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Edwin Suarez Jr. arrived eight years ago in Reading with a dream of playing basketball in America and not knowing the language. Now, after stops at Muhlenberg High School, Arizona Western Junior College and Weber State, the 6-foot-6, 205-pound forward has transferred to Temple with the hope of providing some defense and rebounding to Adam Fisher's frontcourt. You'll heart part of our interview with him on this week's podcast, along with a way-too-early educated guess at the Owls' starting five and a hint of what's to come with Temple football's June recruiting. Intro: 0:00 – 5:28 Edwin Suarez Jr. explains why he signed with Temple: 5:28 – 16:46 Why fans shouldn't overreact to the Cam Scott news: 16:46 – 21:42 Owls add 7-1 center Christian Beam: 21:42 – 25:49 June will bring more football verbals to Temple: 25:49 – 30:46 Mailbag: 30:46 – end ** Timestamps are approximate due to advertisements.

The entirety of DJ & PK for May 15, 2026: HOUR ONE Ron McBride loves Bear Bachmeier and BYU Ron McBride believes Eric Kjar will succeed at Weber State Ron McBride on state of Utah football HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, RSL, URFC, Golf, NHL Hot Takes or Toast: Is Bear Bachmeier in a "league of his own?" Can you believe the Utah Jazz's good fortune? HOUR THREE Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio David Locke, Utah Jazz and SEG Media Utah Jazz and NBA Draft Options HOUR FOUR Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for May 15, 2026: Ron McBride loves Bear Bachmeier and BYU Ron McBride believes Eric Kjar will succeed at Weber State Ron McBride on state of Utah football

The entirety of DJ & PK for May 14, 2026: HOUR ONE Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake Brian Taylor, Real Golf Radio Krysten Peek, NBA.com and Hoops HQ HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, RSL, Golf, NHL Hot Takes or Toast: CBS Sports says AJ Dybantsa wants to stay in Utah? What could the Utah Jazz do to draft AJ Dybantsa? HOUR THREE Brian Taylor, Real Golf Radio Ron McBride on his foundation, BYU football and recruiting Ron McBrida talking about Eric Kjar at Weber State HOUR FOUR Ron McBride in-studio talking college football Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour three of DJ & PK for May 14, 2026: Brian Taylor, Real Golf Radio Ron McBride on his foundation, BYU football and recruiting Ron McBrida talking about Eric Kjar at Weber State

Former Utah and Weber State football coach Ron McBride joined DJ & PK in-studio for an hour to talk about the work his foundation is doing, his thoughts on the BYU Cougars, Utah Utes, Weber State Wildcats and Utah State Aggies, among multiple topics covered.

Brent Myers has been coaching college football since 1982 and has 28 years of experience in the Big Sky Conference between his time at Eastern Washington (1982-1991), Northern Arizona (1992-1997) and Weber State (2014-2025). He's in his first year as the offensive line coach at Montana. He joined Colter Nuanez to talk about Bobby Kennedy, the transition of the UM coaching staff and his OL unit, which must replace five senior starters.

Get to know new Weber State men's basketball head coach Kaleb Canales in this latest Wildcat All In interview. with Paul Grua. Hear from coach Canales on why he came to Weber State, how he got into coaching, his 18-year NBA coaching career, and his vision and goals for the Wildcats. Coach Canales also talks about building the Wildcat roster for next season, scheduling, style of play, competition, relationship with Damian Lillard, giving back, family, and much more. Canales was hired as the 11th head coach in Weber State's Division I history in April and brings nearly two decades of coaching experience. He also spent last season as the associate head coach at Troy, where he helped lead the team to the NCAA Tournament. Canales came from Troy University last season, where he helped guide the Trojans to a 22–12 record and won the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament championships, to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. A native of Laredo, Texas, Canales began his coaching career in 2001 as a high school assistant coach before moving to the collegiate ranks at UT Arlington for the 2003-04 season, where he helped lead the Mavericks to a Southland Conference title. He then embarked on an 18-year career in the NBA, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 as a video intern. He was promoted to video coordinator, then to assistant coach in 2009. In 2012, he served as the Trail Blazers' interim head coach for 23 games and became the first Hispanic head coach in NBA history. He also served as Portland's head coach in the NBA Summer League. Canales then spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks (2013–18), followed by two years with the New York Knicks and one season with the Indiana Pacers. In 2023, he was named associate head coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. He and his wife Cristi, have a son, Bauer, and a daughter, Sloane.

