Utah Basketball - Runnin' Utes 2015-2016

[accadacca]

4-star recruit Jayce Johnson commits to Utah

Four-star center recruit Jayce Johnson has committed to Utah, according to ESPN's Jeff Borzello.

Johnson is ranked 11th at his position for the class of 2016, and is 81st on ESPN's Top 100 list.

The 6-foot-11, 250-pound native of Dana Point, Calif. is scouted for his scoring touch in the key and strong footwork. His long frame allows him to post up and rebound with ease.

Johnson turned down offers from home state Cal and Stanford to become a Ute.

http://www.thescore.com/news/852805

[Sandstone Addiction]

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Tonight, Wednesday, OCT 21


SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah men's basketball team will hold its annual season-opening showcase, Night with the Runnin' Utes, on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the scrimmage starting at 6 p.m.

Also beginning at 5 p.m., doors to the brand New Jon M. & Karen Huntsman Basketball Facility will be open for an exclusive season ticket holder tour. Season ticket holders attending the tour are also asked to bring their gift voucher insert to pick up their season ticket holder gift.

Season ticket holders not attending Night with the Runnin' Utes may still claim their free gift at the exhibition game on Thursday, Nov. 5 against Cal State Monterey or the season-opener, Friday, Nov. 13 when Utah faces Southern Utah.

Beginning at 6 p.m., fans in attendance will get to view the new 3D full court projection video, along with their first look at the 2015-16 Runnin' Utes.

Utah is coming off a 26-9 season in 2014-15 that included the Runnin' Utes picking up a pair of NCAA Tournament victories and making its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2005. The Utes return four starters and 10 letterwinners from last season's squad.

Following the conclusion of Night with the Runnin' Utes, the team will sign autographs and visit with their fans on the Huntsman Center court.

[Sandstone Addiction]

The Night w/the Runnin' Utes was awesome! So laid back and relaxed. My two Cougar fans were good sports and had a good time. I promised that if they went to the Huntsman Center with me I'd take them to the Cougar Tip-Off next week...so you know where I'll be next Wednesday...

Here's some pics:

Won't be this close to the court the rest of the season. Our seats are in section PP.

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The boys with Dakari Tucker.

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Trevor getting some autographs.

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The boys getting Jakob's autograph.

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Brandon opted for the signature on the forehead.

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Cool.

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Lady Runnin' Utes.

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​Brandon Taylor.

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Isaiah Wright and Brekott Chapman.

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J Love.

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Center Court.

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Ogbe, Jakob, noob ? and Reyes.

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[Sandstone Addiction]

If you missed last night's game against BYU...you missed a (another) good one.


Jakob dominated in the paint.

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Kafusi was no match for Jakob.

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Jakob finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocked shots.

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Colinsworth trying to get around Jordan.

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Kenneth Ogbe had his first start of the season and had a fantastic night.

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Brandon Taylor showing Emery how it's done.

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And then the lowpoint of the game...BYU's Nick Emery punched Brandon and sent him to the floor.

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Emery was ejected and hit the showers early. A few fans threw objects on the floor and after repeated warnings, the officials gave the crowd a technical.

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Team shot with Deseret 1st CU Duel trophy.

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All pics from DN.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865642911/Utah-leads-rival-BYU-by-20-at-halftime-Utes-hot-from-the-field-shooting-52.html

[accadacca]

Yeah great game. All the talk today has been about that sucker punch.

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qG6Lu1MAFk

[accadacca]

Worth the watch... :slobber:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_plLIGsjSM

[rockgremlin]

Utes choke to the Cardinal in OT...<sigh> C'mon Utah, you're better than that!

[Iceaxe]

That was an ugly way to lose.

[accadacca]

They gave it away. Pathetic loss...

[accadacca]

Another conference loss. What a joke...

[rockgremlin]

What the HELL?!

So the Utes can go beat Duke on their home court, but we can't knock off two unranked Pac 12 teams? What's really going on here?

