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Jason Walker brings the latest in Utah State sports, starting with an interview with USU men's basketball guard MJ Collins Jr. Then he looks back at portions of his interviews at Utah State football media day, particularly those with offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven and defensive coordinator Nick Howell.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker share their thoughts about the Utah State men's basketball open practice Monday night in the Wayne Estes Center. Post-practice audio from Jerrod Calhoun and Tucker Anderson. Utah State football opens fall camp. Audio from Bronco Mendenhall and offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven.

Utah State football head coach Bronco Mendenhall speaks with the media at the team's media day. He discusses the House settlement, his changing role as a head coach, the commitment from the university even in a time without a full-time athletics director, along with what he's seen from his players and coaching staff this offseason.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about Mammoth Week. Eric catches up with Mike Folta and Adrian Denny as Utah Mammoth visit the Eccles Ice Arena. Is there a rivalry brewing between USU and New Mexico? Utah State men's basketball will be holding an open practice for the public. Comments from Utah State women's basketball players Elise Livingston, Jamisyn Heaton and Macie Brown. 

Jason Walker was joined by Ajay Salvesen on the Full Court Press to talk the latest in Utah State sports. USU men's basketball held another open practice with the media in attendance. Jason and Ajay were both there to witness that and talk to Jerrod Calhoun and players afterward. They give their latest thoughts on the Aggies and what the team will look like this season.

Jason Walker breaks down the latest in Cache Valley related sports on the Full Court Press on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM The FAN. Utah State is returning two veteran tight ends, Broc Lane and Josh Sterzer. They give the Aggies a deep tight end room that Jason believes could make the USU offense dangerous when combined with a running QB in Bryson Barnes. Kyle Filipowki was named the Las Vegas Summer League MVP. The honor is a good one for the second-year big, though Jason cautioned being too optimistic about the kind of player Filipowski will become. Jordan Love was named the 68th-best player in the NFL according to its players. It's a drop from his No. 34 ranking last year, but Jason argues there's plenty of room to expect Love to have a return to his top form in 2025. Jalen Royals is also looking like he could be challenging to be the WR2 in Kansas City. A few weeks ago, a memo sent out by the College Sports Commission threatened to hurt Utah State's ability to provide NIL funds to its players

Jason Walker recaps the weekend and events on Monday in the world of sports. Memphis tried to buy its way into the Big 12 but got rejected. Will that failure lead the Tigers to aim for Pac-12 membership? Jason gives his thoughts on Mountain West Media Days with what Bronco Mendenhall said and Utah State getting picked 9th in the preseason poll. Bryson Barnes is officially the starting quarterback. And Jason argues that USU has a more talented roster than pretty much everyone is giving the Aggies credit for.  Also, the WNBA Players are demanding more salary, do they deserve that money?

Full interview with Utah State head coach Bronco Mendenhall from Mountain West Conference football media days in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Eric Frandsen and Craig Hislop react to a full day of interviews with coaches from the Mountain West football media days in Las Vegas.

Eric Frandsen and Craig Hislop do the Full Court Press live from Mountain West football media days in Las Vegas. Interview with UNLV players DeAngelo Irvin Jr. and Jake Pope. Interview with College Football Playoff Executive Director Rich Clark.

Eric Frandsen and Ajay Salvesen react to Utah State's announcement naming Sandy Barbour USU's interim AD. Replay and reactions to Bronco Mendenhall interview from Mountain West football media days.

Eric Frandsen and Ajay Salvesen talk about the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. How are former Aggies doing so far? How are the young players for the Utah Jazz performing and progressing? Utah State women's basketball adds a new assistant coach. The search for an interim AD at USU continues. Should the NCAA tournament expand? There are pros and cons. Major League Baseball standings at the All Star break.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in local sports in Cache Valley. Who are the potential candidates for Utah State's interim athletics director? Jason and Eric go over a short list of names. After a Thursday memo sent out by the College Sports Commission, collectives and now lawyers are lashing back at the enforcement of NIL contracts by the NIL Go clearinghouse. Ace Bailey is on the injury report for the first Las Vegas Summer League game, how much will this impact his hype and development with the Jazz?

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about Utah State's search for an interim director of athletics. Early issues with NIL Go and USU's Blue A Collective. Former Aggies performing in the Las Vegas Summer League. Which players need to shine for Utah Jazz in Vegas?

Utah State men's basketball assistant coach Ben Asher joined the Full Court Press with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker to discuss the upcoming season. Hear about how the team is progressing, how the coaching staff reacted to the addition of Grand Canyon to the schedule and more.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about the latest in local sports. To start the show, the duo discuss Utah State men's basketball with the team's assistant coach, Ben Asher. Then, a discussion on the biggest news of the week, the departure of Utah State athletics director Diana Sabau, who is leaving to become the deputy AD at the University of Maryland. What is her legacy at Utah State and what is next for the Aggies' athletics department?

