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Dec 9, 3:31pm

I know why BYU scheduled the pre-season the way they did, but I sure wish we had a better schedule.

kimdaddy35 Former Fly Half

3:52pm

Blog: BYU vs Wyoming Preview: Old Conference Foes Matchup in Salt Lake City View

[Vanquish the Foe] Robby McCombs

3:50pm

Creamy Cranberry Jalapeno dip from Costco is pretty good.

txblue All-American

3:42pm

The raspberry one from Sam's is better

RexIdaCoug

3:44pm

That sounds good.

SierraCoug

3:44pm

It is awesome. Has a lot more kick than I thought it would

provoprodigy

3:47pm

Also, the salsa queen creamy jalapeno dip at Costco is amazing.

Russell Feathers

3:47pm

Hmm. I'll need to check that out

txblue

3:49pm

I have refused to purchase that out of protest to them rarely having the...

Eddie

3:50pm

Wrong

Duke Silver

3:52pm

My wife couldn't handle it....but the rest of the family could have eaten it without chips

Cthack1

3:53pm

Boeing will likely not ship the new Air Force One until 2029, at the earliest.

Everyman

3:39pm

They've designed extra doors in case some fall off.

spoxjox

3:41pm

2B loss on 2 747s? I understand there's a lot of particulars on AF1, but JEEZ

NGB

3:45pm

Trump gonna miss out on

EEcougar

3:48pm

It has been days since I have seen this posted. Entirely too long.

spoxjox

3:39pm

*Poof*

volleyjiver

3:35pm

Concerning

2FarGone

3:43pm

POLL: How many college programs are able/willing to offer $5M for a top recruit?

Cthack1 All-American

3:34pm

The poll has a flaw. The first two options can both be true. IMO, a

gwalker

3:38pm

POLL: How often do you follow the instructions on a package that say ‘don’t open with a sharp instrument’?

Biyamiti

3:25pm

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BYUheaven

3:23pm

what row?

CrashMcLarson

3:24pm

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BYUheaven

3:25pm

Looking to buy a guitar for my teenager for Christmas, any suggestions? And is

Buffalo

3:13pm

Guitar Center has good deals right now. If he's a beginner something like a

reagan21

3:17pm

You would not recommend nylon strings? I'm seeing some people recommend

Buffalo

3:22pm

Nylon can be a little easier to learn on, but as soon as he learns, he'll want a steel string guitar

Greg Kite's 'stache

3:24pm

can you switch out the strings or does nylon always stay nylon?

Buffalo

3:25pm

no you can switch, but why add a step.

reagan21

3:27pm

I would not recommend putting steel strings on a classical/nylon string guitar.

CopperLix

3:28pm

And get the strings sharpened so that his fingers bleed more easily. That will

spoxjox

3:26pm

Nylon is not as harsh on your fingers, but you want to build up calluses

reagan21

3:26pm

I would. For that, see this post

Icecat

3:35pm

Nylon is certainly better to start, but most skip that step

NGB

3:38pm

It only took a few days for my kid’s fingers to stop hurting with steal strings

Shawarma

3:43pm

We bought our daughter one after taking her to a music store to try out several. We didn't buy it then but

Soupie

3:18pm

If you're in Salt Lake, try Acoustic Music at 857 E 400 S. Both new and used at all levels

Greg Kite's 'stache

3:23pm

Acoustic Music is a good store. I approve.

CopperLix

3:26pm

I also endorse Acoustic Music.

scottfunkel

3:39pm

Heading there now, thanks

Buffalo

3:46pm

Don't go too cheap. If the action makes it hard to play, he might give up on it.

CopperLix

3:24pm

If acoustic, Yahama is a good starter guitar. Make sure the action is nice and

sakar12

3:31pm

How much do you want to spend? Sweetwater has the Taylor 114ce for $700. You could possibly get it for less on Reverb

Icecat

3:33pm

My kids guitar teacher convinced us not to go the cheap Yamaha guitar route.

Shawarma

3:34pm

What’s your budget?

