The team already knows how to win. We had a great 4-2 record at home. The issue is winning on the road. How come our boys can’t overcome the hostile environments. Figure that out and we’ll have an 8 or 9 win team.
I just hope they go 7-5! They have the ability to do so. But man………. If they go 5-7 again oh boy. There will be some big headlines towards the end of the season.
Sat near the front row at the Iowa State game last year. It was embarrassing. The D-line and linebackers were dealing with many injuries at that point and they were pushed around. Batty appeared to be trying to play two positions and lost contain on the outside multiple times. Big play after big play went for long runs around his end of the line. The next two games against OU and OSU was much better as some people came back from injury. Hopefully Batty can dominate and get some more help from the interior and linebackers.
Who are the captains this year and what position do they playHow are they selected ?by their team mates?Players know who’s working hard who the leaders are that’s why I ask
It's pretty much impossible to have a "noticeably" good/great game being double-teamed, and it does make it more difficult to go hard every play with 2+ guys blocking you every play. Best he can do is keep the motor going and tie up as many players as possible until he gets the help he needs for some freedom! Wouldn't THAT be nice!!!
O-line and D- line are the key. Last year they stunk. I see little or no improvement in personnel on the lines. As the qb goes so goes BYU. last years performance leaves no confidence in Retzlaff. Hope Gary can step up, but not optimistic.
I agree when you say the BYU can surprise some people. The talent was there last year but the Oline looked stuck in the mud until the last two games. That was absolutely a coaching issue. So much was made about Utah having injuries, but BYU had many big injuries also. Starting QB, half the Dline, receivers, two starting safeties, running backs, best linebacker etc etc. Many improvements have been made which gives me high hopes. I also find it interesting that Rising is being heralded because he won the PAC 12 titles, yet Bohanon is hardly spoken about even though he is the only returning Big 12 champion in that position.
Just don’t have confidence in the cougars to win. Coaches do not seem to be able to adjust and change when things go badly. Injuries and Retzlaff game ending interceptions will be the norm. 6-6 would be a miracle season. Anything better than 3-9 will be gravy.
@@aisaxonawiat6484 Have been a Cougar Club Member since 80. Class of 78, I hope they do well, but I am not unrealistic in what the season will bring. I do not believe in fantasy.
Cougs won 11, 10, and 8 games in the 3 seasons before 2023. 2023 was an anomaly at 5-7. BYU coaches adjusted accordingly after the down year in 2017, and they will adjust again. Give it time. I need not remind you that Utah went 5-7 in back to back years while adjusting to the Power Conference grind.
So just because the players know the play book all of a sudden means they’re going to win games? Isn’t that apart of football? You do know that other teams know their play book right? Other teams will come out swinging. Just because the players know the scheme better doesn’t mean they’re going to win a bunch of more games. It’s all about execution.
The team already knows how to win. We had a great 4-2 record at home. The issue is winning on the road. How come our boys can’t overcome the hostile environments. Figure that out and we’ll have an 8 or 9 win team.
I just hope they go 7-5! They have the ability to do so. But man………. If they go 5-7 again oh boy. There will be some big headlines towards the end of the season.
Oline, Oline, Oline…key for QB, RBs, and WRs.
Sat near the front row at the Iowa State game last year. It was embarrassing. The D-line and linebackers were dealing with many injuries at that point and they were pushed around. Batty appeared to be trying to play two positions and lost contain on the outside multiple times. Big play after big play went for long runs around his end of the line. The next two games against OU and OSU was much better as some people came back from injury. Hopefully Batty can dominate and get some more help from the interior and linebackers.
Thats good, we need BYU to be hungry and mad
IF they beat utah and get 6 wins ill be happy. I'm already stocking up on byu ice cream to drown my sorrows in though.
With Sa'ili gone, there isn't any real reason to think the d-line will be any better against the run or pass than last year, unfortunately
Who are the captains this year and what position do they playHow are they selected ?by their team mates?Players know who’s working hard who the leaders are that’s why I ask
It's pretty much impossible to have a "noticeably" good/great game being double-teamed, and it does make it more difficult to go hard every play with 2+ guys blocking you every play.
Best he can do is keep the motor going and tie up as many players as possible until he gets the help he needs for some freedom!
Wouldn't THAT be nice!!!
O-line and D- line are the key. Last year they stunk. I see little or no improvement in personnel on the lines. As the qb goes so goes BYU. last years performance leaves no confidence in Retzlaff. Hope Gary can step up, but not optimistic.
It going to be Retzlaff, count on it.
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I agree when you say the BYU can surprise some people. The talent was there last year but the Oline looked stuck in the mud until the last two games. That was absolutely a coaching issue. So much was made about Utah having injuries, but BYU had many big injuries also. Starting QB, half the Dline, receivers, two starting safeties, running backs, best linebacker etc etc. Many improvements have been made which gives me high hopes. I also find it interesting that Rising is being heralded because he won the PAC 12 titles, yet Bohanon is hardly spoken about even though he is the only returning Big 12 champion in that position.
What about reporting on BYU athletes in the Olympics?
Sitake: win(ning season) or go home.
Gerry should be the be the starter. Hope the line is much better than last year. The coaches are very good!
Just don’t have confidence in the cougars to win. Coaches do not seem to be able to adjust and change when things go badly. Injuries and Retzlaff game ending interceptions will be the norm. 6-6 would be a miracle season. Anything better than 3-9 will be gravy.
If you really believe that, why bother following them?
@@aisaxonawiat6484 Have been a Cougar Club Member since 80. Class of 78, I hope they do well, but I am not unrealistic in what the season will bring. I do not believe in fantasy.
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Cougs won 11, 10, and 8 games in the 3 seasons before 2023.
2023 was an anomaly at 5-7. BYU coaches adjusted accordingly after the down year in 2017, and they will adjust again. Give it time. I need not remind you that Utah went 5-7 in back to back years while adjusting to the Power Conference grind.
Shorten your podcast and get to the point. You could certainly do this program in 20 minutes or less.
Anyone EXPECTING 6 or more wins is delusional.... it's a BIG win for the team if they win 6 and reach a bowl game
They will do much better.
If we get less than 6 wins, Kalani should be gone.
So just because the players know the play book all of a sudden means they’re going to win games? Isn’t that apart of football? You do know that other teams know their play book right?
Other teams will come out swinging. Just because the players know the scheme better doesn’t mean they’re going to win a bunch of more games.
It’s all about execution.