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Jun 5, 10:17pm

Woah. Dan Hurley in talks with Lakers. More players in the portal this late?

Kdubb

6:37am

I doubt he leaves. He seems like a UConn lifer

A Drew Aitch

6:39am

When stuff hits the media like this it usually means they are finalizing the

BYUheaven

6:41am

I would doubt it too if it wasn’t being reported by ESPN. It must have legs.

Kdubb

6:42am

How many UConn players does KY sign after Hurley leaves?

blackandblue

6:31am

I don’t think this is a reach. Our NIL is clearly there.

Kdubb

6:38am

Man KY is BUSY!!

Blue chunks

6:17am

Helps that his family is still in AZ.

Soupie

6:20am

That does add more than just a small wrinkle to why he seems to have super human

Blue chunks

6:22am

His AZ connections probably was a big reason for us all but signing that 5* transfer from UA, & hopefully

SinkingQuffa

6:26am

Sure helps to have a brother in high school recruiting.

Mostlyaccurate

6:29am

So not just energy, but all the right intel. So cool!

Blue chunks

6:32am

Scammers are heartless evil jerks: The story of how $25K disappeared from my bank account.

keithcoug All-American

6:00am

I'm sorry sorry dude. I had something like this almost happen to me.

NumbersGuy

6:08am

Thiefs are the worst. So sorry, man.

Iman23

6:27am

Dang! If the money came out of the bank, the fraud team will hopefully help.

Leonardo

6:33am

So how did they get in remotely if you hung up before giving them access

OKchief

6:35am

ooof... I am so sorry this happened to you

NanoFab Coug

6:36am

Get Ready for NBA Players to Make $100 Million a Year - WSJ

VinnyBYU

5:47am

It's a lot even adjusting for inflation.

NumbersGuy

6:14am

Dan Hurley the new Lakers coach. Wow!

JoeExotic

4:59am

Great move for 2 reasons: he’s a proven coach and hiring jj reddick would’ve

1984coug

5:12am

Hiring players without coaching experience happens quite a bit

JoeExotic

5:24am

And most fail

1984coug

5:32am

Most coaches fail. I’m not sure it’s worse for former players without coaching

JoeExotic

5:35am

That's funny...my first though was 'most college coaches fail in the NBA'

macdizzle

5:44am

Isn’t Jason Kidd in the NBA finals right now?

Magneto

5:51am

Yes, but it took him a long time to figure it out

ldssdl

6:04am

Took a while for Kerr to figure it out too

JoeExotic

6:18am

Fair

ldssdl

6:20am

Makes sense why he turned down UK then

RGGeemer

5:12am

UConn gig is better than the Kentucky gig

JoeExotic

5:36am

Nothing confirmed just yet...

VinnyBYU

5:39am

No mention that Dan is interested. He's got a good thing going. Idk how

Mostlyaccurate

5:44am

Here is the level of interest

BYULAWGUY

6:03am

Wants equity in other words

BeyondTheMark

6:04am

That would be good because it seems like a move not intended to cater to LeBron.

mokelembembe

5:47am

Raising money at a non P4 school with a crappy fb team for NIL has to suck.

Magneto

5:52am

It's probably awesome. They got deep donor pockets and only care about bball.

P-Boy Squad

6:01am

Not sure I buy your last line.

JoeExotic

6:39am

Do you write headlines for the Salt Lake Tribune?

kansascougar

6:04am

Yes

JoeExotic

6:39am

Can't believe I was listening to this 50 years ago. Still the coolest

JoMax

4:02am

Great Tune!!

Islandercoug

5:56am

So these franchised storage rental facilities. Is it common for them to just keep raising prices without notification?

keithcoug All-American

12:11am

It’s unethical but a lot of storage facilities do this. They figure people don’t

BlooCoug

12:12am

Kind of like how it should be illegal to raise state and local taxes beyond very

garyfan

12:17am

You want govt to control a private business from controlling their own pricing?

Ycrazy

12:23am

Lots of industries are regulated. There are also laws against price gouging and

BlooCoug

12:27am

The rental agreements are month to month for a reason, not sure you could call

BYUFBDAD

12:41am

Not sure excess storage of crap falls under gouging laws. It is not water and

Ycrazy

1:02am

Or just let people handle their own affairs and engage in or exit private

UNLVcougar

2:30am

What is a fair price for self storage, Bloo?

WP17

3:12am

I do when said business uses unethical pricing practices.

NumbersGuy

6:24am

Not unethical or illegal. Law of supply and demand. Monthly agreements.

