UteDuke

UteDuke replied to the topic Arizona vs Utah Penalties in the forum Football 2 months, 4 weeks ago

That certainly seems like the most plausible explanation! I just thought it was a funny correlation.

To the OP, I have loved how clean the Utes have played lately! I remember how surprised I was last game when they announced the first penalty against Utah late in the 2nd or early in the 3rd quarter.

UteDuke replied to the topic Arizona vs Utah Penalties in the forum Football 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Should I be concerned that the Utes are committing significantly more penalties at home than on the road? I can’t imagine that is typical.

UteDuke replied to the topic Broken record in the forum Football 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I’m honestly surprised to hear that the east side looks lacking. Looking from the east side to the west, the west looks like it NEVER really fills up. At kickoff it usually looks around 40% full, but what really concerns me is that I often look across during the 2nd or 3rd quarters and there are still very obvious gaps. I don’t know that I’ve seen…[Read more]

UteDuke started the topic What are your "This is Utah Football" moments? in the forum Football 4 months ago

We all are familiar with Utah’s reputation as a defense-first, ultra physical, run first football team. I know there are times when Utah also seems to be known for things like unimaginative offenses and poor QB play. Regardless, I want to know what games, plays, players, etc. that make you say, “THIS is Utah Football.”

My first is from the 2019…[Read more]

UteDuke replied to the topic 4* OT Aaron Dunn announces on Aug 8th in the forum Football 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Well, now I know we’re screwed. The Caliman All-Caps Certainty Curse has been invoked.

UteDuke replied to the topic Best individual performances of the PAC-12 era in the forum Pac-12 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wow, the most interesting part of this thread to me is how clear the top individual performances have been. When I wrote the OP I had 3 in mind, and decided to post only Joe Williams’ game against UCLA. My other two were 2) Dalton Kincaid going 16 for 16 against USC and 3) Reggie Dunn’s kick returns. I thought there would be a lot more parity in…[Read more]

UteDuke started the topic Best individual performances of the PAC-12 era in the forum Pac-12 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking back once again on the PAC-12 era for the Utes, I want to know what you all consider the best individual performances for Utes. I want to know what athletes stood out to you for putting the team on their backs for a game or meet, or for simply going above and beyond.

At the top of my list is Joe Williams’ 332 yard rushing performance in…[Read more]

UteDuke started the topic Utah Football facts from the PAC-12 era in the forum Football 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The PAC-12 era has come to a close for the Utes, and it was one heck of a ride! I am looking forward to Utah’s future in the Big-12, but I would like to take a moment to throw out some fun facts from the PAC-12 era. I hope that others will add their facts as well! All the below facts are for the Utah football team during the time that they were…[Read more]

UteDuke replied to the topic Let the rumors fly in the forum Football 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Of course he won’t be sitting in the chair, he’ll be standing on the sideline! 😉

UteDuke replied to the topic Here is to "Bad Moon" Rising taking the field this fall and leading the Utes! in the forum Football 8 months ago

Sorry Tony, I looked at the help section and tried to post the image correctly, but it looks like I still failed to make it work properly!

UteDuke started the topic Here is to "Bad Moon" Rising taking the field this fall and leading the Utes! in the forum Football 8 months ago

This is a project that my brother and I put together. You can see that our Utah fandom runs deep!

Metal art of Cam Rising

UteDuke started the topic How bad would losing Burgess be? in the forum Basketball (Men) 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Can someone please quantify for me how bad losing Burgess to TDS would be? I have heard very high praise for him in the past, some seeming to suggest that he was the real mover for Utah basketball.

I guess what I really want to know is this: As a dedicated Utah fan, is Mark Pope spurning BYU a net positive or negative in your view?

UteDuke replied to the topic Fano's in the forum Football 10 months ago

It absolutely blows my mind that it not only happened, that it happened to their top potential recruit, and there wasn’t an apology made for MONTHS. That is insane to me. Recruiting is the lifeblood of a program. How can you brush that off without a thought? Credit to Spencer though for learning from the experience, but also just laughing it off…[Read more]

UteDuke replied to the topic PAC-12 Championship Game in the forum Football 1 year ago

I went last year, and there was a family that was entirely decked out in green Oregon gear. A couple of the more vocal USC fans razzed them a bit, but otherwise they were well received from what I saw. You should be fine in Utah gear, just be complimentary of the teams playing of course.

UteDuke replied to the topic SI Fan Nation Article: Lincoln Riley Accuses Utah Of Stealing Signs in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

Phenomenal video from Klatt! So much love for Utah from him as of late!

UteDuke started the topic Path to the Pac-12 Championship in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

I am feeling that the key games for the Utes to make the Pac-12 Championship and have a shot at a 3rd consecutive title will be 1) Saturday at home against Oregon, and 2) on the road against Arizona. Winning both of these games to me provides the best chances of playing in the title game. I believe a loss in either game will make Utah heavily…[Read more]

UteDuke replied to the topic Jonah Elliss gets ESPN midseason All-American HM in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Cole Bishop earns honorable mention as well according to the article.

UteDuke started the topic The Ute fan feeling amid all the noise in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Being a Utah fan right now is like being a passenger in a car rapidly approaching a crowded intersection with a red light, and the driver hasn’t shown any signs of slowing or changing course. Nothing has necessarily gone wrong yet, but you are feeling more and more uncomfortable with the trajectory. Worst yet, the driver is totally stoic and not…[Read more]

UteDuke started the topic Imagine what it must be like to be in the DB room preparing to play Utah in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

I had this thought today as I considered Utah’s current play style. I imagine that the game prep for the CBs and safeties of our PAC-12 rivals goes a bit like this:
Coach: “Alright everyone, we’re about to watch the film on Utah’s 3 downfield passes.”
Player: “You mean from last game?”
Coach: “No, for the season.”
Player: “So… what are we going…[Read more]

UteDuke replied to the topic Utah's QB dilemma in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

This is exactly the sentiment that prompted my original post. I love Cam, and I’m happy that he is on the team this year. That said, until he is the guy, let’s give our full support to the one who is taking the field. “Next man up” can’t only apply to every other position on the field. Right now Johnson is our guy. I would hope the coaches w…[Read more]

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