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Nov 11, 2024
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What impact is this season having in your home? Let's hear your stories.

whirl

Nov 11, 6:35am

My wife has actually started caring about BYU football

Icelandic Cougar

Nov 11, 6:37am

Mine too!

Dr MoBYU

Nov 11, 6:39am

Mine three. She put down her book and watched the final drive.

Magneto

Nov 11, 8:24am

I think there is something in the scriptures about that being one of the major signs of the times.

Knight-who-says-ni

Nov 11, 10:02am

Mine four! She almost never cared about watching BYU

BYUDM95

Nov 11, 11:56am

My son who normally watches soccer and doesn't care about football came and ...

Sharper

Nov 11, 12:10pm

New game day traditions

ElkaholicCoug

Nov 11, 2:24pm

She's in for a treat! Get there early, so you have time for the pregame action

Abe Froman

Nov 12, 5:51pm

RE: She's in for a treat! Get there early, so you have time for the pregame

ElkaholicCoug

Nov 12, 7:55pm

At least an hour. Two, even. There’s lots to do / see for a first timer.

Abe Froman

Nov 12, 9:06pm

Enjoy! Bring a stadium blanket and catch the pregame stuff when it’s warmer.

truecougster

Nov 12, 9:17pm

Yep. My wife actually brought a book to a game 35 years ago. On Saturday she

O Gaucho

Nov 11, 4:00pm

My wife is now super impressed with how Kalani leads the program and

SurfCoug

Nov 11, 4:08pm

17 year old son. "Dad, the Cougars ARE for real this year. I love BYU."

MajorZeus

Nov 11, 6:45am

Every week members of my ward/stake get together at someone's house to watch. We bring food and cheer on the Cougars

byujacob

Nov 11, 6:48am

Have you ever had a BYU hater crash the party?

Knight-who-says-ni

Nov 11, 10:04am

No. They wouldn't even know about it. We don't make it an open invite. I only text people I know are fans the location

byujacob

Nov 11, 10:30am

I actually heard someone in my ward talking BYU football for the first time last week

krindorr

Nov 11, 1:27pm

Granted this is only my 2nd season in this ward, but still was surprised to hear no discussion

krindorr

Nov 11, 7:24pm

We had primary program practice on Saturday. They know I am a huge BYU fan

CariocaCoug

Nov 12, 12:19pm

My husband is beginning to cheer for the cougs more and more

Springirl

Nov 11, 6:53am

Hey, we're all in our own place in our BYU fan development. That's a major win!

whirl

Nov 11, 6:56am

I’ve tried to get my kids to watch for years

FatThor

Nov 11, 6:54am

My two dads.

CasualFan

Nov 11, 6:55am

RE: My two dads.

whirl

Nov 11, 6:58am

Board name doesn't check out. 😉

mncougar

Nov 11, 7:25am

I picked the name because I used to not be a casual fan 🙂

CasualFan

Nov 11, 9:57am

What a special thing to share with your dad. I am glad you had this moment

Nagurski

Nov 11, 9:09am

Thank you. It was great.

CasualFan

Nov 11, 9:58am

My daughter, who as a teenager, would begrudgingly sit on the couch and read her

UMWolverine

Nov 11, 6:57am

RE: My daughter, who as a teenager, would begrudgingly sit on the couch and read

Tanner767

Nov 11, 7:02pm

My game buddy is now a freshman at BYU. He is having an absolute blast and I am

Six Foot Seven

Nov 11, 7:01am

Tons of people are talking to me about every game at Church, even people who

ldssdl

Nov 11, 7:43am

My 14 year old son has started listening to BYU podcasts and surfing CB

BYU Fan

Nov 11, 8:00am

I'm noticing more self awareness from my teenage son. Discussing the games and

MajorZeus

Nov 11, 8:07am

This is happening too. It's funny cause my son isn't in CB, AFAIK, but keeps

whirl

Nov 11, 8:22am

BYU need an incredible season like this to create new BYU Fandom with the

Magneto

Nov 11, 8:28am

RE: What impact is this season having in your home? Let's hear your stories.

CougarFool

Nov 11, 8:35am

EXACTLY the same experience for me!

JupiterJones

Nov 11, 9:16am

I feel for your daughter - I left on the mish summer 2010 and missed Jimmermania

byuinva

Nov 11, 6:40pm

I was on a mission in 1984. Had to enjoy it via newspaper clippings in the mail.

Knight-who-says-ni

Nov 12, 8:49am

Facts about My BYU Super-Fandom

MesaCougFan

Nov 11, 8:42am

My oldest has had a rough couple of years. Our relationship has taken a hit. He

fattycoug

Nov 11, 8:51am

This hits me right in my heart. My oldest feels like he’s on a similar path

Nittany Cougar

Nov 11, 9:34am

Mrs. Trout, who went to BYU for a couple semesters but graduated elsewhere,

Kilgore Trout

Nov 11, 9:01am

Normally, HCBW makes the kids go to bed for late night games. They missed OSU

The Dark Knight

Nov 11, 9:10am

The quote on Saturday night was "I'm not fighting this craziness anymore"

BYU Fan

Nov 11, 9:16am

Btw "whirl" this is one of the best threads I've enjoyed in awhile. Thanks!

