Why is BYU playing at Colorado State? + Dawson Baker & Dean Rueckert interviews
Summary
Mitch Harper questions the strategic logic of BYU’s 11th-ranked football team playing a road game against Group of 6 Colorado State, noting the schedule was altered after Arizona and Utah joined the Big 12. The episode also features interviews with basketball players Dawson Baker and Dean Rickert, who discuss the upcoming season and their excitement for the program. Additionally, Harper analyzes the matchup, highlighting Colorado State quarterback Hoss Haney’s skills and acknowledging BYU’s injury concerns regarding key defender Cial Sarah.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Zion's Bank Gold Checking Account
Show intro and upcoming Colorado State game preview
Why is BYU playing Colorado State? History and context
Scheduling logic: Big 12 requirements and G6 games
The lost Miami series and scheduling dominoes
Critique of the road game and alternative options
Sponsor: Zion's Bank community focus
Show promotion and subscription info
BYU Basketball: Practices begin, Baker and Rickert intro
Dawson Baker on fan support and injury recovery
Dean Rickert on learning and summer development
Coach Kevin Young's philosophy and evolution
Favorite non-conference games: Ohio State and SDSU
Big Monday scheduling and college basketball boom
Big 12 outlook and BYU's potential for top 4 seed
Final break and Colorado State stadium preview
Injury update: Cial Sarah and transparency
Colorado State QB Hoss Haney and offensive scheme
Game day coverage details and sign-off
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