Cougar Tracks artwork

Cougar Tracks

717 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratings

Cougar Tracks gives you a daily insider look into BYU athletics. KSL personality Mitch Harper hosts the show, bringing you everything from the latest happenings in the Cougar football and men's basketball programs, to the dish on the recruiting trail. Cougar Tracks is your go-to podcast for the best daily BYU conversation.

Football Sports
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

BYU basketball's record-setting night in L.A. + Five things to love about Cougar Football

February 14, 2020 19:50 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

BYU basketball scored their 20th win of the season in historic fashion last night against the Loyola Marymount Lions by knocking down 18 three-pointers, a new school record. Mitch Harper broke down the game and also discussed the impact of an injured Dalton Nixon on this team. Finally, in honor of Valentine's Day, five things to love about the BYU Football team in 2020. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google ...

Breaking: BYU LB Chaz Ah You arrested on suspicion of DUI

February 12, 2020 22:46 - 10 minutes - 4.76 MB

BYU junior linebacker Chaz Ah You was arrested on Sunday in Eagle Mountain on suspicion of a DUI. In this podcast we review the court documents obtained by KSL Sports and what this means going forward for Ah You. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

One-on-One with Yoeli Childs discussing his plant-based diet to game day routine

February 12, 2020 18:10 - 6 minutes - 2.77 MB

BYU basketball is in the midst of their best season in nearly a decade and a large part of that success is because of senior forward Yoeli Childs. What makes Yoeli Childs great? Childs hopped on Cougar Tracks to discuss his plant-based diet, his routines on game day, and working out. Along with what this BYU team could be in his final year as a Cougar. Photo Courtesy of BYU Photo/Jaren Wilkey Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-track...

BYU hoops could do something special + Potential Taysom Hill landing spots

February 12, 2020 03:30 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

BYU basketball is currently 19-7 and in sole possession of second place in the West Coast Conference. The Cougars are playing some good ball right now as they get ready to head out on the road for a Southern California road trip against LMU and San Diego. Practice notes from basketball practice on Tuesday and what you should like about this team. Taysom Hill is drawing a lot of buzz for his comments about believing he's a franchise quarterback. Is he? Also, what teams could potentially offe...

Kalani Sitake & Aaron Roderick recap National Signing Day + look ahead to spring ball

February 10, 2020 19:20 - 16 minutes - 7.51 MB

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake and Passing Game Coordinator Aaron Roderick joined Mitch Harper to recap National Signing Day and also get an early look at Spring Football. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: ...

BYU's Director of Recruiting Alema Fitisemanu on how the 2020 class came together

February 06, 2020 21:54 - 14 minutes - 6.53 MB

BYU's Director of Recruiting Alema Fitisemanu hopped on the Cougar Tracks after Signing Day concluded to wrap up the Cougars 2020 recruiting class and how it all came together. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US...

Cody Fueger discusses Toolson's injury & what makes this BYU team great at shooting

February 06, 2020 16:31 - 8 minutes - 3.76 MB

BYU basketball assistant coach Cody Fueger hopped on with Mitch Harper to discuss the Cougars upcoming game against the Portland Pilots, the health of Jake Toolson and Connor Harding. Also, Fueger sheds light into what makes this BYU team great at shooting the basketball. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sp...

Breaking down all 27 signees in BYU's 2020 Signing Day class

February 06, 2020 04:46 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

The 2020 recruiting class is in the books! Who were the biggest gets for BYU and who are the guys that could make an impact this fall? Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper breaks it all down and looks into the story lines from Signing Day along with breaking down all 27 signees. Also, the returning missionaries, who are the potential immediate contributors? It's all here on the 2020 Signing Day recap special. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

BYU Signing Day: One-on-one with BYU LB signee Josh Wilson

February 05, 2020 12:56 - 3 minutes - 1.62 MB

Happy Signing Day everyone! Corner Canyon High School linebacker Josh Wilson joined Mitch Harper on the Cougar Tracks Podcast to discuss why he signed with BYU. His expectations in 2020 and the relationship he has with his older brother Zach Wilson. Photo courtesy of the Deseret News Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Downlo...

Tate Romney commits to BYU + Thoughts on the new ESPN extension

February 04, 2020 19:52 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Mitch is back from his California vacation on the Cougar Tracks Podcast! One day before Signing Day, BYU Football received a big commitment from linebacker Tate Romney out of Chandler High School in Arizona. Sizing up the 2020 class one day before Signing Day. Also, thoughts on the new 7-year ESPN/BYU deal and what that means for the Cougars going forward. Devonta'e Henry-Cole's decision to commit BYU could result in DHC being RB1. Finally, Mitch shares his experiencing visiting LA Live a...

