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The BYU Cougars are set to see another crop of the BYU football program hear their names called this weekend with the NFL Draft taking place in Detroit, Michigan and the top prospect from Kalani SItake's program without a doubt is Kingsley Suamataia, who may be down the draft boards aways, but he is set to benefit from a stocked position that should see him cash in.

Jake Hatch then talked about the NCAA Transfer Portal situation for...

The BYU Cougars are reaping the benefits of the hire of Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young as he balances both jobs with the hire of new BYU men's basketball assistant coach Brandon Dunson, the offers to high level prospects like JJ Mandquit and his work to secure the BYU basketball roster even if Dallin Hall and Richie Saunders opt to go elsewhere.

Jake then talked about the news of Jaxson Robinson formally announcing wh...

The BYU Cougars have Kevin Young leading the BYU men's basketball program and he now embarks on a critical stage as he builds a staff, begins recruiting his roster and finishes out his run in the NBA Playoffs with the Phoenix Suns, but Jake Hatch shares what the next steps are needed for BYU basketball to maintain their momentum in the Big 12 Conference.

Jake then delved into answering listener questions about what the next thing(s)...

The BYU Cougars formally introduced Kevin Young as the new head coach of the BYU men's basketball program Wednesday night inside the Marriott Center on the campus of Brigham Young University (BYU) and Young, associate head coach of the Phoenix Suns, showed promise and poise in his first public comments as Kentucky Wildcats coach Mark Pope's replacement.

Jake Hatch had a chance alongside Patrick Kinahan and Keving Reynolds to talk wi...

The BYU Cougars got their man to replace Kentucky Wildcats coach Mark Pope Tuesday when they announced the hire of Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young, who will remain in his current position through the duration of the NBA Playoffs with Phoenix but the wait for him to arrive at Brigham Young University (BYU) will be well worth the wait Jake Hatch says as Tom Holmoe, Shane Reese and all others involved nailed the hire for...

The BYU Cougars are continuing their process to replace Kentucky Wildcats coach Mark Pope and Jake Hatch believes one of Pope's former assistants is the ideal candidate to replace him in Chris Burgess, who checks every conceivable box that the BYU men's basketball program could have on their wishlist outside of his not having head coaching experience.

Jake then talked about the addition fo Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin You...

The BYU Cougars are working on a replacement for new Kentucky Wildcats coach Mark Pope and Jake Hatch explains where things stand from his perspective after a weekend of conversations with sources and it appears that Utah Utes associate head coach Chris Burgess is in hte lead for the job and time is of the essence for BYU basketball to get the hire completed.

Jake then talked about the state of the BYU men's basketball roster with D...

The BYU Cougars are without a men's basketball coach as Mark Pope is finalizing a five-year contract to replace John Calipari as the University of Kentucky men's basketball coach and Jake Hatch says this is Pope's "dream job" and likely the only one he would have left Brigham Young University (BYU) for as he is a Kentucky Wildcats legend and former national champion for.

Jake then talked about the options for BYU men's basketball pr...

The BYU Cougars are hopeful of having another fruitful crop of NFL players being selected in the NFL Draft later this month and according to ESPN legend Mel Kiper the BYU football program has at least one former BYU Cougar rising on NFL Draft boards in Kedon Slovis and he could join Kingsley Suamataia and Ryan Rehkow in being guys who hear their name called in the draft.

Jake Hatch then dug into the latest when it comes the NCAA Tra...

The BYU Cougars have hopes of improving their showing for the BYU football program this fall in their second season in the Big 12 Conference and Jake Hatch took some time to explain why expecting Kalani Sitake and his program to win the Big 12 this season isn't impossible, but seems unlikely based on precedent for other programs who have joined the league.

Jake then continued his look back at all 100 seasons of Brigham Young Univers...

The BYU Cougars have and will continue to have major questions asked about their quarterback situation in the 2024 season as they deal with the fallout of the latest whiff on the recruiting front, but Jake Hatch took some time to address the concerns as best he can and lend some insight into what Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick and the BYU football program may do to fix things.

Jake then dug into the latest hea's heard about BYU baske...

The BYU Cougars have seen another quarterback prospect they were targeting commit elsewhere with Oklahoma prep star Grady Adamson opting to commit to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and it begs the question of if Aaron Roderick and the BYU football program have a problem in attracting enough quarterback talent that they need to elevate BYU in the Big 12 Conference.

Jake then shares some of his thoughts on John Calipari's expected mo...

The BYU Cougars are proud to be members of the Big 12 Conference and it appears that power players in the sport have chared a future that would ensure the BYU football program would maintain it's Power League status if their proposed "Super League" format of 80 teams is adopted and Jake Hatch says that the model is the best and most-sustainable he's seen so far.

Jake then took some time to look back the history of college football a...

The BYU Cougars are entering the summer on the heels of a "productive spring" according to team captain Connor Pay and Pay says that the BYU football program largely accomplished what they wanted to during their month-long camp as new offensive line coach TJ Woods implemented a new run game scheme and has Pay feeling confident in their direction and philosophy.

Connor and Jake Hatch then talked about the ongoing quarterback battle a...

The BYU Cougars will see their starting quarterback determined at some point this August in training camp, but incumbent QB1 Jake Retzlaff spoke about his work during BYU spring camp and what he hopes to yet work and improve upon this summer as he looks to lead the BYU football program to a bounceback season in the Big 12 Conference this fall.

Jake Hatch then dove into the weekly listener mailbag as he addressed questions about how ...

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The BYU Cougars quarterback derby will roll on into the summer and training camp according to offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and head coach Kalani Sitake, but former Baylor Bears and USF Bulls transfer Gerry Bohanon feels like he is fully healthy and capable of contending to start for the BYU football program this fall.

Gerry Bohanon then talked further about his "why" for transferrring to Brigham Young University (BYU), what ...

The BYU Cougars have wrapped up their 2024 spring camp and Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick and Jay Hill stressed that while they feel the BYU football program is in a good position after their month-long camp, they know that improving and competing in the Big 12 Conference will demand continued work and improvement from BYU in the lead up to the season.

Jake then kicked off a countdown to the 100th season of Brigham Young University (...