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Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

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BYU Football
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BYU
Kevin Young
Fall Camp
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Gary Bohannon
NIL
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Jake Retzlaff
Ollie Gordon
Zach Wilson
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BYU Basketball
Transfer Portal
Camp Kalani
Aaron Torres Podcast
West Virginia Mountaineers
Arizona Wildcats

Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) keeps you up-to-date on all things BYU Sports. We not only cover football & basketball, but we dive into recruiting, baseball, soccer, and more. For insight that you can't get anywhere else, tune into 103.9/ 98.3 FM. Monday-Friday from 2-6 PM MST. Follow us on social media @espnthefan & interact with us using #ESPNTheFan.

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.

Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.

Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)

Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:

Apple Podcasts:

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.

Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)

Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:

Apple Podcasts:

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.

Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)

Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:

Apple Podcasts:

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Host

Ben Criddle
Host of Cougar Sports, providing detailed updates and insightful commentary on BYU athletics, particularly football and basketball.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • Content is fine. Audio is terrible.

    Dumb intro music twice as loud as Ben. Ads are the same. Just fix the audio, not that hard.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    spspspspspspspsspsps
    United States2 months ago
  • Strong guest lineups make the show

    While I will be clicking the delete, off, or fast forward buttons during any future Kevin Reynolds appearances, Criddle’s show remains a great way to get one’s daily dose of BYU sports.

    Guest commentators have increasingly consisted of his sponsors of late for whatever reason. Having noted that, the show still secures an interesting lineup of player interviews and commentary from former players and media personalities with current and/compelling takes re: BYU sports. The practice reports and d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Let’s Go Cougs
    United States5 months ago
  • My review after many years of listening

    Love Ben. My wife listens too and tells me “He’s making up words!” I tell her no those are real words LOL. I love his enthusiasm and his pontification as he ideates on my favorite passion. He makes the long summers more tolerable. I never miss a podcast. I love Gurney. He’s my favorite “Scooby doo” impersonator. He has such insightful and excellent takes. And “Ronald the Three Man Weaver” such a talent for such a young man that jumps right in and fills in with eloquence. Finally the guest are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TherealEdither
    United States6 months ago
  • Awesome Show

    Ben really knows his stuff and always has great guests and co-hosts. I really like ronald too. Lots of great content every weekday so I always have something to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonnyh22
    United States7 months ago
  • Best BYU podcast around!!

    I gotta start out saying that this is my favorite BYU podcast. Between all the interviews Ben does and all the first-hand knowledge he has, it's very entertaining and informative. With that being said, there is a massive drop off when Ben is absent. Nothing against Ron personally but he has the tendency to talk over his co hosts constantly when he is running the show. He will say the exact thing they do at the same time as if to take credit for what they are saying. I think he struggles a bit bu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BYU junkie
    United States8 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There are mixed feelings regarding the quality of commentary when primary hosts are absent, with some expressing a desire for improved consistency.
The dynamic between hosts and guests is often highlighted as a strong point, delivering valuable insights in an entertaining format.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth coverage of BYU sports and the engaging discussions surrounding team performance and recruitment strategies.

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1-12-26 - Sean Walker - KSL.com - Where does BYU currently stand in the latest AP Poll?
Q: What are BYU's key needs in the transfer portal right now?
The focus is on retention of past players but also signing key players to fill specific gaps left by graduates and those entering the portal.
1-12-26 - Sean Walker - KSL.com - Where does BYU currently stand in the latest AP Poll?
Q: How would you evaluate the impact of the Utah win for BYU?
Sean believes it was a legitimate win in a hostile environment and reflects positively on BYU's ability to win there after years of not doing so.
1-12-26 - Jonathan Tavernari - ESPN The Fan CBB Analyst - How far can BYU men’s basketball push this winning streak?
Q: Did JT just infer that he was defensive minded?
He pointed out that he ranks among the top five in defensive win shares in BYU history.
1-13-26 - Hour 3 - What makes the Marriott Center such a difficult environment play in?
Q: What do you see as TCU's chances against BYU?
TCU has a really good team and can play anyone tough, but they'll have to watch out for BYU's runs at the Marriott Center.
1-16-26 - Jared Blesoe - Former BYU WR - Is there a clear WR1 on BYU’s current football roster?
Q: Is there truly a wide receiver one on BYU's roster?
Jared comments that while there are several strong candidates, there's currently no clear WR1 as the players need to compete in spring practice.

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3. Bryan Kehl
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7. Lane Alo
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