[Jim Vanderhoof]

Thanks for posting interview.He sounds like Sitake jr. He made the right choice for him. $$ and religion imagine that. He gave us 3 years and is a well spoken athlete. I wish him the best.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

An experienced O line can pick up blitzes and give the QB some big play opportunities. Throw a running QB in the mix and this offense may not have to throw much. I’m excited about the offense this year. Just need to stay healthy.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

Alex has the street cred to recruit top players. We just need to fill the Huntsman and provide the atmosphere to help him close the deals.

The pro game has transferred to college now. Alex gets it and what kid with NBA aspirations wouldn’t want to play for him. I haven’t been this excited about Utah basketball since the Bogut days.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

“Show me the money” will rule college FB and BB until the courts or congress (haha) intervene and put some guidelines on this madness. As previously mentioned above coaches are in a no win situation. Culture and player development only sets you up for failure. It only works if you have the money to keep your developed players.

It won’t be long until we start seeing a preseason NIL collective ranking instead of a team ranking. Maybe a donors all-American team? How about a program with the most NIL gets the automatic playoff spots reguardless of record.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

This roster is looking good! By far the most athletic team the Utes have had in years maybe ever. AJ is tuned in and knows exactly how he wants the team to look. First time in years I’m excited for BB season. This team has a Houston feel to it. AJ will develop these athletes into team and role players. I like our 6’8 6’9 athletic post men that can jump and block shots.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

Exactly my point Hoban. Some see it as weird and abnormal. Others see it as normal based on your religion. Neither right or wrong.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

My wife was also told the same by 3 or 4 different students at BYU. Her BYU experience chased her away from the church. Religion should never be discussed on a sports fan board. An outsider looking in (me) or an insider looking out (Holladay Ute) opinions differ in your personal perspectives and beliefs. We are all Ute fans and let’s keep religion and politics out of it. Utah and Holladay Ute are great fans and have good football basketball takes. Religion has tainted the rivalry let’s not let it affect our own fan base.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

Even 40 years ago I would see McMahon with a beer and wonder how he got away with it. LE could have got in big trouble had he got caught not reporting him to the HC. My wife attended BYU in that same time frame and she went to lots of parties with alcohol and drugs. Lots of football players. That was going on and she got turned in to the HC for a Levi’s label on her corduroy jacket. Figure that out!!

[Jim Vanderhoof]

I agree proud Ute. My point is they turned a blind eye on the HC when McMahon was clearly breaking it. The HC violations are kept in house for a reason. The JR case was national news and therefore had to be enforced. If the lawsuit was not filed Jake would be the starting QB. You can’t tell me players don’t get caught occasionally having sex and it doesn’t get reported or they sweep it under the rug.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

If you’re winning and gaining national attention (McMahon era) that trumps values. If your losing (Crowton era) values matter. As long as BYU is winning the donors will continue their support.

Utahs success in football for the past 20+ years has been hard for BYU and their fans. As a long term (old) Utah football fan I know exactly how it feels. We played second fiddle for over 20 years in the 80s and 90’s.

BYU is once again in a position to rise to national attention and the fans and donors are stepping up to make it happen. No different than us when we got Urban and joined the Pac 12. The rivalry and quest to dominate the other school will create a good scenario for both schools at the cost of donors. It could turn in to a war of attrition. Donors are now in a position of power and also a position of we can’t win without you. A lot of pressure to keep spending more and more. Not sustainable.

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