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1. HEART OF THE MATTER 1A. Record-Breaking Missionary Numbers — Pres. Oaks at New Mission Leader Seminar At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders (June 18–21, Provo MTC), President Dallin H. Oaks announced that the Church will soon have the largest number of full-time missionaries in its history, surpassing the current 87,000+ serving worldwide. The surge is driven by the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries (following the November policy change lowering the minimum age from 19) and the addition of 55 new missions in July, bringing the global total to 506. President Oaks outlined three characteristics defining the restored Church: (1) the fulness of doctrine (including eternal marriage between a man and a woman); (2) priesthood authority and keys; and (3) a unique testimony of Christ grounded in modern revelation and the First Vision. Sister Kristin Oaks also spoke, sharing six core truths missionaries teach. Source: Church Newsroom, June 20, 2026 Note: Strong potential for discussion on what ‘only true and living church’ means in a pluralistic world — Richie angle? 1B. New Hymn ‘Welcome Home’ — The Story Behind It Composer Andrea Brett explains how a 2017 encounter with Demetrius O’Neal — a recent convert serving as a greeter at a Spokane ward on a snowy Sunday morning — inspired her hymn ‘Welcome Home,’ now published in the new Hymns for Home and Church. Brett submitted 10 pieces when the global hymnbook was announced in 2018; this was the only one she’d written before the call. She received confirmation of its selection in February 2025, then had a full-circle moment when she and O’Neal sat near each other at the April 2025 General Conference as the Tabernacle Choir performed it. O’Neal’s name appears in the hymn’s tune name as a tribute. The hymn is now translated and sung globally. Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document 1C. Family History Records Are a ‘Sacred Thread’ — Elder Bragg at International Archivists Congress Elder Mark A. Bragg, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Family History Department and FamilySearch International, was a keynote speaker at the III Congress of Archivists: Digital Archive Expo (DA-EXPO), held June 8–12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. He called family history records ‘the thin but sacred thread’ tying people together across generations, and argued that records are ‘in a very real sense, witnesses.’ Elder Bragg framed the digital revolution in genealogy in moral terms: for most of history, access to records was shaped by ‘proximity, resources and specialized knowledge,’ but today a record created in one place can be preserved in another, indexed in a third, and discovered by someone on the other side of the world. ‘The reach is astonishing. The speed is breathtaking. The possibilities are almost beyond measure.’ He also said that ‘access is an act of kindness’ — records only fulfill their divine purpose when they are found, understood, and used. His core message: preserving memory is an act of hope. ‘It says that the past is not dead to us and that the future deserves more than fragments.’ Source: Church News, June 17, 2026 Angle: Great ‘quiet but meaningful’ story — LDS family history going global and leveling the playing field for genealogy worldwide. 1D. America Gives — All 50 States Receive Food Donations The Church completed a milestone in its ‘America Gives’ initiative by delivering a shipping container of food to Hilo, Hawaii — marking all 50 states reached. The initiative aims to deliver 250 truckloads of food nationwide in 2026 to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary. In Hawaii, the food went to The Food Basket, distributed to 10 local nonprofits. Notably, 42% of residents on the island of Hawaii face food insecurity — the state’s highest rate. Rosie Rios, chair of America 250 and former U.S. Treasurer, praised the milestone. Local Methodist pastor Ted Lesnett said recipients will know ‘when they were hungry, someone cared.’ Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document 1E. Church Donates $250,000 NZD to Christchurch Anglican Cathedral Rebuild The Church announced a NZ$250,000 donation (June 19, 2026) toward the restoration of Christchurch’s iconic Anglican Cathedral — damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. Elder Peter F. Meurs (Pacific Area President) and Anglican Bishop Peter Carrell presided at the announcement. The donation comes as the project faces a $45M funding shortfall and an overall $219M budget. The Christchurch City Council has offered $15M contingent on government and Anglican Church matches. Notably, a New Zealand Buddhist community made a similar gift in 2023 — the LDS donation continues a cross-faith pattern of support for the heritage project. Source: Richie’s document Angle: Rare and heartwarming — LDS funds an Anglican cathedral. Good interfaith story. 1F. Central America Humanitarian Blitz — 5 Projects, 500,000+ People In late May and early June 2026, the Church announced five humanitarian projects across Central America (with Sister J. Anette Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, representing the Church). Projects include: the ‘Windows of Light’ eyecare program in El Salvador (350,000+ screenings to date); safe water access for 250,000+ in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (with UNICEF); nearly 750 computers/tablets donated to 66 educational institutions in Guatemala; and medical equipment for the ‘La Mascota’ children’s hospital in Nicaragua. Source: Church Newsroom, June 2026 2. FAITH & DOCTRINE 2A. President Christofferson in Philadelphia & Toronto A busy week of ministry for President D. Todd Christofferson: He offered the invocation at Becket’s Canterbury Medal Gala in Philadelphia (multifaith event celebrating religious liberty), alongside Elder Gary E. Stevenson and others. The group also visited the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — fitting, ahead of America’s 250th. Christofferson reflected on D&C 101 and the Constitution’s purpose to protect ‘all flesh.’ From Philadelphia, he and Sister Christofferson traveled to Toronto, meeting 250+ missionaries in the Canada Toronto Mission weeks before it divides into three missions (Toronto West, Toronto East, and Montreal). He also spoke to hundreds of LDS youth, with one — Amelia Fischer — saying ‘no amount of words can describe how I felt tonight.’ Source: Richie’s document / Church Newsroom 2B. BYU Scholar Study: Religion Adds 7.6 Years to Life The BYU Wheatley Institute is releasing three reports analyzing 3,000 of the most scientifically rigorous studies (culled from 60,000+ papers by Duke University) on religion and health. Key findings: 33/34 studies show improved social health; 10/11 show improved mental health; 7/8 show improved physical health. Regular worshippers live an average of 7.6 years longer (up to 13.7 years longer for African Americans). A ‘landmark finding’: 256 studies show religion prevents/aids recovery from substance abuse (vs. 6 showing negative impact). Author Loren Marks recommends public health frameworks treat religious involvement like exercise recommendations. Source: Richie’s document 2C. Elder Soares Testifies in the Philippines Elder Ulisses Soares completed a two-week ministry in the Philippines (mid-May 2026), meeting with 600+ young single adults in Cebu, 450+ in Quezon City, and 340+ missionaries at the Philippines MTC. His recurring message: ‘His arms are extended to all of us.’ The Philippines has more than 905,000 Latter-day Saints — the Church’s fourth-largest national membership. Two new temples were also dedicated in the Philippines this month: the Davao Philippines Temple (Elder Renlund, May 3) and the Bacolod Philippines Temple (Elder Andersen, May 31). Source: Church Newsroom, June 17, 2026 3. CULTURE & CURIOSITIES 3A. LDS Author in Everyman’s Library — A First BYU biology and bioethics professor Steven L. Peck has reportedly become the first Latter-day Saint author included in the prestigious Everyman’s Library series (publishing canonical English fiction since 1906). His 2012 novella A Short Stay in Hell — a philosophical horror story about a Mormon man condemned to an afterlife library containing every possible book — went viral on BookTok and found a new audience. A literature historian noted: ‘No Mormon or Mormon-adjacent writer that I know of has ever been featured in this prestigious series.’ The Salt Lake Tribune covered the story, noting the irony that a theological horror story marks one of the most significant moments in LDS literary history. Source: Salt Lake Tribune / Richie’s document 3B. The Sasine Family — 40 Countries Before Age 1 Keith and Chelsea Sasine, an LDS couple stationed in Germany (Keith is an Army oral surgeon), made history in November 2025 by taking their youngest daughter Mia to 40 countries before her first birthday (March–November 2025), using a Honda Odyssey for European road trips. The family of six (including Izzy, 10; Abby, 9; and John, 4) attends local wards wherever they travel — a faith anchor the couple says strengthened their testimony and taught their kids the importance of the Sabbath globally. They’re planning a move to Colorado Springs in 2026. Source: Richie’s document 3C. Jen Affleck (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) Expecting Baby #4 Jen Affleck, 27-year-old star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing with the Stars alum, announced June 18 that she and husband Zac Affleck are expecting their fourth child. She shared the news on Instagram captioned ‘Chapter Four.
I break down Behren Morton as a prospect and review his film.
Coach is joined by NFL game analyst and commentator Charles Davis to discuss the serious legal and collegiate implications surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton and his recent gambling allegations. The pair contrast the modern landscape of college athletics—where universities, professional leagues, and broadcast partners actively generate revenue from sports betting—with the historical strict prohibitions, penalties, and warnings players traditionally faced regarding gambling. They examine the quarterback's potential legal defense strategy, which reports indicate may focus on the NCAA’s own financial ties to the gambling industry and a defense related to mental health and gambling addiction, while exploring the complications this case presents for college athletic administrators, the possibility of a court-ordered injunction allowing him to play, and how the evolution of high-dollar NIL contracts complicates mid-contract transfers between schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth Recap the 2026 Patriots Rookie Minicamp. They share their observations on what stood out, the players they're looking forward to seeing in future camps, and the UDFAs who made their mark. They discuss a potential backup quarterback battle after Behren Morton showed flashes of promise. Plus, they talk about the 2026 schedule release week, the Patriots heading back to Germany, and their 2026 opponents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether the Cleveland Browns should take a risk on Behren Morton and analyze the cultural shifts needed in the locker room. They break down the Cavaliers' playoff series and defensive strategies used against Cade Cunningham. Lima shares a wild story about a massive crane collapsing in his neighborhood, and they explore rumors regarding LeBron James possibly returning to Cleveland. 01:20 - Browns QB Risks 07:15 - Cavs Playoff Analysis 12:15 - Neighborhood Crane Collapse 18:00 - Crane Extraction Reaction 21:15 - LeBron Future Rumors 31:25 - Guardians Game Recap 35:15 - Vogt Living Situation
CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick welcome East-West Shrine Bowl director Eric Galko to break down the Patriots' 2026 draft class, including getting his thoughts on Eli Raridon and Behren Morton—both of whom attended the Shrine Bowl this past February. Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:
KJ Carson carries the torch on WEEI's continuous Pats Draft coverage; bringing you first reactions, the latest audio, and breaking updates on the biggest trades & biggest surprises of this Draft.
