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As the Aggies gear up for the competition in the Western Athletics Conference, a new football coach takes charge. Brent Guy, formerly of Arizona State, replaces Mick Dennehy, who was let go after five losing seasons. Athletics officials have high hopes for Guy. He finished his four years as defensive coach for Arizona State with the Sun Devil's second bowl appearance in three years. They beat Purdue at the Sun Bowl. Guy's three seasons as defensive coordinator at Boise State helped produce two-time league championship and Humanitarian Bowl winners. He has also coached the linebackers of his alma mater, Oklahoma State, twice since graduating in 1983 with a degree in hotel and restaurant administration. This is Guy's second stint at Utah State. From 1992-94 he was the linebackers coach for Charlie Weatherbie - seasons capped by a Big West Conference Championship and the only bowl victory in school history, the 1993 Las Vegas Bowl against Ball State. "I'm looking forward to the opportunity to coach at Utah State at this time," says Guy, "because there is a lot of excitement as we enter the Western Athletic Conference and build a better athletic complex. These changes will help us become a competitive team and a consistent winner, which is what we have to learn to be." Mike Strauss, media relations director for Utah State athletics, describes Guy as a dynamic leader and a disciplinarian who treats his players with respect. "He will demand things and instill the will to win. They want that. They need to be led. Every minute in practice will be accounted for. They won't be missing classes or study hall. They will be held accountable for everything they do." "No one's expectations will be higher than the coach's," says Guy. Community service is mandatory for players. And the coach intends to be just as visible, urging students and Cache Valley fans to support their team. "It really makes a difference when the stadium is packed with cheering fans," says Guy. His first week at Utah State, Guy hit the road, recruiting players in preparation for the impending move to the WAC. Says Strauss, "He grew up and played football in Texas. Football is his life. He lives and breathes football." -Jane Koerner
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