Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

BYU football tight end Isaac Rex joins the Cougar Sports Saturday crew every week. This week is a podcast edition as they get ready for a Friday night tilt against Cincinnati.

Listen to exclusive interviews with BYU defensive end Tyler Batty, tight end coach Steve Clark and linebacker Max Tooley before Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte re-set the stage for BYU versus Arkansas. Producer Nate Slack joins in the last few minutes, and the three share their score predictions for the Cougars' third game of the season.

This hour features our weekly conversations between Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte and BYU tight end Isaac Rex. Hear what he has to say about tying the BYU record for touchdown grabs by a tight end and his thoughts on a rematch with Arkansas. Later, Arkansas insider Tye Richardson joins the show to give an insight on what BYU fans should expect from the Razorbacks later today. Stay till the end to hear BYU's greatest moments against SEC teams.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are live in Fayetteville, Arkansas for BYU versus the Arkansas Razorbacks. Hear some of their insights and predictions for this afternoon's game, as well as comments from BYU head coach Kalani Sitake and Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman. Hour number one concludes with our weekly conference check-in.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview the upcoming SUU game and talk about what the team needs to do for fans to feel better about the Cougars heading into the toughest part of their schedule. Listen to interviews with defensive backs coach Jernaro Gilford and tight end Isaac Rex, get caught up with the Big 12 Conference check-in, hear the players to watch and bold predictions for today's game and catch this week's Top 5 with producer Nate Slack before Mitch and Matt reveal their score predictions.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk with the new BYU basketball commit, Marcus Adams Jr. The former four-star goes from Kansas to Gonzaga to BYU to begin his college career.

Hear interviews with Sam Houston play-by-play announcer Carlos Zimmerman, Cougar safety Chika Ebunoha and wide receiver Parker Kingston. Stay to the end as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte touch on the success of BYU women’s soccer and women’s volleyball before sharing their score predictions for BYU versus Sam Houston.

In a new weekly segment during football season, Isaac Rex joins the show to share his weekly insights on the BYU football program. Hear how he’s feeling and what he is most looking forward to in this upcoming season. This week’s Top 5 is another defensive topic: Which five Cougars have recorded the most pass break ups since 2000? Hour two ends with a live exclusive interview with new BYU basketball commit, Marcus Adams Jr. The former four-star goes from Kansas to Gonzaga to BYU to begin his college career.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview the matchup between BYU and Sam Houston and play sound clips from coaches of both teams. At the midway point, Mitch and Matt each share a stat of the day, player to watch and bold prediction for the season opener. The hour concludes with the debut of Conference Check-In, taking a look at scores from around the Big 12.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte host a one-hour special BYU Season Preview as the 2023 football season opener is just days away.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by radio play-by-play for Sam Houston, Carlos Zimmermann to discuss next week's game. A report surfaced this week that suggests Cal and Stanford are exploring a move to the Big 12. Would this be a good move? 

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by Sam Houston radio play-by-play caller Carlos Zimmerman to learn more about the Bearkats. Learn which players you should keep an eye on as well as how the ongoing quarterback battle is going.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by Dave McCann. Dave shares his thoughts on the upcoming season and gives three things he'll be watching in the Cougars' first game. Producer Nate Slack comes in for this week's Top 5. Can Mitch and Matt name the leading solo tacklers from each of the last five seasons?

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte touch on some of the player notes that have come out this week, such as who will be backing up Isaac Rex at tight end, Kedon Slovis at quarterback, and maybe even Aidan Robbins at running back. They transition into talking about their game day traditions and rituals, and read texts from fans. 

Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte have launched a new BYU radio show called "Cougar Nation."

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In a loaded Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk with BYU safety Talan Alfrey, offensive lineman Paul Maile, special teams coordinator & defensive ends coach Kelly Poppinga, linebacker Isaiah Glasker, running back Hinckley Folau Ropati, and hoopsters Spencer Johnson and Aly Khalifa. The show concludes with live post scrimmage reaction from RB1 Aidan Robbins and wide receiver coach & passing game coordinator Fesi Sitake. Fourteen days until kickoff!

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU defensive end Aisea Moa.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU defensive end Bodie Schoonover.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU wide receiver and return specialist Hobbs Nyberg.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU running back Hinckley Ropati.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker.

