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Pope to KY, How Unfortunate. We’ll see. KY to BYU, How Fortunate. INDEED!!

Q-grr

3:01pm

Not bad to get a POTD for your first and only post to CB. Nice work blue22royal.

Yllage Vidiot Humbly Awesome

3:00pm

Chandler is not a program changer. Very good HS player, but BYU needs 2-3 dudes

Thrill

3:00pm

And to think I almost spent minimum $300 to go to that Barca vs PSG game. Dodged

babycarrot

3:00pm

Can we limit to a 24 hour all the “KY” jelly jokes/innuendo?Get it out of system

SwanSong

2:59pm

Let's be honest. It's a slippery slope.

jacobugath

3:01pm

NIL Update

VinnyBYU

2:58pm

You don't talk someone into taking the job without also giving him the resources to succeed.

kccougar

3:01pm

Now that the MBB coaching crisis has been solved, what VPN is the best for the money?

John Doe Slack-jawed Yokel

2:57pm

what do you want to use it for?

mobicurious

2:59pm

I go into a meeting, come out, and 4-1. Wow.

RSL 429 Too Many Requests

2:57pm

Wow two Spanish teams out. Third about to be ousted tomorrow.

MajorZeus

2:56pm

Couldn't happen to a more deserving group.

Archaea

2:58pm

KY specializes in offense

mjmill All-American

2:56pm

I expect us to score 116 ppg too!

CougarGuy84

2:57pm

He did have Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, two of the best scorers in the league

SoBlueitHurts

2:58pm

Gotta have the horses and also the system for them to thrive

mjmill

3:00pm

Which is why we really need Berrett (sp?) as asst. he brings defense

Bluforever

2:59pm

In the NBA especially, offensive output has way more to do with the Jimmies and

Digital Gangsta

3:01pm

This is quite the introduction to CougarBoard (linked post).

Six Foot Seven

2:55pm

Will miss Aly if he doesn’t come back but let’s face it. His fasting really hurt

Cougz19

2:55pm

So, convert to the Church?

CougarGuy84

2:56pm

Still has to fast once a month.

Benfica1

2:58pm

In KY we trust. He knows enough about player potential and development.

Archaea

2:56pm

We could have used 2 pts from him in the Duquesne game

Moab Rising

2:56pm

I don't know if that's true. He had some other games where he wasn't on, right?

Tricky

2:57pm

And it seemed like he struggled when the refs let the defense

Tricky

2:59pm

Same thought came to me when I saw UK on his list. I thought those guys will

AF_Puma

2:58pm

Poor, poor Barca

Archaea

2:54pm

SHUT UP ABOUT THE SU…POPE!

CougarGuy84

2:54pm

Just turned the MBB category back on ... y'all still demanding a goodbye letter?

Ron Mexico

2:53pm

Most people just think it's weird. And it is.

Buffalo

2:54pm

Are you going somewhere?

HighHorse

2:54pm

It's amazing to me how sore some are about this.

BlackBart

2:55pm

Define "y'all"

ManicBlue

2:55pm

You're so brave.

coug10278

2:55pm

First day here?

Ron Mexico

2:57pm

Now we’re demanding he reads our goodbye letter to him.

BW84

2:56pm

RE: Just turned the MBB category back on ... y'all still demanding a goodbye letter?

PJMort

2:57pm

The time for a goodbye letter has passed, doing it now is stupid

Zoobieman

2:57pm

Pope envies, Kevin Young, he's KY jelly

Digital Gangsta

2:59pm

Over $4 mill a year is big for a BYU coach. Does anybody know how much Kalani

Cougz19

2:53pm

Based on last year, too much. Kalani, it's time to perform.

Archaea

2:55pm

Because of Ryan the basketball staff has been fully staffed. Not so for football

travelcoug

2:57pm

Football played last year with 4 specialists. TCU has 16

travelcoug

2:58pm

So what gives?