[Sandstone Addiction]

:angryfire: :angryfire: :angryfire:

:topes: :topes: :topes:

:facepalm1: :facepalm1: :facepalm1:

No, I don't like this decision at all. This was one of the best games of the year.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865644983/Peavler-Canceling-the-BYU-Utah-game-next-season-is-a-loss-for-everyone.html


Peavler: Canceling the BYU-Utah game next season is a loss for everyone


BYU (http://deseretnews.sportsdirectinc.com/football/ncaaf-teams.aspx?page=/data/ncaaf/teams/team33.html) and Utah will not play basketball for the first time since World War II next season after the Utes (http://www.deseretnews.com/sports/utah-utes) decided to cancel next year's game in Provo.

This is one of those rare instances in sports where everyone involved loses.

Utah head coach Larry Krystokowiak has said (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865644948/BYU-Utah-basketball-game-in-2016-canceled.html) that this game is being canceled because "the level of emotions has escalated to the point where there is the potential for serious injury." Supposedly this is in reaction to BYU's Nick Emery throwing a punch at the end of Utah's last game against the Cougars.

And it's pure nonsense.

Doesn't anyone remember how Krystokowiak played back in the day? He played with a tough intensity, and he coaches with that same intensity today. That's part of what made him a good player and a solid coach.

What kind of message is Krystokowiak sending with this move? What happens if a Colorado player loses his cool and throws an elbow at a Utah player in Tuesday's game in Boulder? Would Krystokowiak insist on taking theUtes (http://www.deseretnews.com/sports/utah-utes) out of the Pac-12 for safety reasons?

Worse still, what happens if one of his own players loses his cool and throws a punch or an elbow? Wouldn't the Pac-12 be justified in throwing the Utes out of the conference for safety reasons, according to Krystokowiak's own logic?

Of course not. That's why this move looks bad.

After all, it's happened at Utah before. Marshall Henderson threw a punch at BYU's Jackson Emery back in 2010 (https://www.ksl.com/?sid=9527606). Basketball is an emotional game. Players sometimes do things that they regret in the heat of the moment.
Also, what kind of message is Krystokowiak sending to his own team with this move? Does Krystokowiak think so little of his own players that they can't handle a game against that mean, "dirty" BYU basketball (http://www.deseretnews.com/sports/byu-cougars) team?

I'd be insulted if I was a Utah player.

Really, what does Utah have to be afraid of? Yes, BYU returns some quality talent from missions and the next game is in Provo, but Utah will have a quality team as well next season. Playing BYU on the road would have helped Utah's non-conference RPI with a win, and losing to the Cougars wouldn't have hurt them much in getting a bid to the NCAA Tournament. This could have been a hard-fought, fun rivalry game that could have gone either way.

Now, we'll never know.

Can you imagine Duke's Mike Krzyzewski making such a petty-looking move if one of his players was punched in a rivalry game against North Carolina? Of course not. To interrupt one of college basketball's finest rivalry series would be nothing short of basketball blasphemy.

Nobody wins with this decision. Utah loses a quality opponent, has to pay $80,000 to BYU (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14517405/utah-utes-say-play-byu-cougars-next-season) and looks like a kid taking his ball and going home. BYU also loses a quality opponent and a chance to play a rivalry game on its home floor. The players lose the experience of playing in this storied rivalry. The fans lose what could have been an exciting and meaningful rivalry game.

Even if you believe that the rivalry has become too heated, Krystokowiak and the Utes are missing out on an opportunity to cool things down the right way. LaVell Edwards and Ron McBride did just that in football. Why couldn't Krystokowiak try to do something similar with BYU's Dave Rose instead of canceling this game in a huff?

Even members of the national media are weighing in on this senseless loss of a great rivalry game. Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg had some strong words to say about it.

[Scott Card]

Cluck, cluck, cluck.... says Krystokowiak....

[Iceaxe]

I have to say this really surprised me. I think there is a lot more to the story than we are being told.

[Scott Card]

Could be. Runnin' Ute basketball is taking some national heat on this decision. I will say that after the Utah/BYU game this year the only one who seemed in need of anger management was Krystokowiak. I generally admire passion but he seemed really affected after the BYU game, perhaps more so than a coach should.

[Sandstone Addiction]

I wouldn't be surprised if this has something to do with the slap on the hand Emery received following the cheap shot.

Emery avenges what happened to his brother years ago and all he has to do is miss an easy win (or what should have been) for the Cougars.

There is no place in basketball for behavior like that. If anyone punches another player he should be suspended for way more than 1 game.

