Notes from coaches show last night

[ProudUte]

Fall camp was productive but we had too many “soft tissue” type injuries. He hopes to have most players back for the game next week.

They have a blueprint they use to get the right number of reps for the starter without risking injuries. In the old days they practiced more and hit more. It is really watered down in comparison. There are no two-a-days, etc. There are a lot of new rules when it comes to practice. BUT – the off-season conditioning is much better and every player is here working out during June and July.

The Utes have 44 new players on the roster out of 125 players. They have never had as many new players. The high in the past may have been 35 or so.

The players are focused and looking towards a three-peat which has not been done in the PAC12.

He sad that the PAC 8-10-12 is basically gone. He is happy that they have a landing spot next year. The demise was all about money. Ultimately there will be two super conferences that will break away from the NCAA.

He has not heard how the divisions/pods will be set up the Big 12. He wants the power leagues to all have the same amount of conference games.

QB – Nate Johnson has really come on the last ten days. Johnson and Barnes in a dead heat for QB2. They have not given up on Cam. They will decide on Johnson and Barnes by Friday. The medical staff will decide if Cam can play. It is not Cam’s decision.

The game is starting to slow down for Nate Johnson. He has great running ability and is making better decisions. His completion % is getting better. He has become an excellent student of the game. Nate’s running ability is much like Richardson. Nate is very elusive. He is not a pocket guy. When he plays he will probably run a dozen times a game.

Barnes is very confident, knows the system, and has proven himself.

Oline – We have a solid 2deep. They will release the names on Friday. They even have more than 10 guys who are looking good.

Fano was named on the True Freshman All-American.

Other freshman looking good – Mikey Matthews, Smith Snowden, Logan Fano.

He thinks that with Cam – this team is the best team he has ever had, but they have to prove it.

Cam has been very involved in camp and helping coach the young guys.

Newcomers (non freshman) making a difference – Pittman and Simmons will see a lot of action. King is looking good but needs to add weight.

Damuni is looking good. They will play three linebackers in run situations.

Becker is looking good and consistent. His shortest kick in practice this week was 5 yards into the endzone.

Florida has SEC talent, speed and size. The QB is a pocket guy. They have two very good RBs. They are replacing 3 Olinemen.

New D coordinator. We will see a very good team.

Florida has not left Florida for an opener since 1991.

We need to get the fans in the stadium early next Thursday. Herby and Fowler will be there.

Cole Bishop

You can tell he comes form the south.

Camp was physical and a grinder. More tackling in practice this week. He said they tackled poorly last year at Florida.

AR was hard to bring down last year.

The defense has a lot of depth this year. He feels they have more talent than the last 2 years.

Vaki and Bishop have a close relationship on and off the field. They have a ton of depth at safety. Maybe 3 deep.

The focus on defense for the Florida game is to stop the run.

Cam Rising

Cam says he feels good. Is waiting to get the blessing from the doctor. He wants to play and wishes he didn’t have to wait on the doctors to pass him.

He said he has been practicing but has not been cleared for contact.

Nate is feeling a lot more comfortable with the offense. He is relaxing some now.

The offense is tight and they are all on the same page.

Florida is a great zone-pressure team. They have some complicated looks on third down.

[AlphaUte]

Wonderful information. Thank you

[NarfUte]

“His shortest kick in practice this week was 5 yards into the endzone.” CFP here we come!

[chinngiskhaan]

I sure hope they were talking about kick-offs and not extra points. LOL

[Tony (admin)]

Badaboom hey! Try the veal.

[The Miami Ute]

Awesome recap. Hope the Utes put it all together next Thursday night. No pressure, but this is the only game in town that evening and will have a total national audience. It could be the game that signals the Utes’ entrance into the national consciousness or the game that sets them back a number of years. I think both Harlan and KW know this and it’s probably the reason why they’re asking for committed fan support.

[PlainsUte]

Well a lot of people watch the Rose Bowl every year; gotta go from playing in these big marquee games to winning, even dominating them!

[pedro]

Thanks Proud, always appreciate your posts

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