CougarCast: BYU Sports

Week 3: BYU vs. Utah

A podcast spanning around the world! 

First, Keith discusses the LSU loss and the BYU offensive issues. The Cougars can remedy a lot of their problems if they can start to confuse the opposing defenses.

Second, Tosh breaks down the Utah players to watch. Then outline the keys to a BYU victory over their rival.

Last, Keith discusses the problem of fans potentially negatively affecting the Cougars.

Go Cougars!

Week 2: LSU in New Orleans

This week Tosh flies solo for the first time ever! Literally post-concussion, Tosh explains why BYU might be catching LSU at the perfect time, whether he is scared of LSU's QB, and talks about the importance of an early Cougar lead. 

Week 1: Portland State with Keith's Dad

The 2017 BYU Football season is set to kickoff against the Portland State Vikings!

This week, Keith's Dad, Dr. Steven Shirts, joins his son in discussing what to expect in the opening game of the season. What are reasonable expectations for the Cougars performance on Saturday? 

Also, they play are round of BYU Football Trivia. The question: 12 BYU Quarterbacks have started in a Bowl Game victory. Name them.

Tosh was unable to be on this week's podcast as he was injured in a 4-wheeler accident. He is fine and recovering. but I'm sure could use your good thoughts and well wishes. Tweet at Tosh (@LehighRoller) to wish him well. 

Go Cougars!

The BYU Football 8-9 win purgatory and a schedule breakdown

Tosh and Keith break down the oncoming week-by-week journey the Cougars will take during 2017. They make their predictions on the wins and losses. Finally, they discuss the perennial "problem" of being an 8 or 9-win program.

What about the 2017 BYU Football season would you bet on?

CougarCast is back from their summer hiatus!

Catch up with Tosh and Keith as they discuss the upcoming BYU Football season. In particular, what specific BYU Football thing they’ve talked themselves into the most. For Keith, it is Tanner Mangum. For Tosh, it is the rise of a dominant offensive line.

In this episode:

• The offseason for BYU Cougars Football is also suspension season. So far, all is quiet. (2:14)
• Keith is “All-In on Tanner Mangum.” (3:25)
• Where does Tanner Mangum need to improve the most this season? (7:00)
• Besides Mangum, which skill position players are you most confident in? (9:05)
• BYU Tight End Matt Bushman (10:45)
• BYU Wide Receiver Jonah Trinnaman (13:30)
• Tosh feels that BYU’s offensive line is going to be the “difference maker” in 2017. (21:00)
• Ty Detmer’s plan for the offensive line. (26:30)
• BYU Kicker Rhett Almond and Punter Johnny Linehan (28:00)

BYU Hoops take on #1 Gonzaga (...and Portland)

Keith gives a in depth statistical look at the BYU vs. Gonzaga matchup.

2017 BYU Football National Letter of Intent Day

Tosh and Keith report on how BYU's 2017 recruiting class shaped up.

BYU Basketball: How great is Eric Mika? How hurt is Nick Emery?

Keith and Tosh talk about Eric Mika, Nick Emery, Dave Rose's coaching, and the "hot seat."

BYU basketball looks to Elijah Bryant for a change.

This week, the BYU Cougars basketball team take on San Francisco and San Diego. The Y looked overmatched against the nationally ranked Saint Mary's Gaels. What was the difference? Tosh and Keith give their insights into Dave Rose's decision making. Plus, has Elijah Bryant been put into an impossible possition?

LaVell Edwards tribute

Tosh was lucky enough to be neighbors with LaVell Edwards. He shares his memories about his friend. Keith marvels over the unlikely rise of major college football at BYU. Thank you to LaVell Edwards!