Phreddy

12:43am

Not unethical or illegal. Greedy maybe but no law against that. If there's no

ShinobiCoug

1:53am

Not illegal, but I disagree about it being ethical. Switching costs are high.

NumbersGuy

6:31am

I don't think you should stop them from changing prices, but I do think they...

NumbersGuy

6:39am

Yes, it is very common. They’ve spent a fortune studying “tenant elasticity”

BYUFBDAD

12:35am

Wow that is interesting seems like a big opportunity for competition?

Ycrazy

1:03am

You don’t have to live like a refugee.

Sea Chicken

5:01am

Algorithms. When a certain rental percentage is hit it automatically raises the

Phreddy

12:39am

100%. They all do annual rent escalation.

justAnotherCoug

4:46am

Annual rent escalation would be a welcome change in the industry

NanoFab Coug

5:25am

This same tactic is used in mobile home communities.

Sea Chicken

5:02am

This just reinforces my opinion that for the majority of people, if you feel that you need to rent a self-storage unit,

Clark Addison

5:30am

Generally it is suckers who use storage facilities, and it’s easy to separate

valleus

6:36am

POLL: Is there a better movie trilogy than Lord of The Rings?

Future_Tacos

Jun 5, 11:51pm

The original 3 Star Wars films come close, but nothing beats the LOTR trilogy.

BlooCoug

Jun 5, 11:54pm

Back to the Future

TheRowdy

Jun 5, 11:57pm

Never seen any of the LOTR movies.

brazilcoug

Jun 5, 11:59pm

RE: Never seen any of the LOTR movies.

hebercreeper

12:02am

In terms of all 3 being super solid, no

BaseCoug

12:02am

Which of the films don’t you think was solid?

BlooCoug

12:03am

I mean all 3 LOTR are pretty solid. Other famous trilogies there tends to be

BaseCoug

12:06am

Ah that makes sense. I misread your post.

BlooCoug

12:08am

I'd put LOTR followed by original Star Wars as the top 2.

cougarfan84

12:02am

Original indy maybe.

shimmy

12:03am

Bale..Batman.

rha1211

12:14am

First movie is good, second great, third is pretty meh. LOTR clears.

spugeddy24

12:23am

"Pretty meh" is being pretty kind, I'd say.

SinkingQuffa

5:43am

No

hiphopopotamus

12:17am

The original Bourne trilogy is up there.

Bandit

12:24am

I only really liked the first one.

akmewg

12:25am

Wow. No where close to LOTR

Flyingdolphin

4:27am

The Dark Knight Trilogy is the closest I can think of. It’s still not that close

akmewg

12:25am

Many of us who surprisingly loved the 1st one couldn't disagree more on that, I'm sure. I was never

SinkingQuffa

4:57am

Lord of the Rings tops all, but I’ve concluded #2, and the most underrated

jmorrrrr

12:32am

Which movies comprise that trilogy cuz I feel like there were like 5 of them?

BaseCoug

2:56am

RE: Which movies comprise that trilogy cuz I feel like there were like 5 of

TheAirForceCoug

4:07am

I liked them all but didn't love them. There are a whole bunch of

GSwarriorcoug

12:33am

The Godfather was making an argument — until it fizzled out with III.

Hawk in the 303

5:35am

Original Indiana Jones movies has an argument

I'mBatman

5:47am

Star Wars is much better. Back to the Future comes close. Star Trek 2, 4, 6

valleus

6:38am

The Final Shape had a great campaign and near perfect story.

DKN

Jun 5, 11:38pm

Time Theft

DevilCougarDragon

Jun 5, 11:19pm

Is she fulfilling her position?

HFF

Jun 5, 11:20pm

No

DevilCougarDragon

Jun 5, 11:21pm

I would fire her unless you really need her or something

2FarGone

Jun 5, 11:21pm

She’s my only employee, one of the reasons I’m considering keeping her on.

DevilCougarDragon

Jun 5, 11:28pm

That's not a good reason.

byubyu

Jun 5, 11:41pm

Is she getting her work done?

byubyu

Jun 5, 11:21pm

No. I am working on creating better systems for her to follow and me to follow

DevilCougarDragon

Jun 5, 11:24pm

The answer is easy then. Fire her.

byubyu

Jun 5, 11:24pm

How long has she been working?

Heath Squashwell

Jun 5, 11:48pm

At 12am at night?

TNT

Jun 5, 11:23pm

No in the middle of her shift at the office, on the office computer.

