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Dec 16, 12:33am

A new era begins

TNT

Dec 17, 11:57pm

Haven’t been following portal recruiting, is it as bad as Toll is claiming?

byukarl

Dec 17, 11:55pm

RE: Haven’t been following portal recruiting, is it as bad as Toll is

TNT

Dec 17, 11:56pm

No. BYU doesn't have a lot of scholarships and starting spots available. DLine

spidercoug

12:00am

I you want reliable analysis, Toll is the wrong person to listen to

Indy Coug

12:13am

Yeah but what if I want to be entertained

Soren Tversky

1:18am

Still no.

royal_blue

1:36am

I can’t claim to be an expert. I can comfortably say a few things:

gwalker

2:16am

Is Kill Bill really that great?

TNT

Dec 17, 11:47pm

Yes

shimmy

Dec 17, 11:47pm

Isn't it super violent though?

TNT

Dec 17, 11:55pm

Your point being?

Indy Coug

Dec 17, 11:56pm

You liked Heat, right?

shimmy

12:07am

It was good. But not as iconic as CB indicated. ITO

TNT

12:12am

RE: Is Kill Bill really that great?

Indy Coug

Dec 17, 11:48pm

A great sushi roll at Hamachi in Lehi

grosven

Dec 17, 11:50pm

No. QT has one good film. Inglorious Basterds.

RalphWiggam

12:01am

Gotcha. Thank you. Will pass on

TNT

12:03am

RE: Gotcha. Thank you. Will pass on

RalphWiggam

12:12am

You didn’t even like Django?

shimmy

12:07am

RE: You didn’t even like Django?

RalphWiggam

12:11am

Reservoir dogs was pretty good

ShinobiCoug

12:37am

Hateful Eight was pretty good. As is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. IOW, you,

oxcoug

2:42am

Which one? I think both are entertaining but not QT's best and

GSwarriorcoug

12:12am

TNT - Have you seen Pulp Fiction?

GSwarriorcoug

12:15am

No sir

TNT

12:17am

Start off with that. It is an absolute classic. If you don't like it

GSwarriorcoug

12:29am

Inglorious Basterds was really good

TNT

1:05am

That opening scene. And the bar scene. Holy smokes

TNT

1:05am

Both of those scenes are great. As is this

GSwarriorcoug

1:47am

My top 3 QT movies are Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Basterds, and Jackie Brown

CouginCottonwood

3:01am

Most overrated movie in the history of movies.

yorksama

12:32am

It isn't for everyone. But I think it is great.

GSwarriorcoug

12:49am

And KB 2

Shore10

3:14am

2 quick questions for confirmation

gmoney7 All-American

Dec 17, 11:34pm

Yes/yes/45%

Yes

Dec 17, 11:59pm

Boardname checks out.

puntersarepeople

12:02am

Yes Marion has 2 yrs. No idea— maybe? And 60% chance. Maybe.

Soupie

12:00am

Yes/yes/95%

Garn

12:22am

RE: 2 quick questions for confirmation

yahtzee

12:56am

Not following recruiting at all. So are the yewts gonna out-recruit us again??

SinkingQuffa

Dec 17, 11:33pm

By what standard exactly?

puntersarepeople

Dec 17, 11:39pm

We SHOULD be offering starter spots at OL, DL, & CB — to the best talent we can

SinkingQuffa

Dec 17, 11:48pm

I believe we have been. Just offered a DT today

puntersarepeople

Dec 17, 11:57pm

Jimmer this for Jake

YOHONOMOTO

Dec 17, 11:26pm

Jeanty will be hard to beat

TunaNoCrust

Dec 17, 11:34pm

Not really a fair fight

PortlandCoug

Dec 17, 11:40pm

I didn’t even know the nba cup was tonight

ballen

Dec 17, 11:16pm

I don’t even know what the nba cup is

Loafer

12:29am

PFF rated Jeanty at 95.8 the highest Heisman rating in the PFF era...Hunter at

coot20

Dec 17, 11:14pm

Yeah, Jeanty was robbed. You knew it was gonna happen though

Jericho

Dec 17, 11:16pm

Now produce the list of PFF players who played two ways and PFF rated 80 or

tkh9

Dec 17, 11:17pm

So he had 2x the opportunity to be better and still wasn't

ochobeeguy

Dec 17, 11:36pm

Well actual decision makers have Hunter going higher than jeanty

BYU '80

Dec 17, 11:24pm

Heisman is a college award not NFL

ochobeeguy

Dec 17, 11:38pm

Is it really? Well when the original post talks about pff as a key heisman point

BYU '80

12:07am

Where do those rank for each position?