On the first hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez is joined by FCS expert Sam Herder to break down some of the biggest storylines around the subdivision, including the number of draft picks in this year's NFL Draft and whether it's as simple as top talent migrating to the FBS level. The two dive into that debate and explore a variety of other key topics shaping the current landscape of FCS football.Next, Colter runs through this week's Treasure State Stars, highlighted by Anna Cockhill's three-home run performance for the Montana softball team in a win over Weber State.

To kick off Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez breaks down recent track and field results for athletes from both Montana and Montana State, highlighting standout performances from around the state while also exploring why track and field doesn't receive more attention on the national stage and the factors impacting its visibility and popularity.Next, Colter highlights Griz softball's explosive win over Weber State that featured six home runs before a tough loss to tournament host Idaho State in a double-elimination matchup. He also reports on and analyzes the winners of the Little Sullivan Award for both the men's and women's sides.

Weber State football Assistant coach and Recruiting Coordinator Tana Vea is the guest on the latest ‘Cat Tales podcast with Paul Grua. Tana talks about his return to Weber State and living out his dream of coaching college football. In this podcast, he also talks about his work as the Recruiting Coordinator and what the recruiting process is like, including the evaluation of players and relationships. He also talks about how he got into football and coaching, his connection to Weber State Hall of Fame coach Ron McBride, the Polynesian culture, coaching running backs, golf, pickleball, and much more.

This episode dives into how Weber State University built a high-impact energy management program that's already delivering millions in annual savings while pushing toward full electrification and carbon neutrality. Justin Owen breaks down how much of that progress comes not from new equipment, but from smarter HVAC sequences, optimization, and advanced supervisory control. The conversation unpacks real examples—from dramatic EUI reductions to campus-wide control strategies and battery integration. They also reveal how a self-funding model fuels continuous upgrades by reinvesting energy savings into new projects. It's a practical blueprint for energy managers trying to hit aggressive sustainability goals without unlimited budgets. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 196 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter. Learn more about The Smart Building Strategist Course and the Nexus Courses Platform. Check out the Nexus Labs Marketplace. Learn more about Nexus Partnership Opportunities.

In the second hour of Nuanez Now, Colter Nuanez recaps the latest results from the Bryan Clay Invitational, highlighting standout performances from both Montana and Montana State track and field athletes, then shifts to the tennis courts to break down the rivalry matchup where the Grizzlies capped off the regular season with an impressive win over the Bobcats, and also highlights Montana softball following a strong weekend sweep of Weber State as the Griz continue to build momentum late in the season.To close the show, Colter turns to the gridiron, sharing his thoughts on Montana and Montana State football, including early takes on potential prospects as both programs reload for the upcoming season.

Weber State is holding its annual "Financial Literacy Bootcamp" today. This event is meant to bring together high school and college students across northern Utah to learn how to take control of their finances early and save for the future. Greg and Holly talk about the impact of not learning financial literacy early on in life.

Hour one of DJ & PK for April 17, 2026: Utah Mammoth Game Recap Mike Weir, Former Masters Champion Claeb Kanales, Weber State Men's Basketball

The entirety of DJ & PK for April 16, 2026: HOUR ONE Morgan Scalley, Utah Football Jaren Jackson Jr. and Keyonte George, Utah Jazz Eric Kjar, Weber State Football HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, CBB, NFL, CFB, MLB, Golf, Utah Mammoth Mike Weir, Former Masters Champion Rory McIlroy's impact in golf HOUR THREE Utah Jazz chasing playoffs next season BYU basketball rebuilding roster quickly Utah Mammoth take aim at Vegas Golden Knights HOUR FOUR Caleb Kanales, Weber State Men's Basketball Cole Bagley, KSL Sports Feedback of the Day

Hour one of DJ & PK for April 16, 2026: Morgan Scalley, Utah Football Jaren Jackson Jr. and Keyonte George, Utah Jazz Eric Kjar, Weber State Football

Hour four of DJ & PK for April 16, 2026: Caleb Kanales, Weber State Men's Basketball Cole Bagley, KSL Sports Feedback of the Day

New Weber State men's basketball coach Caleb Kanales joined DJ & PK to talk about his new role, working with Damian Lillard and what he hopes to accomplish in Ogden.