Nittany Cougar

3:35pm

He's a CB'er not named TNT. Budget: Unlimited

reagan21

3:38pm

Could I get something decent for 300-500?

Buffalo

3:38pm

yes

reagan21

3:39pm

Taylor mini’s are $499 on Amazon. Lovely guitars!

Shawarma

3:49pm

Would that be a good choice for a full-sized teenager?

Buffalo

3:49pm

I wouldn't get a teenager looking for a long-term guitar a mini.

dazcoug

3:54pm

Used Epiphone Masterbilt or used Tacoma is probably the best value you can get

dazcoug

3:50pm

Fanta LIME!?!? Actually was really good

Xenon

3:13pm

Was it green?

WJCougar

3:14pm

Yes, i expected it to be green...It was kind of Irish Green though.

Xenon

3:17pm

Alot of you guys probably already know about these singers. I usually don't like

crack

3:09pm

Very pretty. I'm not a fan of all the vocal decoration, but everyone else seems

spoxjox

3:23pm

2 years ago today BYU football was in Albuquerque to play SMU

rad dawg

3:01pm

I went to Idaho Potato and New Mexico bowls

Colorado

3:07pm

Sol Jay!!!!!

macdizzle

3:08pm

Still have my Flyin Hawaiian tshirt.

crack

3:09pm

Speaking of him, if you dont follow him on insta, do it. Guy replies to your comments. Super nice.

AltTabbins

3:52pm

It’s bitter sweet. Clearly we are playing in our best bowl by a mile since 1996

UNLVcougar

3:09pm

I was there. Fun game, Bowl-Jay!

Blueto

3:10pm

We were there in ABQ ... screaming like crazy on the last play!!!

Xenon

3:15pm

It is the best bowl game outside of the playoff

2FarGone

3:16pm

Some fans will never be satisfied.

Belboz

3:17pm

It’s me

Jimmertime

3:24pm

Shreveport was awesome. I told Baylor's parents that I didn't trust the backup QB, not knowing they were his parents

txblue

3:27pm

Going to that bowl game in Shreveport SUCKED

Duke Silver

3:29pm

Question on US Savings Bonds (1986/1987 Series E)

CocaColaRecovery

2:55pm

Series E savings bonds are non-transferable. So DIK is not possible.

HuskerFan2

3:08pm

The soundtrack to Mufasa is out. I could only see it in foreign languages on

Ted Lasso

2:54pm

I really hope it's better music wise than Moana 2

Cougar McGregor

3:04pm

Moana 2 was not good. No idea about the rest of those

volleyjiver

3:22pm

The whole thing looks painful. If I see it, it will be because I’m dragged

UNLVcougar

3:10pm

I'll have to choose between that and Sonic 3. Leaning towards Sonic right now

DodgerMike

3:14pm

That seems like the easiest choice ever. Mufasa looks terrible.

fbguru

3:28pm

I hated the " live action" remake But I hear good things about the music and

Ted Lasso

3:32pm

Maybe he deserves it but also ASU has had P4 resources for what, the last

Rhubarb

2:53pm

They also have been under NCAA sanctions, not of his making

Indy Coug

2:54pm

Kalani had it won if he just could get his team up for Kansas and the first half of ASU

2FarGone

3:18pm

It's always fun to see players assigned zero blame for not being up for a game

Indy Coug

3:50pm

This is some military grade copium. Love it

reddead

3:21pm

Saying BYU has less money advantages that a long time power conference school

Polecat

3:51pm

Those fans rolling their eyes don’t want to hear about any disadvantages BYU has

Polecat

3:49pm

You know in the end the kid's gonna choose Alabama...

SinkingQuffa Intervention Needed

2:52pm

There are many of us in that club.

Soupie

3:07pm

It is nice when idiocy ISN'T such a lonely affair.

SinkingQuffa

3:25pm

Merry Christmas Sink!

icecougar

3:11pm

The Big12: Preseason vs Now

Indy Coug Loquacious Lummox

2:51pm

Best Christmas albums you think others haven't heard of...

SoonerCougarJr.