Get to know BYU offensive lineman Jake Griffin in this exclusive interview with Mitch Harper. Jake signed in 2020 and recently returned home from serving in the Durban, South Africa mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU defensive tackle and Boise State transfer Jackson Cravens.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU safety Malik Moore.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU offensive lineman and Utah transfer Paul Maile.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by producer Nate Slack for this week’s Top 5. Who were the last five non-QBs to throw a touchdown pass for BYU? Later, hear from women’s basketball star Lauren Gustin as she and the women’s team prepares for a trip to Italy. Hear what Mitch and Matt saw at BYU basketball practice on Friday before ending the show with Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte caught up with BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick earlier this week and asked what he thought about the new rule changes regarding the clock. They continue to talk about observations from fall camp before being joined live on the phone with BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill. Hear what he had to say after the Cougars completed another scrimmage in Lavell Edwards Stadium.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their observations from another week of fall camp and discuss the impact that will be had with the news of fullback Masen Wake stepping away from football. Later, hear from wide receiver Talmage Gunther.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by producer Nate Slack as they put their closing thoughts on the look of the new Big 12. Listen as they share what they think BYU should do when it comes to non-conference scheduling and where they hope college football goes from here. Towards the end, Mitch and Matt share their takeaways from Week 1 of fall camp and play some audio from Kedon Slovis and Jay Hill.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU tight end coach Steve Clark.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU linebacker Max Tooley.

Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU offensive line coach Darrell Funk.

Listen to an exclusive interview with Oklahoma State transfer Caleb Etienne.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down the news of Arizona, Arizona State and Utah joining Colorado as Big 12 members in 2024. 

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into fall camp and discuss which position groups are the biggest story lines, Kalani Sitake talking about the importance of having a physical camp and bold predictions from Mitch and Matt. This week’s show wraps up with Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about who they’d prefer joins the Big 12 from the Pac 12. Producer Nate Slack jumps in for this week’s Top 5 – can Mitch and Matt name the Top 5 leading passers in BYU history in order?

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by BYU radio analyst and KSL Sports Zone radio host Hans Olsen to talk Big 12 expansion and fall camp, which begins this Tuesday, August 1.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the Big 12’s addition of Colorado and what the next move is for the Big 12. BYU radio analyst Hans Olsen joins the show to preview fall camp. The hour comes to an end discussing whether or not the Big 12 should target Utah.

Listen to conversations Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte had with Kody Epps and Dave McCann at Big 12 Media Days earlier this month. The show wraps up with Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte breakdown the conference matchups BYU basketball will have year one in the Big 12 Conference. They check in on the program and provide an update on job openings, recruiting and what the schedule looks like between now and the start of the season. Later, producer Nate Slack joins for this week’s Top 5.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the latest in conference expansion and compare statements made by Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Pac 12 commissioner George Kliavkoff. Later, Mitch and Matt caught up with BYU linebacker Ben Bywater at Big 12 Media Days. This hour wraps up discussing the uniforms released earlier this week by the Indianapolis Colts. Should BYU try that combo?

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte had an exclusive interview with BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe at Big 12 Media Days this past week. Later, Mitch and Matt peel back the curtain to talk about some of the craziest parts of their trip to Texas. The show concludes with this week’s edition of Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by BYU track star Kenneth Rooks who recently won the 3000-meter steeplechase national championship at the USA Track & Field Outdoor championships. Also in this hour is an interview with BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis and this week’s Top 5.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways from Big 12 Media Days that were held earlier this week in Arlington, Texas. Hear an exclusive interview from Cougar head coach Kalani Sitake, as well as sound from Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, Iowa State heach coach Matt Campbell, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap Big 12 Media Days from Arlington, Texas and interview BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte analyze statements made by BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe and Associate AD Chad Lewis last week regarding facilities and Lavell Edwards Stadium. Later, Mitch and Matt are joined by producer Nate Slack for this week’s Top 5 – the last five times BYU painted midfield and the endzones. The group touches on expansion & San Diego State to wrap up hour number two.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the Big 12 Preseason Poll that features the Cougars coming in at No. 11 of 14 before diving into the All-Conference Team selections. Were any Cougars snubbed, and which three members of the BYU football team could be all-conference performers by season’s end?

Mitch Harper had a conversation with starting quarterback Kedon Slovis at a media golf event BYU put on earlier in the week. Get to know his story and hear what he’s working on to be a better quarterback this fall. Mitch and Matt pose the question – is today the biggest day in the history of BYU sports? The show wraps up with Cougar Tales.

Matt Baiamonte caught up with WR coach and passing game coordinator Fesi Sitake at a media golf event BYU put on earlier in the week. Fesi touches on the incoming transfers, his overall thoughts on the transfer portal and how he feels his WR room is looking right now. Later, Matt and Mitch Harper talk about the benefits of having a veteran QB in Slovis for the Cougars’ first year as a P5. The two then battle in the Top 5 and try to remember the five BYU players who scored touchdowns against Cincinnati in 2015 and 2016.

