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Luna is so good

HingleMcCringleberry

7:24pm

This looks like one of those "cheap fake" videos

CougarCanuck76

7:22pm

His athleticism really pops on tape.

DieHarder

7:24pm

His stats are kind of unimpressive. But he doesn’t play much either.

Chefcurry

7:27pm

Hey Utes, this is why a school should focus on quality academics first.

DirtyWater

7:16pm

Charles Barkley

TNT

7:14pm

I didn't see any eurostepping.

DirtyWater

7:27pm

Haven’t been impressed with our defense this game

Talker

7:10pm

That was pretty terrible positioning from Beavers there

RSL This is my dupe account

7:09pm

Ugh. Clearances are bad tonight

RGGeemer

7:09pm

Just realized that in T2 the truck driver that gets thrown out is future Blippi

bruincoug

7:07pm

BEAVERS! PK save!

RSL This is my dupe account

7:03pm

Yeah, hard to overturn that IMO

RSL This is my dupe account

7:03pm

Video: Who you got? Current NFL stud Taysom Hill or Hall of Famer Steve Young👀 View

[BYUtv Sports]

7:00pm

Man, I'll be so disappointed if Luna isn't on the Olympic team

RSL This is my dupe account

6:55pm

That was a super easy goal for Gomez

RSL This is my dupe account

6:54pm

Very composed. Great goal

DavisCoCoug

6:54pm

I got to see Willie Mays at a Giants game in 2010! Awesome memory. In little

BaseCoug

6:49pm

I was lucky enough to see him in his prime when the Giants would visit Shea Stadium,

Islandercoug

6:55pm

Giants were playing Cubs exhibition in

BYU71

7:10pm

Yeah, what they said:

sethj250 Just happy to be here! TDC

6:44pm

Fountain drink is like 98% markup, seems like dumb decision

PortlandCoug

6:47pm

For real, costs them like $.02, how else do they think that raise is coming?

gww687

6:59pm

Funny, but that has to be staged

Cougar Junkie

6:48pm

Buying a $3 soda doesn't make you a customer?

John Doe

6:50pm

Not when you are wearing one of those outfits

TNT

7:23pm

To that point…am I a customer of a gas station only at the visit that I buy gas?

blackandblue

7:12pm

Has anyone stopped to think and ask how this will go with the honor code

CarolinaCoug

6:41pm

Yes.

bluesloth

6:42pm

See my post below; hope the players were well vetted on the HC

Pickleball Bill

6:43pm

Good call

CarolinaCoug

6:44pm

Honor code enforcement is drastically different now, Brandon Davies is not off

kosmokramer

6:43pm

You have no idea how true this is…

CycloneCoug

6:54pm

Expound

macdizzle

6:57pm

Hope everybody just keeps their mouth shut.

shimmy

6:44pm

Hope players just honor the code-it’s in the name.

kalifi

6:55pm

Leave it to the yewts to follow these recruits and post any misgivings.

Tio

7:00pm

Should I know who Gary Krolt is?

CommodoreCoug

6:46pm

Doesn't everybody?

John Doe

6:48pm

Tim Fanning talked at length about the HC and recruiting on BYUSN yesterday

tacallaway

6:50pm

How is it an asset? Did he go into detail?

blackandblue

7:13pm

He did. Here's the video, I'll let Fanning speak for himself.

tacallaway

7:15pm

Much easier for basketball one-and-dones.

mitchwhite221

6:58pm

Here's ChatGPT's translation of what CarolinaCoug said:

RSL

7:00pm

Can you ask AI who is John Galt . . . er, Gary Krolt?

DirtyWater

7:10pm

ChatGPT couldn't solve Gary Krolt unfortunately.

RSL

7:15pm

The Honor Code?

CougarCanuck76

7:26pm

HC and $$

Pickleball Bill

6:39pm

Get ready for the yewt onslaught of deepfake HC violations right before the game

Tio

7:06pm

Glamping recommendations in Utah?

cheering4cougs

6:32pm

Under Canvas Zion

Longseason

6:37pm

A few options just outside of Zion NP.

