BYU Announces Hans Olsen as Radio Analyst for BYU Football Games
On Thursday, BYU named former BYU and NFL lineman Hans Olsen as the new radio analyst for BYU football games. Olsen replaces former Cougar quarterback Riley Nelson in the analyst role who stepped down from the position in January. Nelson spent the last four seasons in the booth with Voice of the Cougars Greg Wrubell.
After playing for BYU from 1996-2000, Olsen spent seven years playing football professionally. Olsen became a radio broadcaster in Utah after his retirement, and he is about the enter his 17th year as a radio broadcaster. Today, Hans is a co-host of a daily Sports radio show on 1280 The Zone. He has also been a radio broadcaster for a few college football bowl games over the last five years.
In the official BYU press release, Voice of the Cougars Greg Wrubell said, "“I’m elated to have Hans Olsen join our broadcast team, and I’m eager to work with him as a commentary partner. I have known Hans since his BYU playing days, and I’ve always enjoyed being around him. I know our listeners in Cougar Nation will appreciate Hans’ expertise, wit and engaging personality. He is an excellent broadcaster with a passion for BYU football, and I’m sure our audience will value his insights and energetic delivery. I can’t wait to experience the Big 12 football era with him in the booth.”
Olsen was quoted in the release saying, “I’ve always loved what my Uncle Merlin did in the booth, and I had a dream to see what it was like. I’m grateful to Brian Estridge and Bowl Season Radio for giving me the chance to pursue that dream, and I’m beyond thrilled to now work with Greg, Mitch and Jason to bring my passion for the game to the BYU fans I played for years ago.”
The BYU football program has not announced a replacement for Riley Nelson.
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