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A larger commitment to NIL seemed to be obliquely referenced in the hiring process of Coach Young

jvr7 All-American

1:59pm

The Office Televisual Universe expanding with new show

Gustav

1:58pm

College athletes determining their own market value shouldn’t be a thing. The

BlooCoug

1:53pm

They're worth whatever a school or booster is willing to pay them

BigTex

1:57pm

the recent court decisions based on University of Tennessee case now say that

cwilke1

1:59pm

Do Taylor Swift fans realize they’re listening to the same songs over and over?

pink22

1:49pm

Yeah but she does change the tune a little for each one. This is from

Hoopster

1:49pm

Just listened to much of the new album. It’s so similar song to song. She is

pink22

1:52pm

That's how I feel the last few albums have been imo.

JuicyJam

1:59pm

She's the Taco Bell of pop

Covid-19

1:51pm

Wow. I didn't realize she is the greatest of all time. Good for her.

IceCreamButt

1:57pm

DO CBers realize were are posting the same ideas over and over?

BYUheaven

1:55pm

I think you have a point with what I’ve heard from this album, but she has made

Jay Kay

1:57pm

Hold up… why aren’t we talking about this team name??

Icelandic Cougar

1:48pm

I prefer Team To Be Named Later

astroman

1:50pm

Team who must not be named.

Cosmodiar

2:01pm

Not that anybody cares, here are a few more Utah observations

TheMaineCougar

1:42pm

keep driving to vegas if you really want to see a lot of attorney billboards

Beggar

1:46pm

Senior citizens explain #1-#3.

cvd6262

1:47pm

I don't think you can blame #1 on us. It's the non-seniors that seem to

AF_Puma

1:58pm

My adult daughter moved here last year from Baltimore area and they use cameras

AF_Puma

1:52pm

My friend in Maryland had a box of traffic violations show up in the mail one day. 86 of them in total. Turns out his

FromCAtoUT

1:57pm

Yeah, here's where I need a WOW emoji. I didn't know they did radar too

AF_Puma

1:59pm

* Speeding and racing to get their Home Teaching assgmnt's done?

DawgHaus

1:59pm

I saw a billboard this week on I-15 advertising breast augmentations. That was

AF_Puma

2:02pm

Key quote from Smith on the arena renovation.

Hypnotoad

1:41pm

More:

Hypnotoad

1:44pm

Huge challenge. We are in Raleigh. The Hurricanes and NC State share their arena

BerkeleyCoug

1:49pm

He claims there is new technology that will let them have their cake

Hypnotoad

1:52pm

This entire time I thought he was leaning towards an entirely new arena, but

Flyski

1:53pm

It is surprising because it's hard to imagine how they can adapt it

Hypnotoad

1:59pm

Possible LB Transfer (After Mission)

cvillesooner

1:40pm

I wish him luck. Welcome aboard (a bit pre-mature). Always need solid LB's.

DawgHaus

1:47pm

How many B12 teams could that be outside UU?

puntersarepeople

2:00pm

So was the news DC is being redone to host both as opposed to new arena?

Warner

1:39pm

I thought the DC is going to host the team until a new stadium can be built. But I haven't followed all the news

JayOwen

1:48pm

Another big time get on the basketball schedule

spidercoug

1:37pm

Is that where Scotty Pippin went to school?

Japan Coug

1:39pm

He was recruited as a 6-nuthin PG.

SinkingQuffa

1:42pm

I'm happy for Utah Hockey

jxncoog All-American

1:37pm

NIL is good in concept...current implementation is broken. Here's my proposal.

Rexy Coug

1:37pm

Signing “loan” that is forgiveable should be the direction schools could go.

IGlowInTheDark

1:31pm

Isn't that "pay to play" though?

RenoCoug

1:34pm

It's already pay to play

ochobeeguy

1:36pm

Not from the schools directly, though.

bluesloth

1:37pm

riiiiiiiight

ochobeeguy

1:39pm

You think any schools are stupid enough to directly pay players now?

bluesloth

1:41pm

This would be a 4 year do metal to the scholarship with pay back if they don’t

Littlerich

1:42pm

Virginia just signed a law to pay student athletes directly

BigTex

1:54pm

Correct, but requiring them to pay money back if they leave after year 1

RenoCoug

1:42pm

Schools don’t like giving four year guaranteed money because a lot of recruits

Jay Kay

1:36pm

Then the richer schools would end up treating those loans as they do coaching contracts. We’ll cover that loan and give

specsauce

1:48pm

Throw in a non-compete clause too!

cougfanz

1:49pm

And tail malpractice!

