Cougar Center (BYU sports)

Topics on episode #206: BYU received a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars drew Ole Miss in a First Four matchup in Dayton. Mitch and Bean break down BYU's tournament draw. Should the Cougars have received a bid that wasn't in the First Four? Analyze the Ole Miss Rebels. Ole Miss reporter Hugh Kellenberger's interview on Gunther in the Afternoon breaks down the Rebels. Keys to victory for BYU. Score predictions. Initial impressions on the entire NCAA Tournament bracket. The Fightin' Hamsons a.k.a. the Lady Cougars received an automatic bid in the women's NCAA Tournament versus Louisville.

Topics on Cougar Center #205 include: •The BYU Basketball team fell short in Las Vegas losing to the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Championship Game for the second time in as many years. •BYU is trending in the right direction towards getting an NCAA Tournament bid. Is there any chance they actually get left out? •Can BYU win a game in the big dance? •BYU Spring Football Update: Taysom Hill says he could play this week if it was a game week. •BYU OT commit Garett Bolles received a scholarship offer from one of the nation's top schools. How difficult is it going to be for BYU to hold on to this kid? •BYU Baseball update

Mitch Harper (Follow on Twitter) 1320 KFAN BYU Insider Topics on episode #204: The BYU Basketball squad scored a monumental win at #3 Gonzaga last week in The Kennel. We recap that win and discuss how impressive that was. WCC Tournament Preview with Robby McCombs from Lawless Republic. Will BYU make it into the NCAA Tournament? What do they need to do in Vegas to secure an at-large spot? Mitch shares his observations from the first two days of BYU spring football. Quarterback situation isn't pretty as Christian Stewart comes back to fill-in. Which players are turning heads so far in camp? Who has the most to gain from spring football? More football and basketball talk on this entertaining episode of the Cougar Center Podcast.

Topics on episode #203: Tom Holmoe and Dr. Chris Hill have been discussing a possible extension to the Holy War rivalry. Is it necessary anymore? Spring football starts in one week. What are the top storylines to watch from camp? Alani Fua's performance at the NFL Combine. BYU Basketball is streaking at the right time heading into the final week in the pacific northwest. Two months since the teams last met, where has BYU improved to give them a better chance against the #3 Zags this Saturday? Luke Worthington is going on a mission. Jennifer Hamson signs with the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. BYU's superstar has next folks.

Topics on episode 202 of Cougar Center #ThisIsY: 2015 slogan for the BYU Football team Thoughts on signee Charles West's legal battles. BYU Basketball is on a three-game winning streak and creeping their way back on to the bubble. Former BYU LB Alani Fua is going to the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend. What does Fua need to do to get drafted? Breaking down the personnel and story lines on the defensive side of the ball for BYU during spring football. BYU Baseball off to a slow start to open the season.

Topics on episode #201 of Cougar Center: BYU Basketball Head Coach Dave Rose signed a five-year extension that keeps him at BYU till 2020. ESPN.com Senior Writer, Andy Katz joined the podcast to discuss Dave Rose and BYU Hoops. BYU Basketball Facility Upgrades. What will the new practice facility and seating do for the program on a national level? Kyle Collinsworth recorded his 5th triple-double on the year, setting an NCAA record. Should K.C. go to the NBA after this season? Spring Football is 20 days away. As we start previewing spring ball, we analyze the personnel on the offensive side of the ball.

