Nate Johnson is back!!

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- 12/31/2024 at 4:11 PM #239442
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  BD
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  He’s back!
  
  https://x.com/Shaboinate3/status/1874231239806509127?s=19
- 12/31/2024 at 4:16 PM #239444
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  Came by to post the same thing. YEP! That’s great! How will we use him?!?!?
  - 12/31/2024 at 4:25 PM #239445
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    247 suggests some ways he might be used.
    
    The expectation is for Utah to use Johnson in whatever capacity he is needed most, whether that be as a quarterback or as a gadget player on the offense. If Johnson does play quarterback, he will be more than capable of doing so with the glimpses he showed while at Utah and Vandy. He could also be utilized as a pass catcher or maybe even in a wildcat situation. But one thing is certain, new Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck will do whatever he can to get an athlete of his ability on the field. Johnson himself even said he is open to playing either QB or other positions on the offensive side of the ball.
    
    247 link
- 12/31/2024 at 4:34 PM #239446
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  COUte
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  What a strange world college football has become
  - 12/31/2024 at 5:32 PM #239451
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    Tednab
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    Glad to have Nate back. Be funny if Tanuvasa transferred back in April as well
- 12/31/2024 at 4:35 PM #239447
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  The Miami Ute
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  I dedicate this song Nate. Welcome back!!!
  
  Never Can Say Goodbye
  - 12/31/2024 at 5:39 PM #239453
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    BD
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    How about a blast from the past from my childhood. LOL!
    - 12/31/2024 at 10:08 PM #239461
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      The Miami Ute
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      That’s the other one I was thinking of using…
- 12/31/2024 at 5:37 PM #239452
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  Coming back to play the role we wanted him to last year. Glad he’s a Ute again
- 12/31/2024 at 9:06 PM #239459
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  Hoban Washburne
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  I’ve been impatiently waiting for an update about Nate. Awesome news!
- 12/31/2024 at 9:56 PM #239460
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  Charlie Foxtrot
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  I think the new offensive direction suits Nate’s abilities and athletic skill set better than Lud’s did. QB, receiver, hybrid RB/Wild Cat, whatever. He’s a nice piece to add back to the mix.
- 01/01/2025 at 12:11 AM #239462
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  I think our new offense suits his skills. I could see him succeeding here
  - 01/01/2025 at 10:31 AM #239466
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    Ute Dub
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    Nate Johnson in the fly sweep, please.
    - 01/01/2025 at 10:36 AM #239467
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      Even in the option a couple times a game he could be very dangerous with Dampier.
- 01/01/2025 at 8:01 AM #239463
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  lgt4141
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  That is exciting! You could always see his speed and athleticism. The fact he is putting on X something besides qb is cool.
  
  Did anyone else notice his pictures are him in drum and feather uniforms? I hope they don’t wear throwbacks as much this year. It might be me but after this season I only want to see throwbacks once or twice a year.
- 01/01/2025 at 11:08 AM #239470
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  ProudUte
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  I am pleased Johnson decided to return to Utah. As for me, I hope he is not going to play QB. If he is an emergency QB – great.
  
  I would be fine with him running some wildcat on occasion. However, I hope he is willing to play WR. He has NO future in the NFL as a QB, but if he develops some WR skills, he could possibly play on Sundays.
- 01/01/2025 at 11:28 AM #239473
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  I’m glad he’s back, but is this really a big deal? I’m glad he’s is showing personal growth, but the chances of him contributing meaningfully are small.
  
  Not poo pooing the player or his return, just seems like this warrants very little celebration.
  - 01/01/2025 at 1:07 PM #239482
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    I think it’s a big deal. If you saw Johnson play last season, and I know you did, you saw the most dynamic player wearing an Utah uniform. He just wasn’t used correctly. If Beck uses Johnson in a way that accentuates his positive qualities, he can be a very useful player for Utah. Plus, the fact that he’s already spent two years in Utah should mean that he should fit right in with no adaptation period.
    - 01/01/2025 at 2:04 PM #239484
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      I watched very little Utah football last year. What I saw of Nate was a quarterback that was good in one game and bad in all the rest. He didn’t seem nearly as fast in pads as his 100m time indicated he was. Is that because he was used incorrectly? Possibly. HJe didn’t do anything notable for Vandy either. I like the guy, and I’m glad he’s back, but my expectations will be exceeded if he gets non-garbage time touches.
      - 01/01/2025 at 4:39 PM #239505
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        Short answer is yes, Ludwig used NJ incorrectly.
        
        Static pocket, multi read. Should have moved the pocket more. Should have been one read and run. No QB option, all handoffs went to RB. QB designed runs were strictly inside, never attacked the edges with his speed.
        
        It was another instance of Utah QB malpractice. Square peg mashed into round hole.
        
        01/02/2025 at 12:13 AM #239522
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        Correct. He has talent and we could have used him this past season.
        
        Nate Johndon Utah highlights
        
        01/02/2025 at 8:19 AM #239523
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        “You have a small RB/QB with speed, lets run it up the middle” ~ Ludwig
  - 01/01/2025 at 7:42 PM #239518
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    You are correct if Utah is running pro style or two TE sets…but the spread option is more wide open and needs speed. Nate Johnson has speed.
- 01/01/2025 at 10:46 PM #239521
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  NightKing6
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  Nasty Nate is back!!! Anyone that drops the soap is toast.
- 01/02/2025 at 8:37 AM #239524
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  It’s great for everyone involved when Johnson is back in action.
  - 01/02/2025 at 12:19 PM #239527
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    As long as Beck is more adept at handling his Johnson than Ludwig was
- 01/02/2025 at 2:21 PM #239528
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  Nate should have been the starter over Barnes two years ago!
  
  I am unable to root for Texas and Sarkisian anything to do with the tds is out or me!
- 01/02/2025 at 3:58 PM #239529
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  chinngiskhaan
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  guys, he’s played on two teams and has done nothing for either one. I’m supposed to believe the problem has been his offensive coaches and not his own talent?
  
  Not buying it.
  - 01/02/2025 at 4:44 PM #239530
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    He’s coming in as a WR.
    - 01/02/2025 at 7:45 PM #239537
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      oh, well that makes it all better because he is a proven commodity at WR. /s
      - 01/03/2025 at 7:57 AM #239542
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        So… what I’m getting after summarizing the above posts is that Beck is likely better at handling his Johnson than Ludwig, Nate’s going to be a receiver, not a giver, unless you drop the soap and the all bets are off because Nate is nasty? What site am I on?
- 01/03/2025 at 1:51 PM #239555
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  BD
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  Signed.
  
  https://x.com/Utah_Football/status/1875261272746553799?s=19
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