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Big news in the BYU Athletics front office. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the hiring of Marc Hill as BYU's new deputy athletic director. Hill arrives in Provo after spending 27 years at the University of Kentucky, where he served as deputy director of athletics since 2019 and was the football sport administrator since 2012. Hill was widely considered the frontrunner to succeed longtime Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart before the school went with an external hire in J Batt. At Kentucky, Hill helped spearhead major facility projects, including a $130 million football stadium renovation, a $49 million baseball stadium, and a $19 million soccer/softball complex. BYU AD Brian Santiago called Hill "a great fit" who brings "a wealth of experience from the highest level of collegiate athletics." BYU advancement VP Keith Vorkink added that Hill's "experience, leadership and alignment with BYU's values" make him an excellent addition. This hire comes just days after the athletic department had to publicly shut down false rumors about Santiago's job status. Mitch discusses what Hill's arrival means for BYU's administrative infrastructure, Kalani Sitake's desire for additional support at the top, and how this fits into the bigger picture of the program's growth in the Big 12. Also on today's episode, Mitch sits down with BYU football outside linebackers coach Chad Kauha'aha'a. The veteran defensive coach, a former Utah defensive lineman, was promoted from senior analyst to outside linebackers coach in February after spending two seasons behind the scenes on Kalani Sitake's staff. Kauha'aha'a brings over two decades of coaching experience at programs including USC, UCLA, Wisconsin, Utah, Oregon State, Boise State, UNLV, Utah State, and Weber State. He and Sitake have a long coaching history together, dating back to their time on the same staff at Oregon State and at Utah. In the interview, Coach Kauha'aha'a discusses developing BYU's edge rushers heading into 2026, what he's seen from his outside linebackers group through fall camp, and what it means to be coaching on the field after two years as an analyst. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh 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/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Special UK football Media Day edition; Will Stein on the "process;" ex-Cat Will Levis says he's good enough to be NFL starting QB; (9:00) Twany Beckham, Jon Hood after TBT final loss; (18:00) football Wildcats from the offensive side of the ball; (39:00) Will Stein's news conference; (1:01:00) safety Ty Bryant and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman; (1:01:00) offensive coordinator Joe Sloan; ex-Cat Anthony Davis on why he de-committed from Ohio State for UK + Stein & J Batt -- dopplegangers?

Live from Kroger Field it's Miracle Treat Day from Dairy Queen with free Blizzards at the recruiting room, J Batt joins the show, TBT games might be more fun than regular games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Kroger Field it's Miracle Treat Day from Dairy Queen with free Blizzards at the recruiting room, J Batt joins the show, TBT games might be more fun than regular games, seatbacks at the stadiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSU remains in AD purgatory as J Batt collects two checks? All this while we're on the eve of the launch of Spartan Ventures. Fortunately there's Moneyball to discuss, but what has that ever really told us? All that, and we take your social media questions.Join us next week​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky.And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod

In our last show before a two-week break, we answered your questions on what we're learning about Michigan State's basketball team at the Moneyball Pro-Am, on the administrative mess at MSU, including AD J Batt still being there, despite intending to leave for Kentucky, on U-M basketball and Dusty May, on the Pistons' possible signings and Jalen Duren, on the World Cup, Tigers and more.

In our last show before a two-week break, we answered your questions on what we're learning about Michigan State's basketball team at the Moneyball Pro-Am, on the administrative mess at MSU, including AD J Batt still being there, despite intending to leave for Kentucky, on U-M basketball and Dusty May, on the Pistons' possible signings and Jalen Duren, on the World Cup, Tigers and more.

We talk Dusty May, J Batt, Kentucky Basketball conference schedule, Nikola Kusturica, and Pixar movies.

Mike and Rico react to J Batt's departure from MSU after only 1 year as athletic director. Plus, they dish on where the Tigers need to be by the All-Star game for them not to have to sell at the deadline and, inspired by the Knicks championship parade, discuss what a hypothetical Lions Super Bowl parade would look like.

Daniel Reeves joins us right off the bat to talk about his amazing Big Blue Roulette app! We also talk J Batt, Mark Pope and much more.Knicks did something none of us had ever seen. Happy for KAT!Tune it on YouTube too! Play Big Blue Roulette here! Go Cats!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cats-talk-wednesday--4693915/support.

