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Former BYU linemen Kanuch, Tanielu sign with Salt Lake City’s Alliance of American Football franchise

Former BYU defensive tackle Handsome Tanielu, left, and offensive guard Tuni Kanuch signed with the Salt Lake City franchise in the Alliance of American Football, the league announced Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

A pair of former BYU players signed with the Salt Lake City franchise in the Alliance of American Football, which is set to kick off its inaugural season in February 2019.

Former Cougar offensive guard Tuni Kanuch and defensive tackle Handsome Tanielu were part of 105 player signings the league announced Friday. The Salt Lake City AAF team will play at Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium and be coached by Dennis Erickson.