On this first day of Big 12 Conference membership, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk Big 12 and recap some of the festivities planned for this weekend. Associate Athletic Director Chad Lewis joins the show live to talk about what it means for BYU to be in the Big 12 from the perspective of the athletic department, and what things fans may not be completely aware of.

With Mitch Harper away in Florida, Matt Baiamonte and producer Nate Slack tackle topics of conference expansion, what needs to improve with NIL, the BYU offensive line, the Jazz TV deal, Bob Huggins out as WVU MBB head coach and Cougar Tales. Also listen to an interview Nate had with Taysom Hill and an interview Matt had with BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay.

Matt Baiamonte recently spoke with Cougar offensive lineman Connor Pay.

Producer Nate Slack had the opportunity to catch up with Saints utility player Taysom Hill at the Deseret First's Summer Bash earlier this week at Topgolf. Hear what Taysom has to say about reuniting with Jamaal Williams, what it means to have a healthy offseason and what he remembers from the 2013 and 2014 Texas games.

With Mitch Harper away in Florida, Matt Baiamonte and producer Nate Slack talk about the recent football commits, interview four-star Ryner Swanson, interview three-star Enoch Watson and share their Top 5 quarterbacks in BYU history. The show wraps up with a conversation between Matt and wide receiver Chase Roberts and this week’s Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte check in on Jaren Hall, Puka Nacua, Blake Freeland and Zach Wilson to see how they're faring with their respective NFL teams. Mitch and Matt share their predictions on which transfer will be the most impactful for BYU football in 2023, and the show wraps up with this week's edition of Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about Mitch's upcoming trip to Florida and debate whether or not Orlando/UCF will become the most visited road game for BYU fans in the future. Mitch and Matt talk about the transfers BYU football has pulled in this offseason, with the most recent transfer being LB Harrison Taggart from Oregon. Later, Mitch and Matt try to identify the last five BYU first team all-conference running backs in this week's Top 5.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the latest news regarding conference expansion. BYU women's soccer head coach Jennifer Rockwood joins the show to preview their first year as a member of the Big 12 and recap the team's trip to Europe. Later, Mitch and Matt touch on the Big 12's announcement of playing football and basketball games in Mexico.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by current BYU wide receiver and punt return specialist Hobbs Nyberg for a special edition of Cougar Sports Saturday. The trio discuss the kick times that were announced this week and some of the news that came out of the Big 12 meetings in West Virginia. Mitch and Matt battle in this week's Top 5, and Hobbs gives an inside view on all things BYU football in the lead up to the Cougars' first year as a member of the Big 12 Conference. 13 more Saturdays until BYU takes on Sam Houston.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by Greg Wrubell who shares his thoughts on this upcoming season for the BYU football team. Later, they talk about some of their memories attending games with stormy weather. This week’s show wraps up with Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the latest on conference realignment and the financial struggles Pac-12 teams are reportedly facing. The two touch on the chances the Big 12 has of landing both Colorado and Arizona. Producer Nate Slack jumps on to host this week’s Top 5 which covers the last five times BYU beat an FBS opponent by 24+.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss 4-star QB Isaac Wilson committing to Utah and what impact it has on BYU. Later, new BYU tight end Jackson Bowers calls in to share what his offseason has looked like and what he is most looking forward to this year.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte host a loaded show of Cougar Sports Saturday discussing conference expansions rumors surrounding the ACC, Pac 12 and Big 12. Who are some of the new surprise teams the Big 12 is eyeing? Later, listen to interviews with Cougar safety Malik Moore and wide receiver Chase Roberts. In this week's Top 5 Mitch and Matt discuss their top 5 favorite stadiums they have visited and what makes them so special. The show wraps up with UConn transfer wide receiver Keelan Marion joining the show live to talk about what led him to BYU. The show wraps up touching on this week's Cougar Tales.

New transfer running back Deion Smith shares with Mitch Harper and Matt Baimonte what ultimately led him to transfer from Colorado and commit to BYU. With the news of BYU football having the lowest odds of winning the Big 12 this year, they talk about which BYU athletic program is most ready to contend for a Big 12 title right away. Towards the end of the show, Mitch and Matt reflect on some of their favorite BYU memories with their mom.  The show ends with Cougar Tales.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by Eastern Michigan transfer wide receiver Darius Lassiter to talk about what brought him to Provo. Producer Nate Slack hosts this week’s Top 5 segment and quizzes Mitch and Matt on the five single-game 100-yard rushers from last season.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the transfer portal activity from the BYU football and basketball programs this week. BYU basketball guard Trevin Knell joins the show to talk about what this offseason has looked like so far and what is still slated to happen between now and the first game. Mitch and Matt wrap up hour one by talking about the changes being made for basketball season tickets.