cougaman

Dec 17, 11:36pm

Answer, top 3 cb and top 5 WR. Comparing different positions grades is not

cougaman

Dec 17, 11:41pm

He would have won it in a large number of other seasons, but he isn’t clearly a better choice than Hunter

Indy Coug

Dec 17, 11:50pm

Competition matters.

Methusaleh22

12:08am

Jake Dickert rumored to be the front runner for the Wake Forest job

Conan Best Poster on CB -JD Power

Dec 17, 11:00pm

Who’s this guy

palangi

Dec 17, 11:13pm

It’s Jake, man, C’mon.

Crowd Factor

Dec 17, 11:15pm

It has been about a year since I smoked a pork butt. Dinner is at 6 tomorrow

Garn

Dec 17, 10:57pm

Right now.

Ted Lasso

Dec 17, 10:58pm

I plan on crutching it

Garn

Dec 17, 11:09pm

You can probably start a but later, but you are in for a very early morning

Bluedarts

Dec 17, 11:18pm

I usually start it about 24 hours before I plan on eating it.

Delicate Genius

Dec 17, 11:05pm

Forget time. It's all about internal temp. You can usually start early morning

OldFogey

Dec 17, 11:20pm

I was planning on 5 am. I think that is what I have done in the past. My Sunday

Garn

Dec 17, 11:30pm

Can you say that word on CB?

TNT

Dec 17, 11:50pm

RE: It has been about a year since I smoked a pork butt. Dinner is at 6 tomorrow

Soupie

12:09am

ESPN pimping Giannis’ triple-double in the Cup championship game. The other

CougGolf

Dec 17, 10:53pm

If the big12 wants respect , they have to win more OOC games. Losing to

idcougarfan

Dec 17, 10:49pm

Meh a 6-6 West Virginia team Losing a close game to a 10 win Memphis team

cougarfann888

Dec 17, 10:50pm

Also interm coach No meaning for WVU

Blue Heart

Dec 17, 11:05pm

Can we try the reverse of this?

tkh9

Dec 17, 11:14pm

The only games that will matter are regular season games and playoff games

Crowd Factor

Dec 17, 11:18pm

it doesn’t matter outside of the playoffs. even the regular season doesn’t

FieroCoug

1:04am

Roberts et al if Undrafted Free Agent will get $800k, 3 yr deal. Is NIL more?

SwanSong

Dec 17, 10:45pm

Udfa don’t get 800K 3 year deals. They get signing bonuses up to maybe 50K. Some

cougaman

Dec 17, 10:47pm

Undrafted free agent contracts aren't guaranteed you don't make the final roster

cougarfann888

Dec 17, 10:48pm

They don’t get much. You’re lucky to make the practice squad and get 50k

slccoug

Dec 17, 11:03pm

Practice squad guys are closer to 50k a month

Durden

Dec 17, 11:09pm

Practice squad salaries roughly $12K per week for rookies. Believe that’s just for the season? Link

Soupie

Dec 17, 11:24pm

Pretty sure he's coming back

B Blue

1:46am

That WVU QB deserves to lose. 5th year senior in your last game and you’re going

babycarrot

Dec 17, 10:43pm

He thought he'd get a targeting sliding at the last minute like he did against

puntersarepeople

Dec 17, 11:00pm

WVU screwed by the slide rule 2 times in the last 3 plays…

cougaman

Dec 17, 10:43pm

What? They screwed themselves.

