The Miami Ute

Even insinuating that he might not be better than ever or lead the team to an undefeated record was worthy of no less than 10 down votes.

The Legend of Drew Lisk can’t ever be understated. He and Ty Jordan were the only things worth remembering from that disaster of a season.

And I’m talking about the Covid protocols and everything else that went into that year, not anything the team did wrong.

I’m not sure you’ve come up with the slam dunk you think you have.

The speculation on Lander’s injury was Lisfranc. I don’t know if it was ever confirmed but for the sake of argument, I’ll assume that is true. Those little bones in your feet are so important to your mobility, speed and leg strength. I just don’t know how you get that back.

Maybe it’s an injury that will get better as time elapses? I guess…[Read more]

It’s not hindsight. A few of us were very clear that bringing Rising back for 2023 would cause people already in the room to transfer. Which is exactly what happened. Johnson, Barnes & Howard are now gone leaving a 6 year gap in experience between Rising and Wilson. Costelli left, Jackson was moved to running back, Rose apparently isn’t…[Read more]

By that logic Jack Nicklaus should still be playing in PGA events, Michael Jordan should still be in the NBA and someone should stick Ted Williams’s head onto a body

And NFL scouts are always watching. 5 games left to show your stuff.

Don’t overlook that Kump is the one calling the protections. If he’s not identifying the right things, it could look like a blocker went for the wrong man when he in fact followed the call on the field.

TCU also did a good job of having their stunt or blitz person wait long enough for the Utah blocker to commit elsewhere before crashing the hole.

From Deseret News: “Dorian Singer has kept his head down and worked hard, leading the team in receptions (33) and receiving yards (486), but his talent hasn’t been utilized to its maximum potential. After the loss, he posted “wasted talent” on Instagram.”

“Landen King, who had 14 receptions for 166 yards and three touchdowns last year, has one t…[Read more]

When players are putting out “WASTED TALENT”
and “FREE ME” after the TCU game, it’s obvious we are ALL booing Ludwig.

So much of sports, especially football, is mental. The continual fortitude and commitment it takes. Which has been a hallmark of Whitt teams. Even in disappointing years. But this team whether consciously or subconsciously is full of guys half assing it for a variety of reasons. Politics, other guys NIL or playing time. Defense sick and tired of…[Read more]

If I pay to watch a dud, I feel perfectly fine rating it accordingly.

that’s an excellent question. what OC worth his salt would be willing to come in on a potential 1 year make good deal? Unless Whitt commits to coaching out his current contract, someone signing a 3 year deal that could be rescinded at any time for reasons other than performance would be tough.

Essentially, you’ve now created the same situation…[Read more]

Taylor was on the hill for 2 years which is about average for coordinators anywhere but Utah. Anywhere else, a good coordinator is liable to get poached to a higher paying gig or a head coach slot, and one who isn’t getting the job done gets replaced. Utah has been different in that it’s been a last stop before retirement gig for some of the…[Read more]

Yes. Or I should say that he has one rollout that is a staple of his offense. He’s been rolling his QB right a couple of times a game since he came back in 2019 with the TE between 3 and 5 yards downfield and another receiver usually 10-12 yards deep and heading to the sideline.

Kuithe and Kincaid were usually successful on the underneath but…[Read more]

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Chinn, you think Whitt hangs it up after this year?

I think the rest of the season for these offensive coaches is an audition for next year. Whether that’s for Whitt or Scalley (I think MS is HC next year) it’s an opportunity to show what you can do. Especially under these circumstances. That includes Freddie.