The entirety of DJ & PK for April 15, 2026: HOUR ONE Kevin Love and Jusuf Nurkic, Utah Jazz Utah Mammoth Game Recap Tim LaComb, SEG Media HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, College Basketball, NFL, MLB, Utah Mammoth, College Football Hot Takes or Toast: Should BYU overpay for Rob Wright? Should college basketball be able to spend as much money as they are? HOUR THREE Eric Kjar, Weber State Football Coach Utah Jazz roster decisions, cover bands and hard work Kamden Lopati commits to the Michigan Wolverines HOUR FOUR Updates from the world of pro golf Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour three of DJ & PK for April 15, 2026: Eric Kjar, Weber State Football Coach Utah Jazz roster decisions, cover bands and hard work Kamden Lopati commits to the Michigan Wolverines

Weber State football coach Erick Kjar joined DJ & PK to talk about his new role at the helm of the Weber State Wildcats and how spring camp went. 

Weber State head basketball coach Kaleb Canales

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Scotty G & Tim LaComb Hour 1 Starting Lineup: Tommy Lloyd signs monster deal to stay with Arizona Mammoth beat Kraken What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Utah Jazz TV play-by-play Craig Bolerjack Weber State head basketball coach Kaleb Canales College Basketball POW Hour 3 Jay Stevens CFB outlook for BYU & Utah next year Final thoughts

Kaleb Canales was named the new head coach for the Weber State men's basketball program on April 3, 2026. Canales comes to Weber State with more than 25 years of coaching experience, including 18 seasons in the NBA. Canales is the 11th head coach in the program's Division I history and arrives in Ogden with nearly two decades of NBA coaching experience. He also spent last season as the associate head coach at Troy, where he helped lead the team to the NCAA Tournament. In his lone season at Troy, Canales helped guide the Trojans to a 22–12 record, capturing both the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament championships, and earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament. A native of Laredo, Texas, Canales began his coaching career in 2001 as a high school assistant coach before moving to the collegiate ranks at UT Arlington for the 2003-04 season, where he helped lead the Mavericks to a Southland Conference title. He then embarked on an 18-year career in the NBA, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 as a video intern. He was promoted to video coordinator, then to assistant coach in 2009. In 2012, he served as the Trail Blazers' interim head coach for 23 games and became the first Hispanic head coach in NBA history. He also served as Portland's head coach in the NBA Summer League. Canales then spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks (2013–18), followed by two years with the New York Knicks and one season with the Indiana Pacers. In 2023, he was named associate head coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Canales, 47, has also been an active participant in the NBA's Basketball Without Borders program and has served as associate head coach of the Mexico Men's National Team since 2021. He earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from UT Arlington in 2001 and a master's degree in Sports Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth in 2005. He and his wife Cristi, have a son, Bauer, and a daughter, Sloane.

Phil Beckner is one of the most respected player development coaches in the business, and this episode explains exactly why. He started as an unpaid director of operations at Weber State, working night shifts at Costco and refereeing men's league games for $17 a night, while coaching a freshman named Damian Lillard during the day. Twenty years later he's trained some of the best players in the NBA and built a framework that has nothing to do with jump shots.Phil breaks down how he builds resilience into players from the ground up, why so many young NBA players are physically ready but mentally not built to last, and what it actually looks like to develop a player who sticks. He shares the inside story of training Anfernee Simons through three teams in under a year, the moment Damian Lillard decided to stop being a victim and become an overcomer, and what Pop told him about the single biggest change in his coaching career.We also get deep on the 2026 draft, with Phil revealing how he first connected with the top-rated prospect and why understanding a player's play types on Synergy matters more than any comparison you'll hear on TV. Plus his new book, Be Better Be Different, drops next month.Listen or watch - this is one of those conversations that applies way beyond basketball.Topics covered: Phil's journey from unpaid Weber State coach to elite NBA trainer Working night shifts at Costco while coaching Damian Lillard Why so many young NBA players make it but can't stay The five Cs of building resilience in players Training Damian Lillard through his Achilles rehab and three-point contest win Anfernee Simons: three teams, one year, and "I did it though" Greg Popovich on empathy as the biggest change in his coaching Joe Mazzulla rebounding at a Phil Beckner workout Phil's four non-negotiable player standards The Steve Nash high-five study and why the details matter Giannis and the position evolution debate Darryn Peterson and the draft prospect Phil believes in Why player comparisons in the draft are almost always wrong Phil's book: Be Better Be Different