UMWolverine

Nov 11, 9:36am

Beat me to it! Favorite thread all time.

truecougster

Nov 11, 1:01pm

My two teenage daughters keep sending me BYU memes and posts. Yesterday I was

Cosmodiar

Nov 11, 9:45am

Me and my brother wanted to go. We had set our price at $50, then $75 then $150

Powerbait DPM

Nov 11, 9:52am

My Son returns from his mission this Thursday 11/14. He LOVES BYU football

ElkhunterUT

Nov 11, 10:24am

I'm a little concerned now. Can he ask for an extension so that the only way he

chilawcoug

Nov 11, 12:08pm

Ha ha-don’t think I haven’t had similar thoughts 🤣

ElkhunterUT

Nov 11, 1:05pm

You must be on cloud 9! RM son and BYU game with him in one week! Congrats!

truecougster

Nov 11, 1:03pm

So Excited!! Not many things I have looked forward to more than this weekend

ElkhunterUT

Nov 11, 1:06pm

My daughter took to cheering for the Utes when she was in early high school which made me sad

Knight-who-says-ni

Nov 11, 10:25am

My children see me yelling more but at least I'm not yelling at them.

Great38

Nov 11, 10:34am

My kids and wife rarely watch a game with me, but they came with me to a

CougarGeorge

Nov 11, 10:48am

My Dad passed away September 10th

mcnasty

Nov 11, 11:23am

You should post some of those pictures if not too personal.

Knight-who-says-ni

Nov 11, 11:32am

RE: My Dad passed away September 10th

chilawcoug

Nov 11, 12:09pm

My dad passed in July. The moments where I miss him the most are after a BYU win

Str8CashCougar

Nov 11, 12:30pm

I lost my dad last year. He was never a big BYU fan (he played for Florida)

Adwight

Nov 11, 1:06pm

I lost my Dad in February a few weeks short

deljdc

Nov 11, 5:14pm

I have a son who has never been interested in sports in spite of my and my HCBH'S rabid BYU fanhood.

Betteroffblue

Nov 11, 11:24am

My little brother hadn’t seen BYU beat Utah since he was 7 years old

DreamerCoug

Nov 11, 11:24am

My oldest twin son and daughter are BYU freshman

Riseandshout81

Nov 11, 11:41am

So you expecting a big baby boom of cougars being born this summer?

viper

Nov 11, 11:48am

My oldest son is a Utah fan and is in our basement right now.

85fan

Nov 11, 11:59am

So the rumors of Utes living in their parents’ basements isn’t a rumor at all…

UMWolverine

Nov 11, 12:38pm

I can't tell him that he is temporarily a stereotype . . .

85fan

Nov 11, 1:53pm

My Ute BIL refused to come over for a family activity last night

BYU-Laie

Nov 11, 12:08pm

My wife grew up never watching sports but has gotten super into BYU sports

Heath Squashwell

Nov 11, 12:09pm

My breath is fresher, stains are coming out of my clothes easier and I am getting better fuel economy!

Cthack1

Nov 11, 12:50pm

My three daughters never cared too much about BYU Football and after we

Wizbang

Nov 11, 12:51pm

My 10 year old is committed for life. Took her to the OSU game and then watched

Adwight

Nov 11, 1:00pm

Do it. You will not be sorry you did.

kccougar

Nov 11, 3:28pm

My wife has always played the role of antagonist to my true blue BYU fandom. Has never worn the “colors” and was once

UMWolverine

Nov 11, 1:02pm

Were you raised in Michigan?

JupiterJones

Nov 11, 1:51pm

Yes. In Jackson. 30 miles W of Ann Arbor and 30 miles S of Lansing. I'd show you on the palm of my hand if I could.

UMWolverine

Nov 11, 2:39pm

I grew up in the Westland Stake

JupiterJones

Nov 11, 4:11pm

Looks like the Space Center closed in 2003. It was housed at Jackson Community College. Al Worden, Apollo 15 astronaut

UMWolverine

Nov 11, 4:25pm

I had my oldest go to bed for the Oklahoma St game. I regretted it. So I let him

Groym

Nov 11, 1:21pm

Going to games with my son since he was 6 - 28 now living in AZ. He is a

truecougster

Nov 11, 1:31pm

My daughter (15), who has never really had an interest in BYU sports, was

Pangare

Nov 11, 2:01pm

My son was supposed to leave on his mission on Aug 21, but ended up needing to

cougarbob137

Nov 11, 2:01pm

My father in law and me are talking more. Texting with each other, calling just to talk about the game. Its been nice.

AltTabbins

Nov 11, 2:02pm

My son came home from his mission on Thursday, this week!

Boomcannon

Nov 11, 2:24pm

My wife refuses to watch BYU sports with me, so my buddy came over

Archaea

Nov 11, 2:38pm

I have 3 season tickets. I live in Idaho. I take two of my kids with me to each

dallasbyu

Nov 11, 2:44pm

I have tried for 22 years to get my three daughters to watch BYUfootball with me

Goliath

Nov 11, 3:17pm

Ever try tricking them with "Taylor Swift is going to be there" ? 🙂

greatbam

Nov 11, 3:40pm

That's funny. We did do a a Taylor Swift super Bowl party last February.

Goliath

Nov 11, 3:49pm

Standing there in RES, surrounded by angry Utah fans, watching the game get away

Still Blue

Nov 11, 3:24pm

Also: to my great surprise, my 13-yo daughter was mad jealous of her brother

Still Blue

Nov 11, 3:37pm

My wife was nice enough to take care of the kids while I went to the game with a

ossicles

Nov 11, 4:10pm

Wearing blue and pool celebration in Fargo

Nodak Cougar

Nov 11, 5:47pm

Married 25 years and we have five sons. My wife finally knows what a 1st down is

TheLoanArranger

Nov 11, 5:56pm

This has been an extremely stressful year for our family. It's good because

TailgateU

Nov 11, 6:28pm

This season had me tune into Pay and Robert's podcast.

VenomFarmer

Nov 11, 11:24pm

We had 4 of our boys awake and watching the game with us. Our oldest is in

JAM3

Nov 12, 7:04am

My in-laws never watched sports until I married in. I'm taking 12 w/ me to ASU

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