IGlowInTheDark

1:51pm

Leave that part out:) but just send them an email when they hit the portal

cougfanz

1:52pm

I love all the arguing on CB about the Utah hockey team name. Everyone fighting

Magneto

1:29pm

I feel the same way. So funny. People have laughed at hockey on….

PAKOVA

1:36pm

You think no one on this board has watched a hockey game?

Russell Feathers

1:37pm

You're on a sports fan board peopled by men 30+ who love sports so much

ebv

1:39pm

Uh. What? Do you think hockey is lacrosse or something?

YIsForBrigham

1:41pm

Since the courts ruled that players can transfer more than once, will players be

thewaterboy

1:24pm

It would be tough because of admissions

arcawley

1:31pm

Between semesters? Football players do this every year.

thewaterboy

1:33pm

Poor Seymour

TNT

1:23pm

RE: Poor Seymour

Mississippi

1:25pm

RE: Poor Seymour

RenoCoug

1:55pm

Hotel recommendation in Long Beach?

Yukon

1:23pm

The Queen Mary is a hotel, right there in the cruise port, and is pretty cool.

Japan Coug

1:33pm

We stayed there 1 or 2 nights about 10 years ago. It was pretty cool.

volleyjiver

1:40pm

Long Beach is not that big of a place...

mobicurious

1:44pm

Finally, an opening act worth the price of the ticket,

Abe Froman

1:22pm

Reminds me of this classic

DiamondMo

1:38pm

What player winning a title this year would do the most for their legacy?

PHXSUNS31

1:21pm

I think Tatum. He’s lost one already as the Celtics’ alpha.

Natedog916

1:31pm

If he has a dominant finals against Jokic and the Nuggets it would be huge

PHXSUNS31

1:33pm

Luka is the best player that doesn’t have one, so probably him.

DieHarder

1:34pm

Maybe Embiid if he hadn’t gotten hurt and won his 2nd straight MVP

PHXSUNS31

1:35pm

I don’t consider him on the level of Jokic, Giannis, and Luka.

DieHarder

1:41pm

I do agree with your earlier point that we emphasize rings too much

PHXSUNS31

1:53pm

Article: BYU players who’ve invested sweat equity in program energized over the hiring of Kevin Young View

[Deseret News]

1:21pm

KY coached Elijah Bryant in Summer League

MadHawaiian

1:28pm

I'm just glad they are instituting a 2-minute warning.

bluesloth

1:12pm

Except that they don't get an extra commercial timeout. It'll take the place of one already in place.

ManicBlue

1:14pm

RE: Except that they don't get an extra commercial timeout. It'll take the place

Captain Rex

1:23pm

As a true college football fan, I only consume Cheese-its and Dr. Pepper!

rcbyufan

1:14pm

Don't forget more episodes of fansville!

Cougs or die

1:14pm

No additional ads.

Jeffacka

1:15pm

NIL: As a fan, I think I should be able to direct my NIL contribution to a

Rocketman

1:10pm

You can.

Madam Pattirini

1:16pm

Correct. Collective deals are now viewed as not endorsement deals and

88Coug

1:45pm

I agree, Rocketman.

BYUJoJo

1:17pm

If you think Kevin Young’s NBA players are going to be consistently landing

Indy Coug

1:10pm

I don't think that was a serious comment

The Chief

1:11pm

I believe they will be hanging out and will be endorsing Kevin Young's abilities

MadHawaiian

1:14pm

He was referring to the post saying cp3 would be an assistant. He was joking.

spidercoug

1:20pm

How do women survive without having pockets in (many of) their pants? There are

Japan Coug

1:08pm

No.

IceCreamButt

1:09pm

Let me tell you what I understand

md7Coug

1:09pm

Well women wear the pants in a lot of relationships (zing)

TNT

1:09pm

RE: How do women survive without having pockets in (many of) their pants? There

ElCapo

1:10pm

Because we can tote all of our gear around in a purse.