Mitch Harper caught up with new BYU basketball players Dawson Baker and Ques Glover to learn what led them to Provo. He also met with former Oregon linebacker Harrison Taggart who recently entered the transfer portal. Could he wind up at BYU? The show wraps up with this week’s edition of Cougar Tales.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into the first win projections of the 2023 season. How does BYU compare to its Big 12 peers? And is it too low, just right or too high? Later, producer Nate Slack jumps in to host this weeks’ edition of the Top 5. Which BYU receivers have caught the most touchdown passes in a single season?

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the wild turn of events that led to Kody Epps entering and withdrawing from the portal in a matter of three days. They also talk about some of the news that has surfaced out of Big 12 meets in Arizona, including the possibility of football and basketball games in Mexico and “modernizing” TV broadcasts with live in-game interviews, mic’ing up coaches and players and giving pre-post-game locker room access to media.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take an early look at which BYU players could be selected in the 2024 NFL draft. Current defensive tackle Caden Haws joins the show to talk about how spring football was for him. The show concludes with some Cougar Tales.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baimaonte break down the Minnesota Vikings selecting Jaren Hall and the Los Angeles Rams drafting Puka Nacua in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. Producer Nate Slack jumps in to host this week’s edition of the Top 5. Blake Freeland was selected in Round 4 earlier today, who were the last five BYU players selected in the 4th round of the NFL draft?

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the Indianapolis Colts selecting Blake Freeland in Round 4 of the NFL Draft. KSL Sports NFL Insider Kyle Ireland hops on to discuss the Colts pick and how he envisions Freeland’s future playing out in Indianapolis.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the recent signing of big man Aly Kahlifa who transferred in from Charlotte and Isaac Davis who committed out of Hillcrest High in Idaho. They touch on BYU losing out on Utah State transfer Steven Ashworth who committed to Creighton and weigh in on other roster changes fans could see before the Cougars tip off in November. Before wrapping the show up with Cougar Tales, the duo talks about dates for games being announced as the upcoming non-conference basketball schedule is coming together.

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Cougar defensive back coach Jenaro Gilford talks with Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte about areas he feels his position group improved throughout spring ball. Mitch and Matt address the news that came out this week concerning the ticket situation for the BYU at TCU game. Producer Nate Slack presents this week’s Top 5 topic which covers the Top 5 sold BYU jerseys at the BYU store. Which appears to be the fan favorite? Hour 2 comes to a close talking about the upcoming BYU Cal rugby game.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the signing of Oklahoma State transfer offensive lineman Caleb Etienne and what it means for the Cougars’ depth. They talk about the first ESPN FPI rankings of the year and give their reasonings as to why the ranking is or isn’t fair. Later, Mitch and Matt talk about the new uniforms Iowa State released and talk about some jerseys they would like to see BYU come out with this season.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte rank the Big 12 quarterbacks and explain why their placement of BYU QB Kedon Slovis. Later, they share their “stench” moment and briefly reminisce on some of the darker times of recent BYU football. Mitch and Matt bring the show to a close by sharing their expectations on the 2023 season and what things needs to happen for the Cougars to comfortably finish with a winning season. This week’s show closes out with Cougar Tales.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk with Jake Retzlaff to hear where his health is at and where he feels he has progressed the most this spring. Mitch and Matt later talk about which positions are still up for grabs before battling in this week's edition of the Top 5 that covers the last five BYU players to score in the NBA playoffs. Hour 2 ends with a conversation about BYU football selling out of season tickets.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways from spring ball and dish out helmet stickers to the players that impressed them most. New incoming transfer linebacker AJ Vongphachanh joins the show live to talk about what went into his decision to come to BYU and what fans can expect from him this year. Hour 1 wraps up re-visiting a couple of takes from March 4.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the report that surfaced this week about the Pac 12 possibly inking a deal with The CW, and when they think the lack of a TV deal will affect the Big 12 conference. Later on, producer Nate Slack introduces this weeks’ Top 5 which covers the most common superstitions amongst sport fans.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about what they saw at the spring scrimmage last week and whether or not fans should be worried about Kedon Slovis or the Cougar offense. Later, Jaren Hall joins Mitch to reminisce on his time in Provo and give an update on what life is like preparing for the NFL draft.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte host a special Friday edition of Cougar Sports Saturday to preview the spring game and address how the Big 12 has impacted spring ball. Hear clips and interviews from Kalani Sitake, Kedon Slovis, Aaron Roderick and Jay Hill in this BYU Spring Football Special.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte interview new defensive line coach, Sione Po’uha. Hear what he has to say about the defensive line unit and what ultimately landed him in Provo. Mitch and Matt talk more about spring ball and share what former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo had to say at the coach’s clinic on Thursday in the IPF. The show wraps up with Cougar Tales.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte catch up with Isaac Rex to get his perspective on spring ball. Mitch and Matt talk about the transfer portal and what impact they expect it have on the football program heading into year one of the Big 12. Producer Nate Slack jumps on for this week’s Top 5 segment that covers the five most viewed BYU football games during Independence.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by former Coug and current Kansas City Chief, Matt Bushman. Mitch and Matt later talk about which players stood out at this year’s Pro Day, and where they’d like to see guys like Puka Nacua land. Hour one closes by talking about the new BYU president, Chase Reese, and what they hope he can accomplish as the BYU President.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their thoughts on another week of spring football. March Madness is in full swing, and Mitch and Matt talk about some of the upsets we’ve seen and where they want to see BYU improve between now and November. QB Cade Fennegan joins the show, and the show wraps up with this week’s Cougar Tales.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte meet up with Aidan Robbins and talk about his journey to Provo. Later, Mitch and Matt battle in the Top 5 that covers the top five point scorers for BYU in the NCAA Tournament.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways through the first round of the NCAA Tournament and sit down for a convo with new linebacker coach, Justin Ena. The two transition into spring football talk towards the end of hour one.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into the first week of spring football practices and have conversations with TE coach Steve Clark and transfer DB Eddie Heckard. They also share their thoughts on the state of the basketball program and attempt to figure out what lies ahead for BYU hoops.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the LMU game in the WCC Tournament. They’re later joined by producer Nate Slack to breakdown #Big12Eats, a menu featuring 10-school-specific food items that will be served at the Big 12 Tournament this year. The three share their ideas for what BYU’s food would be and read submissions from texters. Cougar Tales concludes the show covering storylines we didn’t have time to talk about.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by Kelly Poppinga to preview 2023 spring practices. The two battle in this week's Top 5 and then touch on Jaren Hall, Puka Nacua and Blake Freeland who are participating in the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the wild comeback BYU had against Portland in the Second Round of the WCC Tournament before transitioning into realignment talk. The hour closes talking about spring football practices and listening to statements from head coach Kalani Sitake, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and defensive coordinator Jay Hill.

