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"AI will kill us all!", they said.

BlueVU

Apr 19, 4:19pm

WOPR was better than this in 1983. Would you like to play a game of chess?

Solomon Levi

Apr 19, 4:33pm

Funny, but AI actually will kill us all.

Jay Rick

Apr 19, 4:42pm

If AI does kill us, it will be for exactly this reason.

NumbersGuy

Apr 19, 5:24pm

I like how Pope said something about BYU guys not being motivated by NIL

basc-coug

Apr 19, 4:13pm

His path and trajectory have changed in the bat of an eyelash...

CLCougar

Apr 19, 4:17pm

What, you mean a coach says whatever suits him best in his current environmnent?

Hoopster

Apr 19, 4:18pm

It's almost like he's a bit mercurial, playing to his audience.

Bob Vance

Apr 19, 4:20pm

Pope’s gonna do what’s best for Pope I guess.

BlooCoug

Apr 19, 4:27pm

At least he didn’t immediately develop an accent like Brian Kelly.

califcougar

Apr 19, 4:38pm

At least he didn’t start grinding on his recruits like Brian Kelly did…

Lando

Apr 19, 6:00pm

Yeah, they weren't motivated by NIL or they wouldn't fit in with guys

Belboz

Apr 19, 4:45pm

These kids just don't care about money... Haha

Dr T-bone

Apr 19, 5:17pm

It’s almost like he’s a smarmy used car salesman. Best Locker Room in America!!!

Iman23

Apr 19, 6:06pm

If Pope is this desperate for BYU players, he’s in trouble!!

bluegaucho

Apr 19, 7:34pm

The Coyotes owner is like an actor playing a stereotypical billionaire in a show

macdizzle

Apr 19, 4:07pm

That whole press conference was awkward

SnarrWars

Apr 19, 4:16pm

Those guys are going to end up paying more for the expansion fee than they got

Jay Kay

Apr 19, 4:23pm

My understanding is that IF they build an arena, within the next 5 years,

Everyman

Apr 19, 5:30pm

What a weird situation

Jay Kay

Apr 19, 5:55pm

Sounded fine to me. At least the first part of his speech. The speech by the NHL

BlooCoug

Apr 19, 4:29pm

KYoung

refunder

Apr 19, 4:02pm

Keena Young?

Bossk82

Apr 19, 4:07pm

The swarms have been huge this year. Today I caught one off the front of

Acorn

Apr 19, 4:01pm

Remember when Colony Collapse Disorder was the beginning of the end of the

Cougar Junkie

Apr 19, 4:09pm

And of course climate change was to blame.

bluefish

Apr 19, 5:57pm

About 40% of the bees die each year. Lots of problems stilll

Acorn

Apr 19, 9:04pm

Hopefully not Utah, stinging insects suuuuuck. I’ve seen some huge bees already

pegushin

Apr 19, 4:48pm

You are right, clicking the upload button is hard.

Swag Kazekage

Apr 19, 5:14pm

Caught one what? rescued your 7th what? I have no clue what you are talking

boctabulous

Apr 19, 6:01pm

RE: Caught one what? rescued your 7th what? I have no clue what you are talking

DJROSS

Apr 19, 6:02pm

RE: Caught one what? rescued your 7th what? I have no clue what you are

yahtzee

Apr 19, 11:14pm

what is the case against making college athlete complete free agents with

bYuFB

Apr 19, 4:00pm

there is not a strong ethical and legal case against it, it would just take a

cwilke1

Apr 19, 6:24pm

Recommendations for good bankruptcy lawyers in north Utah County, please. I'm

Abe Froman

Apr 19, 3:59pm

Some mentor you are. You led him straight to bankruptcy!!

pink22

Apr 19, 5:37pm

Any CBers who live near Phoenix want to go and bid in this land auction?

ballen

Apr 19, 3:55pm

Funny until that guy pulls back and you are the high bidder

Carnac

Apr 19, 4:00pm

Average NBA salaries. coaches $3.5m, players $10m. Players make more than coac.

charles

Apr 19, 3:55pm

No. There will be some sort of NIL correction before it hits 1:0.25

Niiineteeen84

Apr 19, 3:58pm

that is far more equitable based on entertainment value provided to consumers.

cwilke1

Apr 19, 3:58pm

The NBA plays 82+ games a year. College couldn’t support that level of pay.

