Activity – ProudUte

ProudUte replied to the topic What do we know about Baylor? in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

We know they couldn’t move the ball against BYU’s vaunted defense last season.

Actually, since I do not know anything about who they picked up in the portal and who is returning, I really don’t know much about them. They do appear to be a run-first team, which is good for us, especially if we get a few guys back.

If we were playing last year’s…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Who's going to Baylor? in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Lots to do in Dallas.

ProudUte replied to the topic Run Game in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Florida stacked the box virtually every first down. Even after the first play of the game, they continued to stack the box. In order for us to run successfully we will need to be able to complete some intermediate passes.

I think the run game will come especially after Rising returns.

ProudUte started the topic Was anyone else surprises that Whitt/Lud put Johnson back in the game in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

in the 4th quarter after making two mistakes handling the ball?

I admit that I was shocked, not unhappy, but surprised. The good news is that I believe that this helps Johnson’s confidence going forward. Johnson is likely a big part of our future and is an amazing athlete.

Now the game is over and we won, I am pleased Johnson came back into…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic just saw the highlights, my thoughts on the game in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

I agree with most all of your points.

After we were up by 21 points, the game plan changed. Whitt wanted to get our of there with a win. Considering we had 8 key players missing, the decision was right IMO. We won’t get any extra points for style. We took care of business and built a 21-point lead. Then did what we needed to do without…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic ASU looks worse than expected in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

They beat Southern Utah 24-21. Wow, it looks like ASU has some serious issues. I bet BYU hangs 50 points on SUU next Saturday.

ProudUte started the topic Special teams were once again special in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

We have a kicker who can put kickoffs in the endzone.

We have a punter who can boom the punts.

We can now kick FGs outside of the 20-yard line.

Our punt and kick coverage looked better.

All of this will make a difference throughout the season, especially in close games.

ProudUte started the topic Injuries in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

We had 8 guys miss all or part of the game last night. Also, Rose our potential backup QB is out. I cannot remember ever having that many guys on our team miss a game, even at mid-season.

The good news is that, as far as I know – none of these injuries are season-ending injuries. Can we continue to beat good teams without these guys? Probably…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Cam Rising was cleared to practice at full speed. in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

I believe that is what I heard Whitt say. If so, can he play next week? But, I am honestly more worried about the 4 defensive players who were out. We need to get them back.

ProudUte replied to the topic Hey, we won missing 8 starters in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

I don’t disagree and we did make some mistakes. For me, that’s a discussion for another day. I have some thoughts to post too. It really was an incredible win considering how many key players were absent.

ProudUte started the topic Hey, we won missing 8 starters in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

That’s incredible. We were not perfect, but hell we won with almost half our starters missing including our two best offensive players and three of our best defensive players. I am hearing some whining from Ute fans. Be happy with this win. We got it done under adverse conditions.

We stopped the run and got 8 sacks missing three defensive…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Does Florida make it to 3 wins? in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

I think they may get 6 wins. However, you can’t say much after one game.

ProudUte replied to the topic Thoughts on the game in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

We made some mistakes, but we will clean some of that up. The overall injury situation concerns me. We need to get some of these guys back.

ProudUte started the topic I am pleased with our defense in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Especially considering that three of our best defenders who could not play.

We held Florida’s vaunted running game to 21 yards.

We had 5 sacks.

A number of pass deflections and a PI.

Red zone D was excellent.

The TD should not have happened because the 4th down pass was an incompletion.

Great job defense!!!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic Nate Johnson not ready for prime time in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

He is a freshman and his first game with real experience. Yes, he made some mistakes. But, now he has some experience that will give him confidence.

ProudUte replied to the topic We can nitpick all we want buuuut… in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Yes. 5 sacks and a pi. Very good red zone defense.

ProudUte replied to the topic QB Play in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Sylvester thinks Utah will go up-tempo/no-huddle offense. I like the idea, but it doesn’t seem Whitt’s style.

ProudUte replied to the topic QB Play in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Since Barnes and Johnson have been getting reps for this game – I feel better about our game plan compared to a real last-minute decision not to play Cam.

I suspect that with a strong offensive line and running backs, you will see a better, more confident Bryson Barnes. I hope to see Johnson utilized in the right situations where he can be…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Florida Starting Center in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

About two weeks ago they said he likely would not play. The backup has had a few weeks to get reps with the starting offensive line. Nonetheless, this is a big hit for Florida.

ProudUte started the topic I am so glad that KW is our coach in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

I just listened to Josh Pate on ESPN700. He is from SEC country. He asked his bosses to make this trip. He could not say enough good about KW and the program he runs. He said he is the best coach west of the Mississippi.

Mac started to change Ute football, but in his best year, he only tied for the WAC championship. Mac recruited better and…[Read more]

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