DevilCougarDragon

Jun 5, 11:24pm

Most the people on here have a little time thief in them.

Goliath

Jun 5, 11:23pm

Most (all) I know are "time thiefs" in some capacity. Though most I know also get their work done without detriment.

Jimo Dashen

Jun 5, 11:35pm

Not me. I clock out before every post.

garyfan

Jun 5, 11:36pm

Another chance to do what?

DirtyWater

Jun 5, 11:24pm

To keep her on, set clearer boundaries, better training and systems.

DevilCougarDragon

Jun 5, 11:27pm

She's already decided her job isn't worth her time. That won't change.

DirtyWater

Jun 5, 11:31pm

You want an employee that is going to make your company better. Obviously

Cru Jones

Jun 5, 11:53pm

Has she done it before? Is she supposed to be doing something else at that time?

BYUCougarsFan

Jun 5, 11:41pm

However, if she's regularly not getting her work done and a bad employee, and

BYUCougarsFan

Jun 5, 11:42pm

Are you giving her enough work to keep her busy? If not, that’s something you

BlooCoug

Jun 5, 11:42pm

Agree here.

Heath Squashwell

Jun 5, 11:50pm

RE: Are you giving her enough work to keep her busy? If not, that’s

mongoose

12:06am

There are apps that track what the do on the computer. You can let her know you

Bruton Guster

4:52am

lol, let’s not bring ccp big brother tactics to the US.

valleus

6:40am

Jesus would give her a second chance and so should you. Be like Him. Next time

Forbidden Fruit

5:41am

Whose kid is this?

sethj250 Just happy to be here! TDC

Jun 5, 11:14pm

Article: Way-too-early Big 12 basketball power rankings and how recruiting has shaken things up View

[Deseret News]

Jun 5, 11:09pm

Is there a team that has two better young pitchers on their staff than

pittsburghcoug

Jun 5, 11:07pm

Livvy Dunne says no

BaseCoug

Jun 5, 11:10pm

RE: Livvy Dunne says no

A Drew Aitch

Jun 5, 11:27pm

So TNT shouldn't trust krindorr anymore?

TNT

Jun 5, 11:04pm

What happened?

ColonelMustard

Jun 5, 11:04pm

RE: What happened?

TNT

Jun 5, 11:07pm

RE: So TNT shouldn't trust krindorr anymore?

AltTabbins

Jun 5, 11:29pm

I always thought that was a known Ute fan. Does he pretend to not be one, or to

fbguru

5:11am

Google calendar help - for the life of me, I can't figure out how to create a

FabLabCougar

Jun 5, 10:54pm

without googling, i don't think you can

Fightgar

Jun 5, 11:18pm

You can create a widget and keep it on your home or other screen pretty easily

Cougsanity

4:34am

Just finished Expedition from Hell on Max. It’s absolutely insane.

CougarTwins

Jun 5, 10:50pm

Different ways to say “ich” (I) in German

Florwood

Jun 5, 10:48pm

I am not a great German speaker, but I can get by in most of the country, except

DanSmith...BYU

12:02am

Love this. That's how an All-American from BYU celebrates.

Soupie Grandma Sycamore

Jun 5, 10:45pm

SLTrib: “BYU Athlete Steals Baby After Disappointing 8th Place Finish”

rivercitycoug

Jun 5, 10:47pm

Here's how you let people know the specifics of your offer.

Soupie Grandma Sycamore

Jun 5, 10:37pm

This kid is legit. Well educated and knows…

mulletino

Jun 5, 10:39pm

Use to make fun of them. But they are real. Especially with the early offers

fattycoug

Jun 5, 10:58pm

I was specifically referring to the Devon Blackmon saga.

mulletino

Jun 5, 11:00pm

Kendal is an awesome kid. He was one of my students. I’m so happy for him and

NWCoug

Jun 5, 10:48pm

Honest question . . . Did anyone ever explain what a non-commitable offer is?

Zoobieman

5:04am

After a rejection sour grapes.

Soupie

6:21am

Nice throw Bryant!

AF Cougar

Jun 5, 10:37pm

So we’re suddenly on Jamari Phillips’ shortlist and he’s on his way to Provo?

AF Cougar

Jun 5, 10:25pm

Who knows what we’ll need year in and year out?

braddahmike

Jun 5, 10:29pm

We’re a little old

Indy Coug

Jun 5, 10:34pm

What does that mean?

