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Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports. They go more in depth in a preview of Utah State football's Week 1 opponent, UTEP. Hear more audio from Bronco Mendenhall's press conference earlier this week along with comments made by Miners head coach Scotty Walden. Eric and Jason go over the biggest threats UTEP will bring on offense and defense and how much of a challenge they will be to the Aggies. A consistent theme is how tricky it is for both teams to figure each other out so they can prepare for the other.
Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Bret Bloomquist, UTEP football for EL Paso Times Biggest Boom or Bust players in 2025 The Top 10: NFL teams with the worst win percentage
Bret Bloomquist, UTEP football for EL Paso Times, joins the program to preview the UTEP Miners kicking off their season against Utah State.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest in local sports, starting with an interview with Utah State men's basketball point guard Jordy Barnes. Hear about his commitment (and multiple re-commitments) to Utah State, how his first season went from potential redshirt to consistent feature in the rotation, and what he's seeing from the team as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. Jason and Eric follow up the interview by discussing the potential depth chart for the Aggies at point guard. More details about the Pac-12's future media deal were released as The CW has been officially introduced as a partner with the re-made conference. Eric and Jason discuss the impact of having Pac-12 games on The CW Network.
Jason Walker and guest host Ajay Salvesen discuss the latest in local sports. They give more thoughts on UTEP football and also touch on Utah State's "Battle Cattle" helmets (Ajay isn't a fan, Jason and the text line very much are). Also, hear from Utah State women's basketball head coach Wes Brooks, what he had to say following yesterday's practice about this year's team. Jason and Ajay talk about the likelihood that this year's team finally breaks the run of poor seasons for USU women's basketball.
RIley Jensen joined DJ & PK for his weekly visit to talk about the opening weekend of college football in earnest and weigh in on the quarterbacks for BYU, Utah and Utah State with Bear Bachmeier, Devon Dampier and Bryson Barnes ready to lead the way.
Utah State interim AD Sandy Barbour
Utah State interim AD Sandy Barbour Sports Roulette Final thoughts
Hour 1 Bronco Mendenhall looks to bring a new culture to Logan & Utah State Taylor Swift & Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce are Engaged Hour 2 ESPN radio CFB sideline reporter Ian Fitzsimmons 60 in 60 Watchlist | Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 Utah State interim AD Sandy Barbour Sports Roulette Final thoughts
Bronco Mendenhall looks to bring a new culture to Logan & Utah State Taylor Swift & Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce are Engaged
South Carolina and Virginia Tech travel to Atlanta for the “Beamer Bowl” in the season opener for both teams. Brian Edwards, Jay Greeson and Chris Lee preview the game. Topics include: South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is primed for a huge year. The Gamecocks got running back Rashul Faison eligible on game week. The Utah State transfer should have a massive impact on the Carolina running game. Wide receiver Nyck Harbor is an x-factor for South Carolina's offense. Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry begins the season on the hot seat, in no small part due to his inability to win out-of-conference games against Power 4 teams and also, a dismal record in one-score contests. The Hokies should get better play out of talented quarterback Kyron Drones. Virginia Tech re-built much of its team (including the starting offensive line) through the portal--will that be enough? FanDuel favors South Carolina by 7 1/2 with an over-under of 52 1/2 as of Tuesday morning. *GAMETIME SIDEKICKS* Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP
Jake & Ben Full Show from August 25, 2025 Hour 1 We've got a Bozo of the Week Candidate in Avery Johnson's Family after Kansas State's Loss in Ireland. Top 3 Stories of the Day: It's Game Week, More Week 0 Recap, NFL Preseason is over. BYU Commit Ryder Lyons had an impressive showing. Hour 2 Do we know more about BYU or Utah right now? Utah State & Utah are refusing to release depth charts. Jake & Ben think it actually hurts the players & the program when teams do that. The Cincinnati Bengals are hosting a Ring of Honor Event for some of their storied players. Franchise Legends are invited, but they need to pay for their own room and board.
