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Dec 16, 12:33am

Ryan Smith giving out 2 free tickets to the UHC game tonight, go to his X page

dahurt45

3:25pm

I know it doesn’t technically fit the definition of a “must win” game, but the

provoprodigy

3:24pm

Anyone have a simple floor plan app or software they've used? Want to illustrate

Tare

3:22pm

Video: track season 🤝 the best time of the year View

[BYU Cougars Video]

3:18pm

Alabama AD today - Dear fans, Give us more money please!

Cougar TD

3:15pm

"drastic changes" = other schools are paying players now as well.

Longseason

3:19pm

Such a poverty program *sad tiniest violin*

NarfUte

3:19pm

RE: Alabama AD today - Dear fans, Give us more money please!

MissouriCoug18

3:21pm

You know you’re in trouble when you have to ask for NIL money via X. They can’t

califcougar

3:25pm

I feel BYU is getting absolutely destroyed in the portal

Big12Yfan

3:14pm

1. We really haven't lost anybody. 2. Be Patient 3. WR is a strength not a hole

spidercoug

3:16pm

4. CB said the same thing last year and look how this year turned out. I guess

spidercoug

3:18pm

Moa, Epps, Wakely and Harper

Big12Yfan

3:19pm

3 guys who sat on the bench this year and would have next year as well. 1 guy

spidercoug

3:20pm

And there's still a chance that Wakley comes back.

dYrtbYkerYder

3:23pm

Surprising we haven’t landed any one sans 1 TE. We need an RB 1 and WR 1 and an entire Dline

Haysom Till

3:20pm

Our WR group is great, especially with the rumors that Chase is coming back. We

spidercoug

3:21pm

Article: How this much-hyped BYU basketball team is shaping up View

[Deseret News]

3:11pm

wasnt getting Dallin Johnson a huge recruiting win last year?

Kolipoki

3:10pm

No

JuicyJam

3:12pm

He was graded an 82, and was the 32nd ranked player in the state of Utah

BYUMizzou

3:13pm

He is a player at a position we are graduating multiple players

Big12Yfan

3:17pm

Transfer portal news today.

BYU '80

2:53pm

Utah is foolish if they didn't pursue Sanders.

Madam Pattirini

3:01pm

Utah passed off missing on Sanders as a sign they're getting the Wazzu RB.

Art Director

3:03pm

Did wazzu even run the ball?

BYU '80

3:05pm

That's the rumor, Wayshawn Parker following his coach Mark Autuaia to Utah.

neboutefan

3:09pm

Lubbock, man. I've been to Lubbock once and cannot imagine the circumstances

oxcoug

3:05pm

Oil money

maYbe

3:09pm

The streets are flooded with oil $$ there

Tare

3:10pm

Zero curb appeal for sure

Recipefordisaster

3:25pm

Upon self reflection and deep thoughts perhaps TNT shouldn't talk about the NBA

TNT

2:47pm

Video: Chase Roberts | BYU Football | Valero Alamo Bowl | December 18, 2024 View

[BYU Cougars Video] BYU Cougars

2:44pm

I am procrastinating so bad on finals studying I looked at a list of all first

BaseCoug

2:42pm

Look. TNT didn't get into BYU and look where he is today

TNT

2:44pm

Who was your favorite?

Wife_Apologist

2:45pm

We always went for Chinese buffet on the first reading day. And then couldn’t study because sick and or sleeping

drdrcoug

2:53pm

I assume you worked in reverse chronological order.

DirtyWater

2:56pm

david stern screwed the NBA for generations. Sorry not sorry

TNT

2:42pm

Not disagreeing but can you pinpoint any specific actions he took that really hurt?

Niiineteeen84

2:43pm

Yes. Gave the players way way too much power

TNT

2:44pm

Shut up about the NBA. Shut up about the NBA.

scootsy

2:44pm

How dare you. How dare you

TNT

2:45pm

Only Seattle and Vegas can save the NBA now

JamieTartt

2:47pm

TNT feels for Sonics fans

TNT

2:47pm

NBA used to be so awesome. That window shut over a decade ago.

jacare

2:50pm

Has Adam Silver been better?

Charles Darwin

2:59pm

No

TNT

3:06pm

<< Deleted >>

greatbam 1% better everyday

2:40pm

The defense from the ‘04 Pistons was a beauty to watch. Makes you wonder…

VirginiaPeanut

2:40pm

Ben Wallace may be second to Rudy as best defender ever

Plato

3:03pm

This defense was great until high % 3-point shooters were omnipresent.

