Cougar Tracks
717 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratingsCougar 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.
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Episodes
BYU Fall Camp: Joe Tukuafu Interview
August 01, 2019 08:31 - 4 minutes - 2.19 MBBYU sophomore tight end Joe Tukuafu spoke with KSL's Mitch Harper after Day 1 of BYU football fall camp.
BYU Fall Camp 2019: Day 1 Recap
August 01, 2019 07:45 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBKSL Sports personality Mitch Harper breaks down Day 1 of BYU Football Fall Camp and his takeaways from the top stories that emerged from Provo. Also, Mitch answers listeners questions on what they want to hear after Day 1 of Camp Kalani.
BYU Football Fall Camp Preview with Spencer Linton
July 31, 2019 03:04 - 21 minutes - 9.9 MBFall Camp is here! BYU football 2019 season is upon us as fall camp opens up. To get you ready for fall camp, Mitch Harper welcomes in BYUtv and KSL-TV's Spencer Linton to the studio to preview camp.
BYU Football coaching staff preview & Nathan Bubes interview
July 30, 2019 00:22 - 43 minutes - 20 MBBYU Football fall camp kicks off this week! The final preview in the countdown to fall camp previews is upon us as Mitch Harper looks at the BYU football coaching staff heading into the 2019 season. What are expectations for Kalani Sitake in year four? The coaches who could be head coaches one day? Also, Mitch catches up with BYU Basketball's Coordinator of Strategy and Analytics Nathan Bubes. He discusses his role in recruiting, analytics, and more for the BYU Basketball program and his...
Jimmer explains why he didn't play in TBT, Pope's new hire, Specialists Preview
July 27, 2019 04:05 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBJimmer Fredette explains why he didn't play in The Basketball Tournament. Mark Pope announces a new analytical hire from the NBA. On the football side, Trevor Allen from KSLsports.com hopped on to recap Mountain West Media Days and give insight into the Boise State Broncos and Utah State Aggies. Trevor also shared thoughts on his Utah Utes as they were picked to win the Pac-12. Finally, special teams preview. Who will be the starters at placekicker and punter?
Emery explains why he retired; Running Back preview
July 25, 2019 22:07 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBFormer BYU basketball guard Nick Emery ended his silence and explained why he retired from college basketball. KSL Sports personality Mitch Harper broke down Emery's reasoning and also sized up the 2019-20 BYU Basketball roster. Also on this episode, the position previews roll on. In this episode Mitch breaks down the Running Back position. Who will be the starting back and what impact can BYU expect from Ty'Son Williams?
BYU Basketball moves forward without Nick Emery, Hoops schedule update, Cornerbacks preview
July 24, 2019 00:40 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBOn the day that Nick Emery announced his retirement from the BYU Basketball program, the Cougar Tracks podcast looks back on Mark Pope's commentary last month on Emery and recruiting for the 2019-20 roster. Basketball schedule update. Hearing word about BYU's season opener to tip-off the Mark Pope era. In football news, Neil Pau'u's charges were reduced and Mitch breaks down the 2019 cornerback position.
Breaking News Pod: Nick Emery retires from basketball
July 23, 2019 18:05 - 9 minutes - 4.35 MBBYU basketball guard Nick Emery announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from the game of basketball and is moving on to the next phase of his life. Mitch Harper shares his reaction on the Cougar Tracks podcast.
Declining attendance, Offensive Line preview, & Dave McCann interview
July 22, 2019 19:13 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat is causing declining attendance at BYU and College Football games nationwide? Is it cell phones? Mitch Harper discusses in the Cougar Tracks podcast and also shares his thoughts on why attendance has dipped for BYU football games. Offensive line preview. 2019's offensive line might be the deepest it has been in years. Breaking down each player in the offensive line unit from James Empey all the way to Blake Freeland. Finally, KSL TV's Dave McCann joined the podcast to discuss Za...