Jason Walker and guest host Ajay Salvesen talk the latest in local sports on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN. Most of the hour is taken up with previewing Utah State's upcoming opponent. Also a look at NFL roster cuts, which former Aggies made the 53 man rosters for NFL teams?
Utah State football coach Bronco Mendenhall joined DJ & PK for the first of his weekly visits on the show to talk about the season-opener against UTEP, what the NIL and revenue share has done to the sport and what he sees in the future.
DJ & PK talked about why Kyle Whittingham and Bronco Mendenhall won't release a depth chart for the Utah Utes and Utah State Aggies, respectively.
Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 25, 2025 Do we know more about BYU or Utah right now? Utah State & Utah are refusing to release depth charts. Jake & Ben think it actually hurts the players & the program when teams do that. The Cincinnati Bengals are hosting a Ring of Honor Event for some of their storied players. Franchise Legends are invited, but they need to pay for their own room and board.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker recap Week 0 in college football, with 3 Mountain West teams in action. Who impressed, who has work to do? Recapping local high school games from last Friday, and the return of the Bread and Butter Play of the Game. Utah State women's soccer seems to be struggling to find its offense. USU women's volleyball gets a 3-2 exhibition win at Weber State. Former Aggies in NFL preseason games. Pick 6 results.
Prater and Mallory dive into undecided position battles on the Boise State football team - interior defensive line, offensive line, kicker, QB2, Bob talks to wide receiver Latrell Caples in Bronco Focus, new Pac-12 and The CW agree on a 5-year media rights contract (per Oregon-based reporter John Canzano), former Boise State QB Malachi Nelson wins the starting job at UTEP (opens at Utah State), we kick off our season-long College Football Six Pack of games to watch this weekend, national handicapper Lee Sterling with his picks for this weekend (and a Boise State preview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker share an audio clip of Wyoming's director of athletics, Tom Burman, about how close the Mountain West may have been to adding the Montana and Dakota schools. Utah State women's soccer takes on Pacific. Top 25 Aggies of 2025: tight end Josh Sterzer and defensive tackle Gabe Iniguez. Criteria revealed for Utah State's next AD. UTEP names Malachi Nelson as their starting QB against USU. Pick 6
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker give their game-by-game predictions for Utah State football. Top 25 Aggies of 2025: tight end Broc Lane.
This week's episode features NBA player and Utah State legend Sam Merrill. His journey—from quiet gym hours to big-stage moments—reminds us that greatness grows from daily choices. Sam's counsel hits three Especially for Athletes principles head-on: Be Resilient, Win the Hour, and Seek to Bless, Not to Impress. Here are a few highlights to discuss with your team or family—and a link to the full conversation at the end. 1) Be Resilient: Build Macro Confidence Sam distinguishes between the ups and downs of a single shot and the deeper trust built over months and years. “I'm a very macro confident person… my confidence game to game or shot to shot can go up and down, but I've always felt so confident in the work I'm putting in—that it's going to pay off… During those years where I wasn't sure it was going to work out in the NBA, I felt very confident it would work out somewhere because I put in the work.” E4A Takeaway: Resilience isn't pretending every moment feels great. It's choosing to keep working when the results are delayed. Believe in the process you control. 2) Win the Hour: Choose “Want-To” over “Have-To” Sam's separator isn't a secret drill—it's the intention behind every rep. “Are you going to the gym because you have to… or because you want to get better and get something done? I've played with guys who are there because they have to be, and guys who are there because they want to be. I always felt like I wanted to be there—and still do.” E4A Takeaway: Before each workout, decide your purpose. Go to get something done. Stack intentional hours—one by one—until the pattern becomes your edge. 3) Seek to Bless, Not to Impress: Be a Selfless Teammate Even at the highest level, teams thrive when players choose people over ego. “Being a good teammate is being as selfless as you can be… Ask yourself: ‘Am I being selfless for my teammates? Is this helping all of us, not just me?' I've had great teammates—Jrue Holiday was an insanely good human… And with Donovan Mitchell, he cares about everybody, communicates, understands what role players go through.” E4A Takeaway: Your influence is bigger than your box score. Use your voice and your energy to lift others. That's leadership that lasts. Why This Matters Sam's message fits the heart of Especially for Athletes: develop confidence through consistent work, be intentional with every hour, and value people over praise. That's how sports become a tool for character—not just a chase for achievements.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview Utah State vs Nevada. Top 25 Aggies for 2025: linebacker Bronson Olevao Jr. Post-practice interviews with Brevin Hamblin and Demick Starling. Utah State men's basketball will reportedly face Seattle in an exhibition game. Player of the Week.
Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports on 106.9 FM / 1390 AM The FAN, starting with an interview with Utah State men's basketball associate head coach Eric Haut. The next player on the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed -- linebacker John Miller. The College Football Playoff committee is adjusting their criteria for their rankings, placing a higher emphasis on strength of schedule. The Athletic is ranking NBA teams' off-seasons, where do the Utah Jazz rank among the 30 NBA squads? There is more expansion coming to the Pac-12! But it's just in baseball...(though it's still a good addition).
Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Big Sky Bright and special guest Dusty aka Thibs from Warhawk Report, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. Jordan says goodbye to the World Games, we apologize for our errors to our loving Cal fans, a Heinz Ketchup Smoothie?, Mashall Islands soccer, VMI Keydets new Kangaroo logo, we preview Week 0, OMG WE GOT FOOTBALL SOON, then we do the SUPER SICKO SPINNING SELECTION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF Mountain West and Sun Belt! A PORTION OF OUR INTERVIEW WITH HAWAII HEAD COACH TIMMY CHANG, the Utah State mascot as a Pokemon? Dear Lobos please use your Turquoise more, Laramie food options, Air Force pizza, ULM MENTIONED, Old Gus the Eagle, Ace the Warhawk without Teeth, actually have to break down Marshall and all their transfers, Lunch with a Ragin' Cajun and much, much more!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview Utah State at New Mexico. Top 25 Aggies of 2025: more honorable mentions. Former Aggies in NFL preseason games. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred suggests expansion is on the horizon. Pick 6 results.
Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 18, 2025 It has not been officially reported yet, but rumor has it that BYU is expected to name Bear Bachmeier as the Starting Quarterback. Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah State has suspended Ike Larsen, Big 10 pushing for 24-team CFP Format, Mark Harlan opened up about navigating Revenue Sharing. John Stockton said on a podcast that today's NBA is "Soft."
Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah State Suspends Ike Larsen, Big 10 Pushes for 24-Team CFP Format, Mark Harlan talks Utah's Revenue Sharing
Jake & Ben Full Show from August 18, 2025 Hour 1 It has not been officially reported yet, but rumor has it that BYU is expected to name Bear Bachmeier as the Starting Quarterback. Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah State has suspended Ike Larsen, Big 10 pushing for 24-team CFP Format, Mark Harlan opened up about navigating Revenue Sharing. John Stockton said on a podcast that today's NBA is "Soft." Hour 2 Zach Wilson, Jaxson Dart, and other Locals in the NFL are having strong preseasons. What are your expectations for BYU if Bear Bachmeier is indeed the starting quarterback? Where do you draw the line here?
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker recap the opening week of high school football. Top 25 Aggies of 2025: Honorable Mention list (part 1) First jersey numbers handed out for Utah State football. Bryson Barnes and Noah Avinger recognized as top 5 players in the Mountain West at their positions.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview another Utah State opponent: San Jose State. Top 25 Aggies of 2025: cornerback Noah Avinger Post-practice interviews with Brady Boyd and John Gayer. Coaching Tiers from The Athletic. Bronco Mendenhall among the top coaches from the Mountain West on the list. USU hosting Football Family Fun Day. Aggies in the NFL Preseason.
