"PROVO, Utah -- On the Sunday after BYU's thrilling 24-21 win over rival Utah, a few dozen senior citizens gathered in the courtyard at Jamestown Retirement Community. Two local students and some of their family members put on a concert, with favorites like Brown Eyed Girl, Country Roads and Wagon Wheel played in front of the delighted crowd. Some of those in attendance realized that among the four crooners were BYU teammates Bear and Tiger Bachmeier, who transferred to BYU from Stanford this summer."
"There's a woman who looks up at him and breaks into tears of joy, Don Bachmeier, Bear and Tiger's uncle, said. She said, 'I love God, I love America and I love football.' There's a lot to like at BYU these days, with the team 9-1, No. 11 in the CFP rankings and Bear Bachmeier surging into the national spotlight as perhaps the next great BYU signal caller."
"Bachmeier wearing No. 47 as a quarterback -- a nod to his early days as a tailback and linebacker -- has worked in concert with his endearing quirks that have made him a sublime fit in Provo. From his unique number to his unique name and a mop of hair that flops down over a baby face, Bear has quickly become the face of BYU football."
Bear and Tiger Bachmeier transferred to BYU from Stanford this summer and have integrated quickly into the community. Bear is emerging as BYU's starting quarterback, wearing No. 47 in tribute to early days as a tailback and linebacker. His personality, distinctive name, and floppy hair have made him a fan favorite and a visible face of the program. BYU improved to 9-1 and reached No. 11 in the CFP rankings, with Bachmeier drawing national attention as a potential star signal-caller. Off the field, he and teammates performed for local senior citizens, generating warm reactions from the community.
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