PROVO — BYU's media day on Friday wasn't without its bad news, with at least a couple of notable players not listed on the released 2018 season football roster.
Absent from the list were running back Ula Tolutau, who was suspended last season following a charge of marijuana possession, and Joe Tukuafu, who sat out last season after transferring from Utah State. Both are products of East High School.
BYU coach Kalani Sitake was asked about both players and wouldn't provide specifics on either player.
Cougar offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes said, "They're not with us right now.