KJ Carson carries the torch on WEEI's continuous Pats Draft coverage; bringing you first reactions, the latest audio, and breaking updates on the biggest trades & biggest surprises of this Draft.
Clint Scott and Dr. Mike Gustafson discuss Red Raider baseball preparing for Tarleton State as well as an injury update for tonight, thoughts from Behren Morton and his top 30 visits with NFL teams, rumors surrounding former Red Raider Guard Christian Anderson, Play of the Day highlights the last time the Red Raider baseball team faced off against Tarleton St. as well as Audi Crooks pay day news, as an NCAA basketball coach is it better to sign the All-star freshman coming out of high school or hit the transfer portal instead.
The Green Bay Packers could use a jolt when it comes to the pass rush, and Texas Tech University may have what they're looking for. The Packers hosted edge-rusher Romello Height on a Top 30 visit, as well as his teammate, nose tackle Lee Hunter. Marques highlights all 27 of their reported Top 30 Visits, including Stephen F. Austin cornerback Charles Demmings and another Texas Tech Red Raider in quarterback Behren Morton, who could be a candidate to be Green Bay's QB2 of the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a jam-packed episode this week, full of NFL Draft prospect breakdowns and potential landing spots. Jeff Mans reveals his final NFL Draft prospect rankings here and gives deep dives on each and every player, including the best and worst potential landing spots. He discusses what goes into these evaluations and what likely leads to different grades compared to other draft analysts. If the names Taylen Green, Behren Morton, Terion Stewart, Demond Claiborne, Chris Bell, Ted Hurst, and Oscar Delp don't ring a bell, then this is an episode you simply cannot afford to miss. Mans also reacts to Dianna Russini resigning from The Athletic amid the controversial photos of her and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. There is also a big announcement of a brand new “Parents Corner” discord room on the Fantasy Guru dot com discord, where parents, young and old, can help support each other through the tough years of parenting. Remember to share the show with a friend, hit the like, favorite, heart, thumbs up, subscribe, and comment buttons for this episode!
Rob Breaux, Chris Sneed, and Jeff McGuire discuss the Big 12 basketball action from last night, Sneed gives his balls and strikes on Rob's statements, and possible new rules for college football. Rob then asks the guys to rank the top six in Men's Big 12 Basketball, and Jeff makes the statement that Behren Morton has the most to gain from the combine.
Well, that didn’t take long! Three of the top four seeds in this year’s College Football Playoffs bit the dust in the quarterfinals this week. Only top-ranked Indiana (now 14-0) remains alive heading into next week’s semifinal round. We are into Year #2 of the 12-team College Football Playoffs. Last year, all four top seeded teams lost after a bye week. The 2024 top seed Oregon lost to eventual champion and #8 seed Ohio State. Second seeded Georgia, #3 Boise State, and #4 Arizona State lost in the quarterfinal round, too. This year, add three more top teams to the “one and done” party. Say good-bye to #2 seed Ohio State, #3 Georgia, and #4 Texas Tech. Those three teams all had to wait nearly a month before ESPN (oops, I mean the College Football Playoff Committee) allowed them to play their first game in this drawn-out post-season event. The top-seed Indiana Hoosiers finally figured out the secret formula on how to survive the long wait to play football again. They blasted #9 seed Alabama 38-3 on New Year’s Day to become the only favorite remaining in this year’s College Football Playoffs. Here are a few thoughts about this week’s four College Football Playoff games Game 1 – Cotton Bowl – #10 seed Miami (FL) 24, #2 Ohio State 14 The Miami Hurricanes displayed a powerful gale force defense in blowing away 10-point favorite Ohio State Buckeyes in Wednesday night’s New Year’s Eve playoff game. The Canes jumped to a 14-0 halftime advantage and never looked back. Miami’s bruising running attack featuring senior Mark Fletcher, Jr. out-rushed the defending national champion Ohio State 153 yards to just 45. The ability to keep the football out of the Buckeyes’ hands late in the game hindered the chances of Ohio State making a comeback. Miami will play in next Thursday’s semifinal game at the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix. Game 2 – Orange Bowl – #5 Oregon 23, #4 Texas Tech 0 Texas Tech definitely has a first-class defensive unit! This game’s final score should have been much, much worse for the Red Raiders if their exceptional defense had allowed a few more touchdowns in this very lopsided affair. The Oregon Ducks’ offense misfired on several opportunities but still had plenty of points to beat the worst offense (by far) we have seen in recent college football memory. Need an example? Texas Tech’s senior quarterback Behren Morton passed for just 137 yards, lost 32 yards on six carries, was intercepted twice, fumbled once, and sacked four times. Ouch. Oregon (now 13-1) moves on to play next Friday night against top seeded Indiana in a rematch of a game won by the Hoosiers 30-20 at Eugene, Oregon in October. Game 3 – Rose Bowl – #1 Indiana 38, #9 Alabama 3 The 14-0 Hoosiers dominated this game and put on a clinic in dispatching ESPN’s favorite team, Alabama. The pre-game banter from ESPN’s GameDay crew came across as