By Keith Shirts
Keith Shirts discusses BYU Sports.
A pair of undefeated teams playing in December? BIG GAME! Let's take a look at the very good Chanticleers football team and the problems they present. PLUS, the last couple of weeks have exposed a problem BYU has with their Football program....
In this episode, we remember Kyle Morrell -- the best defensive back in Cougar Football history. We look at BYU Football narratives ahead of the North Alabama game. Lastly, we study over the 2020-21 BYU Basketball roster and non-conference schedule. Check...
The #9 BYU Cougars travel to take on the #21 Boise State Broncos on Friday night. What will it take for BYU to get their first win ever in Boise?
It has been awhile since BYU Football has been this fun to watch. Zach Wilson's command and trust in Dax Milne is thrilling stuff. Will it continue against Texas State? Hard to think it won't.
The Cougars have opened the season perfectly. Can they keep it going against UTSA? I think they should! Also, Zach Wilson has played the best 3 consecutive games of football by a BYU QB since 2009 -- and the nation...
BYU welcomes the LA Tech Bulldogs to LaVell Edwards Stadium. Cougars have looked great. Why? Also, what should we expect on Friday night?
In this episode of CougarCast: A break down of BYU Football's first released depth chart Can BYU's offense get out of the gates quickly? If they can, BYU's chances of winning increase immensely again Navy. Watching out for Navy Linebacker Diego Fagot. He's...
After the chaos of 2020, the BYU Cougars are indeed going to give playing football this season the old college try. After a mass overhaul of their schedule, what are some of the narratives surrounding the BYU Football program? How...
With teams canceling games due to COVID-19 vs. the Y in 2020, what does that mean for the Cougars? Can the Big Ten and Pac-12 teams claim Force Majeure if they still play their conference games?
With the cancellation of the NCAA tournament, the BYU Cougars won't get a chance to ever find out what their March Madness fate would've been. Strangely, that is probably good news for the legacy of this team, Yoeli Childs, and...
The BYU Basketball team is rollin'! After the huge win over #2 Gonzaga, the Cougars are in a rare spot. They may be able to earn a low seed. Plus, they have a chance to finally have success in a...
The last game of the 2019 season will be against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors played at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii. Can the Cougars slow down the Hawaii offense? Can BYU score enough points to potentially keep up?
A look into the decade of offense for BYU Football while naming the All-2010s Offensive Team. In this episode: Running Backs (2:30) Wide Receivers (22:30) Offensive Line (39:00) Tight Ends (48:00) Quarterbacks (1:05:00)
Take a look back on the decade of Cougar Football as Keith Shirts tries to make sense of where the program has been and what it all means.
BYU is going to have their hands full with the SDSU offense. And there will nothing on their hands with the Aztec offense. The question is, can BYU do enough offensively to finish the regular season with a road win?...
BYU take on their worst opponent of the season in the UMass Minutemen. Plus, Keith takes a look at Zach Wilson's future and Kalani Sitake's extension. Finally, a quick look at the Maui Invitational and the big question about Mark...
The BYU Cougars are going to play Idaho State. The Bengals are losers of their last 4 games. The Y has won 3 in a row. This game should go as expected. So, what is there to watch for? For...
The Cougars crucially brought the Wagon Wheel back home! Now, can they avoid the letdown game against the Liberty Flames. It'll be another question of defensive philosophy -- to Blitz or not to Blitz. Plus, there is a load of talent...
The Cougars head to Logan to take on Utah State for the Old Wagon Wheel. Can BYU avoid losing to the Aggies for a third consecutive game? Absolutely. Will they? Have I introduced you to the Kalani-coaster? Should be a good...
BYU is trending down. Boise State is trending up. To beat Boise State you have to play all 3 phases extremely well and sound for 60 minutes. Can BYU somehow find a way to do something they haven't done this...
A pair of 2-3 teams will meet on the gridiron in Tampa. Who could have ever predicted that it would be a super important and compelling watch? But it definitely is. What will Jaren Hall be like? Can Kalani outcoach Charlie Strong...
