Cougar Insiders
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Cougar Insiders
Get six decades worth of perspective on BYU sports with the Cougar Insiders podcast.
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Why opponents must pick their poison when defending this BYU basketball team
The Cougars took care of business in their regular-season finale at Pepperdine Saturday, earning the No. 2 seed in the WCC Tournament and the three-ga...
Revisiting BYU’s big upset win over No. 2 Gonzaga. What it means to the program moving forward
In this edition of the Cougar Insiders podcast, Dick Harmon joins Jay Drew and Brandon Gurney in recapping the huge BYU upset over No. 2 Gonzaga last...
Why the Cougars have a puncher’s chance against the Zags
A big-time play at the end of the BYU-San Diego game Saturday preserved the Cougars’ six-game winning streak, and two days later BYU found itself in t...
Would Mark Pope be wise to borrow page from Rick Majerus’ playbook?
BYU basketball coach Mark Pope called his team “dangerous” following last week’s victories over Portland and San Francisco. Whether the Cougars are or...
Bracketology, ‘Super’ Cougars and how a former Ute running back could help the BYU football team
It was a big weekend for BYU basketball guard TJ Haws — first taking the game-deciding shot against Saint Mary’s then welcoming his first child into t...
Three losses that could come back to haunt BYU basketball team
Last week was a puzzling one for the BYU basketball team, with an impressive victory at Pacific followed by a disappointing loss at San Francisco. Cou...
What was learned about Cougars vs. No. 1-ranked Gonzaga
Key lessons were learned in BYU’s loss at No. 1 Gonzaga, but how will the Cougars fare during a five-game stretch in which they should be favored in e...
Yoeli Childs’ hard-luck year continues
After missing the first nine games of the BYU basketball season due to an NCAA rules infraction, Yoeli Childs was back in street clothes on the BYU be...
BYU basketball, independence and Taysom Hill’s wild ride
The BYU basketball team, which endured its share of adversity during the offseason, is off to a surprising 12-4 start and is gaining traction as a pos...
Why BYU’s trip to paradise will be all business
How important is the outcome of the Sofi Hawaii Bowl to BYU coach Kalani Sitake, his staff and the Cougar players? According to BYU Insiders Jay Drew...
Early signing period rumblings, Matt Bushman’s big decision and a quality basketball victory over Utah State
BYU Insiders Dick Harmon and Jay Drew take a look at the upcoming early signing period, which begins Wednesday and runs through Friday. How is the BYU...
Why BYU feels such a sense of urgency as it prepares for the Hawaii Bowl
Cougar Insiders Dick Harmon, Jay Drew and Brandon Gurney look ahead to BYU’s bowl game against Hawaii, the challenges the Rainbow Warriors present, an...
Would one more win signal successful season for the Cougars?
After a pair of simple victories for the BYU Cougars, things will get more complicated Saturday at San Diego State. The Aztecs’ defense is formidable...
Why extending Kalani Sitake’s contract was so important for BYU football — especially right now
After T-shirts spotted Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium hinted it was in the offing, BYU made it official Monday morning: Cougars football coach Kal...
Zach Wilson, trick plays and early observations on BYU basketball
The BYU Cougars made it three in a row Saturday against fellow independent Liberty at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Even though the victory may have lacked...
How the upstart Cougars found their groove
Riding a two-game winning streak — both of which came against rivalry teams — the BYU Cougars appear to have righted the ship. Cougar Insiders Dick Ha...
Baylor Romney or Jaren Hall? Who will get the nod for BYU vs. Aggies?
Coming off a bye week and heading into Saturday’s game at Utah State, Cougar Insiders Dick Harmon, Jay Drew and Brandon Gurney break down this week’s...
When it comes to BYU football, predict the unpredictable
The BYU football team and head coach Kalani Sitake received a shot in the arm Saturday night when the Cougars defeated No. 14 Boise State, snapping a...
Is Jaren Hall ready, can run defense finds its groove, and will South Florida game be a dogfight?
Fresh off a bye week, BYU will look to rebound from its setback to Toledo when it squares off against South Florida Saturday. The Cougars will face th...
Questions aplenty as Cougars head into bye week after loss to Toledo
The BYU football team heads into a bye week still hurting from a disappointing defeat to Toledo last Saturday — and the loss of sophomore quarterback...
