This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on May 7, 2022. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to the news of Rudi Williams' commitment to BYU basketball and Williams joins the show to discuss his decision. The guys look ahead at who else the Cougars will b... (01:33:50)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss comment's from BYU head coach Kalani Sitake about NIL earlier this week. In an interview with Big 12 Today on Sirius XM, Sitake expressed concern about the wave of NIL deals with six-figure payouts for college athletes.
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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down the support staff hires that were announced by BYU Football earlier this week. BYU announced eight new positions being filled by people inside the program as well as some new faces. The guys discuss the additions and how BYU is building ... (12:27)
Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look at the highest rated QB recruits that BYU has picked up in the last 20 years. BYU received a commit from 2023 three-star QB Ryder Burton this week. The list includes players... (17:16)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss which new team in the Big 12 will be the most competitive in year one. Cincinnati, Houston and UCF will be joining the Big 12 in 2023 alongside BYU, although it was reported this week that the exit fee for each school could be around $20 mi... (05:35)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss BYU in the Big 12 and some of the news coming out in regard to the new conference. An NCAA proposal would remove restrictions on conference title games, and that proposal has put the division split of the Big 12 on pause. The guys discuss w... (13:16)
The latest BYU Cougar Rudi Williams joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to discuss his commitment to BYU. Williams says he loves the family environment at BYU and his relationship with coach Mark Pope. He says he was looking for a program to show his talents and play on a bigge... (12:10)
BYU secured a transfer in guard Rudi Williams, but they still have three open scholarship spots. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss what's next for BYU, as they look to continue to add talent in the transfer portal. The guys discuss the imminent commitment from Detroit guard... (04:07)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte start the show reacting to the news that Coastal Carolina guard Rudi Williams has committed to BYU. Williams, a grad transfer who also played at Kansas State, fills one of the holes in the backcourt for the Cougars in 2022. The guys discuss his fit... (10:31)
This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on April 30, 2022. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk NFL Draft as Tyler Allgeier was selected in the 5th round by the Atlanta Falcons. KSL Sports insider Kyle Ireland joins to discuss the fit for Allgeier. The gu... (01:46:06)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the NFL draft and who will be the top prospects next year. The guys mention players like Jaren Hall, Blake Freeland and Puka Nacua as some of the players with the highest draft upside.
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KSL Sports locals in the NFL insider Kyle Ireland joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to discuss the NFL Draft. Tyler Allgeier was drafted in the 5th round by the Atlanta Falcons, and Ireland says it was a perfect fit.
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Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look at the last five times BYU appeared in the Top 10 of the AP Poll. Earlier in the week, BYU was mentioned as a dark horse candidate for the college football playoffs. The guy... (11:59)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss some recent news around NIL and how it's affecting the sport. Miami basketball recently acquired a transfer player by securing him a six figure NIL deal. There's rumors that Pitt WR Jordan Addison will be transferring to USC on the heels of... (06:27)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss BYU basketball and the status of their roster currently. BYU lost Gavin Baxter to Utah this week as well as missing out on four-star recruit Frederick King. Seneca Knight also entered the transfer portal this week.
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BYU Football continues to work out their future schedules and dropped a future game this week against USC in 2023. The four games remaining are Tennessee, Arkansas, Utah State and SUU. The guys discuss the future schedule and who BYU should keep on their first schedule in the Big... (06:11)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss a recent ESPN article that had BYU listed among College Football Playoff candidates. The Cougars are returning a lot of production from last year's team and have the type of schedule that would warrant attention with an undefeated or 11-1 s... (12:35)
Tyler Allgeier, BYU's best draft prospect in 2022, was selected in the 5th round by the Atlanta Falcons and Mitch and Matt react to the news. The Falcons are a good fit for Allgeier, who don't have a clear RB1 and play a zone-running scheme.
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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte start off the show talking about Tyler Allgeier and the NFL Draft. Allgeier wasn't selected in the first four rounds of the draft and the guys take a look at some of the best fits for the former walk-on. Without gaudy testing numbers or standout at... (13:01)
This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on April 23, 2022. Mitch Harper breaks down a wild week for BYU basketball, as more players entered the transfer portal. Caleb Lohner is headed to Baylor and the guys discuss if the Bears are emerging as BYU's future... (01:14:58)
Mitch Harper and Dallen Graff discuss the NFL Draft and the projections for RB Tyler Allgeier. On most draft boards, Allgeier is projected to be a 4th round selection. Mitch and Dallen break down his best fits in the NFL and where he can succeed most.
