Before No. 7 BYU took down Arizona State 27-20 on Saturday, the Cougars got a visit from President Dallin H. Oaks, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the sponsoring faith of Brigham Young University.
A Prophet’s Powerful Words for BYU’s QBs
This wasn’t just some casual meet-and-greet. President Oaks, rocking a BYU tie, met with players and coaches right there at the game. The team’s social media shared videos, giving us a peek at some seriously cool moments.
Quarterback Treyson Bourguet walked right up to President Oaks, saying, “I wanted to shake your hand.” The response? Just “I was glad to see him.” Simple, but powerful, right? Then President Oaks shook Bear Bachmeier’s hand, and what he said next? Goosebumps. “We’ve watched you play. We’re proud of you as a person, as well as a football player.” Man, hearing that, especially for Bachmeier, who’s a devout Catholic, had to be unreal. BYU’s advancement vice president Keith Vorkink even told President Oaks that both Bachmeier and Bourguet “are great disciples.” After that handshake, Bachmeier even hugged Sister Kristen Oaks, the prophet’s wife. Talk about a special moment!
Coach Kalani Sitake’s Love and a Glove That Will Live Forever
The good vibes didn’t stop with the QBs. Head coach Kalani Sitake got in on the action too, hugging both President and Sister Oaks. Sitake told President Oaks he loved him, and the prophet, in turn, told the coach he was proud of him. You just love to see that kind of leadership and connection, don’t you?
But maybe the most telling moment came from defensive end Hunter Clegg. He posted a photo on his Instagram, shaking President Oaks’ hand, with a caption that instantly went viral: “Never washing my glove again.” That right there? That’s the kind of moment that sticks with you, that defines a locker room, and shows you how much this meeting truly meant to these guys.
Now, BYU faces a massive test, heading to Rice-Eccles Stadium this Saturday to battle No. 3 Utah. You can catch that rivalry game at 10 a.m. MST on ABC. After a win like that, and a spiritual boost few teams ever get, you know they’ll be fired up for the challenge!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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