By Jeff Hunter '96 In the early 1950s, Utah State University was still known as Utah State Agricultural College, and what would come to be known as the Taggart Student Center was simply called the Student Union Building. When the much-anticipated grand opening of the new SUB officially happened in May 1953,
By Jeff Hunter '96 Recent NCAA Tournament success may feel like the norm, but for Utah State, wins in “The Big Dance” have been historically elusive. The Aggies’ 2024 victory over TCU and this year’s 86-76 defeat of Villanova represent two of USU’s eight tournament victories since their first appearance in
By Jeff Hunter '96 At the time, Cache Valley was considered hostile territory for Ken Mitchell, and the Nelson Fieldhouse represented the enemy’s strongpoint. While serving as the assistant sports information director (SID) at Brigham Young University, Mitchell and his wife, Becky, ventured north from Provo on the night of Feb. 1,
By Timothy R. Olsen '09, MBA '18 Whether it’s a pair of game-tying free throws, a fourth-and-goal stand, or stepping up to the plate in the final inning with your team trailing, the pressure of sports biggest moments can rattle even the most veteran competitors. That’s why during the 1980 NCAA Golf