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I discussed Bobby Kennedy's recent recruiting wins and what they mean long-term for the Montana Grizzlies. A lot of fans have been displeased with how the in-state recruiting has gone over the last few years, and he's looking to turn things around. The Big Sky certainly has a favorite in 2026, but everyone has questions coming into the season. What are those questions? Conference realignment never sleeps, and with that comes the addition of West Florida to the FCS in 2026. What will that look like for the UAC? All of this and more in this week's Akem's Analysis! Like and comment your thoughts down below!!! SUBSCRIBE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! 0:00 - Intro4:17 - Bobby Kennedy Dominating In-State Recruiting16:01 - Biggest Questions For The Big Sky in 202636:30 - West Florida Joining The FCS in 202640:34 - Sacramento State's 2026 Football Schedule45:20 - Athletes Taking A MS/HS Redshirt Year?51:02 - Final Thoughts55:14 - EndFollow My Socials: Twitter/X:https://x.com/s_akem18?s=21INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/s_akem18?igsh=NWp2Njdta216OTZq&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuelakem18?_t=8kcXTSonq6E&_r=1

In February 2016, Rashid Shaheed signed to play football at Weber State out of high school. A decade later, he is a Super Bowl champion. Shaheed became the only four-time All-American in Weber State history and cemented himself as one of the greatest players ever to wear a Wildcat uniform. Since leaving Weber State in 2021, Shaheed has developed into an NFL standout, earning All-Pro honors and two Pro Bowl selections. In 2026, he reached the pinnacle of the sport, winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. In the latest episode of the ‘Cat Tales' podcast with Paul Grua, Shaheed reflects on his remarkable journey—from signing with Weber State to becoming a Super Bowl champion. He discusses his growth as a player, his transition to the NFL, and his experiences in New Orleans and Seattle, including a mid-season trade, a new contract, and his “welcome to the NFL” moment. He also shares memories from his time at Weber State, his success returning kicks, and his passion for mentoring younger players. In four NFL seasons, Shaheed has earned two Pro Bowl selections while appearing in 51 regular season games with 32 starts. He has recorded three punt return touchdowns and one kickoff return touchdown, along with 153 receptions for 2,243 yards and 12 touchdowns. In the playoffs, he added a kickoff return touchdown in Seattle's win over San Francisco. From 2017 to 2021, Shaheed played in 53 games at Weber State, helping lead the Wildcats to four consecutive Big Sky titles and four FCS Playoff appearances, including the semifinals in 2019. He remains the only player in school history to earn All-America honors four times and is one of just four players to be named first-team All-Big Sky four times. Shaheed finished his collegiate career as the FCS all-time leader in kickoff return touchdowns with seven and holds Weber State's record for career kickoff return average at 29 yards. He totaled 5,478 all-purpose yards—third most in school history—and ranks third in punt return yardage. He also finished seventh in receiving yards (2,178) with 18 touchdowns and ranks 10th in career receptions with 147.

Former Wildcat standout Kyndahl Hill has seen the world in the nine years since he left Weber State. Hill has been playing professionally in several countries across Europe, most recently in Israel. He has also played in Italy, Denmark, Ukraine, Germany, and Romania. In this ‘Cat Tales' podcast, Hill talks about his travels and playing in so many different places, learning languages, travel, memories of his time at Weber State, living in the Ogden area, family, and so much more. Hill, a native of Humble, Texas, played four seasons at Weber State from 2013-17 and was part of two Big Sky Championship teams and two teams that played in the NCAA Tournament. He never missed a game in his career and played in 130 games with the Wildcats, tied for the fifth-most games played in school history. He finished his career as the 32nd player in Weber State history to score 1,000 career points. He still ranks third in WSU history in career blocks with 126 and is eighth career rebounds with 734. He was named the Big Sky's Top Reserve as a junior in 2016.

