Episodes

  • Deep Blue Returns

    Deep Blue Returns
    Aug 23 2023
    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 min
  • Tyler Batty: Leader On and Off the Field

    Tyler Batty: Leader On and Off the Field
    Sep 10 2024
    Tyler Batty knew from a young age he wanted to play professional football. Little did he know that his football pursuits would enable him to help those in need. In this episode, BYU Football's star defensive end discusses his equine therapy non-profit, his goals of playing in the NFL, and the decision to return to BYU one more year before turning professional.
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    35 mins
  • Hinckley Ropati: Growing From Adversity

    Hinckley Ropati: Growing From Adversity
    Sep 3 2024
    After the sudden passing of his mother, Hinckley Ropati was faced with choosing where to play football after competing at Cerritos College. How did his mom's legacy help convince him to become a Cougar after the team had previously rejected him for being too short? In this episode, he discusses what his mother's life means to his family, what he's done to make her proud, and how he uses his faith to help deal with tragedy. He also talks about how he has climbed the depth charts through his trust in God, his coaches, and himself.
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    41 mins
  • Chase Roberts: Giving God the Glory

    Chase Roberts: Giving God the Glory
    Aug 27 2024
    Chase Roberts burst onto the BYU Football scene in 2022 with a big game against Baylor and is now solidified as one of the team's leaders. What does he do to keep himself grounded while surrounded by the spotlight? In this podcast episode, Roberts shares his deep faith in Jesus Christ, how he glorifies God on the football field, and the legacy he wishes to leave at BYU.
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    29 mins
  • Chris Burgess: Back to BYU

    Chris Burgess: Back to BYU
    Aug 20 2024
    Chris Burgess didn't think his history with BYU was over when he left Provo in 2022 to take a coaching job at the University of Utah. That's why he didn't get rid of any of his Cougar gear. Burgess talks about BYU Basketball's vision under new head coach Kevin Young, why he thinks he is a good recruiter, and why he didn't come to BYU when he was a player coming out of California.
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    50 mins
  • Dave Rose: Hall of Famer

    Dave Rose: Hall of Famer
    Aug 6 2024
    Former BYU basketball coach Dave Rose was recently inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame. But as a native of Houston, Texas, what path did he take to becoming a legend in Utah sports? Rose joins the show to discuss his path to becoming BYU's basketball coach, his battle with health challenges, and his own stellar collegiate basketball career.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Practice Chats: Treyson Bourguet

    Practice Chats: Treyson Bourguet
    Jul 23 2024
    BYU quarterback Treyson Bourguet chose to come to BYU because it allowed him to grow his faith in God. How does his faith shape him as a man in the classroom and on the field? Find out in this edition of Deep Blue's Practice Chats.
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    19 mins
  • Mike Smith Part 2: Mic'd Up

    Mike Smith Part 2: Mic'd Up
    Jul 16 2024
    Mike Smith may not have taken the chance to be a BYU quarterback, but he did manage to become a first-round pick in the NBA Draft. What does he make of his professional basketball career, and how did he transition from player to commentator? In part 2 of our interview, Mike explains what it was like playing with NBA legends like Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parrish. He also talks about how his short career led to him becoming an esteemed commentator.
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    45 mins