Jason Walker and Ajay Salvesen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports, starting with the continuation of the preseason opponent preview series for Utah State football. Today's preview features Vanderbilt. Jeff Fuller did an analysis of the last 50 years of preseason AP Top 25 polls and figured out who were the most overrated and underrated teams based on how teams finished the season. Find out which teams those are. The NBA Cup groups were announced and Jason and Ajay were so thrilled the mentioned it for a second and then immediately moved on to talk about fixing the NBA All-Star Game
We're back with another special edition of the podcast for our Women In Sports Online event! Nadalie Walsh is our guest with eight years under her belt as the gymnastics coach at the University of Illinois. She leans on her experiences there as well as Utah State, Ball State and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as she empowers women in sports to reach their highest potential. Links: Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-women-in-sports-online-event-set-for-april-2025
Jason Walker and Ajay Salvesen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports, starting with an interview with Utah State men's basketball forward Karson Templin. Utah State volleyball was picked to finish first in the Mountain West and USU soccer begins Thursday (though Jason and Ajay mixed that up and thought it started Wednesday). With USU volleyball and soccer being picked first in their respective preseason polls, it begs the question as to how many championships the Aggies could win across all sports this season. Injury reports are coming to the Big 12 (and are now part of all power conferences in football and men's basketball), could the Pac-12 adopt them in the future?
(Laramie, WY) - Monday was Media Day at the University of Wyoming as various members of the region's radio, tv, print and digital outlets chatted with athletes and coaches. It's not often that the wide receiver coach gets a lot of attention at the event, but 2025 was different with the return of an all-time Cowboy great, Jovon Bouknight. Jovon played for the Cowboys from 2002-2005 and racked up over 3,600 receiving yards, placing him as the third best UW receiver in the category (behind only Marcus Harris and Ryan Yarborough.) After graduating, the Denver native began the shift from receiver to mentor. He's spent time coaching at Marshall, Kentucky, Oregon, Texas Tech and Utah State before returning to Laramie. “It is a full circle moment as it all started here at the University of Wyoming,” Bouknight told reporters when he first returned. “It is great to be back in the saddle with familiar faces with our student-athletes and coaches that have so much love and passion for this program. I'm ready to hit the ground running and go back to the foundation and fundamentals.” Coach Bouknight told County 10 at Media Day about some of his favorite memories as a UW athlete, "obviously the Vegas Bowl (2004) sticks out. I was only fortunate to win one Border War, so I think about that one from my sophomore year." Jovon said it's helpful to remember his playing days to instruct this 2025 group of Cowboy receivers, especially when it comes to the eventual cold weather. "It makes us unique, the mental aspect and being mentally tough about it. Understanding that it can play into your favor in late November if you're prepared for it." And the Pokes newest coach says while there's still some improvement he'd like to see before the August 28th opener at Akron, he's thrilled with the wide receiver room so far. "It's been going good. I think the energy is really high, guys are flying around. A couple guys that are new are working some kinks out. For the most part we're doing really well. The focus the next couple weeks is who's going to step up and make plays." To listen to the full chat we had to with Coach Bouknight, hit the player below! Wyoming football radio broadcasts can be heard all season long in Fremont County on KOVE 1330 AM and 107.7FM!
Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in local sports. A preview of Utah State's Week 4 opponent, McNeese. What are the keys for a game against an FCS opponent? The next player on the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed, edge rusher John Gayer. Eric conducted interviews with DE/OLB Enoka Migao and offensive tackle Trey Andersen after Utah State practice on Tuesday. Also hear from the offensive coordinator, Kevin McGiven.
Starting Lineup: BYU DC Jay Hill availability Preseason AP poll released
Paul Molinari, Chief of Staff for Utah State Basketball
Chase Roberts on BYU Quarterbacks & Its Offense Paul Molinari, Chief of Staff for Utah State University
Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah State, Colorado State & Boise State are suing the Mountain West, Wild First Night of NFL Preseason, Utah WR Tobias Merriweather talks Jason Beck's Offense
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview Utah State vs UTEP. Utah State, Boise State and Colorado State file a new lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference and Gloria Nevarez. Mountain West schools placed in tiers based on their success in football and men's basketball combined. Top 25 Aggies for 2025: offensive lineman Jake Eichorn. Pick 6
Eric Frandsen, Jason Walker and Ajay Salvesen preview Utah State at Texas A&M. Top 25 Aggies for 2025: defensive tackle Naki Fahina. USU soccer hosts their first scrimmage under the lights; audio from Austin Miller and Kunie Hirai. Hot Take nor Not a Take. Former Aggies in NFL preseason games.
