He manifested this moment when he wrote in his journal 5 years ago that he would play football at Stanford. I am so proud of his discipline in the classroom and football field. My son is going to Stanford!!! Let’s go!!!
Of the hundreds of thousands that hate the USA, I wonder how many of them have actually lived (2+ years) outside the USA. I guarantee your view on this country would change. I kissed the ground after 2 years away from it.
The LDS Church cuts ties with the Boy Scouts of America.....which comes 22 years too late while I was forced to do a swim test at East Fork of the Bear in 38 degree water. I cursed you that day and today I win. I got the last laugh BSA.
Ute fans mad at me for posting that picture of my son🤦🏻♂️. If anything, and of all days.....I want people to realize that the rivalry is absolutely meaningless and that BYU fans and Utah fans are one of the same. Fanhood should not get in the way humanity.
3 years. I dread this every year. Hayes has been gone longer than he was with me and there is not a day that goes by that I don’t miss him. Hayes loved making people smile, and I hope you all make someone smile in honor of him today.
Honest question- do you think the virus could have been in the US for some time before we first heard but people who were sick just assumed they had the flu and never got diagnosed/tested? When I get the flu I never even go to the Dr. 🤷🏻♂️
Tony Finau- now a top golfer......grows up in Rose Park, Utah where you’re only able to golf 8/12 months out of the year and he’s beating guys that grew up on country clubs and 1 on 1 lessons. Proving we are not a product of circumstance.
Jazz fans- recognize this guy?!! Wyatt (the boy who got Donovan’s shoes last game) is in Hawaii with his family. The
@HayesTough_org
foundation sent him and his family to Hawaii to make some memories.
#takenote
5 years. There’s not a day that goes by that my heart doesn’t hurt for him. I miss him more than I have ever missed him. Fly high buddy. Can’t wait to see you again.
Watching the replay of the Warriors mocking the refs makes me worried for an entire generation of kids who thinks that’s okay to do. The level of immaturity on that team is an embarrassment to the franchise and the entire NBA. Absolutely no excuse.
So inspired by
@iamrodneysmith
that I took my son to mow this guy’s lawn. His name is Delbert and he’s a 21 year Veteran of the Air Force. He also restores classic cars. Really cool experience to share w my son.
Since Kobe retired, I have never gained more respect for an athlete like I did with Kobe. Hated watching him dominate the Jazz after many years. Watching him hit those free throws after tearing his Achilles’ tendon was unlike I’ve seen from any athlete. RIP.
Someone shamed me for posting a pic of my family celebrating the 4th of July. This is what they sent me along with a paragraph on how offensive it was that I love the USA. What in the world?!!! I will never apologize for loving my country!
I discussed mental illness of a teenager and someone replied: “are we that mentally weak....?” And this is what is wrong with our society. Mentall illness is not about being “mentally weak”. This masculinity bullshit is what is wrong w society.
Honestly, proud of Max Hall. The guy has dealt with some serious life issues. He has owned those issues and tried to overcome his struggles. I am a fan for his vulnerability and the example he is setting for people struggling.
#staystrong
Max Hall walked up our aisle and a Ute with a “Max Hall hates me” shirt started flexing. Max stopped and had him come out in the aisle to take a picture. “Post that on your damn Instagram, bro!” 😂
Here’s the picture that ended the curse:
I’m old enough to remember that one time Huntsmam was our Governor and then ditched us to be an Ambassador so he could eventually make a run for President?......
@SpencerJCox
is for the people of Utah.
Just got off the phone with
@TomHolmoe
. Picked up the phone personally to call me. Amazing! Thank you
@BYUfootball
for donating a “BYU football experience” which includes dinner, sideline passes and tickets to a game. Thank you for supporting us!
I really don’t care anymore about my love for the USA. The people that unfollow have legitimately never lived in another country. They have no idea how amazing it is. No clue. People outside the US would kill to be in your shoes and you have no idea.