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Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper for the weekly Top 5. With the NFL Draft coming up next weekend, Mitch has the challenge of some BYU-NFL Draft trivia. Mitch and Dallen look at the history of BYU in the NFL Draft.
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Brandon Goble, of Verbal Commits and JUCO Advocate, joins Mitch Harper to discuss the moves by BYU forward Gideon George. George announced weeks ago that he would be enter the NBA Draft process, to receive feedback from NBA teams. After officially entering the transfer portal and... (14:22)
Mitch Harper looks ahead at the Big 12 and who could emerge as BYU's biggest rival. With the addition of Caleb Lohner in the transfer portal, Baylor adds yet another connection to BYU. With last year's matchup on the Brazos and this year's Big 12 teaser at LES, will the Baylor Be... (11:33)
Mitch Harper discusses the transfer portal and how BYU will attack the portal to fill needs this offseason. As the Cougars have had many players enter the portal, they will need to add a few players as transfers. Antoine Davis, one of the most prolific scorers in college basketba... (04:53)
Mitch Harper starts off the breaking down another crazy week for BYU basketball. More players entered the transfer portal, as Caleb Lohner, Gideon George and Gavin Baxter put their names into the portal. George has already announced his return to BYU, while Lohner is headed to Ba... (13:02)
This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on April 9, 2022. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to the news of Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby stepping down and discuss the future of the conference, including possible conference expansion. The guys also re... (01:40:36)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the status of BYU basketball in the transfer portal. Hunter Erickson, Nate Hansen and Jeremy DowDell have all entered the transfer portal, with Gideon George declaring for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. BYU is in t... (10:49)
Longtime CSS host and Zone Sports Network radio host Alex Kirry joins the show to talk all things BYU. Kirry says Taysom Hill has had a successful career, although he will likely no longer be a starting QB in the league. He also says Year 2 for Zach Wilson will be uber important ... (13:32)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to the news that Taysom Hill will not play quarterback for the Saints next season. New head coach Dennis Allen will move Hill to tight end, as the team resigned last year's starter Jameis Winston. The guys discuss the end of Taysom Hill as an... (04:38)
Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look at the last five BYU players selected in the NBA Draft. The list includes Cougar greats like Jimmer Fredette and Shawn Bradley. This week, Gideon George declared for the NBA... (14:23)
BYU quarterback Jaren Hall joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to discuss spring ball and his offseason plans. Hall mentions that the offense is far ahead of where they were last spring and that he feels confident in the group of guys they have. Hall mentions that he views this... (13:10)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their thoughts on BYU spring ball, which wrapped up last week. The guys discussed the quarterback position, with Jaren Hall clearly the QB1 and looking impressive in spring. They also discuss the wide receiver group, with Matt bringing up how... (13:42)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the new Big 12 and whether or not the conference should look to continue its expansion. The conference will add four teams, including BYU, while losing Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC. The guys discuss if the Big 12 should look to expand to 1... (06:07)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte start off the show reacting to the news that Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby will be stepping down. Bowlsby helped BYU secure an invite to the Big 12 and now, as the league enters a new era, the league will look to new leadership. The guys react to... (10:55)
This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on March 19, 2022. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to the NCAA Tournament, discuss BYU's run in the NIT and react to BYU Women's disappointing loss in the NCAA Tournament. The guys also talk Week 3 of BYU Sprin... (01:12:58)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to the official 2022 schedule for BYU Football, which was released this week. The schedule has five Power 5 teams on the schedule and the Cougars will open the season in Tampa Bay against South Florida. The guys also discuss the change of mov... (13:55)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss BYU football's wide receiver room and what they expect from the group in 2022. The Cougars lose Neil Pau'u and Samson Nacua but will return their top two WR's. The guys give their take on who will emerge to join that top group of wide recei... (07:03)
BYU wide receiver coach and passing game coordinator Fesi Sitake joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to talk BYU spring football. Sitake talks about the wide receiver room as he tries to determine who will join the group at WR1. With Puka Nacua and Gunner Romney returning, spri... (11:31)
Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look at the last five times BYU has appeared in the NIT. BYU earned a #2 seed and plays in the Second Round tonight against Northern Iowa. BYU has had great success in the NIT, w... (12:40)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down Week 3 of BYU spring football and some of their observations on the team so far. Mitch brings up the play of Jaren Hall, who is building off a very good 2021 season. Matt mentions Dallin Holker, who has been a big part of the offense in ... (06:31)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to the Lady Cougs disappointing exit in the NCAA Tournament. #6 BYU falls to #11 Villanova in the First Round and the guys discuss the disappointment from BYU basketball this season and what the future holds in the new Big 12.
