BYU Cougars celebrate with fans in Las Vegas
Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas was taken over by Cougars on Saturday.
Brigham Young University Cougars, that is.
BYU held a fan fest in Las Vegas over the weekend, its first of the spring, which brought thousands of BYU fans in Southern Nevada out to celebrate.
“It’s amazing how many fans always show up to these events BYU puts together across the country,” local BYU fan Nate Gray told the Review-Journal. “There’s a small list of programs that draw as much national support as BYU, but I can’t think of any others that put in time, energy and money into something like this for their fans.
The fan fest had something for BYU fans of all ages including autographs and pictures with student athletes and face-painting for kids.
“We had a great time as a family and were really impressed by all the different elements that catered to fans of all ages.
“(Coaches and fans) interacted with everyone while taking photos and signing autographs for everyone,” Gray said. ” It sure says a lot about the program and that they really care about the fans.”
And of course, BYU quarterback and fan favorite Tanner Mangum was on hand for autographs and pictures.
“Had a blast, Las Vegas, the turnout was awesome,” Mangum said. “Its fun to interact with fans and take pictures, sign autographs, it’s a blast.”
Women’s volleyball, women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics members were also on hand at the park to celebrate with fans.
The Cougars thanked fans again Sunday for showing up.
“Thank You to all the fans who came out to see us at the #BYUFanFest in Las Vegas!! We (heart) Cougar Nation!! #GoCougs.” the official Twitter account of BYU Athletics tweeted Sunday.
And it’s not over yet, BYU fans, there are more Fan Fest’s coming.
Here’s a list of other BYU Fan Fest’s that the Cougars will hold this spring:
May 6: Houston
May 16: Farmington, Utah
June 3: Corona, Calif.
Contact Kira Terry at kterry@reviewjournal.com or 702-477-3880. Follow @kiraterry on Twitter.
