From Barry Sanders to BYU: The Journee Tonga Story | Inside the Y

<p>Journee Tonga always wanted to play for BYU. But with a crowded running back room and no guarantee of a roster spot, his journey to becoming a Cougar came down to one unforgettable phone call.In the premiere episode of Inside the Y, BYU running back Journee Tonga joins host Canon Deere to share his journey from Los Angeles to Provo, his first experiences playing in front of Cougar Nation, and what he&#39;s learned from fellow running back LJ Martin.Tonga takes us behind the scenes of his recruitment, reveals how watching Barry Sanders inspired his love for football, and shares what went through his mind when Coach Harvey called with the opportunity to join BYU.He also opens up about his first BYU touchdown, the brotherhood inside the running back room, the part of his game fans haven&#39;t seen yet, and why winning a championship means more to him than individual accomplishments.Plus, find out why Tonga loves playing on the road, who he considers the funniest player in BYU&#39;s running back room, and why he believes he&#39;s the best pickleball player on the team.Subscribe to Center Street Media for more exclusive BYU player interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and episodes of Inside the Y.Presented by SLING TV: https://www.sling.com/</p>