<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms">Send a text</a>Matt dives into a packed Utah sports week with a full Olympic recap, NBA controversy, college basketball reactions, and the start of the MLS season.He breaks down how Utah-based Olympians performed on the world stage, including Clayton Keller’s gold medal performance, Olli Määttä’s bronze, and standout moments from Utah’s winter athletes. From Breezy Johnson’s mental toughness to Chris Lillis proving critics wrong, Matt celebrates the local impact at the Games.Then it’s time for the Utah Jazz tank debate. Matt addresses the growing national criticism, Adam Silver’s role, Sam Presti’s influence, and ESPN personalities weighing in. Is the Jazz rebuild strategic or being unfairly targeted?College basketball gets the spotlight next:<ul><li>Utah’s rebuilding culture under Coach Jensen</li><li>Utah State’s late-game concerns and Mountain West outlook</li><li>BYU’s roster construction debate, Kevin Young’s coaching evaluation, and whether the Cougars can still make a tournament run</li></ul>Finally, Matt previews Real Salt Lake’s season opener, early concerns, Diego Luna’s absence, and what expectations look like in an interrupted MLS season.Olympics. NBA politics. College hoops frustration. MLS questions.  It’s all here in this week’s Utah sports deep dive.Subscribe, rate, and share with someone who cares about Utah sports.<a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt dives into a packed Utah sports week with a full Olympic recap, NBA controversy, college basketball reactions, and the start of the MLS season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He breaks down how Utah-based Olympians performed on the world stage, including Clayton Keller’s gold medal performance, Olli Määttä’s bronze, and standout moments from Utah’s winter athletes. From Breezy Johnson’s mental toughness to Chris Lillis proving critics wrong, Matt celebrates the local impact at the Games.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then it’s time for the Utah Jazz tank debate. Matt addresses the growing national criticism, Adam Silver’s role, Sam Presti’s influence, and ESPN personalities weighing in. Is the Jazz rebuild strategic or being unfairly targeted?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;College basketball gets the spotlight next:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Utah’s rebuilding culture under Coach Jensen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Utah State’s late-game concerns and Mountain West outlook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;BYU’s roster construction debate, Kevin Young’s coaching evaluation, and whether the Cougars can still make a tournament run&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, Matt previews Real Salt Lake’s season opener, early concerns, Diego Luna’s absence, and what expectations look like in an interrupted MLS season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Olympics. NBA politics. College hoops frustration. MLS questions.&lt;br/&gt; It’s all here in this week’s Utah sports deep dive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe, rate, and share with someone who cares about Utah sports.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text Matt dives into a packed Utah sports week with a full Olympic recap, NBA controversy, college basketball reactions, and the start of the MLS season. He breaks down how Utah-based Olympians performed on the world stage, including Clayton Keller’s gold medal performance, Olli Määttä’s bronze, and standout moments from Utah’s winter athletes. From Breezy Johnson’s mental toughness to Chris Lillis proving critics wrong, Matt celebrates the local impact at the Games. Then it’s time for...

Utah Olympic Recap, Jazz Tank Debate, BYU Reality & RSL Season Start

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms">Send a text</a>Matt breaks down a packed week in Utah sports, starting with a full check-in on college basketball across the state. Utah State continues to prove it’s the class of the Mountain West, while Utah searches for an identity and BYU’s lack of depth raises real concerns as the season grinds on.From there, Matt turns to the Utah Mammoth and the frustration surrounding the Winter Olympics. Clayton Keller being repeatedly scratched, questionable coaching decisions, and missed opportunities leave Mammoth fans shaking their heads heading into the stretch run.The episode wraps with a no-holds-barred rant on ESPN, the NBA, and what Matt argues is a decades-long double standard against the Utah Jazz. From selective outrage over tanking to dismissive national coverage, he lays out why Utah is constantly singled out—and why the league’s “integrity” argument doesn’t hold up.It’s opinionated, informed, and unapologetically Utah-focused.<a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt breaks down a packed week in Utah sports, starting with a full check-in on college basketball across the state. Utah State continues to prove it’s the class of the Mountain West, while Utah searches for an identity and BYU’s lack of depth raises real concerns as the season grinds on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From there, Matt turns to the Utah Mammoth and the frustration surrounding the Winter Olympics. Clayton Keller being repeatedly scratched, questionable coaching decisions, and missed opportunities leave Mammoth fans shaking their heads heading into the stretch run.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode wraps with a no-holds-barred rant on ESPN, the NBA, and what Matt argues is a decades-long double standard against the Utah Jazz. From selective outrage over tanking to dismissive national coverage, he lays out why Utah is constantly singled out—and why the league’s “integrity” argument doesn’t hold up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s opinionated, informed, and unapologetically Utah-focused.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text Matt breaks down a packed week in Utah sports, starting with a full check-in on college basketball across the state. Utah State continues to prove it’s the class of the Mountain West, while Utah searches for an identity and BYU’s lack of depth raises real concerns as the season grinds on. From there, Matt turns to the Utah Mammoth and the frustration surrounding the Winter Olympics. Clayton Keller being repeatedly scratched, questionable coaching decisions, and missed opportunitie...