Hour one of DJ & PK for March 5, 2026: Utah Jazz game recap Dave Pagnotta, The Fourth Period Gavin Fowler, Weber State Football

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Weber State head football coach Eric Kjar. Kjar discusses being named head coach at Weber State this offseason, transitioning from high school to Division I college football, the biggest positional battles at Weber State, building his staff at Weber State, and staying flexible in the ever-changing world of college football. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The entirety of DJ & PK for March 4, 2026: HOUR ONE Jerrod Calhoun, USU Men's Basketball Coach Utah Mammoth Game Recap Todd Phillips, UVU Men's Basketball Coach HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, NFL, MLB, Utah Mammoth, NHL Hot Takes or Toast and David Pagnotta, The Fourth Period Bruce Branch III commits to Kevin Young and BYU HOUR THREE Bruce Branch keeps BYU basketball winning despite on-court issues Gavin Fowler, Weber State Football Will BYU basketball get another win this season? HOUR FOUR March Madness and the BYU basketball program's woes Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour three of DJ & PK for March 4, 2026: Bruce Branch keeps BYU basketball winning despite on-court issues Gavin Fowler, Weber State Football Will BYU basketball get another win this season?

New Weber State defensive coordinator Gavin Fowler joined DJ & PK to talk about his new role, what he hopes to accomplish, how it is working for Eric Kjar and how difficult it was to leave BYU.

It's the February 2026 Weber State coaches show, presented by the Young Automotive Group. In this episode, hear from new Weber State football head coach Eric Kjar on his first two months on the job, the new roster, preparing for spring football, and much more. Also hear from new WSU football assistant coaches Tanner Jacobsen and Gavin Fowler about their career journeys and their decision to come to Weber State.

Colter Nuanez kicks off the show by previewing Montana's matchup against Weber State tonight, breaking down key players to watch for both the Griz and the Wildcats. Then, Colter reports on Michael Wortham earning an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl. Next, he discusses coaching additions and departures for both Montana and Montana State, including the addition of Brent Myers as the new offensive line coach for the Grizzlies, highlighting his impressive résumé and sharing his thoughts on what the move means for Montana. Later, Geoff Safford sits down with Lustre Christian head coach Randy Reddig to talk about his standout high school basketball program at the boarding school in the tiny town of Lustre, Montana. Geoff asks Randy about where his students come from, how they discover the school, what makes the team so successful, and previews some upcoming games this weekend. (30:18)Lastly, Colter wraps up the hour by breaking down the results of Tuesday's prep basketball games from across the state. (44:46)

Gavin Fowler is the new defensive coordinator for Weber State football under new head coach Eric Kjar. In this podcast, Gavin talks about coach Kjar, why he decided to come to Weber State, being mentored by Kalani Sitake and Jay Hill, his time at BYU as a player, becoming a coach, his love of football, what he loves about coaching, and much more.

QB Elite owner and founder Dustin Smith joined DJ & PK to talk about the high school recruiting scene in Utah and what he makes of the college game and Eric Kjar's move to Weber State.

Thing Discussed: Most excited about the hire: there are adults in the room. Spent 20+ coaching in one place with no scandals. Impressed that they stabilized the program so quickly. Portal recruiting happens in December; they're playing from behind because IU was setting up all of these visits weeks ago. Notice they're getting special teams guys because Coombs was already in his job. Whittingham as Crisler (Brian: [moans]), as an established outsider who locked down Harmon to survive the transition. That was the end of the Yost Cycle, and likewise this is the end of the Bo Cycle. What happens next? How does he develop ways to take advantage of Michigan's place in the new world. Money allocation is a big conversation going forward. Indiana puts all of its resources into the portal, Michigan will pay a NOB and also pay a Rolder. New offense: Not a whole lot different under Harbaugh? Utah fans: "get ready to run QB Power!"...okay! "Tell your TEs to prepare to be blockers." Sure. "Don't expect any Seth: More Urban Meyer approach where it's about efficiency more than explosives. Loaded at OL, have great RBs. Main feature of Beck is he plays a "tight end" who's really a receiver. Brian points out JJ Buchanan is 6'3"/225 and only played five snaps inline—that's just a wide receiver. Point is they're way more spread than people realize. In Break: Ryan Mallett (RIP). Craig says Lloyd tried to broker a conference with Mallett's dad and Rich Rod, neither side was interested. Jay Hill: Has the bona fides, knows where the hashes are, made Weber State a power. Schematically, going back to more of a Cover-1 look. Notre Dame defense is similar, also a lot like the Ryan Walters stuff where they turn their 4-2 into a 5-1 regularly. Really wanted to keep Cole Sullivan (as a WLB who can DE or S) and Jordan Young (as a nickel who can S or CB) for this system. Think Jyaire or Shamari would be good in that nickel role. Biggest hurdle for this staff? Probably learning how to recruit as Michigan instead of Utah.

