Scott Neilson
Center 50
Ht/Wt
6'
3"
|
225 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Salt Lake City, 
Utah
Roster Years
1977-1979


Personal

Parents are John (contractor) and Janice Neilson ... two brothers played college basketball ... served a mission to Australia ... married Michelle Clark, spring of 1977 .. majoring in financial and estate planning. 

Before BYU

HIgh School - Was first-team all-region and all-state for Olympus High ... a  state wrestling champion at 185-pounds ... coached by Wayne Statin (BYU).

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year

Sophmore Year 1977

Started first four games after returning from his mission. 

Junior Year 1978

Responsible for man handling CSU's All-American Mike Bell on the defensive line ... started every game ... was coach's choice for player-of-the-game against Utah State and Wyoming on the offensive line ... good lateral quickness. 

Senior Year 1979

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year