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Tim Capurso

Breaking Down BYU Star Richie Saunders's Family Connection to Tater Tots

Saunders reacts during a game. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

After BYU's first-round victory over VCU in the NCAA Tournament earlier in March, Cougars players in the postgame locker room started up a tater tots chant, which was directed at the program's best player, Richie Saunders. Why? Were they imploring Saunders, who had scored a team-high 16 points in the win, to enjoy a victory meal that included the popular side dish?

As it turns out, Saunders is uniquely related to the tater tot.

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