Know the Foe: Rod Zundel
Summary
Hosts Mitch Harper and Nate Slack preview BYU’s matchup against Utah Tech, featuring Rod Zundal, the voice of the Trailblazers. Zundal analyzes Utah Tech’s struggles with finishing drives and the uncertainty surrounding their quarterback competition, which includes Bronson Barin, CJ Tiller, and Deacon Hill. The conversation also highlights former BYU receiver Prince Zombo’s role in the Trailblazers' offense and reveals that Utah Tech head coach Lance Anderson personally recruited the Bachmeier family to Stanford.
Topics discussed
Show intro and hosts
Game preview: BYU vs Utah Tech
Rod Zundal intro and past predictions
No bold predictions this year
Utah Tech talent and missing ingredient
Fixable issues and practice vs game performance
Translating practice success to game day
Quarterback competition and Deacon Hill injury
QB options: Barin, Tiller, and Hill
Finding the starter and avoiding 2-QB system
Family reunion angle and Prince Zombo
Zombo's progress and receiver depth
Reliance on transfers and QB protection
Keeping QB clean against BYU defense
Lance Anderson and Bear Bachmeyer connection
Recruiting history with Bachmeyer family
Coach Anderson knows Bear's dual-threat style
Sponsorship breaks and ads
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