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Cormani McClain apparently hitting the portal

krindorr Truly Addicted User

2:15pm

The Proposed Super League Pitch Deck

finnish_blue

2:14pm

I'm impressed that BYU was absolutely able to get this level of a coach

thewaterboy

2:14pm

With today's news, I have to ask. Is Ryan Smith a big football fan too?

Acorn

2:14pm

Hey Ryan, grab the A's from Sac/LV this week, while you're at. TIA.

777

2:13pm

7yrs $30 million puts KY in the top 15-20 for coaching salaries in the NCAA..

icecougar

2:12pm

RE: 7yrs $30 million puts KY in the top 15-20 for coaching salaries in the

BYUCougarsFan

2:13pm

Olympic flame for Paris Olympics lit today in Olympia.

Lance71

2:12pm

Someone forgot to call Dove’s modeling agency to max the inclusiveness

BeyondTheMark

2:14pm

BYU Fan's After Losing Chandler vs Learning of the KY Hire

Cougs4Lfe

2:12pm

Dude I've never heard of vs not having a roster.....I'm still reeling

Plato

2:12pm

RE: BYU Fan's After Losing Chandler vs Learning of the KY Hire

acougfan

2:14pm

Good to have the support of the President of the University

whoneedscorners?

2:11pm

Is president Reese wearing Jordans?

cougarblue

2:14pm

I’m still skeptical until he rips off his suit to unveil a Y jersey.

The Y's Insider

2:09pm

Let's be honest. Ryan and Danny are owner and GM for two teams respectively.

MajorZeus

2:09pm

RE: Let's be honest. Ryan and Danny are owner and GM for two teams respectively.

dwhitebud

2:09pm

I don’t know how good of a job Young will do — I’m just amazed to see BYU doing

Indy Coug

2:08pm

Tom was all

IGlowInTheDark

2:09pm

RE: I don’t know how good of a job Young will do — I’m just

Gustav

2:09pm

When the next round of football changes come around we'll find out.

BlueBlood94

2:10pm

You have to wonder how much Ainge (respected voice) and Smith (paycheck)

ordinary tri guy

2:11pm

They had to make a decision on whether the changes in the environment were such

BeyondTheMark

2:12pm

Makes me want to see how they handle football if BYU has another losing season.

BlueFever

2:12pm

Exactly, I think that's what makes most people happiest, that BYU finally acted like a power institution and managed to

jaromp

2:12pm

President Reese is a sports analytics guy

Remigius

2:14pm

I'm still shocked BYU got this done so fast.

JuicyJam

2:07pm

It is, but I wished it would have happened before Chandler renege earlier today

AF_Puma

2:11pm

I sure how Ryan helps out on NIL. That to me has a very strong ROI

conetah

2:07pm

One of the articles talked about broader investment by Smith into the program.

Shinshin

2:08pm

Utah fans seething

Gustav

2:07pm

Imagine that is almost instantaneous feedback from the top. We must be living

Q-grr

2:11pm

Tom Holmoe the last few days can be summed up like this…

IGlowInTheDark

2:07pm

RE: Tom Holmoe the last few days can be summed up like this…

Bob Vance

2:14pm

Kevin Young locker room speech

mjmill All-American

2:07pm

Maybe Pope was pushed out? Didn't even consider that one.

archie

2:06pm

Hah, no. But this was still a great hire by BYU.

Shinshin

2:07pm

Yes. BYU pushed him out to UK.

jacobugath

2:08pm

Don't let the door hit you on the way out Pope!

archie

2:09pm

SunsBoard! Let's go Suns!

BYUBandfan

2:03pm

Most BYU fans would probably prefer the Suns lost in 1st round so KY can start

robin

2:05pm

This... All day this...

Ungoy

2:07pm

This byu fan thinks he’d be a better asset if he takes the job after a title

PHXSUNS31

2:07pm

This is the boat I am in. Either win it all or be done after first round.

spidercoug

2:08pm

I could be wrong, but I'm sensing ulterior motives here

jdub

2:09pm

I wouldnt mind having something to cheer for a while in the playoffs. Then I

BYUBandfan

2:14pm

Now w/Young at BYU, time for Ryan Smith to reach out to Connor McDavid

ExitStageLeft

2:03pm

Article: Analysis: Hiring of NBA assistant Kevin Young shows BYU is serious about paying for top-flight talent View

[Deseret News]

2:03pm

Imagine BYU hiring someone that even Jay Drew thought was unattainable, LOL.

cosmohio

2:09pm

Guess we don’t have to talk much about that last coach anymore.