[accadacca]

Pardon the Interruption hosts Michael Wilbon And Tony Kornheiser weigh in on ESPN

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=14525988

[Scott Card]

Pardon the Interruption hosts Michael Wilbon And Tony Kornheiser weigh in on ESPN

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=14525988


:roflol:That is the biggest bunch of nonsense I have heard from those two. There is no "let this thing cool down" conflict here. This is a joke and any honest fan on either side knows it.

[Iceaxe]

What annoys me even more than cancelling the games are all the dumbass politician's jumping into the mess with comments like "we need to look at this on a legislative level". And my answer to that is no you don't as you have actual important issues to address. In the end this is just sports and no one is going to die or go hungry if the game is not played. The sun will still rise in the east and set in the west tomorrow. This will all work itself out in the not to distant future and after Krisco makes his point.

[accadacca]

Exactly Ice. It will get rescheduled eventually and the politicians getting involved is for their own political gain.

I'm kinda wondering why BYU is making such a BIG deal about it? Football took a break and now it is back. I think the break cooled the rivalry. Is BYU feeling like little brother? Why are they fighting, complaining and bitching about not having this game?

[Scott Card]

What annoys me even more than cancelling the games are all the dumbass politician's jumping into the mess with comments like "we need to look at this on a legislative level". And my answer to that is no you don't as you have actual important issues to address. . Agreed.

[Scott Card]

I'm kinda wondering why BYU is making such a BIG deal about it? Football took a break and now it is back. I think the break cooled the rivalry. Is BYU feeling like little brother? Why do are they fighting, complaining and bitching about not having this game? I think all basketball fans should be annoyed by this. This is a fun game, every year. This brings in more money and fans in seats than a preseason game with Idaho State. This game is interesting to even the occasional fan of basketball. This game has neighbors talking to neighbors, mostly in fun, and coworkers engaging in friendly banter in the office. I have never felt like little brother to Utah. I would think that for the past 20 years Utah hasn't felt like little brother to BYU.

According to Dave Rose, when Jim Boylen was coaching, Dave was informed by Jim that Chris Hill didn't want the series to continue. This has apparently been an ongoing thing for Hill. I don't get it. What is Hill afraid of? Why the animosity? Does he think Utah is just that good now? Player safety? Bologna!

It is a shame because those of us (on both sides of the fence) that like a good basketball game just lost one of the top two or three best games played for both teams year in and year out.

[Kent K25]

Krystkowiak just thought it hit a little too close to home I guess. :roflol:

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[Iceaxe]

On the surface this makes no sense at all.... but... I'll bet a dozen donuts the root of the issue really has to do with money. I learned a long time ago in business if something doesn't make sense follow the money and soon enough everything comes into focus.

So bottomline I'm guessing Utah is somehow angling for more coin.

[accadacca]

Meanwhile on the court...the Utes are about to lose their 3rd straight conference game.

[accadacca]

Scratch that...Bonam scores with 1.1 left, game over. Utes win!

Utah was down around double digits with 5:00 left....

[rockgremlin]

Scratch that...Bonam scores with 1.1 left, game over. Utes win!

Utah was down around double digits with 5:00 left....

Technically, Utah lost their third straight...luck just gave them the W.

[rockgremlin]

I wonder what BYU fan would've said if the tables were turned, and it was Dave Rose backing out of a game in the name of safety. Would BYU fan still be so upset and up in arms? Would BYU alumni legislators still be sweeping in to propose the two teams play despite those concerns?

Over on KSL.com, BYU fans are practically crying for coach K's blood. It just seems to me that there's a hefty dose of hypocrisy evident in the reactions and demeanour of the Cougar fans. Cuz you know if Bronco or Rose would've made the announcement, Cougar nation would've been A-OK with it.

[Iceaxe]

I've noticed many of the vocal BYU fans have a very bad case of little brother syndrome ever since Utah was admitted to the PAC 12.

They like to think of BYU as a P5 team and/or Notre Dame of the west, but anyway you slice it they are not. Many of said fans just don't understand BYU is no longer a big deal to Utah fans.

Honestly there was a time when BYU was often Utah's biggest game of the year, and now most Utah fans don't even rank them in the top half of games played during the season.

[rockgremlin]

Honestly there was a time when BYU was often Utah's biggest game of the year, and now most Utah fans don't even rank them in the top half of games played during the season.

