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Sep 18, 2:36pm

Is 150 minutes of cardio really what is suggested?

paulb

2:31pm

Article: ‘They can do it all’: BYU believes its backup running backs can get the job done — again View

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

2:25pm

Wasn't cam rising recruited by McBride? Sure been there a long time.

Count Cougar

2:14pm

I was born in 1997, which I'm pretty sure was Cam's redshirt freshman year at Texas

Knee Brace

2:15pm

Dang you Coca-cola...you always get me with these "creations". Oreo is awful.

WhirleyPop

2:14pm

They are devious. Devious I tell you.

CocaColaRecovery

2:14pm

Was really bad. But the curiosity in me could not resist.

Duke Silver

2:15pm

I enjoyed it

Knee Brace

2:16pm

I hear the coke flavored oreos are better than the oreo flavored cokes.

Eddie

2:22pm

This is true. But almost anything is better than the Oreo flavored Coke. And this is coming from a Coke-aholic

Greg Kite's 'stache

2:22pm

this is correct. the Coke Oreos are legit good.

byujag

2:24pm

I would expect this, since Oreos are better than Coke to begin with.

Duke Silver

2:29pm

Voting is live on the most important election of the year

Gustav

2:11pm

One thing is beyond debate. Work will kill you

TNT

2:10pm

Article: Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold provide hope for Zach Wilson's career

Parker Schnabel

2:09pm

Nice to read. Super weird they didn’t even mention Geno Smith though.

Nittany Cougar

2:25pm

Jon Bellion teasing new music after 6 years and it sounds amazing.

Cougs4Lfe

2:06pm

RE: Jon Bellion teasing new music after 6 years and it sounds amazing.

PortlandCoug

2:09pm

You know, Jon Scallion

Carnac

2:09pm

RE: You know, Jon Scallion

Cougs4Lfe

2:12pm

Sorry, I forgot today was for WFH debates only. My bad.😉

Cougs4Lfe

2:12pm

My sister made a glorious mistake on my wife’s baby shower invitations.

WP17 King of the Kenai

2:06pm

RE: My sister made a glorious mistake on my wife’s baby shower

ElkhunterUT

2:17pm

There should be a referendum to change the offical name of the state to Ytah!!

Tio

2:31pm

Video: Hall of Fame QB Gifford Nielsen Reveals LaVell Edwards' Secret to Success as BYU’s Football Coach View

[Y's Guys Podcast] Y’s Guys

2:05pm

What have I done? I tried a wagyu brisket last night for my FIL who was in

Mr. Rumsfield

2:00pm

You get around the difficulty with the flat in part by aggressively trimming it

BYUMizzou

2:05pm

Some of you are or have taken care of loved ones with dementia.

Choke

1:55pm

No. Making your wishes clear is the best thing as family guilt drives a ton of

cougfanz

2:08pm

Very difficult issues

LV Mike

2:16pm

My wife and I have told each other to for certain put us in a facility if we

EM_Puma

2:16pm

Has anybody tried the smoked bbq place at the cougar eat? How is it?

cougfanblue Truly Addicted User

1:54pm

You can get a sheet of mint brownies at BYU food to go. Do they sell them at

BYUMizzou

2:12pm

Cool story

Jdoc

1:53pm

Speaking of work / WFH — what do you actually do all day? (Serious question)

Adwight

1:46pm

3 other jobs

Longseason

1:47pm

Everybody is delegating and trying to look busy so they don't get delegated to.

maYbe

1:49pm

This is why some leaders want so many meetings. To look important and busy.

maYbe

1:59pm

Mostly hang out on CB

Florida Man

1:49pm

RE: Speaking of work / WFH — what do you actually do all day? (Serious question)

letthewookieewin

1:50pm

RE: Speaking of work / WFH — what do you actually do all day? (Serious

Doctor Rosenrosen

1:51pm

I taught junior high for many years.

Jeffacka

1:53pm

Ha ha. I had the same thoughts. And does it kill people to say what they do? Enough of the "in my industry..."

5150man

1:53pm

*assistant to the

cougfanblue

1:55pm

Meetings, Contract Reviews, More Meetings

CavemanCougar

1:54pm

3-4 hours a day of meetings on Teams. Analysis work and spreadsheets preparing for meetings on Teams. CB time.

bag

1:57pm

So what is discussed in those meetings for 4 hours a day? Strategic planning?