Got a text from Matt Wells from the bus before their Boise State game. He asked if he could buy 10
Pairs of Hayestough socks to donate them to kids in need. Matt Wells is an incredible coach and a human being.
#Aggies
Just got off the phone with
@RenoMahe
. Planning some big things to unite the fanbases for charity before the Utah/BYU football game in August......in honor Elsie and Hayes. Rivalry competitions for a good cause??! The rivalry is bigger than 🏈. Who’s in?
When I reached out to Alex about sending a jersey to
@HayesTough_org
for auction. He asked if he could do a game worn jersey to get more money. This is the kind of person he is. Best teammate there is.
Seeing Y fans putting Ty Jordan as their profile...laughing about my son wearing a Y shirt. Man, I promise you all that life is much bigger than sports. I can attest to that and it’s unfortunate we need these reminders. Let’s head into 2021 with this mindset
Just in case you feel like you might want to smile and feel good this Sunday, read this letter our family received in the mail this weekend.....
#hayestough
This is pediatric cancer 💔. Alex (shown with his Hayestough bracelet) showed so much support to our family and now his daughter, Sloane, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. We are praying for you Alex and Liz Smith. Sloane will beat this 💚.
I specifically told him that after the BYU football camp that he cannot wear this shirt.
Him: “I’m not leaving the house, so why does it matter”? 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️. He’s lucky Christmas is over.
2 years ago this week, Reno and I were together in the lobby at Primary Children’s hospital after both receiving the news that our kids only had a few more days on earth. Keep that perspective in mind during this rivalry. Life is fragil.
#utes
#cougars
Because of people like
@weddlesbeard
who are a part of Hayestough, we have been able to help so many deserving families pay for expenses as they battle childhood cancer. Proud to call this guy one of my best friends.
#RavensNation
#hayestough
Oregon has their two starting Freshman LBs from the state of Utah. Oklahoma State’s RB is from East. USC’s promising QB is from Utah. I spent my entire college career defending Utah High School football…and suddenly it defends itself.
To all my Mormon friends who have questioned their entire life as to where the 3rd Nephite is.........I present to you Joe Ingles.
#takenote
#mormondoctrine
Woke up to the news and my heart sank for Ty Jordan, his family and his future. Most think of what a career he had ahead of him, but even the life beyond just football. All of it gone. Ute fam will mourn this for a long time 🙏🏻.
As a former Ute and someone who has lost a child my heart aches for this Mom and Dad. —I don’t have much to say that will change the pain, but please know there are random people like me that are praying for you and your family.
Happy for BYU. Happy for
@kalanifsitake
and
@TomHolmoe
. Selfless people who genuinely care about helping others. This past week they have been so great to talk to. Signature win in Madison.
Congrats to all the kids out there signing their scholarship offers. Today is the last day that your star recruiting ranking means anything. I promise nobody in your future locker room cares what star ⭐️ ranking you were. Go earn it.
The Hayestough foundation is extremely grateful to be a part of an amazing community of both Utah and BYU fans. Through an unpaid bet you raised $6,065 in less than 24 hours. Most importantly, 100% of it goes to helping kids/families fight cancer.
#hayestough
While in Arizona for a baseball tournament for our son, my wife surprised a family with a check from Hayestough. In absolute shock and tears in their eyes, the family responded: “we can finally afford a wheelchair”.
#hayestough
My 13 year old son just told my wife that he wants a
@KVN_03
jersey for Christmas. Is he trying to tell me something? Is this a conversion?.......was sending him to the BYU football camp a bad idea?
Players are on 3 year $250,000 contracts, non-guaranteed. No agents. All salaries equal. The league also pays for their living expenses. Contracts also include incentives for community service and fan engagement as well.
#aaf
Please pray🙏🏻 for my neighbors at this time whose infant little boy was just taken off life support after a severe heart condition. I pray to give them any sort of strength during this difficult time.
Happy Easter! I am grateful for Christ and his mission here on earth. That mission that included God watching his own son suffer so that we could all be resurrected. Because of that plan, I will see Hayes again.