2:42pm

Randy Travis Old Time Christmas

The Pope

2:44pm

Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes

Howard Bannister

2:47pm

John Denver and the Muppets

CougarVeteran

2:48pm

This stuff is sublime if you're hip to the vibe daddy

Tare

2:48pm

Jewel (don't judge me), Lower Lights

Buffalo

2:49pm

The Manhattan Transfer - "The Christmas Album"

CopperLix

2:50pm

Leslie Odom Jr - The Christmas Album

littleRed

2:54pm

all of his Christmas albums are great. My wife got them all for me on vinyl

reagan21

2:57pm

Under the Mistletoe - Justin Bieber

NGB

2:54pm

Little Drummer Boy featuring Butsa Rhymes is terrific and hilarious.

reagan21

2:57pm

My kids love that song... and have tried to memorize the rap

Howard Bannister

2:58pm

Kinda terrible, kinda great. But Mistletoe is actually a great Christmas bop

NGB

3:22pm

Not really a Christmas album but my mom used to play Winter's Solstice from

reagan21

2:56pm

Phil Wickham - Hallelujah! It’s Christmas

Odysseus

2:57pm

Jamie Callum's is amazing - The Pianoman at Christmas

HRCougar

2:57pm

Home for the Holidays--Anthony Hamilton

JimmyZ

2:59pm

Sufjan Stevens - Songs For Christmas

bluesloth

3:01pm

A few I like:

crack

3:05pm

Charles Hammer - A Classical Guitar Christmas

Kilgore Trout

3:08pm

David Ian- Vintage Christmas

BYUheaven

3:11pm

Punk goes Christmas

carwasher3000

3:12pm

Garth Brooks — Beyond the Season

CosmoTheRaider

3:18pm

I freaking love that song!

byuluvr

3:22pm

And I've never heard it on the radio, so you have to know about it to find it

CosmoTheRaider

3:26pm

Snow globe - erasure listen to she won’t be home it’s good 👍

franklyvulgar

3:18pm

David James

Zenoch

3:18pm

Reba McEntire Secret of Giving

byuluvr

3:21pm

Here you go:

Little Mac

3:21pm

Bad Religion - Christmas Songs

Pete

3:23pm

The Carpenters Christmas Portrait

kmcougar

3:27pm

Every Christmas, this is what was played while we decorated the house when I was a kid... good times

Coug

3:41pm

Bruce Springsteen - Santa Claus is coming to town. OK its a single not an album

BYU Grounds

3:28pm

6 Pence None the Richer, Reliant K are two I really enjoy.

Jimo Dashen

3:29pm

Streisand Christmas album.

Bluforever

3:40pm

Both Chris Isaak Christmas albums

Zooropa

3:45pm

I find it funny so many CBers had strong opinions about Brian Santiago

NGB

2:41pm

Bless your youth.

SinkingQuffa

2:44pm

So you find it funny that others know someone that you don't know?

kimdaddy35

2:45pm

Some people who have had personal interactions with him find him abrasive.

dixdog

2:45pm

I know who is he and his title.

Gunga Galunga

3:01pm

He annoyed me a lot when he was playing basketball with missed shots.

88Coug

3:09pm

in the time it took you to think about and post this, you could have googled

JimmyZ

3:17pm

What makes you think the "need" for his post was finding out who Brian Santiago

spoxjox

3:25pm

Anyone tried this? YouTubeTV Is Letting Customers Keep The $72.99 Price Point..

DixieCat

2:39pm

Yes, it works.

dYrtbYkerYder

2:40pm

Don't they just offer it for 6 months so they will eventually get you?

fredy

2:43pm

I just canceled to see if it would give me special pricing for 6 months

Jericho

2:48pm

Didn't give it to me either. A bunch of peole in that article said they got by

O Gaucho

2:55pm

Do it on the web browser, not in the app. In the app it didn't work for me either.

txblue

3:18pm

I was on the web but I think it might have to do with pop ups being blocked at

O Gaucho

3:19pm

Just did it. Worked for me.