Utah Basketball Check-In, Olympic Snubs Hurt the Mammoth, and ESPN’s Longstanding Problem With the Jazz

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms">Send a text</a>In this episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt breaks down a turbulent week in Utah sports, starting with BYU basketball’s alarming collapse at the worst possible time. Despite elite talent at the top, the Cougars’ flaws are being exposed — poor free throw shooting, disappearing secondary scorers, and a lack of depth that raises serious questions about their ceiling under Kevin Young.Matt also examines Utah State’s continued dominance as the class of the Mountain West, contrasting the Aggies’ consistency with BYU’s unraveling. Utah basketball gets a reality check as well, as the program continues to search for direction in the modern Big 12 landscape.On the pro side, the Utah Jazz finally make moves that matter. Matt explains why the recent trades signal the end of the rebuild, how Danny Ainge has positioned the franchise for real contention, and why this roster suddenly has a clear identity — and a future worth believing in.The episode wraps with thoughts on the decline of Overwatch, gaming rebrands gone wrong, and how mismanagement can kill even the most beloved franchises.<a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Matt Cave Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Matt breaks down a turbulent week in Utah sports, starting with BYU basketball’s alarming collapse at the worst possible time. Despite elite talent at the top, the Cougars’ flaws are being exposed — poor free throw shooting, disappearing secondary scorers, and a lack of depth that raises serious questions about their ceiling under Kevin Young.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt also examines Utah State’s continued dominance as the class of the Mountain West, contrasting the Aggies’ consistency with BYU’s unraveling. Utah basketball gets a reality check as well, as the program continues to search for direction in the modern Big 12 landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the pro side, the Utah Jazz finally make moves that matter. Matt explains why the recent trades signal the &lt;b&gt;end of the rebuild&lt;/b&gt;, how Danny Ainge has positioned the franchise for real contention, and why this roster suddenly has a clear identity — and a future worth believing in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode wraps with thoughts on the decline of &lt;em&gt;Overwatch&lt;/em&gt;, gaming rebrands gone wrong, and how mismanagement can kill even the most beloved franchises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text In this episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt breaks down a turbulent week in Utah sports, starting with BYU basketball’s alarming collapse at the worst possible time. Despite elite talent at the top, the Cougars’ flaws are being exposed — poor free throw shooting, disappearing secondary scorers, and a lack of depth that raises serious questions about their ceiling under Kevin Young. Matt also examines Utah State’s continued dominance as the class of the Mountain West, contrastin...

BYU’s Basketball Collapse, Utah Jazz Signal the End of the Rebuild, and the State of Utah Hoops

