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Proudute’s post brings back lots of great memories! I was a student at the U from 1960-1965, and I had to look up the following because it was so long ago.

Jack Gardner was the coach, and the 1060-61 team went 23-8, and took a deep run into the NCAA tournament. Players like McGill, Jim Rhead, and Rich Ruffell, were a big part of that team.

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Do you think this is a good thing? Or is it Beck slowly but surely starting to adjust to Whit’s ball control play calling.

I don’t say it is a good or bad thing yet, but I felt like Beck was brought in with his QB to run his style of offense.

I don’t say that ball control is a bad thing, just would like to see Beck’s Offense installed and…[Read more]

Glad to hear there are a number of elite skiers on the team.

Congratulations! I don’t follow ski events of the Utes, but once in awhile I watch some of the Olympic events and some of the world ski events.

Are there any ski team members who can compete on the world stage?

Good for Luke! I thought he was great and showed a lot of grit in the few chances he had quarterbacking the Utes. He will have a chance starting as a Grad assistant to develope and I hope for him he has a good career in coaching.

I think Harlan better be in complete control of finding and hiring the new MBB coach, because his job may depend on it. He has not shown a great ability to evaluate and hire coaches for Ute athletics so far.

If he doesn’t hit a home run with this hire, then we are in for another 5 years of mediocre MBB. I would fire him if we aren’t competive…[Read more]

I think Loverings mechanics are actually pretty good and he shoots it fairly straight, as evidenced by his bank shots (accidental?) falling sometimes. He has very strong arms and hands, which is a good thing in general for rebounding, catching and passing, etc. Just not good touch in harnessing that strength for shooting.

IMHO, if he stood…[Read more]

I think that any new basketball venue must have acreage dedicated to parking adjacent to the building. If they cater to the fans by getting them to the game without the contant worry of getting a parking space and then being able to exit the venue without spending an hour slowly creeping out, the fans will come.

Yes, they need to field at least…[Read more]

An away game at UCLA is going to be a good test of what the Utes have rebuilt after last season. UCLA has not been great, but are solid name program to go against.

Was really down in the dumps after that losing streak and QB merry go round of 2024, but for some reason I am getting into seeing what Dampier and the new OC bring to the ailing…[Read more]

I think the reason Dawes was not playing as much was mainly his defense. He was a little slow afoot in sliding left or right to stay in front of an opponent. I think coach Smith’s emphasis has been on who plays hard and with some skill on defense. Lohner and Keller have seen playing time because of their defense, as well as rebounding. They…[Read more]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! Here’s to a surprisingly good coming year in U athletics!!
Go Utes!

Too bad. I didn’t know he was 1 and done.

I gave hims four stars! I just read his bio on wiki and this is all I am going on. I am a positive thinker, and expect he will bring some exciting new blood to the Offense.

Beck is pretty much a proven commodity. He has been successful in coaching QBs, and most recently in directing the offense at a college level school.

What remains to get…[Read more]

I think Pepa was developing into one of our main run stoppers. His size and agility will be hard to replace.

Thanks for the link. Have to admit I didn’t read all the details before. Scalley must be a very patient guy to agree on a possible wait time of several seasons.

Fun to get it right for once. I never pick against the Utes, so was running out of chances, till this last game.