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10:20am

Wishing everyone and their staff a marvelous Boxing Day.

shimmy Grab the keys to the friggin’

11:11am

Every few days my car won't start first try, but always does second try. Ideas?

ochobeeguy

11:10am

Anyone else get sick from the unhealthy eating, staying up late, and being

Jwine24

11:09am

I'm 40...

Rules For Thee But not for me

11:09am

LeBron and all those watching the NBA on Christmas with NFL on at the same time:

rainorsnow

10:55am

I didn’t even realize the nba season was happening already

LaVellIfIKnow

11:01am

I heard they had some cute little tourney a few weeks ago.

rainorsnow

11:01am

Adding some context. I was suprised that my quote tweet of Indy RE: Akana went..

BamaCoug

10:51am

TCuz with the "smiley face" faster than he could have possibly read the post.

BamaCoug

11:00am

I don't want to see Taylor Randall in anymore "good sportsmanship" commercials

Coug Dude

10:48am

Our cheer coach got knocked out by a fan. You would think we could at least get an apology for that right? Randall's

HarlemCoug

10:52am

Lawyer probably told him any statement would be admitting guilt

Longseason

10:54am

Do you think the U's attorneys wold let him make a public apology with potential

Scratch

10:56am

No statement about the AD or other fans? Didn't have to make a specific

IrishBlue

11:02am

Plus his underlinings acted like tools during conference realignment

Longseason

10:54am

He’s a fool and a coward. And it’s insane that he’s still a better university

LaVellIfIKnow

10:57am

So trashy. Him not saying anything about his AD's actions speaks volumes about him and the University. His AD

slappy

11:09am

Year 3 Day 1

TailgateU

10:48am

Nah… gotta wait til Jan 1

Haysom Till

11:01am

Sounds like moving a mile each day causes stress with health scares, kids, etc.

TheNerd

11:01am

I believe if BYU is tied or winning after the first quarter, they will win

TADOW Truly Addicted User

10:44am

I went to sleep at 6pm last night, and woke up at 8am this morning

Jericho

10:43am

That's like three nights sleep for me. Don't get old 🙂

Pantera Azul

11:01am

On chapter 95 of Wind and Truth. Starting to get good. I expect an epic ending.

Ted Lasso

10:42am

It only took 95 chapters to get good?

byujacob

10:45am

It's been good, it's getting even better.

Ted Lasso

10:45am

Woke Pandering? I haven't had a chance to read/listen yet.

SWKTNative

10:54am

It's just a few moments here or there, but yes.

Ted Lasso

10:57am

I didn't notice any. Some people think just having a topic or talking about it

IrishBlue

11:03am

I finished it last week. I might post my review of it later today.

NaturalNeuralNet

10:58am

Any GoPro/Osmo users? Got one for my wife and trying to figure out how to use

boorad

10:34am

Just a few things that might be helpful -

zonacougar

10:45am

Bob Hope all Americans... some serious talent

Blueto

10:31am

BHAA

Crazy Joe Davola

10:35am

RE: Bob Hope all Americans... some serious talent

HimmerFredette

10:39am

The King has spoken. Christmas is reserved for the NBA. I’m sure the NFL will

Mr. Rumsfield

10:27am

I bet one NFL game will double what all three games did combined.

ordinary tri guy

10:29am

I appreciate the NFL thinking of people like me who will always watch the NFL

RevolutionDeathsquad

10:41am

One played during the largest decline in NBA interest and viewership…how does that play in the MJ v LeBron GOAT debate?

BYU Tar Heel

10:45am

That’s like arguing Wilt was the GOAT because more people read about the NBA in the newspaper

RealTaysomHill

10:58am

Best sushi near Lehi?

Biyamiti

10:19am

You can get good sushi at just about any Mavericks station.

StantonMac

10:20am

Kahi Sushi

BYUheaven

10:21am

Red 8 is pretty good.

Yucatan

10:22am

Tsunami at Traverse Mountain

kansascougar

10:23am

this is the correct answer and it isn't close. The place by walmart in AF isn't too bad.

dryflyelk

10:29am

Have you tried Kahi? I was very impressed.

BYUheaven

10:35am

My last few times there have been very sad

maxpowers

10:38am

Same. I heard good reviews, but when I went it was very meh.

yorksama

10:46am

Overpriced, Americanized swill.

StantonMac

10:42am

I have seen that place but haven't tried it yet...soon

Avery

10:58am

Probably KazuNori in Santa Monica

The 435

10:24am

Nori in AF (right by Walmart) is usually quite good

Beggar

10:24am

East Moon on Main Street

provoprodigy

10:28am

last time we ate there one roll has a sterno can under it heating it up. Food tasted like fuel.

dryflyelk

10:29am

Dang that sucks to hear. It’s been a while - might need to go again and reevalua

provoprodigy

10:42am

The original owners opened a new restaurant called Bangkok Wasabi in orem. YUM

Garn

10:46am

I've eaten here a couple of times and it was good.

cougarmeister

10:46am

real people don't eat sushi

Count Cougar

10:31am

Bangkok Wasabi in Orem

Garn

10:48am

Hamachi. Good enough and you don't have to deal with the Tsunami crowd.

