Soccer: BYU women hand Michigan State its first loss
BYU's women's soccer team defeated Michigan State 2-0 on Friday night at South Field in a nonconference match, handing the Spartans their first loss of the season.
Defender Andrea Willis and freshman forward Jennie Marshall scored BYU's goals and freshman keeper McKinzie Olson got the shutout.
The Cougars improved to 6-4 with the win.
The Cougars' next game is Sept. 25 at Cal.
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Here's BYU's news release on its Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony held Friday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
PROVO, Utah (Sept. 19, 2008) - Friday night was an evening of reminiscing and recognizing the accomplishments of four All-Americans, a hall-of-fame coach and a founding member of the Cougar Club at BYU's Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Elaine Michaelis (w. volleyball), Raymond Beckham (administration), Tiffany Lott Hogan (track and field), Amy Christiansen Palmer (track and field), Shawn Knight (football) and Byron Shefchik (swimming) were all officially inducted into BYU's Athletic Hall of Fame, joining dozens of other BYU athletes, coaches and administrators who have been recognized since the first induction ceremony in 1975.
"They're not just good, they're heroes," said Tom Holmoe, directors of athletics. "Tonight we were able to witness the integrity and humility that goes with being champions. They are the cream of the crop, part of the great tradition that is BYU athletics."
The evening began with a reception in the President's Loge of LaVell Edwards Stadium, followed by a banquet and ceremony hosted by the Cougar Club. Dressed in tuxedos and formal gowns, each inductee was presented to the Hall of Fame by a coach, friend or family member.
Janette Hales Beckham began the evening introducing her husband, Raymond Beckham, a founding member of the Cougar Club, the first full-time Sports Information Director at BYU and a major fund-raising force behind the building of LaVell Edwards Stadium, the George Albert Smith Fieldhouse and the Marriott Center.
She explained that although he may not dye his hair blue, he is the definition of a die-hard BYU fan. That's not the only reason he was inducted into the Hall of Fame, however.
"[Beckham]'s best quality, more than a fan or even a builder, is his ability to be a booster," his wife said. "He is a booster of people. I believe his life will bring honor to this award."
Beckham quickly turned aside all compliments and said he felt like Max Hall trying to give credit to his offensive line after a game.
"I've had some great men and women work with me," he said. "I have gotten much more from BYU than I have ever given."
Tiffany Lott Hogan, All-American heptathlon athlete and Olympian, was then introduced by longtime friend and coach, Craig Poole. After going through an impressive list of accolades, he teased that along with her athletic talent, she also had a knack for keeping him on his toes.
"My hair is gray," Poole said. "Many of the things that contributed to that began with [Hogan]. She was a tremendous representative of BYU and our track and field program. We are proud of her in every way."
Hogan expressed that she couldn't have done anything without her family, coaches, teammates and God.
"They never let me quit what I had started," she said. "They taught me to push myself beyond what I thought I could do."
Newel B. Knight, father of Shawn Knight, a member of the 1984 national champion football team and first round draft pick in 1987, introduced his son as not only a great football player, but a man dedicated to education, family and service.
His son said that it was just a culmination of little things.
"I think the path to excellence for all of us is just doing a little bit more - that last little thing," Knight said. "Over the course of days and weeks and years, it adds up to thousands of little things. That's what takes us from being good to great."
Elaine Michaelis, 44-year coach and early-advocate of women's athletics nationwide, was introduced by former BYU Women's Athletics administrator, Lu Wallace.
"She has the distinction of never having coached a losing season," Wallace said. "As a student athlete, coach, mentor friend and administrator, Elaine left her mark at BYU and what a historical legacy she left."
"It's been a wonderful time for me," Michaelis added to her friend's remarks. "I love BYU and I have truly been blessed to be able to coach and be an administrator in the physical education and athletic programs. We've had a lot of fun over the years and may that association continue as we support the Cougars."
Tapio Kuusela recalled all of the close calls that Amy Christiansen Palmer, Olympic hammer thrower, made him and her other supporters suffer through.
Palmer laughed in response, thanking her husband, Rick, for always being her "biggest athletic supporter."
Tim Powers, BYU's head swimming coach, introduced Byron Shefchik as a walk-on with, what he thought, little potential. After recounting Shefchik's countless awards and medals, he admitted his mistake.