Cole is off this week. But he'll have plenty to talk about when he's back, including his sit down with new AD J Batt. Nolan Fleming of the Breaking Blue Pod joined Vinny to talk about the J Batt hire and much more. They looked back at last year and how important this season is for Mark Pope to put all of the pieces in place. The addition of Milan Momcilovic, Trent Noah to the 2? They also worked in some random Giants-Braves MLB too. Thanks for tuning in! Check out our Linktree! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A "whiff" by Mark Pope admits UK was never really in his plans, even though he paid a visit; (8:30) Charles Barkley's advice to young NBA stars who are suddenly wealthy; (17:00) UK Sports Network analyst Jeff Piecoro on Ky's new AD and pre-season accolades for football Wildcats; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats Pause on J Batt and the state of UK sports; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore. Everything is "all right" x 3...

J Batt is no longer the AD at MSU, after a very short tenure. But there's good news! Coach Fitz heard our recruiting feedback and made some swift changes. We talk about it all and take your social media questions.Join us next week​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky.And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod

J Batt speaks for the 1st time as UK's new AD; (11:30) we re-live Karl Anthony Towns' address to last year's UK team; (21:00) Mark Story, sports columnist for the Herald-Leader; (39:00) WKYT Sports Director Lee K. Howard; (59:00) Tom Izzo is unhappy that MSU lost Batt; KAT and teammates on with Jimmy Fallon; (1:09) re-visiting KAT's UK Hall of Fame induction and not everyone gets the respect they deserve...

Louie and Zach open with reaction to J Batt's hiring and why it might be bad news for Mark Pope, and why Pope should keep the beard. Nathan Huber joins to discuss the Reds and the College Baseball World Series, and after a 311 rejoin the guys go down a music rabbit hole before closing with the NBA Finals ratings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We opened with a conversation on J Batt bolting MSU after one year as athletic director, following the news that President Kevin Guskiewicz would leave, and who's to blame and what now? Then The Athletic's James Edwards joined us for conversation on covering the Knicks' NBA championship run and the Pistons' future (29:00). Plus, intern Nolan chimes in (55:00), and Norm/The Rube's U.S. Open best bets. (1:17:00).

J Batt, the new Kentucky Athletic Director joins the show to talk about his new job position. Plus we continue taking more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss J Batt's departure from MSU after only a year in East Lansing.

Mike and Rico covered a lot of ground in the third hour today. They started with part 2 of "Can We Say That". Then, the guys reacted to the news that former Michigan State AD J Batt is leaving to go to Kentucky before they addressed another update on the Dylan Larkin trade request situation.

Charleston Post and Courier Soth Carolina beat guy David Cloninger sizes up the latest with South Carolina. Chuck and Heath discuss Kentucky hiring Michigan State's AD. Drew DeArmond of ESPN 97.7 The Zone in Huntsville looks at the latest on Alabama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who doesn't love moving?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) about to embark on a transatlantic voyage to Norway!Buhler touched on the jet-setting life Kentucky-bound J Batt must be on, as well as where Colin Simmons' head is at regarding the Red River Rivalry.From there, Buhler discussed Lincoln Riley's latest foray into the wonderful world of AI, the six head coaches Brad Crawford put the pressure on, and Kalen DeBoer being a quarterback whisperer or sorts.Buhler then took us home with his thoughts on Florida renovating The Swamp to the tune of well over eight figures.It doesn't pay to be sleep the day away because this is False Start!Support the show

June 15, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the news that MSU AD J Batt is leaving for Kentucky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 15, 2026 ~ Michigan State University is looking for a new AD, again. Steve Courtney joins Kevin after the announcement that J Batt is leaving for Kentucky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the NBA Finals, Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. In our first hour, we were joined by former Michigan Basketball Head Coach John Beilein and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for another edition of our "Talking Hoops" segment. Huge, John, and Josh talked about the Detroit Pistons and what they need in the off-season, talked about the Knicks/OKC in the NBA Finals and gave their predictions on who wins it all, and more. At the end of the hour, we were joined by Greg Heeres who is one of our Baseball insiders. He and Huge talked about all the injuries that the Tigers have been hit with, gave their thoughts on why its happening so often, and more. In our second hour, Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to update us on Michigan Athletics. He and Huge talked about some of the guys that Dusty May has picked up in the off-season, talked about Michigan Football and some pre-season polls, talked a little about the Tigers, and more. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal. He and Huge talked about MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz leaving MSU for Clemson, gave their thoughts on if J Batt will follow, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Michigan Basketball Head Coach John Beilein and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for another edition of our "Talking Hoops" segment. Huge, John, and Josh talked about the Detroit Pistons and what they need in the off-season, talked about the Knicks/OKC in the NBA Finals and gave their predictions on who wins it all, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about what the Michigan Football team could look like this upcoming season, he updated us on Michigan Basketball, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We dug into our takes and listener takes and answered your questions on the drama and happenings at Michigan State, on President Kevin Guskiewicz's untimely exit at MSU, the Board of Trustees (and what should be done about the Board), what it means for athletic director J Batt, on Jeremy Fears' return to MSU basketball for next season, on MSU football, the Tigers, Pistons, parenting, best bets and more.

