Activity – ProudUte

ProudUte replied to the topic DUNN CHAIN REACTION? in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

He is now listed as a 5 star guy. This would be an amazing get. I have not idea what ties this kid from Illinois has to Utah.

ProudUte replied to the topic DUNN CHAIN REACTION? in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I hope this is true.

ProudUte started the topic Bad picks in 60 in 60 so far in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

As of yesterday, they are number at #17. I know that it means nothing, but it is interesting to see where the local media guys place players.

The biggest underrated player so far, IMO, is Tao Johnson at #40. I think he is going to be a great safety for the Utes. BYU has a couple of DBs ranked better than him, which makes no sense to me.

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ProudUte started the topic It's a great time to be a Ute football fan in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I have been a Ute football fan since the early 1960s. I remember the Liberty Bowl of 1964 (first college football game played indoors). The first year I had season tickets was in 1974. We went 1-10. It was a terrible year, but I still had fun.

There was no way that we ever thought that our Utah football team would ever be rated, play in the…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Aaron Dunn commits in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

He is one tall boy. Sounds like a great pickup for the Utes.

Go Utes!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic Funny video clip – New Faces in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I saw that a while back. Still makes me laugh.

ProudUte started the topic Isaac Wilson this season in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I heard from someone last night that the coaching staff wants to get Wilson as many practice reps as possible throughout the season. The best way to do this outside of being the starter is to have him run the scout team. Of course, everyone wants Rising to stay healthy and start every game. That means he will get 80% of the reps in practice…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Andrews as RB in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I find this interesting because we don’t seem to have a lot of depth at LB and we have a big RB room. I understand that our two starting linebackers are excellent, and Fotu and Reynolds show promise. Still, I would have thought we needed him more on defense.

It sounds like we need a guy that can get those tough yards in short-yardage…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic I miss getting meaningful updates from camp. in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Interesting, especially at QB. Does this mean that they just want to redshirt Wilson?

It is also interesting that Alford didn’t make your top 3 receivers. But, a team will typically utilize 5-6 WRs.

OnlyU, Ar you sticking with your prediction that we become more of a passing team?

ProudUte replied to the topic I miss getting meaningful updates from camp. in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

CC, I agree with you. When we get a lead, Whitt will slow things down and just try keep the football and run the clock out. So, yes, the stats in the end will likely show that we run a bit more than pass (assuming we get big leads). However, when the game is in question, I suspect we will pass more than Whitt has ever done.

ProudUte started the topic I miss getting meaningful updates from camp. in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I understand that Whitt is very secretive and I understand why (kind of). But, as a fan of the Utes – I want to know more. But, we get virtually nothing. Whitt tells his assistants to be very vague. I can get a better update by asking AI.

I listened to a handful of interviews from coaches and players this morning. I got virtually nothing.…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Was the pandemic the major cause of the Pac12 dissolving? in the forum Pac-12 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The PAC 12 would still be alive today had the commissioner been proactive after the USC/UCLA announcement. The Big 12 commissioner took immediate action when Texas/Oklahoma announced they were leaving. This action kept the Big 12 alive.

What could the PAC12 done? They could have invited SMU and SDSU within a month of the USC/UCLA announcement.…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Klatt ranks Utah 9th in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Death, taxes and Utah football,” Klatt wrote. “This is my pick to win the Big 12. Utah is really good, really tough, and I know the Big 12 teams are not going to want to hear this, but Salt Lake City is now the toughest place to play in the Big 12. Period. That home-field advantage is real; the Utes are incredible at home. And when healthy, thi…

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ProudUte started the topic 2024 – Points per game in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

How many points will Utah score and give up per game in 2024?

The best in recent years was in 2022 when we scored 38 points per game and in 2019 when we only gave up 15 points per game. So, what do you expect in 2024?

OnlyU and others have told us we will pass much more this season. This should lead to more points on offense. On the other…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Receivers in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top ten receiver group? That would be a first for the Utes.

We are deep. If Cam stays healthy – we should be great.

Go Utes!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic Utes ranked 13th in first coaches poll in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Big 12, including the Utes, have to prove themselves. In a perfect world – an undefeated Utah team will play and undefeated KState team for the conference championship. If that ends up being true (not likely) – The Big 12 will have two teams in the top five.

ProudUte replied to the topic Utes ranked 13th in first coaches poll in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I don’t know Massey from Adam. He may be an idiot, but he is not an idiot because he ranked Utah lower that we think they should be.

The CB started calling anyone idiots who trashed Zach Wilson last season. They went as far as saying that Joe Namath was a terrible NFL QB just because he said Wilson was playing badly and should be benched.

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ProudUte replied to the topic Utes ranked 13th in first coaches poll in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Honestly, why should we care about BYU. I just want Utah to win.

Go Utes!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic For lurking BIG-12 fans, you MUST understand this in the forum They So Poo Poo 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The hatred from CB BYU fans has blown out of proportion. Since they have lost 9 out of the last 10 football games, they like to post crazy things about their rivals. A few from this last week include:

– Whittingham is not in the same league as Edwards. Lavell will always be the best coach from the state of Utah. (This may be true, but it is…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Will we have/need/want a RB1 or go with a committee? Who will lead? in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I believe we will start the season with running back by committee. However, I would not be surprised that by week 4 one of the guys emerges as RB1. We saw this with Tavion in 2021. Regardless, Bernard will be in the mix because of his experience and his skills as a receiver.

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