nauseatingly in favor of the mighty Crimson Tide taking down the overrated pretenders from Indiana. As former College GameDay crew member (and Indiana football coach) Lee Corso might say, “Not so fast!” Indiana’s Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza efficiently completed 14 of 16 passes for 192 yards including three touchdowns. The balanced Hoosier running game tacked on another 215 yards and two more scores. Alabama ended its season at 11-4. Coach Kalen DeBoer and his team will face more scrutiny in the coming weeks after being chosen ahead of 10-2 Notre Dame for a playoff spot. Indiana advances into the semifinal round next Friday night in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Game 4 – Sugar Bowl – #6 Ole Miss 39, #3 Georgia 34 Ole Miss fans are thrilled about this post-Lane Kiffin team as it moved to 2-0 without its former coach in the post-season. Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss continued to impress on New Year’s Day. He led Ole Miss with a heroic fourth quarter rally to subdue the Georgia Bulldogs 39-34 in the biggest thriller of this season’s College Football Playoffs. Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns as the Rebels battled back and forth with an equally tough Georgia squad. Ole Miss is now 13-1 and will face Miami in the Fiesta Bowl next Thursday night. How did SwampSwami’s predictions about these four games fare? Not too bad! My final story of 2025 gave my prediction for these four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games. I was 2-2 in correctly picking Indiana and Ole Miss to advance. Ohio State and Texas Tech let me down, but both deserved to go home after disappointing outings. A new champion in both the major college FBS and small college FCS will be crowned in January! Ohio State’s loss on Wednesday night insured a new champion for the large school FBS group. Likewise, North Dakota State’s loss to Illinois State in the small college FCS Playoffs insures a new champ on the lower division. The Redbirds (12-4) will face Montana State (13-2) in the FCS championship game on Monday night on ESPN at 6:30PM CST. Who is the happiest college football coach this week not participating in the College Football Playoffs? That would be former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin. He signed a new contract to coach at LSU beginning next season. The Ole Miss Athletics Director told Kiffin to hit the road to Baton Rouge and wouldn’t allow him to coach this year’s team in the College Football Playoffs. Lane Kiffin is definitely rooting for his former players to keep on winning. He still loves his players from this season’s Ole Miss team. Kiffin’s new contract at LSU calls for him to be paid the same bonus money he would have earned had he been coaching this year’s Ole Miss team in the College Football Playoffs. LSU wrote a check for $150,000 to Coach Lane Kiffin after his former team at Ole Miss qualified as a participant in the College Football Playoffs. The coach then pocketed another $250,000 after Ole Miss’ first round 41-10 win over Tulane. Coach Kiffin just added another $500,000 – to be paid by LSU – after Thursday’s thrilling victory by Ole Miss over Georgia. Should Ole Miss win next week’s semifinal game against Miami, Lane Kiffin will pad his bank account with another $750,000. A national title by the Rebels in two weeks would cost LSU another $1 million. As of today, the tab for LSU is now up to $900,000. Two more wins by the Ole Miss Rebels would bring the total being paid by the Tigers to new coach Lane Kiffin to an obscene $2 ½ million! Let’s go ahead and try to pick the two CFP semifinal winners! Semifinal 1 – Fiesta Bowl – Thursday, January 8 – 6:30PM CST on ESPN #6 seed Ole Miss vs. #10 Miami (FL) Miami has been slaying giants during the first two rounds. Their opening game defensive struggle at Texas A&M featured 106,000 screaming fans making life miserable for the Hurricanes’ offense. However, Miami’s defense and running game prevailed in a 10-3 squeaker. Those same two elements (defense and a pounding running attack) carried Miami to a 24-14 victory in the quarterfinals against defending champion Ohio State on Wednesday night. Ole Miss has scored 80 points in its first two playoff games. Miami has allowed just 17 points in its two playoff games. Something’s gotta give. If Ole Miss can put 27 or more points on the board on Thursday night, it should be enough for victory. Get your checkbook ready again, LSU athletics department! Prediction: Ole Miss 30, Miami 24 Semifinal 2 – Peach Bowl – Friday, January 9 – 6:30PM CST on ESPN #1 seed Indiana vs. #5 Oregon This rematch will be conducted in a domed stadium in Atlanta. Did you know that neither team has played a game in a domed indoor facility all season? Oregon’s defense surrendered 34 points to James Madison in Round 1 and then shut-out Texas Tech in the quarterfinals. Go figure. Texas Tech played its worst offensive game in decades, though. I don’t think Oregon is going to shut down a very balanced Indiana attack – especially on artificial turf. Oregon must find a way to score early and often and put Indiana into an early hole. The Hoosiers’ balanced run/pass offense operates like a Mack truck to wear down opponents and has rarely been required to come from behind. I like Indiana’s unheralded but highly effective defense to take the spotlight next Friday night. Prediction: Indiana 34, Oregon 21 The post New Year = New teams and new Champions! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.