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BYU running backs coach Harvey Unga joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to discuss BYU spring football and the running backs room. Unga speaks highly of Chris Brooks, saying he plays with passion and adds a huge piece to the running backs room. He mentions Lopini Katoa and Fala... (14:17)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte start the show discussing the NCAA Tournament, which got underway this week. BYU missed out on the tournament and is playing in the NIT, winning their first game against Long Beach State. BYU faces Northern Iowa tonight and the guys also discuss th... (12:39)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their observations from BYU spring football practice on March 14th and interview wide receiver coach Fesi Sitake. (18:37)
This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on March 12, 2022. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to BYU Basketball's disappointing loss in the WCC Tournament and Jerry Palm of CBS Sports joins to discuss BYU's status on the NCAA Tournament bubble. The guys... (01:45:00)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss today's poll question: which BYU player are you most excited to watch next season. The guys discuss some of the stars of this team like Jaren Hall and Puka Nacua. They also bring up some newcomers like Chris Brooks and Kingsley Suamataia. ... (13:55)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the tight end group and how the injury to Isaac Rex will affect the season. After Dallin Holker, the guys discuss who will need to step up in the tight end group next season. The guys mention the flexibility of Masen Wake and how he will co... (07:16)
BYU tight end Dallin Holker joins Matt Baiamonte to discuss the first few weeks of spring ball and his preparation towards the fall. Holker, who returned from his LDS mission last offseason, played a secondary role behind Isaac Rex last season. Rex is now injured, and Holker is g... (13:24)
Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look at the top single-season sack leaders since 2000. The list includes great pass rushers like Kyle Van Noy and Jan Jorgensen.
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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss some spring football standouts from BYU's spring practices on the defensive side of the ball. Matt mentions the defensive line showing out early, including players like Pepe Tanuvasa, Gabe Summers and Logan Fano.
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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte look ahead at the 2022 Football schedule and which games their most excited for. The guys discuss the opening game in Tampa Bay against USF, BYU's road trip to Oregon and the Shamrock Series matchup with Notre Dame in Las Vegas.
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Jerry Palm of CBS Sports joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to discuss Bracketology and where BYU sits on the bubble. Palm is one of a few bracketologists who have kept BYU in the tournament field. He speaks on BYU's strong schedule and not having too many bad losses. He says ... (13:14)
After falling in the WCC Tournament, the guys look at where BYU sits on the NCAA Tournament bubble. For the most part, BYU is projected to be on the outside looking in. Jerry Palm of CBS has BYU remaining in the field of 64.
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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte start off the show reacting to BYU's disappointing exit in the WCC Tournament. The Cougars lost last Saturday to San Francisco, and it leaves their NCAA Tournament hopes hanging by a thread. The guys react to the loss and what it means for the futu... (11:10)
This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on March 5th, 2022. Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte break down the West Coast Conference Tournament as BYU earned a win against LMU on Friday night and face San Francisco tonight. Mark Durrant joins to discuss BYU's ... (01:31:24)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview tonight's WCC Tournament matchup between BYU and San Francisco. The teams split their regular season series 1-1, with the road team earning the win in each matchup. The guys discuss the keys to victory and players to watch.