Takeaways and observations from BYU's 2-2 start
A 2-2 record, based on the competition, may be nothing to sneeze at for the BYU football team, but what are the takeaways — good and bad — from the fi...
When will we know just how good this BYU football team is?
After two dramatic overtime victories over Power Five teams, the Cougars and their fans are riding high. But do we know how good this team really is?...
What will the BYU-USC game come down to — and who will prevail?
In this edition of the Cougar Insiders podcast, Dick Harmon, Brandon Gurney and Jay Drew weigh in on the outcome of the BYU-USC game. Who likes the Co...
What is the short- and long-term impact of losing to Utah — and will BYU rebound this week at Tennessee?
In this edition of the Cougar Insiders podcast, we break down the short- and long-term impact of BYU losing to Utah. We also examine Tennessee’s loss...
Matchups, storylines and predictions heading into Rivalry Game
In this edition of the Cougar Insiders podcast, Dick Harmon joins Jay Drew and Brandon Gurney in breaking down the key matchups heading into Thursday’...
Takeaways and surprises from BYU fall camp
The Cougar Insiders welcome veteran sports writer Jay Drew to the Deseret News sports staff. Drew and his fellow Insiders break down the big takeaways...
X-factors, concerns and why the opener against Utah is oh-so important
With fall camp opening Wednesday for the BYU football team, Cougar Insiders Dick Harmon, Jeff Call and Brandon Gurney break down a few of the more int...
Is BYU’s optimism to be believed? ESPN contract, Wilson’s shoulder, grad transfer running backs and other takeaways from BYU media day
What would a media day — any media day — be without unbridled optimism? Such was the case Tuesday in Provo, where BYU players and coaches met with the...
Why Mark Pope was the right choice to lead BYU men’s basketball program
Now that the dust has settled and the Mark Pope era has begun, Insiders Dick Harmon, Jeff Call and Brandon Gurney examine the hire, and why, in their...
Making sense of contenders, pretenders in search for new BYU basketball coach
With the search for a new men’s basketball coach in full swing, Cougar Insiders Dick Harmon and Brandon Gurney take a hard look at the leading candida...
Taking inventory of BYU basketball program after another NCAA tourney-less season
On the outside of the NCAA Tournament looking in — for the fourth year in a row — the BYU basketball program and its fans are left to wonder what went...
Will Yoeli Childs become the next BYU basketball player to leave early?
With the BYU basketball team nearing the end of its regular season, eyes are already turning to the future. Last year, BYU star Elijah Bryant left the...
Why gauging BYU’s recruiting class is complicated
With prior recruits returning from church missions and 2019 commits preparing to embark on them, sizing up BYU’s recruiting classes can be a challenge...
BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe addresses variety of issues in annual media roundtable event
Last week, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe held his annual roundtable Q&A session with members of the local media. Since you didn't have a seat at th...
Why New England was the perfect landing spot for former BYU star Kyle Van Noy
With Super Bowl Sunday fast approaching, Cougar Insiders Dick Harmon, Jeff Call and Brandon Gurney discuss why New England, and its defensive scheme,...
Was Taysom Hill properly utilized at BYU?
With NFL conference championship games set for Sunday, these are heady times for BYU faithful. From Taysom Hill (Saints) to Kyle Van Noy (Patriots) to...
BYU basketball woes — is problem lack of talent or lack of development?
Sporting an 8-7 nonconference record, the BYU’s men’s basketball team has experienced a mixed bag of results heading into its league opener at Pacific...
How did BYU football team fare during early signing period?
Recruiting specialists Brandon Gurney and Ryan McDonald take a look at how the BYU Cougars fared during December’s early signing period. Quarterback J...
Tom Holmoe's puzzling comment, recruiting chatter and why BYU not only needs to win its bowl game, but dominate it
Cougar Insiders Jeff Call, Dick Harmon and Brandon Gurney explore a variety of topics on this week’s Cougar Insiders podcast. From Tom Holmoe’s puzzli...
What's wrong with BYU basketball, right with BYU volleyball and new with Ty Detmer
Riding a three-game losing streak into Wednesday’s home game against Utah State, BYU faithful are growing restless. Cougars Insiders Dick Harmon, Jeff...