Topics this week include:Episode #200! To celebrate this great milestone at the podcast we announce the 1320KFAN.com partnership.You can now listen to the Cougar Center Podcast from 1320KFAN.com every Wednesday and on iTunes.In-depth breakdown of BYU's 2015 Signing Day class with Jeff Hansen, Editor at Lawless Republic.Overall impressions of the class. Did BYU address needs?Thoughts from Mendenhall's quotes at the press conference.Who are the names to get familiar with that could make an immediate impact?Returned Missionaries.  Who are they?LANGI! All 6'8" 410-pounds of him.BYU Basketball Update

Topics this week include: Signing Day is next week and joining the show to preview what is going to happen in the final week of recruiting is Lawless Republic co-editor, Jeff Hansen. Jeff gives us his predictions on the remaining prospects that are uncommitted. What's the impact of James Empey and Brittain Covey committing to Utah over BYU? The big official recruiting visit is taking place this weekend? What's going to take place, and who is going to be there? BYU Basketball had a bad loss last Saturday at San Diego. Are the Cougars NCAA Tournament hopes done? What can they do to right the ship and get back on track? Devin Mahina played in the Senior Bowl. What's Mahina's Draft prospects now? Super Bowl XLIX Predictions: Who do Mitch and Bean have winning the the championship?

Topics this week include: The Memphis Tigers announced that 12 players would be punished from the Miami Beach Bowl brawl that took place last night vs. BYU. Will the Cougars lay down similar punishments? Recruiting Update with Jeff Hansen, Lead Editor at LawlessRepublic.com (@rakoto10). What's the latest on Dayan Lake who has now opened up his recruitment? How significant is the Charles West commitment for BYU? What type of impact can he make in his career? Names to watch in the final two week stretch to Signing Day. Jeff discusses the new transfers that are in the program. BYU Basketball Update: Cougars fall at St. Mary's. Tyler Haws deserves better in his senior season. Is BYU hoops trending in the wrong direction? The struggles with the front court. BYU Volleyball shout-out

#197: BYU’s new Strength & Conditioning Coach

Topics this week include: Bronco Mendenhall is going to oversee the BYU defense again starting in 2015. How do Bean and Mitch feel about the move? Where does Nick Howell figure into all of this? Should Bronco have hired a new face to take over the defense? College Football Playoff National Championship preview: Ohio State vs. Oregon BYU Basketball is on a roll with the Cougars winning three straight since the loss to Gonzaga. Kyle Collinsworth has been nothing short of terrific. Shout-out to Stuart Scott

Topics this week include: BYUitunesFinalKyle Whittingham to BYU rumors have been running wild the past week. What does the crew think of these rumors? Was there any legitimacy to any of them? Will there be any changes to BYU's coaching staff? 2015 expectations BYU Basketball falls to #8 Gonzaga. What's the outlook the rest of West Coast Conference play? Year in Review: Best and worst stories in BYU sports in 2014. College Football New Year's Day 6 Picks

Miami Beach Bowl recap and a breakdown of the post-game brawl that took place. Brawl aftermath. Will there be any suspensions from this fight? The game itself. BYU falls to Memphis in double overtime, 55-48. Ends the 2014 season at 8-5. What were BYU's problems? Will there be changes to the coaching staff now after that loss? The guys have some bold takes. Looking ahead to 2015 BYU Basketball ends non-conference at 10-3. Gonzaga awaits. Women's Volleyball ends the season as National Runner-Up Bowl Picks

Miami Beach Bowl Preview: BYU vs. Memphis. Keys to victory Players to know from Memphis Score predictions BYU Football 2015 recruiting update BYU Basketball fell to Utah and lost Tyler Haws and Nate Austin to injury. Can BYU overcome this difficult stretch coming up? College Football Bowl Game Picks Women's Volleyball heading to the Final Four

Topics this week include: The Miami Beach Bowl matchup has officially been announced. BYU will take on the Memphis Tigers from the American Athletic Conference. What are Mitch and Bean's initial thoughts on this game? College Football Playoff shuts out the Big XII. What impact does this have on realignment? Will the Big XII expand and call BYU? Time to strike while the iron is hot. Coaching carousel is heating up and Bronco Mendenhall is at the center of it all. Could Bronco leave for Corvallis and take the Oregon State job, if offered? The Holy War: Basketball Edition! BYU vs. Utah square off in the Marriott Center on Wednesday night to renew a long-time rivalry. Keys to victory Score predictions Shout-out to Women's Volleyball