IGlowInTheDark

2:02pm

Nope

Bandersnatch

2:06pm

Who?

Remigius

2:08pm

RE: Who?

docrick

2:12pm

Well done Mr. Holmoe- a top shelf Athletic Director-- GO COUGS!

acougfan

2:02pm

He's the G.O.A.T for BYU

RenoCoug

2:03pm

YES! Thank you! I'm sick of the Holmoe slander we see here sometimes.

Cougs4Lfe

2:05pm

Holmoe deserves a lot of credit for things... I'm a bit scared when he retires.

tamasiaina

2:06pm

Can someone give a decent summary on Kevin Young for a basketball ignoramous?

Choke

2:02pm

Won't be poached by his alma mater

RenoCoug

2:04pm

Turned down $5M/year NBA HC job last night to sign with BYU

AZ Coug

2:04pm

Dude! I think I'm in love.

Choke

2:05pm

What? That can't be true

Plato

2:07pm

Did he turn it down, or did they turn him down?

crazY

2:07pm

Everything I've read said he was offered the job and turned it down

AZ Coug

2:07pm

I missed that while I had my blue goggles on. Which NBA team offered him?

Rexy Coug

2:10pm

Nets

AZ Coug

2:11pm

Dead end job at Mets for sure

Plato

2:15pm

<< Deleted >>

Geldir

2:12pm

The short version -

AltTabbins

2:11pm

ChatGPT's thoughts on BYU's hiring of Kevin Young:

yorksama

2:01pm

AI: Facial Hair and facial hair and...

Choke

2:03pm

Why Not Burgess? This is Why!

ghettomagic

2:01pm

I would just caution that Smith might be be more of a basketball booster

spidercoug

2:02pm

Feels that way, not sure if true

Dr T-bone

2:03pm

Looks to me that Reese was integral to this process as well. Great to have a

babycarrot

2:01pm

Barca probably needs to pull Lewa off. I doubt he'll be in a position to help

shoganai

2:01pm

Disagree. When down a man, the thing you need from the attack is hold up play

YSMACK

2:13pm

Big 12 checks just cleared. Pay that man.

Tesla Coug Lord of the Manor

2:00pm

President Reese loves BYU athletics

spidercoug

2:00pm

Where was this--Tuesday Devotional?

AF_Puma

2:03pm

Last forum of the traditional academic year is known as the "Unforum".

d-coug

2:06pm

Sort of. The end-of-semester "UnForum."

Ham

2:06pm

Will Kevin Young thank the Suns? That’s all I care about

cougarblue

1:59pm

He is staying until the playoff run is over so yes

travelcoug

2:10pm

POLL: Do we get Burgess on staff?

conetah

1:57pm

I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at Kentucky, if he doesn't become a HC

beefytee

1:59pm

That would be shocking to me.

kimdaddy35

2:00pm

Not sure Burgess and Pope are close now

WallaX2

2:01pm

If Young wants him I think he will be on staff.

kimdaddy35

1:59pm

We should let Young hire who he wants and not pull a Kalani

777

2:00pm

Ya, I get that. I hear he isn’t very happy at Utah rn so it makes ya wonder

conetah

2:06pm

Burgess isn’t happy at Utah?

provoprodigy

2:15pm

I'm confused, what did Santiago do?

Hup

1:57pm

This is Ryan Smith, Danny Ainge and Holmoe

Archaea

1:59pm

I'm still 100% on board with moving on from Santiago. Sorry Gman.

kimdaddy35

1:59pm

Maybe he abstained from the interview process

vegas guey

1:59pm

Was supposedly never a Pope supporter and was one reason cited (not by Pope) for

Hoopster

1:59pm

Seems odd. He and Holmoe devised the interview with Pope at the MC

WallaX2

2:04pm

Brought in the pen. Got the color right on the third try.

rivercitycoug

2:00pm

RE: I'm confused, what did Santiago do?