Archaea

2:59pm

Tom has rejected the budget for the hires. Probably because he didn’t use them

travelcoug

3:00pm

Based on any year, too much

Bluforever

3:01pm

The Smith Center

Dr.Cougar.DPT

2:52pm

When he builds a new one

Plato

2:53pm

RE: When he builds a new one

Dr.Cougar.DPT

2:54pm

RE: The Smith Center

Skeptical Optimist

2:53pm

RE: The Smith Center

Dr.Cougar.DPT

2:55pm

Maybe BYU could name a new soccer stadium after him. 🙂

ManicBlue

2:54pm

RE: Maybe BYU could name a new soccer stadium after him. 🙂

Dr.Cougar.DPT

2:57pm

Did you miss all of the talk about wanting a soccer stadium after Utah Tech announced theirs?

ManicBlue

2:58pm

Just call it "Smith's"

Cougs4Lfe

2:54pm

RE: Just call it "Smith's"

Dr.Cougar.DPT

2:55pm

Marriott name will remain based on funding for original arena

MajorZeus

2:57pm

Some posts age like a fine wine. Some, more like a fine mayonnaise.

mvtoro Scrub

2:52pm

fine mayo left out in the sun? 😉

ManicBlue

2:57pm

One thing I do like about that post...

Division Bell

2:59pm

So does Dallin and Richie come back?

CougarGuy84

2:52pm

Hope so 🤞

PJMort

2:53pm

Hope so. Love them both, but not going to sweat it. If they don't think BYU

LV Mike

2:53pm

Think Richie for sure. Hall might depend on NIL. He had one foot out the door before Pope leaving.

Soupie

2:57pm

PSG beating Barca at home in front of their stunned fans is icing on the cake.

Malcolm Reynolds

2:51pm

Araujo is a cursed man in my book.

HingleMcCringleberry

2:52pm

So Paris probably gets one more shot at a CL final before Mbappe peaces out.

shoganai

2:54pm

Pope HAS to be shocked by this

VinnyBYU

2:51pm

He’s moved on. We should too

Zombre

2:52pm

Nah, he'd made up his mind long before the Kentucky job became available.

RockyBalboa

2:52pm

Seems like they wouldn't have given him the same deal

ryebrye

2:52pm

He'd need to string a couple good to great seasons together. He's had 2 of 5–

Benfica1

2:53pm

And they shouldn't have. This is a strict upgrade for us.

tacallaway

2:54pm

He went to a dream job. Why would he care?

Thrill

2:53pm

Pope has been focused on UK for his whole coaching career. It's evident in how

AF_Puma

2:54pm

My guess is that he is happy for BYU but nervous about getting/keeping BYU recruits.

PJMort

2:54pm

He’s a Kentucky guy. Always has been. He’s a coach at his dream school, a blue blood program and is making more money.

Busting Coveys

2:56pm

No way, he got his dream job and still makes more $$$ - he's perfectly content.

NorCal_Coug

2:57pm

The moment you step onto campus at Kentucky you are on the hot seat.

Corn

2:58pm

MP couldn't get out the door fast enough but I wonder

BigHouse Coug

2:47pm

Seems like Kentucky is where is heart is.

Preppy

2:49pm

Probably he has just moved on and not thinking too much about it.

Zoobieman

2:49pm

True but just the thought. I don't know if he'll ever

BigHouse Coug

2:51pm

Doubt he cares. He got his bag 💰

texbird33

2:49pm

Looks like both sides will benefit

MajorZeus

2:50pm

He probably doubled his multimillion dollar contract. I think he’s content.

Cougz19

2:51pm

He has too much to worry about at Kentucky to consider BYU right now. It's

Archaea

2:52pm

If he coaches like he's coached at BYU he won't be successful there. Even in a..

Team Chaos

2:56pm

Getting used to these acronyms. In my head MP=military police or mission President and KY = Kentucky.

PJMort

2:52pm

He's getting $5 Million +incentives year 1, and $250k increases each year on a 5

Gente_Boa

2:54pm

How funny would it be to beat Pope in the tourney next year.

marinact

2:47pm

Well, Pope let UVU do that to him

mudpupper

2:48pm

Is BYU scheduled to play Kentucky next season?

Forzaitalia

2:51pm

Hopefully we play them. Pope in the postseason is a free win

tacallaway

2:58pm

POLL: If there was a 70-80 team super league

DataMouth

2:46pm

Can't it be a combination of those things?

rebelCoug

2:48pm

No. Those are the choices.

