Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

Cougar Sports Saturday (BYU)

All things BYU sports - Cougar football, basketball and more, plus commentary on other sports both amateur and professional.

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Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - December 21, 2024

This week on Cougar Sports Saturday, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte discuss the first few games of the 12-team CFP format, transfer portal activity from BYU football, welcome Utah tight end transfer Carsen Ryan to the show, take a look back at the non-conference showings for BYU hoops, share their Top 5 Christmas wishlist items for BYU athletics in 2025, and have conversations with Colorado insider Brian Howell, BYU passing game coordinator/WR coach Fesi Sitake and safety Raider Damuni.

02:01:57
Dec 21, 2024 3:48 PM
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BYU safety Raider Damuni looking forward to the challenge the Colorado offense presents

Mitch Harper spoke with Cougar safety Raider Damuni after practice earlier this week. Hear what Raider has to say about facing one of the most exciting offenses in the country.

00:08:10
Dec 21, 2024 2:45 PM
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Bowl week conversation with passing game coordinator/WR coach Fesi Sitake

Matt Baiamonte caught up with BYU's passing game coordinator and wide receiver coach Fesi Sitake after practice earlier this week to get an update from the offensive side of the ball.

00:07:39
Dec 21, 2024 2:30 PM
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Alamo Bowl preview with Colorado insider Brian Howell

Mitch Harper previews next week's game against Colorado with Buffs' insider Brian Howell.

00:19:27
Dec 21, 2024 2:15 PM
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40th anniversary of the 1984 Holiday Bowl between BYU and Michigan

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about the 1984 Holiday Bowl on the 40th anniversary of the game.

00:04:21
Dec 21, 2024 2:0 PM
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Our Christmas wish list for BYU football & basketball in 2025

In place of a Top 5 this week, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share what they would most like to have happen for BYU football/basketball in 2025.

00:17:23
Dec 21, 2024 1:45 PM
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What we learned about BYU basketball from the non-conference games

After sharing Christmas traditions, Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte note what they learned about the BYU basketball team after completiing the non-conference schedule.

00:05:36
Dec 21, 2024 1:30 PM
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Early Takeaways from the College Football Playoff: Rethinking selection and scheduling

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their feelings about the 12-team playoff, the teams that were selected, how teams are selected, and what changes they'd like to see in scheduling going forward.

00:14:09
Dec 21, 2024 1:15 PM
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Tight end Carsen Ryan joins the show to talk about his decision to transfer to BYU from Utah

New Cougar tight end Carsen Ryan joins the show live to discuss his decision to transfer from Utah to BYU after starting his college career at UCLA.

00:08:41
Dec 21, 2024 12:45 PM
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Reacting to the first two games of the 12-team College Football Playoff format

Mitch Harper responds to the reactions and building narrative after Indiana's big loss to Notre Dame and SMU's first-half struggles at Penn State.

00:11:24
Dec 21, 2024 12:15 PM
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Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - December 14, 2024

Don't miss the best of Cougar Sports Saturday from December 14, 2024 as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dissect the committment and signing from AJ Dybantsa for BYU basketball and what it means for the program going forward, as well as more bowl talk, transfer portal insight and more.

01:57:22
Dec 14, 2024 3:5 PM
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BYU football transfer portal update

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte provide an update on the transfer portal situation for BYU football.

00:16:26
Dec 14, 2024 2:25 PM
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Top 5: The best recruit pick-ups in BYU Athletics history

This week's Top 5 is a little different as Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte share their list of the five best recruting wins in BYU athletics history.

00:18:40
Dec 14, 2024 1:55 PM
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Kalani Sitake signs long-term contract extension with BYU football

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte dive into the long-term contract extension for BYU's head coach Kalani Sitake and what it means for the football program going forward.

00:12:57
Dec 14, 2024 1:15 PM
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Q&A with BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young following AJ Dybantsa's signing

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte speak with Kevin Young following the news of Dybantsa's signing.

00:08:59
Dec 14, 2024 12:45 PM
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Breaking down the recruiting bump for BYU basketball under Kevin Young

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte analyze the recruiting trend for BYU basketball under new head coach Kevin Young.

00:09:40
Dec 14, 2024 12:30 PM
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No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU on ESPN's First Take

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte talk about how big the signing of top prospect AJ Dybantsa is for the BYU basketball program.

00:11:32
Dec 14, 2024 12:15 PM
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Best of Cougar Sports Saturday - December 7, 2024

Catch the best of Cougar Sports Saturday from December 7, 2024 as Mitch Harper, Matt Baiamonte and producer Nate Slack break down the criticism of the College Football Playoff commtitee, BYU's upcoming bowl bid, Bronco Mendenhall and Jason Beck returning to coach at neighboring programs, and more.

02:01:17
Dec 7, 2024 3:5 PM
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BYU basketball struggles on both ends of the court in 19-point loss at Providence

Mitch Harper and producer Nate Slack share their takeaways from BYU's setback at Providence. 

00:12:17
Dec 7, 2024 2:45 PM
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Reacting to Utah State hiring Bronco Mendenhall and Utah hiring Jason beck

Mitch Harper and producer Nate Slack react to the big news that broke this week of former BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall leaving his Alma Mater New Mexico to take the head coaching job at Utah State, and former BYU quarterback and quarterback coach Jason Beck being hired as the new offensive coordinator for the Utes.

00:13:19
Dec 7, 2024 2:15 PM
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Top 5: Five Big 12 schools with the most all-time wins

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte battle in this week's Top 5, naming the five Big 12 schools with the most all-time wins.

00:17:31
Dec 7, 2024 1:58 PM
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The first transfer portal departures for BYU football in the 2025 portal cycle

Mitch Harper discusses the first transfer portal departures for BYU: Kody Epps, Micah Harper, Miles Davis, Jackson Bowers.

00:06:30
Dec 7, 2024 1:31 PM
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National Signing Day recap with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

Mitch Harper caught up with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake on National Signing Day earlier this week. 

00:14:01
Dec 7, 2024 1:20 PM
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Live check-in from the Big 12 Championship in Arlington, Texas

Matt Baiamonte calls in live from the Big 12 Championship to share his thoughts on the game and overall environment of the Arizona State - Iowa State game.

00:07:43
Dec 7, 2024 1:1 PM
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What we learned from BYU football's early signing day

Mitch Harper recaps National Signing Day for BYU football, including the top players who signed at BYU, a last-minute flip and names of players that could make an impact in 2025.

00:12:53
Dec 7, 2024 12:54 PM
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