So glad to get this young man to BYU. Enjoyed the interview. McKay, if you read this- enjoy your mission! It will be the best, but probably the hardest two years of your life- but it will make you a better person if you commit 100% to it; which from your interview, I have little doubt that you will. Then Cougar Nation will look forward to seeing you on the gridiron in BYU Blue! As a side note- one of my roommates at BYU back in 1991-1992 played starting defensive tackle for the Cougars, (RIP Bud Orr), but the one thing he told me is that he wanted to serve a mission, but instead he became a father to a beautiful baby girl, and that was his greatest accomplishment and legacy. May God bless you with peace & safety.
It's not the hardest 2 years🥸The hardest thing is being turned away when you want to serve...I was honorably released from serving because at the time the church had raised the restrictions to the point where anyone that took medications was given a release🤓 I heard that the church has made the restrictions less strict now but it was such a painful thing and it is something that you NEVER recover from
_"As announcement day got closer, I couldn’t get BYU of my mind and felt a peace as I imagined myself committing there."_ Nice to hear him give credit to God for coming to his sense of certainty.
Putting God first and letting the spirit guide, what better culture would you want for your kids to join and develop in? It’s young men like this that make me a proud BYU fan. Praise be to God and our savior Jesus Christ, in whom I’m forever grateful.
I forgot to mention, he's also proud to serve the Lord, SELFLESSLY serving a Church mission!!! How outstanding is that?!?!? For those unfamiliar with the process, young men and women can choose to serve a Church mission on their OWN DIME, UNPAID anywhere in the world Heavenly Father deems right for them. This says almost everything you need to know about McKay's character. So proud of this kid!!!
I would hope McKay includes some sprints (100/200yd/m) with the throws in track. My little brother was good in football AND baseball but gave up his baseball in the spring to run track. His speed picked up amazingly and it really made him the star he was in both high school and college. Maybe he can sprint house to house while tracting on his mission! ;)
It's funny you guys brought up Lucas Stailey. That's exactly who Madison reminds me of. Just looking at him. We got a heck of a back coming to Provo guys!!!
Who was the guy from Utah State that played RB/LB two-way and basically beat the Y single-handed? About ten years ago. Total stud. It’d be interesting to see if McKay can do it too! So glad to have him!!
@@samuelrussell5760 Agreed. Hunter had half their receiving yards and a touchdown, and was as solid as anyone on Colorado's defense. (Which isn't a high bar.)
So speaking of Stanford,is he related at all to Mark Madsen who played basketball there? I was just wondering out of curiosity. I would assume that he will play running back,did I read into that right? College football needs more young men like this who give credit to God first and prioritize the things that are important. He will learn a lot in 2 years and come back a changed person,I know that I did,and I am also no longer as shy as I used to be. I am willing to admit that BYU might be one of maybe 4 or 5 teams in 2025 that could compete for a conference title but we will see.
In this world of "me FIRST", entitled, diva-like star athletes and their SELFISHNESS, it's not only refreshing, but astounding and gratifying to actually hear a kid unashamedly profess his faith and state that he's following the Holy Ghost after PRAYER to Heavenly Father!!! This one got me choked up. I commend McKay and his parents for raising a Christ-like, humble Child of God!!! Our world would be so much better if half the kids had McKay's humility. Awesome gain, Cougs!!!
I don't believe so hunter was great but this kid has the same potential. Maybe not a 2 way player but honestly I believe he was overrated on that aspect
@marksuwanneeronniefelt1230 and why is that they should have been in college football playoffs look what Arizona St did and BYU should have beat bad no call by refs. And going to be even better next year also basketball oh boy top 5 team easily we got 2 of the top 5 and number 1 AJ on our team I smell championship in both
Congrats BYU and McKay! Nice to hear a young person not ashamed of his faith and its part in his life.
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Madsen is a fantastic pickup for BYU. Hope he plays RB. Can’t wait to see him in the field. But first things first - a mission for the Lord.
Sounds like a great young man thank you for interviewing him.
So glad to get this young man to BYU. Enjoyed the interview. McKay, if you read this- enjoy your mission! It will be the best, but probably the hardest two years of your life- but it will make you a better person if you commit 100% to it; which from your interview, I have little doubt that you will. Then Cougar Nation will look forward to seeing you on the gridiron in BYU Blue!
As a side note- one of my roommates at BYU back in 1991-1992 played starting defensive tackle for the Cougars, (RIP Bud Orr), but the one thing he told me is that he wanted to serve a mission, but instead he became a father to a beautiful baby girl, and that was his greatest accomplishment and legacy. May God bless you with peace & safety.
It's not the hardest 2 years🥸The hardest thing is being turned away when you want to serve...I was honorably released from serving because at the time the church had raised the restrictions to the point where anyone that took medications was given a release🤓 I heard that the church has made the restrictions less strict now but it was such a painful thing and it is something that you NEVER recover from
McKay's Dad played Free Safety for Stanford in the mid-90s, kind of surprised Stanford wasn't a player for him. Glad he committed to BYU.