Benfica1

2:54pm

I don't know if you can have regional and Balanced

DataMouth

2:54pm

Here are the following ways Pope can make things right:

BlueFever

2:46pm

BYU has never followed the Pope. Why start now?

Bob Vance

2:49pm

So when are they going to have the welcome for Coach Young?

CougarGuy84

2:46pm

Probably tricky with him staying on at Phoenix for the playoffs.

BYUHawk

2:50pm

Yeah, I didn’t think of that. I’m stupid.

CougarGuy84

2:51pm

After the playoffs are over?

Zoobieman

2:51pm

Yep, I’m not a smart man.

CougarGuy84

2:51pm

Chandler could've risen to Jimmer-esque fame at BYU, now he'll be just another

aaronmania

2:46pm

We would love to have him. Assuming he doesn't reconsider, he is gone, and

Archaea

2:47pm

Agreed. If he were to do a 180 and come back to BYU I'd love to have him.

Tricky

2:54pm

No he wouldn’t. Not close. Great player. Not an extreme outlier player.

Big Daddy D

2:47pm

You never know, but let's not sugarcoat it. Highest rated recruit ever no?

Plato

2:52pm

Wasn't he #33 in his class?

ryebrye

2:53pm

that's what was said about Jabari Parker at Duke and he ended up with $60 mil

Buffalo

2:49pm

And Frank Jackson. I would have been happy with Jabari and Frank playing at BYU

Bob Vance

2:51pm

Parker could have been a BYU legend. I don't know why these LDS guys want to go

LV Mike

2:52pm

Kid today simply do not care about that... it's about $$$$ today

Coug

2:53pm

Unlikely. Jimmer is a once in 30 year player. Chandler is more likely to be

Thrill

2:55pm

The staff compilation and pitch to recruits will be essential this spring

Archaea

2:46pm

Bring back Hall and Saunders and grab a good big or wing

puntersarepeople

2:54pm

Reaction in gif form to hiring Kevin Young:

BringYourUltimate

2:45pm

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Mexicougazul

2:45pm

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DanSmith

2:45pm

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Cougs4Lfe

2:46pm

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jreid191

2:46pm

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CougarGuy84

2:47pm

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delux_247

2:47pm

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Blue for Life

2:48pm

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Bossk82

2:49pm

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Mike Bolton

2:49pm

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BlueFever

2:50pm

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Skeptical Optimist

2:52pm

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gmoney7

2:52pm

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OverratedHumor

2:53pm

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Bob Vance

2:52pm

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icecougar

2:53pm

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icecougar

2:56pm

Accolades toward KY are outstanding. Comparisons to coaching achievements and

MajorZeus

2:44pm

D-backs and AZ Cardinals Fans rn watching Ryan Smith poach or buy AZ sport teams

MusicNtheSpokaneCoug

2:44pm

Still not too late for Pope to do the right thing: Congratulate BYU and Coach Young, and say thank you to BYU players

Yllage Vidiot Humbly Awesome

2:42pm

STOP WORRYING ABOUT POPE

CSoul

2:44pm

Do you really have to shout? It hurts my feelings.

Yllage Vidiot

2:47pm

Maybe it was the link to Hank IROZ built Audi's, but your posts are solid

Zoobieman

2:52pm

Hank is a BYU guy btw

CSoul

2:58pm

It's not to late to move on

Skeptical Optimist

2:45pm

Judging by the OP’s currently being started on the board, y’all are in the minority. We haven’t got over Pope yet.

Yllage Vidiot

2:49pm

Pope who? He is swimming with the fish.

DawgHaus

2:46pm

Nah, both sides can just move forward. CB can also stop cursing Pope's name.

Benfica1

2:46pm

STOP with the Pope do the right thing. He is gone, we need to forget him and

Blue for Life

2:50pm

He missed the window. It's not going to happen at this point.

BYUHawk

2:51pm

This is getting comical. Too many fans take this too personally.