Incentivize

Dec 17, 10:54pm

You can't get screwed when you've known the rule for many years. It's posted;

RebelScum

12:20am

That’s so dumb

TripleB

Dec 17, 10:43pm

Stupid rule.

Phreddy

Dec 17, 10:42pm

Especially to overturn it. You have to indisputable evidence of someone's intent

cougarfann888

Dec 17, 10:43pm

He was very clearly sliding

BenTheBoss

Dec 17, 10:43pm

But is sliding always giving yourself up? Are you down when you start the slide?

cougarfann888

Dec 17, 10:44pm

Yes always a feet first slide you are down when you start to slide.

RGGeemer

Dec 17, 10:45pm

Yeah that’s the rule

BenTheBoss

Dec 17, 10:45pm

It's pretty obvious he was sliding feet first. Down by rule.

RGGeemer

Dec 17, 10:45pm

watch the replay, he was sliding, but sideways, and only because he was about to

HouseDeeking

Dec 17, 10:47pm

He was going down like he should have done 5 seconds prior. He was down.

RGGeemer

Dec 17, 10:47pm

Sliding to avoid getting wrecked by another player? Yeah, that’s kinda

bluesloth

Dec 17, 11:22pm

Wait, sliding is down before you are actually down? That is a stupid rule…

cougaman

Dec 17, 10:42pm

That’s how it’s always been… down when you start the slide

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:43pm

Yes. Which is why you can't hit a sliding player.

RGGeemer

Dec 17, 10:43pm

Honestly never heard it applied to anyone but a QB.

Soupie

Dec 17, 10:43pm

Because players don't slide usually.

RGGeemer

Dec 17, 10:44pm

The rule is to protect players. If you are going to provide a way for

bluesloth

Dec 17, 11:15pm

I just don’t like the fumble part of the rule

cougaman

Dec 17, 11:32pm

INCREDIBLE effort by WVU - robbed by refs

Bigcouggy2

Dec 17, 10:42pm

Robbed? WV threw a pick. 🤷‍♂️

IronPotato

Dec 17, 10:43pm

Sliding rule is stupid fr

Bigcouggy2

Dec 17, 10:44pm

It is. I don’t even think QB’s should be allowed to slide after the LOS

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:52pm

That's dumb.

BlueVU

Dec 17, 10:42pm

It’s the rules

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:42pm

RE: It’s the rules

BlueVU

Dec 17, 11:00pm

It’s dumb but by rule the right call.

RalphWiggam

Dec 17, 10:42pm

Stupid coaching and stupid players in this game.

Peanut

Dec 17, 10:41pm

Smart coach, smart players…. He slid

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:42pm

WV super lucky to get a chance at the end. QB slides early then throws a pick.

ImRonBurgundy?

Dec 17, 10:43pm

Can't believe Memphis kicked it there. QB makes terrible decisions and WV gets

ImRonBurgundy?

Dec 17, 10:41pm

WVU

Tesla Coug Lord of the Manor

Dec 17, 10:40pm

That’s why you fall down!! Memphis is dumb!! Hope this bites them!

RalphWiggam

Dec 17, 10:40pm

Noooooo! I need the Peterbilt family trophy!

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:42pm

He was sliding but not sure they can review that

BluePostum

Dec 17, 10:42pm

Yeah…probably the right call. Too bad.

RalphWiggam

Dec 17, 10:42pm

Too good!

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:44pm

Qb can't slide in that situation. 1 more yard and clock stops

cougarfann888

Dec 17, 10:40pm

WV, spike the ball after a first down if not out of bounds, don’t try to run a

cougaman

Dec 17, 10:39pm

And don’t be an idiot and slide short of a first down…

cougaman

Dec 17, 10:40pm

WVU has a chance. WOW, what a game.

Ode to Hoy

Dec 17, 10:38pm

WVU's defense is so bad. They scored 37 pts and may still lose by 2 scores.

Benfica1

Dec 17, 10:36pm

Think it’s a bad idea to kick here.

