Cougar Tailgate

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Don't Ask Us What A Hoosier is Because We Don't Know Mar 13, 2021

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Can you believe it's been one year since sports were initially shut down?! Neither can we. Lauren brings Jason Shepard back on to the show to talk about the sports they've loved watching throughout this miraculous sports years. And with the NCAA Tournament on the horizon, the two learn more about the state of Indiana, where the tournament is to be held. Prepare yourself to be educated with some very crucial knowledge, and don't be surprised if you develop a craving for bread pudding.

It's Starting to Warm Up! Mar 06, 2021

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Things heat up as Ben Bagley joins Lauren this week on Cougar Tail Gate! The two talk about the ongoing WCC Tournament and how fans react to Allstar games and the Quarterback battle. Later in the episode, Lauren speaks to the Senior Associate Commissioner of the WCC Tournament, Aaron Woliczko, at The Orleans stadium, and he shares his experience in helping to put the tournament together.

WCC Tournament Feb 27, 2021

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Lauren and Junior get together to talk about the concluding basketball season and the hectic WCC Tournament schedule. Later on, Lauren speaks with St. Mary's long time play by play analyst, Alex Jensen, and reminisce on good WCC memories and make predictions on the upcoming games.

I'm Good, How are Ya Spence? Feb 20, 2021

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Every week is an adventure in this smooshed Spring sports season. Today alone there's a baseball double header to start the season, Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Softball, and honestly I might be forgetting one. No man is busier keeping track of it all than Spencer Linton who joins us today. He was on the call for the ladies upset of 16th ranked Gonzaga on Thursday and he'll be in front of the TV all next week. We also sit down with LMU's Athletic Director Craig Pintens for his perspective on how the Lions have kept playing in Southern California amidst the circumstances.

LaVell Edwards is the George Washington of BYU Feb 13, 2021

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Who would go on your Mt. Rushmore of BYU Sports? It's Presidents' Day Weekend and we're thinking historic on the Cougar Tail Gate. Valentine's Day also happens to be coming up, don't forget about that, and we'll also pine for some of the great duos for the Cougars. All kinds of sports are in action and we recap most of them, as well as that big football game. Go Cougs.

A Super Show Feb 06, 2021

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Sports fans all over the country are getting ready for one thing this week. Guacamole dip and pizza. And commercials. Hopefully some movie trailers. Oh and the big game too. Danny Sorensen and Andy Reid are representing BYU for the Chiefs going against the Buccs. Some colleges have bragged on social media this week about how many of their alum have played on Super Sunday so we did the research and talk about Cougars in the pros on the biggest day of the year. Go Cougs!

Behind the Scenes in a Crazy Year Jan 30, 2021

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We've gotten used to schedule changes this sports year, but what goes on between a postponement and the game going on TV for you to watch? Today Dave Phillips Jr, the head of Sports Programming at BYU Broadcasting, joins the show to talk about how his week has gone. It's been a busy week of preparation for everyone and we also help you get to know more about Pacific hoops with Chris Pond from the Tigers athletics department.

Back to Back Basketball by the Beach Jan 23, 2021

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If there's one WCC destination you have to put on your list when fans are back in stadiums it is BYU's yearly trip to Malibu and Pepperdine University. Scheduling has been weird all year and the Cougs start a back to back series with the Waves today. Get to know them with their Kazoo extraordinaire play-by-play man Al Epstein.

Basketball Conference Season! Jan 16, 2021

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We preview the men's basketball game with San Francisco, and review the win at St. Mary's. We also get to know BYU Sports Nation's Ben Bagley.

Gonzaga Recap Jan 09, 2021

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Hear the entertaining, behind-the-scenes story about how the game vs. Gonzaga was scheduled.