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Both just saw what Utah’s team used to play like. I watched a bit of the Colorado game, rooting for Colorado. And I kept thinking, this defense doesn’t look right in blue. Reminded me of what Utah used to play like on defense and in bowl games.

Or the easy answer, Deion and Whitt, no longer in their prime.

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S-T-E-W

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This is similar to what happened for me with MLB.

In the early 90s as a Pirates fan it really turned me off when Bonds, Bonilla, Van slyke, Bell, Drabek, Belinda, Smiley, Carlos Garcia, Rafael Belliard, Jose Lind were broken up due to $$$$. That was the end of MLB for me. I attend maybe one or two Rockies games a year. And Sid Bream, you’re dead to me.

And shortly thereafter the players went on strike in 94-95, that was the end for me. In the early 2000s I did a quick look and for the preceding 8 years only one team, Miami, won the World Series without a top four payroll in baseball. Then right after the Marlins had a fire sale.

CFB is headed in the same direction.

Until somebody, an adult in the room can fix this NIL highest bidding and tampering it’s only going to get worse. And sadly, I don’t think any adults are going to step up.

Preach on!

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One factor I think is being overlooked.

Academics! What do I mean? College football/P4 status means an incredible amount of money is poured into P4 universities. I talked with someone tied to CU recently and they told me the increased amount of $$ flowing into CU’s research programs due to Coach Prime is staggering.

The academics and research done at many universities, including the University of Utah, experiences an incredible increase in funding. An increased draw for better quality faculty, and a better quality of applicant. I’d be lying if I said I’d definitely be admitted to the U right out of high school now. I wasn’t a horrible student however from the U’s website.

The predominant consideration in your admissions decision is your academic record. We particularly emphasize:

Rigorous course selection throughout high school career (particularly college-level courses such as AP, IB, and dual/concurrent enrollment)
Grade trends
Cumulative unweighted GPA
Excellence in academic achievement, intellectual pursuits, and creative endeavors
Satisfactory completion of all high school graduation requirements
Secondary Factors
The application includes prompts for you to share information about yourself beyond what can be seen on a transcript. While there is no minimum GPA to be admitted, 75% of freshmen admits to the U over the last few years had an unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or higher. Completing the entire application provides the admissions committee with a more complete picture of the experiences, talents, and strengths you would bring to the U.

How you commit your time outside of the classroom
Explanations of any time taken away from school
Reflections on your personal strengths, talents, and experiences
Evidence of academic preparedness that does not appear on a transcript (i.e., standardized test scores, academic awards and distinctions, etc.)
** Likelihood of admission may also depend on the competitiveness of the applicant pool and University enrollment goals.

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If it’s the same Whitt from 2023 and 2024 I’m with you. Can he allow his OC to run the offense? I have my doubts, the image of him looking indignant at Urban Meyer’s/Mike Sanford’s play calling on offense a couple times during 2004 are burned in my mind.

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Far too often a would be hall of fame coach hangs on too long and mires in mediocrity.

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Return to Colorado
On December 2, 2010, Bieniemy returned to Colorado as offensive coordinator under head coach Jon Embree. Bieniemy was offered the head coach position in 2020 at Colorado but he declined. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bieniemy

I seem to recall Colorado wasn’t too happy with his time there with Embree, though apparently they offered him the job. Would he take it this time?

His Chiefs stint was good, but would his Commanders and UCLA performance be enough?

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Ever wonder if you’re crazy? I did when I read about those wanting Wilson back and how he’d fit in Beck’s offense. Rose is a much bigger running threat than Wilson, I’d take Bottari running over Wilson. At this point I almost would take Cam over Wilson, and the door is slammed shut with Cam for me.

Cautiously optimistic Whitt will be more open to increased offense. Risk equals bigger upside reward. No risk keeps the other team in the game way too long.

Whitt’s past allowed offenses might result in three things, two of them not ideal.
1. The offense can’t score enough points, nor sustain drives long enough to give the defense rest. (2024)
2. The offense scores just enough to be in a position to win, however allows other teams to stay in the game. (2023)
3. The offense scores just enough and the defense steps up and covers the deficit. (UCF)

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“Where is the dedication? Maintain the same standards you expect from these athletes; your identity as a Ute was earned, not innate.”

Why should fans who pay to watch the athletes be held to the same standard as what we expect from the athletes? We pay they “earn” if you can call it earning. $7 mil for one year of college basketball is grotesque. I the consumer go where I can buy value. Why should we be forced to buy what they are selling? If it is about money they likely don’t need mine cause I am not getting the value I pay. Tickets, hotels, gas, merchandise. The price is exceeding my demand. Basic economics.

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I’d take Travis over Isaac, all day every day and twice on Sunday.

Baby Giraffe could also run.

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