P-Boy Squad

10:53am

Tsunami in Lehi.

Longseason

10:55am

Question for Backdoor Roth IRA experts

RBLegend

10:15am

No. There is no way around it.

allaboutthegainz

10:20am

You will need to move your IRA to your 401K

PCCoug

10:20am

Not an expert. Didn''t do one thinking I

BYU71

10:24am

That would be my preference, but I don’t want to do a Roth conversion so it

RBLegend

10:37am

Petition your employer to add both a Roth and a Mega Roth option

Acorn

10:55am

Those who watched the Buffs this year, where is BYUs advantage and why do we win

Borg

10:12am

We'll win with defense per usual for this team. Our speed at LB has served us well this year against running qbs. We

HarlemCoug

10:16am

Sanders isn't your typical running QB, but scrambles in the pocket to create

Captain Stubing

10:31am

CU has great receivers(duh) but we have a great secondary. Should be a fun matchup

TADOW

10:18am

CU has a terrible offensive line, Shedeur Sanders scrambles for his life every

DudeBro

10:23am

well, our d line isn't all that great either

Beggar

10:24am

The stoppable force vs the movable object.

G.Freeman

10:28am

Getting turnovers and disrupting their pass offense.

BlueNtheFace

10:27am

We need to pressure Sanders and not let him make plays with his feet.

TLCougar

10:29am

Sanders doesn’t run. He wants to throw from the pocket. One reason he gets

LakeshowCougs

10:35am

He doesn't run, but he's a decent scrambler.

TLCougar

10:40am

If Sanders has to scramble I think that bodes well for BYU

LakeshowCougs

10:55am

CU is talented but very prone to mistakes. Penalties, TO's and defensive lapses

stansburycoug

10:30am

Sanders is the best QB we have seen this season- CU's Oline is bad , but Sanders

acougfan

10:42am

San Antonio food critic lists top 25 things he ate in 2024

Tare

10:02am

Get tableside guac & chips at Boudro’s or any restaurant along the River walk

Dr MoBYU

10:22am

20 years since the Sumatra Tsunami. Such a nightmare. My heart still aches.

Revolution

9:58am

The most unbelievable thing ever. We’d have so much more video if it were today

pink22

10:05am

Greatest natural disaster of our lifetimes, hopefully

Tare

10:15am

The fire is coming.

AZcougLawyer

10:46am

RE: The fire is coming.

pink22

11:06am

I still have “missing” friends from that

Haysom Till

10:59am

Article: Jewish Telegraphic Agency highlights Jake Retzlaff in list of top Jewish sports moments of 2024 View

[Deseret News] https://www.deseret.com/authors/kelsey-dallas/

9:50am

RE: Article: Jewish Telegraphic Agency highlights Jake Retzlaff in list of top

foofcoug

9:55am

Nice Star Wars Christmas vibe here

OU Cougar

9:49am

Have reservations for Pappadeaux for our family tonight in SA

El Paso Coug

9:46am

Jealous - love that place

Kelbob

9:48am

Same, it's incredible

Born2Fish

10:01am

That's great place for cajun seafood, even for a chain. Every Pappas restaurant is good.

Skeptical Optimist

9:49am

If you get the crawfish platter you’ll be disspointed

MormonThug

9:57am

Hopefully the SA restaurants keep reservations better than SA Avis 😉

chilawcoug

9:59am

All the "Pappa" restaurants are really good

FMCougar

10:09am

Great restaurant. Haven't been in a while. Need to get back there

txblue

10:10am

fried alligator

Supercoug

10:10am

Yep. I had 'gator before and it sucked. Pappa's is really good.

AF'er

10:20am

Pappasito's is my all-time favorite

ABN RGR

10:22am

Their shrimp brochette would be my last meal if I was ever on death row.

DudeBro

10:54am

True

OU Cougar

9:46am

My (Alema?) dilemma: Jazz box seats or stay home and watch the Alamo bowl?

C-dubb

9:41am

Will you be posting the dilemma part in a follow up?

kccougar

9:42am

Record and wear ear plugs?

BYU71

9:43am

That is tough with the Jazz being so good this year.

Niiineteeen84

9:47am

Do the TV's change channels in the box?

RealSimsShadY

9:50am

Jazz is fine and all, but I’m more of a classic rock guy.

Skywalker's Beard

9:51am

Bring an IPad and put the game on.