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms">Send a text</a>This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt breaks down a tough reality check for BYU basketball after a brutal Big 12 stretch reveals the team’s true ceiling. With expectations sky-high, Matt explains why BYU is still ahead of schedule and why perspective matters when an 18-year-old star is carrying the weight of a program.Utah State, meanwhile, has officially separated itself as the class of the Mountain West. After a statement win over San Diego State, the Aggies look like legitimate favorites to win both the regular season and conference tournament, with multiple contributors stepping up at the right time.Matt also dives into another maddening week for the Utah Mammoth, a team capable of trading punches with the NHL’s best but sabotaged by penalties, special teams failures, and preventable mistakes. From blown leads to a league-worst power play, Matt examines what’s holding the Mammoth back and whether a bold trade could change everything.Honest, measured, and unfiltered, this episode focuses on context over hot takes and long-term vision over panic.<a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;em&gt;The Matt Cave Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Matt breaks down a tough reality check for BYU basketball after a brutal Big 12 stretch reveals the team’s true ceiling. With expectations sky-high, Matt explains why BYU is still ahead of schedule and why perspective matters when an 18-year-old star is carrying the weight of a program.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Utah State, meanwhile, has officially separated itself as the class of the Mountain West. After a statement win over San Diego State, the Aggies look like legitimate favorites to win both the regular season and conference tournament, with multiple contributors stepping up at the right time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt also dives into another maddening week for the Utah Mammoth, a team capable of trading punches with the NHL’s best but sabotaged by penalties, special teams failures, and preventable mistakes. From blown leads to a league-worst power play, Matt examines what’s holding the Mammoth back and whether a bold trade could change everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Honest, measured, and unfiltered, this episode focuses on context over hot takes and long-term vision over panic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt breaks down a tough reality check for BYU basketball after a brutal Big 12 stretch reveals the team’s true ceiling. With expectations sky-high, Matt explains why BYU is still ahead of schedule and why perspective matters when an 18-year-old star is carrying the weight of a program. Utah State, meanwhile, has officially separated itself as the class of the Mountain West. After a statement win over San Diego State, the Aggies look like legiti...

BYU’s Reality Check, Utah State Takes Control, and the Utah Mammoth’s Costly Collapse

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms">Send a text</a>In this episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives headfirst into a full Utah sports spiral! Starting with college basketball and ending with a full-on plea for the Utah Mammoth to stop waiting and make a move.Matt breaks down Utah State’s sudden stumble after earning national respect, reacts to the final Holy War of the season as BYU takes down Utah behind a historic night from AJ Dybantsa, and takes a realistic look at where Utah basketball stands in year one of a rebuild that’s going to require patience (whether fans like it or not).Then it’s time for the Jazz… and yeah, it’s not pretty. Matt unloads on the directionless tank, questions whether Utah is repeating the same mistakes with another volume-scoring guard, and explains why this rebuild feels fundamentally broken.Finally, the mood flips completely as Matt dives into the Utah Mammoth’s red-hot stretch, why they’re one of the NHL’s best teams in 2026 so far, and why standing pat at the trade deadline would be a mistake. Center depth, trade targets, and why now actually matters. It’s all here.Spelunk in. 🦇<a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/798677/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Matt Cave Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Matt dives headfirst into a full Utah sports spiral! Starting with college basketball and ending with a full-on plea for the Utah Mammoth to stop waiting and make a move.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt breaks down Utah State’s sudden stumble after earning national respect, reacts to the final Holy War of the season as BYU takes down Utah behind a historic night from AJ Dybantsa, and takes a realistic look at where Utah basketball stands in year one of a rebuild that’s going to require patience (whether fans like it or not).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then it’s time for the Jazz… and yeah, it’s not pretty. Matt unloads on the directionless tank, questions whether Utah is repeating the same mistakes with another volume-scoring guard, and explains why this rebuild feels fundamentally broken.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, the mood flips completely as Matt dives into the Utah Mammoth’s red-hot stretch, why they’re one of the NHL’s best teams in 2026 so far, and why standing pat at the trade deadline would be a mistake. Center depth, trade targets, and why now actually matters. It’s all here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spelunk in. 🦇&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://paypal.me/themattcavepod?locale.x=en_US"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text In this episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives headfirst into a full Utah sports spiral! Starting with college basketball and ending with a full-on plea for the Utah Mammoth to stop waiting and make a move. Matt breaks down Utah State’s sudden stumble after earning national respect, reacts to the final Holy War of the season as BYU takes down Utah behind a historic night from AJ Dybantsa, and takes a realistic look at where Utah basketball stands in year one of a rebuild tha...

Holy War Redux, the Jazz’s Tank Note Era, and a Mammoth Team Ready to Move

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