Brad Rock
Deseret News
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Rock On: BYU scores fairly high on 'sexy' poll — this is not a misprint
Also, UVU students need to know only one thing in order to get ROC passes to BYU games. If you love the Cougars, it shouldn't be a problem. → Read More
Brad Rock: Who would a Jerry Sloan statue be for?
The longtime Jazz coach isn't a fan of awards. But a petition is out there, trying to get the ball rolling on a statue to go with those of John Stockton and Karl Malone. → Read More
Rock On: USU has the Heisman Love, but don't forget this BYU player
Maybe there's a way to get the Aggies' Jordan Love some extra votes. And maybe not. → Read More
Brad Rock: For Utah State football coach Gary Andersen, it's not about the Benjamins
The longtime coach begins his second stint as head of the Aggie program. He doesn't take the privilege for granted. → Read More
Brad Rock: Retirement of Ute Manny Bowen puts him in a club of questionable Utah sports figures
Kyle Whittingham says they didn't see this one coming. Here are some other cases of questionable departures. → Read More
Brad Rock: BIG3, TBT are a great deal for the participants but not necessarily for hoop fans
Both tournaments are in Utah this week, bringing former college players and some well-known ex-NBA players. It's a good time to get an autograph, but it's not yesterday once more. → Read More
Brad Rock: BYU's Nick Emery and the unreal expectations placed upon athletes
The former Cougar star retires, and with him goes one of the most controversial periods in team history. Is there a message for everyone in his convoluted journey? → Read More
Rock On: Karl Malone is no competition for Charles Barkley in this
Meanwhile, the Jazz's Georges Niang is wheeling and dealing on a different court. → Read More
Rock On: Why not thank Gordon Hayward, too?
Also, why an otherworldly proposal on Facebook might be the answer to the Miami Marlins' attendance problems. → Read More
Brad Rock: Salt Lake Summer League is for EVERYBODY that went undrafted
The Jazz wrap up another offseason event that brings a blend of talent and atmosphere for fans who just can't get enough. → Read More
Brad Rock: Rudy Gobert's not the only Frenchman Jazz fans can salute
William Howard is trying to catch the Jazz's eye as a summer league player. He and Rudy Gobert come from the same place — and a far different spot. → Read More
Rock On: Donovan Mitchell can see the future
Also, Mitchell's signature shoe says all about how the Jazz landed two new stars. → Read More
Brad Rock: Adding Bogdanovic will add All-Stars in Utah after one of the team's best offseasons ever
"Bogey" brings a 3-point game the Jazz have long been lacking. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert will thank him. → Read More
Brad Rock: Rudy Gobert has it figured out; go tell it to your kid
After a second Defensive Player of the Year Award, don't expect the Jazz big man to change. That's a good thing. A very good thing. → Read More
Rock On: BYU basketball coach — who do you love?
Also, exactly how much can the Jazz draftees be expected to move the meter? → Read More
Brad Rock: Utah Jazz can't afford to let likability and character alone decide which players to keep
Ricky Rubio, Jae Crowder and Kyle Korver connected strongly with the fan base. So will Mike Conley — and he's bringing 20 points a game with him. → Read More
Brad Rock: Mike Conley trade shows Jazz have some steel beneath those smiles
The window of opportunity is only open briefly and the Jazz know it. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell won't necessarily be in Utah forever. → Read More
Brad Rock: Mike Conley trade shows Utah Jazz have some steel beneath those smiles
The window of opportunity is only open briefly and the Jazz know it. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell won't necessarily be in Utah forever. → Read More
Brad Rock: Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo in Utah Jazz uniforms? Yeah, it could have happened
It's not science, it's hoops, and sometimes nutty things happen — or don't — in the NBA draft. → Read More
Former Utah Jazz trainer Don 'Sparky' Sparks passes away
A long career carried him with the Jazz from oblivion to prominence before his 1994 retirement. → Read More