Host Tyler Jones (@TylerJonesLive) is joined by NBC4 Columbus Sports Director Joe Nugent (@joenuge), Bryan O'Connor (@CoachBoKnowsShow) & Thomas Bridges (@Thomas_Bridges).(0:30-17:25) Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios are over!(17:25-35:15) Around the NFL: Why the Broncos might be the best team in the AFC, the Bills' time is now, and why the Bears have to beat the Packers.(35:15:15-1:01:00) Big 12/SEC Breakdown: Hot Takes on Texas Tech, Big 12 Basketball, Behren Morton, Sam Leavitt, OU/BAMA, A&M/MIAMI and MISS/TULANE.(1:01:00-1:33:15) Joe Nugent on Ohio State and the College Football Playoff.(1:33:15-2:15:20) Coach Bo's Football Fix Presented By O'Connor Advisory Group: Patrick Mahomes/Micah Parsons ACL tears, Phillip Rivers' return, and Tua Tagovailoa benched. Plus, NFL Week 16 Preview: GB/CHI, JAC/DEN, PIT/DET, NE/BAL. Fallout from Sherrone Moore's firing and top replacements, College Football Playoff predictions and First Round Previews of OU/BAMA, MIAMI/A&M, MISS/TULANE and JMU/ORE.(2:15:20-2:32:00) Tom Foolery Story of the Week: Strippers are now the top donors of toys to children's hospitals in Portland.Today's show is sponsored by O'Connor Advisory Group. Start planning for your future now at https://oconnoradvisorygroup.com!Follow Tyler Jones on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerJonesLiveFollow Tyler Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerjoneslive/Follow Tyler Jones on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylerjonesliveFollow Studio Soapbox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Studio_SoapboxFollow Studio Soapbox on Facebook: https://facebook.com/studiosoapbox
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman talked about Texas Tech's trouncing of West Virginia in Morgantown, the dominance of the Red Raiders this season, Behren Morton's legacy, previewed the Big 12 Championship vs. BYU and discussed Tech Hoops early season struggles - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join1st Rd. Bye for Tech? Keeping Joey in Lubbock, Tech Hoops Still Meshing
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman talked about Texas Tech's trouncing of West Virginia in Morgantown, the dominance of the Red Raiders this season, Behren Morton's legacy, previewed the Big 12 Championship vs. BYU and discussed Tech Hoops early season struggles - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join1st Rd. Bye for Tech? Keeping Joey in Lubbock, Tech Hoops Still Meshing
Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent preview Texas Tech vs. UCF and talk about how much Behren Morton will play, how they expect the game to unfold, the significance of winning 10 or more games in a season, and what numbers to look out for tomorrow. Jamie asks which team would you not want Tech to play and which team would you want them to play in the Big 12 Championship for the Question of the Day.
Chris Lee of Vandy 247 sizes up the Commodores chances at reaching the playoff after beating Auburn. Chuck and Heath discuss LSU's looming issue with Brian Kelly's buyout. Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders looks at Texas Tech after their win against BYU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support our amazing BYU Alumni friends in TX this week. Show your love by donating something to their remarkable local efforts: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/M4LW3ZR8FYIO/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex And, learn more about the activities in Lubbock: https://alumni.byu.edu/byuvstexastech25It's a massive week for Cougar Nation, and Y's Guys is live on opening night for BYU Basketball as the No. 8 Cougars prepare to face Villanova at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dave McCann and Brian Logan (filling in for Blaine Fowler) break down the energy in the arena, Kevin Young's starting lineup debut, and BYU's highest preseason ranking in school history. The game tips 30 minutes after the Arizona–Florida matchup as part of the Hall of Fame Series, broadcast nationally on TNT. “This is what the big time looks like,” Dave says.The show also previews a massive football showdown in Lubbock — No. 8 BYU (8–0) vs. No. 9 Texas Tech (7–1) — the “Game of the Year” in the Big 12. Kalani Sitake and Bear Bachmeier's Cougars are riding a 10-game winning streak, the second-longest among Power Four teams, and will debut new royal blue uniforms featuring the Sailor Coug helmet logo. With ESPN's College GameDay broadcasting from Texas Tech for the first time, BYU's rise to national prominence continues.Hosts connect with Kim and David Marsh, BYU Alumni Chapter Chairs in Lubbock, who preview a packed weekend for Cougar fans — a Friday fireside, a Saturday morning tailgate, and a local service project collecting supplies for West Texas families in need. David also gives his three keys to victory for BYU: win the turnover battle, contain Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton, and protect Bear Bachmeier.This week's Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week, presented by Redmond, once again honors Jane Hedengren, who captured the Big 12 Cross Country Championship by a staggering 44 seconds, breaking the meet record by 30 seconds. The No. 1–ranked BYU women's team won their third straight Big 12 title, extending their conference championship streak to seven across WCC and Big 12 competition. Campus updates include women's soccer clinching a Big 12 tournament berth, volleyball's key road trip through Arizona, and the men's golf team finishing their fall season with a win in California. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textToday we're talking about Arch Manning finally getting the respect he deserves, the Los Angeles Dodgers securing BACK-TO-BACK World Series titles, and we have two special guests: Texas Tech stars, Jacob Rodriguez and Behren Morton dropping in to chop it up about team culture, faith, and staying grounded.Fox Sports: Game on! Catch all the action across NFL, College Football, and more with FOX Sports—just one subscription at https://watchfoxsports.com/RGIII00:00 - Intro01:22 - Arch Manning's Step Into Greatness04:46 - Deion Sanders Update10:40 - CFB Head Coaches Insane Buyouts15:30 - RG3's Heisman Frontrunners18:13 - Los Angeles Dodgers: Powerhouse Team and Back-to-Back World Champions21:05 - Behren Morton and Jacob Rodriguez Intro21:36 - Texas Tech Team Culture and Leadership28:30 - Morton and Rodriguez Playing in Faith31:45 - All Things NIL From The Players' POV35:19 - Rapid Fire Questions for the Guys37:31 - Morton Storytime on His Admiration for RG340:03 - Outro
Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about high school recruiting, Black Tuesday, will we see a true starter for kicker at Tech, 5 players we feel should be on the all big 12 1st team and comments from Kenny Perry and Behren Morton.