Bin01015

Apr 19, 3:59pm

I agree. Just like the NBA, investing in players is more important than in coa

charles

Apr 19, 4:11pm

The longevity is flipped in both leagues as well. In college the star players ar

Pepe

Apr 19, 4:09pm

NBA doesn’t have a “four-year” eligibility limit. Individual players in college are worth less because their useful

cougXor

Apr 19, 4:40pm

but most NBA contracts don't last longer than 4 years

cwilke1

Apr 19, 4:41pm

NBA teams will do unspeakable things on just the hope of convincing them to stay

Pepe

Apr 19, 6:33pm

We are comparing per year salary.

charles

Apr 19, 5:21pm

The only way to fix NIL + Transfer Portal at this point is w/ proper contracts

ColtsCoug

Apr 19, 3:55pm

Here's a discussion on that if you're interested. (I agree)

TheRowdy

Apr 19, 4:15pm

How do you get any player to sign this contract unfavorable to them?

ochobeeguy

Apr 19, 4:18pm

It's not unfavorable to them. The smaller school is also taking a risk initially

ColtsCoug

Apr 19, 4:25pm

$$$$

TheRowdy

Apr 19, 4:25pm

Rather awkward press conference

ballen

Apr 19, 3:54pm

In case you missed it, Salt Lake sucks! 🤣

GangstaLean All-American

Apr 19, 3:43pm

We are doing lots to make friends with sports fans in AZ. Let's get the DBs too!

CatamountFan

Apr 19, 3:55pm

Out of all of my worldly accomplishments today may have been the greatest

DodgerMike

Apr 19, 3:42pm

RE: Out of all of my worldly accomplishments today may have been the greatest

cheezedawg

Apr 19, 3:59pm

My SIL did that last time we played

Greg4BYU

Apr 19, 4:03pm

Whenever I play my kids in clue, I just copy off their

The Pope

Apr 19, 4:25pm

How? Even if everyone else's questions gave you information, I don't think

AggieWeekendCougar

Apr 19, 4:35pm

Question about Progressive car insurance claim.

Hobo

Apr 19, 3:36pm

Seems fair to me.

dYrtbYkerYder

Apr 19, 3:38pm

You're basically stuck. I would check what is the difference on those other

paulb

Apr 19, 3:45pm

Was it your fault? Do they have a shop that will do it for that price?

Ragnar Danneskjold

Apr 19, 3:56pm

Hit and run in a parking lot.

Hobo

Apr 19, 3:58pm

Utah’s Deivon Smith enters the portal

provoprodigy

Apr 19, 3:34pm

Just looked him up and realized he is listed at 6’0. Five triple doubles at

DieHarder

Apr 19, 3:36pm

Can he come in a package with Burgess and Keita?

BYUheaven

Apr 19, 3:36pm

Triple double machine, will follow the $

CallSign

Apr 19, 3:37pm

If I'm Kevin Young I make a hard run at him. I'd take him over Hall.

RockyBalboa

Apr 19, 3:38pm

Probably have to pay a lot more for him than Hall, too.

provoprodigy

Apr 19, 3:40pm

Yep. Bartle is saying he's got a 7 figure offer and that's why he left.

RockyBalboa

Apr 19, 3:41pm

RE: Yep. Bartle is saying he's got a 7 figure offer and that's why he left.

provoprodigy

Apr 19, 3:42pm

🤯

gmoney7

Apr 19, 3:51pm

I never believe these reports

fattycoug

Apr 19, 4:09pm

Bull. The top guys are barely getting that

BYU '80

Apr 19, 4:16pm

Count after the decimal

md7Coug

Apr 19, 4:21pm

Oumar Ballo got 1.2 MM from Indiana

RockyBalboa

Apr 19, 6:15pm

Yes he is the top transfer in the portal

BYU '80

Apr 19, 7:49pm

Also don't believe it

fattycoug

Apr 19, 8:37pm

Different player last year than his first 3 seasons

Dr T-bone

Apr 19, 3:45pm

yes - 40% last year from three, but before that was a 27% three point shooter in

cwilke1

Apr 19, 4:02pm

Pac12 bump

BYU '80

Apr 19, 4:16pm

Team welcome on Wednesday evening at Delta Center

arizonacougarfan

Apr 19, 3:34pm

Seen this yet?

Mister P

Apr 19, 3:39pm

Sorry if this has been posted: if youre a 90s music fan, this will blow you away

DansmithUVU

Apr 19, 3:31pm

It has been posted already, still not blown away.

