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All things BYU sports - Cougar football, basketball and more, plus commentary on other sports both amateur and professional.

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    Extended Pregame Coverage for BYU @ Oklahoma State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 50:28


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview the final regular season game for BYU football at No. 20 Oklahoma State. Hear our weekly conversation with tight end Isaac Rex, bold predictions from Mitch and Matt, and score predictions.

    BYU basketball takes down ranked SDSU and bold predictions for BYU Iowa State football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 37:49


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by BYUtv analyst Dave McCann. Mitch and Matt share their stats of the day, players to watch and bold predictions for BYU versus Iowa State. The show wraps up with a new edition of Cougar Tales.

    Inside Cougar Football with Tyler Batty and the return of the Top 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 38:44


    Listen to a portion of Mitch Harper's weekly conversations with BYU defensive end Tyler Batty as he and the rest of the defense look to move on from last week's setback at West Virginia. The Top 5 makes a return this week, find out who comes out on top in our favorite segment of the show. 

    BYU looks to clinch bowl eligibility against Iowa State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 35:41


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take a look at the game between BYU and Iowa State. Hear what Iowa Satate head coach Matt Campbell had to say about the Cyclones' trip to Provo and what things Aaron Roderick had to say about the quarterback situation. Get to know Iowa State with Iowa State insider Alec Busse before this week's Big 12 Conference Check-in.

    Extended Pregame Coverage for BYU @ West Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 102:57


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview the Cougars' upcoming game against West Virginia. BYU will see a new quarterback for the first time all season with Jake Retzlaff getting the start in place of an injured Kedon Slovis. What changes should we expect to see from the offense, and how does the team bounce back from a big loss at Texas? Get geared up for game number 9 with extended pregame coverage.

    Extended Pregame Coverage for BYU @ Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 81:50


    Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview the matchup between BYU and Texas and have conversations with BYU TE Isaac Rex, WR coach Fesi Sitake, P Ryan Rehkow, and Texas insider Eric Henry.

    Extended Pregame Coverage for BYU vs Texas Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 87:02


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk with BYU TE Isaac Rex, DE Tyler Batty, RB Miles Davis, DL coach Sione Po'uha and Texas Tech sideline reporter, Chris Level. Listen to the end to hear Mitch and Matt on players to watch, bold predictions and who they think will win the game in week's extended pregame coverage of BYU vs Texas Tech.

    Extended Pregame Coverage for BYU @ TCU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 15:48


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share players to watch, bold predictions and who they think will win the game in this week's extended pregame coverage of BYU at TCU.

    What should expectations be for BYU basketball this season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 43:36


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk Cougar hoops as BYU basketball practices get underway! Listen to interviews with assistant coach Cody Fueger and senior guard Trevin Knell as they approach the start of the 2023-24 basketball season.

    Insider Cougar Football with Isaac Rex and Tyler Batty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 44:33


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk with BYU tight end Isaac Rex and defensive end Tyler Batty as the Cougars approach the midway point of the season.

    Evaluating BYU football after 5 games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 37:19


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down the Cougar football team and analyze what has gone well and what needs work after five weeks of play. Hour one wraps up discussing who the highest paid coaches are in the Big 12.

    Inside Cougar Football with Isaac Rex: Cincinnati Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 25:15


    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.

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    Bonus Interview: BYU LB Max Tooley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 8:41


    Listen to this exclusive interview of BYU linebacker Max Tooley catching up with Matt Baiamonte as the Cougars prepare to take on Cincinnati in the first ever Big 12 matchup in Lavell Edwards Stadium!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    BYU @ Kansas: Extended Pregame Coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 81:13


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview the matchup between BYU and the Kansas Jayhawks. Hear from a Kansas insider as well as BYU safety Ethan Slade, running back coach Harvey Unga and defensive back Eddie Heckard. Mitch and Matt share their players to watch, key stats to follow and bold predictions. Extended pregame wraps up with score predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Keys to a BYU victory and this week's score predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 61:43


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Previewing Arkansas with Arkansas insider Tye Richardson and Isaac Rex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 39:07


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Players to watch & bold predictions for BYU vs Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 31:31


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Extended Pregame Coverage for BYU vs SUU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 65:39


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Interview with new 4-star BYU basketball commit Marcus Adams Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 6:38


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Score predictions for BYU versus Sam Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 36:17


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside Cougar Football with tight end Isaac Rex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 39:05


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Things to watch in BYU's season opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 38:38


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BYU Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 39:36


    Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte host a one-hour special BYU Season Preview as the 2023 football season opener is just days away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An early look at Sam Houston & Could the Big 12 be expanding again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 39:18


    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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Getting to know the Bearkats with Sam Houston radio PxP Carlos Zimmermann

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 14:54


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dave McCann shares what he's most excited to watch in BYU vs Sam Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 39:48


    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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Final personnel notes before Game 1 & talking game day traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 41:08


    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Welcome To Cougar Nation (Teaser For New BYU Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 5:31


    Cougar Sports Saturday hosts Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte have launched a new BYU radio show called "Cougar Nation." Cougar Nation takes place every Monday night from 6-7 p.m. on KSL NewsRadio. Here's a snippet of the first episode. Subscribe to Cougar Nation to listen to the entirety of episode one. Every Monday night, you can have your voice heard by calling in or texting the show. Subscribe to the new Cougar Nation Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-nation/id1703788980 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ue Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CpD0pbIcCLwGyciPDnmmC Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id1435930251See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Discussing the loss of Micah Harper, hearing from key players & post scrimmage conversations from Lavell Edwards Stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 96:16


    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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU DE Aisea Moa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 1:55


    Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU defensive end Aisea Moa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU DE Bodie Schoonover

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 2:42


    Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU defensive end Bodie Schoonover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU RB Hinckley Ropati

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 5:43


    Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU running back Hinckley Ropati.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU WR Hobbs Nyberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 1:43


    Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU wide receiver and return specialist Hobbs Nyberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU LB Isaiah Glasker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 3:31


    Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU DT Jackson Cravens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 1:53


    Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU defensive tackle and Boise State transfer Jackson Cravens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU OL Jake Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 2:59


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU S Malik Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 5:25


    Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU safety Malik Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS INTERVIEW: BYU OL Paul Maile

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 3:13


    Listen to an exclusive interview with BYU offensive lineman and Utah transfer Paul Maile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 5 & BYU Basketball Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 37:06


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BYU DC Jay Hill live reaction from Saturday's scrimmage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 39:34


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sharing fall camp observations & talking with WR Talmage Gunther

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 39:05


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Putting a bow on expansion and talking fall camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 35:36


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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