We were joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal. He and Huge talked about MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz leaving MSU for Clemson, gave their thoughts on if J Batt will follow, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our second hour, Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to update us on Michigan Athletics. He and Huge talked about some of the guys that Dusty May has picked up in the off-season, talked about Michigan Football and some pre-season polls, talked a little about the Tigers, and more. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal. He and Huge talked about MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz leaving MSU for Clemson, gave their thoughts on if J Batt will follow, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We dug into our takes and listener takes and answered your questions on the drama and happenings at Michigan State, on President Kevin Guskiewicz's untimely exit at MSU, the Board of Trustees (and what should be done about the Board), what it means for athletic director J Batt, on Jeremy Fears' return to MSU basketball for next season, on MSU football, the Tigers, Pistons, parenting, best bets and more.

On May 8, the DEC hosted Kevin Guskiewicz, Ph.D., President of Michigan State University, and J Batt, Vice President and Director of Athletics, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. The discussion was moderated by Matt Elliott, Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Ideas.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, a frustrating loss to Iowa, Jonathan Smith's future, what J Batt might be thinking, MSU basketball and the shooting guard position, concern over the Lions and more.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, a frustrating loss to Iowa, Jonathan Smith's future, what J Batt might be thinking, MSU basketball and the shooting guard position, concern over the Lions and more.

In the third hour, Rico gave his top NFL teams and Valenti shared an interesting theory when it comes to J Batt and MSU.

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with an article written by Jeff Passan of ESPN about what the future of Tarik Skubal with the Tigers may hold. They took this topic until the second hour, where they posed an interesting hypothetical surrounding the Lions and the Pistons. Then, Mike put on a tinfoil hat to give the people a J Batt conspiracy theory before they returned to the Skubal conversation in the final hour to wrap up the show.

Mike and Rico hear from the people on Valenti's conspiracy theory.

Valenti offers an interesting theory regarding J Batt and his handling (or lack thereof) of MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith.

Valenti and Rico did a CFB Blitz before they took more of your calls and discussed what James Franklin's comments mean for the job J Batt has done as MSU AD thus far.

Valenti reads some quotes from new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin and wonders what J Batt is thinking by continuing to employ Jonathan Smith.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, the NCAA penalties, Jonathan Smith, J Batt, Alan Haller, etc., on Lions angst and Jared Goff and Dan Campbell, on MSU basketball recruiting, on life and hope and more.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, the NCAA penalties, Jonathan Smith, J Batt, Alan Haller, etc., on Lions angst and Jared Goff and Dan Campbell, on MSU basketball recruiting, on life and hope and more.

We opened discussing MSU athletic director J Batt's roundtable with reporters Wednesday on a number of issues — NIL, MSU's resources, what to do with CMU, etc. Then a conversation with WMU football play-by-play voice Robin Hook on what to expect from the Broncos in their matchup Friday night against the Spartans (15:00). Plus, our Week 1 college football picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon (37:00).

In the second of a two-part podcast, we answered your questions on MSU basketball, including an injury to a big man and hopes for Kur Teng, on MSU football, J Batt, CMU, recruiting violations and the Tigers.

A conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on MSU athletics and football after the hire of athletic director J Batt, on Michigan vs. the NCAA, the surging Tigers, and his night in jail (7:30) Then Harry Gagnon joined use as we tried to redeem ourselves with our U.S. Open best bets and more (48:00).

Ryan Day wants the Big Ten to get four automatic in the College Football Playoff, what is he so afraid of? Michigan State got their man in J Batt for new Athletic Director, what will he bring to the school?

Valenti and Rico open a packed third hour with an In Football Today before they take some more of your Stanley Cup Finals calls. Then, Evan joins the guys with the top questions and answers from J. Batt's introductory press conference as MSU AD today, which Valenti grades.

The guys discuss what they're expecting from the J. Batt press conference, where he'll be introduced as Michigan State AD.

Mike and Rico start the second hour with a reaction to the Tom Thibodeau firing before fielding more of your calls on Bo Bichette. Then, they preview the J. Batt press conference tomorrow and David joins for a CFB Blitz.

Mike and Rico react to Michigan's hiring of former Georgia State AD J. Batt as their new athletic director.