Activity – ProudUte

ProudUte replied to the topic What version of Beck will Whitt allow? in the forum Football 2 weeks, 5 days ago

I still hope that Whitt retires (doubtful). If he does – I think Beck will open things up. He will build the offense around the skillset of he QB as he should.

ProudUte replied to the topic Blocker, Stanley, Woods in Portal in the forum Football 2 weeks, 5 days ago

I get Blocker and Stanley, but Woods is a surprise and a disappointment.

Our RB room looks very bleak right now.

ProudUte started the topic So, who will be in the QB room for spring ball? in the forum Football 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Will Wilson stay?

How about Rose and Huard?

Will Dampier come to Utah?

We have two new freshmen coming in.

Will we go to the portal?

Oh, and I guess Rising is still a possibility. 🙂 (I highly doubt it, but …)

ProudUte replied to the topic We have some inbred football histories in this fair state of ours in the forum Football 2 weeks, 5 days ago

At least half of BYU’s coaching staff has ties to Utah many of Utah’s staff has ties to BYU. Hardly anyone on Utah’s staff graduated outside of the state of Utah. That in and of itself is odd in NCAA football.

When BYU was on top of the football world, their offensive and defensive coordinators were Utah grads. Oh, and their head coach was a…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Bronco to Utah State in the forum Football 2 weeks, 5 days ago

That’s interesting.

ProudUte started the topic Jason Beck is the latest rumor for OC in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

New Mexico had a decent offense this year. Maybe he could work out.

OC (from ESPN700) has been bringing up his name all week.

ProudUte started the topic This has been a disappointing week for me in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Let me first say that this is just football and I should not be so invested. Sometimes I wish my dad would have taken me to the ballet or the opera instead of football games. I truly understand that being disappointed by football is insane. But, I am invested and I am too old to change that.

I wanted Whiit to retire so we could rebuild our…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Bet this is how it will play out in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Good way to bring some humor to the last two seasons.

ProudUte replied to the topic From Sir Alex Markham on X in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why should I trust anything from the football program?

Whitt said in 2023 – Rising would play soon. He never played.

Whitt said in 2024 Rising’s injury was minor. Well …

Whitt said he would retire before he was 63. He is now 65.

Whitt said that Scalley would be involved in any coaching decisions. It appears that this is really not the…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Whittingham is Utah's OC Achilles Heal? in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

I agree 100%.

This program needs rebuilding. The offense needs a complete overhaul. But, Whitt will keep the offense as it has been. He may just promote Harding to OC.

He may let Morgan voice his opinion on potential OCs. However, from what I have heard, he is in control and will not let anyone else in. Very sad IMO.

ProudUte replied to the topic Utah is now 0 for 2 on OC candidates. in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

This is all bad news. It makes me sad where this is all going.

ProudUte replied to the topic Sione Fotu to the portal in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Not good. I expected a number of guys to leave. I hoped he was not one of them.

ProudUte replied to the topic Whittingham likely not retiring in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

To make matters worse – I just heard that Whitt is not allowing Morgan to have the say he promised he would. Whitt is still in control and is letting everyone including Harlan know it. Harlan’s hands are tied.

I am very upset about this if it is indeed true.

ProudUte started the topic Whittingham likely not retiring in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Note: This comes from a good source, but I cannot find anything that confirms it.

Not my words:

Whittingham is digging in his heels and saying that he never had any intention of retiring. Arbuckle wanted to coach with Scalley but learned that Whitt was likely not going anywhere.

Also, Leftwhich is likely going to Texas Tech. Harlan would not…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Leftwich in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Perfect!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic Two things I don't understand about the Ute Fan base (at least online) in the forum Football 3 weeks ago

I do not dislike Harlan. I have never posted anything bad about him. (I hope he is working with Whitt to get an exit package ASAP!!!)

BSU kind of annoys me. I have been around a lot of their fans. However, I do not hate Boise and I don’t think I have ever posted anything bad about them. If you want to see Boise-hate – go to the Cougar Board.…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic OC in the forum Football 3 weeks ago

I like how many points Texas State scored. It would be fun to have an offense that could score multiple TDs in a game.

ProudUte replied to the topic In my best Jerry Seinfeld voice: What’s the deal with assistant coach Harding? in the forum Football 3 weeks, 1 day ago

IMO, it is time for him to move on. We need new blood on the offensive side of the ball. I may keep Whittingham for tight ends, but that’s it for me.

I am one who thinks that our biggest problem this season was our Oline. I honestly do not know what Cam could have done with our Oline. Sure he would have done better, but …

ProudUte replied to the topic I think the longer the silence, the more in the forum Football 3 weeks, 1 day ago

No news is bad news (as far as I am concerned.)

We need a solid OC going into recriting and portal transfers.

ProudUte replied to the topic Why would an OC who has designed a fast-paced offense want to coach under Whitt? in the forum Football 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Yes, the SEC has more money. But, as I did with my own career – (a long time ago) I took less money for a job that I thought would be best for my future.

An OC could be very interested in an opportunity to start something new with a new head coach. It could be very good for his career if he delivers. Also, Utah pays its coordinators very…[Read more]

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