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  • Deep Blue Returns

    Deep Blue Returns
    2023/08/23
    The Deep Blue podcast is making a comeback. New host Jason Shepherd dives into the real-life stories of former and current BYU Cougar athletes and coaches. These stories will awe, inspire, and excite you. The brand new season begins on August 29th. New episodes will post each Tuesday.
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    1 分
  • Zac Erekson Part 2: How One Decision Altered His Path Forever

    Zac Erekson Part 2: How One Decision Altered His Path Forever
    2025/06/10
    Zac Erekson didn't want to play football for BYU after the Cougars didn't offer him a scholarship out of Springville High School. So, why did he end up choosing the Cougars after his playing days at Dixie State? The current head coach of Snow College discusses his decision to play in Provo and why it was a disappointment on the field, but has led to numerous great outcomes in his life off the field. Zac also shares a deeply personal story of how his mother nearly placed him for adoption.
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    43 分
  • Zac Erekson Part 1: College Coach and Game Show Champ

    Zac Erekson Part 1: College Coach and Game Show Champ
    2025/06/03
    Many BYU fans might not recall Zac Erekson’s days on the Cougar football team, but his life's journey is nothing short of remarkable. The current head football coach of Snow College shares how he went from high school football coach to head coach of the Badgers. Erekson also gives us a sneak peek at some Snow College standouts heading to BYU in 2025 and recounts the unforgettable experience of competing on Family Feud with his family. It's part of a two-part extravaganza.
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    30 分
  • Lee Cummard: Coming Full Circle

    Lee Cummard: Coming Full Circle
    2025/05/27
    Lee Cummard never dreamed of playing at BYU—let alone coaching there. So why did a kid from Mesa, Arizona with offers from Pac-12 powerhouses choose what he called the “most vanilla” recruiting visit of them all? Find out how that decision shaped his life, launched his pro career, and eventually led him back to BYU as the new head coach of the women’s basketball program.
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    53 分
  • Feed Drop: Royal Legacy

    Feed Drop: Royal Legacy
    2025/05/20
    Jason Shepherd and the Deep Blue team will have another great episode next week. In the meantime, we are featuring one of BYUradio's other great sports podcasts. Royal Legacy dives deep into the family connections of BYU sports. This week's episode features Chris and Chloee Hoke. Chris is a former defensive tackle for the BYU Cougars and Pittsburgh Steelers, and Chloee just finished her freshman season on the BYU gymnastics team. They talk about the challenges of raising a family while playing in the NFL, how to embrace adversity, and what it means to their family to compete at BYU.
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    41 分
  • Coleby Clawson: The Hit Heard Around the World

    Coleby Clawson: The Hit Heard Around the World
    2025/05/13
    Coleby Clawson once made headlines with a hit that took down a Heisman winner—but now he’s tackling something even bigger. As BYU’s Assistant Athletic Director for Football Health and Performance, how is he using his own journey from overlooked recruit to standout linebacker to help today’s players stay strong, healthy, and ready to compete? Find out how Coleby’s experiences on the field shaped his career off it and why he’s determined to give back to the program that changed his life.
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    54 分
  • Fui Vakapuna: Grateful to God

    Fui Vakapuna: Grateful to God
    2025/05/06
    Former BYU and NFL running back Fui Vakapuna was known for his tenacity on the field—but today, he’s channeling that strength into something even more powerful. Why did he choose to leave football behind and dedicate his life to helping students feel seen, heard, and valued through BYU’s Office of Belonging? Find out how Fui overcame brain surgery, learned to walk again, and is now building connection and hope for the next generation of BYU students.
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    50 分
  • Practice Chats: BYU Football Defensive Backs

    Practice Chats: BYU Football Defensive Backs
    2025/04/29
    In this edition of Practice Chats, we catch up with BYU defensive backs Tommy Prassas and Therrian Alexander III. How did Tommy go from early enrollee to scoring a defensive touchdown as a freshman? And what does the number one jersey mean to Therrian—and why did he feel pressure to live up to it? Find out how these two rising stars are making their mark on the field and bringing their own style and swagger to the BYU defense.
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    21 分