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Blog: BYU Basketball Adds Tim Fanning as Assistant Coach View

[Cougs Daily]

1:42pm

Interesting column - attractions that are better at Disneyland compared to WDW

Howard Bannister

1:41pm

They have an almost identical number of attractions between the two resorts,

shoganai

1:46pm

Star Wars: The Acolyte debuts to an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s how that compares to other Disney+ shows.

TCuz Coastal Elite

1:38pm

Uh oh, Kathleen. BANG! BANG! BANG!

shimmy

1:40pm

Will Andor have more seasons? It's a good series.

Japan Coug

1:41pm

Just one more

BYU Statsman

1:42pm

Yep - they finished filming Season 2. I believe it debuts in 2025

Howard Bannister

1:42pm

Yes. Hopefully fewer episodes this time. About half of them were incredibly

Nikomedes

1:43pm

I usually find the audience score much more in line with my personal taste than

shoganai

1:42pm

Insightful

TCuz

1:43pm

Especially on star wars stuff where the incels review bomb things because their feelings got hurt.

shimmy

1:43pm

You must have liked The Marvels, then!

Nikomedes

1:45pm

I dunno. I've watched like one Marvels movie in the last 10 years.

shoganai

1:47pm

I read that episode 3 will be a series killer. Expect much hate coming

DodgerMike

1:44pm

If it's the first 4, I'm optimistic. Most SW series have redeemed themselves by

It's A Bowling Ball

1:44pm

Agreed. Book of Boba Fett and Obi-wan were the two weakest, but Obi-wan had a great finale

TCuz

1:47pm

Only 67% from top critics

Dangerous

1:46pm

It blows my mind Obi Wan and Ahsoka had such strong reviews. This does not bode well for The Acolyte.

jacobugath

1:47pm

I can’t believe this is the first time an athlete has signed their father to a

DieHarder

1:36pm

request for a heart reaction emoji

shimmy

1:39pm

Why not just give him cash? Sorry if I don't understand the point of doing this.

dYrtbYkerYder

1:44pm

Blog: What’s Causing Increased Money For BYU Basketball? View

[KSL Sports]

1:35pm

You can win in basketball with 2 or 3 great players

RenoCoug

1:37pm

Well, donors are giving more money. The rules have changed, and Young's hire has lit off a ton of excitement. And now KY

CalGTR

1:40pm

Even Wikipedia has John Linehan listed as a BYU coach

VinnyBYU

1:33pm

Tuesday at 1:30 at the costco food court and it feels like a Saturday. School is

TRUE_BLUE_COUGY

1:33pm

10.33 to feed 4 people

TRUE_BLUE_COUGY

1:34pm

I was at the Costco in Fort Worth the other day and had to wait at least 15 minu

Blue for Life

1:49pm

After watching AAU and Euro 18U highlights the past month, I’m sickened by whatever it is that AAU is doing out there.

Indy Coug Loquacious Lummox

1:32pm

AAU is dunks, no defense and lots of hand gestures after made shots... sad

VinnyBYU

1:34pm

It's a travesty that HS basketball teams require playing in these tournaments

777

1:46pm

Article: BYU basketball just added its fourth new assistant coach View

[Deseret News]

1:27pm

$5.99 for two queso birria tacos from Red Taco on Tuesdays. That was very good.

Ted Lasso

1:27pm

So are we full on assistants now?

Warner

1:27pm

One more spot

RenoCoug

1:33pm

One more I believe.

EM_Puma

1:33pm

Linehan being the last (official) one, right?

VinnyBYU

1:49pm

A very positive review of The Acolyte

RockyBalboa

1:27pm

If it’s even 70% as good as Ahsoka, we’re in for an amazing ride

Nikomedes

1:30pm

Ahsoka was not good IMO

Dangerous

1:39pm

I agree even though you're going to get downvoted. It was okay. OWK and Ahsoka were both greatly disappointing in terms

jacobugath

1:45pm

Interesting. IGN gave it a 6/10. It's at 85% on RT.

jacobugath

1:35pm

Here is USA Today's review: In summary, not very good.