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest in local sports. John Collins has been traded from Utah. What does this say about the Jazz's strategy for this upcoming season given the departures of Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson last year? The NBA Summer League began over the weekend, Ace Bailey struggled but other young players thrived. Jason and Eric give their thoughts on what to expect from these players the rest of the summer. Teresa Gould had a few comments on John Canzano and Jon Wilner's podcast about the future of the Pac-12.

Eric Frandsen looks at the Utah Jazz Summer League roster, players to watch this summer for the Jazz. Former Aggies land on NBA summer league rosters, including Darius Brown, Great Osobor, Max Shulga, Steven Ashworth, and Josh Uduje. Announcements from USU: new video boards installed at the football stadium; Max Bent elevated to assistant coach for USU basketball. Games to watch on the 4th of July

Interview with Dalton Forsythe, the new director of Blue A Collective.

Interview with Utah State men's basketball player Zach Keller.

Eric Frandsen visits with Utah State men's basketball newcomer Zach Keller. Dalton Forsythe has been elevated to the director of Blue A Collective. How things have changed with NIL at Utah State. Salt Lake City Summer League ticket giveaway.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about the biggest trades and free agency signings in the NBA so far. Former Utah Jazz players on the move: Jordan Clarkson to New York, Simone Fontecchio to the Miami Heat. Audio from Utah Jazz rookie introductory news conference.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen welcome on Michael Adams of the Austin Sports Journal to talk about Texas State joining the Pac-12. Jason and Eric also share their thoughts on the addition now that it's official. A lot of big NBA news over the weekend as well, especially locally. Sam Merrill signed a contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Utah Jazz made multiple moves, dealing Collin Sexton and buying out Jordan Clarkson.

Jason Walker is once again joined by JD Walker of KVNU Aggie GameDay to talk more about the latest in local sports. Drama spread like wildfire across the internet about whether Ace Bailey would report to Utah after the Jazz took him with the fifth overall pick in the draft. How concerning is the situation? The Mountain West had two players drafted in the NBA Draft, with a few more players with ties to the Mountain West and/or Utah State getting taken or signing undrafted free agent contracts. The Utah Mammoth have already made waves with one big trade. Another could be in the works on draft night.

Jason Walker is joined by JD Walker to discuss the big day for the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth on Wednesday. The Utah Jazz drafted Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft. How does he fit in Utah's future and does he even want to be with the Jazz? Also, a look at the second pick of the first round where Utah took Walter Clayton Jr. The Utah Mammoth made a big swing by trading for JJ Peterka. How does that change the trajectory of the team for next year?

Utah State men's basketball forward Tucker Anderson joined the Full Court Press to discuss his first year with the Aggies in the 2024-25 season, his experiences with the Spectrum and with the team overall. Also, a look at his improvements in the offseason and the prospects for the team in the 2025-26 season.

Utah State men's basketball forward Tucker Anderson joins the show to discuss his time with Utah State so far and looking ahead to next year with the Aggies. Reports from ESPN and others say that Texas State will receive an invite to the Pac-12 by June 30. How good of an addition are the Bobcats? The NBA Draft is tonight, who will the Utah Jazz end up drafting at No. 5?

David Iweze visits with members of the media following an open practice by the Utah State men's basketball team.

Kolby King visits with members of the media following an open practice by Utah State men's basketball.

Mason Falslev visits with members of the media following an open practice for Utah State men's basketball team.

Jerrod Calhoun visits with the media after Utah State men's basketball team held an open practice.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker react to Utah State men's basketball open practice. Interviews with Jerrod Calhoun, Kolby King, Mason Falslev and David Iweze.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about the Pac-12 media deal with CBS and what it means for the new conference. Audio from Teresa Gould interview about the media deal and turning the conference's attention to expansion. Oklahoma City wins the NBA Championship. Can they keep their team together? Pick 6 results.  