Crazy Joe Davola

9:54am

Football beats basketball every single time

2FarGone

10:04am

I loved the box seats when I was a kid purely for the mini fridge full of all

MormonThug

10:06am

The food is usually pretty good.

allaboutthegainz

10:09am

Go to the Jazz game and record the Alamo Bowl

Cougrrrs Roll

10:11am

How often do you get a chance to sit in box seats vs how often do you get to

Kajdin

10:23am

They play the Sixers . . . I’d probably stay home & watch BYU

LakeshowCougs

10:23am

Sucks to be BYU. Utah wins again

UnoDoctor

9:40am

Did he get downgraded in that time?

TwinsRight

9:43am

And if he did does that lower rating following him back to Utah?

calblue

9:50am

Timeline: Enters portal,

DirtyWater

9:49am

It might be crazy to say this but I actually think we'd say no thanks. If Lassiter is coming back, then our WR group is

HarlemCoug

10:00am

I don't know anything about this kid but you would have to be pretty special

cougarfann888

9:53am

He probably thought it was a literal portal. That would have been an incredible

Hambone

10:27am

With Kalani being the poly Lavell, does he treat bowl games like Lavell?

Projectoor

9:36am

LaVell stopped treating them the same way toward the end of his career. He saw

gwalker

9:38am

I would think KS would want to win the game..let’s see if the players are all in

BulldogCoug79

9:39am

I don't think LaVell threw in the towel for bowls at all.

Jeffacka

9:39am

Began with a goal to win the conference, then go to a bowl game, then win a bowl

calblue

9:59am

Some on here have suggested Kalani

BYU71

9:40am

I'm expecting this to be ugly for us. Hope I'm wrong.

Jesse Pinkman

9:42am

Other than being a nice guy, in what ways is his similar to Lavell?

vagabonder

9:42am

They both have 6 letters in their first name.

foofcoug

9:46am

If we’re being honest, Lavell is so adored by BYU fans, that KS could never lose

Polecat

9:53am

If Kalani never lost another game, how many titles would we have?

the_archduke

10:01am

I just think a lot of fans will need something along the lines of never losing a

Polecat

10:15am

I doubt the people who regularly post here know enough about how either man

Charles Darwin

10:15am

But these arm chair head coaches know that Lavell would have fired tuiaki after

Polecat

10:22am

KS has mentioned how he aspires to follow the traditions and values of lavell

Projectoor

10:16am

Kalani and LaVell have very little in common.

maYbe

9:53am

I personally think Kalani could have torn up the 1970’s WAC about as well as

Polecat

10:21am

Look at their coaching tree.

maYbe

10:22am

You're supposed to snow ON Christmas, not the day after!

byuluvr On My Way

9:29am

RE: You're supposed to snow ON Christmas, not the day after!

Ted Lasso

9:33am

Stupid leap day.

jollaksentie

9:34am

So snow on the 27th instead of the 26th?

bluecougar1985

9:35am

Yep. That way it wouldn’t be the day after Christmas

jollaksentie

9:39am

It's a White Day After Christmas

Cougrrrs Roll

10:13am

Not sure about this but ESPN is very biased. They aren't the source of truth.

maYbe

9:26am

The podcast network started by David Locke has replaced them as the

DieHarder

9:26am

100%. They don't pander for clicks or views at all. Completely legit.

foofcoug

9:33am

Outdoor Boys spin-off

IdahoCoug All-American

9:23am

I like Luke's stuff on his channel. Does he know a lot of people are posting his

Penske Material

9:54am

that was great

Pobs

10:01am

That was great to watch.

greatbam

11:09am

Snowden….

Haysom Till All-American

9:16am

If you are looking for inspiration from CB whether or not to enter the portal,

fbguru

9:29am

First workout back after being sick is the worst.

a priori

9:16am

You don't workout when sick?

Plato

9:17am

I don't when I have a fever.

a priori

9:17am

Stomach flu?

homegrown

10:31am

Just modify the workout. Squats are probably out.

a priori

10:35am

Yeah, just bring a more absorbent towel to wipe the stuff off the equipment.

foofcoug

9:37am

Or enjoy another benefit of a garage gym.

a priori

10:36am

What BYU sport moment galvanized your fandom... I'll start....

Adrielle Board Misanthrope

9:13am

Miami 1990

SJS

9:15am

Yeah. I was there. Still the greatest game I've ever been to. The atmosphere in that stadium that day...

Adrielle

9:16am

Some ward friends had cable and we were all over at their house watching it. First BYU game I knew what was

BYU Tar Heel

9:38am

I was 12 years old and watched by myself. Had very little understanding of what BYU football was.. but I got hooked too.

SJS

10:56am

Same. I was there. Incredible game. Electric.

Still Blue

9:49am

We experienced it from the MTC lol

JodyGenessy

10:14am

Same. I cleaned up on a lot of candy bar bets at school the following Monday.

