Megan Allen

LOGAN – Tyler Bennett is getting a lot of national attention. Or, should we say, his leg is getting a lot of attention. In his two years at Utah State, the senior punter has made a definite impact on special teams.

LOGAN – For some people, it is easy to describe what it means to be a part of their team and university. To Utah State senior defensive lineman Al Lapuaho, being an Aggie is everything.

 While it took him awhile to get to this point, he sees the influence it has had on his life and the impact he wants it to continue to create.

  LOGAN -- If you were to ask Adam Kennedy (Elk Grove, Calif./San Joaquin Delta College) to pick one word to describe his football career, he would say ‘battle.’ From his early days as a high school athlete through these final weeks of camp leading up to his senior season, the quarterback has always had to put up a fight to prove himself.

LOGAN -- The chemistry and camaraderie among members of a group or team makes all the difference in their happiness and success. It is clear when you look at or talk to any members of the USU football team that there is something there. These guys are not just teammates. They are friends, even brothers.

"The best part about these years have been the people I've gotten to know and be around," said Bobby Wagner, senior linebacker (Ontario, Calif.). "There have been different personalities I've gotten to be around."

Senior defensive end Levi Koskan (Smithfield) agreed. "The best part for sure is the people you get to be around," he said. "If you aren't close to your teammates, you have no one to celebrate with. Here, we're winning with our friends."

That friendship is not something that is just there on the field, but continues after practice.

LOGAN -- Through his time at Utah State, wide receiver Josh Johansen has given it his all as a part of the Aggie football team. Even though he has seen action in just one game of his college career, he shows up to every practice and works hard.

"It's all for the love of football," Johansen said. "It's been a part of my life for so long that I couldn't not have it."

Johansen, a senior from Kaysville, played for Davis High School. He lettered in three seasons during his high school career and was named to the all-region second team. When it came time to go to college, the game wasn't something he was ready to give up.