One of head coach Kalani Sitake's former teammates at BYU is the Cougars' brand-new football game analyst for radio broadcasts on the Nu Skin BYU Sports Network.
“When he called, it was just this feeling of humility, gratitude, that I would be considered for something like this. I had to fight back tears several times.” — Hans Olsen
The school announced Thursday that previous BYU and also NFL offending and also defensive lineman Hans Olsen will change former quarterback Riley Nelson, that stepped down after the 2022 season. Olsen is the nephew of Pro Football Hall of Popularity conscript as well as fabulous previous Utah State defensive lineman Merlin Olsen.
Olsen will certainly join longtime BYU play-by-play voice Greg Wrubell in the cubicle.
"I'm thrilled to have Hans join our BYU radio broadcast team," Sitake claimed in an institution news release. "He is a former gamer and also colleague of mine below at BYU, who played both protective and offending line in the NFL-- something very few people have done. I understand he has a fantastic viewpoint and understanding of the game that Cougar Nation will appreciate listening to alongside Greg Wrubell in the cubicle for our video games."
Former BYU receiver Mitchell Juergens will certainly return for his sixth season as a sideline reporter, while Jason Guard will certainly stay the workshop host. Wrubell is entering his 23rd period as the play-by-play male, having replaced the legendary Paul James.
"I'm elated to have Hans Olsen join our broadcast group, and I'm eager to work with him as a commentary partner," Wrubell said in the brand-new launch. "I have recognized Hans because his BYU having fun days, and also I've always enjoyed being around him. I understand our audiences in Cougar Nation will value Hans' knowledge, wit and engaging individuality. He is an outstanding broadcaster with an enthusiasm for BYU football, as well as I make sure our audience will certainly value his understandings and energetic shipment. I can't wait to experience the Large 12 football age with him in the cubicle."
Olsen played for BYU from 1996-2000 prior to a seven-year pro career. He has been a radio broadcaster in Utah the past 17 years, including 5 years as a national football game expert.
The local of Weiser, Idaho, has organized a day-to-day sports radio show in Utah because 2006 and been an expert for Bowl Season Radio's national coverage of games since 2018.
Showing up on BYUtv's "BYU Sports Country" Thursday morning, Olsen called the possibility "incredibly humbling, extremely humbling."
He said when Wrubell connected to assess his interest, he was bewildered with the idea of doing well greats such as Nelson as well as Marc Lyons.
"When he called, it was simply this feeling of humility, gratitude, that I would be thought about for something similar to this," he claimed. "I had to resist tears numerous times."
Olsen called the 2018 Famous Idaho Potato bowl matching BYU as well as Western Michigan. He was additionally on the headsets for the 2021 Freedom Bowl matching BYU and UAB.
He was a state champion wrestler as well as all-state football player at Weiser High in Idaho prior to going to BYU. He presently co-hosts a sports radio show on KSL Sports Zone 97.5 FM with Utah State play-by-play voice Scott Garrard as well as will certainly continue to host that reveal, he stated.