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I actually found a YouTube video.

I am testing things to:

@Tony I can’t figure out why the second YT link won’t load. First one was correct.

I don’t think so that first year in the PAC12 was really weird. Essentially you had no USC for the new conference. That is one of those things that doomed the conference IMO. Looking back now after seeing how it all played out.

Utah just had to beat a crappy Colorado team at home to play for a P12 title year one. Yeah Utah was in a better s…[Read more]

I don’t think it is coach speak.
It is decisions made with incorrect or mistaken information.
Whitt would be the first to tell you injuries are no excuse. You have to find a way to manage it. He has said this many many times.
I am questioning his managing of the situation. I think disclosing injuries is good for transparency. But it is l…[Read more]

I really hope he doesn’t make any more comments on it. Focus on the season. Cam Risings delayed response can just end it as far as I am concerned. Seems like he is taking the season serious with the players he has.

I don’t understand how Rose is so far behind. Is it because of the current rep count being favorable for a starter now? I guess tha…[Read more]

Stupid and insensitive post by Jazzy, but who cares about Twitter? People spend so much time on there they begin to believe that’s the entirety of the sports world. Nothing on that site matters one iota in the real world. Remember when BYU fans thought that we wouldn’t be invited to the Big12 because of our Twitter fans? Boom! Invited! Lol.

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This is what happens when you invite BYU to a conference. It immediately goes down in quality.

I’m hoping he sees a lot of playing time vs Weber State.

As others have said, Florida remained committed to stacking the box. They never deviated from that game plan.

Also, Florida’s defense is pretty good. They have some seriously talented dudes on that side of the ball. Utah did well, all in all.

Completely expected for a true freshman o-lineman in his first game. The fact that he was able to compete his way into a starting spot at all speaks to his talent.

Regarding #3, if Nate could just develop into an average passer he would be absolutely deadly as a QB. His speed and athleticism is elite. I’m really hoping that comes to fruition, but the lack of passing attempts does seem to indicate that he can’t do it.

Yeah, I feel bad for their fans. All those programs have done for years is punch above their weight. They have very loyal and engaged fanbases. And they’re being relegated simply because of geography and market size. Conference realignment sucks.

I wish there was a way for the Big12 to bring them on, but I doubt the finances make sense. Best they…[Read more]

Here’s the thing. Whitt is extremely competitive and with that comes a bit of pettiness. It’s what makes him a great coach. All the great coaches have that kind of “edge” to them (Urban, Saban, Dabo, Gundy, Harbaugh, etc.). The best coaches aren’t “nice” in the traditional sense.

In my opinion, he treats a rivalry exactly like it should be…[Read more]

Two best proven players not necessarily the best this season.
I think Johnson starts and I also think JJ will be our best offensive weapon by year end.

Very nice pickup. Utah is killing it with in-state recruiting.

You’re right. He certainly wasn’t elite, which was my original point. Glad we agree.

Could be smoke and mirrors, but Whitt said he it would either be Cam or Rose starting.

Whittingham says it’s 50/50 if Cam will be ready for the Florida game. Also says Brandon Rose would be QB if they had to play today.

— Utes Central (@UtesCentral) August 11, 2023

Emerging rumor is that it was a kidney injury. If so, that’s a month recovery…at least.

Eh, Clifford was a decent QB, nothing special. I spent a lot of time on Penn State boards leading up to the Rose Bowl and he received a lot of criticism for being inconsistent.

Graham Mertz has experience. In 2021 he started in all 13 games and led Wisconsin to a 9-4 season. In 2022, he started in 12 games, but only went 6-6.

Fortunately, it…[Read more]