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What you may have missed, BYU at Arizona: A moment of silence for Sen. McCain and an emotional Sitake savors win

TUCSON, Arizona — In a fitting tribute, a moment of silence was held for the late United States Sen. John McCain prior to the BYU-Arizona game Saturday night at Arizona Stadium.

McCain died Aug. 25 from brain cancer at age 81. He served as a senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death and was the 2008 Republican presidential nominee.

McCain was laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy on Sunday following a week full of tributes leading up to the memorial service.

Butch dancing

Senior linebacker Butch Pau’u is the vocal leader of the Cougar defense, and on Saturday night, he could be seen yelling instructions and encouragement throughout BYU's season-opening 28-23 win over the Wildcats.