Dave Francis
Defensive Back #8
Ht/Wt
5'
11"
|
185 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Salt Lake City, 
Utah
Roster Years
1977-1980


Personal

Parents are Harvey and Karen...married Lori Thompson...general studies major.

Before BYU

Brighton High's tailback and cornerback...total of ten letters in football, basketball, track and baseball...second in 100-yard dash...all-region and all-state...All-American for Will Hammer Prep and Coaches magazines...coached by Steve Dangerfield (BYU).

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1977

Mainstay of JV defensive backfield...made a one-handed intereption against Air Force...had a 71-yard kickoff return against Dixie College...made a switch from running back to secondary.

Sophmore Year 1978

Played in all of the Cougars' games, mostly as a starter at corner and later handling punt returns...averaged 9.0 yards per punt return...intercepted a pass against Utah and ran it back 20 yards for a TD.

Junior Year 1979

Started until slowed by an ankle injury...had a fumble recovery against Texas A&M...returned seven punts against Weber State ang against UTEP...against UTEP also had a pass interception...was defensive back of the week against UTEP.

Senior Year 1980

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year