"He turned out to be a very good thing for BYU," he said.
Defender Andrea Willis and freshman forward Jennie Marshall scored BYU's goals and freshman keeper McKinzie Olson got the shutout.
The Cougars improved to 6-4 with the win.
The Cougars' next game is Sept. 25 at Cal.
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Here's BYU's news release on its Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony held Friday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
PROVO, Utah (Sept. 19, 2008) - Friday night was an evening of reminiscing and recognizing the accomplishments of four All-Americans, a hall-of-fame coach and a founding member of the Cougar Club at BYU's Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Elaine Michaelis (w. volleyball), Raymond Beckham (administration), Tiffany Lott Hogan (track and field), Amy Christiansen Palmer (track and field), Shawn Knight (football) and Byron Shefchik (swimming) were all officially inducted into BYU's Athletic Hall of Fame, joining dozens of other BYU athletes, coaches and administrators who have been recognized since the first induction ceremony in 1975.
"They're not just good, they're heroes," said Tom Holmoe, directors of athletics. "Tonight we were able to witness the integrity and humility that goes with being champions. They are the cream of the crop, part of the great tradition that is BYU athletics."
The evening began with a reception in the President's Loge of LaVell Edwards Stadium, followed by a banquet and ceremony hosted by the Cougar Club. Dressed in tuxedos and formal gowns, each inductee was presented to the Hall of Fame by a coach, friend or family member.
Janette Hales Beckham began the evening introducing her husband, Raymond Beckham, a founding member of the Cougar Club, the first full-time Sports Information Director at BYU and a major fund-raising force behind the building of LaVell Edwards Stadium, the George Albert Smith Fieldhouse and the Marriott Center.
She explained that although he may not dye his hair blue, he is the definition of a die-hard BYU fan. That's not the only reason he was inducted into the Hall of Fame, however.
"[Beckham]'s best quality, more than a fan or even a builder, is his ability to be a booster," his wife said. "He is a booster of people. I believe his life will bring honor to this award."
Beckham quickly turned aside all compliments and said he felt like Max Hall trying to give credit to his offensive line after a game.
"I've had some great men and women work with me," he said. "I have gotten much more from BYU than I have ever given."
Tiffany Lott Hogan, All-American heptathlon athlete and Olympian, was then introduced by longtime friend and coach, Craig Poole. After going through an impressive list of accolades, he teased that along with her athletic talent, she also had a knack for keeping him on his toes.
"My hair is gray," Poole said. "Many of the things that contributed to that began with [Hogan]. She was a tremendous representative of BYU and our track and field program. We are proud of her in every way."
Hogan expressed that she couldn't have done anything without her family, coaches, teammates and God.
"They never let me quit what I had started," she said. "They taught me to push myself beyond what I thought I could do."
Newel B. Knight, father of Shawn Knight, a member of the 1984 national champion football team and first round draft pick in 1987, introduced his son as not only a great football player, but a man dedicated to education, family and service.
His son said that it was just a culmination of little things.
"I think the path to excellence for all of us is just doing a little bit more - that last little thing," Knight said. "Over the course of days and weeks and years, it adds up to thousands of little things. That's what takes us from being good to great."
Elaine Michaelis, 44-year coach and early-advocate of women's athletics nationwide, was introduced by former BYU Women's Athletics administrator, Lu Wallace.
"She has the distinction of never having coached a losing season," Wallace said. "As a student athlete, coach, mentor friend and administrator, Elaine left her mark at BYU and what a historical legacy she left."
"It's been a wonderful time for me," Michaelis added to her friend's remarks. "I love BYU and I have truly been blessed to be able to coach and be an administrator in the physical education and athletic programs. We've had a lot of fun over the years and may that association continue as we support the Cougars."
Tapio Kuusela recalled all of the close calls that Amy Christiansen Palmer, Olympic hammer thrower, made him and her other supporters suffer through.
Palmer laughed in response, thanking her husband, Rick, for always being her "biggest athletic supporter."
Tim Powers, BYU's head swimming coach, introduced Byron Shefchik as a walk-on with, what he thought, little potential. After recounting Shefchik's countless awards and medals, he admitted his mistake.
"He turned out to be a very good thing for BYU," he said.
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