2020 BYU Baseball Preview with Head Coach Mike Littlewood

January 31, 2020 13:30 - 14 minutes - 6.49 MB

BYU baseball head coach Mike Littlewood joined Mitch Harper on Cougar Tracks to preview the upcoming 2020 season.  Littlewood enters his 8th season as BYU's head coach and led the Cougars to their first outright WCC Regular Season title a season ago. But now they want to go back to the NCAA Tournament and what will they need to do in order to get to the field of 64? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play...

One week till National Signing Day: What's left in BYU's 2020 class?

January 29, 2020 13:30 - 19 minutes - 9.1 MB

Next week the traditional National Signing Day takes place in College Football. What does BYU have left to accomplish in the class of 2020? Mitch Harper breaks down the class and gives the names to keep an eye on heading into the home stretch of Signing Day. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Goog...

Previewing BYU's Quarterbacks heading into Spring Football

January 27, 2020 13:30 - 13 minutes - 6.45 MB

What should we expect from the BYU quarterbacks in spring football? Will there be a full fledged quarterback competition? Does Zach Wilson have the lead? Where does Baylor Romney and Jaren Hall sit in all of this. BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares what he believes will happen with the quarterbacks this spring in this Cougar Tracks Spring Football position preview episode. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google P...

Projecting BYU's 2020 Depth Chart + What assignments are changing on BYU's coaching staff?

January 26, 2020 13:30 - 20 minutes - 9.37 MB

Can you believe we are only five weeks away till BYU Spring Football kicking off? It's not far off. To get you ready, Mitch Harper breaks down his Early Depth Chart projections for the 2020 season and also looks at the possible assignment changes to the football staff. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sport...

BYU hoops has a special team right now + Rumors running wild with Boise State & MWC

January 24, 2020 07:24 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

BYU took down the Pacific Tigers 74-60 led by seniors Jake Toolson and Yoeli Childs who returned from a dislocated finger injury. It's a big win for a Cougars team that looks poised to make a run at the NCAA Tournament. Quick look at Saturday's game against San Francisco on the Hilltop. Finally, some wild rumors were thrown around regarding Boise State and where they could be headed in the future. Disclosure: it's rumors, but it's intriguing and would impact BYU. Subscribe to the Cougar T...

Five potential breakout players for BYU Football in 2020 + Pacific preview

January 23, 2020 03:21 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

Who could be the breakout players for BYU football in 2020? Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper shared five guys who he thinks could be the breakout players that make a large impact on Cougar football next fall. Could BYU be a top 25 team in 2020? One outlet believes the Cougars are knocking on the door of being in the Top 25. Finally, BYU basketball gears up for game one of their huge road trip that will define the season as they take on the Pacific Tigers. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podc...

One-on-One with BYU Basketball assistant coach Chris Burgess

January 22, 2020 16:33 - 14 minutes - 6.57 MB

BYU Basketball assistant coach Chris Burgess joined Mitch Harper to discuss the upcoming road trip to Pacific and San Francisco. Coach Burgess also discusses how it has been recruiting to BYU and the latest on Yoeli Childs' recovery from injury. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://p...

Observations from Yoeli's return to practice + Boise State's MWC TV deal sounds all too familiar

January 22, 2020 06:06 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB

Could Yoeli Childs play this week for BYU against Pacific and San Francisco? Childs returned to practice on Tuesday. Mitch Harper was at practice and shared his observations of what he saw from Childs in practice. Boise State is upset with the new Mountain West Conference TV deal. Sound familiar, BYU fans? What does this mean for Boise State going forward? Could the Broncos bolt and what ripple effect would it have on BYU? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.app...

What to make of BYU Football's QB situation + Cougar Cagers season becoming filled with "What If"

January 21, 2020 04:53 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

A lot of BYU goodness packed into this episode of Cougar Tracks. Who will start for BYU football in 2020 at quarterback? TE Matt Bushman discussed what his approach is with the QBs this year. BYU Basketball lost to Gonzaga 92-69 in The Kennel. The Cougars were without Yoeli Childs. When does Mitch expect to see Childs back on the floor? Cougars in the Super Bowl, how can you not be rooting for Andy Reid? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

One-on-One with BYU Football RM Donovan Hanna

January 16, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MB

BYU Football returned missionary Donovan Hanna will join the Cougars this May and is excited for his opportunity to line up and compete in his freshman season. Hanna joined Mitch Harper to discuss his upcoming first season in Provo and the experiences he had on his mission. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL ...

