Next up on our list of Q&A’s with members of the BYU football team are the two players wearing No. 4. 

No. 4 Uona Kaveinga, Sr., LB, Hawthorne, CA

Q: What’s something you like about BYU?
A: I love the dudes around here. I have a lot in common with them.

Q: If you could have one talent besides football, what would it be?
A: I would be very, very, very smart. I want to be a genius, like a doctor.

Q: What’s something funny about one of your teammates?
A: Brandon Ogletree is half bald and he’s only 20-something.

Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: I like running around, making plays and hitting people.

Q: When did you start playing football?
A: I started playing in the fourth grade because it was fun. I really liked the competitive edge.

No. 4 Taysom Hill, Fr., QB, Pocatello, ID

Q: What is your favorite thing about BYU?
A: I think right now the camaraderie that we have as a team, the way we work out and the closeness that we have has been a good experience. I like everything what BYU stands for on and off the field.  To have the opportunity to play Division I football at the highest level as well as the coaching staff, both coach Mendenhall and coach Doman, was very appealing to come here. So that’s probably why I chose BYU. It’s been a great experience so far.

Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?
A: Pocatello is a small town. I would just say the people, the people I was raised with, my friends and my family, that’s what makes home, home.

Q: If you could have one talent, besides football, what would it be?
A: Golf. I would like to be really good at golf. I’m not too bad, maybe like high 80’s golfer but it would be nice to be really good at golf.

Q: Who is your favorite pro golfer?
A: You know, it’s interesting, I like to see Tiger Woods do well. Ultimately, it’s hard to support him after everything that’s come out but I still like to see him do well. I also like Phil Mickelson.

Q: What’s something funny about one of your teammates?
A: The other day we were lifting weights and I was doing some ball throws with Mitch Mathews. His arms are so long, it was just so funny to me. 

In preparation for the upcoming fall 2012 season, BYU athletes and Cougar Nation met together Tuesday evening at Haws Field for the eighth annual Cougar Kickoff. 

Athletes from the football, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball and cross country teams signed autographs at the event and ran drills for fans to participate in.

For those that were not able to attend, or those who want to relive the memory, check out BYU football’s facebook page for more pictures. For another look at the event, you can also check out this Daily Herald article.

Earlier today ESPN.com started its 50 in 50 series in which it is ranking the top 50 men’s basketball programs from the last 50 years (starting with the 1962-63 season to now). BYU was ranked No. 36.

In the breakdown ESPN.com includes the rank by decade, including how many points the program accumulated each decade and where that point total ranks. See below.

Rank by the decade

• 1962-69: 28 (39th)
• 1970-79: 23 (T-67th)
• 1980-89: 50 (T-43rd)
• 1990-99: 36 (60th)
• 2000-present: 81 (29th)

Interestingly, BYU’s highest point total by far came from 2000 to now. Granted, that is a little more than a decade, but it is a testament to the job Coach Dave Rose has done in the last seven seasons.

With four conference titles, winning percentages of .690 or above every year (including two .800 seasons), six NCAA Tournament teams (including the Sweet 16 in 2011), a first-team All-American and a top 10 draft pick (anyone heard of Jimmer?), Rose has accumulated 58 points in his seven years, more than any other decade based on ESPN.com’s point system.

We’re moving down the roster with our Q&A’s with players on the team.  

No. 3 Kyle Van Noy, Jr., LB, Reno, NV

Q: If you could play any other position, what would it be?
A: If I could play another position, I would play wide receiver because you get to catch the ball and make big plays.

Q: What sport would you play besides football?
A: If I could play another sport, I would play basketball because they get all the girls and because their faces are all over TV.

Q: What's one of your favorite things about coach Mendenhall?
A: I'm grateful that coach Mendenhall let me play here and gave me a second chance. 

Q: What is something you love about your hometown?
A: I am from Reno, Nev., and the part that I love most about it is that everyone is up 24/7.

Q: What have you learned from your position coach?
A: I’ve learned how to play outside linebacker from my position coach. When i got here, I didn’t know how to play it and now I’m pretty good at it. 