OPINIONS

3:07pm

That defense was built to defend the paint. Wouldn't work today

mudpupper

3:15pm

Oh well. Calhoun to freaking Bama.

Soupie Grandma Sycamore

2:39pm

Utah's new superbowl is transfers not going to BYU.

Longseason

2:47pm

I mean, our only transfer so far is from Utah…

Stopper6700

3:09pm

Wonder if the plea Alabama's AD made today resulted in some quick offers?

Art Director

2:49pm

Too bad. Certainly wasn't expecting him to come to the Y, but was hopeful

LifeLongLakerFan

2:55pm

BYU pushed hard, but Bama is determined, fanebase is losing their mind about this year

JOPE

2:55pm

Still very hard for BYU or Utah to compete with Bama.

Madam Pattirini

3:00pm

Video: Jakob Robinson | BYU Football | Valero Alamo Bowl | December 18, 2024 View

[BYU Cougars Video] BYU Cougars

2:37pm

The sky is falling. BYU not projected to make the tourney as of 12/17. We are in trouble. 😂😂

TADOW All-American

2:33pm

RE: The sky is falling. BYU not projected to make the tourney as of 12/17. We are in trouble. 😂😂

BackPacker

2:43pm

As long as we make the NIT

BaseCoug

2:43pm

We're right on the bubble and a slow start should have always been expected

tacallaway

3:01pm

I assumed a bubble team from the start - I hope we make it but it will be hard

scrambled egg

3:08pm

Last year we were #4 in NET at this time. We are #53 this year. A lot more cause

Mr. Scoobs

3:09pm

We have an uphill battle. Need to start winning big games.

dYrtbYkerYder

3:13pm

Video: Kalani Sitake | BYU Football | Valero Alamo Bowl | December 18, 2024 View

[BYU Cougars Video] BYU Cougars

2:30pm

Article: ‘I adore him’: Coach Prime and his coordinators on facing BYU and Cougars coach Kalani Sitake in Alamo Bowl View

[Deseret News] https://www.deseret.com/authors/jay-drew/

2:20pm

I hope Sanders stays in the Big 12 a few more years.

BlueFever

2:26pm

Lassiter out the first half. Probably already posted.

TRUE_BLUE_COUGY All-American

2:14pm

such a stupid rule. But an even more dumb move by Lassiter.

Cougar TD

2:18pm

Kalani should talk to this guy’s contact

kansascougar

2:25pm

Lame, and nobody has to sit out Ohio States playoff game. So dumb.

cambo

2:32pm

Dallin Johnson ✌️out

CougarCanuck76

2:12pm

Never heard of this guy

thewaterboy

2:15pm

RE: Never heard of this guy

CougarCanuck76

2:16pm

He didn't even make the 3 deep this last year from what I can tell.

mudpupper

2:22pm

DT position getting thin.

BamBamBigelow

2:16pm

David Latu is there too. Pututau back from mission this spring.

pinolero

2:25pm

If Pututau is who I think he is, he was a beast.

AlternateShot

2:32pm

<< Deleted >>

arizonacougarfan

2:44pm

No need to worry guys we don’t need anybody from the portal. We just need to develop the guys we have.

KYU

3:13pm

Clearly someone who is a casualty of the new roster limits

BYUMizzou

2:24pm

that was my thought.

Mayor of Cougartown

3:00pm

Thought he could be a diamond in the rough, best of luck

Projectoor

2:29pm

I was optimistic when he picked up a Notre Dame offer late, and based on

LeGrandBleu

2:37pm

RE: Dallin Johnson ✌️out

RedSox

2:34pm

He was a huge proponent of the program.

BYU '80

2:48pm

That's a bummer. He was a big BYU guy, shut down his recruiting early or he

tacallaway

2:56pm

He was ranked the 32nd best recruit in Utah. U sure he would have had p4 offers?

BYU '80

3:00pm

Absolutely, if he had hit some camps and kept his recruitment open.

tacallaway

3:07pm

A petition to replace Jarom with Dennis Pitta on BYUSN. Thumbs up to vote yes

Cooouuugs

2:05pm

RE: Sorry to Dennis,no time

Islandercoug

2:08pm

BYU Broadcasting doesn't have the budget for Dennis - or at least it didn't five

oxcoug

2:08pm

Isn't there a reason why Spencer is utilized by KSL where Jarom is not?

1984coug

2:12pm

RE: Isn't there a reason why Spencer is utilized by KSL where Jarom is not?