Will Yoeli play this week + Khyiris Tonga explained why he returned for his senior year

January 15, 2020 17:24 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

What's the latest for BYU forward Yoeli Childs? The star senior suffered a finger injury that kept him out of action last week. What's the latest? West Coast Conference Power rankings heading into week 3. Khyiris Tonga discusses why he returned to BYU for his senior season. And finally, what caused BYU football to not finish a season ranked in the AP Top 25 during the 2010s? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 G...

One-on-One with BYU guard Alex Barcello + Three mid-year football players who could make an impact

January 08, 2020 21:05 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB

BYU basketball travels to take on the Saint Mary's Gaels on Thursday night in Moraga. What's it going to take for the Cougars to get their first win at McKeon Pavilion since 2014? Head coach Mark Pope shares his thoughts. BYU guard and Arizona transfer Alex Barcello joined the show to discuss how year one has gone for him so far and what led him to Provo. Finally, winter semester started up at BYU, which means mid-year enrollees in the football program are now in class. Which mid-year playe...

One-on-One with BYU signee Chris Jackson

January 07, 2020 22:00 - 17 minutes - 8.22 MB

BYU wide receiver signee Chris Jackson joined Mitch Harper on the Cougar Tracks Podcast. Chris discussed his goals both on the football field and in the classroom at BYU and how he ended up signing with the Cougars. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...

What's more important to you as a BYU fan: Ability to watch games or Top 25 seasons?

January 07, 2020 03:53 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

Tom Holmoe had a Q&A email correspondence with the Deseret News and answered a variety of questions surrounding BYU football over the past decade. It got us thinking at Cougar Tracks, what's more important to you as a fan? Watching every game or 10-win seasons? BYU basketball is rolling on a six-game winning streak heading into Moraga to take on Saint Mary's. Credit the defensive end and Mark Pope cutting down on his brownie intake. Don't think for a second Mitch forgot to discuss the great...

New Year's Day special: Tribute to BYU's 1996 Cotton Bowl team

January 01, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 7.16 MB

Happy New Year! 2020 is upon us and it's crazy to think that 23 years have passed since the last time BYU football appeared on New Year's Day. The 1996 BYU Football team rang in 1997 in the Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl Classic against Kansas State from the Big 12 Conference. KSL Sports' Jeremiah Jensen from KSL 5 TV interviewed legendary players from BYU's lone New Year's bowl game team. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id...

Instant Reaction: Khyiris Tonga returning to BYU for his senior season

January 01, 2020 02:20 - 5 minutes - 2.57 MB

BYU defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga announced on New Year's Eve that he would be returning to Provo for his senior season in 2020. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports...

Greatest moments of the decade for BYU sports + revisiting the decision to go Independent

December 31, 2019 21:30 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Happy New Year! The 2010s were a wild time for BYU football and men's basketball. What were the greatest moments? Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper took a look at the 10 greatest moments. Also, Mitch dove deep into the archives to revisit the Independence and conference realignment craziness in 2010. Was it the right move? Where would BYU be had they gone to the WAC? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: ...

Ty'Son Williams discussed his desire to come back to BYU + Early look at 2020 offense with Matt Bushman returning

December 30, 2019 22:26 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Former BYU running back Ty'Son Williams announced he was leaving for the NFL Draft and foregoing a potential sixth year in college football. He discussed that decision. Tight End Matt Bushman is returning and Mitch Harper sizes up what that means for the BYU football program and looks at the personnel in the tight end room to go along with Bushman. Also, BYU basketball wrapped up the non-conference portion of their schedule. The Cougars have a lot to play for heading into WCC play. Rest In...

One-on-One with Greg Wrubell recapping the 2019 BYU Football season

December 27, 2019 22:52 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Voice of the Cougars and Director of Broadcast Media at BYU, Greg Wrubell joined Mitch Harper on his old stomping grounds, Cougar Tracks to discuss the 2019 BYU Football season. Mitch also talks with Wrubell about BYU basketball as the Cougar Cagers get ready to begin WCC play next week. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks ...

Takeaways and Highlights from BYU's 38-34 loss to Hawaii in the 2019 SoFi Hawaii Bowl

December 26, 2019 23:16 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

BYU ends the 2019 season with a loss to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the 2019 SoFi Hawaii Bowl. What went wrong and what went right for BYU in the setback? Mitch Harper discusses what he saw from the game and the many missed opportunities BYU had to win the football game. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL S...