This is so true, and it's a large reason why I was so upset at the outcome of Utah's bowl selection. We made such great strides during the regular season just to play little brother?

[Iceaxe]

Utah got hosed on their bowl game selection.... I guess that's what you get for being the little brother in the PAC 12.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Just listened to the press conference with Coach K and although I will sorely miss next years game, I'm OK with it.

Seems like there were other things going on off the court as well that weren't publicized that weighed in on the decision.

[Scott Card]

This rivalry has been intense for decades. Any athlete that has played in any rivalry game knows the rivalry game is different than others. That is what makes them so fun and so special. Krystkowiak has only been a part of this rivalry for a couple of years, yet, this particular game seems to get under his skin more than what I would consider normal or healthy particularly for a D1 coach. Grow up, dude! This is a personal thing for him. Since he is apparently paying the $80K buyout and admitted that HE almost lost it last game, and since I believe Dave Rose every day before I believe Chris Hill ("I don't recall the conversation with Boylin....we all know about that relationship....etc.), I stand by my prior statement. The only one who needs anger management is Krystkowiak. "Player safety" is still a laughable excuse. This is clearly the RUNNIN' Ute's opportunity to stick it to BYU after many years of being the perceived little brother. And so a more-than-century-old rivalry is terminated due to an overly emotional and less than mature coach who doesn't want to play the game and an AD who has the opportunity to stick it to his rival. The irony is that Krystkowiak is a coach who was an admitted bruiser and who "played in a different time when every team had to have three or so enforcers", he being one of them. And so I roll my eyes at the juvenile nature of this little tiff and move on. Maybe one day the game will be back. I hope so. But until the little kid with the ball wants to come out and play again, you just go play somewhere else and move on.

[accadacca]

BYU finally knows what it feels like. It's time for the Utes to play the, "Holier Than Tho" card.

I wont lose any sleep over them missing the game next year. It will be rescheduled soon enough and cougar fans will unbunch their panties.

[accadacca]

Oregon spanking Utah in the first half...no sucker punches though.

[rockgremlin]

Oregon kicking Utah's ass by 20.

I refuse to believe that everyone that Utah has played in the last 2 weeks is really that good. Hell, they're all unranked teams, but somehow Utah is finding a way to lose, and in some cases spanked (as is the case tonight as well as the Cal game).

Did Utah lose some key players to injuries or do they really just suck that bad?

[Iceaxe]

Ouch! That was a beat down.

[rockgremlin]

Well if you enjoyed that beat down, there's more coming down the pipe as Utah hosts the Beavers this weekend - a squad that annihilated Oregon.

Utah's record by the end of the week should be 12 - 6, having lost 4 of their last 5.

[accadacca]

On the same night that BYU wins at Gonzaga.... [facepalm]

[rockgremlin]

Gonzaga is BYU's bitch...

[accadacca]

On the same night that BYU wins at Gonzaga.... [facepalm]
Then they lose to 8-11 Portland. WTF...

[accadacca]

Another beatdown in progress at the huntsman.

[rockgremlin]

Freakin Utes.

It always helps when the opposing team trips the referee and goes to the locker room with a technical foul. LOL

[Iceaxe]

Always helps when you make your free throws. Choking at the charity strip in crunch time has been the doom of Utah a couple of games this year.

[accadacca]

Freakin Utes.

It always helps when the opposing team trips the referee and goes to the locker room with a technical foul. LOL

That was classic and totally allowed the Utes the get back in the game.

[Sombeech]

Freakin Utes.

It always helps when the opposing team trips the referee and goes to the locker room with a technical foul. LOL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_eknmQTVek

[rockgremlin]

Utah demolishes the WS Cougars. I'm not sure if it was because Utah's offense is finally starting to come back together, or if it was just because WS sucks so bad. Maybe both.

Hopefully they can play like this on Sunday against the Huskies.

[accadacca]

Yeah probably both. Nice win.

[Iceaxe]

Yippieeee.... we beat the worst team in the PAC 12.

[rockgremlin]

Yippieeee....we beat the best team in the PAC 12!

Great win tonight. A statement win. Hopefully they can sustain this momentum going forward when they come home to rematch (avenge?) against Stanford and Cal.

[Iceaxe]

Utah played a really solid game. That team has the talent to be great if they ever figure out how to always be the wolf and not the sheep.