UNLVcougar

11:08am

The entire 1996 season. But bookended by A&M and then the cotton bowl

RGGeemer

9:15am

Same.

The Dark Knight

9:37am

Ditto, I was a young impressionable 15 year old. That season hooked me for life.

JC6

10:00am

I was a young impressionable 8 year old 🙂 so much fun.

RGGeemer

10:55am

Awesome to relive that experience through your son. Full circle moment. So cool!

JC6

11:04am

Going to the Mtn. West Championship in Vegas against Wyoming. We were about

Penske Material

9:16am

WAC?

RGGeemer

9:16am

Yes, my bad. We were still the WAC at that point. Aging myself, but it was also

Penske Material

9:17am

1980 Miracle Bowl

Indy Coug

9:16am

I was there. My mom wanted to leave but my dad said never.!! Been a great ride so far

kerm

9:33am

My first live BYU game. Fan for life

Tare

9:41am

I was more of an NFL fan until that night.

Belboz

10:26am

Mine as well,sitting in my home on Long Island, watching that game unfold made me a Cougar fan and I wanted to learn

Islandercoug

10:45am

I was 10 in 2001. When Doman pitched that ball to Staley and he took it for a TD

DanSmith

9:18am

That's awesome.

Adrielle

9:21am

2001 was mine too. My brother was attending BYU and was home for

Chefcurry

9:24am

I was at that game. Right before my mission. You're a young'n

Mr. Belding

9:25am

You're both young. I was 34.

Adrielle

9:30am

RE: You're both young. I was 34.

Mr. Belding

9:50am

Same for me. That was the moment.

royal_blue

9:42am

This was it for me too. I was 9 and I was at the game. It was awesome!

ChiCityCoug

10:11am

M&M bowl

deja-blu

9:19am

Being born.

paulb

9:20am

Marc Wilson 1979

Sea Chicken

9:20am

Going onto the field as a nine year old after we smoked Rice 49-0 in 1996.

Junior Deputy

9:21am

The Gifford Nielson era.

BYU71

9:22am

Mine was the 1984 season…

PortlandCoug

9:23am

Not sure on the exact moment but it was Ty Detmer.

Mr. Belding

9:24am

I didn't grow up in Utah my dad was a casual fan but we didn't have any way to

cougarfann888

9:25am

This is kind of why I didn't become a BYU fan until I was 13...

Adrielle

9:28am

Conference championship in 1974. Coming from a high school that never won

kmcougar

9:25am

October 10th 1942

TN_Coug

9:26am

Galvanized? Probably Ainge in 78-79

Archaea

9:27am

1997 opening day. First college football game.

Cougarclaw

9:30am

Well, it wasn't the dismal 1976 homecoming game against Wyoming, but the entire season did the trick

Underhill

9:33am

My dad was a fan, but we didn't go to any games. But it was in 2006 that I

TheNerd

9:35am

Utah 2021 really started it

HimmerFredette

9:35am

Beck to Harline in 2006. I still get chills.

LegitCoug

9:35am

Utah 1942

foofcoug

9:36am

Steve Young catching the halfback pass in the 1983 Holiday Bowl.

CougFan4EverEver

9:36am

SDSU 2003. I was about 10 and my dad promised me BYU would eventually win again that week.

WP17

9:37am

Same. I was a fan of BYU before but that Holiday Bowl at age 11…

Refugee

9:37am

The 1974 season - WAC Champs

Rocketman

9:38am

1974 season

BYURider

9:38am

1974 conference championship and first bowl game

Greg4BYU

9:41am

BYU was ranked in the top 20 in 1974 also! Got up to 17th before bowl game.

BYURider

9:49am

The entire 2006 season for me. After Beck to Harline I was hooked for life

CougarEat

9:41am

1988 Freedom Bowl.

Spiff

9:43am

Sept. 14 1985. First game attended. Only went because of free tickets. Thumped Washington by like 30. Hooked ever since.

Hank Rearden

9:51am

1979 Holiday Bowl, yes it was a loss, but I became a fan that date!

cougarobgon

9:51am

Doman beating Utah in 2000 in LaVell’s last game.

LittleTex

10:00am

BYU basketball 2010-11 with Jimmer Fredette. That solidified my fandom.

Schrodizzy

10:19am

1980 Miracle Bowl

BP4byu

10:24am

Harvey Unga for football and Jimmer’s senior season for basketball.

LOLzzz

10:24am

Oh you youngsters, it was March 1951 when little BYU beat the BB powers in NIT

Pickleball Bill

10:25am

11/25/2006. BYU Utah. Was 6 years old. Up until that point, BYU FB was fun

TheMediator

10:51am

The aftermath of the 1980 Holiday Bowl

Peter Venkman

10:56am

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