BYULAWGUY

2:18pm

That has to be the cringiest spot on TV,ever!!!

Islandercoug

2:20pm

Spencer is just a lot better. Last group of BYU TV execs knew this very well.

oxcoug

2:21pm

Jarom still comes off as the student reporter

deliciousmocha

3:17pm

Jarom is fine

CougarCanuck76

2:09pm

Some of you are way too obsessed with Jarom Jordan.

JuicyJam

2:12pm

Jarom wearing the necklace chains now 👀 . Bringing the swag

BamBamBigelow

2:14pm

Jarom is good. He’s matured. He’s goofy but I think he does a good job.

Iman23

2:30pm

So long as he's not doing interviews, I agree. It's at least painful, & often

SinkingQuffa

2:44pm

I don’t like Dennis’ shtick. Sarcastic and condescending.

byulover

2:59pm

Jarom is great

Shawarma

3:01pm

Should've stuck to just radio

Knee Brace .5 Deviation Thunder

2:04pm

RE: Should've stuck to just radio

Russell Feathers

2:07pm

His mouth is writing checks that he can't pay,

benny1982

2:11pm

They gotta get him outta there ASAP.

Kdubb

2:24pm

I was completely unaware he left media for coaching

Sir_Ten

2:33pm

He did not. He still does his daily radio show in addition to his coaching job.

Knee Brace

2:35pm

Gottlieb is a quack

LakeshowCougs

2:52pm

They had lost seven straight games heading into the MTU game.

bluesloth

2:57pm

How to fix the NBA.... make it more like the NFL. Owners need more control

Cougar TD

1:59pm

Agreed. No guaranteed contracts and a hard cap would really help.

ThreatLevelMidnight

2:01pm

You can't have a hard cap with guaranteed salaries IMO.

kimdaddy35

2:07pm

Or just get rid of the 3 pointer

Chester Copperpot

2:06pm

Ok that is just ridiculous

TNT

2:45pm

Would be crazy. Every play would be a drive to the basket.

pink22

3:02pm

Good idea that the union would NEVER agree to.

kimdaddy35

2:08pm

Not debating how likely, just that it is an actual way to fix things

Cougar TD

2:16pm

And I was agreeing with you, but also saying it won't happen.

kimdaddy35

2:18pm

The style of play is the biggest problem the NBA has right now

Charles Darwin

2:11pm

IMO the style of play is a problem, but not the biggest. Get contracts back in

Cougar TD

2:17pm

The players are playing exactly how the teams want them to

Charles Darwin

2:20pm

Less games. Make divisions matter. Less playoff teams. None of this will happen.

Wife_Apologist

2:27pm

I think it’s more likely they cut games than make changes to contracts

PHXSUNS31

2:35pm

It's too late. The players have a great situation and will fight each CBA

TNT

2:41pm

Probably, but how willing are the owners to win back some control?

Cougar TD

2:57pm

They should have locked the players out in 2014(?) But refuse to

TNT

3:07pm

RE: How to fix the NBA.... make it more like the NFL. Owners need more control

joelvandyne

3:13pm

Nope, welcome to the NFL... I mean the new NBA

Cougar TD

3:23pm

Hope this clears up that question. Kalani says Lassiter has to sit out 1st half.

Soupie Grandma Sycamore

1:48pm

swear words

timpjynx

1:50pm

Like he knows

kimdaddy35

1:52pm

However newcomer from the transfer portal Radius Salltier will play the 1st half

foofcoug

2:02pm

In ARod's interview yesterday, he heaped praise on Bourguet and Hillstead

donnerstag

1:42pm

both have experience starting as well

JOPE

1:47pm

also interesting is both quarterbacks have thrown over 300 yards in a college game, Hillstead with 399 yards against

JOPE

1:50pm

I like Hillstead. He'd be a weapon in the run game. Lyons takes over in '27 😀😀

pinolero

1:47pm

Watson will be back by then, too.

2FarGone

1:48pm

He'll be in the mix after those three

donnerstag

1:52pm

Deshaun sucks these days.

elderyoda

1:52pm

Do you have a link? That's good news.

pinolero

1:48pm

RE: Do you have a link? That's good news.

donnerstag

1:56pm

D1baseball: BYU Fall Report

MissouriCoug18 Playmaker

1:37pm

Pretty optimistic report. Losing Aloy and Reuter hurt on the hitting side of

LeGrandBleu

1:42pm

My (likely unpopular) proposal to fix the NBA - follow the soccer model

Hup

1:37pm

That proposal is just like soccer. It sucks.