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BYU Women's Basketball star Paisley Harding joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to discuss BYU's all-time season and postseason aspirations. Harding spoke on the decision to return for another season, saying the team was on board about their goals. She also speaks on being a fe... (19:30)
Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look at the fastest 40-yard dash times posted by BYU players at the NFL Combine. Tyler Allgeier ran his 40-yard dash yesterday as he prepares for the NFL draft. The list includes... (15:52)
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to talk spring football. Roberts spent much of last year on the scout team after returning home from his LDS mission. He says he loves learning from other receivers in the room, like Puka Nacua and Gunner Romne... (08:45)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to week one of BYU Spring Football. The guys had high praise for the offense, with Jaren Hall looking healthy and sharp and the offensive line strong and deep. They also discuss the importance of building toward the Big 12 in 2023.
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BYU radio analyst Mark Durrant joins Mitch Harper to discuss BYU's win against LMU and the upcoming test against San Francisco. Durrant says he believes BYU is an NCAA Tournament team and they'll prove that tonight. He also speaks on Alex Barcello, calling him one of his favorite... (12:00)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss tonight's matchup between BYU and San Francisco in the WCC Tournament. The guys get into the keys to a BYU victory and who needs to emerge as the x-factor for BYU to get the win. Mitch and Matt mention Caleb Lohner and Spencer Johnson as po... (03:28)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte start off the show reacting to BYU's big win over LMU in the WCC Tournament. BYU had one of their best performances of the season and hope to continue that tonight against San Francisco.
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This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on February 26, 2022.
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk BYU hoops, Senior Night for the Cougars tonight and their status on the NCAA tournament bubble. Tim Lacomb joins to talk about BYU's tournament chances. The... (01:43:25)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte wrap up the show with The Hurry Up. The guys break down the latest news and notes around BYU sports, including a dominate Women's Basketball team, BYU baseball's hot start to the season, and more.
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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte give three bold predictions for BYU spring football, which begins next week. The guys discuss the competition for RB1, improvement along the defensive line and some young players to watch in spring practices.
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Former BYU basketball assistant coach Tim Lacomb joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to talk all things BYU hoops. Lacomb says BYU isn't out of the tournament yet, saying it's up to the team to play well down the stretch of the season. He also speaks on recruiting Caleb Lohner ... (15:34)
Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look at the all-time leaders in free throw percentage. The list includes Cougar greats like Jimmer Fredette and Michael Smith. Alex Barcello, who play his final BYU home game ton... (14:11)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte get ready for BYU Spring Football, which gets underway next week. With the 2022 football season officially underway, the guys look at the objectives for Kalani's team in spring ball. The guys discuss the beginning of position battles for starting ... (11:28)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss BYU hoops NCAA tournament chances and where they currently sit on the bubble. Right now, BYU is on the outside looking in. The Cougars need a successful WCC tournament in order to be securely in the tournament field. BYU has a good resume i... (09:15)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte start off the show talking BYU hoops and tonight's regular season finale. The guys discuss if BYU should add another game before the West Coast Conference tournament in Las Vegas. BYU has been talking to several bubble teams to potentially add anot... (12:26)
This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on February 12, 2022. Matt Baiamonte has you covered in the world of BYU sports. BYU basketball breaks their losing streak and keeps their tournament hopes alive in Thursday. Matt breaks down the OT win and the road ... (01:34:16)
This is a compilation of highlights from Cougar Sports Saturday on February 5, 2022.
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to BYU basketball's three game losing streak and how the Cougars can turn it around. Mark Durrant joins to add his perspective to the losing streak and the ... (01:39:46)
Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte preview tonight's matchup between the Cougs and the Zags. The guys discuss the need for all-around team performance tonight for BYU if they want to upset Gonzaga. They also talk about how BYU will handle the no. 1 offense in the nation.
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BYU color analyst Mark Durrant joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to discuss BYU's losing streak and how they can bounce back. Durrant says BYU needs consistency from their role players, especially in contributing to the scoring next to Alex Barcello. He also adds that BYU sho... (16:53)
Producer Dallen Graff joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte for the weekly Top 5. This week, the guys look back at the 2021 football season and the best games from quarterback Jaren Hall. The list includes some great performances against Baylor, Utah among others.
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake joins Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte to discuss the 2022 recruiting class. Sitake says speed and athleticism are the biggest standouts from this group. He also speaks on the transfer portal and whether it needs to change.
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Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte breakdown the 2022 recruiting class for BYU. National Signing Day passed on Wednesday and the guys take a look at the recruits headed to Provo.
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