Dangerous

1:40pm

Thanks for that non existent link! 😃

jacobugath

1:45pm

It's not going to be good.

Bluedarts

1:42pm

It would not surprise me at all if Disney paid off some of the reviewers to give good reviews to push subscriptions.

jacobugath

1:46pm

Feels like one of the next NCAA limits that could be struck down could be eligibility restrictions

TCuz Coastal Elite

1:20pm

By then it will have crossed well over into ridiculousness.

gwalker

1:22pm

The problem with that is the other side. All the HS kids that will be left out

Cougar TD

1:24pm

And what about guys who went pro, but weren't good enough and now want to come

thewaterboy

1:26pm

At one time this would have seemed ridiculous but now not so much.

ShinobiCoug

1:27pm

Then college sports as we know it will die. It's almost dead as is but getting

Kajdin

1:46pm

Article: How Kalani Sitake and Kyle Whittingham view recent developments in NCAA structure, college football View

[Deseret News] https://www.deseret.com/authors/jay-drew

1:20pm

I'm curious to see the pecking order of assistant coaches. Every staff has a

kimdaddy35

1:17pm

LOL I left off Fanning. I would probably put him at #2? Honestly though I have

kimdaddy35

1:20pm

I think Fanning is actually #5, to the extent it matters. Voigt clearly #2, then he who has not yet been announced,

CalGTR

1:28pm

I will take your word for it. It is a great staff with diverse backgrounds and

kimdaddy35

1:35pm

One thing that really stands out with this coaching staff is how

IdahoCoug Truly Addicted User

1:15pm

I am hopeful and excited that it should signal well to prospects.

EM_Puma

1:20pm

That is what Young has been pushing/selling. If BYU gets a guy or two into the

Cougar TD

1:22pm

I said the same thing in a different post. I think Burgess was brought on to

Blue for Life

1:28pm

Each of the assistants have extensive contacts, including worldwide when you put them all together. Voigt may not

CalGTR

1:38pm

Kevin Young seems like a very Adapt-or-Die kind of move from BYU

Art Director

1:13pm

Agreed, though I would like to see, if this is professionalization, that NIL

RenoCoug

1:16pm

Unlimited free agency is terrible. But that has to be collectively bargained.

Art Director

1:18pm

If you don’t go all in, what’s the point truly? It’s pocket change to the Church and R. Smith.

mulletino

1:36pm

Do people still think he’s good?

Natedog916

1:11pm

Do people still think you're good?

Russell Feathers

1:12pm

I’m sorry. Do I know you?

Natedog916

1:46pm

good one

Super Chicken

1:13pm

BYUnerd

1:17pm

There's like 6-7 "good" QBs in the whole NFL

Jericho

1:21pm

Not really.

TCuz

1:23pm

He's better than me

Skeptical Optimist

1:24pm

There a vocal bunch here that certainly do

BYU Statsman

1:24pm

Unless you are a truly special player, it takes both skill and luck to succeed

Skeptical Optimist

1:26pm

Sure, but he's also been historically bad.

BYU Statsman

1:31pm

Don't disagree at all. It was the worst case scenario where he came into an

Skeptical Optimist

1:40pm

Unfortunately even if he does start he'll be replaced by Bo before season's end.

ShinobiCoug

1:31pm

Ohh no. All thr Jets haters about to bring it at the Broncos and Peyton. Can't

Stucoug83

1:49pm

I'm hoping Dunson, Voigt, and Fanning can play the Thomas Kane role for BBall.

Mostlyaccurate

1:09pm

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Mostlyaccurate

1:08pm

POLL: When you order stuff on Amazon, do you usually select delayed shipping for the extra 1% back?

jacobugath INSUFFERABLE KNOW IT ALL

1:01pm

No, because I want the digital credit option back. Bought a lot books that way.

BlueCoug

1:04pm

Don’t you usually get the usually?

Q-grr

1:26pm

Not intentionally. It bugs me when Amazon defaults to a slower shipping option

delux_247

1:41pm

POLL: Who would win a 7-games series between the best international players in the NBA vs the best American players?

