Personal
Parents are CArlyle (supervisor at Geneva Steel) and LaRae Gourley ... both attended BYU ... his brother George played ball for Cougars a few years ago.
Before BYU
High School - A sprinter and football player for Provo High, Roger was two-time all-state selection as running back ... bulldogs placed second in the state in 1972 (his junior year) and also reached the state finals in 1973 ... coached by Bry Lake ('72) and Jack Branin ('73).