He’s going to be the face of BYU in a few years! Excited to have him on the team 🙏🏾
What a great young man. He will be successful no matter what he does in life.
Good luck with your mission God bless you, looking forward to 2027 when you get back to BYU football 🏉
_"As announcement day got closer, I couldn’t get BYU of my mind and felt a peace as I imagined myself committing there."_
Nice to hear him give credit to God for coming to his sense of certainty.
So happy to cheer for a good guy. I'm excited to watch him play. Go Cougs!
Definitely feel a major momentum shift in college football, similar to the eighties. Go BYU!
He liked my tweet from his announcement. He's my new favorite player now.
Same!
I admire you for putting God first. ❤❤🎉🎉🎉. You will be truly ❤️ blessed. I look forward to seeing you play in 2027.
What a young man 💪💙
What a stud! Welcome brother.
BYU is the future of sports in Utah sorry utes
I love this guy!
Putting God first and letting the spirit guide, what better culture would you want for your kids to join and develop in? It’s young men like this that make me a proud BYU fan. Praise be to God and our savior Jesus Christ, in whom I’m forever grateful.
I forgot to mention, he's also proud to serve the Lord, SELFLESSLY serving a Church mission!!! How outstanding is that?!?!? For those unfamiliar with the process, young men and women can choose to serve a Church mission on their OWN DIME, UNPAID anywhere in the world Heavenly Father deems right for them. This says almost everything you need to know about McKay's character. So proud of this kid!!!
What a respectful young man!
Wonder if the chant still having lingering affects?
I would hope McKay includes some sprints (100/200yd/m) with the throws in track. My little brother was good in football AND baseball but gave up his baseball in the spring to run track. His speed picked up amazingly and it really made him the star he was in both high school and college. Maybe he can sprint house to house while tracting on his mission! ;)
It's funny you guys brought up Lucas Stailey. That's exactly who Madison reminds me of. Just looking at him. We got a heck of a back coming to Provo guys!!!
Who was the guy from Utah State that played RB/LB two-way and basically beat the Y single-handed? About ten years ago. Total stud. It’d be interesting to see if McKay can do it too! So glad to have him!!
Nick Vigil
@ ah, that’s right! Played at Fremont High. Looks like he’s still in the NFL… ashamed I didn’t remember/know that!
I see BYU winning a National Championship in the following years
Seems like a really cool kid with his head on straight. Huge pick up!
This dudes gonna play for BYU and be in the Olympics for shot put!
Nice!
Based on what Travis Hunter looked like AGAINST BYU, I’m not sure we want our own version lol
In fairness, Hunter was about the only thing that looked good for CU in that game. Its just CU couldn’t stop the run or protect the QB.
Hunter sure went well after he got two or three steps clear!
@@samuelrussell5760 he certainly looked a lot better on offense than he did on defense
@@samuelrussell5760 Agreed. Hunter had half their receiving yards and a touchdown, and was as solid as anyone on Colorado's defense. (Which isn't a high bar.)
Great kid!!
So speaking of Stanford,is he related at all to Mark Madsen who played basketball there? I was just wondering out of curiosity. I would assume that he will play running back,did I read into that right? College football needs more young men like this who give credit to God first and prioritize the things that are important. He will learn a lot in 2 years and come back a changed person,I know that I did,and I am also no longer as shy as I used to be. I am willing to admit that BYU might be one of maybe 4 or 5 teams in 2025 that could compete for a conference title but we will see.
He sounds a lot like Taysom Hill when he was in high school.
Whoops should have kept listening haha
In this world of "me FIRST", entitled, diva-like star athletes and their SELFISHNESS, it's not only refreshing, but astounding and gratifying to actually hear a kid unashamedly profess his faith and state that he's following the Holy Ghost after PRAYER to Heavenly Father!!!
This one got me choked up. I commend McKay and his parents for raising a Christ-like, humble Child of God!!! Our world would be so much better if half the kids had McKay's humility. Awesome gain, Cougs!!!
I hope he doesn't change his mind after two years on a mission 😁. BYU needs to stay strong to remain attractive to top recruits.
Travis Hunter comparison is a bit delusional
I don't believe so hunter was great but this kid has the same potential. Maybe not a 2 way player but honestly I believe he was overrated on that aspect
Perhaps- but fan is short for “fanatic”- and we all have to be a little delusional to be a BYU fan 😂
@marksuwanneeronniefelt1230 and why is that they should have been in college football playoffs look what Arizona St did and BYU should have beat bad no call by refs. And going to be even better next year also basketball oh boy top 5 team easily we got 2 of the top 5 and number 1 AJ on our team I smell championship in both
He will be 2 years older and BYU and Utah often field older players which seems a bit unfair. He will be older than most of the players around him.
Two years of having zero physical activity.
Both sides of the ball? Silly question
Locked-on always steals away attention from their customers to themselves ...they suck
Why do we call people studs? A stud is built to procreate
Or to frame walls…..
Everyone is built to procreate.