Adwight

2:07pm

I oversee the finances for 9 manufacturing facilities, so there is no office for me to be at anyway. I'm in meetings

bag

2:16pm

That's when I am in the office. I travel to different sites 1-2 weeks a month

bag

2:20pm

Hired to make platform solutions but...

ral1988

1:59pm

The same things I’d try to do in the office, but with fewer distractions and a more comfortable work setup. There is

Mike Honcho

2:01pm

So do you spend literally all day writing code? Or troubleshooting it?

Adwight

2:08pm

6-8 project coordination meetings a day, creating that many reports tracking

CatamountFan

2:02pm

Forensic Psychologist. Day to day is different, but a lot is the same.

sidsie716

2:03pm

Fantasy football research and watercolor painting

DKN

2:04pm

Honest answer

zuko

2:05pm

Draft and send email, respond to email, draft memo, send memo as attachment

califcougar

2:05pm

Emails and phone calls.

homegrown

2:15pm

My WFH day usually starts at 530 with meetings with teams

OC Coug

2:17pm

Today: Golf from 7-10am, team standup call at 11, answered emails and slack

dYrtbYkerYder

2:22pm

Cam Rising

Jdoc

1:45pm

He has always struggled with throws over 20 yards.

Longseason

1:46pm

RE: He has always struggled with throws over 20 yards.

Jdoc

1:48pm

I heard Rising had a mishap with his pager

DKN

1:47pm

RE: Cam Rising

letthewookieewin

1:47pm

RE: Cam Rising

Viva Campeche

1:47pm

Stands up right after the plane lands

CougarHut

2:00pm

You could tell when he was warming up last week that he was holding the ball

Jericho

2:04pm

If that info is true I will tell you it's not 50/50. It's 90/10

rad dawg

2:10pm

The setback is the biggest danger

Carnac

2:20pm

Hopefully it’s not bad but if it is we can only hope Cam tells us cause his hand

DiamondMo

2:21pm

Nothing sadder than a single-sided arrow.

snowbird

1:45pm

Had no idea everyone hated Fresno State so much

Knee Brace

1:47pm

That one was surprising to me, but I stopped paying attention to the WAC/MWC a

BYUMizzou

1:52pm

SDSU, Hawaii, Boise all say Fresno St is their rival?

willkie40

1:48pm

Very accurate

byujacob

1:49pm

That has a double arrow for Kansas and Missouri? I would have thought

cougarfann888

1:49pm

Nah, KU and MU HATE each other. KU/KSU is like BYU/USU.

BlueVU

1:54pm

No, KU and Mizzou as each other's primary rivals is accurate. The hate runs deep

BYUMizzou

1:54pm

I'm confused. I thought that Wyoming was our rival. At least that's what the

cougarfan84

1:53pm

i wasn’t around during the hey day of the rivalry, but nebraska still having OU as number 1 surprises me

FieroCoug

1:55pm

While there is history between the USC/ND game, UCLA is still USCs main rival.

creameryon9th

1:57pm

SC doesn't consider anyone a rival?

Gunga Galunga

1:58pm

Wyoming and Ohio tied for longest arrow

novacoug1

2:04pm

How does that USC arrow pass RIGHT IN FRONT of the utes and not even deviate at all?? so rude.

zonacougar

2:15pm

RE: How does that USC arrow pass RIGHT IN FRONT of the utes and not even deviate at all?? so rude.

zonacougar

2:17pm

no arrow from utah to CU?

maxpowers

2:22pm

The UMass to Connecticut to Syracuse to BC to Notre Dame is funny

libertycoug

2:30pm

Missing an arrow from Utah to USC

Thrill

2:31pm

yes, single sided arrows from the Utes to USC and Colorado

SV72 Sale

2:32pm

Miles Davis is a guy who was recruited for his speed first, skill second.

byujacob INSUFFERABLE KNOW IT ALL

1:42pm

Wasn't he converted from WR? Seems like they should be getting him in screens

Mostlyaccurate

1:44pm

I don’t think his problem is a “lost step”. I think when he is handed

PhilPete

1:46pm

He was recruited as a receiver and moved to RB

Archaea

1:54pm

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Jdoc

1:42pm

Another example of a Utah company way better at sales than product

Heath Squashwell

1:40pm

I thought you were going to say Utah preseason rankings.