Archaea

Jun 5, 10:47pm

Class balance

Indy Coug

Jun 5, 10:48pm

Oh

Archaea

Jun 5, 10:51pm

BYU has four things that speak to 4⭐️ guards

CycloneCoug

Jun 5, 10:56pm

Here's a possible uncomfortable truth. What if he's better than one, or some of the guards we already have?? Should

RoaroftheCougartails

Jun 5, 11:05pm

“Do we need another 4 ⭐️ guard?”

AZcougLawyer

Jun 5, 11:06pm

Safer bet is to stick with 5 stars only

Dr T-bone

12:49am

😂 imagine Kansas Duke Carolina UCLA Arizona Saying that😂

44C

6:29am

"Kid, I sold my soul over the last month trying to land an athletic scoring guard who can handle & shoot. YOU

SinkingQuffa

Jun 5, 11:31pm

Mission first kid?

TheAirForceCoug

12:50am

Ex-missionaries may not be the best way to share the gospel….

Cthack1

4:16am

lol l

CaliforniaCougar22

1:00am

You NEVER turn away an interested 4 star @ BYU, especially in the NIL era

Mabuhay Coug

3:44am

Wow…BYU boosters making a serious statement about the future at BYU

Cthack1

4:12am

Follow-up on my Day 1 predictions for the BYU Men at the NCAA Track & Field Championships.

CrimWalCoug All-American in practice

Jun 5, 10:18pm

Just watched Danny's last throw. Incredible.

Soupie

Jun 5, 10:22pm

Why B- for shot put? Prediction 12-14 but blows that away with 4th. B-???

TeeKaa

Jun 5, 10:22pm

His prediction, not the finish.

Soupie

Jun 5, 10:23pm

Love the accountability. Well done

Turd Ferguson

Jun 5, 10:29pm

“Would have put” I see what you did there.

cougfanblue

Jun 5, 10:40pm

Harrison Taggart should be a beast this year.

Hammer15

Jun 5, 10:00pm

Ears pinned all the way back

Ojiisan

Jun 5, 10:05pm

It’s expensive but well worth it

Ray Shoesmith

Jun 5, 10:11pm

Wow. Guys are “swimming” ? Is that the new guys are flying around?

TheMediator

Jun 5, 10:16pm

I imagine it comes from the idea of some people just trying to keep their...

Eddie

Jun 5, 10:28pm

Flying around?

Reasonable1

Jun 5, 10:16pm

7-8 wins? Hope he’s right.

Malathion

Jun 5, 10:16pm

7-8 wins after last year for our 2nd season as P5 would be incredible.

bigbossbyu

Jun 5, 10:33pm

I agree and I think everyone wants that. For BYU and Kalani, he’s a good guy.

Atmospheric_Cougar

Jun 5, 11:13pm

He threw in a big caveat with that QB remark

2FarGone

Jun 5, 11:18pm

He wasn’t great at all last year. Hope he takes a big jump, otherwise, he’ll be

YbeatsU

1:21am

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Joe Banks All-American

Jun 5, 9:59pm

Best choices for family reunion cruise?

Courtimedes

Jun 5, 9:58pm

You could do the Mexican Riviera out of LA.

fredy

Jun 5, 10:04pm

$375pp total? Not really doable.

Cougar-Duck

Jun 5, 10:04pm

You can charter a couple pontoons on the Arkansas river on that budget

Forbidden Fruit

Jun 5, 10:08pm

Your price comes out to $75 per person per day. That’s pretty dang low. Not sure

RalphWiggam

Jun 5, 10:12pm

For that many people, at $20K you’ve got a shot. Although, that would assume

d-coug

Jun 5, 10:13pm

We did one 5 years ago about 30-35 people (8 siblings, their spouses and kids)

BYUFootballisBack

Jun 5, 10:14pm

Did you mean $15000 per family or for everyone total?

BYUFootballisBack

Jun 5, 10:14pm

Log ride at Lagoon based on their daily rates.

Malathion

Jun 5, 10:15pm

If half of the 40 are kids, maybe doable on something cheap like Carnival

Tare

Jun 5, 10:18pm

You talking ticket price or actual cost with excursions, tips, etc?

zonacougar

Jun 5, 10:20pm

I think I'd be looking for a Royal Caribbean out of Florida.

Eddie

Jun 5, 10:33pm

Even the cheap cruises aren’t that cheap once you add in port fees and gratuity.

godawgs

Jun 5, 10:49pm

$15,000 per person maybe

2FarGone

Jun 5, 11:16pm

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