Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU) Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

9-9-26 - Hour 2 - Is Preston Rex RB 2 going into the game against UofA?

Sep 10, 2026 · 40m

Summary

Ben Criddle welcomes Wally Joyner to celebrate his induction into the BYU Athletic Hall of Fame. They discuss Joyner's 1983 All-American season, his 16-year MLB career, and the "glory era" of BYU athletics in the 1980s. The conversation also covers his friendship with Keith Knight and the culture of the program. The episode concludes with a segment featuring BYU running back Preston, who reflects on his position switch and the team's preparation for Arizona.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Dupixent for asthma management Sponsor: ChatGPT Work for data organization Sponsor: Indeed Sponsored Jobs for hiring Sponsor: Odeon Menswear apparel BYU Athletic Hall of Fame induction announcement Wally Joyner intro and career highlights Recalling the 1980s BYU athletic era Stories from the 1980 BYU baseball team Golf banter and training at Smithfield House Developing swing mechanics and left-handed hitters Facing Rod Carew and lessons from Gene Mauch Best teammates: Braves Hall of Famers and Padres Dale Murphy's impact and video game memories Reaction to BYU Hall of Fame induction BYU baseball culture and coaching influence Connection to the Knight family and Swift Trucking Fan chants and closing the interview Sponsor: Odeon Menswear missionary gift Sponsors: Blaine Anderson and Redmond Relight Preston Rex interview: RB room and position change Sponsors: Redmond, Vela, ChatGPT, and Sephora
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