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LaVellIfIKnow

10:47am

If the Ea Sports College Football gameplay trailer shows the right ratings BYU

ByuCrusader

10:46am

Given some of the players that made it through admissions over the years, seems

momowagon

10:41am

The BYU bar is not low, there are many athletes that haven’t been admitted but

10:47am

Interesting

kC Cougar

10:33am

Hmmm. Rumors had been that it was between us and them.

Bandersnatch

10:35am

he announced a final 5 which also included USC, Clemson, and So. Miss. I

cwilke1

10:39am

Robby put out last week that it has been between BYU and SDSU

cougfan03

10:41am

I had assumed SDSU was the front-runner here. Wonder what changed.

cougarfan84

10:36am

He &/or Berke would still be very good on our current roster.

SinkingQuffa

10:36am

interesting decision for Mag, should he cash in for NIL to a situation where

cwilke1

10:41am

Didn’t have the grades.

JohnnyC

10:40am

What’s his appeal? Looking at his numbers, he was pretty bad last year

PHXSUNS31

10:42am

Apparently very good on defense

downtownchrisbrown

10:43am

said to be very strong defensively

cwilke1

10:44am

strong like bull on defense

gangbusters

10:45am

Not a great shooter, for sure, but can slash, pull rebounds, and defend like crazy.

CalGTR

10:45am

One of the best defenders in the nation

arizonacougarfan

10:47am

I'm guessing this is a pretty big tell. I hadn't heard of Mag tied to anyone but SDSU and us. And we know we've got to

CalGTR

10:45am

Any good backpacking hammock recommendations? Not looking to be sleeping in it,

babycarrot

10:32am

I'm looking at this myself, just went last weekend with my BILs

cougarBee

10:36am

My son has a hummingbird he likes. So generally the things you sacrifice for

ryebrye

10:40am

Sleeping in a hammock was a world changer for me when backpacking. I actually get good sleep instead of the slow

cheezedawg

10:49am

Blog: BYU Football Makes the Top Five for Edge Nusi Taumoepeau View

[Cougs Daily]

10:31am

Question for Dallas fans. Do the Rangers, Mavs, and Stars make you forget about

Warner

10:29am

Nothing trumps the Cowboys in DFW. But having the titles in those three other major sports would really feel good.

Tokolosh

10:35am

The cowboys did win 5 super bowls

jxncoog

10:42am

The cowboys are usually quite good, just not great. Could be worse, they could

Sparkling Delirium

10:49am

Probably an unpopular take but Wooden rollercoasters are better than the newer non-wooden rollercoasters.

greatbam 1% better everyday

10:23am

I good modern rollercoaster like Velicoaster does not bang your head around.

BYUheaven

10:25am

That's good to know. I haven't been on any Roller Coaster in a number of years because I just got tired of them.

greatbam

10:31am

Launched roller coasters are better than hill lift roller coasters

Skeptical Optimist

10:25am

Wooden roller coasters give me a headache. New coasters make me motion sick.

TADOW

10:28am

My experience is the exact opposite. Wooden coasters, unless they're brand new,

momowagon

10:31am

Wooden roller coasters aren't much of a thrill ride.

Russell Feathers

10:36am

The thrill is that it might collapse while you're on it.

momowagon

10:42am

I guess it depends on the coaster

TLCougar

10:41am

I actually love wooden coasters because you bounce around. Like the old trick was to put your arm under the lap bar

mokelembembe

10:44am

100% agree with this post. The commitment in the president's office is now

Thrill

10:04am

I like Reese, and didn't really know anything about him until I saw the

BlueFever

10:07am

This is a good read to get to know him a little bit.

Captain Rex

10:41am

Go listen to the 2-part interview with him on the Deep Blue podcast. Must listen for any BYU sports fan

Zenoch

10:47am

The timing of this commitment is incredible also... it was needed and it came at just the right time...

Coug

10:09am

Jimmer 3x3 playing right now live on this website.

Fdnman

10:02am

Jimmer and co is the only “set my alarm, watch it live” draw for the Olympics this year, for me.

Yllage Vidiot

10:03am

Is it on TV.

BYU71

10:08am

FIBA 3x3 website only I think. Maybe you can get it directly on their YouTube

Fdnman

10:11am

Dang he blew it

RGGeemer

10:11am

Agreed. . . tough shooting down the stretch there.

