God ‘made me fast’ — Utah’s Britain Covey reflects on a football career as a small, speedy ‘Jesus boy’
From LDS mission field to Pac-12 football field, star receiver discusses his faith, his family, and what motivates him to dodge tacklers: “It’s fear.”
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah wide receiver Britain Covey (18) points to family in the stands after running 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.