Japan Coug

1:01pm

My big question would be Embiid. He is playing for team USA

PHXSUNS31

1:03pm

Embiid was born and raised in Cameroon, moved to the US at 16. In 2022 he was

Japan Coug

1:12pm

Yes and he started playing basketball at 15, right before coming to the US

PHXSUNS31

1:23pm

My daughter is 16 and she is going into her senior year in HS. If we moved to

Japan Coug

1:30pm

Ok what about Sabonis? Born in USA, lived here until 7, then moved to Spain

PHXSUNS31

1:39pm

Moving at 7 is very different than moving at 16. I think Sabonis is a "third

Japan Coug

1:47pm

They should try it for the Allstar game

AFtotheNW

1:06pm

The problem is no one tries in the All Star game. That is why it sucks.

kimdaddy35

1:12pm

Yeah, I'd like to see this matchup in a meaningful series or event.

Japan Coug

1:23pm

The American team is aging…needs an infusion of youth

PHXSUNS31

1:06pm

America is getting old

Viva Campeche

1:07pm

In your scenario you have Embiid with the Internationals and if that is the case

kimdaddy35

1:07pm

Ya I tend to agree. I do worry that the international team isn’t diverse enough

PHXSUNS31

1:25pm

Article: Is the QB room better at BYU, Utah or Utah State? View

[Deseret News] https://www.deseret.com/authors/trent-wood

1:00pm

My problem personally with Rising (beyond the mullet) is being on PAC12 network

EM_Puma

1:25pm

Personally, from the bottom of the heap, there's only up (unless, of course you

EM_Puma

1:32pm

BB advantage that no one is talking about

Surfing

1:00pm

2 & 3 yes, #1 - we are ~3-4%. Most larger schools are 10%+, some 25%+

molodyets

1:06pm

Approximately 2,000 international students attend BYU each year. According to a

refunder

1:10pm

As far as languages go, BYU is amazing. But we’re below average

Yiowa

1:29pm

With the draft withdrawal deadline for international players later in June

RenoCoug

12:59pm

We are still one player away from what I would call a "complete" team. It is a

kimdaddy35

12:59pm

That guard line is so good

Big Daddy D

1:00pm

Still room for a speed guy like Phillips, though.

SinkingQuffa

1:36pm

“A stretch 4 with some length.” You mean sometime like Noah Waterman??

RdF3

1:00pm

Yes, although if it is my wish list a guy who is a better rebounder than Noah

kimdaddy35

1:03pm

nice, Hall won't have to play 38.5 minutes per game 🙂

Mayor of Cougartown

1:04pm

I look forward to seeing a fresher, more dynamic Hall. Last year it seemed he

kimdaddy35

1:10pm

If only stretch 4s with length were a dime a dozen....

Dr T-bone

1:07pm

There aren't, but we only need one so I am holding out hope!

kimdaddy35

1:10pm

RSL top of the MLS power rankings. It’s been a fun season so far.

Malcolm Reynolds

12:57pm

Halfway there, can we keep it going??

RGGeemer

12:58pm

Arango is a huge reason but there are a lot of players having a great season.

Malcolm Reynolds

1:07pm

Gomez has been great up top as well. Love the attacking options we have.

Captain Stubing

1:17pm

My co-worker is a big Yewt fan. It was funny hearing his comments when he looked

Windward_Coug

12:56pm

Utah fans are the ultimate Brand fanboys.

kccougar

12:56pm

Plus they suck

Trent

12:57pm

What a buffoon

RGGeemer

12:57pm

And by that I'm referencing all Yewt fans everywhere

RGGeemer

12:58pm

Let's hope they get shut down. If they win, they deserve to brag.

Choke

1:00pm

If Helmet uses the Schwartz it could be ludicrous.

Malcolm Reynolds

1:00pm

TCU, Kansas State, Baylor and Oklahoma State have all done more in the BIG12 in the last 5 years...