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Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman talked about Texas Tech's first Big 12 shutout in 20 years, Will Hammond being out for the rest of the season, Behren Morton's status, looked towards the matchup with K-State, gave a basketball preview for the 10th ranked Red Raiders - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman talked about Texas Tech's first Big 12 shutout in 20 years, Will Hammond being out for the rest of the season, Behren Morton's status, looked towards the matchup with K-State, gave a basketball preview for the 10th ranked Red Raiders - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman discussed Texas Tech's first loss of the 2025 season, play-calling and QB play, what's next for the Red Raiders, the duo previewed Oklahoma State, whether Behren Morton will be back and talked about the recent update on tortillas from the Big 12 conference - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman discussed Texas Tech's first loss of the 2025 season, play-calling and QB play, what's next for the Red Raiders, the duo previewed Oklahoma State, whether Behren Morton will be back and talked about the recent update on tortillas from the Big 12 conference - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino deliver their College Football Week 8 Preview, breaking down three pivotal matchups that could shake up conference races and playoff positioning. In this episode, they dive into: Miami vs Louisville: Can Mario Cristobal and Carson Beck keep Miami's playoff hopes alive, or will Jeff Brohm and Miller Moss deliver a massive ACC upset? Texas Tech vs Arizona State: Will Joey McGuire and Behren Morton's offense outgun Kenny Dillingham and Jordyn Tyson, or will the Sun Devils defend their home turf? LSU vs Vanderbilt: Can Brian Kelly and Garrett Nussmeier keep LSU in the SEC title hunt, or could Diego Pavia and Clark Lea pull off the unthinkable? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman discussed another Texas Tech blowout victory, star performances for David Bailey and Cam Dickey, Jayhawk tears, tortilla and pocketknife issues, health updates on Behren Morton, Skyler Gill-Howard and Sam Leavitt, and the duo previewed the matchup with Arizona State in Tempe - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join
Ask Chris Level, a Podcast by Double T 97.3 and 100.7 The Score
Catch all our updates and editorials at Doubletsportsnetwork.com and on our Double T 97.3 mobile app Chris Level and Chois Woodman discussed another Texas Tech blowout victory, star performances for David Bailey and Cam Dickey, Jayhawk tears, tortilla and pocketknife issues, health updates on Behren Morton, Skyler Gill-Howard and Sam Leavitt, and the duo previewed the matchup with Arizona State in Tempe - all in this week's episode. Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e57de768188d/sign-up-for-the-double-t-sports-network-newsletter To support the people who make these videos, become a channel member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdboGHVbZA9pKQR4TSib1mw/join
Texas Tech vs. Houston College Football Pick Prediction 10/4/2025 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats Texas Tech at Houston 7PM ET—Texas Tech improved to 4-0 following their 34-10 road win at Utah. The Red Raiders gained 484 yards with success on the ground and air. They limited the Red Raiders to 3.3 yards a carry with 162 passing for 5 yards per attempt. Behren Morton hit 12 of 19 for 142 yards with two interceptions.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino preview the top storylines heading into College Football Week 6, analyzing key matchups, quarterback play, and coaching strategies from across the country. Tune in for a full CFB Week 6 Preview This episode covers: Miami vs Florida State: What to expect from Tommy Castellanos, Mike Norvell, Mario Cristobal, and Carson Beck in a rivalry game with major ACC and playoff implications Alabama vs Vanderbilt: Can Ty Simpson and Kalen DeBoer keep Alabama rolling, or will Clark Lea and Diego Pavia play spoiler? Texas Tech vs Houston: How Joey McGuire and Behren Morton match up against a Houston team looking for a bounce-back win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Full episode of College Football Saturday with Alex Kirry, Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 20, 2025 Utes Insider Steve Bartle talks about importance of Fox Big Noon Kickoff game for Utah and Big 12 Can the Utes D stop this Behren Morton and this high powered Texas Tech offense Will the Utes offense be able to stay balanced? How many runs do you expect out of Dampier? Keys to Utah victory and score predictions KSL BYU Insider Mitch Harper has boots on the ground in Greenville, NC Is Bear Bachmeier's first road test going to be tough? Keys to BYU victory Aggies Football play by play commentator Scott Garrard tells the guys what Utah State needs to do to pick up the win Bronco Mendenhall's media availability before Utah State takes on McNeesse Keys to USU victory
Second hour of College Football Saturday with Alex Kirry, Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on September 20, 2025 Can the Utes D stop this Behren Morton and this high powered Texas Tech offense Will the Utes offense be able to stay balanced? How many runs do you expect out of Dampier? Keys to Utah victory and score predictions
Oklahoma welcomes Auburn to Norman for the first time, will the Sooners show they're the real deal? Texas Tech and Behren Morton take on Utah and Devon Dampier in a HUGE BIG 12 matchup. Nebraska is looking for their first win over a ranked opponent as Michigan comes to town and a Top 20 showdown in Bloomington between Illinois and Indiana. Will Miami continue to flex as Billy Napier brings his reeling Gators to South Beach? McElroy gives you the questions that will determine those games plus more previews from South Carolina vs Missouri, Arkansas vs Memphis, Michigan State vs USC and, of course, GIANT KILLERS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DJ & PK talked about the chances that Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton could light up the Utah Utes Saturday as his head coach, Joey McGuire, says he feels disrespected.