Tanner Jacobson is the new Associate Head Coach for Weber State football. Jacobson was named the Associate Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator for the Wildcats by new head coach Eric Kjar. A former player at Texas Tech and BYU, Jacobson comes to WSU after spending the last four seasons as the head coach at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. He also also coached at BYU and Snow College. In this 'Cat Tales podcast, Jacobson talks about growing up and playing football in Texas, playing at Texas Tech and his roommate Baker Mayfield. He also talks about playing at BYU, beginning his coaching career, stops at Snow and Tyler and what he's learned as a head coach. He discusses coming to Weber State, working with coach Kjar, coaching special teams, his love of coaching, family, and much more.

In the first episode of the 2026 season, Dan is joined by Nick Greyno, Connor Schoepp, John Bloom & Tex McQuilkin to discuss the transition of S&C from D1 sport to private sector.Connor Schoepp spent the past decade working across professional and collegiate sport before transitioning into the private sector and founding Rebuild Performance & Rehab in Pittsburgh, PA. His work centers on return-to-play performance, speed development, and isometric training, bridging high-level sport science with real-world athlete application. Connor brings a systems-based approach to long-term athletic development, helping athletes transition safely and confidently back to competition.Follow Connor at @rebuild_p_r and @rebuildpr_.Nick Greyno is a strength and conditioning coach with extensive experience across Division I athletics and applied sports performance. He has held roles at TCU, Florida International University, the University of West Florida, Clemson, the University of South Carolina, and with US Ski & Snowboard / Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. A former track & field athlete, Nick earned his MBA while serving as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Mount Olive. He is now based in Columbus, Ohio, where he is building Life Free Perform, a performance platform focused on long-term development and coach education. Nick holds CSCS, SCCC, USAW, FRCms, EXOS XPS, and RPR Level 1 certifications.Learn more at www.lifefreeperform.com and follow @greynotstrength.Tex McQuilkin is the Founder and Leadership Strategist of Captains & Coaches, bringing over 15 years of experience at the intersection of athletic performance and leadership development. A former four-year starter and three-year captain for Marymount University Men's Lacrosse, Tex blends performance science with leadership psychology to develop athletes into confident leaders on and off the field. He holds a Master's degree in Health Behavior Change and has coached athletes across six continents, from youth sport to elite collegiate environments and special operations forces. Tex continues to coach middle and high school lacrosse in Austin, Texas, while refining the Captains & Coaches methodology through applied practice.Follow @mcquilkin, @captainsandcoaches, and visit www.captainsandcoaches.com.John Bloom is a sports performance coach and entrepreneur with experience across multiple Division I programs, including Abilene Christian, Weber State, Texas Tech, and Oral Roberts University. After more than a decade in the collegiate setting, John transitioned into the private sector to found Elevated Athlete Development LLC, based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. His mission is to provide holistic athletic development while creating environments that prioritize long-term growth, character, and sustainable performance. Beyond athlete training, John is passionate about building platforms that allow coaches to learn, connect, and collaborate—strengthening the profession through shared knowledge and Strength In Numbers.Follow John at @johnbloom30.Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician's hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates:Isophit (BRAUNPR25%), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link).If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.

