ProudUte
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ProudUte replied to the topic Why not start Rose? in the forum Football 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I agree that Barnes has done a lot for this team and I would like to see him go out with a win. That being said, we saw what happened with our offense in 2023 with QBs not prepared to play. (We all know the stories of what happened.) I want Rose to be prepared to take the reigns next season if Cam goes down. He needs as many reps as possible…[Read more]
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ProudUte started the topic Why not start Rose? in the forum Football 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I struggle with understanding why we are starting Barnes. I love what Barnes did for this team, and maybe he is the best QB we have today. But, half of our team is gone due to the NFL, portal, and injuries.
This bowl game is not about winning IMO, it is about prepping young guys for next season. If it was about winning, we would be playing…[Read more]
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ProudUte replied to the topic Sounds like Bernard might play in Vegas? in the forum Football 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I would love for him to play. I think we would see him lined up in the slot a lot if he does play.
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ProudUte started the topic Utah ranked 7th in 2024 preseason poll in the forum Football 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I know this is virtually meaningless, but it is nice to get recognition. Hopefully, it helps with recruiting.
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ProudUte started the topic Deivon Smith – can he play? in the forum Basketball (Men) 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I just listened to Mark Harlan on the radio. Deivon can play based on a two-week injunction. However, if he played and then they went back to the old rule – would he lose a year of eligibility? This is what Harlan and his staff are trying to figure out.
So, Deivon may play this weekend if they learn that he does not have to risk a year of…[Read more]
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ProudUte replied to the topic Please prove me wrong 2024 football season… in the forum Football 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I agree. We should pump the breaks on “Utah is King.” We will have a challenge next season. I hope we end up on top, but KSU, Arizona, OSU, WV and others will have something to say about that.
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ProudUte replied to the topic Its not that bad if you really look at it in the forum Football 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Excellent post. If we add a few solid portal guys in the defensive backfield we should be great. I would also like to get a WR and possibly a QB in the portal.
I am high on Isaac Wilson as our future QB. I talked to a HS defensive coordinator who has played Corner Canyon for years. He told me that in his opinion Isaac is a better QB than his…[Read more]
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ProudUte replied to the topic Thoughts on the up coming bowl in the forum Football 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I don’t get it. Barnes will be gone after the game and hopefully Rose will still be around. Whitt said Rose could play without eligibility issues. So, why don’t we give Rose the practice reps and let him play? I have nothing against Barnes, but he will not be a Ute next year. Give Rose the reps.
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ProudUte replied to the topic Isn't this what we want in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Miami, I agree with NIL and the portal. I was only speaking to kids going to the NFL. The portal and the NIL are terrible for college football IMO. That being said, we have to play the game if we want to be viable.
I hope in time, this nonsense will be adjusted. Look at the Oklahoma QB who already transferred from UCF. He is now going to…[Read more]
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ProudUte started the topic Isn't this what we want in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
I was hopeful that everyone would come back and we would be a top-ten team in 2024. But it isn’t going to happen (at least everyone coming back). That being said, don’t we want our players to be good enough that they are being considered for the NFL? We want guys like Phillips, JJ, Marcus Williams, Bolles, etc. who are so good that they can…[Read more]
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ProudUte replied to the topic Whitt said all the NFL guys will not be playing in the bowl game in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes, I completely agree with you.
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ProudUte started the topic Whitt said all the NFL guys will not be playing in the bowl game in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
This bowl game has the making of being a disaster for the Utes. Between, the NFL draft guys, portal guys, and our numerous injuries – who will play on December 23rd?
Guys who will not be playing include Rising, Kuithe, Bernard, Curry, Vele, Yassmin, Pittman, Laumea, Barton, Bishop, Ellis, Johnson, Matthews, Broughton, and about 10 backup guys.…[Read more]
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ProudUte replied to the topic Paging OnlyUdolph the Red Nose Ute Reindeer in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Keep in mind teams like Oklahoma and Ohio State have lost star QBs to the portal. We need to wait this thing out and see what we lose and what we get. I thought Broughton was leaving, so that’s not a huge loss IMO. Matthews leaving was an unpleasant surprise.
I am sure Whitt and the staff are working the portal as well
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ProudUte replied to the topic I would hate to be a college football coach in December in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
That makes a lot of sense. I can see college football programs hiring a general manager so the coach can focus on coaching.
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ProudUte started the topic I would hate to be a college football coach in December in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Things a college football coach has on his plate in December:
– A good team will be going to a bowl. They need to prepare for the bowl game, but the most critical part of this – is to develop young players for next season.
– You must do everything you can to keep your best players from going to the portal. Part of this now includes working…[Read more]
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ProudUte replied to the topic Mikey Matthew’s in the Portal in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
We will see. Bernard went to the portal and came back last season. I hope Matthews comes back but if not – I wish him well. Saying things like he is dead to me is nonsense.
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ProudUte replied to the topic Anyone hearing rumors of Penix sitting out? in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
This whole thing is getting out of hand. I was not a fan of Phillips sitting out the Rosel Bowl. I get that players would sit out the Sun or Vegas Bowls. But, when you are playing for the national championship – come on – that’s crazy.
I think he plays.
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ProudUte replied to the topic Roscoe Mendenhall oh yeah that guy in the forum They So Poo Poo 11 months, 3 weeks ago
It seems so strange to me to leave a prestigious school like Virginia to end up at UNM. Oh well, he is a different guy.
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ProudUte replied to the topic Final PAC-12 All-Conference Teams in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
It’s probably our lowest number of players on the 1st/2nd teams in years. It makes sense considering the injuries we experienced this season.
I am certain Barton would have been on the list had he not been injured.
I just think Bishop should have been first team. Outside of that, I don’t see much that I disagree with.
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ProudUte replied to the topic Utah pursuing QB Sam Leavitt from MSU in the forum Football 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Fixed it.
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