Jake & Ben Full Show from August 7, 2025 Hour 1 Sam Farnsworth fills in for the First Hour with Ben. They talk BYU to start off the show. Top 3 Stories of the Day: Over or Under on these Big 12 Conference Win Totals, Kyle Whittingham mentioned Smith Snowden and Lander Barton will play on offense, Utah State & Oregon cancel future games. Will AJ Dybantsa change BYU? Hour 2 Mitch Harper, our BYU Insider for KSLSports.com, joined to give an update on all things Cougars from Fall Camp. Utah Football Head Coach Kyle Whittingham spoke yesterday at practice. Hear what he had to say. Ben & Christian give their thoughts on Episode 1 of Hard Knocks.
Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 7, 2025 Sam Farnsworth fills in for the First Hour with Ben. They talk BYU to start off the show. Top 3 Stories of the Day: Over or Under on these Big 12 Conference Win Totals, Kyle Whittingham mentioned Smith Snowden and Lander Barton will play on offense, Utah State & Oregon cancel future games. Will AJ Dybantsa change BYU?
Top 3 Stories of the Day: Over or Under on these Big 12 Conference Win Totals, Kyle Whittingham mentioned Smith Snowden and Lander Barton will play on offense, Utah State & Oregon cancel future games.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker visit with Utah State head women's volleyball coach Rob Neilson. Top 25 Aggies of 2025: Runningback Derrick Jameson Kick time and TV partner announced for USU vs McNeese. USU adds NIL specialist Joe Summers to its athletics department. USU men's basketball officially announces a neutral site game against VCU in Texas on November 7.
Interview with Utah State women's volleyball coach Rob Neilson about his team's upcoming season.
Richard and Alex preview the Mountain West in 2025, starting with the same team that's favored every year and then going in no particular order: * Boise State still looks like the class of the league * San Jose State has leveled up, but now Ken Niumatalolo confronts life without an All-American receiver* UNLV is the apple of Richard's eye with Dan Mullen in charge * Colorado State made strides last year, but were they real, or were they just the result of a lousy schedule? Does it matter? * Fresno State wipes the slate clean, but we're optimistic * Hawaii looks a lot better than we both thought they would * Air Force should get back to business the way it used to be done * San Diego State was shockingly bad on offense in Sean Lewis' first year. How much does that change our feeling on them? * Utah State made a great hire, but it'll take some time * Wyoming is still searching for an identity * New Mexico is a blank canvas, and a new coach from FCS is trying something different* Nevada is a hard job that continues to be hard The episode wraps with preseason award nominees from the hosts for the SZD Dude of the Year, the Low-Key Cool Game of the Year, the Minority Coach of the Week In an Interesting Schematic Spot (of the Year), and the Coach Who's Not Gonna Be Here Next Year. Producer: Anthony Vito. Catch up on all of our 2025 previewsIn reverse chronological order: * ACC* Conference USA* Big 12 * MAC* Pac-12 and FBS independents* Sun BeltThank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe
Hour 1 Devon Dampier had to carry the entire load at New Mexico last season, that's not the case this year. What BYU Players are Hans & Scotty excited to see this season? What you may have missed Hour 2 CBS Sports NFL Writer Bryan De'Ardo 60 in 60 Watchlist: Noah Avinger, USU CB Whole World News Hour 3 Hans & Scotty each give a player from Utah & Utah State that they are excited to see this season. Sports Roulette: Miami Heat's version of Breaking Bad AND MORE
Hans & Scotty each give a player from Utah & Utah State that they are excited to see this season. Sports Roulette: Miami Heat's version of Breaking Bad AND MORE
Every Wednesday, Jake & Ben compete in Two 5-selection drafts - One sports-related & one not sports-related. This week on What You Got Wednesday, Scotty G fills in to draft: Best Aggies (Not just Utah State) & Best Scotts. Vote for your winner @JakeAndBenKSL on X.