Tony (admin)

Sports are our gladiators. Our proxy for war pitting champions against champions.

I don’t boo much, but when I do, I do it loudly.

Even after he steps down, he has a 5-year agreement to be a special assistant to the AD for just under $1M/yr

I do doubt Whitt will give him free reigns. He’ll still want time of possession and a balanced attack, but hopefully the pass plays, motion, quick routes, etc. will get better to help Isaac get rid of the ball and make quick decisions and the offense will move more. Even under center vs shotgun or going quick paced at points could change things.

I turned probably between you two on Sunday.

I think one could argue that the playcalling relies on execution, so Cam/Isaac not executing would lead to unconverted opportunities (how many redzone or close 4th downs were not converted). But maybe that playcalling isn’t what matches the talent/skill level of Cam/Isaac at the time, so they need to make changes. Also, if a team is stacking the…[Read more]

Please – so then Isaac will somehow light it up and we find an identity.

But that’s not fun! 😉 Reminds me of Washington Redskins FC finding a new name. I like Blizzard (go with Avalanche in the west) or Yeti. Outlaws ok. Venom and Mammoth are bleh (and Mammoth is the Colorado Lacrosse team, not that it matters). Of course they will rebrand after everyone has bought UHC gear so they can sell the all new kits.

Agree. I think he has a couple options and he has the right to make the choice:
– medically retire. Welcome back to the U as a GA or any other endeavor he chooses
– transfer to another school and they figure out the NIL worth and he makes money to continue the dream. one year rental and good luck (but as others have stated, maybe he goes to a…[Read more]

This was the argument IF he played this year. But he is now eligible for another medical redshirt, so he would get another year based on that (not this other legal stuff which was mostly a maybe). He’d be like the Miami player that is in his 8th year (due to 3 season ending injuries while not playing enough for the year to be ‘booked’).

Huard has said he is the best practice squad qb in the nation (a little in jest) – he knows his role and I hope he gets a chance.

And it’s not like we see anything that surprises us. Stanley is in it’s 1 of 2 plays. Mitchell is in, it’s a run up the middle.

Last year was similar. Anytime Nate Johnson came in, the entire defense knew it was a run.

Last night rising had time to throw. I feel much better protection that what Wilson has had which is a positive sign maybe…[Read more]

I feel like the defense has been a little more disappointing than the offense. With change of QB on offense, opposing defenses have made it harder and forced Isaac to beat them and he’s just not quite there yet. However, our TOP is pretty good, so the defense should be fresh and flying around the field.

It wasn’t really timed for damage. More like, I’m playing well, give me more money or the timing coincides with me being able to redshirt (he has a degree) and play another year somewhere else for more $.

QB2s shouldn’t redshirt, even if Freshman. He’s played in 12 full quarters + 2 partials (end of 2Q). Cam has played 2 full quarters and 2 partial quarters (most of 2 2Q). We need them both. Rose apparently must be slow if he can’t pick up the playbook in 2 years. Huard is new, so he gets a pass as he claims to be the best practice team qb in the nation.

I’m not the person that you asked but if you are interested in my perspective on the topic:

As a Utahn that grew up in the 80s-90s, there was a lot of arrogance directed at me for being a Utes fan when most of my classmates were cheering for BYU. Whatever, but when the rivalry started to shift to equality (and later Utah dominance), those same…[Read more]