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Why should TNT care so much about a school that wouldn't let him in?

TNT

7:50pm

For those wondering, the Chief of Staff position is pretty common in NCAA

rivercitycoug

7:48pm

This man has a future in politics

Coog4Life

7:47pm

What’s a dish you rarely eat, but when you see it you crave?

jordbyu

7:47pm

What is the trapezoid in hockey, why is it there?

Avery

7:43pm

It's where the goalie can handle the puck behind the net. They can also handle

Bluedarts

7:48pm

My guess at KY’s pitch to Burgess

gww687

7:39pm

“Do you want to be fired after next year or do you want to still have a job?”

RdF3

7:42pm

"Do you want to coach for a team that can actually win a road game?"

Team Chaos

7:46pm

That is a great point.

gww687

7:46pm

“Would you like to triple your salary?”

TCuz

7:43pm

“Hey do you want to make like 40% more money and do what you are doing right now without moving?”

RootieBoy

7:44pm

And have better job security

cougarfann888

7:45pm

"Whacha plan on fetch'n on the free market as an unemployed asst coach next year, Chris?" *Hands him a slip of paper.*

SinkingQuffa

7:46pm

Should we make the offer?

CougarCanuck76

7:39pm

In 3 years I think he will be

johnnybyu

7:43pm

He'll be so rich at that point that he wouldn't have to work another day in his life

SingleStrapBackpack

7:50pm

How much influence has Ryan Smith had on the “All-In” with BYU basketball?

Cthack1

7:33pm

RE: How much influence has Ryan Smith had on the “All-In” with BYU

WJCougar

7:36pm

RE: How much influence has Ryan Smith had on the “All-In” with BYU

GlutealGuy

7:37pm

Someone for sure convinced Salt Lake to treat BYU hoops like other investments

Riggins Rigs

7:38pm

Love this- double decker airline seats. Cheaper seats are at face to gas level.

SouthernBlueBlood

7:33pm

Does the article describe the ventilation system between the upper seat and the lower seat?

Sea Chicken

7:36pm

That person on bottom gets the butt on one end and the feet on the other.

JamieTartt

7:48pm

The Doug Stewart hire is absolutely wild to me and, more than any other, signals

macdizzle

7:19pm

Do other schools have this position? First time I’ve heard of it

Rhubarb

7:24pm

Who is he? I have no clue.

kotacoug

7:30pm

Former Washington General.

BYUtka

7:38pm

Can’t believe the difference in the program last year at this time to now. We

bigbossbyu

7:32pm

Love the investment. Still gotta get the players and have the coaching. Lots

VACougMD

7:35pm

Isn't some of that what Nate Austin was doing?

braddahmike

7:35pm

I'd say Nate, while awesome, was more of a recruiting coordinator/assistant to

macdizzle

7:37pm

Is Nate still associated with the program? Did he go with Pope?

durandal

7:38pm

He was at the suns game last week with the team, so possibly still around?

azmbacougar

7:40pm

Nate is the basketball ops guy. I think this is more of what Keegan Brown was

nephicoug

7:41pm

Ainge is the defacto GM. He’d be more of an associate GM.

Blue2thebone

7:38pm

VERY encouraging, indeed. I almost want to fast-forward through the FB season.

SinkingQuffa

7:40pm

I know it doesn't seem like it, but this is a bigger hire than Burgess IMO

CougarCanuck76

7:40pm

Hands down.

SinkingQuffa

7:50pm

Are there any Utah players we want or need?

pittsburghcoug

7:17pm

That Johnson kid would be great

SUAVO

7:18pm

If he came back from his mission today we'd have him

CougarCanuck76

7:41pm

What about Carlson’s little bro

A Drew Aitch

7:21pm

I read somewhere both Carlson bros are done up there

Mexicougazul

7:22pm

Looks like you are right.

A Drew Aitch

7:27pm

Smith would be good for depth, but not might be worth it for him for PT

Avery

7:24pm

Take Keita in a second.

rivercitycoug

7:32pm

Johnson and Keita

BYUheaven

7:40pm

As exciting as Burgess is, I'm more excited about Doug Stewart...

