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Road Tailgate Destinations Jun 09, 2023

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Everyone loves a good tailgate. This week on Cougar Tailgate, Lauren and Cleon rank which tailgates they would want to attend based on the six road games the Cougars have this season. They also discuss which college football program they would most like to tailgate at.

Big 12 Bachelor May 19, 2023

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The Big 12 is hunting for more teams to join the conference. It's almost like an episode of The Bachelor, with some schools playing it cool and others desperately hoping to get that final rose. Lauren and Cleon list the realistically eligible schools and whether or not a rose should be given to them. Or should we give them a Cougar Tail? Also, BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts talks to us about his health and what we can look forward to next football season. And BYU Baseball's 3rd baseman Austin Deming prepares for his final home games at Miller Park.

Marriott Center Nicknames May 12, 2023

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BYU fans have talked about a nickname for Lavell Edwards Stadium, but what about the Marriott Center? Lauren and Cleon discuss their favorite nicknames for the Marriott Center. They also pick their favorite venue to watch a BYU sporting event. Plus, you'll hear from Cougar defensive backs Jakob Robinson and Malik Moore and tight end Ethan Erickson.

Transfer Portal Drama May 05, 2023

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The transfer portal has put Cougar fans on a roller coaster of emotions. Lauren and Cleon dive in and dissect the latest BYU transfer portal news in men's basketball and football. They also get into Jaren Hall, Puka Nacua, and Blake Freeland getting drafted. A Cougar who has lived through the portal drama is new BYU basketball big man Aly Khalifa. He talks about why he chose BYU, his basketball influences, and the importance of his faith.

Cougar Sports Yearbook Superlatives Apr 28, 2023

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School is out for summer here at BYU. Lauren and Cleon dive into their BYU Sports yearbook superlatives, like the most likely to win a national championship or who could be the next president. Cougar outfielder Cole Gambill's career is coming to a close for the Bat Cats. He joins the show to talk about his final season and what it's like being married to a national champ.

Getting Defensive with BYU Football Apr 21, 2023

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The pressure is on for Jay Hill's defensive unit. All eyes will be on them in BYU Football's inaugural season in the Big 12. Newcomer Eddie Heckard and old-timer Tyler Batty give us the scoop on what to expect from Coach Hill's defense next season. If Hill's defenders play well, they might be favored in some games later in the season. But ESPN only favors the Cougar football team once in conference play and that BYU will win around five conference games. So, what do Lauren and Cleon think about those predictions?

The Steady Success of Coach Olmstead Apr 14, 2023

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Coach Shawn Olmstead has not had many down years as BYU's Men's Volleyball head coach, but last year was one of those years. He sits down to talk about how his #6 ranked Cougar team has bounced back this season. Lauren and Cleon also give their gut reactions on the most relevant top news from BYU's biggest sports teams.

Spring Ball Has Sprung Apr 07, 2023

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Spring football is wrapping up. With the scrimmage over with, Lauren and Cleon give their thoughts on how it went and what they are liking about the team so far. Isaiah Bagnah, Boise State transfer joins the show to breakdown how BYU has been treating him so far and what excites him about playing on a bigger stage. Later in the show, Lauren and Cleon chat with RB Coach and BYU great, Harvey Unga, and get the scoop on UNLV transfer, Aidan Robbins, and what Coach Unga's persona is like on and off the field.

BYU Alumni Game Draft Mar 24, 2023

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BYU's Alumni Game is sneaking up on us, so Lauren McClain and Cleon Wall hold a draft for their favorite players heading into the March 31st matchup. Bryan Kehl relives his Alumni Game glory and picks the guys he would want to play with. And Sione Pouha says he's coaching the defensive tackles differently than when he's coached in the past. Hear how Pouha has changed and what he likes about his guys so far from spring practices.

Lucky Moments For the Cougars Mar 17, 2023

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What are the top lucky and unlucky moments in BYU sports history? Lauren and Cleon discuss their top 5 in each category. Plus, transfer running back Aiden Robbins joins the podcast to detail what he misses from his previous stops in Louisville and Las Vegas and what he likes about Aaron Roderick's offense.

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