Deep Blue
This is the show where BYU fans get to know the Cougars behind the number that you see on the field or court. Explore the true stories of BYU's athletes and coaches with host Jason Shepherd.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 134
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Gary Sheide: Quarterback Factory Founder
When LaVell Edwards was hired as BYU's head football coach, he needed the right quarterback to lead the passing attack. That quarterback was Gary Sheide. In this podcast episode, Sheide talks about h…
00:39:19 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Kevin Young: Learning to Pivot
Why would a credentialed NBA coach decide to become the head coach at a university he never attended? The quick answer: God works in mysterious ways. In this episode, BYU Basketball Coach Kevin Young…
00:40:33 |
Tue 05 Nov 2024
Brian Billick: Going All the Way
Most high school athletes dream of playing professional sports; few dream of coaching them. Why was new BYU Athletics Hall-of-Famer Brian Billick drawn to a career in coaching football at such a youn…
00:41:06 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
Brandon Doman: Saving LaVell's Final Season
When the BYU Cougars entered LaVell Edwards' final season in 2000, quarterback Brandon Doman was buried on the depth chart. But late in the season, they turned to Doman to save their season when the …
00:46:02 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
100 Years of BYU Football
How do you capture the essence, history, and entirety of BYU Cougar Football in one book? Sounds like a tough task, but that's what Brett Pyne and Duff Tittle, two long time BYU Athletic Department e…
00:48:10 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Practice Chats: Marque Collins
The Cougar's cornerback, Marque Collins, dreamed of playing wide receiver. How did he end up guarding that position instead? Find out why he made the switch, and why he is grateful for needing two me…
00:12:57 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
Darius Lassiter: Highlights and Lowlights
BYU Football wide receiver Darius Lassiter was raised in a unique situation. His uncle, former NFL football player Kwamie Lassiter, adopted him when he was still in grade school. Why? In this podcast…
00:24:03 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Chad Lewis: The 1996 Remix
As impressive as it is for a football team to go 14-1, why do we still celebrate BYU's 1996 season decades later? Former Cougar's tight end Chad Lewis returns to the Deep Blue podcast to explain the …
00:38:23 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Tyler Batty: Leader On and Off the Field
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 d…
00:35:25 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
Hinckley Ropati: Growing From Adversity
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 Coug…
00:40:57 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
Chase Roberts: Giving God the Glory
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…
00:29:09 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
Chris Burgess: Back to BYU
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 t…
00:50:02 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
Dave Rose: Hall of Famer
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…
Tue 06 Aug 2024
Practice Chats: Treyson Bourguet
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 editio…
00:19:26 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Mike Smith Part 2: Mic'd Up
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…
00:45:11 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
Mike Smith Part 1: Almost a BYU QB
Most know BYU Hall-of-Famer Mike Smith as one of the best to wear a Cougar basketball jersey, but few know how close he was to wearing a BYU football jersey. In part one of our two-part series, Mike…
00:33:50 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
Braden Brown: The Making of a Mental Strength Coach
Braden Brown’s journey to becoming BYU Football’s director of mental health and mental performance started after his NFL career ended, all thanks to his wife’s suggestion to give the field a try afte…
00:40:41 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Curtis Brown: Becoming "The Guy"
Curtis Brown is one of the greatest running backs in BYU football history. But after his freshman season in 2002, he found himself at the bottom of the depth chart and seriously considered transferri…
00:46:34 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Kyle Collinsworth: More than Mr. Triple-double
Kyle Collinsworth was poised to have a stellar career at BYU. But after an ACL injury threatened his basketball career, how did he overcome that injury and come back stronger than ever? Collinsworth …
00:49:41 |
Tue 28 May 2024
C. Shane Reese Part 2: Game-time Decisions
C. Shane Reese was offered his dream job. BYU alum Andy Reid wanted to hire the statistician to work for the Philadelphia Eagles. So, how could someone who loves sports analytics turn down such an of…
00:33:44 |
Tue 14 May 2024
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