Niiineteeen84

2:54pm

Takes like 15 seconds to do

Magneto

2:55pm

Just did it - wasn't planning on canceling but I'll take $60 in about 30 seconds

Skeptical Optimist

3:05pm

Yup, just did it myself. Worked.

DixieCat

3:13pm

they offered me 2 weeks free instead, not offering the current price extension

CrashMcLarson

3:13pm

Worked

JDBlue

3:18pm

Its the industry. Every streaming tv service has raised their prices over the last 5 years.

AltTabbins

3:54pm

If you were on a ship that was flying to a distant planet and you were awakened

Cougar McGregor

2:34pm

After seeing her in other movies, I would know better than to wake her up

Indy Coug

2:39pm

I'd follow the film. In the end she stops hating him and they save the ship.

BlueFever

2:43pm

Dude, spoiler alert!!!

robin

3:04pm

Yeah but only because Morpheus woke up and the ship was in dire straits

Cougar McGregor

3:08pm

POLL: Mountain Dew

spoxjox

2:29pm

I love it, but seldomly drink it.

reagan21

2:30pm

I have been off soda for 3 years and dream about Dew all the time.

SLC-Durham

3:13pm

Regular? Meh. Baja blast, code red, or voltage? Great

CougfromtheSouth

2:32pm

It's ok to good, but I don't really drink it all that often

Xenon

2:32pm

I would have checked this option, if it were available.

DB Cooper

2:41pm

Yeah, none of the options were close for me.

Xenon

3:11pm

I like certain flavors but I don't really like their zero sugar versions as much

Mikey

2:33pm

Diet or Zero only. The regular stuff is WAAAAAAY too sweet.

VACOUGFAN

2:34pm

The Best Dew - Diet Mtn Dew on tap with a two second shot of Code Red

Howard Bannister

2:37pm

Mountain Dew Zero Sugar is the best . . . straight up

2FarGone

2:40pm

Not a fan of Zero Sugar. Has a strange aftertaste to me.

cougarfan84

3:00pm

Interesting. I think the same thing with Diet.

2FarGone

3:14pm

“I’ll take a crab juice.”

tkh9

2:38pm

Mediocre, at best. The spinoffs (voltage, Baja Blast, etc.) are far superior

NGB

2:42pm

There are two types of people in the world: those who drink Mountain Dew and...

crack

2:45pm

It was better when it had brominated vegetable oil.

Conan

2:45pm

I like to mix Diet Dew with Diet Sunkist

Eyewitness

3:11pm

I loved Throwback Mountain Dew. Don't know why they stopped making it.

spoxjox

3:21pm

That was so good along with the DewShine Mtn Dew. I ran into a guy I know from a

crack

3:23pm

POLL: Which current BYU Basketball player would be most likely to win The Hunger Games?

Pollster QB2

2:27pm

It would end in a duel between Saunders and Boskovic. They have the best combo

KayakCoug

2:43pm

If there was a fight to the death I think Keita wins.

kimdaddy35

2:47pm

POLL: Is it tacky to bring your own can of soda into a sit down restaurant?

socorny

2:25pm

If they serve Pepsi they should expect this.

RalphWiggam

2:26pm

RE: If they serve Pepsi they should expect this.

Thrill

2:34pm

People who bring their own soda everywhere they go are addicted and need an

Pepe

2:37pm

It's hard to imagine a tackier thing

Duke Silver

2:41pm

I had a work lunch today at Tucanos and one of the guys did that.

Belboz

2:55pm

Can? Pointless. Am I tempted to take a Maverick DP to a restaurant that only has

fattycoug

3:11pm

How would this playoff scenario work?

Borg

2:22pm

G5 teams could slide into the 4 slot of the lowest ranked 4 team IF they are

Thrill

2:44pm

RE: How would this playoff scenario work?

Doogal McCougar

2:56pm

Which team will Zach be on next season? Will he play, hold clipboard, or beach?

maYbe

2:16pm

RE: Which team will Zach be on next season? Will he play, hold clipboard, or

reagan21

2:16pm

He will be picked up as a backup on a team friendly deal.