CougarTwins

2:01pm

Don't know if this is true, but according to Brian Santiago (as of a few years

CougSilver

2:01pm

Brian Santiago probably refers to himself in 3rd person, so this checks out.

The Y's Insider

2:07pm

Wait…has anyone seen TNT and Santiago at the same place/time?

fulano

2:11pm

Best of luck Collin, at Kentucky

FatherOFive

1:56pm

I know what the NBA looks for, I was the NBA and I looked. Have fun in KY.

AltTabbins

2:00pm

Any dentists want to share your thoughts?

BYUfan92

1:55pm

I just use the one through Dentrix. I pay for it because I don't want to do it.

fldnstrm

1:58pm

Are you talking claims clearing house or a service that posts payments for you,

BYUfan92

2:08pm

We use Dentrix and Dolphin's billing.

AltTabbins

2:01pm

RE: We use Dentrix and Dolphin's billing.

BYUfan92

2:11pm

RE: We use Dentrix and Dolphin's billing.

AltTabbins

2:15pm

Not sure if already posted, but I thought it was funny.

robin

1:53pm

Yes, is this the Police? I'd like to report a robbery.

Six Foot Seven

2:06pm

POLL: Who would you most like to see back at BYU out of Khalifa, Hall, and Saunders?

Cougs4Lfe

1:53pm

Hall and Saunders for sure. They are BYU guys. Would like all 3

johnnybyu

1:55pm

I think the quick and solid coaching hire gives us a good chance to keep all 3

CalY

1:55pm

I think Saunders is the best player of those three.

shoganai

1:56pm

Out of those 3 I would list in order: Saunders, Khalifa, Hall. But I would

kimdaddy35

1:57pm

Hall would be the most important for a good season next year. Not really close

johnnybyu

1:58pm

Considering we don't even have a backup PG.....

Plato

2:01pm

We have Baker and plenty of time to get another one in the portal. But like I

kimdaddy35

2:04pm

Hoping Baker is healthy and the starting 2 backup PG

johnnybyu

2:07pm

I think Saunders and Hall will both be back.

ochobeeguy

2:03pm

Will Pope to KY and KY to BYU make our portal players reconsider?

Cylon Coug

1:51pm

Hopefully Hall and Saunders

acougfan

1:52pm

If it doesn’t, they’re stupid and probably don’t belong at BYU

2FarGone

1:52pm

Stupid? That sounds harsh.

The Y's Insider

1:56pm

It was meant to be. NIL money runs out quick.

2FarGone

1:58pm

Nah. $500k at age 21 is life-altering.

The Y's Insider

2:03pm

Couldn't hurt. If Richie and Hall want a crack @ the NBA & lots of college PT

Forzaitalia

1:53pm

For Dallin for sure. I’ve heard Dallin wasn’t a huge Pope fan. It may be wrong

A Drew Aitch

1:54pm

Honestly, I can't see AK at KY. But I didn't see the MP thing last week.

AF_Puma

2:07pm

Fun national (or at least regional) take on the Kevin Young hire:

Cosmos-beard-card

1:49pm

This video helps explain how huge this hire really is.

BlueFever

1:57pm

Reading ESPN & for today it seems BYU is looking better. UK is all about losing

SouthernBlueBlood

1:49pm

We win.

Mjolnir

1:53pm

POLL: Kentucky Fans:

The 435 All-American

1:49pm

Both?

BYUCougarsFan

1:49pm

🤷‍♂️

jlm252

1:51pm

Pope is good but a college coach with 0 Tourney wins vs NBA Associate Head Coach

Scott_Tenorman

1:51pm

Most wouldn’t want either of them

AFCougK9

1:58pm

Lol, just read in the CBS sports article "Young will replace Mark Pope, who left late last week to take the

Betteroffblue Walk-on

1:48pm

Utebuntu crying on twitter is hilarious

RdF3 Inactive user

1:47pm

He realizes UU gets tax money too? Checkmate

puntersarepeople

1:48pm

I'm not sure if he's smart enough to realize that the state significantly helps funds Utah's athletics or not.

RdF3

1:49pm

I’ll be honest, taxation, deductions, non-profits and their interactions are too

Solomon Levi

1:50pm

That’s a pretty hilarious take from a fan of a public school team

TCuz

1:49pm

utes are happy only when they can stomp on BYU's head.

