BYU Freshman Defensive Lineman David Tangilanu Returns From His Mission & Adjusting To BYU Football | The CougConnect Podcast

Jake Brandon interviews BYU Football Defensive Lineman David Tangilanu, a return missionary who served in the Toronto, Canada, mission. David shares his experiences from the mission, including the challenges of speaking Cantonese and the unique cultural aspects he encountered. He reflects on the discipline and routine he developed during his mission and how it has helped him adjust back to life at BYU.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:56 Mission Experiences and Lessons Learned03:49 Adjusting Back to Life After the Mission10:06 Cultural Insights and Language Challenges20:46 Football Journey and Recruitment27:28 Life at BYU and Spiritual EnvironmentBecome a CougConnect Subscriberhttps://cougconnect.com/become-a-subscriber/ This episode is brought to you by Troy Beagley at Common Sense Financial. Just like we’re building something special here at CougConnect, Troy is dedicated to helping the BYU community build their financial legacies. Whether you're looking at retirement strategies or just starting your savings journey, Troy’s process is simple, clear, and honest. He doesn't just manage accounts; he helps families win. If you’re ready for a financial plan that actually makes sense, call Troy today at 801-608-6657. Let’s make success feel like common senseMadsen Realty Group is a proud sponsor of CougConnect. Built right here in Utah. They help buyers, sellers, and investors with both residential and commercial real estate. With deep local roots, they understand the neighborhoods and what makes Utah special. Their focus is a process that’s simple, clear, and honest. They are proud to support the BYU community. If you are looking to buy your next home or build your investment portfolio, schedule a free consultation and be entered to win 2 BYU football tickets for the 2026 season. Call us at 801-922-0584 or reach us online @Brigham.Utah on Instagram. Who better than a guy named Brigham helping you “Find THE place” in Utah.Support for CougConnect comes from Utah Travel Pros, your Provo-based experts for stress-free Disney trips, cruises, and flights out of PVU and SLC—all with no booking fees. Never miss another away game or plan your perfect, stress-free getaway by joining their Premium Deal Club for 25% off. It’s just $29 today, and they’ll refund that full cost as soon as you book a vacation package of $2,000 or more. Stop overpaying and get your discount today at utahtravelpros.com/cougconnect