Longseason

1:43pm

Valid

Heath Squashwell

1:52pm

Insurance—quote from independent agent?

Eureka.Moment

1:40pm

Florida? Good luck

WhirleyPop

1:40pm

Florida rates are so brutal

Carnac

1:41pm

In Florida. I have Progressive for auto and USAA for homeowners. Flood is just the regular NFIP.

supertux

1:43pm

Check you board mail.

blueaussie

1:44pm

For all those advocating that g6 football should have their own playoffs

bald man

1:37pm

Think of the Cinderella moments from the bball tournament. I remember those

thewaterboy

1:40pm

i do watch much of the FCS playoffs and advocate for a G6 playoff, but not cause of revenue.

FieroCoug

1:45pm

Do people wear their backpacks backwards

svcougfan

1:28pm

I only do it when I need to get into it, so I'll move it from my back to my

Blue Ridge

1:30pm

A lot of people in Japan do it so that more people can fit on the trains

maxpowers

1:31pm

RE: A lot of people in Japan do it so that more people can fit on the trains

Rusty Crab Daddy

1:32pm

Keeps your peen from touching other people too. Definitely something that can

WhirleyPop

1:33pm

Much harder to access my sawed-off shotgun when it’s on my back!

Bar7h

1:32pm

What if they are frontpacks and you only think they are backpacks?

Longseason

1:32pm

I see some doing it getting off a plane. Maybe due to the cramped space?

BleedCougarBlue2

1:41pm

I have a fetish to look pregnant and carrying the baby I made with a library

reagan21

2:31pm

Guy complaining about his insurance quote. He has a DUI and a reckless driving

JAGA97

1:28pm

This remains the best physician name

TexanY

1:26pm

There's a shoulder surgeon in Boise w/ that last name.

gangbusters

1:27pm

But what about the first name? Also a urologist. . .

fbguru

1:40pm

Hahaha. I totally didn't notice the first name. Definitely the winner. Wow.

gangbusters

1:53pm

And he's a urologist. Perfect.

LifeLongLakerFan

1:29pm

He should open a private practice focused on circumcisions

machete

1:30pm

Or male to female transitions.

StarMan

1:31pm

Right, except that Dr.s take an oath to do no harm.

Turn and Cough

2:24pm

I saw the weirdest name at my pediatrician's office, I still am unsure if

Bainge

1:38pm

Here’s why WFH is important for me/my team:

Mike Honcho Truly Addicted User

1:17pm

See, that's a good business-centered argument for WFH. I agree with you too in your instance.

CSoul

1:20pm

The most important factor for WFH being successful is corporate culture

AllHailTheOverlord

1:27pm

Yes. Being the WFH employee to meetings happening in a conference room sucks. But if the whole team is…

Tokolosh

1:35pm

We just have a Teams channel, and if anyone gets stuck they’ll start a meeting there. The rest of us get notified and

Mike Honcho

1:38pm

I think the team culture is just as, if not more important. Our general corporate culture isn’t great when it comes to

Mike Honcho

1:35pm

Yeah this is doubly true

AllHailTheOverlord

2:10pm

Agree. Especially for Devs who need quiet, uninterrupted

Future_Tacos

1:39pm

This is one thing we highlight in our company as a leadership team

Projectoor

1:49pm

It’s definitely harder when onboarding new team members. We’re currently hybrid, so at least there’s a couple days in

Mike Honcho

1:53pm

Similar situation for me coming up and I completely agree, it is pointless.

rov

2:15pm

This in office-work from home debate is tearing the board apart

TNT

12:59pm

Both sides can agree that work is a big big mistake.

gangbusters

1:04pm

Hey, a benefit of not having a job is you don't have a dog in the fight, right?

Yucaterco

1:04pm

Yes. No dogs. No cats. A plethora of voles

TNT

1:26pm

Work sucks!!

The Pope

1:11pm

I know!

socorny

1:14pm

She left me roses by the stairs.

Pollster

1:17pm

Surprises let's me know she cares

socorny

1:32pm

RE: Crazy rise and fall of Pluralsight. I would expect them to cut the team

bruincoug

12:56pm

That definition is correct.

m0resn0w

12:59pm

Yes, it's similar to the phrase: "Out kick your (punt) coverage."