#HeHasRisen
Friend in Utah- “do you wanna come over to a meeting after work. There’s an exciting opportunity I never thought I’d be doing and want to tell you about it”
Me-
Meeting is set with Mark Harlan! Excited to talk about incorporating these kids fighting cancer as part of the game day tradition at Utah 🙌🏼. Hayes is opening a lot of doors! Thank you for supporting us!
Favorite Alex Smith memory. When I was playing scout team I came through unscathed on a blitz and got within a foot of Alex as he threw the ball. Dan Mullen: “he’s right arm is worth more than your whole life. Don’t ever come that close again”.
#humbled
Social media can be an amazing place. One BYU fan just donated $2,000 worth of Disneyland tickets for the Hayestough foundation to be used for our auction. Another former BYU player donated $500 yesterday. Lots of amazing people in this world.
The NCAA allows UCLA players to shop lift (essentially getting things for free) without punishment, but you better not eat a meal provided by a booster.
#priorities
Thank you for all those voted in favor of Prop 2. It’s not very often that you can truthfully say your vote changed the quality of life of individuals. I’m proud to be part of a state where the majority share my same belief.
It’s been rough the past week with all this prop 2 talk. I miss Hayes a lot. Sometimes the fight for doing what is right is hard and doesnt seem worth it. But I know there are so many parents/kids out there that need it. And, I feel an obligation to stand up.
Hey
@RepMiaLove
remember that time my wife and flew out to DC to meet with you about additional funding/research for childhood cancer and you ghosted us?......apparently the open door policy must’ve started after that.
I have scrolled through 100’s of posts that I don’t agree with. Literally 100’s of 1000’s. I don’t comment or fuel outrage. I read. I dissect. I try to figure out a different perspective. If I still disagree I typically move on.
Someone arranged with city of Newport Beach to have the swing where I pushed Hayes in just weeks before he passed away. Just when you feel like everyone has lost their souls/hearts......there are people like this in the world. 💚
Fauci has a mask to throw out the 1st pitch but takes it off to sit w friends/relatives. The NBA guards/defends and sweats all over each other, competing but has to be 6’ apart on the bench. This is called virtue signaling. Just FYI.
Lifelong Jazz fan. It’s hard to accept the fact that we may never win a championship. It’s harder to accept losing people like Joe Ingles and Rudy Gobert who genuinely loved this community. I’m some ways, it’s the sole reason I have loved the Jazz.
Trump proses a bill that would increase research and development for childhood cancer. I don’t care which party you belong to.....our kids needs more!
#hayestough
Here’s my true thoughts on the NBA. I love the Jazz. I love the organization and believe they are a top 5 organization on how they manage/coach. But, there is no way they can win a championship with the way the league is made up. Also, I hate the NBA.
Ute fans- What Iowa has done with the children’s hospital is amazing and I wish we could incorporate some of that here or start a tradition of our own. I would love to have a “Hayestough hero” every game day as honorary captain. These kids need recognition.
Hey
@NCAA
you’re an even bigger joke than I thought. Failing to report sexual assault cases, yet you have no problem kicking kids out of school for autographs. Most corrupt organization in all of sports.
Walking around Santa Monica and Delon Wright’s Dad stooped us. “My son went to school there.......played a little basketball when he was there”.
“A little basketball” 😂😂😂
No words. Love this guy like a brother! Almost 2 years to the day that he passed away. This means a lot to our family and our hope to help families like ours and kids like Hayes. Go Ravens!
It will be my honor to represent Hayes and the
@HayesTough_org
this Sunday at ATL. The foundation provides financial support and hope to children with cancer. Hayes legacy will live on!!!
I hated
@weddlesbeard
when I 1st met him. I had just returned home from a mission. I was skinny, out of shape and looking like a 50
Year old CPA. He eyed me, asked “you were Mr. football of the state of Utah?”.....🙄. We are now best friends.
#utes
Our annual tradition of delivering presents to the kids at Primary Children’s! One of the hardest days of the year for me but definitely the most rewarding.
#hayestough