The PAC 12 is loaded with good teams, there isn't a gimmie in the conference.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Runnin Utes beat the Huskies, the refs and the announcers. :haha:



http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:14641305

Fun game to watch, just hope Taylor can get out of his slump soon.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Another notable item...1st time the Runnin' Utes have swept the teams on a road swing since joining the Pac-12. Very big accomplishment IMHO.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Sweet video showing some highlights and behind the scenes from the Huskies game...certainly didn't see any highlights replayed on ESPN.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=firn4ZclRdE&amp;feature=youtu.be

[rockgremlin]

Yeah but you know if the Huskies would've won they'd be replaying highlights for the next week...

...freaking biased Utah hating media.

[Iceaxe]

Four in a row... the Utes are on a roll...

[accadacca]

That was a nice win. They are starting to click on the offensive end. Boy were they in a drought for a few games.
I've got tickets to the Washington game in a couple weeks. :popcorn:

[rockgremlin]

Daaamn! The Utes smoke the Cardinal by 22 points!

The true test comes next week when they've gotta play road games at Corvallis and Eugene. Not too concerned about the Beavers, but it's gonna be tough to knock off the Ducks at home.

[accadacca]

5 in a row.

[accadacca]

At the Jazz vs. Bulls games. Ex Utah Basketball coach Jim Boylen...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160202/7a2f6e9fcfaf6de05ba5cbe4974283bd.jpg

[Iceaxe]

At the Jazz vs. Bulls games. Ex Utah Basketball coach Jim Boylen...



Aka: the guy that ran a top 20 program into the ground.

I hope they were giving him an honorary kick in the nuts.

[rockgremlin]

Aka: the guy that ran a top 20 program into the ground...


Exactly. Speaking of top 20...how the hell is Utah still unranked, but Oregon jumped 7 spots for beating crappy Arizona State?

[accadacca]

Jazz win in OT. What a game!!!

[Iceaxe]

<Insert Eyeroll Here>

[accadacca]

What a joke...

Utah threw that one away on a pathetic foul. Unbelievable.

[rockgremlin]

I kinda figured Oregon State would be gunning for redemption.

Looks like the Utes will be leaving Oregon on a two game skid...cuz they ain't gonna beat the Ducks in Eugene.

Just when they're starting to look really good, they do this crap. <Sigh>

[Kent K25]

One stupid foul deserves another?

[rockgremlin]

Coach K unimpressed by team's recent performance...

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=38400458&nid=635&title=krystkowiak-utah-not-looking-like-a-championship-team&s_cid=queue-6

Ya think...?

[rockgremlin]

4-star recruit Jayce Johnson commits to Utah

Four-star center recruit Jayce Johnson has committed to Utah, according to ESPN's Jeff Borzello.

Johnson is ranked 11th at his position for the class of 2016, and is 81st on ESPN's Top 100 list.

The 6-foot-11, 250-pound native of Dana Point, Calif. is scouted for his scoring touch in the key and strong footwork. His long frame allows him to post up and rebound with ease.

Johnson turned down offers from home state Cal and Stanford to become a Ute.

http://www.thescore.com/news/852805

Has this kid played once in any of Utah's games this year?

[Sandstone Addiction]

Has this kid played once in any of Utah's games this year?

He hasn't played yet. Unless someone gets injured, I doubt he will.

I've watched him the warm ups and he loves to slam dunk the ball--should be fun to watch next year.

[Iceaxe]

And Utah sucked a chub against Oregon if you were wondering.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Runnin Utes currently seeded 7th.

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[rockgremlin]

I think Utah should finish out the season with one possibly two losses...they'll lose at USC, and the Arizona game could go either way.

I project their final record will be 22 - 8, and they'll get bumped out in the second round.

[accadacca]

I'm headed to the game tonight. Go Utes!

[Iceaxe]

And just like that Utah is back on track.

[accadacca]

That was a fun game to attend. They have 4 more at home I think. I might try another. :2thumbs:

[accadacca]

We should all enjoy Jokob Poeltl while we can, because this will be his last year. He won't be back for his junior and senior seasons. No way in hell.

[accadacca]

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[rockgremlin]

The Utes blow out Wazzu by 41 the same week USC and Oregon lose. Utah is within one game of first.