RalphWiggam

Dec 17, 10:37pm

I would no have tried a FG. Punt

BluePostum

Dec 17, 10:38pm

Yeah. Punt first option. Go second option. Field goal - never

RalphWiggam

Dec 17, 10:40pm

This all feels like a dream. Maybe it’s a glitch in the Matrix.

Malcolm Reynolds All-American

Dec 17, 10:33pm

Not sure why you have a S 15 yards back and retreating on that playWV…

cougaman

Dec 17, 10:32pm

Makes you wonder what cologne ad concepts they turned down if that one got made.

Cosmos-beard-card

Dec 17, 10:32pm

Johnny Depp bare chested playing guitar in a desert is one

SwanSong

Dec 17, 10:46pm

SIL works for the state health department, said there’s a big rise in syphilis

the_byu_flash

Dec 17, 10:32pm

That's what happens when UofU and USU both don't make a bowl game.

notaboy

Dec 17, 10:36pm

Imagine Dragons songs are like syphilis.

Zedhead

Dec 17, 10:38pm

The time has come. Declare a War on Pineapples!

Cougar Junkie

Dec 17, 10:38pm

Morality standards are outdated, even according to some CBers. Have fun with

UNLVcougar

Dec 17, 11:19pm

Really crappy luck to have the play clock that close to the 2 min warning

HRCougar

Dec 17, 10:29pm

Poor clock management there. New guy I guess.

RalphWiggam

Dec 17, 10:29pm

Yep. Ton of time ran off. Should have used the TO's

TLCougar

Dec 17, 10:31pm

How did he not catch that?

Soupie Grandma Sycamore

Dec 17, 10:17pm

Seriously. Bummed for the kid.

Big Daddy D

Dec 17, 10:18pm

Oof. That hurts

TLCougar

Dec 17, 10:18pm

Still get the TD but time off the clock is huge.

Soupie

Dec 17, 10:22pm

$2 mill kid hits a shot to tie the game. Hometown hero returns the favor for the

Mostlyaccurate

Dec 17, 10:17pm

RE: $2 mill kid hits a shot to tie the game. Hometown hero returns the favor for

RGGeemer

Dec 17, 10:22pm

Fake screen, brilliant play with a fast receiver. Kellen Marion on 12/28 Arod?

Royal_Minister

Dec 17, 10:14pm

RE: Opponents results

gmoney7 All-American

Dec 17, 10:13pm

The last one makes my heart full!

CougarGuy84

Dec 17, 10:16pm

Please ARod. Draw up that fake screen. It was beautiful. Perfect execution

RalphWiggam

Dec 17, 10:12pm

Hate Memphis, but need them to win for my bowl picks

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:09pm

I picked them too but would still prefer they lose.

ManicBlue

Dec 17, 10:15pm

memphis is trash, why would you ever pick them?

HouseDeeking

Dec 17, 10:25pm

Points

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:25pm

$$$$

Penske Material

Dec 17, 10:28pm

Please beat Memphis, WV. Just saw a dirty play by a Memphis player.

Ted Lasso

Dec 17, 10:09pm

I have wonder why BYU isn’t signing portal players

Archaea

Dec 17, 10:02pm

BYU spends NIL money more on player retention

CougarCanuck76

Dec 17, 10:04pm

Every team spends tons on retention

crablegs

Dec 17, 10:14pm

We haven’t had many transfer out, we have missionaries coming home, and we are working on trimming the roster down.

RootieBoy

Dec 17, 10:14pm

Karate Kid Legends with Jackie Chan and Daniel Larusso. But no Johnny Lawrence

Tonto

Dec 17, 10:01pm

I think this will be the project that Ralph Macchio finally breaks out and has a

DieHarder

Dec 17, 10:05pm

Will this be the one where he finally stops worshipping the myagi-do aura and becomes his own guy?

Bob Vance

Dec 17, 10:07pm

He peaked in The Outsiders.

shimmy

Dec 17, 10:09pm

I think that after Karate Kid Legends he’ll be considered the best actor to come

DieHarder

Dec 17, 10:11pm

WVU is way too talented to be 6-6

Cooouuugs

Dec 17, 9:55pm

Their D looks like they don’t want to be there.