Coug Texan

7:16pm

Need to make a DEI hire now.

RdF3

7:18pm

Dunson?

runnincoug

7:31pm

I mean other than kids wanting to have sex and drink some coffee there is no

kotacoug

7:32pm

We’re not losing kids to coffee lol

Mjolnir

7:33pm

It was a joke but we are losing kids to the HC. No question about that

kotacoug

7:50pm

How has Robby McCombs worked his way up to being the legit insider and breaking

blackandblue

7:10pm

It doesn’t seem like he breaks much news. He definitely knows things

DieHarder

7:12pm

You'd think he'd need access to developing stories in order to be so prompt with posts both before and after it's OK

CLCougar

7:16pm

He definitely has his articles typed up before the news breaks.

DieHarder

7:20pm

Him dropping his full articles moments after someone breaks the news is such a

fredetteaboutit13

7:27pm

He doesn't really want to break news

CougarCanuck76

7:42pm

Not quite to Dave McCann posting naval ship tweets yet, but getting close.

BGRTHNUMEGO

7:13pm

Because he is an ally to BYU and doesn’t put himself above the team

g$

7:17pm

He’s developed a really good reputation. He seems well respected.

blackandblue

7:22pm

10% luck, 20% skill

TCuz

7:18pm

Looking at you Utah and Florida drivers.

Chefcurry

7:07pm

I can speak about Florida drivers,it’s an adventure anytime I venture out.

Islandercoug

7:18pm

This tweet from Gottlieb just feels… weird

Sir_Ten

7:06pm

That is weird. Tells you all you need to know about the current state of the two programs.

Blue2thebone

7:08pm

I think it’s intended to be complimentary. Also, I think it’s true.

Mjolnir

7:09pm

it feels like he is just trying to impart some deep insight, but he is missing

cwilke1

7:09pm

Ouch Doug, too many folks will draw all the wrong conclusions from that characterization

CLCougar

7:09pm

He means it to be complimentary. A friend of mine spent some time around him on his mission and Doug was awesome to the

RdF3

7:10pm

But when he left us two years ago it showed that devout LDS men hate BYU.

DieHarder

7:11pm

But 2 years ago he was moving from the WCC to the PAC-12.

Japan Coug

7:12pm

Devout LDS men regard BYU very highly, only short of their regard for power five

DieHarder

7:14pm

Now explain Kyle Whittingham. No new tail to tell.

zonacougar

7:14pm

He is in an unbreakable contract

Ojiisan

7:39pm

Meh. Burgess got paid.

KCFan85

7:27pm

Lol. Apparently not aware of the backstory.

kccougar

7:27pm

Chris is smart enough to know Utah will eventually fire it’s head coach. Take

Malathion

7:28pm

James Jones with the truth bomb. Or actually just JJ saying stuff that isn’t

BGRTHNUMEGO

7:02pm

Booker trade? 👀

775coug

7:36pm

Nah, they basically said they’re running it back in their presser today

PHXSUNS31

7:37pm

I thought GSW did a really good job figuring out KD. Problem with other teams...they are not GSW

Bonoman

7:40pm

Props to Mostlyaccurate on calling the Doug Stewart hire.

Hup

7:00pm

RE: Props to Mostlyaccurate on calling the Doug Stewart hire.

Mostlyaccurate

7:08pm

Did they announce Stewart ?

Blue2thebone

7:10pm

his profile is on the BYU website.

cwilke1

7:22pm

Haha!

IdahoCoug All-American

6:57pm

Next level humor. Very nice.

Yllage Vidiot

6:59pm

Should have been tens of tens Utah bball fans.