Wife_Apologist

1:38pm

My sources in league offices have told me that proposals that would likely slash

DieHarder

1:40pm

I’m sure the NBA will get right on taking advice from a non-sport. Sure.

TCuz

1:40pm

Have a penalty box instead of free throws, instantly becomes more interesting

RC Vikings

1:51pm

A TIE???

goidcougs

1:52pm

problem with the NBA is they've consistently looked more and more like soccer.

RealSimsShadY

1:55pm

The one thing I like is playing teams from other leagues.

VertProbs

2:07pm

You could have left out the parentheses and “likely”

A_blue_car

2:26pm

20 of 30 teams make the NBA playoffs. Why bother having a regular season?

Hup

2:51pm

How long until one of those euro teams wins a game in the champions league?

PHXSUNS31

2:38pm

The portal closes the night of our bowl game. I’m I’m Kalani, I’m imposing a

DieHarder

1:36pm

I have a better idea

2FarGone

1:38pm

If I’m Kalani, I’m bringing an EMP thing on the trip so that I can use it to shut off all electronics across the city

SingleStrapBackpack

1:39pm

This is the only way

TADOW

1:53pm

What if we still have a bunch of guys we want to enter the portal

Unibro

1:41pm

They can bring their phones.

DieHarder

1:42pm

M there the exact opposite of what to do. You need the players to be able

kotacoug

1:45pm

bowl teams players get an extension

JOPE

1:56pm

Iirc, the portal extends for teams that still have games.

Yukon

1:56pm

Need to keep them away from God too.

BackPacker

1:58pm

San Antonio Burgers - enjoy

Tare

1:33pm

Mr. Juicy is incredible. Closest thing to a top class Utah burger.

rad dawg

1:39pm

If you order your burger "wet" it comes with an amazing au poivre sauce

Tare

1:56pm

Only place I’ve found with Dole Whip also.

Saxa

3:24pm

I second Mr Juicy, and the chicken fried steak is even better than the burger.

Supercoug

1:58pm

Cheesters!

SBB

2:06pm

Chesters, Longhorn Cafe, and Burger Boy are all good local chain options

Tare

2:10pm

Chester’s used to be my go-to.

Supercoug

2:13pm

The Cove and Big'z both have nice outdoor areas for kids.

ChiefBeef

2:35pm

I love CB that will argue over the craziest things. It is not slander to say that Slovis was not good for BYU.

kimdaddy35 Former Fly Half

1:23pm

But BYU would have been better with a healthy Slovis than newbie JR in the final

mudpupper

1:25pm

Not sure about that at all

2FarGone

1:31pm

Long term yes. But for that year, Slovis was easily the better option

mudpupper

1:37pm

Slovis did take over during a time of pathetic OLine play

donnerstag

1:29pm

This. We failed Slovis, not the other way around.

tacallaway

1:35pm

I am not trying to make Slovis a scapegoat. I know our O-Line was crap. But even

kimdaddy35

1:38pm

It’s much more likely both were true. It was a ba offensive line and Slovis was a bad QB

TCuz

1:38pm

In retrospect, it was a mistake for both BYU and Slovis

donnerstag

1:49pm

For being a senior, I was surprised at some of his bad habits

Huge Manatee

1:34pm

For how highly touted he was ... I was surprised how inaccurate he was.

AsianCoug

1:51pm

Yes, I think a big part of that was his footwork

Huge Manatee

2:04pm

He was putrid in ARod's system.

BlueFever

1:37pm

Someone not afraid to say the truth.

kimdaddy35

1:38pm

Interesting how a player can look both bad and good in a “system” — almost as though there isn’t a “system” but rather

Zach Morris

1:43pm

Slovis is almost strictly a pocket passer; Retzlaff is almost the opposite.

BlueFever

1:47pm

It’s not a “system” but it is skillset oriented. Slovis just wasn’t very good regardless of the “system”. It’s similar

Zach Morris

2:36pm

A coach has to have some kind of system or there's no point in having a coach.

BlueFever

3:04pm

If 122 is putrid is 139 bad?

Charles Darwin

1:48pm

No it is 55th out of 119 qualifiers. A 122 rating would be 103rd.

kimdaddy35

2:00pm

Just looking for cutoffs in these categories

Charles Darwin

2:06pm

A rating isn't like yards where it is a 14% increase in production.

kimdaddy35

2:17pm

The rating is explicitly based on production. The NFL uses a different one than

Charles Darwin

2:52pm

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