected to be fine for the Las Vegas Bowl. He is second on the team with 1025 receiving yards and 6 TD's. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 13-14 |
| 12/12 |
8:08am |
Scott Johnson |
DB |
Probable |
Groin |
Johnson has been upgraded and is now likely to play for the Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl. He is coming off of dual groin tears. |
| 12/09 |
7:56am |
Dennis Pitta |
TE |
Probable |
Knee |
Pitta is coming off of an MCL sprain suffered 11/15 @ Air Force but is expected to be fine for the Las Vegas Bowl. He is second on the team with 1025 receiving yards and 6 TD's. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 11-12 |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 10 |
| 11/20 |
11:53am |
Shawn Doman |
LB |
Probable |
Appendix |
Doman had an appendicitis attack and did not make the Air Force trip. He has been upgraded to probable for Utah. |
| 11/20 |
11:52am |
Daniel Sorensen |
LB |
Probable |
Ankle |
The backup linebacker has a sprained ankle but has been upgraded to probable for Utah. |
| 11/19 |
11:19am |
Dennis Pitta |
TE |
Probable |
Knee |
Pitta suffered an MCL sprain in week 12 but has been upgraded to probable for Utah. Pitta had nine catches for 113 yards on Saturday, while BYU's second tight end, Andrew George, caught five passes for 62 yards. Pitta is 21st in the country in receiving yards per game (90.18), and third among tight ends. |
| 11/19 |
11:19am |
Andrew Rich |
DB |
Probable |
Head |
Rich had what coach Bronco Mendenhall termed a "bell-ringer, not a concussion, just a little wooziness." He has been upgraded to probable for the big Utah game this weekend. |
| 11/17 |
10:48am |
Ray Feinga |
OL |
Questionable |
Back |
Feinga suffered a lower back strain and is questionable for Utah. The 2007 1st TM MWC big man could be replaced sophomore Garrett Reden. |
| 11/16 |
6:20pm |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Questionable |
Leg |
Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and it was thought he would miss the 2008 season. He has practiced over the past couple of weeks and was expected to play in the last 3 games but did not log any game-snaps. |
| 11/04 |
4:43pm |
Scott Johnson |
DB |
Out |
Groin |
Johnson injured his groin at Colorado State and is expected to be out for the remainder of the regular season. He ranks 2nd on the team with 57 tackles. Both starting corners are dinged up at the moment. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 9 |
| 11/11 |
3:26pm |
Harvey Unga |
RB |
Questionable |
Shoulder |
Unga is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury according to Coach Mendenhall. He will sit out some practices this week so that he is ready to play against Air Force. Unga leads the Cougars in rushing this year and has scored 10 TD's. |
| 11/09 |
6:37pm |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Questionable |
Leg |
Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and it was thought he would miss the 2008 season. He has practiced over the past couple of weeks and was expected to play in the last two games but did not log any game-snaps. |
| 11/09 |
6:37pm |
Grant Nelson |
LB |
Questionable |
Kidney |
Nelson has been out all season with a kidney issue but has finally returned to practice. He was questionable for the last two games but did not enter either contest. |
| 11/04 |
4:43pm |
Scott Johnson |
DB |
Out |
Groin |
Johnson injured his groin at Colorado State and is expected to be out for the remainder of the regular season. He ranks 2nd on the team with 57 tackles. Both starting corners are dinged up at the moment. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 8 |
| 11/04 |
4:43pm |
Scott Johnson |
DB |
Out |
Groin |
Johnson injured his groin at Colorado State and is expected to be out for the remainder of the regular season. He ranks 2nd on the team with 57 tackles. Both starting corners are dinged up at the moment. |
| 11/04 |
4:42pm |
David Tafuna |
S |
Probable |
Shoulder |
Starting safety David Tafuna dislocated his shoulder in practice and sat out the week 10 Colorado State game. Andrew Rich started in Tafuna's place. Tafuna has been upgraded to probable for San Diego St. |
| 11/04 |
4:41pm |
Brandon Bradley |
DB |
Probable |
Leg |
Bradley injured his leg at Colorado State but has been upgraded to probable for San Diego State. He has played in 7 games this season and logged 24 tackles. |
| 11/03 |
9:28am |
Luke Ashworth |
WR |
Questionable |
Undisclosed |
The backup receiver has an undisclosed injury and is questionable for San Diego State. Ashworth has 3 catches in 8 games played this season. |
| 11/02 |
5:16pm |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Questionable |
Leg |
Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and it was thought he would miss the 2008 season. He has practiced over the past couple of weeks and was expected to play in the last two games but did not log any game-snaps. |
| 11/02 |
5:14pm |
Grant Nelson |
LB |
Questionable |
Kidney |
Nelson has been out all season with a kidney issue but has finally returned to practice. He was questionable for Colorado State but did not enter the game. |
| 10/06 |
11:33am |
Vic So'oto |
LB |
Out |
Foot |
So'oto suffered a broken foot in the week two Washington game. He was initially expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks so he should be close to returning to the practice field soon. Coleby Clawson has been starting in his place. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 7 |
| 10/21 |
3:42pm |
David Nixon |
LB |
Questionable |
Ankle |
Linebacker David Nixon wore a protective boot on his right foot Monday and said the ankle he sprained in the Utah State game is still bothering him. However, he said he expects to play on Saturday. Nixon is 4th on the team in tackles but leader in tackles for loss. He also has 2 INT's. |
| 10/19 |
2:12pm |
Spencer Hafoka |
WR |
Questionable |
Foot |
Hafoka sat out the last 3 games due to a foot injury and is questionable for UNLV. |
| 10/19 |
2:12pm |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Probable |
Leg |
Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and it was thought he would miss the 2008 season. He practiced last week and was expected to play against TCU but did not enter the game. Relative to his general inside linebacking responsibilities Hooks can do pretty much all he is required to do. |
