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Kyle Bonagura

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Kyle Bonagura

@BonaguraESPN

Staff writer, ESPN | Email: [email protected] Co-host: @FindingDolores

Bay Area

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Joined February 2009

Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Dec 13, 2022
RIP Mike Leach. Quick story: I texted him once asking about the best prank he had ever seen in CFB. He immediately calls me. “I’m glad you asked. So, um, ah, this one time …” He shares a couple stories and after like 15 minutes, I hear the distinct sound of a whistle.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
May 27, 2023
High school football stadium (Allen, Texas) vs. Premier League football stadium (Luton Town)
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Dec 19, 2020
This would be the most Pac-12 thing to happen Conference champion: Oregon North champion: Washington South champion: USC Highest-ranked team: Colorado
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Dec 13, 2022
Replying to @BonaguraESPN
“Mike, where are you right now?” “Oh, I’m just at practice.” “Uh, I can let you. This isn’t that important.” “Are you kidding me? So, where was I. Oh, yeah, … “ The man picks up right where he left off, offering story suggestions, while coaching practice for another 20 mins.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Sep 3, 2020
Regarding the claim that 30-35% of Big Ten athletes have been discovered to have heart conditions linked to Covid-19: It was incorrect. Here is some clarification from Penn State. "Dr. Sebastianelli wishes to clarify this point, and apologize for any confusion."
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Dec 8, 2024
The Pac-12 collapsed so it could conquer half the remaining Power conferences.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Dec 13, 2022
Replying to @BonaguraESPN
Adam and I looked at each other, like "WTF did we just hear? Was that real life?" Then we had to shift gears back into mundane media day questions about what a great offseason everyone had. Leach was truly one of a kind.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Dec 13, 2022
Replying to @BonaguraESPN
Another time, at Pac-12 media day, @ESPNRittenberg and I were talking to Leach. He was our last scheduled interview before lunch. It was *supposed* to be about 10 minutes. (That is not, as it turns out, enough time to discuss the merits of rent control.)
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Nov 3, 2023
CU is averaging more ppg (32.13) than any season this century and its play-caller – who left a head-coaching job to be the OC/QB coach -- just got stripped of his duties by the quarterback’s dad, while the defense ranked second-to-last in FBS in yards allowed per game. Wild times
Adam Rittenberg
@ESPNRittenberg
Nov 3, 2023
Sources: Colorado is moving analyst and former NFL coach Pat Shurmur to an on-field role. He’s expected to handle offensive play-calling for Oregon St game. Sean Lewis’ role still unclear, but CU needs to remove an on-field assistant to make room. @Brett_McMurphy first reported.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Dec 3, 2017
David Shaw remains the voice of reason.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Jul 2, 2024
After 74 games under Gregg Berhalter, one constant is that the team doesn’t create chances. This is who they are. There is no logical way to believe that will change with more time. All the BS from tonight shouldn’t mask the obvious: it’s time for a change.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Sep 27, 2024
John Fisher could sell the A’s and the Earthquakes and pocket more $ than can be spent in a lifetime. Instead, he’s tearing the A’s away just so he can continue to not care about winning in Las Vegas. Just as he doesn’t care about winning in MLS. Strange behavior.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Jun 27, 2024
This one rests squarely on Weah, but if the #USMNT doesn’t get through a group with Bolivia and Panama on home soil, there would be no justification for Berhalter to remain in the job. If they don’t get through, he should be fired the next day.
Kyle Bonagura
@BonaguraESPN
Dec 13, 2022
Replying to @BonaguraESPN
I don’t remember what the timeline was – or if Leach even told us that part – but eventually, a picture of the man from the pickup football game showed up in the newspaper. He had been arrested. He was a serial killer. (And Leach had to be dragged away to his next interview)