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“I believe Kamala Harris has a good chance of winning this election. We should support her candidacy.”

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  “Like many Americans who watched Thursday night’s presidential debate, I was too wired to sleep afterward. Unusually, I tuned in to the punditry on cable news and was glad I did. Shortly after the debate, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on CNN with Anderson Cooper. As I watched her calmly handle a barrage of questions, it struck me: President Joe Biden could gracefully step aside and endorse his capable vice president, who is young and energetic. I understand the skepticism. Didn’t Harris withdraw from the last Democratic primary just…

“Exciting development: Keba Keita joining BYU marks a significant change for the upcoming season.”

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Now that things have calmed down, how does this year’s lineup stack up against last season’s team that made it to the Big Dance? By simply signing a player, did BYU improve its basketball team compared to the one that impressed the Big 12, ranked in the AP Top 25, and had a brief stint in the NCAA Tournament? If we gauge the answer by height, weight, and performance, the answer is likely yes. The addition of Keba Keita, standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 231 pounds, is significant. It outweighs…

“BYU Football secures Andrew Williams despite competition from Big 12 rivals.”…

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“PROVO, Utah – BYU football strengthens its 2025 recruiting class with the addition of offensive tackle Andrew Williams from Kirksville, Missouri, just three hours east of where BYU head coach Kalani Sitake attended high school in Kirkwood, Missouri. Williams, a three-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, is ranked 993rd nationally.” Andrew Williams commits to BYU 100% committed to Brigham Young University!! Go Cougars,” wrote Williams on X. “Williams chose BYU over offers from Big 12 rivals Kansas, Iowa State, and Kansas State, all of which he visited officially…

BYU secures a pledge from rapidly emerging offensive tackle Andrew Williams…see more.

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Andrew Williams’ recruitment has gained significant momentum this summer. In June, the 6’7″, 275-pound offensive tackle received offers from Big 12 schools such as Iowa State, Kansas, and Kansas State, all following impressive performances at their camps. BYU extended an offer to Williams after he attended their camp in Provo earlier this month. TJ Woods and BYU hosted Williams on an official visit the following week, which ultimately led to his commitment today. The more exposure Williams got, the more college coaches recognized his potential. His frame is built for…

BYU transfer catcher Collin Reuter commits to Ole Miss, bringing him closer to home.

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On the same day Ole Miss baseball lost a right-handed pitcher, the Rebels also managed to fill a big void for their 2025 roster. On Sunday, it was revealed that BYU transfer catcher Collin Reuter has committed to play for Mike Bianco’s Diamond Rebels in 2025. His mother broke the news on social media. It is worth noting that Reuter still remains draft eligible (Jul. 14). Though Reuter is bringing his collegiate talents all the way from Utah, he’ll be entering a familiar scene. The 6-foot-3 catcher attended Magnolia Heights…

6 reasons to be optimistic about BYU football recruiting…Read more.

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BYU basketball has seen exceptional recruiting success under head coach Kevin Young in Provo. Young has secured top-tier talent such as NBA prospect Egor Demin, alongside promising college athletes like Elijah Crawford and Brody Kozlowski. The start of the Young era at BYU has been outstanding by all measures, fueling anticipation among fans for the upcoming basketball season this fall. Despite the recent surge in basketball momentum, BYU fans are questioning the state of football at their beloved school. Traditionally a football powerhouse, BYU’s gridiron program has struggled recently with…

TRENDING: College Football Fans Left Shocked Over Big 12 Eyeing Massive Title Sponsor Deal with Insurance Company…

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Subsidized time hasn’t arrived yet, but fans of David Foster Wallace’s “Infinite Jest” might find the idea of college football conferences getting sponsored amusing. College football has significantly changed from a decade ago. The legalization of player compensation through name, image, and likeness (NIL), relaxed rules on the transfer portal, and the Supreme Court’s decision allowing universities to pay players directly have dramatically altered the sport and college athletics overall. With the influx of money, players, coaches, schools, and even conferences are in a race to find new revenue sources.…

BYU Basketball Recruiting Notebook, 6/12: Kanon Catchings Update, Other Target…Read more.

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I recently wrote my final recruiting notebook over the weekend, but I wanted to share a quick update after Kanon Catchings’ visit since I know many BYU fans are eager for news about him. Kanon Catchings As I reported over the weekend, Kanon Catchings visited BYU on Tuesday. This was his first visit since being released from his National Letter of Intent from Purdue. The Cougars have a strong chance to land Kanon due to Tim Fanning’s relationship with him, the significant playing time he would likely receive at BYU,…

Frank Arnold, former head coach of BYU basketball, passes away at 89…Read more.

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The head coach who led BYU basketball to its deepest NCAA Tournament run has passed away.   BYU announced on Saturday that Frank Arnold, former head basketball coach from 1975 to 1983, had died at the age of 89. Arnold led BYU to an Elite Eight appearance in the 1981 NCAA Tournament, which is still the furthest the Cougars have advanced in their 31 tournament appearances. Frank Arnold guided BYU to the Elite Eight in 1981 Along with being a head coach at BYU, Arnold earned his Masters Degree from…

Kevin Young recognizes that each assistant brings specialized expertise to BYU basketball.

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On Thursday, BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young addressed the media for the first time since his April introduction.   The event, attended by more media than usual for a summer BYU basketball update, was held inside the Marriott Center Annex. As they walked onto the floor, the media saw former Utah big man Keba Keita shooting free throws in his new BYU gear. Richie Saunders and Dallin Hall, who had briefly entered the Transfer Portal, were also back in the Annex. BYU basketball coach Kevin Young officially has his…