Ben Criddle and today’s co-host Brandon Gurney are joined by Matt Norlander, Adam Law and Kevin Reynolds as they bring you all of the news and notes from cougar country!
Hour 1
QUESTION OF THE DAY
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QOTD: What impact does the Chris Burgess move to the University of Utah have on the the BYU Basketball team this year and the years to come? pic.twitter.com/z1oECM4sBZ
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) April 13, 2022
Chris Burgess was integral in recruiting a number current players on the roster and players returning from missions.
Craig Smith lost a few head to head recruiting battles vs. Chris Burgess during his time at Utah State. pic.twitter.com/vHR31LiIZB
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) April 13, 2022
Hour 2
As the column details, there are $$ benefits to the Big East and/or Big 12 doing this. Used to be that big-brand programs FREQUENTLY played noncon games deep into January + February. If any team can revive that model, it’s Gonzaga. Would be great for CBB. https://t.co/2DunY0XD8Q
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) April 12, 2022
“I’m sure there’s other guys out there that could be considered as candidates, and they’ll do their due diligence in the hiring process, but I can’t think of a better man for the job. I just feel like he’s been groomed for this job.” –@adamlaw217 on Trent Pratt. pic.twitter.com/kimbZK0v5C
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) April 13, 2022
Hour 3
BYU assistant coach Chris Burgess is leaving for the same position at the University of Utah, multiple sources confirmed to @Joshua_Newman and I.
Burgess is a longtime assistant for Mark Pope dating back to his UVU days in 2015.
Early story: https://t.co/KS9HgpeWbd
— Kevin Reynolds (@Kevinreynolds30) April 13, 2022
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I'll get an article soon up on some candidates I'm hearing and I think could replace Burgess. Some out of the box names Pope will reach out too.
The first one imo should be Mark Madsen. Throw him a bunch of money and offer him title of associate head coach.
— Robby McCombs (@rtmccombs) April 13, 2022
I am happy for @chrisburgess34. He’s a sharp smart man, always treated me with respect & has given me a lot of advice on a few life choices we’ve both made.
If my boys ever get good enough to play college he hoops, they’d be so lucky to play for someone like him.
Good luck CB.
— Jonathan Tavernari (@For3JT) April 13, 2022
Easy sub 5, give me 1-2 months and I bet I’m a 4.6 or lower
— Austin McChesney (@McCheezy20) April 13, 2022
What a memorable experience in Daytona Beach at Nationals with BYU Cheer (4th) & Cougarettes (TWO -1sts). A favorite moment of mine was the Coaches, Athletes & Families sharing in the joy of success knowing that what they had achieved together would last forever. 💙 pic.twitter.com/oAFvWEvsZV
— Tom Holmoe (@TomHolmoe) April 13, 2022
#BYU landed an early commitment from Spanish Fork (Utah) outside linebacker Adney Reid in the 2024 class and he broke down the decision: https://t.co/c702hUWh9i pic.twitter.com/J0MFLeP9c0
— Blair Angulo (@bangulo) April 12, 2022
There’s a million reasons, but this might be #1. You would have to try extremely hard to find a current or former player of his who doesn’t have good things to say about him as a person and a coach.
— Jackson Cluff (@J_Cluff2) April 13, 2022
BYU football players Uriah Leiataua and James Empey have been named to the 2022 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA and sprint football who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA in their careers.
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) April 13, 2022
BYU’s Carson Lundell ties for second at the Western Intercollegiate. #BYU takes fifth as a team. Good golf! #GoCougs
— Dave McCann (@DaveMcCannTV) April 13, 2022
A few noted dignitaries in Chandler’s live stream, including Coach Mark Pope, Patriots LB Harvey Langi and BYU legend @prestoncrawley. pic.twitter.com/B8TvlZY5qu
— Sean Walker (@ActuallyDSW) April 13, 2022
What a Great Day! Our son Carson was called to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to serve in the Botswana Namibia Africa Mission. He will leave July 28th for 2 years. He will serve, teach, & share the love our Savior has for them.
🇧🇼🇳🇦🤟🏽🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/YzGcWN9yC0— Coach Garett Tujague (@Coach2J) April 13, 2022