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College football insider Brett McMurphy of Action Network joins Matt Baiamonte to talk about the ongoing Pac-12 media rights negotiations and what effect it could have on the Big 12. He also gives his thoughts on the new Big 12 conference and what could be in store for BYU in year one.

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College football insider Brett McMurphy joins the program to try and explain what is going on with the Pac-12 and Matt Baiamonte and producer Nate Slack share their thoughts on possible expansion, their top 5 favorite moments of basketball in the WCC and some of the rule changes college football may have in 2023. 

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte bring Kyle Ireland on to talk about the NBA All-Star events taking place in downtown Salt Lake. Later, they breakdown the final regular season matchup against Saint Mary’s as a member of the WCC. The show wraps up, as always, with Cougar Tales.

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Producer Nate Slack joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte battle for a Top 5 list that covers the top three-point shooting freshmen in BYU basketball history.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by Dave McCann as they discuss BYU basketball and football. Later, Mitch and Matt battle in a Top 5 that covers the top freshmen three-point shooters in BYU history.

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap BYU's tough loss to Santa Clara on Thursday and talk about what areas the Cougars need to improve on going forward. With the NBA All Star game being played in Salt Lake City, they exchange their favorite All-Star game activities and memories. The hour wraps up by taking a look at the first SP+ rankings of the 2023 football season and discussing where BYU lands in comparison to its Big 12 counterparts.

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BYU baseball head coach Trent Pratt provides a season preview for the baseball program. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the top BYU Super Bowl moments and dive into whether or not Andy Reid is the most accomplished BYU football alum ever. The show wraps up by going over Cougar Tales.

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Mitch harper and Matt Baiamonte catch up with freshman hooper Richie Saunders before discussing the Pepperdine loss. The two later clash in this week's Top 5. Who are currently the Top 5 football/basketball programs in the country?

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the Pac-12 looking at adding SDSU and SMU and talk about what moves they’d like to see the Big 12 make next. Would they be in favor of the Big 12 inviting Utah? 

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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte recap the BYU win over LMU on Thursday night and welcome new BYU running back LJ Martin to Cougar Sports Saturday. The show wraps up with Cougar Tales, touching on other BYU stories we missed during the show.

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