Zoobieman

10:18am

RE: Dang he blew it

Fdnman

10:18am

Looks like he'll play again at 11:40

Ted Lasso

10:21am

BYU Men's Golf Zac Jones Ping All-Region West

MissouriCoug18

9:59am

Lol. Arizona st. (a team sponsored by Ping but didn't make the NCAAs) has 4 guys make it while Utah, a team not

RdF3

10:05am

ASU was ranked top 5 all year but yeah, they for sure choked down the stretch

BYUheaven

10:09am

POLL: Captain Obvious time, maybe? Honest responses only: Did anyone think the Bball program could change so much in such a short time?

Yllage Vidiot Humbly Awesome

9:59am

Pole fail.

Lifer

10:01am

RE: Pole fail.

Yllage Vidiot

10:02am

One guy lied

Blue2thebone

10:11am

This place is dead today

Charles Darwin

9:45am

I bet there would be a lot of posts about politics if people were interested in

Hambone

9:47am

It's probably best I'm banned from politics. I would not be well-liked in there

SoCalCoug

9:48am

What makes you that you're well liked here in the cheap seats?

Les IsMore

9:56am

RE: What makes you that you're well liked here in the cheap seats?

SoCalCoug

10:29am

I am glad I left the category yesterday.

BYU71

9:57am

Hammy, you should have reminded Darwin that only the strongest CBers

JimmyZ

9:49am

Agreed, and I do know my reason

BYU71

9:59am

I noticed coming in this morning that traffic was a slight bit lighter. I hope

EM_Puma

10:02am

Blog: Four-Star Georgia WR Sam Turner Schedules BYU Official Visit View

[Cougs Daily]

9:45am

Is Lagoon worth it for little kids? If you're under 48" is there anything to do?

quantum valeat

9:40am

There's an entire little kids area. At least a dozen different rides just for littles.

Pete

9:41am

Yes. Lots of little kids rides for under 48 inches.

BlooCoug

9:41am

Lagoon isn't worth it for anyone.

EEcougar

9:41am

At some point it became hip to make fun of Lagoon and pretend that it’s in no way impressive which requires one to

Zach Morris

9:47am

This. Lagoon is solid.

BlooCoug

9:49am

One can appreciate it and still not enjoy going

RockyBalboa

10:07am

RE: One can appreciate it and still not enjoy going

Zach Morris

10:19am

So we agree then. Got it.

RockyBalboa

10:24am

I was just there this week; totally worth it. Teens, adults, early 20s, and...

CougaReb

9:50am

Lagoon has excellent kid friendly roller coasters.

rad dawg

9:43am

Bombora, Rattlesnake Rapids, Bumper Cars are all good rides for kids.

TADOW

9:45am

They have an entire kiddie land full of rides for young kids. Most of the roller

cougarfan84

9:45am

RE: Is Lagoon worth it for little kids? If you're under 48" is there anything to

canuckchuck

9:55am

Thanks folks!!

quantum valeat

9:57am

It is a lot of fun. Plus, there are not men wearing dresses or overly political/

Loafer

9:58am

Which former BYU FB and BB players from 2016 onwards "deserve" the biggest paychecks in the House settlement?

Underhill All-American

9:34am

Basketball: Jimmer. Football: Zach Wilson.

BlooCoug

9:35am

Not Jimmer, since it's 2016 on.

BYU Statsman

9:36am

Oh then Yoeli Childs.

BlooCoug

9:40am

Who gets what is one of the many detaos to work out.

Everyman

10:17am

Does this work?

Rhubarb

9:29am

BYU a 9 seed in latest Lunardi bracketology

jg94

9:29am

RE: BYU a 9 seed in latest Lunardi bracketology

Mostlyaccurate

9:30am

RE: BYU a 9 seed in latest Lunardi bracketology

BYUheaven

9:32am

Outrageous disrespect

LaVellIfIKnow

9:35am

RE: BYU a 9 seed in latest Lunardi bracketology

CouchPotato

10:19am

POLL: Do you ever play-by-play things like this?

greatbam 1% better everyday

9:24am

When I was 10 maybe. Haven't in at least a couple decades.

paulb

9:27am

Just think about Kevin Young's sales pitch...

