Episodes
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BYU bowling in Boise
After a roller coaster regular season, BYU earned a trip back to Boise to face Western Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. How are BYU fans reacting to this bowl bid? Also on the agenda is BYU's basketball's rocky start, including last night's loss to in-state foe Weber State. Is BYU...
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BYU Suffers Epic Meltdown Against Utes
In a rivalry that has been nothing short of dramatic and heart-racing over the last two decades, Saturday's meltdown by BYU just felt like another chapter to the story. Up by 20 points twice in the second half, BYU found a way to blow a 20-0 and 27-7 lead over Utah, making it the Cougars's eighth...
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BYU Looks to End Holy War Drought
BYU wrapped up bowl eligibility against New Mexico State, but not without the obligatory slow start. Now the Cougars turn their attention to the next task at hand: Ending the losing streak to Utah. Tonight the Sports Bros talk about what it will take to beat Utah, in Salt Lake City no less. Did…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly at Boise State
Once again, BYU football fell to the Broncos of Boise State on the smurf turf. However, it was a game that may haunt BYU fans for some time, given the many opportunities presented to this struggling Cougar squad. Tonight the Bros discuss the good, the bad and the ugly observations from BYU's…
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BYU Bye Week
What should BYU be working on during the bye week? Both the offense defense looked much improved last week over Hawaii, but are there still some holes to patch up before NIU next week? How can BYU salvage success this season? The Bros discuess these and other topics!
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BYU Bye Week
Live at 9:00 PM MDT, October 21, 2018, the Sports Bros are hosting a live call-in show for BYU fans! Our question of the week: What does BYU football have to do to salvage success this season? If you have thoughts on this or any other BYU sports-related topic, give us a call at (713) 955-0766 on...
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BYU Finds Offensive Spark with Freshman QB Wilson
The BYU offense was struggling. It has been struggling for over 2 years now. That meant it was time for a change, and that change came in the form of true freshman quarterback Zach Wilson. Through 6 games, senior QB Tanner Mangum never could get the offense moving consistently, even against...
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BYU doesn't dazzle ahead of ranked match-up with Washington
Well, BYU got a win against McNeese State this past weekend, but it was nothing like how BYU fans imagined it would happen. BYU started slowly, facing a deficit after the first quarter, before pouncing on the cowboys in the second quarter on their way to a 30-3 win. The game brought about what...
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BYU wins at Wisconsin!
BYU fans witnessed history yesterday as the Cougars went into Camp Randall and beat the 6th ranked Badgers at their own game. In tonight's episode, the Bros discuss the improbable victory, how it happened, and what it means for BYU's football program going forward. How good is BYU's offensive…
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BYU brings fans back to earth with loss to Cal
After a week of hyped expectations, BYU football was brought back to earth with a loss to Cal at home. The loss has left fans asking a lot of questions: Was Arizona really that bad? Is Cal even good? Which team is the real BYU--the one that beat Arizona on the road or the one that laid an egg...
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BYU beats Arizona, awaits Cal
BYU's win over Arizona breathed fresh life into the program. The Bros discuss everything about the Cougars' upset over the Wildcats, from Tanner Mangum's performance to the defensive game plan to Jeff Grimes's new offense. What did BYU do right? What mistakes did they make? How much did this win...
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BYU 2018 Season Preview, and Breaking Down Arizona w/ Michael Lev
It's game week! That means it's time for the Sports Bros' annual season preview show! Tonight the Bros give you their season predictions, break down the depth chart, and dissect the big announcement about BYU's starting quarterback. They also break down the season opener against the Arizona...
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BYU Football Difference-Makers w/ Jared Lloyd
With the football team in the thick of fall camp, BYU fans are looking for encouragement following an abysmal 2017 football season. Is there a problem having a quarterback controversy, or does competition really produce results? How has the Merril Hoge explosion affected the team? Do all these...
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BYU fall camp
BYU fall camp is in full swing, and the Sports Bros are breaking down everything from the much-debated quarterback controversy to the question marks with the defensive backs. Is this the year the tight ends make a comeback on campus? Will the defensive line be able to create pressure? What's with...
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Sports Bros Podcast: BYU Hoops Searching for Answers after San Diego Loss
It's another 20-win season for BYU basketball, but after another terrible loss--this time to Dan Diego--it doesn't exactly feel like a successful season. After a third loss to a bad WCC team, fans are clamoring for coaches to be fired, or for the program to somehow change course. The Bros discuss...
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LSU's Jeff Grimes as new BYU OC
On a special edition of the Sports Bros Podcast, the Bros welcome Ross Dellenger of the Advocate to discuss his reports that BYU will be hiring Jeff Grimes as its new offensive coordinator. Grimes is apparently turning down big money at LSU for this opportunity, and Dellenger was one of the first...
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Reaction: Ty Detmer Out as BYU Offensive Coordinator
The first domino fell in what is sure to be a busy off-season for BYU football. Ty Detmer was released of his offensive coordinator duties this afternoon, after BYU finished 4-9 with one of the worst offenses in the country. Many fans had been calling for this action by mid-season, but now that...