The SoCal road trip is gonna be tough.

[Kent K25]

Poeltl listed #16 in the top 50 players who could make noise in March.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/14787038/50-players-impact-conference-tournaments-ncaa-tournament

[Iceaxe]

If Poeltl continues to play like he has the last couple of games everyone else is in big trouble. :2thumbs:

[Sandstone Addiction]

JAKOB!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwWltVRSJVQ

[accadacca]

Bill Walton...love him or hate him?

[accadacca]

Almost gave it away, but got the W.

Flashback...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLVN8TLxngg&feature=youtu.be

[rockgremlin]

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I was going through my old basketball card collection. Stumbled across this one, he he he.

[accadacca]

Looks like the Mormon politicians got butt hurt when Utah dumped their school.

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Legislature will audit University of Utah athletics in wake of BYU rivalry suspension

http://www.sltrib.com/home/3557683-155/legislature-will-audit-university-of-utah

[Iceaxe]

The representatives pushing and supporting this are all BYU graduates, why am I not surprised. Utah fans have moved on from the WAC/MWC days, it would be nice if BYU fans would do the same.

[accadacca]

Utah Basketball playing well. Wins at UCLA and USC. Nice road trip.

[rockgremlin]

Impressive win this afternoon. I didn't think the Utes would be able to snap the Trojan's 16-game home winning streak

[accadacca]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160222/e77960182e55fa71c464990d89b288b3.jpg

[Sandstone Addiction]

I've got 2 extra tickets for the last regular season game against Colorado of anyone is interested in watching the Runnin' Utes kick some Buffalo hiney. I'll let them go for face value which is about $6 each. Send me a PM if you want them.

[accadacca]

Did ASU even show up?

Currently 44-10 at the half.

[rockgremlin]

We beat them this bad last year too. Geez, they call themselves a Pac12 team? SUU put up more of a fight in the first half than ASU did the entire game...

[gholt]

What is the spread for tonight ?

[accadacca]

What is the spread for tonight ?
You mean tomorrow at noon! :cool2:
I haven't seen the spread yet. Anybody else? :popcorn:

[rockgremlin]

Favorite: Utah-2.5 -113

Underdog: Arizona+2.5 -103

[Sandstone Addiction]

Is anyone going to the game tomorrow?

[gholt]

I though the Arizona game was tonight. It's tomorrow

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[accadacca]

Yep, big game for Utah. They haven't beaten Arizona since joining the Pac.

[accadacca]

BIG win!!!

[gholt]

Big, Big win!!!

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

[rockgremlin]

Nice win. The next game ain't gonna be a cake walk either. The Buffs are tough.

[accadacca]

http://49.media.tumblr.com/b8546a8b8022b882a097e1c72f9962d4/tumblr_o38oe4S78E1rqgbm7o1_500.gif

[Sandstone Addiction]

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[Sandstone Addiction]

ESPN National player of the week: Brandon Taylor


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http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=14868121

[rockgremlin]

Any predictions for tomorrow's game?

Vegas has Utah as an 11 point favorite.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Runnin' Utes 75
Buffs 62

[Sandstone Addiction]

Best of luck tonight and in the future to Jordan, Brandon, Dakarai, Austin and Jeremy.

It's been fun watching you all. Thanks for being stellar both on and off the court.

GO UTES!

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[accadacca]

Best of luck tonight and in the future to Jordan, Brandon, Dakarai, Austin and Jeremy.

It's been fun watching you all. Thanks for being stellar both on and off the court.

GO UTES!

nml__lmn


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I think we can add Poeltl to the list too.

[accadacca]

Not looking good at the moment.

[accadacca]

7:00 to go. Utah better find some offense.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/d499cfb7c2bad522f0b38aba0c1abbd7.jpg

[rockgremlin]

The Utes will lose this one. In true Utah fashion, they will discover unbridled success, and then bumble it away at home in a game they were heavily favored to win.

[accadacca]

18-0 run for Utah.

[accadacca]

Unbelievable...

[Iceaxe]

The Utes will lose this one. In true Utah fashion, they will discover unbridled success, and then bumble it away at home in a game they were heavily favored to win.
Ye of little faith...

The Utes just wanted to keep things a little exciting. ;-)

[rockgremlin]

^^^ I must admit...crow tastes better when seasoned with a win.