2 hours and 45 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Kyle Whittingham Reaction Starts at :51 Brian can't make fun of the name "Kyle" anymore. Woah, Alex Drain is here! Did Kyle Whittingham get pushed out of Utah? He's 66 but could probably beat up several members of the current team, he doesn't feel too old. This might be the best guy to hit the ground running with Bryce Underwood. He's had a 20+ year stretch of success and it's mostly over-performing expectations statistically. Are there concerns about the way this would translate to Michigan? Utah folks are asking if we're prepared for limited media availability, a coach who can sound like a jerk, and a 300 lbs fullback. Yes, yes we are. Kyle Whittingham's risk for scandal seems extremely low. How many coaches in the Big Ten would you pick over him? His dad's nickname was "Mad Dog". A brief history of his success over his coaching career, which included two PAC-12 Championships. Kyle lets his QB run the ball, Bryce's output this season would've been the worst for Utah going back at least a decade. Harbaugh had a great hit rate on sleeper recruits, Whittingham should as well. He has some very Harbaugh-adjacent quotes as well. What's your letter grade for the hire? [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Assistants Starts at 42:48 The new staff is coming together pretty quickly. Jason Beck is lining up to be the offensive coordinator, coming in from Utah. Alex details his history as a coach which was mostly as an offensive coordinator and QB coach. He likes hybrid players and will love the tight end room. Jay Hill is lined up from BYU as defensive coordinator, BYU fans are not thrilled that he's leaving. He took a 100ish ranked defense and turned it into a top 25 defense. He also made Weber State a powerhouse while he was there. He'll play more man-defense than we're used to which might not be what we want against Ohio State. Jay Hill could also be a head coach in waiting down the road. It feels like the defense is going to be coached again. Jason Beck could be a QB coach but there are rumors that Koy Detmer Jr could come in as an analyst/QB coach. All signs point to Tony Alford being retained. Ron Bellamy will probably stick around, they still need a Michigan guy and he might be the most "Michigan Guy" on staff. Freddie Whittingham could likely come in at tight ends coach, he is not a nepotism hire. He could also be a recruiting coordinator guy if you want to keep Grant Newsome around. Jim Harding could be the offensive line coach coming out of Utah. Lewis Powell might be coming in as defensive ends coach out of Utah. Lou Esposito might stay at Michigan. Linebackers coach is the one area where we haven't heard anything. Whittingham has mentioned going after a coach that is still in the playoffs. Jernaro Gilford might follow Jay Hill as the defensive backs coach. LaMar Morgan is a good recruiter so maybe you keep him. What about Special Teams coach? Time to move on from Kerry Coombs already? How would you grade these potential hires?  3. Hot Takes and The Search, Revisited Starts at 1:38:48 Takes hotter than the Utah message boards. It was a wild ride getting from DeBoer, Fisch, or Dillingham to here. A lot of information was coming from agents getting names out there. A lot of people said "Biff Poggi could get the job" and it was never going to happen. Did Michigan really never go and try to offer Dillingham a job? It feels like his people really hyped him up. We might be having a very different conversation if that Oklahoma receiver would've just caught that ball. Everyone penciled in Dillingham after the Oklahoma Alabama game and then he signs an extension. Whittingham was unemployed, he probably didn't have agents hyping him up. Brian still likes Jeff Brohm. Interestingly Penn State never went after Whittingham but once the Michigan job opened up he said he was "in the transfer portal." Why was Biff Poggi on that podcast? He was shooting his shot for a job but it was never going to happen. How well did the "insiders" do and how clued in will they be on the new staff.  4. Michigan Football vs Texas Starts at 2:18:38 Oh yeah Michigan has a bowl game. The only opt-outs are El-Hadi, Derrick Moore, and Barham (and Ernest Hausmann). Maybe it's a good sign that a lot of players still want to play in this? Six of 11 defensive starters are sitting out for Texas, most of their offense is playing. Michigan's best hope is to watch Arch Manning turf five-yard outs. I guess we'll see Wink walk off the field as a Michigan coach for the last time. This feels like a zombie team right now. Does Michigan have a way to stop Ryan Wingo? The Ohio State game feels like four years ago. Are you excited for this game? A lot of big-name guys have at least remained in the recruiting class. The hope of the Sherrone era was "hopefully he just gets better at coaching" and it's a relief to just move on. What was the most enjoyable game of the Sherrone era? Not the highlight, but the most fun beginning-to-end? A lot of things about the last two to three years make a lot more sense now. A lot of paranoia and worry feels lifted, there are adults in charge.  MUSIC: "Medium Machine"—Sports Team "Inept Apollo"—Nation of Language "Where'd You Go"—Horsegirl “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