BYUFBDAD

Apr 19, 3:48pm

Yeah where’s the explosion? It’s like two kids in the basement discovered

pink22

Apr 19, 5:39pm

I love it. Have listened to it probably 10 times.

DansmithUVU

Apr 19, 7:05pm

Real Salt Lake pick up a defender, Philip Quinton, 24, from the Columbus Crew.

RSL 429 Too Many Requests

Apr 19, 3:31pm

That's a solid pickup

unctoothman

Apr 19, 4:00pm

Re: The latest Bluey episode. FINALLY, they cast Bandit as the selfish dad...

OPINIONS

Apr 19, 3:29pm

short-term trend of top recruits bailing on Kentucky. Do you think the UK AD

cwilke1

Apr 19, 3:26pm

I think players commit to coaches, and their coach left. Same reason I don’t

DieHarder

Apr 19, 3:29pm

I think Duke’s mass transfer portal situation shows that it’s a systemic thing

Kolipoki

Apr 19, 3:29pm

Yep. Kids are learning they have more NIL leverage when they threaten to leave.

LifeLongLakerFan

Apr 19, 3:34pm

slight distinction here is Pope is losing the commits who haven't played for UK

cwilke1

Apr 19, 3:44pm

Ah, you are right. I was conflating that with other posts on NIL.

LifeLongLakerFan

Apr 19, 3:52pm

But probably got a lot leaving when the other Coach K left.

ochobeeguy

Apr 19, 4:04pm

I don't know what being a white guy has to do with it, but Pope doesn't have a

Thrill

Apr 19, 3:36pm

Don't feel bad about no accolades for the 2024 BYU football team yet.

Syre

Apr 19, 3:24pm

Malignant prostate survivors: Better results with surgery or radiation?

Kaanapali

Apr 19, 3:22pm

If you don't get good responses now, retry again several times. It being Friday evening the experts may not be online.

DrBYU

Apr 19, 3:25pm

I don't have experience with that, but I thought a prostatectomy was main tx

MrSandman

Apr 19, 3:26pm

And my son came back with still a moderately high PSA

airbug

Apr 19, 3:40pm

Usually goes to zero unless it’s spread. Looking at more treatment?

Kaanapali

Apr 19, 4:02pm

kept tracking PSA and it has gone up a little each time

airbug

Apr 19, 4:05pm

My FIL is 67yo and has the exact same Gleason score.

ConspiracyCoug

Apr 19, 3:43pm

I had Gleason score of 7, also. Decided on HDR brachytherapy. It's been 13 years

LiveY'r

Apr 19, 4:14pm

I've done both and am still kicking

Underhill

Apr 19, 4:21pm

POLL: Better game:

RSL 429 Too Many Requests

Apr 19, 3:21pm

NHL Hitz

creameryon9th

Apr 19, 3:26pm

NBA Jam is easier to just pick up and play, especially with a group. Blitz is

BYUtka

Apr 19, 3:59pm

Salt Lake Sucks! Salt Lake Sucks! Salt Lake Sucks! Salt Lake Sucks! Salt Lake Sucks! …

Tokolosh Stop the Stupid party member

Apr 19, 3:15pm

In front of all 4,000 fans, impressive

Magneto

Apr 19, 3:22pm

To be fair, Salt Lake does suck

RGGeemer

Apr 19, 3:43pm

RE: To be fair, Salt Lake does suck

Natedog916

Apr 19, 4:17pm

Are all of those full season tickets? Or do they include partial season packs,

Japan Coug

Apr 19, 3:46pm

Just deposits for now. Details of the various packages still to come. I expect

CanuckUte

Apr 19, 4:40pm

I would assume the vast majority will be mini-packs, unless the deposit is for

Japan Coug

Apr 19, 4:52pm

The website didn't specify. It is just to get on the list to be able to buy when

CanuckUte

Apr 19, 4:57pm

Engine replacement needed in Utah County - any recommendations?

Zip

Apr 19, 3:12pm

I would call Doug's Auto in Orem and ask them for a recommendation.

jdub

Apr 19, 3:26pm

Thank you

Zip

Apr 19, 3:41pm

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cougarfanatic All-American

Apr 19, 3:11pm

POLL: Kevin Young vs. Mark Pope

spoxjox

Apr 19, 3:09pm

Mark Pope now > Kevin Young now, but Kevin Young now > Mark Pope when he was

cougarfan84

Apr 19, 3:11pm

Pope lost to an 11 seed 1st round.