Dave Rose interview and Inside Linebacker preview
July 19, 2019 06:46 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBFormer BYU basketball head coach Dave Rose joined Mitch Harper to discuss his new role as head coach of Team Fredette for The Basketball Tournament next week on Thursday, July 25th at the Maverik Center (Tickets available at maverikcenter.com). Rose discussed TBT, his time at BYU, BYU Football, and his excitement to be a BYU Basketball fan. Also in this episode of the Cougar Tracks podcast, Mitch sizes up the inside linebacker position on the BYU football team. How and who will the Couga...
Quarterback preview, AAC staying at 11 teams, Sol-Jay Maiava interview
July 17, 2019 04:54 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBA jampacked episode of the Cougar Tracks podcast on tap for Cougar Nation. Position previews roll along and in this episode, Mitch Harper sizes up the quarterback position. What's the latest on Zach Wilson's shoulder, expectations in camp, and how good will he be in 2019? Also, how will BYU use Jaren Hall (if at all) this season? The American Athletic Conference announced they are staying at 11 football members. What does this mean for BYU football moving forward? Finally, BYU QB co...
Big 12 expansion isn't happening anytime soon; Outside Linebacker Preview
July 16, 2019 00:57 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBOn this episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast, Mitch Harper discusses Zach Wilson being named to the Maxwell Award Watch List. Also, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby addressed the media on Monday and emphatically shot down any possibility of expansion taking place in his conference. Is the Power Five dream dead for BYU? And finally, the position previews roll on. Mitch breaks down the outside linebacker unit heading into camp.
Wide Receivers Preview
July 12, 2019 21:23 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBCougar Tracks podcast continues its position previews heading into Fall Camp. This episode takes a look at the BYU wide receivers. What's the latest with Neil Pau'u? How important is having a No. 1 wide receiver emerge? Break down Gunner Romney, Aleva Hifo, Talon Shumway, Dax Milne, and more on the Cougar Tracks Podcast hosted by KSL Sports personality Mitch Harper.
Defensive Ends preview and BYU Basketball's draw in the Maui Invitational
July 12, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThe Countdown to BYU Football Fall Camp rolls on with position previews on the Cougar Tracks podcast powered by KSL Sports. This episode Mitch Harper breaks down the defensive ends in the BYU football program. Who will replace Corbin Kaufusi? How big of a loss is Langi Tuifua? What can we expect from Devin Kaufusi and Zac Dawe? Also in this episode, BYU basketball received their draw in the Maui Invitational and former Men's Basketball assistant Lee Cummard is now coaching with Jeff J...
BYU Football Tight End position preview & Jimmer is headed to Greece
July 10, 2019 03:25 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThe position previews roll on here on the Cougar Tracks podcast powered by KSLsports.com. Mitch Harper broke down the tight end position. It's a group that has been injured quite a bit as of late, but all signs point to them being ready to go during fall camp. Matt Bushman, Moroni Laulu-Pututau, Hank Tuipulotu, Darius McFarland, Alema Pilimai, and more are discussed in the tight end preview. Also, Jimmer Fredette signed with Panathinaikos in Greece. A two-year contract. To break it d...
Interior Defensive Linemen Preview & Win Probabilities for BYU in 2019
July 08, 2019 20:58 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThe Cougar Tracks Podcast host Mitch Harper kicks off his BYU football positional previews heading into Fall Camp, which begins later this month. The first installment of the positional previews begins with interior defensive linemen. Mitch breaks down Khyiris Tonga, Bracken El-Bakri, Lorenzo Fauatea, and others. Also, Mitch breaks down the ESPN FPI Win Probabilities for BYU football in the 2019 season. The Cougars are projected to have a nice season according to the numbers.
Zach Wilson's relationship with Jeff Grimes; Five schools BYU should schedule
July 06, 2019 20:02 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBBYU football quarterback Zach Wilson shares insight into his relationship with BYU offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes. Also, Jimmer Fredette leaves the Golden State Warriors Summer League team. Eric Mika's early success in the Summer League with the Kings. And finally, Mitch Harper shares the five schools he'd like to see BYU schedule in the future.