Division Bell

7:00pm

Wander Camp

rommeliv

7:23pm

Video: Fox Sports College Basketball Analyst Aaron Torres on Kevin Young as BYU's Head Basketball Coach View

[BYUtv Sports]

6:30pm

Enjoying a delicious meal at my local Indian restaurant and this older

DKN

6:29pm

Was this restaurant inside the White House?

Longseason

6:31pm

RE: Enjoying a delicious meal at my local Indian restaurant and this older

DJROSS

6:33pm

When Jay Leno was hosting The Tonight Show, I always enjoyed the Jaywalking

Cougar Junkie

6:34pm

And they all probably earned $200k/year

TNT

6:37pm

Yeah. TNT should move to Los Angeles.

Cougar Junkie

6:43pm

And everyone is leaving because taxes are insane

TNT

7:18pm

Not everyone can be so wise and worldly but with your help we get better every

MormonThug

7:18pm

POLL: What is the biggest factor causing this boom in recruiting

carlstud

6:25pm

All of the above with the honor code being the least influential

byusage

6:27pm

Even if the honor code could be a neutral factor and not a detractor to

Duke Silver

6:35pm

The Honor Code has an indirect effect on everything. It's a good thing.

Plantagenet

6:40pm

RE: POLL: What is the biggest factor causing this boom in recruiting

Chefcurry

6:30pm

I think BYU fans greatly underestimated how beneficial NIL would be to our athletic programs. We didn’t know how

YIsForBrigham

6:35pm

NIL > KY >> Big 12 >> Assistants >>>>> Honor Code

Biyamiti

6:36pm

KY. Increase in NIL is because KY. KY brought the assistants. KY is pitching

gww687

7:00pm

Cael Sanderson may have been undefeated in college

Cheese

6:23pm

Video: Hattie Ogden on how she made her way to BYU Women's Hoops View

[BYUtv Sports]

6:22pm

It’s crazy that it’s late June and I’m more excited about basketball 🏀 than

Biyamiti

6:17pm

Of course I am excited about the basketball talent, but I am waay excited for

byusage

6:37pm

Just wait until football season begins. BYU's defense will be significantly

Plantagenet

6:42pm

RE: Just wait until football season begins. BYU's defense will be significantly

DirtyWater

7:03pm

Video: BYU transfer Hattie Ogden on her move to the Big 12 - Hattie Ogden, recent BYU Women's Hoops Transfer joins the show to talk about her transfer, her... View

[BYUtv Sports]

6:15pm

Just watched BYU play some 5 on 5 in the RB, so I'm clearly an expert AMA

Plato

6:11pm

How many national championships are we going to win?

Blue Golfer

6:13pm

Only 1 this year

Plato

6:17pm

I guess this is fine

Blue Golfer

6:18pm

Who was there?

Viva Campeche

6:13pm

Not Egor or Catchings, most of the rest plus Sam Merrill and a GLeague guy

Plato

6:15pm

Are Aggie fans aware of this. They might be upset with their beloved Sam.

CougGolf

6:16pm

How high can they jump with all that cash in their pockets?

foofcoug

6:14pm

One guy got booed by the young kids for not dunking. I won't mention names

Plato

6:16pm

Anybody stand out?

thewaterboy

6:20pm

Koz size is decent because we don't have anyone close to 7 ft. He has a

Plato

6:23pm

I expect Crawford will show what he can do when the time comes for his talents.

Plantagenet

6:45pm

If you pointed to Sam Merrill on the street and told me he was an NBA player I

Plato

6:25pm

Sadly.....0 back cuts

Plato

6:29pm

Why do they play in the RB? Intramurals in the practice facility?

BYUCPA

6:43pm

The Richard's Building and pick-up games go together.

Plantagenet

6:45pm

Here is another Youtuber's review of KY and BYU's recent signings

BYULAWGUY

6:10pm

Video: Fox Sports College B-Ball Analyst Aaron Torres talks Big 12 Basketball - Aaron Torres, Fox Sports College Basketball Analyst joins Spencer and Jason to talk Big 12... View

[BYUtv Sports]

6:08pm

Things to consider when weighing a job offer for a Series B startup?

DizzyBanshee

6:06pm

How much cash in the bank and how much are they burning on a monthly basis?

NottherealJWill

6:08pm

Would you avoid completely if they aren’t profitable yet but have a lowish burn?

