Jim Vanderhoof

Simple answer durability. He runs extremely hard and takes a lot of hits. Great 3rd down back receiving and blocking.Not built for 20 carries a game. He should play a big role I’m hoping Glover has gotten stronger and can break the arm tackles. He has the body type for more carries. Mitchell sounds like Glover type also.

Hopefully we will be m…[Read more]

I disagree but time will tell. We were too predictable last year and had little depth. Losing Smith is a big loss. We are more athletic and should play more as a team instead of individuals. Defense will be improved, athleticism improved, depth improved and hopefully free throw shooting improved.

Impossible to predict a lineup with so many unknowns. Point guard is crucial in Smith’s offense. We should be more athletic and Lovering and Erickson are veterans that can fill in when needed but should have limited roles. More depth this year and some athletic big men that will help on defense.

Madsen brothers give us shooting and experience. I…[Read more]

Nice post MD. That interview told it all. He is highly motivated for that game. They caught us off guard and just goes to show how much leadership (alpha dog in Whitts term) comes in to play. The team will rally around Cam and the bulletin board material in the BYU locker room will become a side note.

Bernard has a hard time staying healthy. He runs extremely hard and takes a lot of big hits. Hopefully Glover has gotten bigger and stronger and can get past the arm tackles. He could be a sleeper. Woods and Mitchell are the X factors. Sounds like Woods is out.

Our receivers look really good and they will force defenses to drop more back in…[Read more]

Sad to hear. He has been through a lot the past couple years personally. G5 schools have taken a beating with nil and transfer portal. I always root for the Aggies and wish them the best.

All key questions proud Ute. Rising is definitely the key player. Rising is a similar player to Bo Nix. We have similar weapons. Ludwig needs to open things up and spread the field. Can Rising throw the ball downfield with accuracy? If he wants a shot at the NFL he will have to prove it.

Kuithe Singer and Woods are unknowns at this point. Has…[Read more]

Great posts everyone. With our speed at WR teams will have to respect the deep pass. That opens up more room for the tight ends and RBs. I would still spread the field with offensive sets. A back like Woods could be dangerous with his speed and quickness in a spread out defense

If Rising can throw the ball downfield with accuracy and get some…[Read more]

That podcast was unwatchable. That guy was all over the place. Our physical play is on the OL and DL line and defense. Why does our skill positions have to be physical? JJ is a big loss if he’s healthy. With Rising we can spread the field and utilize our speed more.

Our offense has become too predictable. Ludwig and Whitt need to adjust and p…[Read more]

Call me old school. I remember when you could actually talk about the basketball and football game during timeouts with people around you. Too much noise and distraction from the game. I go to watch the games not the drums or music. The cannon was tradition and only lasts a few seconds. You have to yell to communicate with someone sitting around…[Read more]

You need both recruits and transfers. Some 4 and 5 stars may be able to play immediately. 3 and 4 star not quite ready need a year or two to develop. The portal is a way to fill needs when someone transfers or some players don’t pan out.

I think Whitt and staff have done a great job of putting together the best team every year. With QB being t…[Read more]

Great idea MD! Half full stadium at kickoff is my biggest complaint. Drunk fans a close second. If you can’t walk to the stadium you’re not going to make it through the game. It has nothing to do with your religion or if you drink or don’t drink. Common courtesy to fellow Ute fans.

Maybe some honey buckets in a few spots for restroom lines.

Growing up in the 60’s.
Packers: Starr Hornung Taylor
Yankees: Mantle Maris Yogi
Lakers: West Baylor Wilt

Shared a room with my older brother who was Bears and Dodgers (sibling rivalries). I remember going to bed every night in the summer catching the last innings of the Dodgers with Vin Scully KFI Los Angeles.

Sugar Bowl by far. New Year’s Eve bourbon street. Amazing game with 10,000 Ute fan compared to 60,000 Alabama fans. Second would be the Fiesta Bowl. Seeing that stadium all red was amazing. Great memories.

Good post proud Ute. I would call weaknesses “unknown”. I agree with Ted that the schedule and playing in different environments are also “unknowns”. On the positive side half our conference games are at home where we are a “unknown”.

Looking at the positives he is a phenomenal athlete with the drive to get back on the field. I’ll believe it when I see him padded up.

I think the key hiring component is 17 years in Big 12. He knows the programs and players. Not to mention assistant to coach Huggins. Maybe not head coach material but he needed to move on from WVU. Looks like a great hire. WVU always known for their aggressive defensive style. Only problem you need athletes.

The one and done fits the non LDS players well. As someone pointed out they only have to be there 6-9 months then leave. I could even live the honor code for 6 months. Well maybe not.

A little advice:
Stay away from cougar tails (just ask Davies) and don’t get a roommate in case you don’t shave for a week or smuggle a cup of coffee in the mor…[Read more]

That’s a solid “D”. Pass rush will be key. O’Toole and Fillinger need to step up. Barton is a mismatch blitzing against a RB protection. Strong safety and second DB are question marks. Hall or Richie need to step up at strong safety and hopefully someone will hold down the other corner.

Offense should keep them off the field a lot more this ye…[Read more]