JohnnyComeLately

2:17pm

San Francisco. They aren't paying Purdy and Wilson will be relatively cheap. I have heard

kimdaddy35

2:20pm

Yes, we are dying to have the third string QB in Denver over the guy who just took us to the Super Bowl

RealTaysomHill

2:27pm

Purdy regressed this year.

WJCougar

2:27pm

*Checks for Isaac Wilson's progression

reagan21

2:29pm

So you don't think Purdy regressed?

WJCougar

2:31pm

I'm an Eagles fan and I'd LOVE to see Wilson as the 49ers QB

reagan21

2:32pm

I have no idea if Wilson is a good NFL QB or not, but neither do you. If

LifeLongLakerFan

3:20pm

A future HOF with a recently ruptured achilles and magic mushrooms in his system

reagan21

3:30pm

That’s fine. But the idea that they will replace him with Zach Wilson is asinine.

RealTaysomHill

2:33pm

I mean guys like Sam Darnold just can't hack it in the league!!!

kimdaddy35

2:43pm

Yes, let’s look at Sam Darnold’s career after New York

RealTaysomHill

2:47pm

Stidham didn't beat out Zach. In fact, Zach played better than Stidham did.

kimdaddy35

2:55pm

When was the last time Shanahan paid a QB? Jimmy G in 2018. It was the largest contract in NFL history by APY

RealTaysomHill

3:05pm

So your answer is 2018? Hmmm, I wonder why he hasn't since then.

kimdaddy35

3:17pm

Do you know how NFL contracts work?

RealTaysomHill

3:24pm

That happens when you can't throw 30+ yard screen passes to CMC all the time.

crack

2:35pm

Purdy is 4th in completed air yards and 2nd in air yards per attempt

RealTaysomHill

2:38pm

It doesn't help that CMC, Aiyuk, and Deebo are either injured or struggling.

tamasiaina

2:42pm

+ Trent Williams

RealTaysomHill

2:50pm

If the money was the same they would take Purdy all day every day. It won't be. Kyle Shanahan

kimdaddy35

2:36pm

Purdy has been mediocre this season.

WJCougar

2:27pm

True and he will likely get like $300 Million from some team.

kimdaddy35

2:33pm

The 49ers have a bunch of tough decisions to make about their finances. If they

crack

2:38pm

Not all that true honestly. 49ers are $50M on the cap this year. They have room, and it looks like they're saving room

tamasiaina

2:44pm

I'm guessing this as well.

SoValleyCOUG

2:27pm

Just to throw it out there, these are not BYU fans. These are Broncos people. The Broncos

kimdaddy35

2:32pm

Crazy with all these inside sources they could be so wrong about the Niners trading up to get Zach

RealTaysomHill

2:34pm

The sources had nothing to do with the Niners trading up to get Zach. But that is exactly what they

kimdaddy35

2:37pm

I don’t know how many times I have to debunk this rumor. Everyone knows the Jets were taking Zach #2 overall. On top of

RealTaysomHill

2:43pm

This is 100% false. Here is a list of articles that apparently didn't know what you knew

kimdaddy35

3:05pm

Maybe those writers didn’t know. Everyone else did.

RealTaysomHill

3:20pm

You are too funny. Actual evidence presented right before your eyes by actual reporters and

kimdaddy35

3:38pm

What might have been if the Jets had just kept Darnold. Zach might have already

dYrtbYkerYder

2:43pm

I’m sure he wants to play, but what a gig he has going this year.

Crowd Factor

2:22pm

He has to be laughing so hard whenever the Jets fiasco comes on tv.

crack

2:36pm

but good starting QBs also make 15 times what a 3rd string QB makes, so if he is

cwilke1

2:42pm

RE: Which team will Zach be on next season? Will he play, hold clipboard, or

Bandit

2:46pm

He'll get a 1-2 year deal with a chance to compete for the starting job. Similar

dYrtbYkerYder

2:58pm

I'd like to see him go to Tennessee. I don't know that Levis has a future but he will be around and Calahan has basicall

unctoothman

3:24pm

Raiders are in desperate need of ANY QB. 😃

ManicBlue

3:26pm

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