SafetyFirst

1:43pm

Outkick coverage is EXACTLY how I understand it. That’s what I’m getting at

bruincoug

2:16pm

Those two are the same things. People who are overly confident often lean too far forward in skiing.

CSoul

12:59pm

Can be. But getting off balance and ahead of yourself is not necessarily the

bruincoug

1:01pm

How they stated it is how the vast majority understand it. And again, it's speaking to people being overly

CSoul

1:03pm

Good ski position has you over your feet. If you get your weight too far foward (or back) disaster can follow

Greg Kite's 'stache

1:06pm

Their description or definition is pretty close to my understanding and use of

BoiseBlueCoug

12:59pm

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Six Foot Seven

12:59pm

I’m waiting to board a MCI to SLC flight, lots of K State fans coming out to

RC Vikings

12:51pm

RE: I’m waiting to board a MCI to SLC flight, lots of K State fans coming

imdocrob

1:09pm

Rumor has it they love their drinking.

DizzyDean

1:13pm

And burritos

Newbutnotnew

1:55pm

Loves and Flying J both in Springville. Not too far from the stadium

willkie40

1:31pm

Large corporate employers moved everyone into open office seating with hoteling

TCuz Coastal Elite

12:48pm

I like the open office.

Garn

12:50pm

Stop.

TCuz

12:51pm

sorry I had my headphones in. what? 🙂

Garn

12:51pm

same. As long as there is a place I can book to take my meetings

conetah

12:54pm

Why?

JuicyJam

1:03pm

lots of collaboration and interaction. It isn't best for all jobs, but I like

Garn

1:13pm

I don't really mind going into work.

JuicyJam

1:17pm

That's why you are single and alone.

Longseason

1:25pm

What, all that spontaneous communication and collaboration isn't happening?

Kilgore Trout

12:51pm

People who like to WFH are simply making a bad argument. Most of the people I see try to say how much better it

CSoul

12:53pm

Being in the office is so much more effective for me. It's easier to get ahold

thewaterboy

1:01pm

I've asked my team this (we are hybrid) and there isn't a good solution. When we have a crisis or even a launch,

CSoul

1:04pm

Launch? You work with rockets?

TNT

1:27pm

It really is no better in terms of getting ahold of people

AllHailTheOverlord

1:59pm

All I know is that my work from home employees have been significantly less

JAGA97

1:04pm

Excellent, so when you have power or internet issues, your employers get paid

Loafer

1:09pm

Already factored into the value of WFH wage.

JAGA97

1:21pm

Ah, so they just invoice you for the internet and electricity they are paying

Loafer

1:29pm

Already factored in.

JAGA97

1:38pm

By paying them less wages? What is your company? I want to make sure to never

Loafer

1:56pm

That's ok. Your board name would disqualify you.

JAGA97

2:11pm

I'm starting to change my mind about WFH for another reason.

Belboz

1:11pm

CSoul

1:18pm

When I started WFH full time I had to go out of my way to hang out with adults

Brute66

1:52pm

Yeah, some moron thought this was a good idea. When I worked for Deloitte they

Chester Copperpot

12:56pm

I like the open office. Lots of collaboration and an opportunity for others to

m0resn0w

1:02pm

So glad I don’t share an office or cube section at Siebel with you. At least you didn’t rip one in the car 😆

BYU Grounds

1:27pm

People hated the cubical space, and I get it... but the second that people's privacy space was taken away...

Coug

1:20pm

TNT has no clue what your last sentence means

TNT

1:30pm

Most Execs should just say it out loud, but won't.

RockyBalboa

1:35pm

My current company is using a new tool called Jellyfish that is reporting how much each individual is productive...

Coug

2:08pm

Ah yes, another useless thing to add to the tech stack

RockyBalboa

2:23pm

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New Vale Hale book: “Out of the Blue”

I never thought that I would need to make this post, but it’s actually bothering me now.

It’s good of Barstool Big 12 to self-moderate this for BYU fan consumption.

BYU Defense vs Avery Johnson

I had some good laughs reading this KSU thread about visiting Provo for the game

Cam Rising

How much will Sydney Sweeney move the Vegas line for BYU-KSU?

Softer than Charmin soft

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