CougarCast: BYU Sports

Dave Rose continues to play BYU's LINEUP OF DEATH! If BYU is going to make a run in the NIT, Rose must avoid the LINEUP OF DEATH.

Plus, a brief endorsement of BYU Baseball.

In this episode of CougarCast:

(1:00) Reasons why Saturday is a big game.

(6:52) Why you shouldn't feel confident because BYU won in Spokane

(10:23) Dave Rose's move to small ball

(17:42) Who's the best big man to play in the small ball lineups?

(19:57) What's going on with Jamal Aytes?

(23:36) The problem with small ball vs. Gonzaga

(30:50) WCC Player of the Year is on the line Saturday

(34:38) BYU Football reports that they saved $300,000 by busing to the Las Vegas Bowl

(43:45) Bronco Mendenhall cites football independence for his reason for leaving

(44:55) Mendenhall also cryptically said that his circumstances changed late in the 2015 season. Keith tells you what that change was.

National Signing Day naturally brings excitement and expectation. Combining that with the new look and energy found at the BYU Football program and optimistic attitudes nearly explode! The CougarCast hosts, Tosh and Keith, are no different. Listen to their look at the BYU Football recruiting class of 2016.

In this episode of CougarCast:  The new energy and excitment in the BYU Football program. (1:33) The "Bronco is Steve Cleveland" Theory (2:27). The silence around Taysom Hill (8:05), QB Jaren Hall (9:07), RB Sione Finau (11:01), WR Jonah Trinnaman (11:56), WR Aleva Hifo (13:48), TE Hank Tuipulotu (14:35), TE transfer Tyler Luatua (16:19), OL Clark Barrington (18:47), OL JT Gentry (20:05), OL Caden Haws (20:55), OL Lisala Tai (22:53), OL RM Chandon Herring (23:51), OL RM Austin Chambers (24:13), DL Freddy Livai (24:53), DL Atunaisa Mahe (25:30), DL Darius McFarland (26:42), DL Keanu Saleapaga (26:58), DL Handsome Tanielu (30:20), DL RM Trajan Pili (31:38), DL RM Uriah Leiataua (32:04), DL RM Zac Dawe (33:10), LB Solofa Funa (34:22), LB Jackson Kaufusi (34:54), LB Hirkley Latu (36:57), LB Keenan Pili (37:54), LB Alema Pilimai (38:11), DB Drew Jensen (40:37), DB Max Tooley (41:15), DB Chris Wilcox (42:21), DB RM Isaiah Kaufusi (44:00), DB Troy Warner (45:41), K Skyler Southam (50:29)

Listen to the play-by-play call of the Cougar heartbreakers in the Holy War. This will make you want BYU to beat Utah more than ever!

Tosh and Keith are pumped that the HOLY WAR IS BACK! Utah tried to duck the game, and the college football cosmos commanded that these teams play one another! Listen as we discuss the Utah players to watch for, BYU's best chance at beating Utah, plus Ten for Tosh!, Bronco's LAST fireside talk, a Reason to Hate, and game/score predictions!

The BYU Head Football Coaching position has been open a total of 3 times since 1972. With Bronco Mendenhall's departure, Tosh and Keith reflect on Bronco's legacy, why Ken Niumatalolo decided to stay at Navy, the impending hire of Kalani Sitake, and the outside chance we see someone else as the top man in Provo next season.

BYU Hoops have started the season 6-3. Keith and Tosh discuss what they have liked (Nick Emery!) and haven't enjoyed as much (Chase Fischer!). Plus, a discussion about the BYU big men and their prolific ability to commit fouls. Lastly, a look at the Chippewas of Central Michigan and how the Cougars will fare against them in the Marriott Center Friday Night.

Keith discusses what he's learned about the BYU Basketball team over the first 5 games. Kyle Collinsworth breaks the NCAA record for career triple doubles (2:15). Nick Emery is so good and consistent and has a chance to break the most unbreakable record BYU Hoops record (3:10). The importance of engaged, high effort on defense (5:30). The good (defense!/rebounds) and bad (turnovers/passing) of Kyle Davis (6:55). Chase Fischer is BYU's litmus man (12:00). Dave Rose is still trying to calibrate his team in a way that wins games most efficiently (14:00). A look into the challenges BYU will face against the University of Utah (17:00). Go Cougars!

Keith and Tosh discuss the deep and balanced roster for the BYU Basketball team. Potentially troubling games. Predictions for the season. Plus, they break down what's at stake for Kyle Collinsworth's legacy.

Tosh and Keith discuss Saturday's matchup between Mizzou and BYU. Can BYU's offense score on Missouri's defense? Can Missouri's offense score on BYU's defense? The answer generally is no. But, one of these teams is going to piece together points. We are here to try to help you figure that out! Plus, Ten for Tosh, Reason to Hate the Missouri Tigers, and a (potentially old man) rant about thoughtlessness on social media.