IceBlue

9:23am

Cosmo in the recruiting pitch?

Charles Darwin

9:26am

tic

IceBlue

9:37am

MrSandman

9:45am

t o n g u e. . . i n. . . c h e e k. . .

IceBlue

10:16am

Yeah I'm pretty sure Cosmo is the #1 selling point for every player 😀

WJCougar

9:27am

Money and recognition is fine, but...

Vincent's Picks

9:27am

Honestly I could see the honor code as part of the pitch, especially for

VenturaCoug

9:34am

and also for

TLCougar

9:39am

Yep. Consider it like a boot camp or basic training experience.

BackPacker

10:07am

You think Cosmo ever comes up in a recruiting pitch? I sure hope not

LifeLongLakerFan

9:44am

Don't forget Cougar tails!!!

thewaterboy

10:21am

POLL: If Coach Sitake were to win 5 or 6 games every season going forward, how many seasons should he be retained?

Yllage Vidiot Humbly Awesome

9:23am

After 8 full seasons we know who Sitake is. Nothing is changing. If being a

Forzaitalia

9:40am

If you think nothing is changing, you really have your head in the sand (or somewhere else).

ManicBlue

9:42am

Please enumerate what is changing. What gives you hope for winning seasons to come? (Honest question)

Yllage Vidiot

9:50am

Seriously? You need a list?

ManicBlue

10:08am

C’mon now. Enough with the insults. It’s okay for someone to have a different opinion than you!

Yllage Vidiot

9:53am

Is it an insult if you can't see what's in front of you?

ManicBlue

10:08am

What's changing? Hill was a step forward. Tell me what else. Are you advocating

Forzaitalia

9:55am

RE: What's changing? Hill was a step forward. Tell me what else. Are you advocating

ManicBlue

10:23am

I'd agree with you if Kalani was trying to run it all back

ManicBlue

10:35am

The better BYU's basketball team performs. the more pressure it will put on TH

Hinta

9:55am

EA Football gameplay features

Indy Coug Loquacious Lummox

9:21am

YouTube Link

TCuz

9:22am

They are making the game sound almost like work.

Baron

9:24am

More realistic in every way! Now with 3.5x the disappointment and drudgery!

Gustav

9:49am

Kirk sounds kind of different. I wonder if they used AI or something. Maybe he’s just getting older

Mike Honcho

9:27am

How much did LSU pay to be in half the highlights?

vagabonder

9:42am

"Wear and tear" ??

Gustav

9:48am

Just let me play football, put Utah in the wac, make false promises to recruits

Longseason

9:50am

You can just turn it off.

Adwight

9:51am

Hopefully it is built into the game and just happens seamlessly.

hooscoug

9:54am

Sports video games are headed in the wrong direction.

OPINIONS

10:25am

Plot to attack 2024 Olympic soccer events foiled

Faceman

9:21am

Man, scary world we live in

pegushin

10:27am

RE: POLL: Which would you rather?

CycloneCoug

9:19am

Well, yeah, you want to win in the tourney. The other is nice but winning’s best

blueaussie

9:21am

I was feeling burnt out from teaching and ready to quit

seco03

9:18am

That's the most teacher thing I've ever read.

Ted Lasso

9:27am

RE: I was feeling burnt out from teaching and ready to quit

Dark Forest Green

9:30am

Don't worry, there's mandatory training next week you'll need to attend so your summer isn't actually starting.

Pete

9:32am

Fortunately all of our meetings are in August. I'm a coach though so...

seco03

9:33am

Screenshot of BYU EA College Football 25 score from Gameplay preview

Cougs1 All-American

9:14am

It also says that the team score on bottom is subject to change

Cougs1

9:15am

Offense 87? CB’s response

Indy Coug

9:15am

According to Matt Brown, it's definitely not true

BYU Statsman

9:18am

Feels generous for both teams. Utah's defensive ranking is about right. Offense is too high.

letthewookieewin

9:24am

I’d put them about 80

1984coug

9:41am

Kind of funny how KY is killing it on the recruiting trail. That was supposed to

Mostlyaccurate

9:05am

The EA Sports College Football 25 gameplay trailer just showed BYU vs Utah in the team selector

TCuz Coastal Elite

9:02am

I bought a new Xbox X last weekend, just to be able to play this game. I’m so stoked.