Black Diamond Bay

1:11pm

Is the purse/handbag industry in cahoots with the women's pants industry? They

Japan Coug

1:13pm

“Gear”

Longseason

1:27pm

RE: How do women survive without having pockets in (many of) their pants? There

MarylandFan

1:11pm

Geez. Is that lady wearing enough makeup?

TNT

1:12pm

Frank Drebin

1:11pm

Because you are a wimp?

Black Diamond Bay

1:12pm

Woah. Heavy

TNT

1:13pm

Because some feel akin to Mary Poppin's endless tote

Dr T-bone

1:25pm

They break a lot of phones.

dYrtbYkerYder

1:12pm

Purses

RGGeemer

1:19pm

I hate carrying things in my pockets. Ive mimized what I can but still need my

delux_247

1:20pm

Sure, but don't you like having the option of using pockets, when needed?

Japan Coug

1:22pm

Of course, but in the absence of that option we can use a purse instead. Pockets are awesome, but no pockets aren't

Black Diamond Bay

1:28pm

Agreed, definitely better than none.

delux_247

1:29pm

That’s what his fanny pack is for.

Longseason

1:29pm

They don’t need pockets in their pants. They just need to hang out with a man

Hoopster

1:29pm

Many of the women I know including my wife think it’s dumb that women’s pants

zuko

1:32pm

If women wanted pockets, wouldn't the market respond?

MarylandFan

1:37pm

They have husbands hold stuff for them.

ochobeeguy

1:33pm

This is the best explanation I've seen so far. Their dads too. My teen daughter

Japan Coug

1:36pm

Professional sports teams fund athlete salaries through ticket sales and TV, no?

The Old Y

1:07pm

Professional sports leagues don't fund entire athletic departments where most of

nephicoug

1:11pm

RE: Professional sports leagues don't fund entire athletic departments where

bYuFB

1:13pm

This. That TV money funds the non-revenue sports. You can cut off, fine, make

Coog4Life

1:30pm

NIL was supposed to redistribute the wealth. Instead, it's still fans paying.

ochobeeguy

1:35pm

The business equation is omitting a key stakeholder: the FANS

Happy As Larry

1:07pm

I think you're right. There MUST be a change, because

BYUJoJo

1:15pm

NHL PlayOff Predictions….

kotacoug

1:06pm

Islanders have the edge in net,theyll probably lose as Carolina is the better team,but I think it will be a hard fought

Islandercoug

1:08pm

Carolina played most of the season without their #1 goaltender.

BerkeleyCoug

1:32pm

That’s cool,but I still feel the Isles are stronger in net. To be fair,the Canes are stronger offensively,

Islandercoug

1:35pm

It won’t matter how strong the NYI are in net if they can’t get a shot on goal.

Frankfromtheballpark

1:46pm

We shall see my friend.

Islandercoug

2:00pm

VGK matches up much better with Dallas than Edmonton, that's why they tanked.

cosmohio

1:46pm

The knights are dangerous. They could go all the way - if they’re healthy.

Frankfromtheballpark

1:47pm

Adin Hill needs to get back to last year's playoff form, he's struggled 2nd half

cosmohio

1:55pm

Relive the Mark Pope magic

Indy Coug

1:05pm

RE: Relive the Mark Pope magic

cougarfanatic

1:07pm

RE: Relive the Mark Pope magic

VACOUGFAN

1:08pm

RE: Relive the Mark Pope magic

Blueto

1:09pm

Utah Suffragettes! First women in the union to vote, c'mon, it's great!

NumbersGuy

1:03pm

Ok for all the people coming out of the wood work thinking they have some

kotacoug

1:07pm

RE: Ok for all the people coming out of the wood work thinking they have some

NumbersGuy

2:00pm

Well, at least we’ve still got Knell

Cooouuugs

1:02pm

Knell is 100% commitment

Durtcade

1:03pm

Would you go so far as to say he is all in?

brj8

1:05pm

It's nice to see true commitment to BYU!

BYUJoJo

1:07pm

Any teams got a Top-20 recruiter they're willing to trade for THE Shot Doctor?

SinkingQuffa

1:06pm

Sounds like Knell is putting in recruiting work right now!

Nodak Cougar

1:12pm

Yeah, it was a bad attempt at a bad joke. I love Knell.

SinkingQuffa

1:17pm

Is Kozlowski planning on a mission?

kC Cougar

1:02pm

No. No plans. That's been the story for a couple years, I believe.

