The Locked On Cougars Podcast for Thursday, January 11, 2024
The BYU Cougars are looking to make 2024 much more successful on the gridiron and Jake Hatch delivered his "State of the BYU football program" speech as requested with Brigham Young University (BYU) looking to improve in multiple areas
Jake then addressed a number of questions posed to him by the SubText listeners, including thoughts on BYU basketball's chances of rebounding from a poor start in the Big 12 Conference, transfer portal targets for Kalani Sitake and co, among other queries
Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on what the retirement of Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban will have on the college football universe and how BYU will be affected and can pivot to benefit from the stunning news
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The State Of BYU Football Entering 2024 & Nick Saban's Sizeable Impact - January 11, 2024

Locked On Cougars podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the BYU Cougars. Hosted by Jake Hatch, the Locked On Cougars podcast provides your daily BYU Cougars fix with Jake’s unique insights and insider information as he provides expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things BYU Cougars. From the thrilling games at LaVell Edwards Stadium to hoop heaven’s Marriott Center and everywhere in between, the Locked On Cougars podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Cougars locker room and the Big 12. The Locked On Cougars podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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The BYU Cougars are looking to fill out the final two roster slots on the BYU men's basketball roster and head coach Kevin Young may be on the verse of adding another four-star talent in Kanon Catchings, who is expected to visit Brigham Young University (BYU) tomorrow and get a feel for what the BYU basketball program could mean for him as he seeks a new program. Jake Hatch then kicked off his summer position previews for Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program with a look at the running back position that will be headlined by emerging star LJ Martin, who will be flanked by Miles Davis, Pokaiaua Haunga and Hinckley Ropati as the foursome looks to get BYU back on track with their running game in the Big 12 Conference. Finally, the show wrapped up with notes on the transfer of All-Big 12 Freshman Kuhio Aloy from the BYU baseball program as he joined the Arkansas Razorbacks along with some thoughts on the passing of former BYU basketball coach Frank Arnold, who led BYU hoops to their lone Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament with Danny Ainge in 1981. Join the Locked On Cougars Subtext Community by clicking here! There is a free 14-day trial before you're charged anything Celebrate Jake's birthday by subscribing to The RPO Podcast on YouTube (Audio version soon too) by clicking here! Support Us By Supporting Our Locked On Podcast Network Sponsors!  Monopoly GO! - Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase LinkedIn - These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn Dot Com slash LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply eBay Motors - From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at eBayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to U.S. customers  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow the Locked On Cougars podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest with regards to the podcast and BYU sports news. Please remember to subscribe, enable notifications, rate and review the show. If you are interested in advertising with Locked On Cougars or the Locked On Podcast Network, please email us at LockedOnBYU@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BYU Basketball & Kevin Young Looking To Add Another Four-Star Talent To Big 12 Haul

The BYU Cougars may have looked a lot different in 2024 had University of Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham taken the Tennessee Volunteers head coaching position in 2010 and taken BYU football coach Kalani Sitake with him to Rocky Top as was detailed by Sitake this week as Jake Hatch and JT Wistrcill had some thoughts on the what-if scenario that may have occurred.  Jake and JT talked about the outcomes of what the state of college football may have looked like had Kyle Whittingham left the Utah Utes and if it would have still led to Kalani Sitake being the head coach of Brigham Young University or if he may have been the head man at Utah with Bronco Mendenhall remaining in place at BYU with both programs on a more even footing. Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on the hypothetical and reality of the Holy War rivalry between BYU and Utah if Whit had gone to Knoxville and why the relationship between Whittingham and Sitake is something that all Cougar and Ute fans can learn from as they maintain a civiility and friendship despite being on opposite sidelines of a fierce rivalry. Join the Locked On Cougars Subtext Community by clicking here! There is a free 14-day trial before you're charged anything Celebrate Jake's birthday by subscribing to The RPO Podcast on YouTube (Audio version soon too) by clicking here! Support Us By Supporting Our Locked On Podcast Network Sponsors!  Monopoly GO! - Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase LinkedIn - These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn Dot Com slash LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply eBay Motors - From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at eBayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to U.S. customers  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow the Locked On Cougars podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest with regards to the podcast and BYU sports news. Please remember to subscribe, enable notifications, rate and review the show. If you are interested in advertising with Locked On Cougars or the Locked On Podcast Network, please email us at LockedOnBYU@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Different Would BYU Football's Reality Be If Kalani Sitake Had Picked Tennessee?

