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With Barnes being able to hold down the fort, it may allow Rising to more fully heal if he can sit out the Arizona game, and the Stanford game if necessary. At least 50% of Rising’s game is his running ability. I fully understand sitting him out of the Wazzu game if he had any reservations at all.

The home games against Arizona and Stanford may…[Read more]

So how does Kyle solve the problem of short kickoffs and bad kickoff coverage (our kicker had to make the tackle in a recent game which probably saved a touchdown)?

I’m kind of miffed that the Utes can’t recruit a local kid that has a great leg, and can kick it out of the endzone easily, especially in rice-eccles at altitude.

As to the…[Read more]

After the UCLA loss I started looking at the current Ute roster to see what we had at Defensive tackle. I came across Simote Pepa who is listed at 6-3 tall and 354 lbs.. I checked out his highlight videos and saw he was quite impressive at stopping the run, and has the strength to bull rush the O-line and put pressure on the QB. This was High…[Read more]

I’ve read most of the posts and agree with many of the things stated that need improving. I didn’t see anyone mention the lack of pressure on the QB with 4 down linemen, and more importantly allowing the QB to escape and make good gains.

This was a main reason for the loss at Florida. The defense had Florida in 3rd and long many times, and…[Read more]

Ahead of football media day and the start of Fall camp, I have been watching some of the game replays on PAC12 network, and am really appreciating what some players like Covey and Tafua brought to the team effort.
Covey has sure hands to secure the punt to start with.  He was always a threat to take it all the way.  He was tough, and could take a…[Read more]

I don’t see it discussed much, but I would think that coaches should work on Rising’s fundamentals in securing the football when he runs.  It seemed like he lost the ball a number of times last year when hit, but was lucky very few resulted in turnovers.  I’m afraid opposing teams see this on film and will concentrate on knocking the ball loose…[Read more]

Congrats to the team and coaches for a great year of entertaining football, capped off with the championship. Utah was one team that showed up big for our conference and gives it some credibility.

I am 80 years old January 9, and graduated from the U in 1965. Lifelong Ute fan (yes during the days of Bill Marcroft and Paul James). A lot of Highs…[Read more]

17.5 yards per Keep it up Britain.

I believe if the Utes bring their A game with very few mistakes (missed assignments on pass defense, punt blocking, flags for stupid fouls, etc..), they can prevail.  
The offense has been great, and we need that to continue.  The running game must be solid, and most plays designed to take advantage of their pass rushes, like screens and short…[Read more]

Nothing more dangerous than a one win team, home field, nothing to lose at this point in the season.  I Look for a lot of gambling on Arizona’s part.  Lots of blitzes.  Lots of trick plays.  Lots of going for it on fourth down.  High energy.
  If Utah coaches haven’t prepared the team to match the energy and give a great effort, the same they…[Read more]