Activity – ProudUte

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

I think 13th is fair for where I believe we are at. We are just ahead of Clemson, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. We are just behind Fl State, Missouri, and LSU. That’s pretty good company.

Considering how we ended last season, I am a bit surprised the coaches had us so high. I doubt most of them understand the level of injuries we had…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Who will be Utah's leading receiver in 2024? in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

We are 24 days from our first game. Let’s start some football discussions.

Question of the day – Who will be our leading receiver?

I predict that Kuithe will lead in catches and Singer will be the leader in total yards. I think Kuithe will have about 60 receptions and Singer will have 800+ total receiving yards. (It would be nice to have a…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic I'm hearing good things about Lohner. in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I heard both Rising and Kuithe talk about him. Can you imagine the weapon he can be at 6’8″ with his jumping ability? I am not suggesting that he will be an every-down player. But, in special circumstances – he may be the go-to guy.

I look forward to seeing him on the field this fall.

Go Utes!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic Utah Football facts from the PAC-12 era in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Great post. The PAC12 was great for the Utes. But, we are where we are. I hope we make the most of it until another opportunity comes our way.

ProudUte replied to the topic How to watch Utah Ute sports after the move to the Big 12 in the forum Misc 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I got the Disney/Hulu/ESPN+ and more this week. It’s not expensive and as it turns out I get a lot of other unexpected options.

The SUU game is on ESPN+. The USU and Baylor games are being picked up by the networks. I suspect every conference game will be on Fox, ESPN, ABC, or at the very least something like FSN or CBSN.

The Big 12 is a…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic TE WR Preview in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Great post, UtesRule.

Yes, we are loaded at both positions and have a quarterback who can get them the ball. Will we average 300 yards passing this season? Maybe. But if we blow some teams out, we will call off the dogs, so who knows?

ProudUte replied to the topic Calling on the god of Utah Football info in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Thanks, OnlyU.

I like the teaser that 3 QBs are taking snaps so far, leaving it for us to guess which three.

ProudUte replied to the topic Yogi Roth’s new podcast in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I love Yogi. He has always been a friend of the Utes. As he said, experience makes a difference and we have a lot of experience on this 2024 team.

Go Utes!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic Arizona Left Tackle in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

That’s too bad. I hate to see kids get season ending injuries. We saw what it did to us last season.

ProudUte replied to the topic Calling on the god of Utah Football info in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

When I talked to his uncle six weeks ago – Lander was good-to-go. Have you heard anything recently? There were some rumors in January, but I have not heard anything since then.

ProudUte replied to the topic For our Oklahoma St guy that comes around here. in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

If Utah and Ok State are undefeated – I thought that this game would be a good one for Game Day. But, I looked at the schedule for Sep 21 and noticed that USC is at Michigan. Also, Tenessee is at Oklahoma. So, Game Day may not be likely.

In any event – it should be a big game for the Big 12.

Go Utes!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic Just For Funsies… Cam for Heisman? in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I do not totally disagree. But, we have yet to see this team play yet, so …

ProudUte replied to the topic Camp Kyle: Day 1 interviews in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Thanks, MD, for posting this. I am headed out golfing in a few, so no time to listen to the interviews right now.

That is a lot of Kool-aid for me to drink this morning. It all sounds very exciting. If the Oline is as good as OnlyU and Harding are projecting – we should have an amazing season.

ProudUte replied to the topic Just For Funsies… Cam for Heisman? in the forum Football 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I highly doubt that Cam will be in the Heisman race. However, I would have said the same about Smith in 2024.

The only way Cam is in the race is if we pass at least 55% of the time. He would need a 70% + completion rate and at least 3500 yards. Also, the team would need to be in the top ten and probably win the conference championship.

Is all…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic 3* DT Semi Taulanga from Meter Dei committed to Utah in the forum Football 3 months, 4 weeks ago

BYU was confident they were going to get this kid.

ProudUte replied to the topic Golf Cart Convo w/Logan Fano in the forum Football 3 months, 4 weeks ago

I’m glad he is good to go. We should have an excellent pass rush this season.

ProudUte replied to the topic Breakout players in 2024? in the forum Football 3 months, 4 weeks ago

OnlyU, thanks as always for our insightful post. I agree with you that Bernard will be a key component of our 2024 offense.

Who do you think the two-deep at corner will be?

ProudUte started the topic Breakout players in 2024? in the forum Football 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Every year there are guys who accomplish more than most expected. Who will they be in 2024 for our Utes?

My thoughts:

– Mike Mithcell – I am hearing good things about him, and he has put on some weight since spring ball. We really need one of our running backs to step up.

– O’Toole – He has always been on the cusp. However, injuries set him…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Special teams? in the forum Football 4 months ago

Smith Snowden was a good return man in high school and he is very fast. Maybe he will be in the mix.

ProudUte replied to the topic Special teams? in the forum Football 4 months ago

Our punter was voted preseason all-conference. So that’s good. But, I hope we don’t have to use him so much this season.

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