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Smack replied to the topic Which game are you most looking forward to this fall and why? in the forum Football 5 months, 1 week ago

I’m going to say . . . game 1. I am really excited for the year to start. I have had a little bit of a bummer year in some respects, and I really need a pick-me-up. I hope the Utes can give me that!

After that, probably Oklahoma State. As a Ute fan living in the Midwest, having the Utes come out here for some games is going to be great. For…[Read more]

Smack started the topic Greg Newman passes on in the forum Other Ute Sports 6 months ago

Greg Newman, one of our Sugar Bowl champions, has passed away.

I still remember the unexpected awe I felt as the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl played out. The announcers could barely believe what they were seeing, and I was right there with them. A little later in the game, I remember feeling a little dread, thinking that the Alabama machine…[Read more]

Smack replied to the topic How do you feel about the hype going into the 2024 season? in the forum Football 6 months, 2 weeks ago

How do I feel? Short answer: Great!

But I always feel great about the Utes. As some of you know, I never pick against the Utes, and my optimism is nearly boundless. Never give up, never surrender! Haha! 😆

This is going to be a great year! Go UTES!

Smack replied to the topic Wow…worst crowd of the year or so I thought in the forum Basketball (Men) 10 months, 1 week ago

Keita putting on a show tonight.

Smack replied to the topic Way too early top 25 for next year (Utah @15) in the forum Football 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Looks to me like Utah is also coming in at 13. 🙂

Go UTES!

Smack started the topic Game Day! in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Greetings from Missouri! As always, I will be cheering on the Utes. (As some of you know, I never pick against our guys. Ever.)

I like our chances tonight, and I am still holding out hope that the Bad Moon rises. Someone commented on the full moon being a sign of good things to come. And why not? I think I also saw a Utah Football post about the…[Read more]

Smack replied to the topic New Poll: How do you feel about the Utes going to the Big 12? in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago

For purely selfish reasons, I am happy. I live in the Midwest, so this will bring some Utah games closer to me. On the other hand, I was not glad to see the Pac-12 die. But after USC and UCLA left, it was never going to be the same. Back when they announced their departure, I selfishly thought it would be cool if Utah went to the Big XII.

So I…[Read more]

Smack started the topic Game Day! in the forum Football 2 years, 2 months ago

Greetings from Missouri!
Pretty excited about this game. Out here in SEC land, I have some Gator friends, so a win by our guys would be excellent.
As some of you might recall, I never pick against the Utes. I’m going with 41-24. Utes win convincingly, and the Gators get their last touchdown in garbage time.
Go UTES!

Smack started the topic Ute Proud. in the forum Football 4 years, 11 months ago

Tough game. But I’m not disappointed with the team. These are good guys. These are our guys. They sacrificed many hours; they sacrificed their bodies; they put their future health on the line. We have been the beneficiaries of their extraordinary work and dedication. They got outplayed tonight, and a few things didn’t go their way. It…[Read more]

Smack replied to the topic Utes move up from #17 to #15 in Coaches Poll. in the forum Football 5 years, 1 month ago

Also #15 in the AP.
AP Top 25

Smack started the topic It was a big game. We lost. But there is still a lot to play for. in the forum Football 5 years, 2 months ago

Like a lot of you, I have had high hopes. This team looked like it could be the one. We knew there were question marks—we knew the first three games had not answered all of the questions—but there was reason to hope for good things.
There is still reason to hope.
Tonight was tough. Frustrating. We were one or two yards from two touchdowns, and…[Read more]

Smack started the topic It was a big game. We lost. But there is still a lot to play for. in the forum Football 5 years, 2 months ago

Like a lot of you, I have had high hopes. This team looked like it could be the one. We knew there were question marks—we knew the first three games had not answered all of the questions—but there was reason to hope for good things.

There is still reason to hope.

Tonight was tough. Frustrating. We were one or two yards from two touchdowns, and…[Read more]

Smack replied to the topic IT'S GAME DAY!!!!!!!!!!!! in the forum Football 5 years, 2 months ago

I was at that game, too. One of my favorite games–my first game with my oldest son. I hope today’s game is similar, with our defense holding Idaho State to fewer points.

Smack started the topic Game Day! (Missouri fan checking in.) in the forum Football 5 years, 2 months ago

On days like this, I envy those of you who live in Utah (or who are otherwise able to travel to the game). It has been many years since I attended a game against BYU. I’ve lived in Missouri for more than twenty years, and, while I have traveled to the games out here in the midwest, I have never been back for the BYU game.
I’ll be watching, of…[Read more]

Smack replied to the topic Which of you have attended the U? —- BA Classics, 1997. in the forum Misc 5 years, 4 months ago

There’s a lot of BS listed here. 🙂

BA, English

Smack started the topic Saturday weather in the forum Football 5 years, 7 months ago

So, I’ve been thinking about popping into Salt Lake City for the Red-White game on Saturday. (I thought it would be cool to drag my dad out to the game again this year.) The weather looks a little dicey, but Saturday looks like it might be reasonably clear.
Any experts here with a prognostication about the chances of having a decent football day?

Smack replied to the topic Know your enemy, eye ball breakdown, and I watched a few NW games in the forum Football 5 years, 11 months ago

NU has two defensive starters out due to injury.
Inside NU article

Smack started the topic So, bowl eligible. in the forum Football 6 years ago

Five more wins, and this year becomes historic.

Smack replied to the topic Tuttle wasn't here long enough to meet a nice girl and join the church. in the forum Football 6 years, 1 month ago

That’s a bit out of the blue, but it’s not a bad thing to worry about another’s welfare. Thanks for maintaining an eternal perspective. I’m used to seeing a “next game” mentality around here. 🙂

Edit: Oh, I see you’ve got the next game covered, too! I’m with you: I hope the Utes smash him (and all future opponents). 🙂 Go UTES!

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