Cougar Center (BYU sports)

Back in action for another Cougar Center Podcast! BYU defeated Cal 42-35 to cap off the 2014 season at 8-4. What did we learn from this team after that win? The BYU Basketball team won a big game at Utah State in the Spectrum. College Football Playoff predictions.

TotalBlueSports' Editor-in-Chief, Jake Hatch joins the show to discuss Bronco's comments on the BYU and the Big XII. We also catch up with Jake on the 2015 recruiting class, and discuss the commitment of Khari Vanderbilt. BYU Basketball released their non-conference schedule, and it's check out time!

BYU has been conducting an internal investigation involving improper benefits within the football program. What's Bean and Mitch's thoughts on this?

The SEC & ACC deemed BYU as a program that doesn't fall under the power five conference scheduling requirement the leagues have placed on their programs. What is the future of BYU Football when it comes to this new era of the playoff? Basketball lands a transfer from Utah State. Kyle Van Noy and Spencer Hadley are doing great in rookie mini camps for the Lions and New Orleans Saints. Also, a shout-out to arguably the greatest kids movie ever, The Mighty Ducks.

Kyle Van Noy was selected by the Detroit Lions at pick #40 in the 2014 NFL Draft. Is this a good spot for KVN, and how will he fare on his new team? BYU had four undrafted free agents. Who's the most likely to make their team? And Trent Hosick from Missouri, commits to BYU.

A handful of former BYU stars will be waiting to hear their names called during this weekend's NFL Draft. Where will Kyle Van Noy end up? Does anyone else from BYU get drafted? Mitch and Bean break it all down. BYU Football will wear alternate uniforms for three home games in 2014. What's your feelings on that? Dennis Dodd from CBS Sports has BYU in his post-spring Top 25 poll.

Former BYU linebacker and writer for Lawless Republic, Derik Stevenson joins the podcast to talk about a variety of topics around BYU Football. Derik also shares his memories from playing at BYU.

Nebraska safety Harvey Jackson transferred to BYU. The crew talks about Jackson and graduate transfers going forward for BYU. BYU released their post-spring depth chart. What caught our eye? Jim McMahon passed his stats class so now he will be a BYU graduate. Which now means that he will be a BYU hall of famed.

Bean and Mitch discuss the 2014 BYU Football Depth Chart they put up on LawlessRepublic.com. They talk personnel, and give their predictions for who is going to be the players taking the field against UConn on August 29th. Which is now only 140 days away as of this recording. UConn won the National Championship in men's basketball this year. Will BYU Hoops ever have a One Shining Moment like the Huskies have experienced four times in the last 15 years? BYU Baseball update, and a special honor for the Lady Cougs! Also, we continue with #WhereWasBean. Bean tells us where he was during major sporting events.

Matt Carlino is leaving BYU and will play his final year of college basketball somewhere else. How does Mitch and Bean feel about this move, and how does it impact next years BYU Basketball team? BYU Football Spring Ball wrap-up. Scrimmage last week.

The Cougar Cagers fell to Oregon in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament. It wasn't pretty. Bean and Mitch recap the loss versus the Ducks and look-a-head to the 2014-15 season. Unlike the men, the BYU women's team is still going! The Lady Cougs are only the third 12-seed in the history of the women's NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16. Now the Jimmerettes will take on the undefeated UConn Huskies. Do the Cougs have any chance of pulling off the historic upset? BYU Football Spring scrimmage is this week. Get your football fix with a little Cougar football action at LES. We preview the scrimmage and also discuss the Jamaal Williams situation. BYU Baseball shout-out & College Football Unions.

BYU receives a bid in the NCAA Tournament! The Cougars received a 10-seed and will face the Oregon Ducks in a rematch from earlier in the year. To preview the game, we have Lead Editor from AutzenZoo.com, Justin Phillips joining the podcast to talk about the matchup. Bean and Mitch share their thoughts about the game and give their predictions. BYU Football Pro Day, the Jimmerettes are going dancing as well, and BYU Baseball update

BYU fell in the Championship Game of the WCC Tournament to Gonzaga. Bigger than the loss, was BYU's Kyle Collinsworth suffering a season-ending ACL injury. Where do the Cougars stand now with the selection committee? Will BYU be left out with the KC news? Bean and Mitch recap the performance against the Zags and the entire WCC Tournament. BYU Football keeps grinding away in Spring Football. Lawless Republic's Derik Stevenson published an article talking about the fights at spring football are a good thing. The crew hits on that and also discusses some changes to the 2014 football schedule. The Jimmerettes a.k.a. the BYU Women's Basketball team fell to Gonzaga, like the men, in the WCC Final. The Lady Cougs are likely headed to the NCAA Tournament still. BYU is now in the #6thFan Championship match against Western Illinois. Make sure to vote!

Bean and Jmace are in Kona, Hawaii a.k.a. paradise this week. So filling in for the Mace brothers is none other than Jeff Hansen. Also known as @rakoto10 on Twitter. Make sure to give him a follow. Mitch and Jeff break down the opening of Spring Football and share their thoughts on Robert Anae's comments on "will over skill". Players they are keeping an eye on in spring ball. Position breakdowns. Storylines from camp. The Cougar Cagers are squarely on the bubble heading into conference tournament time. Will the Cougars win their first conference tourney since 2001? West Coast Conference Tournament Preview Mitch and Jeff give their predictions for how far BYU will get in the conference tourney, and which WCC team will win it all in Vegas. The Jimmer found a landing spot in Chicago. We discuss his move to Los Bulls, and his debut against the Knicks. Shout-outs

The 2014 BYU Football Schedule has been released. The crew breaks down the slate and also tells you which four games are the toughest for the Cougars this season. BYU Basketball got a pair of huge wins over Gonzaga and Portland. Is BYU playing the best ball in the WCC right now? With the WCC Tournament looming the Cougars control their destiny to get into the NCAA Tournament. Five BYU Football players went to the NFL Combine. How did they fare and who's stock is rising, and who's is falling? Jimmer Fredette is being bought out by the Sacramento Kings, who are the teams that would be good landing spots for the JImmer? Finally, we answer your mailbag questions from Twitter and Facebook!