Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by Greg Wrubell who shares his thoughts on this upcoming season for the BYU football team. Later, they talk about some of their memories attending games with stormy weather. This week’s show wraps up with Cougar Tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the latest on conference realignment and the financial struggles Pac-12 teams are reportedly facing. The two touch on the chances the Big 12 has of landing both Colorado and Arizona. Producer Nate Slack jumps on to host this week’s Top 5 which covers the last five times BYU beat an FBS opponent by 24+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss 4-star QB Isaac Wilson committing to Utah and what impact it has on BYU. Later, new BYU tight end Jackson Bowers calls in to share what his offseason has looked like and what he is most looking forward to this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte host a loaded show of Cougar Sports Saturday discussing conference expansions rumors surrounding the ACC, Pac 12 and Big 12. Who are some of the new surprise teams the Big 12 is eyeing? Later, listen to interviews with Cougar safety Malik Moore and wide receiver Chase Roberts. In this week's Top 5 Mitch and Matt discuss their top 5 favorite stadiums they have visited and what makes them so special. The show wraps up with UConn transfer wide receiver Keelan Marion joining the show live to talk about what led him to BYU. The show wraps up touching on this week's Cougar Tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New transfer running back Deion Smith shares with Mitch Harper and Matt Baimonte what ultimately led him to transfer from Colorado and commit to BYU. With the news of BYU football having the lowest odds of winning the Big 12 this year, they talk about which BYU athletic program is most ready to contend for a Big 12 title right away. Towards the end of the show, Mitch and Matt reflect on some of their favorite BYU memories with their mom. The show ends with Cougar Tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by Eastern Michigan transfer wide receiver Darius Lassiter to talk about what brought him to Provo. Producer Nate Slack hosts this week’s Top 5 segment and quizzes Mitch and Matt on the five single-game 100-yard rushers from last season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the transfer portal activity from the BYU football and basketball programs this week. BYU basketball guard Trevin Knell joins the show to talk about what this offseason has looked like so far and what is still slated to happen between now and the first game. Mitch and Matt wrap up hour one by talking about the changes being made for basketball season tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper caught up with new BYU basketball players Dawson Baker and Ques Glover to learn what led them to Provo. He also met with former Oregon linebacker Harrison Taggart who recently entered the transfer portal. Could he wind up at BYU? The show wraps up with this week’s edition of Cougar Tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into the first win projections of the 2023 season. How does BYU compare to its Big 12 peers? And is it too low, just right or too high? Later, producer Nate Slack jumps in to host this weeks’ edition of the Top 5. Which BYU receivers have caught the most touchdown passes in a single season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the wild turn of events that led to Kody Epps entering and withdrawing from the portal in a matter of three days. They also talk about some of the news that has surfaced out of Big 12 meets in Arizona, including the possibility of football and basketball games in Mexico and “modernizing” TV broadcasts with live in-game interviews, mic’ing up coaches and players and giving pre-post-game locker room access to media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte take an early look at which BYU players could be selected in the 2024 NFL draft. Current defensive tackle Caden Haws joins the show to talk about how spring football was for him. The show concludes with some Cougar Tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baimaonte break down the Minnesota Vikings selecting Jaren Hall and the Los Angeles Rams drafting Puka Nacua in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. Producer Nate Slack jumps in to host this week’s edition of the Top 5. Blake Freeland was selected in Round 4 earlier today, who were the last five BYU players selected in the 4th round of the NFL draft? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the Indianapolis Colts selecting Blake Freeland in Round 4 of the NFL Draft. KSL Sports NFL Insider Kyle Ireland hops on to discuss the Colts pick and how he envisions Freeland’s future playing out in Indianapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the recent signing of big man Aly Kahlifa who transferred in from Charlotte and Isaac Davis who committed out of Hillcrest High in Idaho. They touch on BYU losing out on Utah State transfer Steven Ashworth who committed to Creighton and weigh in on other roster changes fans could see before the Cougars tip off in November. Before wrapping the show up with Cougar Tales, the duo talks about dates for games being announced as the upcoming non-conference basketball schedule is coming together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cougar defensive back coach Jenaro Gilford talks with Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte about areas he feels his position group improved throughout spring ball. Mitch and Matt address the news that came out this week concerning the ticket situation for the BYU at TCU game. Producer Nate Slack presents this week’s Top 5 topic which covers the Top 5 sold BYU jerseys at the BYU store. Which appears to be the fan favorite? Hour 2 comes to a close talking about the upcoming BYU Cal rugby game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the signing of Oklahoma State transfer offensive lineman Caleb Etienne and what it means for the Cougars’ depth. They talk about the first ESPN FPI rankings of the year and give their reasonings as to why the ranking is or isn’t fair. Later, Mitch and Matt talk about the new uniforms Iowa State released and talk about some jerseys they would like to see BYU come out with this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte rank the Big 12 quarterbacks and explain why their placement of BYU QB Kedon Slovis. Later, they share their “stench” moment and briefly reminisce on some of the darker times of recent BYU football. Mitch and Matt bring the show to a close by sharing their expectations on the 2023 season and what things needs to happen for the Cougars to comfortably finish with a winning season. This week’s show closes out with Cougar Tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk with Jake Retzlaff to hear where his health is at and where he feels he has progressed the most this spring. Mitch and Matt later talk about which positions are still up for grabs before battling in this week's edition of the Top 5 that covers the last five BYU players to score in the NBA playoffs. Hour 2 ends with a conversation about BYU football selling out of season tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their takeaways from spring ball and dish out helmet stickers to the players that impressed them most. New incoming transfer linebacker AJ Vongphachanh joins the show live to talk about what went into his decision to come to BYU and what fans can expect from him this year. Hour 1 wraps up re-visiting a couple of takes from March 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte are joined by the new BYU football radio analyst, and former Cougar and NFL lineman, Hans Olsen, to talk about how he landed the job and preview this year’s team. The show wraps up by covering stories we missed in Cougar Tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.