BYU heads to the Glass Bowl to take on Toledo! Sitting at 2-2 after the first 4 weeks is about as good as anyone expected, the next 4 games are the contests that will really tell where BYU is at...
The great CougarCast listeners have brought it this week. So, BONUS POD TIME! Listener email wonders if BYU would be more mentally prepared for USC if they were playing in LA Coliseum instead of LaVell Edwards Stadium. Listener makes the case. Plus,...
BYU beats Tennessee! Enjoy it, BYU plays to entertain. Kalani Sitake knows plenty about last play victories. Can they pull out some magic against USC? They need to. Plus, BYU can get further by embracing what they can do and...
The BYU Cougars and the Tennessee Volunteers are in disarray! So, what can we expect in Knoxville this weekend? Plus, a look into the start of Zach Wilson's career.
How important is beating Utah for BYU? Well, now that it has been 8 losses in a row since 2009, more important than ever. It goes WAY, WAY deeper than bragging rights. Plus, how is the actual game going to play...
On this week's episode: We've seen 34 games at BYU with Kalani Sitake as head coach. He is 17-17. What do we know about having him at the helm? He is a really good guy. And it is going to be...
This week's task for BYU Football is to figure out a way to put together more than 20 points. Northern Illinois' offense is really poor. Atrocious even. They are 1/2 a team. The issue is that their defense keeps them...
Here's what we learned for the Hawaii game: Provo, Utah is a house of horrors for the Hawaii football program. The defense had a (small picture) great, but (big picture) frustrating game plan and approach. The offense with Zach Wilson features one distinct...
Losing to Utah State is always a big indictment on the BYU Football program. What sort of changes will occur because of it? Zach Wilson vs. Tanner Mangum. The similarities of 2016 and 2018. Hawaii's offense is good. Stopping it is...
On this week's episode of CougarCast, Keith takes a look at how BYU has enough strength to keep up but doesn't have the speed. Plus, DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE AGGIES.
Chris Peterson is one of the 5 best coaches in college football. Why is he so tough to beat? Plus, how my favorite Sushi Chef reminded me and taught me about Tanner Mangum. Can BYU really improve to 4-1 with two road...
It is almost impossible to not be super optimistic about BYU Football. Frankly, fans should be! What's the harm in smiling, having fun, and believing? Nothing. So long as you don't freak out when the Cougars don't have as good of a...
The host of CougarCast has some exciting personal news! Plus, is it time to finally sell that property on Tanner Mangum island? Lastly, there probably isn't a good time for BYU to face a Top 10 opponent, but this really...
BYU picks up a season-opening victory over the University of Arizona. Let's take a look at the key aspects of the game plans constructed by the Y coaching staff to see how it was done. Plus, a discussion about jet...
In the season premiere of CougarCast, Keith discusses: -- BYU Football needs a shakeup. What if they tried this wild proposal? (3:30) -- The biggest hurdle and goal for the BYU Football program on the field is beating their rival, the University...
Keith and Tosh talk about the different angles and challenges of the renewal of the basketball Holy War rivalry.
Happy Thanksgiving! Another season comes to conclusion this Saturday. This year, it is mercifully over. Join Tosh and Keith as they discuss whether or not it matters if BYU stops Diocemy Saint Juste if they can't score any points. Then...
BYU welcomes the Minutemen of UMass to LaVell Edwards Stadium. Can the Cougars pick up a win on Senior Day? Tosh and Keith break it down.
Keith and Tosh discuss what is a "show me" week for BYU Hoops.
Keith and Tosh discuss the 2017 BYU Hoops season. We know that the Cougars are without Eric Mika. Are they also going to be without Nick Emery? Also, can BYU avoid losing to the teams they are better than?
Tosh and Keith continue to decipher the issues with BYU Football's disappointing season. Can BYU cover up their deficiencies enough to get a win on the road -- without their starting quarterback?
Tosh and Keith are jacked! The Cougars has beaten an FBS opponent! Now, the Fresno State Bulldogs.
