Byu Football With Kalani Sitake

BYU crushed UMass last Saturday 51 - 9. Now the Cougars can move past the Minutemen and focus on the Utah State Aggies. Coach Kalani Sitake recaps last week's victory, talks about Harvey Langi stepping up for BYU running the football, and elaborates on what it would mean for the team and fans to close out the season on a four game winning streak. Wide Receiver Colby Pearson joined the show and shares an interesting story about him and his fiancé. As always a Q and A session from the audience is included.

BYU cruised to victory against SUU last Saturday. The Cougars played solid football and even had Tanner Mangum get some snaps under center. Now, BYU gets ready to take on the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. Corbin Kaufusi joins the broadcast as a special guest and talks about what it's like playing two sports at such a high level. Coach Kalani Sitake also talks about how much he loves having Kaufusi playing on defense for him. As always a Q and A session from the audience is included.

After a convincing win against the Cincinnati Bearcats, BYU looks ahead to the 5-4 Southern Utah Thunderbirds. The Cougars are no strangers to SUU football, especially since Assistant Head Coach Ed Lamb used to coach the Thunderbirds. Coach Sitake talks about why BYU can't afford to overlook any team on their schedule. Greg Wrubell and Marc Lyons welcome defensive back Dyon Lake to the show as well. Lake talks about immigrating from Liberia, why he decided to go to BYU, and what he thinks of Coach Sitake. As always a Q and A session from the audience is included.

After a bye week the BYU Cougars have yet another road game as they travel to Cincinnati to take on the 4-4 Bearcats. Listen to Coach Sitake discuss his preparation for Cincinnati and he did over the bye week. Greg Wrubell, Marc Lyons welcome special guest Micah Hannemann to the set. Micah talks about switching from corner to safet and the impact it's had on his career. He also talks family, coach and his interest in the Chicago Cubs and hopefully winning World Series. Coach Sitake gives us an insight on travelling and playing in all of these close games has impacted, and will continue to impact this young Cougar team. As always a Q and A session from the audience.  

On a short week the BYU Cougars travel to Boise this week to take one the Broncos of Boise State. BYU is looking to avenge last season drubbing. Listen to Coach Sitake, Greg Wrubell, Marc Lyons talk about the keys to that game, playing Boise and it they like playing on "the smurf turf." Coach Sitake talks about the love for the fans and how storming the field was wonderful. Special guest Sae Tautu joins the gang. The 6-4, 245 pound senior LB, Tautu reminisces about his time spent at BYU, and how he was almost a Utah Ute. Marc asks Sae about the "bend, but don't break defense." As always a Q and A session from the audience.    

The BYU Cougars are all smiles this week, after pulling out a magnificent 31-14 victory in East Lansing to even their record at 3-3.   Coach Sitake, Greg Wrubell, Marc Lyons talk about the keys to that game and how explosive their defense was in shutting down the Spartans. The guys also talk about the pre-game festivities, the loss of two Michigan State players and more. It was Coach Sitake's birthday and Coach Lavell's 86th birthday. Listen to Cougar Nation sing a wonderful rendition of Happy Birthday. Coach also talks about the impact coach Edwards had on him. Special guest Parker Dawe joins the gang. Dawe shares his touching story about becoming a scholarship player. Lastly, its homecoming Friday as the Cougars prepare for a tough SEC opponent Mississippi State. As always a Q and A session from the audience for Coach and Parker.  

The BYU Cougars are half-way through the 2016 season, which means Coach Sitake, Greg Wrubell, Marc Lyons talk about the first half of the season. The guys break down the exciting 55-52 victory over Toledo, and bring analytics in to the mix, that will "guarantee" victory for the Cougars. Jamaal Williams is the guest and discusses his record setting 286 yard rushing performance. Jamaal also enlightens the audience about how he has matured over the years, and what the coach's at BYU have meant to him over his career. Greg talks to Coach Sitake about the first ever meeting with Michigan State, and the travel plans to East Lansing. Lastly, Jamaal gives a can't miss two minute shout-out to everyone you could possibly think of. As always a Q and A session from the audience for Coach and Jamaal.

Greg Wrubell, Marc Lyons ask Coach Kalani Sitake about the chemistry of this football team. Marc loves two-point conversions, and asks coach his feelings on them.(You might be surprised by his response). The guys discuss the tough loss to West Virginia, and coach says "how proud" of the team he is as the "keep" fighting to the end. Senior stand-out Mitchell Juergens stops by the set and echoes coaches thoughts on the teams 1-3 record, and if the locker room is divided. Also, Juergens tells everyone what is it like to be a twin, and going from a non scholarship player, to a scholarship player, and facing for the first time ever, Toledo Rockets in a "must win" game for the cougars. Mitchell also goes in-depth about his Sports Illustrated article, and as always questions from the audience.   

Coach Kalani Sitake talks to Greg Wrubell and Marc Lyons about their tough 1-2 record to start the season.. Coach discusses the team's mindset for their upcoming road game as they will travel to FedEx field in Landover, Maryland to take on the undefeated West Virginia Mountaineers. Nick Kurtz stops by the show and tells his story about attending a junior college at Grossmont and his journey to BYU. The talented 6'6 senior talks about his touchdown catch and his relationship with the coaches. This is a must hear. As always questions from the audience.

Coach Kalani Sitake talks to Greg Wrubell and Marc Lyons about what went right , and what went wrong in last week's loss to in-state rival Utah. Coach gives us an insight into how he's preparing for BYU's home opener against the Pac-12 juggernaut UCLA Bruins. Coach is asked about the two-point conversion, penalties and more.  Special guest, Cougars junior linebacker Fred Warner. Warner discusses playing football at BYU, but being heavily recruited by Pac-12 schools. Warner also talks about growing up in Southern California and playing against buddies. 

BYU's new head football coach Kalani Sitake talks to hosts Greg Wrubell and Marc Lyons about his first win as a BYU Cougar. Also special guest, starting Cougars Middle linebacker Butch Pau'u. Pau'u opens up about how he came to BYU and how he was able to intercept the two-point conversion in the end zone. Lastly, it's rivalry week, as coach prepares for The University of Utah on Saturday.

Football season is ready for kick-off and BYU's new head coach Kalani Sitake is ready to answer your questions for the very first time. Greg Wrubell hosts from Lavell Edwards Stadium, with Marc Lyons and special guest starting Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill. Coach Sitake talks about what he's been doing to get the team ready for 2016 and especially the opener against Arizona, including a "big, strong and bulky" makeover in the weight room. 

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