Mike O'Neil
Linebacker 35
Ht/Wt
6'
1"
|
212 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Hacienda Heights, 
California
Roster Years
1978-1982


Personal

Parents are Bill and Sandy...married Julie Thinnes...recruited actively by Washington State, Utah State, San Jose State, Long Beach State and Northern Arizona...majoring in sports medicine.

Before BYU

A member of the CIF 4-A champions at Los Altos High...was all-league linebacker...all-league outfielder in baseball...coached by Dwayne Despain (Pepperdine).

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1978

Started on the jayvee.

Sophmore Year 1980

Backed up All-WAC Glen Redd.

Junior Year 1981

Shared starting varsity action with Todd Shell...had two interceptions during the regular season and intercepted a pass for an 18-yard return against Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.

Senior Year 1982

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 1979

Redshirted.

Medical Redshirt Year 1979

Redshirted.