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the lawsuit filed by Wisconsin against Miami for poaching a football player who was "under contract." Jerrod Calhoun adds Johnny Hill and Curran Walsh to his coaching staff at Utah State. Exciting game 6 for Indiana leads to a definitive game 7 in the NBA Finals.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker look at all the NBA Mock Drafts out there to see what people are saying about the players the Utah Jazz might select at #5, #21, #43 and #53. Where Luke Kearney might appear in Utah State men's basketball's lineup. NBA Finals Game 6 preview. Pick 6

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker interview new Utah State men's basketball forward Luke Kearney. They talk to him about the decision to leave Air Force for Utah State, playing in the Spectrum as an opponent, what his skill sets look like and his plans to develop as a player in the offseason.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker visit with new Utah State men's basketball player Luke Kearney. Sacramento State moves to the Big West. But what will they do with football? Projections of TV revenue for Pac-12.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest news regarding Pac-12 expansion. ESPN is reporting that Texas State are "heavy favorites" to be the next addition to the Pac-12 and are also reporting a potential media deal valued around $9 million per school. The NBA Finals are also rolling on, with Game 5 straight ahead. A big trade involving Desmond Bane has also been agreed upon, how does that impact the Utah Jazz and how could other potential offseason deals impact Utah as well? And, to wrap up the show, Pick Six results.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in local sports, starting with their picks for players they think will have breakout seasons for Utah State football. Also, more details have been reported about the new "NIL Go" clearinghouse that will monitor NIL deals in college sports. And a look at Logan Hammer and Shelby Jensen's success at the NCAA Nationals this week.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in local sports. Utah State basketball has two more games reportedly added to their non-conference schedule. Jason and Eric discuss the difficulty and make-up of the non-conference slate. College basketball is making rule changes and considering others, including moving from playing games with two halves and going to the more commonly used quarters system. The NBA Finals continue with an exciting Game 3 with Indiana taking a 2-1 series lead.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker visit with Mike Folta, radio play-by-play voice of Utah Mammoth, about the team's offseason so far and what could still happen for the team's roster. Underrated Utah State football players to watch for. Kickoff and TV for Vanderbilt game announced. Could/Should the Jazz trade John Collins? Stat that Blew My Mind  

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the lates in Utah State, Mountain West and Pac-12 sports. Pac-12 expansion appears to finally be just around the corner. Who are the most likely candidates to join the conference at this point? Phil Steele's preseason magazine is out, what does he think of Utah State and the Mountain West as a whole? A look at the top position battles to keep an eye on during Utah State football fall camp.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the news from over the weekend about the House vs NCAA settlement and how it may affect college sports in the future. Ross Dellenger reports that the Pac-12 is getting close to formalizing its media package. NBA Finals have been up and down while NHL Finals have been all gas no brakes.  Pick 6 results

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the news that Memphis and Utah State will face each other in men's basketball on February 14, 2026 in Logan as part of a home-and-home arrangement. Who are the best returning basketball players for the Mountain West next season? Game 1 of the NBA finals was exciting. Did anyone tune in to watch it?

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview the NBA Finals featuring Oklahoma City and Indiana with their reasons to tune in. Are any Utah Jazz players ranked in the Ringer's Top 100 players? Teresa Gould speaks out in favor of Pac-12 and its future in the expanded College Football Playoff. Pick 6

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about Utah Valley's decision to leave the WAC for the Big West. What will happen to Utah Tech and Southern Utah? How does the move affect the landscape of college sports? ESPN releases its first Football Power Index for 2025. What does it say about Utah State and the rest of the Mountain West? Game 1 for Stanley Cup Final features geographic extremes: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about the Utah Jazz decision to hire Austin Ainge away from the Boston Celtics. How might he change the trajectory of the Jazz? Tom Thibodeau fired at New York. The NBA is too impatient with its coaches. Former Utah State Aggie Ian Martinez works out for the Utah Jazz. Stat that Blew My Mind

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk about the future of the Pac-12. The 5 departing Mountain West schools formally file their paperwork to depart the conference. Athlon and Sporting News rank coaches throughout the Mountain West.  Utah State athletes Logan Hammer and Shelby Jensen qualify for nationals in track and field. USU women's basketball add another international player: Marina Asensio. Pick 6 results

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker detail USU football's spring newcomers. Ongoing debates about the future of the College Football Playoff...and which format would benefit the future Pac-12 the most. Talk about trading for Zion Williamson should cool off with recent rape allegations. Utah State Athletics recognized for its service in the community.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in Cache Valley sports TV and kickoff times for most of Utah State's football schedule were released. A look at when the Aggies will be playing, a review of their strength of schedule and their path to bowl eligibility. Anthony Edwards said he was "excited" after his team's loss in the Western Conference Finals, referencing what he believes is a bright future. Is that a good attitude for a star? Utah State women's basketball added another international recruit. And another edition of Pick 6  

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the possibility of the Utah Jazz trading for Zion Williamson. Conference finals continue. Will the Thunder finish off the Timberwolves? What would the Jazz look like if they decided to keep either Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell? Miles Byrd is returning to San Diego State, how that affects the 2025-26 Mountain West basketball season. Utah State women's basketball adds a post player and a new assistant coach. Stat that Blew My Mind