Phred84044

7:14pm

So my company is throwing a big bash later this year, and we’re trying to bring

Japan Coug

6:57pm

I would be shocked if you could get Adele. She's getting paid crazy money for

Zooropa

7:01pm

Yes, availability was mentioned as an issue with her, when our organizers

Japan Coug

7:03pm

Coldplay has 2 of the top 15 highest selling concert tours of all time, with their time one being #2 only behind

CSoul

7:04pm

Interesting, thanks. I didn’t realize they are that popular, until I saw the $$

Japan Coug

7:06pm

They are probably the #2 most popular act in the world behind only Taylor Swift

CSoul

7:07pm

I’m surprised as well. But Coldplay does well internationally.

lilpenny

7:17pm

I just saw Sting in concert. He’s probably half price and way better than

lilpenny

7:22pm

Ahaha. In your early 40s and saying "Get off my lawn". In a hurry to be old?

Cougar Junkie

7:23pm

Sting was shockingly good when I saw him a couple years ago. I couldn’t believe

pink22

7:35pm

Saw him last year at USANA in Salt Lake. Great show. Great musician.

Bonoman

7:42pm

Obviously a much, much bigger deal.

KCFan85

7:29pm

I was shocked to see how high they are on all time ticket sales.

Bluedarts

7:34pm

This is a good interview with Coach Dunsun on BYUSN. I'm excited he is on staff.

Oceanographer

6:56pm

Reads like a coug connect post

Blue2thebone Truly Addicted User

6:48pm

As an NHL fan for almost a month now, I’m bound to dislike Vegas, right?

HingleMcCringleberry

6:44pm

I’m not a Vegas fan. Bugged me how they were able to select so many good

Hawk Talons

6:46pm

As a fellow month-long fan, yes. Not sure exactly what it is, but I found

Hoid

6:47pm

RE: As an NHL fan for almost a month now, I’m bound to dislike Vegas,

creameryon9th

6:52pm

It's a Mormon thing. I thought it was about the salary cap thing, ...

KCFan85

7:00pm

Right there with ya. Been enjoying the playoffs

DavisCoCoug

7:07pm

I have no problem with the Knights. I have to deal with the Rangers.

Islandercoug

7:20pm

I predict Burgess won’t be here for too long

mudpupper

6:44pm

Good that means he’s been a good coach

DanSmith

6:45pm

I highly doubt it'll be at an upper-D1 school.

SinkingQuffa

6:45pm

maybe, there are so many good assistant coaches that want to move up the ladder

cwilke1

6:46pm

He will be the next BYU coach after KY. The next Utah coach will be Alex Jensen,

Rocketman

6:47pm

Now let’s announce a couple bigs for him to coach to prove himself with. He’s really great coaching up bigs.

Soupie

6:48pm

Good. That means we were good and had success

macdizzle

7:07pm

Or, that he is dissatisfied with his boss, maybe like last time he was here?

Bob Vance

7:36pm

I can't stand watching Jayson Tatum play basketball. Am I just a hater?

Zooropa

6:38pm

Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

BlooCoug

6:36pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

spidercoug

6:38pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

byujdmba

6:38pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

TheHop

6:39pm

More like

Blueto

6:40pm

If a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to hear it comes to mind.

A Drew Aitch

6:41pm

I'm a Ute fan, and this is my rection

Strawhat4life

6:41pm

You should go see the cry fest on Ute zone.

Jeffacka

6:45pm

You forgot an A . . . Or maybe an E?

puntersarepeople

6:53pm

Half of your 783 fans don't even know who he is.

Avery

6:57pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

CAPX

6:41pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

spidercoug

6:41pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

HimmerFredette

6:44pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

Jeffacka

6:44pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

deejo

6:50pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

Mississippi

6:50pm

Utes

CougarGuy84

6:50pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

CougarGuy84

6:51pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

a priori

6:52pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

Russell Feathers

6:54pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

Shut_up

7:00pm

Not a gif. But as they say a picture says a thousand words

MHallDidNothingWr0ng

7:02pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

zonacougar

7:17pm

I can't find a gif for this..

zonacougar

7:17pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

Islandercoug

7:22pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

Ojiisan

7:41pm

RE: Gif the reaction of Ute fans upon learning of Burgess defecting to BYU.