SinkingQuffa

1:03pm

Is the KY hire unprecedented? When has an up-and-coming NBA assistant stepped

dYrtbYkerYder

1:01pm

Juwan Howard was up for HC positions. And didn't end well FWIW.

ochobeeguy

1:37pm

RE: Is the KY hire unprecedented? When has an up-and-coming NBA assistant

btown87

1:55pm

Danny Summerhays shot a 65 today on the Korn Ferry tour. Currently T12. Wesley Bryan (the youtuber) is leading in

HarlemCoug All-American

1:00pm

Remember when Danny Summerhays “retired” and was going to teach school?

pink22

1:50pm

To those thinking Ryan Smith is paying significant amount of Young's contract:

BackPacker

12:58pm

Donors never pay those things directly. It always goes through the school. Just like funding for buildings, named spaces

specsauce

1:03pm

True...but point was, ultimately, he no longer has authority over how those

BackPacker

1:14pm

And my point was even donating, a donor has the ability to pinpoint what the donation is for. The last thing a school

specsauce

1:19pm

Ok. Then my question is could someone in Phoenix see that as meddling?

BackPacker

1:37pm

If Ryan was hiring him and paying him, absolutely, but Young is a BYU hire. It’s the details that matter. Is Young

specsauce

1:46pm

I see what you're saying now. Thanks for the responses.

BackPacker

1:54pm

If BYU coincidentally received a $30M donation from RS on Monday to be used

Crowd Factor

1:06pm

Our ward's RS budget isn't nearly that large

fan_byu

1:10pm

Let me tell you, you’re going to the wrong ward then. You should see what they

Crowd Factor

1:13pm

He may have donated for the coach but now you need players, N$L fund.

BigHouse Coug

1:27pm

BYU is paying the comp. Doubt Smith has raised pledge based on this hire. BYU pays more than some think. Since the 1990s

roseyscenario

1:36pm

Rapidly approaching the weekend and no assistants? Would they announce such things on a Saturday/Sunday?

brj8 Truly Addicted User

12:57pm

They will read it during announcements at Sacrament Meeting.

ochobeeguy

1:31pm

Video: BYU Women's Soccer Coach Jen Rockwood talks 2024 Schedule, Roster, and Cougs in the Pros - BYU Head Women's Soccer Coach Jen Rockwood discusses the release of the 2024 schedule, the extremely... View

[BYUtv Sports]

12:55pm

The women have a very favorable schedule in 2024, very nice

RenoCoug

1:02pm

Hall / Saunders updates

VinnyBYU

12:51pm

RE: Hall / Saunders updates

Dr T-bone

12:53pm

For Saunders it comes down to the role he wants to play. At BYU he will have a

OKchief

12:57pm

agree 100% - maybe we should get you on the line with RS to explain that to him!

VinnyBYU

12:58pm

I’d rather have Richie. Special motor. CP3 will find us a PG

Cooouuugs

1:05pm

CP3 is recruiting PGs for us?

A Drew Aitch

1:10pm

Might be PG-13s

Cooouuugs

1:19pm

I'd rather have both

Incentivize

1:15pm

Yeah, if I had to choose, going with Saunders every time.

cougarmeister

1:19pm

If someone is just chasing $$$, then peace out.

ChiefBeef

1:07pm

Agree. Man I love Saunders but this thing has really soured me because I

Forbidden Fruit

1:12pm

“A bit”

chilawcoug

1:44pm

Richie, tell Popey to suck eggs. He will drop you like bad habit for next season when he can get someone more talented

CLCougar

1:20pm

Exactly. Pope always tries to recruit over his current roster. Just ask Connor

VB2

1:48pm

Oh how I wish someone Richie respects and trusts would tell him this. The problem is, it's possible

CLCougar

1:59pm

Pope knows the value of guy like Saunders

Nodak Cougar

1:21pm

And he will walk away when he gets a better player-Saunders should realize that

PackerFan

1:34pm

Pope always recruits over his current roster and runs off players if he thinks

VB2

1:50pm

Gonna need NIL contracts out of high school really soon

SingleStrapBackpack

1:28pm

I love RS but would Kentucky pay that much for him?

BigHouse Coug

1:33pm

Doesn't BYU alumni have a huge professional network, especially for athletes?

BackPacker

1:51pm

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