Three 2013 BYU men’s volleyball recruits won a bronze medal at the USA Volleyball Boys’ Junior National Championships in Dallas earlier this month. 

The team won nine of its 11 matches, all by 2-0 scores, to earn a bronze medal out of the 33 teams in its pool. The team finished winning a total of 20 sets and only dropping four. Only one team finished with fewer sets lost. The gold medal team finished winning 21 sets and falling in seven while the second place finishers won 21 sets and lost six. 

Outside/opposite hitter Benjamin Patch, a native of Provo, libero Evan Chang and middle blocker Joseph Grosh were members of the 13-player open team and will join the Cougars this fall, adding national experience to the 2013 roster. 

Here’s the second installment of Q&A’s with players on the team. We’ll continue working our way down the roster throughout the season.

No. 2 Spencer Hadley, Jr., LB, Connell, WA

Q: What is the most interesting thing about you?
A: My mustache and my nunchucks. The two of them together is equivalent to Chuck Norris.

Q: What’s your favorite road trip that you’ve been on with the team?
A: Hawaii.

Q: When did you start playing football and why?
A: I started playing football in the fifth grade because I was afraid as a child that I would die before I’d ever get to play in my first football game. I’ve always loved football and I’ve always wanted to play and I literally, when I was little, I was scared that I would die before I ever got to play.

Q: What does it mean to you to be playing for a college football team?
A: Especially to play here, it’s really meant a lot. Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to play football but I also wanted to play at BYU. When I was five years old I got one of those plastic shoulder pad and helmet sets with the jersey. I got a BYU football pad set and literally wore that thing everywhere. I’ve always wanted to play here so it’s been a pretty neat experience and a good blessing in my life.

Q: If you could have any talent, what would it be?
A: I would sing my little heart out like Josh Groban. He’s my favorite. I’m not good at singing but I wish I was. I only sing to myself and to my steering wheel.

No. 2 Cody Hoffman, Jr., WR, Crescent City, CA

Q: What is one of your favorite things about coach Mendenhall?
A: I love his competitive nature.

Q: What is something you like about BYU?
A: I enjoy the people here, because there is such a variety.

Q: What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
A: My favorite part is no one knows about it.

Q: What is one of your favorite things about your position coach?
A: It’s cool that coach Cahoon has a great professional background with playing football.

Q: If you had to play a different position, what would it be?
A: Safety. I like to hit people.

BYU women's soccer head coach Jennifer Rockwood is the subject of the BYUtv series "Legends" in their upcoming episode to air on Monday, August 20, at 6 p.m. MT. 

The show highlights Rockwood's career as a player for BYU and her 17 years as its head coach. The episode can be viewed live on BYUtv or online live at byutv.org.

In her years as head coach for the BYU women's soccer team Rockwood has amassed a 274-85-31 all-time record, making her the 6th winningest active head coach in the NCAA and 7th all-time. Rockwood has coached 35+ All-American awards, won eight conference titles, made 13 NCAA tournament appearances and seen the program through three conference changes. 

"Legends" also did an episode dedicated to BYU assistant coach Aleisha Rose and it can be watched online. 

The WCC recently posted a video interview with BYU basketball coach Dave Rose. He took the time to reflect on last season, the quality of WCC basketball and his excitement for the future.

The BYU basketball coaching staff participated in Relay for Life 2012 at Provo High School last week. Relay for Life is the biggest fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and is held in cities throughout the world. BYU Photo was there to capture some of the action. Check out the album on BYU basketball's facebook page.

College Sports Madness (CSM), an online sports destination that recently added women's soccer to its repertoire, has released its 2012 Preseason All-Americans and included BYU senior Lindsi Lisonbee Cutshall to its First Team. Cutshall was also added to CSM's Preseason All-West Coast Conference Team earlier this month. 

Ctushall netted four goals and took 20 shots last season while anchoring a BYU women's soccer defense that allowed just 16 goals all season.

Below is a full list of CSM's Preseason All-American winners.