CougarCast: BYU Sports

It has been awhile! But when BYU is about to play their 3rd NCAA tournament game in their history, I've got to weigh in! If BYU win, there will be incredible impact on the legacy and history of the BYU basketball program. Go Cougars!

A pair of undefeated teams playing in December? BIG GAME!  Let's take a look at the very good Chanticleers football team and the problems they present.  PLUS, the last couple of weeks have exposed a problem BYU has with their Football program. Time to rant! Thanks to our sponsors -- waveformsleep.com use promo code "COUGARCAST" at checkout to get 20% off an Adjustable Power Base and yourtruevoice.com take a free lesson with Debra Bonner's Superior Vocal Training Program.

In this episode, we remember Kyle Morrell -- the best defensive back in Cougar Football history. We look at BYU Football narratives ahead of the North Alabama game. Lastly, we study over the 2020-21 BYU Basketball roster and non-conference schedule. Check out Debra Bonner's Superior Vocal Training Program, Your True Voice. Upgrade your bedroom with an Adjustable Power Base from Waveform Sleep. Use "COUGARCAST" at checkout for 20% off your order!

The #9 BYU Cougars travel to take on the #21 Boise State Broncos on Friday night. What will it take for BYU to get their first win ever in Boise?

It has been awhile since BYU Football has been this fun to watch. Zach Wilson's command and trust in Dax Milne is thrilling stuff. Will it continue against Texas State? Hard to think it won't.

The Cougars have opened the season perfectly. Can they keep it going against UTSA? I think they should! Also, Zach Wilson has played the best 3 consecutive games of football by a BYU QB since 2009 -- and the nation is paying attention. What could that mean?

BYU welcomes the LA Tech Bulldogs to LaVell Edwards Stadium. Cougars have looked great. Why? Also, what should we expect on Friday night?

In this episode of CougarCast: A break down of BYU Football's first released depth chart Can BYU's offense get out of the gates quickly? If they can, BYU's chances of winning increase immensely again Navy. Watching out for Navy Linebacker Diego Fagot. He's a beast. Is it terrifying that Ilaisa Tuiaki is freely admitting that he has never had to game plan for and defend a triple-option offense? YES! BYU's depth chart on defense had 14 positions listed, but you can only play 11 guys? What does all that mean for the Cougars D? How to tell if BYU defense is holding their own against the Navy Triple Option (other than just looking at rushing yards). Ken Niumatalolo's success at Navy is astonishing. Outside of FB Jamale Carothers, Navy's offensive personnel is unproven.  Is the game against Navy the challenge of the season for the Y? Keys to victory for the Cougars.

After the chaos of 2020, the BYU Cougars are indeed going to give playing football this season the old college try. After a mass overhaul of their schedule, what are some of the narratives surrounding the BYU Football program? How will those narratives be tested this season? Everything from the coaching staff, offense, defense, and even a little special teams are looked into with analysis about what Cougar fans should look and hope for this season.

Pandemics aren't great. Last week it was announced that the Big Ten and the Pac-12 would only be playing college football within their own conference. That means that BYU lost 5 of their 12 games on the schedule. Goodbye Utah, Michigan State, Arizona State, Minnesota, and Stanford. What does it mean for seeing Cougar football in 2020? Bad news friends. The cancellation of these games brings about an interesting new chapter to COVID-19's impact on the college football season -- the legal battles. Can a team claim the Force Majeure clause if they play 9 conference games? 

With the cancellation of the NCAA tournament, the BYU Cougars won't get a chance to ever find out what their March Madness fate would've been. Strangely, that is probably good news for the legacy of this team, Yoeli Childs, and TJ Haws. Despite that, they would have certainly rather had the chance to play it out. Now, as fans and historians, we are left to the theater of the mind -- which is almost exclusively more kind than reality. The "Forever 27" Cougars.

The BYU Basketball team is rollin'! After the huge win over #2 Gonzaga, the Cougars are in a rare spot. They may be able to earn a low seed. Plus, they have a chance to finally have success in a conference championship tournament. Then a discussion about the legacies of Yoeli Childs and TJ Haws.

The last game of the 2019 season will be against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors played at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii. Can the Cougars slow down the Hawaii offense? Can BYU score enough points to potentially keep up?  

A look into the decade of offense for BYU Football while naming the All-2010s Offensive Team. In this episode: Running Backs (2:30) Wide Receivers (22:30) Offensive Line (39:00) Tight Ends (48:00) Quarterbacks (1:05:00)

Take a look back on the decade of Cougar Football as Keith Shirts tries to make sense of where the program has been and what it all means.

BYU is going to have their hands full with the SDSU offense. And there will nothing on their hands with the Aztec offense. The question is, can BYU do enough offensively to finish the regular season with a road win? It may just come down to how BYU performs in short-yardage scenarios.  Plus, a quick review of the good performance by BYU basketball in Maui.

BYU take on their worst opponent of the season in the UMass Minutemen. Plus, Keith takes a look at Zach Wilson's future and Kalani Sitake's extension. Finally, a quick look at the Maui Invitational and the big question about Mark Pope's coaching style after watching his first four games.

The BYU Cougars are going to play Idaho State. The Bengals are losers of their last 4 games. The Y has won 3 in a row. This game should go as expected. So, what is there to watch for? For one, it is the last time to see Dayan Gwanwoloku play for BYU in person. A brief recap of the bizarre Liberty game. Also, I'm working on an All-Decade Team podcast. Please give any of your feedback at CougarCast@gmail.com

The Cougars crucially brought the Wagon Wheel back home! Now, can they avoid the letdown game against the Liberty Flames. It'll be another question of defensive philosophy -- to Blitz or not to Blitz. Plus, there is a load of talent on the BYU basketball team, can they handle the beginning of their season without Yoeli? 

The Cougars head to Logan to take on Utah State for the Old Wagon Wheel. Can BYU avoid losing to the Aggies for a third consecutive game? Absolutely. Will they? Have I introduced you to the Kalani-coaster?  Should be a good game.