Medute

7:50pm

Congratulations Coach Burgess on an honorable return from your two-year mission

Mitty

6:32pm

Returned With Honor

CougarGuy84

6:55pm

Yes please

mjmill All-American

6:32pm

This is the way it should be, yewtah can go ahead and recruit Wyoming.

Mitty

6:34pm

This is big

ausgezeichnet

6:35pm

Insert NIL

palangi

6:37pm

BYU has far more NIL money than Utah basketball

kccougar

7:33pm

He'll have some value that way, but probably not in a dominant sense. His eye for talent has been suspect a while.

SinkingQuffa

6:39pm

U of U can hire another member assistant who can start making new relationships.

cwilke1

6:41pm

That assistant doesn’t exist

molodyets

6:49pm

no assistant is irreplaceable, plenty of young hungry dudes who have the

cwilke1

6:54pm

what about the high school coach that everyone thought might be the next BYU HC?

Mikey

6:55pm

It was pretty easy for Dave Rose

puntersarepeople

6:54pm

We were lucky he worked out as well as he did.

SinkingQuffa

7:37pm

Who is that?

TempeCoug

7:00pm

maybe Nick Robinson, maybe Quincy, maybe Mika.

cwilke1

7:13pm

Robby sounds excited, usually he is pretty even keel

Dr T-bone

7:06pm

Crypto.com Arena displaying “Dallas to Cancun” billboard ahead of Mavs-Clippers

Japan Coug

6:29pm

Did I miss something? Caught toward tail end of Proppinga interview

AF_Puma

6:27pm

RE: Did I miss something? Caught toward tail end of Proppinga interview

Pretorian

6:33pm

Could be

I'mBatman

7:38pm

Cheese Fries has something to say…or not…

MajorZeus

6:24pm

Coach Burgess is letting down all 147 Ute basketball fans

SingleStrapBackpack Truly Addicted User

6:24pm

Not bad

Homo Erectus

6:25pm

Smart move by Burgess. When Smith gets fired, he’ll be a prime candidate.

Ozymandias

6:23pm

Quite the contrary. He now avoids losing his job along with Smith when that imminent day arrives.

SinkingQuffa

6:33pm

Right and he’ll be a prime candidate to replace him. That was the pretext to my

Ozymandias

7:39pm

Yeah... no he won't. If he were — taking a BYU asst job was NOT the route for him to go.

SinkingQuffa

7:43pm

last few U of U head bball coaches have come from head coaches at other schools,

cwilke1

7:02pm

I think this is good for the Utes. Burgess will make sure that it’s safe for

CougGolf

6:21pm

RE: I think this is good for the Utes. Burgess will make sure that it’s safe for

BYU Grounds

6:42pm

I guess if Miami’s gonna live another day they’re not trying very hard.

missourijok

6:21pm

Looking like they’re not gonna hit 25 3’s tonight.

CougGolf

6:22pm

They have their tickets for Miami bought.

ochobeeguy

6:33pm

Seeking CB input for road game tailgate. TLDR: If you've been, what did you like/dislike? If not, what would you like?

byuTX mutual friends

6:20pm

I’ll be there. I think it’s cool just to hang out with other fans. Things for kids are usually helpful but won’t affect

Pete

6:24pm

So kind of low key hangout with other fans as kind of an enhancement but not necessary part of the game experience? I

byuTX

6:25pm

Also regarding dining, what are your thoughts on this list of approved catering partners?

byuTX

6:24pm

Hutchins is all you need👍

Shawarma

6:34pm

It's a top place but I'm worried it'll be cost-prohibitive or that the food may be cold coming an hour away

byuTX

6:34pm

Haven’t eaten at most of those. I like Hutchins (I live in Frisco), but cost and logistics could be an issue.

yapacoug

6:39pm

Might be cool to get some former players that live in the area to be there.

Pete

6:32pm

Wonder what attendance will be like on a Friday at 3pm. Lot of people will be working or in school still.

yapacoug

6:37pm

100%. That and the weather are my two biggest concerns

byuTX

6:45pm

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