BlueFever

1:49pm

Don't taxpayer dollars contribute to KWhitt's salary?

Yucatan

1:49pm

Highest paid State of Utah (government) employee

AZ Coug

2:14pm

Ute sports has been subsidized for decades.

MajorZeus

1:49pm

BYU is not a drain on Utah tax payers

MajorZeus

1:50pm

And if SLC doesn’t work with Smith. He will move the Jazz to Draper.

JohnnyC

1:52pm

The Draper DDz!

DiamondMo

1:53pm

No amount of botox will make it hard for me to smile at that one

JackStack

2:07pm

Ute fans drive trucks, work at gas stations, and frequent jails for a reason...

Team Chaos

1:57pm

Utah still might not have a stadium if not for the Olympics.

The Y's Insider

1:59pm

McIlroy confirming he’s staying with the PGA tour, said he hasn’t seen anything

RC Vikings

1:47pm

Rory needs to start winning tournaments that matter. Too often he’s irrelevant.

garyfan

2:01pm

Was he better when younger, or just better competition now?

Plato

2:06pm

Not saying he hasn't seen anything from LIV, he seems to mean that

Plato

2:05pm

The view from my new NEZ seats at LES. Not too bad I guess.

Yllage Vidiot Humbly Awesome

1:46pm

hah...jokes on you. You can't even see the grass from those seats.

ordinary tri guy

1:57pm

Dang we're adding beach volleyball?

df101coug

1:59pm

Still 50-50 that PSG blows this.

shoganai

1:46pm

As a PSG fan, I agree. It is completely expected at this point.

Pee Wee Reese

1:50pm

I mean, they still have to score twice more on the road. It's not the easiest

shoganai

1:54pm

Okay, but is KY publishing a thank you to Suns fans??

Gustav

1:45pm

Is he planning on stabbing them by bringing any Suns players?

Future_Tacos

1:49pm

he's doing better — he's coaching them through the playoffs

Dangerous

1:53pm

Pope seeing Kevin Young still coaching games after the regular season is over

ryebrye

1:58pm

Barca under siege. No positive play. It will be a minor miracle to not concede 2

YSMACK

1:45pm

2023 BYU Athletic Dept revenue = $106.4M

Everyman

1:45pm

Impressive TR jump. And this year put it all back into the department.

rocker

1:51pm

I love 2nd leg games in CL! These games are both so fun and intense.

toukokuu

1:44pm

Maatsen is a Chelsea loanee. He's going to be very good. Stellar season for Dortmund.

RSL 429 Too Many Requests

1:44pm

As much as I'd love to see him back in blue, I think he'll be sold to balance $.

toukokuu

1:45pm

Freaking Dembele. That kid has a rocket shot.

YSMACK

1:43pm

CB takes that didn't age well for 200, Alex.

BlooCoug

1:43pm

If Kevin Young is our stallion...

TheWanderer

1:45pm

I mean, it was honestly hard to argue with that take. I would have guessed our..

Team Chaos

1:47pm

I am shocked.

gww687

1:49pm

Dang, what a finish.

babycarrot

1:43pm

Kimdaddy right now

MrSandman

1:42pm

I didn't realize so many of you took my posts so much to heart.

kimdaddy35

1:45pm

Have you owned it yet? Your post was pretty condescending.

LifeLongLakerFan

1:49pm

Where is he supposed to post that where everyone will see it?

Eddie

1:53pm

You think it was condescending? Saying that it made zero sense and that I had

kimdaddy35

1:55pm

You owned it, and if you are truly happy about it, which I believe you are,

BYURider

2:00pm

I don’t know if this is still true but BYU basketball makes more profit

cougarblue

1:42pm

Ticket revenue maybe close considering the # of games

johnnybyu

1:43pm

RE: I don’t know if this is still true but BYU basketball makes more profit

Tesla Coug

1:44pm

We have a huge arena that is full when we're good. You gotta be willing to pay.

dYrtbYkerYder

1:44pm

basketball expenses are much lower than football expenses are

cwilke1

1:52pm

I'm guessing this doesn't include TV contract revenue.

beefytee

1:56pm

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