John Neal
Defensive Back 47
Ht/Wt
5'
10"
|
195 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Mountian View, 
California
Roster Years
1977-1979


Personal

Married Jan Hill ... parents are John (detective) and Peggy Neal ... brothers used him as a tackling dummy ... majoring in physical education. 

Before BYU

High School - Was an all-league performer several times while at Los Altos High .. MVP in Santa Clara Valley his junior and senior years .. still holds the valley scoring title with 144 points, 22 TD's, and six PAT's ... a tailback coached by Tom Burt (Santa Barbara).

Other College - Attended Foothill College in Los altos ... was all-conference and MVP. 

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year

Sophmore Year 1977

116 defensive points ... led team in kickoff returns with 23.1 average ... had a 72-yard kickoff return against Oregon State .. played backup safety role, but started two games .. candidate for starting position and post-season honors.

Junior Year

Senior Year 1979

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 1978

Medical Redshirt Year 1978