ProudUte

There was pregame rain, but by game time the weather was perfect. The weather was not a factor. I hear that some Ute fans had a bad experience with Gator fans. Our group had no problems. My experience was positive. There were thousands of Utes there. I suspect at least 15k. The stadium was loudest I have ever been to.
There were a few plays that…[Read more]

The forecast for tonight in Gainesville shows lightning from 3:00 to 12:00.  I saw it last night and playing would not have been possible.  Would they cancel the game?  Estimates suggest that we have 10-15k fans here in Florida. 

As it has been here in Orlando tonight, the game may be postponed for hours. It has been terrible tonight here with a ton of lightning. The forecast for tomorrow night in Gainesville does not look promising.  I will be there regardless, but I will be surprised if there isn’t at least one delay. 

On our flight to Orlando there were over 50 Ute fans wearing Ute’s gear. We saw only one BYU fan. Utah is well represented here in Florida. 
Go Utes!!!

Go Utes – beat the Gators.
 

– Talked about the Florida game and how this is so different because our first games have typically been easier matchups.
– He said that last year they decided to take the ball first and KW preached how important it is to go down the field and score on the first drive.
– He is anxious to play some real football.
– The team’s expectations are…[Read more]

Why isn’t Gabe Reid in the two deep?  Is there a nagging injury?  OnlyU implied there may be a few injuries for game 1.

The four big reasons why they believe they will win are:
1-Heat and humidity
2-Large loud crowd
3-Utah’s defense didn’t look good against Ohio State
4-Their QB Richardson
If your top strengths have nothing to do with the players and coaches – I would think that you have something to worry about.  They act like no one is capable of beating the…[Read more]

Scalley talks about his 2022 safeties:
“Cole Bishop can play in the box and can play back. Clayton Isbell provides some physicality in the box and some length and range up top. We have versatility and we’re going to use it.”

In 1975 – I bought season tickets to Utah football for the first time.  The next two seasons we were 1-10.  This morning – two of the GameDay hosts picked Utah to be in the CFP.  I’m not predicting that we end up in the CFP.  However, to be mentioned as a possibility and to be ranked 7th in the nation is something I never dreamed of in 1975.  We…[Read more]

Have we heard anything about our opening game uniforms?  With the heat, I would go with the all-white unis like the Rose Bowl.
 

I hope these guys can pile on the sacks in 2022.
Defensive Ends

I am not sure if that helps or hurts us. 
Also, a high possibility of thunderstorms may lead to game delays.

Nice article.
Pick Six

Says he will miss camp and the comradery with his teammates.
He participated in the scrimmage and was glad to get the reps.
KW is less hardnosed than he was when he first arrived.
Vele came out of nowhere a few years ago and now he is one of the team’s best players.  He’s excited to see what Vele can do this year.
He loves the offensive they…[Read more]

Scott Mitchell suggested on his radio show that Rising may throw for 3500 yards this season.  What do you think?
IMO he will be lucky to throw for 3000 yards.  Alex Smith and Brian Johnson did not throw for 3000 yards.  Huntley did throw for just over 3000 yards in 14 games.  Whit has had one QB throw for just over 3000 yards.  Why should we…[Read more]

Josh Pate on the show Late Kick predicts that the Utes will be playing Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.  Everyone likes to pick a dark horse and Utah is the dark horse.  Nonetheless, the publicity is nice.  Now, let’s take care of business in the swamp!
Utes in final four

For those of you going to the football game in Gainsville, I looked into parking and I heard that a good place to park is at Norman Field at SW 8th Avenue.  It appears to be just less than a mile walk to the stadium.
I also found this for shuttles to the game:
Oaks Mall in the former Toy’s R Us parking area.
Celebration Pointe behind Regal…[Read more]

Nice article about our linebackers.  We may be a bit inexperienced.  However, I believe the future of our linebackers is very promising.
LB Room

More than ever – he wants to keep things secret.  In college football –  is releasing a depth chart required?
OnlyU’s post below implied that there may be some injuries.  But, I guess we won’t know until September 3rd.