Dodged a bullet tonight.

[Iceaxe]

A win was really important to CO and they played like it. A win would have given them a first round bye in the PAC 12 tournament.

[accadacca]

Instead Utah gets the BYE and a #2 seed.

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[accadacca]

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[accadacca]

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[rockgremlin]

That's a pretty prestigious honor, considering how talent stacked the Pac-12 is...

[Sandstone Addiction]

I wish they would decide on one way to spell his name...

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[Sandstone Addiction]

GO UTES!

7 PM PAC-12 Network

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[Sandstone Addiction]

I'm thinking the first round bye is going to hurt the Runnin' Utes.

Trojans will come out of the gate with momentum after yesterday's win and the Utes will be playing catch up. I'm guessing the Utes will get things going in the 2nd half and end up winning.

Utes: 72

Trojans: 65

What do you think?

[gholt]

Came away with the win. Go utes

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[rockgremlin]

Man, the Utes are on fire lately. Looked really good against the Trojans tonight. The way they're playing they shouldn't have any trouble against the Beavers or Cal.

I see them going all the way to the championship game where Oregon will put them away for the third straight year.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Cal is playing great ball as well. They give Oregon a shellacking a month ago and almost beat Arizona in Tuscon last week.

Gonna be a very tough game for the Utes.

nml__lmn

[Sandstone Addiction]

Kuzma stepped up big time last night! Career high 23 points.

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Taylor had a great game as well.

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Bonam was tripped and landed on his knee. Only played a few more minutes the rest of the game.

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Dakarai helped out while Zo was icing his knee.

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Can't leave out the cheerleaders...

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[accadacca]

Utah needs to find some offense.

[accadacca]

Better yet how about some defense.

[accadacca]

Well I'll be damned...

[gholt]

Ute's escaped with the win.

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[rockgremlin]

Bonam goes coast to coast for the game tying layup with 4 seconds remaining in regulation...wow! What a game!

And now it's on to their old nemesis for all the marbles...

[rockgremlin]

Vegas favors the Ducks by 2 points.

I'm thinking...

Oregon 77
Utah 73

[rockgremlin]

Well, Utah already has eight turnovers, they've missed four layups, and they've gone eight minutes without scoring.

They're playing scared and it's turning into a very ugly shellacking.

[accadacca]

Ugly half. The Ducks are out hustling the Utes.

[rockgremlin]

Geez, they almost have as many turnovers as points scored. This is absolutely sickening. They look like a 3A high school team, it's embarrassing.

[Iceaxe]

Please let the beating stop..... :cry1:

[accadacca]

Utah getting taken behind the woodshed.

[rockgremlin]

Oregon has doubled the Utes score. This is unbelievable.

Utah didn't even show up. Atrocious.

[accadacca]

Now their water boys are whipping our ass.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Bring on the real tournament.

[rockgremlin]

Seriously, what happened tonight? Even playing in Eugene we only lost by ten points. It's like they were playing without any interest in the outcome. They were losing by 30+ points but there was ZERO motivation to right the ship.

Almost as if they entered the game already having conceded defeat. Coach K sat on the bench with an empty, hollow expression on his face the entire game. WTF?

[rockgremlin]

Utes a 3-seed, will be playing Fresno State.

I'm glad Oregon gets a 1-seed. I think they deserved it, and I think they should go pretty far in the tournament.

[rockgremlin]

Joe Lunardi of ESPN picks Seton Hall over Utah by a large margin in the second round.

[rockgremlin]

President Obama picks Utah to advance to the sweet 16, where they'll be ousted by Michigan State.

Has everyone filled out brackets? If so, who's your champion?

[rockgremlin]

Sheesh, this place is deader than a lobster in butter sauce...


:tumbleweed::tumbleweed::tumbleweed:

[Kent K25]

I've got Michigan State

[Sandstone Addiction]

rockgremlin ,you didn't pick the Runnin' Utes to take it all? :ne_nau:

I'm a little shocked...

I have the Hurricanes and Runnin' Utes in a rematch with the Utes taking the Championship.

I really feel good about it....especially after watching the classic 1998 final four game against UNC last night.

[Sandstone Addiction]

I like the looks of the game....so far.

Go Utes!!

:utes5:

[Sandstone Addiction]

Although I'm not celebrating yet. Bulldogs seem to have some jitters at the start and as soon as they get their rhythm going it probably won't be as easy for the Utes.

Bulldogs have played some tough games (Oregon in Eugene, Arizona in Tuscon) this season and have done well.

[rockgremlin]

Ugh, why can't the Utes take care of the ball? They flirt with 20 turnovers a game, and they're approaching that number tonight. Thanks to turnovers, Fresno just took the lead...

[accadacca]

Nice run by Utah

[accadacca]

I've got MSU beating Utah in the 16. I picked Virginia to win it all.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Can't believe Arizona is held to only 9 points with 8 minutes left in first half. Crazy.

[rockgremlin]

Wichita State is a damn good team. They whipped the Utes pretty good this year.

[Sandstone Addiction]

So far my bracket is doing OK.

Losing Picks so far:

Colorado
Baylor

Winning Picks so far:

Kansas
Miami
Duke
UNC
Indiana
UVA
Butler
AR-Little Rock (oh yea!)
Iowa State
Utah

[rockgremlin]

Sweet...I wanted to see Gonzaga win. I don't think Utah would match up well with Seton Hall. I think the Zags are beatable...hell BYU beat them this season, and Utah beat BYU, so by my irrational circuitous logic I can see Utah winning in the second round.

[Sandstone Addiction]

I've got MSU beating Utah in the 16. I picked Virginia to win it all.

Michigan State just went down in defeat. March madness baby!

[gholt]

Hopefully easier way to the elite eight, if they beat Gonzaga and mix Tennessee.

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[Iceaxe]

I've got Michigan State
How's that working out for you?

Snicker-snicker

[Sandstone Addiction]

What a crazy day of upsets.

I had Cal going to the elite 8 and the Mountaineers going to the final four...:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

My bracket's busted.

[gholt]

Utah needs to step up to win this. Gonzaga had the first half.

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[accadacca]

Utah getting run outta the gym. Blowout.

[rockgremlin]

I'm beginning to buy into the hype that Utah and the Pac12 are overrated. After tonight's blowout loss to Gonzaga, the only Pac12 team left in the tournament is Oregon. Seven Pac12 teams entered the tournament, only one remains.

[accadacca]

Absolute beatdown.

[rockgremlin]

"Another turnover on the runnin Utes..."

I wish I had a dime for every time I heard that. I could retire. And live comfortably in a beach house in Maui.

F'in Utah...

Pains me to say it, but BYU could've done a better job.

[accadacca]

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[Iceaxe]

Looking forward to September 1 <insert big yawn>, well not really, I'm actually looking forward to September 10

[rockgremlin]

I'm actually looking forward to September 10

Yes. 10th for sure. Why are we even entertaining the idea of playing SUU? Brother...:roll:

[Kent K25]

How's that working out for you?

Snicker-snicker

About as good as the rest of my bracket...like usual.

[accadacca]

Isaiah Wright, Chris Reyes to transfer from program

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/uofusports/3719708-155/utah-basketball-isaiah-wright-chris-reyes

[rockgremlin]

The Utes are notorious for leaving top talent on the bench. That four star recruit, Jayce Johnson didn't see one single minute of playing time this year.

Geez, it's no wonder kids bolt for other schools. They come here highly recruited with offers from several other top schools, and then ride the pine the entire season. What're they waiting for?

[Sandstone Addiction]

Best of luck to both of them.

I will miss Reyes. It was fun watching Chris sub for Jakob and what he lacked in height he made up for in muscle. Although, seems to me a pretty risky move with only 1 year of eligibility left.

As for Isaiah... I will no longer have to cringe when they put him in the game. Aside from a very few wide open 3 point shots this year, he has been more of a liability than an asset. He certainly hasn't lived up to the hype.

[Sandstone Addiction]

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Way to go Jakob!

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651865/Utahs-Poeltl-wins-Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-Award-as-college-basketballs-top-center.html

[accadacca]

And Jakob Poeltl will enter the NBA draft after his sophomore season. No surprise there.

https://www.ksl.com/?sid=39312778&nid=635

[Michaelpoish]

Belmont is playing KU in Lawrence on 12/15 - if she can get here I can get her tickets and a place to stay Nothing like watching basketball in Allen Fieldhouse