DizzyBanshee

6:34pm

How long of a runway? How long will the cash last.

Acorn

6:37pm

10-12 month runway

DizzyBanshee

6:37pm

How easy to find another job? How good is your savings level?

Acorn

6:38pm

Getting a job at a lower level wouldn’t be too hard, but it’d be a paycut

DizzyBanshee

6:46pm

How much in stock / options are they offering to make up for lower cash comp

byujdmba

6:19pm

Not sure it makes sense to be compensated the same amount as someone with a similar title in a much larger company.

CrimWalCoug

6:22pm

RE: Not sure it makes sense to be compensated the same amount as someone with a

byujdmba

6:26pm

Total cash is ~50k lower than similar at an established company, some equity

DizzyBanshee

6:42pm

I made a chicken salad today. It turns out they prefer grain.

CopperLix

6:04pm

RE: I made a chicken salad today. It turns out they prefer grain.

Armchaircoug

6:27pm

Anyone know what the “different direction” referenced here for the swimming team?

Soupie Grandma Sycamore

6:03pm

BYU Cross Country Camp

lemonworld

6:02pm

Good to hear. Hoping to send my son to the X Country camp next year.

Penske Material

6:03pm

Article: Q&A with Kalani Sitake: BYU coach on having to fire friends, team’s prospects for 2024, QB battle and more View

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

6:01pm

POLL: What is your relationship with Qualtrics owner Ryan Smith

OU Cougar

5:59pm

Pole fail: You forgot, "I don't know him but

DirtyWater

6:03pm

Affair partner

bruincoug

6:07pm

Watching the Mariners games yesterday and today against the Guardians,did Daniel

brickwall

5:53pm

I don’t think so he was at BYU 16-18 and got drafted after that

BaseCoug

6:59pm

My wife just asked me: “Why is everyone talking about BYU basketball lately,

BlueDiver

5:43pm

RE: My wife just asked me: “Why is everyone talking about BYU basketball

Borg

5:48pm

An offsides post that isn't complaining about the rule

Iman23

5:42pm

Bank recs for new startup?

Division Bell Recovering

5:40pm

*subscribe*

bruincoug

5:44pm

I have a similar company and do this quite frequently

BWhyURocks

5:46pm

We use brex.com

StevenSnell

5:46pm

BofA, Chase or HSBC

BlackBart

5:48pm

I'm definitely looking at Chase. Hadn't considered HSBC.

Division Bell

5:50pm

In Asia, Citi and HSBC were my choices. But that was years ago.

bruincoug

5:56pm

Definitely Silicon Valley Bank.

CrimWalCoug

5:49pm

I’ve dealt with Zions, KeyBank, and Chase

sandtrapcougar

5:51pm

Can't work with Zions. We wouldn't get past a down-select RFI stage with customers in the ME with a bank name like that.

Division Bell

5:54pm

Use Amegy or Vectra then.

bruincoug

5:55pm

Wait a minute. You have an Israel flag as your icon though?

bruincoug

5:57pm

I'll be spending much less time here.

Division Bell

6:01pm

He only supports Israel when it's convenient.

HarlemCoug

6:01pm

Disappointing response.

Division Bell

6:02pm

Good point. Try Infidel Bank.

Cougar Junkie

6:07pm

RE: Good point. Try Infidel Bank.

bruincoug

6:11pm

Don't use Silicon Valley Bank.

DirtyWater

5:55pm

I use Chase. They won’t help much with loans but the service is good and their business CCs are top tier

JollyGreenGiant

6:19pm

I just started up with Banterra Bank. For my needs they have been great.

blackandblue

6:27pm

Caitlin Clark from Jimmer range with a hand in her face….bang!! So fun to watch.

RdF3 Inactive user

5:40pm

Glad you’re having a great summer

Beggar

5:41pm

RE: Caitlin Clark from Jimmer range with a hand in her face….bang!! So fun

volleyjiver

5:43pm

I love this Charles Barkley clone for the Fever. She’s thicccc.

RdF3

5:44pm

Oops. Forgot to login to your other account

machete

5:50pm

Just didn’t want to start a whole new thread on the Fever topic.

RdF3

5:50pm

Most others here really enjoy and prefer that option. For future reference

machete

5:53pm

Not really - let him post all the WNBA stuff in one thread.

