Activity – ProudUte

ProudUte replied to the topic Furlong speaking truth in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

The bad news about all of this – is that other teams (when recruiting) are saying that Whitt handled this terribly and are suggesting that he really does not care about his players.

If I was Whitt – I would come out and make a clear statement as to what happened this spring and summer. But, this is NOT Whitt’s style. He is what he is and no…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Rising's surgeon given permissions to speak in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

ElAttrache was given permission by Rising to speak to The Athletic to expand on the surgery, the rehab and where Utah’s quarterback is in the process of this tedious recovery. ElAttrache said Rising’s multi-ligament injury plus the meniscus tear usually takes top-flight athletes anywhere from 10 to 12 months to return to competition. So far, Ris…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Whitt's presser in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Whitt did not sound positive about the injuries. But, you cannot take anything he says about injuries seriously. Not a word was said about the potential of Jackson playing this week. His biggest statement about injuries related to the need to shuffle around our offensive line this weekend. However, he then went on to say that we will know more…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Whitt's presser in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Let me make it clear that I am still glad that Whitt is our head coach. However, I am so sick and tired of his games, secrecy, and avoiding any serious questions.

You disagree with a coach and still like him overall.

ProudUte started the topic Whitt's presser in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

I am not sure I believe much of what he says anymore, but here are his responses:

We are coming up on the halfway point of the season. Both teams coming off losses to OSU.

Cal is much improved on offense. They are balanced between the run and pass.

He likes the daytime games.

Will be shocked if any team goes undefeated in conference…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic The over/under from Vegas seems a bit high to me. in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

I agree that a young QB playing against our D with a loud and hostile crowd – will be a challenge. However, he played much better than okay. He led his team to 40 points against a team that held us to 7. I was impressed with him and how he kept his cool under pressure.

ProudUte started the topic The over/under from Vegas seems a bit high to me. in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

As of this morning, Utah is a 13.5 point favorite this Saturday (also seems high). The over/under is 45.5. This suggests a score of about 29-16. I think we can keep Cal to 16 or fewer points, but can the Utes score 29? We have only done that once against Weber and they are not a good team this year.

I am not a gambler, but if I was I would…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Transfer Portal QB in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Right now, I would not come to Utah as a transfer QB. Our offense is terrible.

Somehow, someway – I hope that we can change things.

ProudUte replied to the topic Should we copy Arizona’s defense against USC and UW? in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

I think you ask a valid question. But, I do not believe it is Whitt or Scalley’s style to make wholesale changes like that. They both seem to me to play hard-core, old-school football and win in the trenches. They may do some things similar to Arizona in obvious passing downs.

I admit, I like what I saw with Arizona’s defense. They made the…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic What I saw in the PAC12 that bothers me about the Utes offense in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Two PAC12 backup freshmen QBs had great games yesterday. Fefita from Arizona and Mendoza from Cal looked great. It was the 2nd game for Fefita, but he looked good against UQ the previous week. I think what bothered me the most was that Mendoza led Cal to 40 points against the same Oregon State defense that basically shut us out until the game…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic The UCLA looks better today in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA beat a very good WSU team and the score doesn’t really show how they dominated. They held WSU to about 215 yards total offense and UCLA got almost 500 yards offense against WSU. UCLA rushed for 192 yards compared to the 9 they rushed against the Utes.

Unfortunately, none of this makes up for the debacle at OSU.

Hopefully, our offense…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Utah has only one senior on the starting defense in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

We all know that we have an elite defense. Could we be even better in 2024? The only senior starter is Broughton. He is the only player that we know won’t be back next season. There is a possibility of one or more players leaving for the NFL. I suspect Bishop is most likely, but I wouldn’t say that is a sure thing. Ried is a possibility as…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic What has happened is now past history. How do we move on? in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

I understand your feelings. But, I don’t want to see Whitt go out with this as his last season. I don’t think he wants to leave under these circumstances either.

ProudUte started the topic What has happened is now past history. How do we move on? in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

There has been a lot of speculation in the last 24 hours as to what has happened over the last 9 months. The fact is – I doubt any of us really know the entire truth. I sure don’t.

The most important thing now is how will the coaching staff take control of the locker room before this becomes divisive to the team. Whitt needs to figure out how…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Utah's Offense is Worse Than Expected in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

So, it’s even worse. 🙁

ProudUte replied to the topic Utah's Offense is Worse Than Expected in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Yes, our offense is terrible! Injuries have played a big role. But, I highly doubt USC, OU, or UW would be at 125th if they lost their QB. They would not be as good, but 125th – really.

Our coaches made a number of mistakes in judgment and long-term planning. I am not saying we should fire anyone. Every manager or coach makes mistakes. Once…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic I am 100% in support of Rising and Kuithe in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

These two guys are legendary Utes. I remember the USC game in SLC like it was yesterday. Cam left everything on the field in that amazing win. Kuithe could have gone to the NFL after 2021 and he stayed. He wanted more for his Utes. Sadly, he suffered a serious injury and he may never play Pro.

Cam and Brant, thanks for everything you have…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Riley's interview with Cam today. Puts to bed a bunch of rumors. in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

I will probably get some downvotes for this and that’s okay. I am just expressing how I feel and not how anyone else should feel.

I think the whole secrecy policy that we have is BS. I thought that 5 years ago and I really think it now. How much has the secrecy helped our offense? Would we have just got 150 yards total offense if everyone…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic If Cam was to play – how much difference would it make? in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Let’s assume that Cam plays in the Cal game, but no other offensive starters come back; i.e., Kuithe, Jackson, Pittman, etc. How much of a difference would a “healthy” Cam make?

Of course – no one knows, but I think we all have our own thoughts. Here are mine.

I am sure we would see some improvement in the offensive production. Cam will…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Who do you watch Utah football games with? in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Yep, that’s the question my wife has asked at least 100 times. I try to explain and she never truly understands. She is a great person, but not a great football fan. 🙂 My wife also struggles with the concept of punting. Oh well – that’s why I don’t watch Utah games with her.

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