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Mr. Entertainment: BYU's 'Jonny Rugby' embraces his 'puntership' role

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PROVO — BYU’s football program — and life in general — always seems to be more entertaining with Jonny Rugby around.

Cougar punter Jonny Linehan, a New Zealand native who has led BYU to three consecutive national championships in rugby, is in his first season playing football. His exploits in that sport earned him the "Jonny Rugby" nickname.

With his distinctive accent, clever phrasing, perpetually upbeat personality, unflagging support of teammates and talented leg, he’s carved quite a niche for himself on the football team.