SpecialT

9:03am

I haven’t played a video game in years, but I am seriously tempted to buy one.

Ojiisan

9:08am

I know they keep saying ratings aren't final, but I have a hard time thinking

cougarfan84

9:04am

Aren't there normally in season adjustments in Madden? Possible for NCAA?

groy

9:07am

Seems like it would be a massive undertaking to update them through the season.

cougarfan84

9:29am

It sounds like they’re relying on PFF, which I think is a good thing. A problem Madden has had for years is the ratings

RealTaysomHill

9:39am

Is take an 87 overall

HimmerFredette

9:04am

lol @ us with an offense rated that high

TouchdownCougars

9:04am

it's not going to be that way. Matt Brown said we are in the 70s ovr

spidercoug

9:05am

By year 3 of my dynasty they will be 99 overall and Utah will be in the MAC.

TCuz

9:06am

I'm wondering how quickly rebuilds will happen w/ this version. I read a review

jreid191

9:14am

Can you still do the create a recruit and max their stats, but make them a punter so you could win the recruiting battle

scootsy

9:22am

I saw it mentioned that you can no longer create players in Dynasty mode.

cougarfan84

9:31am

It'll be a tricky thing. They need to make things realistic, but they also need

cougarfan84

9:32am

I appreciate they habe our offense substantially higher than the defense

The Toolman

9:14am

Here’s the gameplay trailer:

TCuz

9:04am

I'm so old. Seems overwhelming. I'll stick with 10 Yard Dash and Tecmo Bowl.

BGRTHNUMEGO

9:14am

The wear and tear system and the throw meter seems like too much to me.

TCuz

9:17am

Utah helmet isn’t nearly big enough

Longseason

9:15am

It’s basically a recolor of every madden game in the last 10 years

Princepete

10:19am

It looks nothing like Madden if you’d paid attention at all.

TCuz

10:20am

Im not sure you’ve actually played Madden in the last ten years or if you even watched the video

RealTaysomHill

10:31am

POLL: Which would you rather?

CycloneCoug

8:56am

A lottery pick would give us future success. BYU would be a more attractive

HimmerFredette

8:58am

Present vs future. I choose future. Potential for more if we can get

spidercoug

9:01am

I’d rather have the thing which has happened twice in the last 44 years.

Indy Coug

8:58am

RE: POLL: Which would you rather?

Chefcurry

8:59am

Lottery pick and final 4.

A Drew Aitch

9:02am

Name on front of the jersey always takes precedence over the name on the back

Tare

9:24am

M&A experts. What is the going EBITDA multiple for private companies

Cougarclaw

8:56am

It is industry specific (with lots of other variables)

CocaColaRecovery

8:58am

Wildly varies by industry

macdizzle

9:04am

I really wish it was that simple.

SpecialT

9:04am

Okay, Manufacturing in the mountain west. Customer churn is low, but concentrate

Cougarclaw

9:15am

If it's a manufacturing business, then capital/equipment costs are likely going

BYUMizzou

9:20am

So know that, what EBITDA range would you use?

Cougarclaw

9:36am

I do valuations in a specific industry. While interest rates and inflation were

BYUMizzou

9:17am

This is what I love about CB. This is a great answer and I appreciate BYUM putting in the time to give this answer.

SpecialT

9:46am

Given the info you’ve provided in this thread, probably ~6-7x. But this will be

TheMediator

9:26am

All the above is good advice... but build your own DCF model. EBITDA multiple..

oilman

10:00am

ESPN

Top 10 recent

We don’t know why a 5 star recently didn’t end up at BYU. We don’t. But there’s

100% agree with this post. The commitment in the president's office is now

Quote from Crawford's head coach. He shot 48% from 3 last season.

Totally stunned at the total Dawg we got as our new head coach.

Interesting

If KY could lure a 5* recruit to BYU now, I'm sure he'll be able to again...unless of course you feel like KY hype is

Surprised this wasn’t talked about more today

Another solid player offered. KY has no slow down to him.

The responses from fans of some other B12 teams on this is priceless.

Jeff Hansen’s 135-page BYU football preview is here!

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