Hawaii Bowl Preview with Kalani Sitake & Nick Rolovich

December 23, 2019 23:33 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MB

The ultimate SoFi Hawaii Bowl Preview as Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper breaks down the stats, story lines, and players you need to know heading into BYU's matchup with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Listen to interviews with the head coaches in the Hawaii Bowl with Kalani Sitake and Hawaii's Nick Rolovich. Also, Mitch gives his score prediction and keys to victory for BYU. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Goog...

Hawaii Bowl: One-on-One with BYU's Ed Lamb

December 23, 2019 07:08 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MB

BYU Assistant Head Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, and Linebackers coach Mitch Harper joined the Cougar Tracks podcast to discuss the Hawaii Bowl and also recap National Signing Day for the Cougars. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonne...

BYU has arrived in Honolulu + Recapping Early Signing Period

December 22, 2019 00:35 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MB

After some long delays, the BYU football team arrived in Honolulu for the Hawaii Bowl and have now completed their first practice on the islands. Discussing the story lines that are emerging out of the Hawaii Bowl for the Cougars. Also, the early signing period is in the books for BYU and Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper goes in-depth about the signees and his thoughts on the class overall. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id...

Night before "Early" Signing Period + One week till the Hawaii Bowl

December 17, 2019 20:23 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

It's Signing Day eve! BYU football and college football programs around the country are gearing up for National Signing Day taking place tomorrow and running through Friday. Mitch Harper sizes up what BYU has left in the class and some potential questions. Also, discussing what happened with Andrew Gentry going to the Virginia Cavaliers. Finally, BYU football is one week away till they face the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the Hawaii Bowl. What BYU team will show up? Subscribe to the Cougar ...

Hawaii Bowl: One-on-One with BYU Defensive Coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki

December 17, 2019 06:56 - 7 minutes - 3.63 MB

As BYU prepares for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the Hawaii Bowl, what challenges does Hawaii's "Run-and-Shoot" offense pose for the Cougars defense? BYU defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki joined Mitch Harper on the Cougar Tracks podcast to discuss that and the Cougars recruiting efforts leading up to National Signing Day. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Talking BYU Recruiting with Director of Player Personnel Alema Fitisemanu

December 11, 2019 18:37 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

One week till the Early Signing Period begins in College Football and BYU is putting the final touches on a bulk of their 2020 recruiting class. To discuss BYU Football recruiting, BYU's Director of Player Personnel Alema Fitisemanu joined Mitch Harper on Cougar Tracks to discuss recruiting to BYU, the strengths of the program, and areas of focus in this 2020 recruiting class. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 G...

BYU will face Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl + NFL Draft decisions

December 10, 2019 22:56 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

BYU will take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the Hawaii Bowl. Kalani Sitake shares his initial thoughts on the Rainbow Warriors. Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper shares his first impressions of the Warriors. Will Matt Bushman and Khyiris Tonga declare for the NFL Draft? Also, BYU fans have every right to take a victory lap on their Utah fan friends. Finally, BYU basketball is 7-4 after playing one of the toughest schedules in the country. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: ...

Hawaii Bowl: One-on-One with BYU QB Zach Wilson

December 10, 2019 06:28 - 5 minutes - 2.75 MB

Getting ready for BYU's 2019 Hawaii Bowl, Cougar Tracks caught up with BYU's starting quarterback Zach Wilson.

Cougar Center anniversary

December 04, 2019 18:22 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

Back in 2010, Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper started covering BYU sports on a podcast called "Cougar Center." Mitch's co-host was Bean Mace. Earlier this week, was the nine year anniversary of when the two started the podcast and they took a trip down memory lane. Discussing how they started the podcast and also the changes to BYU sports over the years. Also, Mitch gives his gameday thoughts on BYU vs. Utah coming up tonight at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Pod...

Previewing BYU-Utah on the Hardwood with Crimson Corner's Trevor Allen

December 04, 2019 05:16 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MB

BYU vs. Utah on the hardwood! Yoeli Childs is back and the Cougars are riding a wave of momentum into the Huntsman Center with a 6-3 record. To preview the big rivalry game, KSL Sports' Trevor Allen, host of the Crimson Corner, joined Mitch Harper on Cougar Tracks to preview the game and share the storylines for the rivalry. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_re...