CougGolf

Dec 17, 10:12pm

So if Ryan Smith didn’t pay AJ’s NIL or KY’s salary, that means he’s saving it

Cooouuugs

Dec 17, 9:47pm

Depends

TNT

Dec 17, 9:49pm

On?

Cooouuugs

Dec 17, 9:55pm

RE: Depends

CopperLix

Dec 17, 9:56pm

Can you think of any good soccer related books for a 12 year old?

Buffalo

Dec 17, 9:46pm

RE: Can you think of any good soccer related books for a 12 year old?

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 9:49pm

Booked by Kwame Alexander

Murray

Dec 17, 10:34pm

RE: Can you think of any good soccer related books for a 12 year old?

UNLVcougar

Dec 17, 11:31pm

So is Florida A&M staying in town until they play us Friday?

Kolipoki

Dec 17, 9:46pm

Yes

RGGeemer

Dec 17, 9:48pm

I think I’m going through a mid life crisis. Slightly kidding.

cougarfanatic All-American

Dec 17, 9:44pm

My first impression is that you need to set boundaries. Occasional weekend

Scott_Tenorman

Dec 17, 9:47pm

Do you ever share call with others? When I was in HC admin I shared call with

JamDownSouth

Dec 17, 9:53pm

Sometimes. And yes it does help but people will still call me regardless. Got a call last night at 2am

cougarfanatic

Dec 17, 10:03pm

My sister in law works in healthcare admin

WorfoSAUR

Dec 17, 9:53pm

Wow! That sounds amazing. Good for her!

cougarfanatic

Dec 17, 9:59pm

I feel you, seriously

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 9:54pm

Have you looked into healthcare tech companies or healthcare consulting ?

macdizzle

Dec 17, 9:55pm

I haven’t but I will give it a look. Appreciate it!

cougarfanatic

Dec 17, 10:26pm

Pretty sure all real jobs are 24/7. Probably only a couple calls on Christmas this year though.

shimmy

Dec 17, 9:57pm

Lots of job security in the healthcare industry though?

eysikal

Dec 17, 9:59pm

I feel this and then some. Same situation different industry

finnish_blue

Dec 17, 10:02pm

RE: I feel this and then some. Same situation different industry

cougarfanatic

Dec 17, 10:07pm

Take heart

DavisCoCoug

Dec 17, 10:03pm

True. Good point. It is the price we pay for providing but it just sucks a lot of the time.

cougarfanatic

Dec 17, 10:09pm

No argument. I’m the same age by the way

DavisCoCoug

Dec 17, 10:14pm

Keep doing what you are doing, but also keep looking. I was in this situation for 6 years, but kept looking and

Mobojo

Dec 17, 10:22pm

This.

C-dubb

Dec 17, 10:45pm

It’s tough to find a balance

Peterbilt

Dec 17, 10:12pm

Work for the government

A_blue_car

Dec 17, 10:15pm

I’m in! You hiring?

cougarfanatic

Dec 17, 10:18pm

Seriously, know of any openings

RealSimsShadY

Dec 17, 10:22pm

This is true

dibb03

Dec 17, 10:27pm

Thanks for spelling out one of the best reasons for downsizing govt

Jericho

Dec 17, 10:36pm

I work for a small city with a low income population

A_blue_car

Dec 17, 10:38pm

Point still stands.

Jericho

Dec 17, 10:56pm

If you're in utah just google utah government jobs

A_blue_car

Dec 17, 10:36pm

Was it easy to get time off for that stuff? How about vacations?

RealSimsShadY

Dec 17, 11:52pm

Federal employees get 13 paid days off at hire. 20 days after 3 years.

MarylandFan

12:36am

Yeah, but which one?

notaboy

Dec 17, 10:39pm

DOGE coming for ya

eysikal

Dec 17, 11:50pm

Convert the dislike of your job into motivation to save and invest like demon so

Cougar Junkie

Dec 17, 10:44pm

Similar feelings.

IronPotato

Dec 17, 10:52pm

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