‘Mormon Land’: Utah star Britain Covey talks about football, his faith, his family and his future
LDS athlete explains why he chose the U. over BYU, his close relationship with coach Kyle Whittingham, how his mission helps him on the field and off, his Rose Bowl experience, and his last collegiate touchdown, darting to where his family was sitting.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey (18) runs a kick return for a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.