BlackBart

2:54pm

I dont get you guys who are always demanding apologies and goodbye msgs

Ron Mexico

2:54pm

I want my “with that being said” pound of flesh so I can grieve properly! I’ll stumble along without it I guess.

Yllage Vidiot

2:57pm

Yes, this is how men joke fight. High five!

Ron Mexico

2:59pm

Lol, is Kevin Young making more than Will Hardy?

Rhubarb

2:40pm

Well, like Babe Ruth responded to comparisons that he made more money than Herbert Hoover:

BW84

2:47pm

Ryan Smith, when Pope didn't send a thank you note:

Shinshin

2:39pm

RE: Ryan Smith, when Pope didn't send a thank you note:

Ham

2:40pm

RE: Ryan Smith, when Pope didn't send a thank you note:

Heath Squashwell

2:59pm

I'm familiar with Burgess. Could anyone give me some quick deets on Peery?

Chemish All-American

2:38pm

RE: I'm familiar with Burgess. Could anyone give me some quick deets on Peery?

BYUMizzou

2:38pm

Head coaching experience at the JC level as well as Portland State.

Twitch Chatter

2:39pm

Spent a year or 2 at Texas Tech as well IIRC

Socrates Johnson

2:41pm

he was there 1 year at TT when TT went to sweet 16. Then he left for UNLV, don't

cwilke1

2:42pm

Yeah, it would be interesting to hear why he made that move. But sounds like he'd be a good get

Chemish

2:44pm

You're right. I tried to summarize as best as I could.

Twitch Chatter

2:42pm

Also time at Arizona State and Santa Clara and SUU as Assistant

A Drew Aitch

2:53pm

He was a Payson Lion.

Busting Coveys

2:42pm

Played college Ball at SUU pretty sure I played pickup against him when I

A Drew Aitch

2:54pm

New stadium already moving

Warner

2:37pm

Ryan Smith. Utah man of the year?

Norseman

2:38pm

For the first time in many years, I will probably watch the first round of the NBA playoffs.

kccougar VABL

2:37pm

Go Twolves!!

fldnstrm

2:39pm

I'd like to see Gobert and Conley do well too. 😉

ManicBlue

2:51pm

I know Checketts is hiss and a byword here but

gurt

2:37pm

Maybe Spence is turning over a new leaf

JackStack

2:38pm

He probably just says what he believes.

Belboz

2:48pm

That's saying something, he knows bball and doesn't dish out compliments to BYU

Rhubarb

2:42pm

I’ll drink to that!

The Y's Insider

2:44pm

RE: I’ll drink to that!

XORCoug

2:56pm

No idea if he is better than Pope. But GREAT hire regardless.

Lifer

2:45pm

Spence is the best NBA guy in the Utah media

arizonacougarfan

2:49pm

Checketts may be smug and tiresome at times, but he seems to know his NBA BB.

Forzaitalia

2:50pm

I am Groot Season 1 episode 2 is top tier of Marvel content

greatbam 1% better everyday

2:37pm

Anybody else kinda missing the away goal rule?

Malcolm Reynolds

2:36pm

No. I think games are way better without it. It gave the home teams way too much

shoganai

2:37pm

Solid answer

Malcolm Reynolds

2:38pm

This is why you don't give up an early red even if it means conceding a goal.

YSMACK

2:36pm

Indeed, playing down a man against a team pressing for goals… bad recipe.

HingleMcCringleberry

2:38pm

Especially when that team has crazy pace. PSG has speed everywhere.

YSMACK

2:40pm

I’m now rooting for the Suns in the playoffs.

BYU03OSU06

2:35pm

I am too. I wasn't until this morning lol. Go Suns!

BYUCougarsFan

2:36pm

Go Suns! (but lose in 4).

kccougar

2:39pm

I dont know if will help per se, but for the first time in a long while I am

Ode to Hoy

2:37pm

FaceTiming recruits from the NBA finals might be worth the little time

califcougar

2:38pm

Article: Danny Ainge on BYU hiring Kevin Young: ‘Wow, that’s a good get’ View

[Deseret News]

2:34pm

🙂 So coy

Tare

2:39pm

Ainge is the best at hiding things. So funny.

runnincoug

2:52pm

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