The BYU Cougars recieved a commitment from Tualatin, Oregon prospect Nolan Keeney Thursday and Jake Hatch says that Keeney may offer the BYU football program and Cougar Nation by extension hopes that their quarterback position will not be the question mark it has become with Jake Retzlaff, Gerry Bohanon and McCae Hillstead, among others, hoping to prove themselves. Thursday also saw Kalani Sitake, Jay Hill and the Brigham Young University (BYU) defense add a player in former UCLA Bruin Choé Bryant-Strother and he carries on a family legacy started by his brother, former BYU basketball star Elijah Bryant, as he goes about looking to establish himself among a defensive front-seven that needs Power 4 experience he offers. Finally, the show wrapped up with Jake's impressions from media availability that the BYU men's basketball program held with head coach Kevin Young and junior guard Dallin Hall as Jake explains that he remains impressed with the inner drive that "KYU" exudes and why it appears he is well on his way to establishing a baseline for how BYU will operate under his direction.  Join the Locked On Cougars Subtext Community by clicking here! There is a free 14-day trial before you're charged anything Celebrate Jake's birthday by subscribing to The RPO Podcast on YouTube (Audio version soon too) by clicking here! Support Us By Supporting Our Locked On Podcast Network Sponsors!  Monopoly GO! - Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase LinkedIn - These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn Dot Com slash LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply eBay Motors - From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at eBayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to U.S. customers  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow the Locked On Cougars podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest with regards to the podcast and BYU sports news. Please remember to subscribe, enable notifications, rate and review the show. If you are interested in advertising with Locked On Cougars or the Locked On Podcast Network, please email us at LockedOnBYU@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BYU Football May Have Found A QB That Answers Their Big 12 Questions & Prayers

The BYU Cougars are in the summer conditioning period of their calendar with summer camps taking place at Brigham Young University (BYU) and official visits happening for Kalani Sitake and his coaching staff and that is extended out to Connor, Trevor and Austin Pay, with the trio joining the podcast to check in on how they're doing with the BYU football season on its way. Austin clarified for BYU fans what his recruiting status is right now and if he plans to make an official visit to Provo while Trevor explained what it's been like just home from a mission and working out while Connor explained what his final offseason as a college football player looks and feels like as he prepares to lead BYU in their second season in the Big 12 Conference. Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on which brother is the strongest, best athlete, one that is ranked in the top-100 in the world at the moment and what it's like to be part of a family that has produced four college offensive linemen, among a number of different topics Jake Hatch as the the Brothers Pay covered in this episode. Join the Locked On Cougars Subtext Community by clicking here! There is a free 14-day trial before you're charged anything Celebrate Jake's birthday by subscribing to The RPO Podcast on YouTube (Audio version soon too) by clicking here! Support Us By Supporting Our Locked On Podcast Network Sponsors!  Monopoly GO! - Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase LinkedIn - These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn Dot Com slash LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply eBay Motors - From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at eBayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to U.S. customers  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow the Locked On Cougars podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest with regards to the podcast and BYU sports news. Please remember to subscribe, enable notifications, rate and review the show. If you are interested in advertising with Locked On Cougars or the Locked On Podcast Network, please email us at LockedOnBYU@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brothers Pay Living The 'Dream' As BYU Football Enters Summer Prep Period

The BYU Cougars continue to build out Kevin Young's vision for the BYU men's basketball program with the hires of Will Voigt and Tim Fanning as BYU basketball assistant coaches and it's clear that what KYU hopes to build at Brigham Young University (BYU) will have a sturdy foundation while also allowing his players to live their dreams in the NBA and elsewhere. Jake Hatch then talked about the impending visit of Jamari Phillips to BYU and what his possible addition to the BYU hoops program could do to take an already-strong lineup and embolden it even further with the thought that there could be role players in Provo that are top-tier recruits and that's only going to make the Cougar Cagers that much better. Finally, the show wrapped up with some reaction to Daniel Schneeman and Justin Sterner making strong Major League Baseball debuts as former BYU baseball stars and a look at what the BYU football program did to woo four-star prospect Micah Matthews on his recent visit to Provo and if Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick and the rest of the Cougars can land his commitment. Join the Locked On Cougars Subtext Community by clicking here! There is a free 14-day trial before you're charged anything Celebrate Jake's birthday by subscribing to The RPO Podcast on YouTube (Audio version soon too) by clicking here! Support Us By Supporting Our Locked On Podcast Network Sponsors!  Monopoly GO! - Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase LinkedIn - These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn Dot Com slash LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply eBay Motors - From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at eBayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to U.S. customers  FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow the Locked On Cougars podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest with regards to the podcast and BYU sports news. Please remember to subscribe, enable notifications, rate and review the show. If you are interested in advertising with Locked On Cougars or the Locked On Podcast Network, please email us at LockedOnBYU@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The State Of BYU Football Entering 2024 & Nick Saban's Sizeable Impact - January 11, 2024

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