VenomFarmer

Apr 19, 3:15pm

What was Matt Painter’s value at the end of last year

RealTaysomHill

Apr 19, 3:19pm

He was also good enough to earn a 6 seed twice (3 times if you count 2020 when

cougarfan84

Apr 19, 3:22pm

Seeds mean nothing if you can't win on the court when it counts.

VenomFarmer

Apr 19, 4:35pm

Yes and no reason to downplay his accomplishments as soob as he leaves BYU.

cougarfan84

Apr 19, 8:11pm

I think it's wierd to hate him and equally wierd to love him at this point.

VenomFarmer

Apr 19, 10:40pm

Twice

RGGeemer

Apr 19, 3:44pm

We sure we're confident with that — considering where Pope took our totally deflated 2019-20 squad?

SinkingQuffa

Apr 19, 4:11pm

Pope has energy, Pope is on the rise…but show me Popes receipts

Blue Panda

Apr 19, 3:12pm

3 of Pope's 5 seasons he not only had an NCAA tourney-caliber team - he had a

cougarfan84

Apr 19, 3:21pm

Understand. Key word in the Dance…”lost”

Blue Panda

Apr 19, 5:27pm

I love these "way too early" polls haha

homegrown

Apr 19, 3:15pm

Yup. I vote "remains to be seen."

Eddie

Apr 19, 3:19pm

100% upgrade as he is the only one who wants to be at BYU.

JAGA97

Apr 19, 3:16pm

Ask us in 2 years.

Japan Coug

Apr 19, 3:19pm

Our sample size with Young is zero.

Indy Coug

Apr 19, 3:22pm

RE: POLL: Kevin Young vs. Mark Pope

BYULAWGUY

Apr 19, 3:47pm

Based on what, how they did in thier press conference?

CatamountFan

Apr 19, 4:01pm

An upgrade that I didn’t know we needed or wanted. Especially after this season

blackandblue

Apr 19, 4:03pm

The "floor" team names are Golden Eagles or Grizzlies, if you can't top those...

Tygger

Apr 19, 3:02pm

Great call on the U12.

777

Apr 19, 3:05pm

I like the Golden Eagles for the history. Would be happy with that.

Eddie

Apr 19, 3:07pm

Can't go "Golden Eagles" when there's already a "Golden Knights"? Non-starter

eysikal

Apr 19, 3:11pm

You do realize that Knights are different than Eagles, right?

Eddie

Apr 19, 3:16pm

Maybe I was too strong, but I still don’t think they’ll go for it.

eysikal

Apr 19, 8:21pm

The Golden Eagles name dates back to 1969. That trumps the slight inconvenience.

CaliWG

Apr 19, 3:20pm

So, here's the thing...

Tesla Coug

Apr 19, 3:09pm

Do either Golden Eagles or Grizzlies reside in Utah?

fattycoug

Apr 19, 3:11pm

Golden Eagles apparently do. Just learned that.

CaliWG

Apr 19, 3:19pm

I came within inches of hitting a golden eagle with my car just north

2ndTrombone

Apr 19, 3:27pm

Golden Eagles absolutely, Grizzlies use to but development has pushed them north

Tygger

Apr 19, 3:30pm

The Caps have an eagle on one retro jersey and their mascot is an eagle. So,

byuwahoo

Apr 19, 3:14pm

come to think of it, 2 of the 4 Caps logos are eagles, so Eagles are a no go for

byuwahoo

Apr 19, 3:20pm

I'll be honest. I think "Golden Eagles" is boring and generic. I’ve seen several names I think generate a lot more buzz.

RdF3

Apr 19, 3:18pm

Agreed. I've come around to the idea that Golden Eagles would be a home run.

CaliWG

Apr 19, 3:18pm

Golden eagles is a horrible name. It shouldn’t even be mentioned as an option.

kotacoug

Apr 19, 3:19pm

I despise gold for a team's color. I hate the gold jerseys RSL uses, and I would

Hoid

Apr 19, 4:06pm

Look up the retro sweaters. They are awesome.

PAKOVA

Apr 19, 9:25pm

I agree with you 100%. This is the best suggestion on names I have heard …

PAKOVA

Apr 19, 4:25pm

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