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Tight end Matt Bushman runs ahead of offensive lineman Thomas Shoaf during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Linebacker Butch Pau'u leaps over quarterback Tanner Mangum after Mangum fumbled but recovered the ball during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Quarterback Tanner Mangum hands off the ball during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Defensive backs Hiva Lee and Tanner Jacobsen tackle running back Ula Tolutau during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Quarterback Tanner Mangum huddles with the offense during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Wide receiver Spencer Romney is tackled by defensive back Sawyer Powell during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake watches the acrtion during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Quarterback Beau Hoge runs the ball during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Linebacker Sia'anga Moala breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Grant Jones during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Quarterback Tanner Mangum passes during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Running back KJ Hall runs with the ball during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Running back Kavika Fonua is brought down by linebacker Sia'anga Moala during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Kicker Rhett Almond kicks a field goal during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake watches the action during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Fans watch under cover of ponchos and umbrellas during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Quarterback Beau Hoge lines up a pass during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Quarterback Koy Detmer Jr. drops back to pass during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Wide receiver Neil Pau'u is tackled by linebacker Garrett England during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Wide receiver Micah Simon runs with the ball during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Quarterback Francis Bernard hands the ball off to running back Squally Canada during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Tight end Joe Tukuafu snags a pass during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Linebacker Riggs Powell lays on the field after a hard hit during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Running back Kavika Fonua falls in for a touchdown during the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Players and coaches huddle at the end of the BYU football spring practice and scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Brandon Judd
By Brandon Judd
Brandon covers sports for the Deseret News, with an emphasis on the University of Utah and the NFL.

PROVO — The Cougars were met with wet conditions during their spring scrimmage on Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium, leading to a sometimes sloppy effort in front of the BYU fans on hand.

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A couple of young players — one on each side of the ball — shared the spotlight on the day. Freshman tight end Matt Bushman had six catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns combined in skellie and team drills, while freshman linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi had a pair of interceptions off of starting quarterback Tanner Mangum.

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