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While the dream isn't over, it took a dark turn this week for BYU Football and Jake the... well the offense in general. Matt goes over the problems and if he thinks they can be fixed in time.

The nightmare continues for Kyle Whittingham and Co. Six straight losses, but will it continue? Or did Matt see a glimmer of hope in the Colorado blowout loss?

The Utah Jazz continue to perform as they need. Keep games close, get the important reps and minutes to the young guys and then ultimately losing. Is this what Matt wants to see moving forward? And what about trades? He'll let you know.

Well, if you were lucky enough to get a jersey/sweater from the release for the Utah Hockey Club, it may not be the best product in the world... Matt goes over what could be the worst merchandise drop in history.

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The Holy War. Not much else needs to be said, but Matt will say it anyway! 

Matt finally comes clean about something the spelunkers probably already knew. He also officially retires a nickname!

BYU survived a game they regularly lost in the past and the Utah hierarchy canNOT stand it! Matt reacts to the meltdown.

Hey! The Jazz are playing games too! (Apparently) Matt shoots down a dream of Jazz fans and explains the veteran minutes in recent games.

Lastly, the athletics revolution at BYU continues and this time in Men's Basketball! Who is the new talent and is he really a LOTTERY PICK!?

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Rivalry week is here (a little too early in the season, but too late in the day)! BYU faces off against the University of Utah. Who ya got!?!? 

Matt breaks down what is happening with the QB situation with Utah and why it may be a strategy that Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham is dusting off. He also will give is prediction and even a SCORE!

Real Salt Lake bows out meekly in the first round. While it does hurt, the season was still a resounding success!

Matt also gives a quick word on the Utah Jazz and why the timing of the rebuild could be perfect. 

Lastly, Matt gives his pick for Game of the Year! What is it? Listen to the end to find out!

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BYU is starting to earn Matt's respect, but not the respect of the AP Poll... Listen to how Matt feels about Jake the Mistake and how the rest of the season will go for the Cougars.

Can we say it now? The wheels have completely fallen off of this Utah team. The offense is terrible. The defense is playing too many snaps and now they benched the QB they had "all the faith in the world" in for a "spark". Matt breaks down the dim reality of this once bright season.

It's still early in the season, but the blue line is a source of genuine trouble for The Club. What does Matt see GM Bill Armstrong doing as the calendar turns to November?

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SHOW NOTE: Matt recorded and posted this episode BEFORE the news of University of Utah Offensive Coordinator Andy Ludwig's resignation. Needless to say, Matt called another one!

Join Matt as he breaks down the thrilling BYU victory over Oklahoma State on Friday night. Matt dives into the game-winning touchdown, the performance of BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (who earns a new nickname from Matt), and the overall implications for the Cougars' season.

Next, Matt shifts his focus to the struggling Utah Utes offense. He analyzes the team's recent struggles, discusses potential solutions, and explores the impact on the future.

On the soccer front, Matt celebrates Real Salt Lake's historic win, setting a new club record. He highlights the key players, discusses the significance of the victory, and looks ahead to RSL's upcoming matches.

Finally, Matt wraps up the episode by praising the Utah Hockey Club's play. He discusses their recent performances, the exciting players to watch, and why the Utah Hockey Club remains the most entertaining team in the league.

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Utah fans, this may be it for you this season... Matt details what he saw and why there is little hope on either side of the ball.

BYU fans, bowl eligible!? FAVORITES to win the Big 12 now?!?! Just what is going on in Provo!? Matt tries to make sense of what is brewing in LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Why is BYU Men's Basketball rated so lowly in the preseason Big 12 coaches poll?? Matt tells you why.

Lastly, the Most Entertaining team in the NHL!! Also, the only UNDEFEATED team in league history! (thus far). What makes them so much fun? Matt gives you some hints.

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In this week's show, Matt gets some vindication. He was right!!!

Then, he gives his inaugural season prediction for The Club! It's rosier than you might think...

For a bye week, BYU and Utah did very well! Matt tells you where each school is in the AP Poll and his outlook for the next phase of the season. (Hint: He still doesn't trust the BYU QB or offense).

The Utah Jazz just said the quiet part out loud: they are finally rebuilding. "Player development" is the mantra this year.

RSL number 3!? Matt will tell you if it can happen.

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This week, Matt expresses his frustration with BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff's performance in the second half of the game against Baylor. (Hint: he still doesn't think this is the guy...)

He also rants about Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham's handling of the never ending quarterback situation, which he calls "The Rising Saga." 

Finally, Matt briefly discusses the need for Real Salt Lake to improve their defense heading into the Major League Soccer playoffs.

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The Utah defense is legitimate! Matt talks about what impressed him most from the Utes' big win in Stillwater.

Wait, what just happened? Late night chaos in Provo leads BYU to the Top 25! Is this kind of winning sustainable? Matt will tell you.

RSL is SECOND in MLS. That is NOT a typo! 

Utah Hockey Club locked up and locked in one of the brightest young stars in the NHL. Matt is very excited.

And lastly, another indie game is stealing away Matt's free time. What game is it?

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Were you worried in that first half Ute fans? Matt wasn't, and he'll tell you why and why the Utes are in good hands moving into the post Rising era.

Don't be a stat sheet stan! Why Matt STILL thinks the QB 1 in Provo is not the right choice and why the stat sheet can lie.

Maybe NOW is the time to hit the panic button RSL fans. However! This season is still a massive success for Pablo Mastroeni and Co. Matt tells you why this panic button is different.

Matt closes with an important message about gaming. Play what YOU want to play, NOT what others think you SHOULD be playing!

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