Coug

1:05pm

It’s not just your Ute. It’s the members of their football team as well.

travelcoug

1:07pm

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if the yew does win out if everyone is healthy

conetah

1:11pm

I have to agree that their initial Big XII is fairly easy. After all, they play

Hoopster

1:14pm

But remember, our quest for perfection was mean. Also, they barely beat Baylor

Longseason

1:16pm

He is right there are no marquee teams in the Big 12. It's a conference of

Countcougula

1:33pm

Top recruit narrows down list to include BYU

Indy Coug Loquacious Lummox

12:53pm

It sort of makes me wonder on the status of Baker. Have we heard anything from

kimdaddy35

1:00pm

His foot is healed and he's starting to train again. Has the summer to recover

wisconsincougs

1:21pm

Excellent news, thanks for sharing! My father who attends all of the home games

kimdaddy35

1:37pm

It's also complicated, you just never know with foot injuries.

cougfan03

1:47pm

I didn’t see anywhere that he narrowed his list to those 3

Blue2thebone

1:43pm

How many of the announced coaching staff are LDS?

CycloneCoug

12:48pm

I think just Burgess

HimmerFredette

12:49pm

Guessing just Young and Burgess?

RGGeemer

12:50pm

But how many have plans to become LDS? That is the real question.

Reasonable1

12:51pm

Are they any good coaches that are LDS that have great potential worth getting?

fresnoa

12:51pm

Already looking for a KY replacement?

ManicBlue

12:53pm

I like brining in non-lds professionals to Provo who's morals align with

Mostlyaccurate

12:56pm

RE: I like brining in non-lds professionals to Provo who's morals align with

gangbusters

12:58pm

Zach Wilson has struggled with turnovers in OTAs, he’s not on a good trajectory.

DC15

12:46pm

He needs to sit out of practice? He'll be allowed to seek other employment if

Corn Pop

12:56pm

The problem is that with Zach, any negative press just feeds the narrative. He's got some baggage

letthewookieewin

1:00pm

He's in a place that he's got to perform as a top half of the league QB or the

Corn Pop

1:08pm

Good bigger problem is he's not a good NFL quarterback.

Methusaleh22

1:15pm

Or — he simply just needs to perform.

SinkingQuffa

1:24pm

Not sit out of practice, but be okay to just act as a backup for a while in 2024

DC15

1:00pm

Depends on what you mean by that. The most likely path for him this season has

Corn Pop

1:19pm

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Mike Bolton

1:03pm

This is a primary issue with Zach. He needs to learn when a sack or throw away

kimdaddy35

1:41pm

Anyone know the price to buy an

BYU71 Political Junky

12:42pm

Gotta imagine 150k plus...

dahurt45

12:51pm

Seems pretty steep for courses

BYU71

12:54pm

Go for it, BYU71! Die with zero!

gangbusters

12:56pm

For park meadows my guess is 100K plus 15K per year

JOPE

1:01pm

Agreed, reached out to Hidden Valley last year and it was 100+. Willow

dahurt45

1:03pm

Alpine/Riverside at about 70k.. and you can’t get a tee time unless you wake up

cougfanz

1:11pm

And it was 10K not that long ago

JOPE

1:16pm

Even free initiation for a few years there.

cougfanz

1:24pm

I don't know why guys put up with this. It's antithetical to the entire CC lifestyle that people think they are buying.

HarlemCoug

1:17pm

It is ridiculous. To me there is still value in having convenient practice

cougfanz

1:21pm

Agree. The only kicker is some of the places can offer crazy low equity rates

cougfanz

1:17pm

There is no doubt about Kevin Young's focus and team identity- And its the NBA

Kdubb

12:38pm

my biggest hope is we can land some guys like Lanier who aren’t 1st year college

puntersarepeople

12:40pm

What's not to like? I hope he turns BYU into THE pipeline to the NBA.

BlueFever

12:49pm

There’s been some discussion on here about distaste for “one and done” prospects

Kdubb

12:57pm

I'm the same way. Let's sign these players and figure out the rest

BlueFever

1:12pm

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