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Live Call In Podcast for Mourning BYU Fans
Wanna vent about BYU? Need a shoulder to cry on after seeing the Cougars lose their 8th game this season? Want to tell the Bros what you really think of them? Tonight is your chance! Beginning at 9:00 PM MST, the Bros will be taking live calls from BYU fans looking for a place to mourn. Call…
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Sports Bros Podcast: Jamal Willis talks BYU blunders
Tonight the Bros welcome BYU legend Jamal Willis to talk about his observations of the BYU offense, particularly the running back corps. Is Ula Tolutau good enough to keep in the game despite his fumble troubles? Why isn't Riley Burt getting a chance? Has Trey Dye earned more touches or is he...
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Sports Bros Podcast: Brian Logan discusses BYU coaching
After another poor showing on homecoming night, BYU fell to Boise State 24-7 and dropped to 1-5 on the 2017 football season. The offense had a promising first drive to take a quick lead, but yielded very little progress the rest of the night. To top off the struggles, the Cougars burned the...
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Should BYU fire someone?
Following their fourth straight defeat at the hands of in state rival Utah State, BYU is reeling. With two quarterbacks banged up and one of the worst offenses in in nation, Cougar fans are starting to get restless. Making things worse, BYU has a quarterback quandary on their hands. Beau Hoge…
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Sports Bros Podcast: Tim McTyer & BYU vs. Utah State
Tonight the Bros welcome former BYU cornerback Tim McTyer to talk about Cougar's 1-3 start and how the Cougs can right the ship. Is the defense good like they showed against Utah and LSU or sub-par like it looked against Wisconsin? Are the young corners living up to their hype? What is the…
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BYU Bye Weeks Blues with Margin Hooks
A 1-3 start to the 2017 season has BYU football searching for answers. The offensive side of the ball in particular is looking for an identity to hang their hat on. The Bros are joined by BYU great wide receiver Margin Hooks to discuss the Cougars' difficulties. Why isn't the WR group standing…
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Holy War Debrief and Wisconsin preview
BYU's offense continues to struggle against tough competition, including in a loss to Utah. Now the Cougars welcome Wisconsin, a perennial Big 10 power, into Provo. Tonight the Bros are joined Jake Kocorowski (@JakeKocoB5Q) of SB Nation's Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) to talk about this weekend's...
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BYU Looks to Rebound for Holy War
Tonight the Bros welcome former BYU quarterback Ryan Hancock (@rhancoug17) to discuss the Cougars' offensive woes and what they need to do to prepare for the Holy War. What is wrong with Tanner Mangum? Why can't the running game get going? Is the offense as bad as it looks 2 games in? The Bros…
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Can BYU beat LSU?
Hurricane Harvey has pushed BYU's showdown with LSU to the Superdome in New Orleans. How will this affect both teams? Is LSU better prepared by recent history for this last-minute change? LSU beat writer Ross Dellenger joins the show to break down the LSU Tigers and talk about some significant...
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2017 BYU Football Season Preview
Oh the glorious time of game week is upon us! College football is officially back on Saturday afternoon. BYU kicks off its 2017 campaign against Portland State on Saturday, which means it's time for the annual season preview show for the Sports Bros. Game by game predictions, Twitter…
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BYU Football Camp Report with Zak Hicken
BYU is finishing up training camp this week and starting to focus on Portland State. After a long summer, where does BYU stand? Zak Hicken joins us to discuss the story lines heading into week one for the Cougars. He discusses the stregnths for this seasons team, and the weaknesses. We'll also…
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Jared Lloyd (@JaredrLloyd) talks BYU fall camp
Live at 9:00 MST, the Bros talk with the Daily Herald's Jared Lloyd (@JaredrLlod) about BYU's progress in fall camp. Are the tight ends for real? How's the RB competition going? What about the Mo Langi factor? The Bros also revive the eternal discussion of whether a G5 conference would help BYU's...
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Nicolle Williams and BYU Offense
Although Jamaal Williams has moved onto bigger and better things in the NFL, his mother, Nicolle, joins the program to talk about her son, the all-time leading rusher in BYU history. Also, tight ends are a big story so far in fall camp. Is BYU returning to their glory days of featuring the lost…
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BYU Fall Camp Thoughts
Gone are the memorable Taysom Hill and Jamaal Williams. Gone is the ball hawk Kai Nacua and wrecking ball Harvey Langi. These departures beg the question: How is this year's BYU team expected to perform against another tough schedule? This year, the QB situation is settled. At starter anyways.…
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BYU without Jamaal Williams and Eric Mika
A week ago, BYU basketball got news Eric Mika would not be coming back to school, but will instead pursue his NBA dream. BYU Football also lost a key contributor, Jamaal Williams, to graduation. Mika and Williams were the focal points for both programs. Replacing them won't be easy. But who has…
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BYU Hoops Moves on to WCC Tournament
BYU shocked the world last week when they beat the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the undefeated #1 team in the land. They also beat the Zags in Spokane for the third straight year. Now that the hangover from the historic win is in the review mirror, how will BYU respond in Las Vegas at the WCC tournament?...
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Instant BYU vs Gonzaga reaction
5 minutes ago, BYU beat #1 ranked Gonzaga on the road. The Bros give isntant analysis on this historic win.
