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Nov 11, 2024
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whirl
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Hey, we're all in our own place in our BYU fan development. That's a major win!
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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
CariocaCoug
Nov 12, 12:11pm
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