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

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Nov 11, 2024
12:09:46pm

Heath Squashwell Truly Addicted User

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

It's the craziest thing. She is loving football and basketball. Only took 14 years of me obsessing over it for her to finally get it. I think our win Saturday and previously our wins over KState and OK State really solidified it for her.

It's cool because now I can even text her about recruiting news.

It still hasn't really clicked for my son (9) but hopefully it will in the future.

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Heath Squashwell

Previous username: Barrio Coug
Bio page: Heath Squashwell
Joined: Dec 31, 2015
Last login: Nov 22, 2024
Total posts: 12,601 (64 FO)

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Time

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

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

Nov 11, 9:34am

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

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

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

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

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

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

CariocaCoug

Nov 12, 12:11pm

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