Brett McMurphy discusses new BYU-ESPN deal + Hawaii Bowl possibilities

December 03, 2019 16:54 - 18 minutes - 8.44 MB

What are the expectations for BYU's new TV deal with ESPN? College Football insider Brett McMurphy from Watch Stadium hopped on the Cougar Tracks Podcast to discuss his report that BYU and ESPN have agreed to a 7-year contract extension. What's different about this next contract compared to the first one and what will BYU's bowl options look like in the next seven years? Also, McMurphy discusses possible opponents for BYU in the Hawaii Bowl later this month. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks ...

BYU & ESPN Reportedly Agree To 7-Year Extension

December 03, 2019 06:10 - 18 minutes - 8.66 MB

Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper breaks down the Brett McMurphy report that BYU & ESPN have agreed to a new 7-year contract extension on the Cougars television deal for home football games. What does it mean for the Cougars going forward and what should the expectations be for the postseason and financially for BYU? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid...

What in the world happened to BYU at San Diego State? + Yoeli's back!

December 02, 2019 05:47 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

BYU football closed out the regular season with a lackluster 13-3 loss at San Diego State on Saturday night. A lot of questions were left from that game as the Cougars head into the bowl season. What to make of Zach Wilson's performance against the Aztecs and also thoughts on the defense. Who will BYU play in the Hawaii Bowl? Finally, BYU Basketball is rolling as they are 6-3 through the first nine games of the season and with the rival Utes coming up on Wednesday, the Cougars add their st...

BYU Basketball takes down UCLA, gears up for No. 4 Kansas

November 26, 2019 10:25 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MB

BYU basketball defeated the UCLA Bruins in the opening round of the Maui Invitational, 78-63. Mitch Harper shared his thoughts and takeaways from the Cougars big win over the Bruins. Now, can BYU keep up their momentum with a victory over No. 4 Kansas in Maui? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app G...

BYU Football needs to dominate UMass + Cougar Hoops getting ready for Hawaii

November 22, 2019 07:26 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MB

On this edition of the Cougar Tracks Podcast, Mitch Harper is joined by Deseret News BYU reporter Brandon Gurney. Mitch and Gurney discuss BYU Football as the Cougars prepare for the UMass Minutemen. Should fans be concerned about Zach Wilson's play at quarterback? What to make of the Cougars roster and talent through 10 games. The guys also dive into BYU hoops and recap the loss at Boise State and size up BYU women's soccer's chances to advance to past Stanford. Subscribe to the Cougar Tr...

UMass Week: Interviews with BYU LB Sam Baldwin & WR Keanu Hill

November 22, 2019 00:43 - 10 minutes - 4.91 MB

BYU senior linebacker Sam Baldwin joined Mitch Harper to discuss his first game appearance in over 1,100 days and why he stuck with his football career despite so many setbacks. Mitch also caught up with freshman wide receiver Keanu Hill to discuss his path to Provo and what the plan is for his 2019 season.  Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n...

Breaking down Kalani Sitake's contract extension & what he needs to accomplish

November 19, 2019 22:04 - 21 minutes - 9.8 MB

BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake received a contract extension on Monday that will keep him as the Cougars head coach through 2023. What is needed for Sitake to succeed and what does Kalani need to accomplish on the field to take BYU football forward into the next round of years in his contract extension? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035...

BREAKING: Kalani Sitake receives three-year contract extension

November 18, 2019 18:36 - 2 minutes - 1.07 MB

BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake received a three-year contract extension on Monday. Sitake will be the head coach of the Cougars through the 2023 season. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://ap...

Tom Holmoe shows support for the #ExtendKalani movement + ALOOOOOHA

November 17, 2019 21:53 - 17 minutes - 7.98 MB

BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe went into the postgame locker room after the Cougars 42-10 victory over Idaho State wearing a shirt that read, #ExtendKalani. Contract extension on the horizon? Also, BYU is heading to the Hawaii Bowl all thanks to ESPN. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: h...

Reaction to BYU Basketball's upset win at the buzzer over Houston

November 16, 2019 06:49 - 12 minutes - 5.66 MB

UPSET! BYU senior guard TJ Haws knocks down a game-winner at the buzzer against the Houston Cougars to give BYU a 72-71 victory over the Cougars in red. Cougar Tracks host Mitch Harper reacts to the game and what that win means for BYU. Also, where does that buzzer-beater rank all-time in BYU basketball history? Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 Google Play: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=20...

Guests

Spencer Johnson
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@kslsports 1 Episode