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St. Mary's Exposes BYU's Weaknesses
It's not news that BYU basketball has struggled this year, but it was still a bit shocking to see St. Mary's dismantle the Cougars in the Marriott Center Saturday night. The famously efficient and annoyingly patient Gaels shut down BYU's thin bench, shot lights out from the field, and slowed the...
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BYU to Host Top-Ranked Gonzaga
One week after BYU mens basketball lost yet another head scratcher (Santa Clara), the Cougars play host to the nation's only undefeated team: top-ranked Gonzaga. BYU had previously never lost to Santa Clara in WCC play, but fell to the Bronco's last Thursday on the road. The road difficulties...
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BYU posts another terrible loss
We all knew it was coming: another BYU loss to a terrible team. It's become a habit of this Cougar Hoops squad the past few seasons, so Saturday's loss to San Diego seemed inevitable. But that doesn't mean it's not incredibly frustrating to BYU fans. Tonight the Bros discuss the seemingly...
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Talking BYU hoops w/ Steve Pierce
Tonight the Bros welcome Steve Pierce (@PostJimmer) to talk BYU hoops! Knee-deep in league play, BYU has already narrowly escaped its annual terrible WCC loss and has received its first shalacking by St. Mary's. The Cougars' next major test is against Gonzaga on February 2. Can they avoid a loss...
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BYU Sports Looking Back, and Looking Forward
It's a new year already, a great time to look toward the future of BYU sports as well as reflect on 2016's ups and downs. BYU sports had a lot of headlines in 2016. Which was the biggest? Which sports teams do the fans think had the most success in 2016? 2017 promises to hold lots of fun stories…
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BYU vs Wyoming Poinsettia Bowl Preview
It's the most wonderful time of the year for BYU sports fans. It's bowl week for the football team and the basketball is gearing up for conference play. This Wednesday, BYU faces a familiar foe in Wyoming at the Poinsettia bowl. The Cougars and Cowboys look to renew a rather vicious rivalry that...
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Reevaluating BYU Hoops
BYU basketball hasn't looked great lately, losing to Valpo, Utah Valley, and USC and playing less than stellar in wins over Utah State and Weber State. As the team has struggled, many fans (like, for example, Big Bro) have doubted the team's ability to achieve goals like making it to the tourney…
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Is BYU Hoops Letting Cougar Nation Down?
While football rests up for the bowl game, the Sports Bros shift their focus to basketball. Tis the season, right? Entering the 2016 mens basketball season, Dave Rose's squad at BYU had higher expectations than perhaps any year under his tutilage, save Jimmers senior year. However, after a...
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Recapping BYU Football 2016 Season
With the regular season in the books for the 2016 BYU Football team, there's lots to talk about. End of season grades, surprises, and of course MVP's of each unit. Any BYU fan would have taken 8 wins to begin the season, but the way those 4 losses came about has BYU fans continuing to wonder…
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BYU Hoops Makes Statement, Football Seniors Prepare for Home Finale
In a solo edition of the Sports Bros Podcast, little Bro goes at it alone to discuss the fun week in BYU sports. BYU Womens soccer gets some love from little bro, as they unfortunately get eliminated in the sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. In Las Vegas, the BYU mens basketball team continues to...
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BYU Hoops Hype Train, Football Goes Bowling
After the BYU team beat Southern Utah 37-7 on Saturday, there were some mixed reactions. Including from The Bros. Tanner Mangum outrushed Taysom Hill while Taysom threw for over 300 yards. Both were a little unexpected surprises. However, was it all positive coming out of a game BYU was favored…
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Election Day and BYU Independence
Happy Election Day, Cougar fans! If the fate of the nation has got you down, tune in to tonight's episode for a half hour of BYU sports talk! As America decides who will govern the free world, the Bros discuss more important matters such as: Was BYU's 17-point victory over Cincinnati enough to...
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Tom Groeschen talks Cincy, plus BYU Hoops!
How are BYU fans feeling entering the final third of the season? The Cougars' 4-4 record feels a bit disappointing to some, given how close BYU came in all of their losses, but many feel the season is a huge success given the schedule and the new system and coache. Luckily, the soft November...
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BYU's bye week to-do list with Brian Logan
Tonight the Bros are joined by Brian Logan to discuss what BYU needs to work on during the bye week, what impact getting healthy will have on the team, and more. BYU yet again lost a close game, this time to Boise State on the smurf turf, 28-27. The BYU defense did their part, scoring off two...
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Big 12 Dead, BYU's "Spudding" Rivalry Alive
On Monday, the Big 12 Conference announced their plans, or lackthereof, for expansion. Most of BYU nation was crushed to hear the news after the conference had flirted with the Cougars for the better part of 2 years. The Bros discuss their thoughts on the news and its impact for BYU moving…
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Is Mississippi State a Trap Game for BYU?
BYU dominated Michigan State last week, pulling off one of the bigger wins in recent memory for the program. Next up is a tricky contest with Mississippi State (2-3), before a showdown with ranked Boise State. Could this be a trap game for the Cougars? While Mississippi State hasn't shown an...
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