The entirety of DJ & PK for September 17, 2025: HOUR ONE Jay Hill, BYU Football Frank Dolce, Former Utah Quarterback Chris Level, Texas Tech Sideline Report HOUR TWO What is Trending: NFL, CFB, NBA, MLB, RSL, Golf Hot Takes or Toast: Big 12 title game preview? Is Behren Morton going to torch the Utes? HOUR THREE Riley Jensen, College Football Expert Big 12 title game preview in RES? Utah Mammoth media day HOUR FOUR André Tourigny, Utah Mammoth Coach Slacker Radio Headlines Bill Armstrong, Utah Mammoth GM
Hour two of DJ & PK for September 17, 2025: What is Trending: NFL, CFB, NBA, MLB, RSL, Golf Hot Takes or Toast: Big 12 title game preview? Is Behren Morton going to torch the Utes?
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven preview Week 2 in Texas college football. (INTRO – 14:00) Baylor vs SMU preview (14:00 – 24:45) Are our expectations of Texas changed after Arch Manning's debut? (24:45 – 27:35) How concerned are we about Behren Morton's health? (27:35 – 35:20) Lightning Round including UTEP's must-win and the Bayou Bucket (35:20 – END) Keff Ciardello and Jared Kalmus join the show to talk all things UTSA vs Texas State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the 23 Personnel Podcast, hosts Spencer and Michael discuss the Texas Tech football team's recent performance against Arkansas Pine Bluff, focusing on player injuries, particularly Behren Morton's knee issue and Quinton Joyner's impact. They analyze the team's communication and strategies, highlighting improvements and areas needing attention. The conversation shifts to previewing the upcoming game against Kent State, emphasizing the challenges posed by their tough non-conference schedule. The hosts also reflect on coaching insights and the importance of learning from other teams' mistakes to enhance their own performance. In this episode, the hosts delve into Kent State's football performance, analyzing their offensive and defensive strategies, and discussing the implications for their upcoming games. They also engage with listeners through reviews and personal anecdotes, while previewing the Big 12 matchups for the week. The conversation wraps up with reflections on personal experiences, including a visit to Texas Roadhouse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Below is a list of the stories covered in this week's Hunters Brief with the key sources used for each segment. Check them out to learn more. 1NIL quarterback buys hunting property – Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton uses his NIL earnings to buy 150 acres near Cross Plains for a deer lease.Staking The Plains article summarizing Morton's comments and property detailsstakingtheplains.com. 2Fisherman catfishing story – widely shared tale of an angler using dating apps to steal fishing spots; largely unverified satire.BroBible viral article (not archived with citations); no corroboration from law‑enforcement; presented as humorous caution about sharing locations. 3Maine poaching bust – Wardens charge five poachers with 31 summonses for night‑hunting deer over bait and other violations.WABI news report on the Maine Warden Service investigationwabi.tv. 4Florida poaching ring – FWC arrests two men for illegally taking about 20 deer out of season using night scopes and vehicles.WJHG/WJHG article describing FWC operation and chargeswjhg.com. 5Texas Tip411 app – Operation Game Thief launches Tip411 allowing anonymous reports of wildlife crimes via app, text, web or phone.Texas Parks and Wildlife news release outlining the Tip411 system and quotes from TPWD officialstpwd.texas.govtpwd.texas.gov. 6More hunting access at refuges – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service expands hunting and fishing opportunities at 16 refuges and one hatchery, adding 42 new opportunities across 87,000 acres.USFWS final rule announcement detailing the expansions and policy contextfws.gov. 7Colorado wolf removal attempt ends – CPW stops search for an uncollared wolf after six depredation incidents due to difficult terrain.KKTV report summarizing CPW and USDA Wildlife Services' efforts and statementskktv.com. 8Washington forest conservation decision – Commissioner Dave Upthegrove sets aside 77,000 acres of older forests while allowing 29,000 acres to be logged; reactions mixed.Washington State Standard report detailing the decision and reactions from industry and conservation groupswashingtonstatestandard.com. 9Kentucky fawn euthanasia controversy – State wildlife officials euthanize more than 20 illegally held fawns in a CWD surveillance zone, sparking debate over necessity and communication.LEX 18 article detailing the euthanasia, agency statements and rehabilitators' concernslex18.comlex18.com. 10Rhino horn stockpile debate – Arrest of former rhino breeder John Hume highlights divide over whether to burn or sell Africa's rhino horn stockpiles.Down To Earth article outlining the case, arguments from no‑trade and pro‑trade camps, and expert