Eddie

5:59pm

This is a safe space for wrong opinions too, thanks for sharing!

machete

6:04pm

RE: I love this Charles Barkley clone for the Fever. She’s thicccc.

DKN

5:59pm

I like her shooting, but she whines a ridiculous amount. I went from being a

Thrill

5:51pm

There has to be a WNBA board somewhere, right?

Still Blue

6:11pm

I’ve only ever had hourly employees. When does it make sense to go salary pay

blackandblue

5:39pm

Make sure to check state laws before doing so. Some states have requirements on

rainorsnow

5:42pm

The federal limit is going up drastically this year with another large jump

sandtrapcougar

5:53pm

What we’re considering is above that threshold.

blackandblue

5:56pm

Not sure what state you're in, but state law will trump federal law.

mbs6

6:38pm

When you're tired of paying them overtime and want some free work from them

OverratedHumor

5:43pm

It's governed by federal and (maybe) state law

Rivers Cuomo

5:51pm

I hope you read and consider the post above. It is gold.

rmsenior

6:20pm

Google Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Future_Tacos

6:03pm

I’ve looked into it before but my accountant basically said it’s a quagmire of

kotacoug

6:17pm

I pretty much agree. Paying someone an hourly rate and making them punch a clock

mbs6

6:39pm

Video: BYU's Starting 5 looking tough 👀 View

[BYUtv Sports]

5:34pm

When does the BYU hoops conference schedule usually get released?

VinnyBYU

5:33pm

Big 12 was super late last year. Took forever.

creameryon9th

5:37pm

Mark Comer: there are 5 Billionaires supporting BYU within 20 min of LES

CougarCanuck76

5:30pm

Ryan Smith is a nice scapegoat, but he's not remotely the only mega-donor to BYU and its athletics

Bob Vance

5:31pm

Who is this person and where did he say this?

macdizzle

5:32pm

Runs RBC and big donors

CougarCanuck76

5:35pm

Who are the other four not named Ryan Smith?

BlooCoug

6:28pm

#NeverKenGarff

shimmy

5:33pm

I know of a super rich donor (might be billionaire)

volleyjiver

5:35pm

This is the typical ”big” BYU donor profile

CougarCanuck76

5:36pm

RE: This is the typical ”big” BYU donor profile

darkcoug

5:45pm

Whew, for a second I thought you were going to out me.

Y05

6:05pm

Nah, The one I'm talking about is Z06

volleyjiver

6:19pm

RE: Mark Comer: there are 5 Billionaires supporting BYU within 20 min of LES

Borg

5:40pm

Guess who eyerolled and gave my post a stamp of approval?

CougarCanuck76

5:46pm

Who are these people? The billionaires of Utah lists I'm looking at list 3

OverratedHumor

5:47pm

Probably El Jefe

crack

5:48pm

Those $10 payments really add up.

Hypnotoad

6:28pm

They probably have lots of homes

GfB

6:00pm

Maybe it's 20 minutes via the secret rich person tunnels they have everywhere

ryebrye

6:27pm

RE: Maybe it's 20 minutes via the secret rich person tunnels they have

yahtzee

7:27pm

Ryan Smith’s brother has to be one of the five, right?

rivercitycoug

6:21pm

I highly doubt it. He is not a friend of the church

maxpowers

6:22pm

Bummer.

rivercitycoug

6:22pm

But is he a friend of, uh, Ryan Smith?

WaffleCheese

7:05pm

RE: Mark Comer: there are 5 Billionaires supporting BYU within 20 min of LES

Ghost Pirate LeChuck

6:52pm

The difference now is how they can support BYU via NIL

CougarCanuck76

7:14pm

ESPN

Top 10 recent

Mark Comer: there are 5 Billionaires supporting BYU within 20 min of LES

So happy about Monson’s latest

Just want to say, I think Fouss might be the best player on our team.

Just watched BYU play some 5 on 5 in the RB, so I'm clearly an expert AMA

If you are a top basketball talent…

Remember when the second team would come in last season

How does Utah compare with BYU in NIL money now

My wife just asked me: “Why is everyone talking about BYU basketball lately,

we stole this kid from TCU? hes incredible.

Some crazy stats about one and dones

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