| 10/19 |
2:11pm |
Grant Nelson |
LB |
Probable |
Kidney |
Nelson has been out all season with a kidney issue but has finally returned to practice. He was on target to play in Saturday's game with TCU and was operating at essentially a "full go" but did not enter the game. Nelson is said to be ready for everything but perhaps hard cuts or stops that might be required on special teams units. |
| 10/06 |
11:33am |
Vic So'oto |
LB |
Out |
Foot |
So'oto suffered a broken foot in the week two Washington game. He was initially expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks so he should be close to returning to the practice field soon. Coleby Clawson has been starting in his place. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 6
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| 10/15 |
10:20am |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Questionable |
Knee |
Mendenhall noted Monday that LB Terrance Hooks saw a series against New Mexico and could have more responsibility this week. He hadn't played this season since a knee injury in April. |
| 10/14 |
12:38pm |
Spencer Hafoka |
WR |
Probable |
Foot |
Hafoka sat out the last two games due to a foot injury but has been upgraded to probable for TCU. |
| 10/14 |
12:37pm |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Probable |
Leg |
Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and it was thought he would miss the 2008 season. He has been practicing this week and is expected to play this weekend against TCU. Relative to his general inside linebacking responsibilities Hooks can do pretty much all he is required to do. |
| 10/14 |
12:34pm |
Grant Nelson |
LB |
Probable |
Kidney |
Nelson has been out all season with a kidney issue but has finally returned to practice. He is on target to play in Saturday's game with TCU and is operating at essentially a "full go." Nelson is said to be ready for everything but perhaps hard cuts or stops that might be required on special teams units. |
| 10/06 |
11:33am |
Vic So'oto |
LB |
Out |
Foot |
So'oto suffered a broken foot in the week two Washington game. He was initially expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks so he should be close to returning to the practice field soon. Coleby Clawson has been starting in his place. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 5 |
| 10/10 |
10:12am |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Probable |
Knee |
It was originally thought that a knee injury was going to sideline backup linebacker Hooks for week seven but has been upgraded to probable for the New Mexico tilt. |
| 10/10 |
10:10am |
Grant Nelson |
LB |
Probable |
Illness |
Backup linebacker Nelson has been upgraded to probable for week 7 w/ New Mexico. |
| 10/06 |
11:40am |
Scott Johnson |
DB |
Probable |
Thigh |
Johnson has a thigh contusion but is expected to start against New Mexico. |
| 10/06 |
11:40am |
David Nixon |
LB |
Probable |
Ankle |
Nixon is hampered by an ankle sprain and a shin/knee contusion but is likely to play this weekend against New Mexico. |
| 10/06 |
11:36am |
Spencer Hafoka |
WR |
Probable |
Foot |
Hafoka sat out the Utah State game with a foot injury but is probable for New Mexico. |
| 10/06 |
11:35am |
Michael Reed |
WR |
Probable |
Knee |
The wideout had surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee and sat out the Utah State game. Reed will be full-go in practice this week and will play Saturday against New Mexico. Luke Ashworth and O'Neill Chambers teamed up to replace Reed at the "X" wide receiver spot. |
| 10/06 |
11:33am |
Vic So'oto |
LB |
Out |
Foot |
So'oto suffered a broken foot in the week two Washington game. He was initially expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks so he should be close to returning to the practice field soon. Coleby Clawson has been starting in his place. |
| 09/03 |
3:39pm |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and will miss the 2008 season. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 4 |
| 09/30 |
3:05pm |
Michael Reed |
WR |
Out |
Knee |
The wideout had surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee and will sit out the Utah State game. Reed should return for the week 7 matchup w/ New Mexico. Coach Mendenhall says Luke Ashworth and O'Neill Chambers will combine to replace Reed at the "X" wide receiver spot as long as he is out. |
| 09/30 |
3:03pm |
Spencer Hafoka |
WR |
Out |
Foot |
Hafoka is expected to sit out the Utah State game but should be ready to play New Mexico in week 7. |
| 09/08 |
9:18am |
Vic So'oto |
LB |
Out |
Foot |
So'oto suffered a broken foot in the Washington game. Coleby Clawson seamlessly filled in for him with five tackles and a sack. |
| 09/03 |
3:39pm |
Terrance Hooks |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and will miss the 2008 season. |
| 09/03 |
3:29pm |
Dan Van Sweden |
LB |
Out For Year |
Leg |
The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 3 |
| 09/20 | 6:07am | Michael Reed | WR | Out | Knee | The wideout had surgery this week to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee and will be out 2 to 4 weeks. Coach Mendenhall says Luke Ashworth, Spencer Hafoka and O'Neill Chambers will combine to replace Reed at the "X" wide receiver spot as long as he is out. | | 09/08 | 9:18am | Vic So'oto | LB | Out | Foot | So'oto suffered a broken foot in the Washington game. Coleby Clawson seamlessly filled in for him with five tackles and a sack. | | 09/03 | 3:39pm | Terrance Hooks | LB | Out | Leg | Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and will miss the 2008 season. | | 09/03 | 3:29pm | Dan Van Sweden | LB | Out | Leg | The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
| 2008 Week 1-2 |
| 09/08 | 9:18am | Vic So'oto | LB | Out | Foot | So'oto suffered a broken foot in the Washington game. Coleby Clawson seamlessly filled in for him with five tackles and a sack. | | 09/03 | 3:39pm | Terrance Hooks | LB | Out | Leg | Hooks went down with a patella tendon injury in the spring and will miss the 2008 season. | | 09/03 | 3:29pm | Dan Van Sweden | LB | Out | Leg | The backup inside linebacker will miss the 2008 season. |
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