The last few weeks and days have been a whirlwind for new Weber State head coach Eric Kjar. Last week, he had his Corner Canyon High School team playing in the high school national championship game in Maryland. Less than a week later, he was introduced as the new head coach of the Wildcat football program. In this Wildcat All In interview, Kjar discusses the whirlwind and becoming head coach at Weber State, what the transition from high school to college will look like, the keys to his success in high school, recruiting the state of Utah, and what attracted him to Weber State. He also talks about his coaching style, what he loves about coaching, growing up playing football and becoming a coach, his family, coaching his sons, and more. Kjar (pronounced “Care”) was hired on Tuesday as the 13th head coach in Weber State's Division I history. He comes to WSU after unprecedented success as a high school coach. In the last nine seasons, Kjar posted a 112-10 record with six state championships at Corner Canyon High School. He guided the Chargers to three consecutive state titles in 2018, 2019, and 2020, followed by three more championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025, along with two state runner-up finishes. His teams were nationally ranked multiple times, including as high as No. 8 in the nation. Corner Canyon also set a Utah state record with 48 consecutive wins from 2018 to 2021 and advanced to the national championship game in 2025. Kjar coached multiple state MVPs and All-Americans, along with numerous Division I college players and NFL Draft picks, including quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Zach Wilson, and offensive lineman Jackson Powers Johnson. Before Corner Canyon, Kjar spent eight seasons as the head coach at Jordan High School, where he posted a 69-29 record that included a state championship in 2012. He also served as an assistant coach for five years at Jordan before becoming head coach. In 17 years as a high school head coach, Kjar compiled a career record of 181-39.

Eric Kjar was introduced as the new head football coach at Weber State on December 16, 2025. Kjar is the 13th head coach in Weber State's Division I history and arrives in Ogden after unprecedented success as a Utah high school coach. Kjar (pronounced “Care”) posted a 112-10 record with six state championships over the last nine seasons as the head coach at Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah. He guided the Chargers to three consecutive state titles in 2018, 2019, and 2020, followed by three more championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025, along with two state runner-up finishes. His teams were nationally ranked multiple times, including as high as No. 8 in the nation. Corner Canyon also set a Utah state record with 48 consecutive wins from 2018 to 2021 and advanced to the national championship game in 2025. Kjar coached multiple state MVPs and All-Americans, along with numerous Division I college players and NFL Draft picks, including quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Zach Wilson, and offensive lineman Jackson Powers Johnson. Before Corner Canyon, Kjar spent eight seasons as the head coach at Jordan High School, where he posted a 69-29 record that included a state championship in 2012. He also served as an assistant coach for five years at Jordan before becoming head coach. In 17 years as a high school head coach, Kjar compiled a career record of 181-39. Kjar, 46, is a native of Kemmerer, Wyoming, and played college football as a quarterback and wide receiver at Wayne State College in Nebraska. He graduated from Wayne State in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in education. He and his wife Andrea are the parents of four children. Their son, Noah, is a wide receiver and kick returner at Weber State.

Hour 1 Pop-tart bowl festivities | BYU & Utah deserved better bowl games Utah team is really good What you may have missed Hour 2 Weber State hires Eric Kjar next head football coach Georgia Tech beat writer Chad Bishop Hour 3 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Sports Roulette

Weber State hires Eric Kjar next head football coach Georgia Tech beat writer Chad Bishop

Brad L. Mortensen, President of Weber State University joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to discuss the evolving role of higher education in preparing the future cybersecurity workforce. Brad shares how Weber State supports students from all backgrounds through open enrollment, stackable credentials, real-world learning partnerships, and a focus on both technical training and durable human skills like communication, resilience, and problem solving. He talks about the rise of AI in the classroom, the importance of industry collaboration, and why fostering adaptability and creativity is essential to meeting growing cyber talent demands.     Resources:   View Brad L. Mortensen on LinkedIn    View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn       Related Microsoft Podcasts:   Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast   The BlueHat Podcast    Uncovering Hidden Risks           Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts      Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.