commentarydowntoearth.org.indowntoearth.org.indowntoearth.org.in. 11Central African lions return – Camera traps in Bamingui‑Bangoran National Park capture a lioness and three cubs, signalling a comeback for lions in the region.Newswise release quoting WCS officials about the significance of the discovery and the conservation efforts that made it possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chuck reacts to South Carolina finally getting approval for RB Rahsul Faison to play this season. Chuck and Heath discuss bad news for Virginia Tech and a particularly savvy way Texas Tech's QB spent his NIL money. Radi Nabulsi of UGA Sports looks at Chuck's number 4 team Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck discusses Michigan's NCAA punishments for the sign stealing saga. Chuck and Heath discuss the realistic impact of those penalties. Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders looks at Chuck's number 11 Texas Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 Introduction and Season Kickoff 2:35 The Year of the Quarterback in the Big 12 5:39 Sam Levitt: Arizona State's Rising Star 10:47 Baron Morton: The Health Factor 15:25 Sawyer Robertson: Potential and Challenges 19:08 Devin Dampier: The Pressure to Perform 20:37 Josh Hoover: The Dark Horse Candidate 24:25 Rocco Becht: Expectations vs Reality 28:30 Avery Johnson: Development and Expectations 34:21 Jalen Daniels: The Roller Coaster Ride 38:47 Noah Fafita: Potential and Challenges 42:24 Brendan Sorsby: Under the Radar Talent 45:41 Emerging Quarterbacks to Watch Synopsis: It's the Year of the Quarterbacks in the Big 12 conference. Phillip is joined by Davey O'Brien Award voter Joe Broback to discuss the top QBs in the Big 12 for the 2025 college football season, including Sam Leavitt, Behren Morton, Avery Johnson, Rocco Becht, and more! Leave us 5-stars and a review. Support the Ten12 Network on Patreon. Check out Sport Social. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Find every show in the network at Ten12Network.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Greg McElroy sits down with Arizona State's Sam Leavitt , Kansas State's Avery Johnson, Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby, Iowa State's Rocco Becht, Baylor's Sawyer Robertson and Texas Tech's Behren Morton for an open and honest round table discussion. The guys go in depth on BIG 12 perception, conference depth, play calling, the best defense they have seen in conference and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven sit down with Rob Breaux of the Gamblin Gauchos' for a full Texas Tech 2025 Preview. (3:00 – 5:10) How high are the stakes in Year Four of the Joey McGuire era? (5:10 – 6:40) What happens if Texas Tech goes 8–4? Is Joey on the hot seat. (6:40 – 8:25) Was James Blanchard or Shiel Wood the biggest offseason move? (8:25 – 10:30) Was it worrisome that Texas Tech had to be so transfer portal heavy? (10:30 – 14:18) Why Rob still has questions about the safeties. Could this be Texas Tech's best front seven in years. (14:18 – 15:15) Do Texas Tech fans feel like the Lebron meme? (15:15 – 16:48) Can Texas Tech fans be defensive-minded? (16:48 – 22:45) Why Rob is higher on Behren Morton than most. How Morton historically ranks to 21st century Texas Tech QBs. Did Zach Kittley lowkey handcuff Morton? (22:45 – 26:55) Will the average fan notice a difference in offensive style from Kittley to Mack Leftwich? Which running back will take the most carries? (26:55 – 30:10) The offensive line is more talented, but will they gel? (30:10 – 33:10) Why is Texas Tech starting so slow all the time? (33:10 – 36:30) Micah Hudson talk (36:30 – 38:15) Why we don't want Joey McGuire to stop talking (38:15 – 41:50) Will we see 12 personnel in Lubbock? (41:50 – 43:40) Is this the best roster we've ever seen at Texas Tech? (43:40 – 46:00) Who is the X-Factor and MVP of this team? (46:00 – END) Record predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the REBRANDED Dave Campbell's College Football Podcast! New name, same hustle by host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven. (2:40 – 4:05) Why we rebranded. (4:05 – 20:45) Was the Big 12 right to fight for a 5 AQ + 11 At Large CFP model? (20:45 – 45:00) Drafting the most intriguing players in 2025 including Arch Manning, Micah Hudson and Conner Weigman (46:00 – END) Ranking the Top 5 Texas QBs . How do Arch, Behren Morton, Kevin Jennings, Sawyer Robertson and Josh Hoover stack up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(INTRO – 24:30) What's the future of the CFP look like? Why is Greg Sankey so mad? Does college football actually look different? (25:20 – 29:40) Texas goes 9-3 but makes the CFP? (29:40 – 35:15) Winner of UTSA/UNT makes AAC Championship (35:15 – 39:25) Will Hammond Wally Pip's Behren Morton? (39:25 – 47:50) Two Texas teams make Big 12 Championship? (47:50 – 54:35) UTEP makes a bowl game (54:35 – END) Texas A&M leads SEC in rushing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices