Utah Football 2016

[gholt]

JW had bad an amazing half. My hats off to him, I thought it wouldn't go well.

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[Iceaxe]

The score should be 30-0. So I'm happy Utah is winning but I'm not happy Utah is letting the Beavers hang around. When you let poor teams hang close bad things have a habit of happening.

Oh well... it halftime... guess I'll go pound some Beaver. See ya on the other side.

[Iceaxe]

FWIW- Butler Bird has also played well at RB.

[accadacca]

Wake up Yewts...

[Iceaxe]

This is what happens when you let shitty teams hang around.

[accadacca]

What a joke. Utah is leaving points off the board game after game...

[accadacca]

Luckily OSU is pathetic and probably the worst team in the Pac.

[rockgremlin]

I sure hope the Beavers don't get the ball back and score at the last minute to beat us 14 - 12.

[accadacca]

I sure hope the Beavers don't get the ball back and score at the last minute to beat us 14 - 12.

Or 21-19

[gholt]

On to ucla

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[accadacca]

Ugly, but nonetheless they are 6-1 and in a tie for 1st place in the south.

[Iceaxe]

Utah is now bowl eligible.. first of many milestones...

[rockgremlin]

How does that crow taste guys? 142 yards in the half for JW.


https://vine.co/v/5HbWeZEAFKF

Tasty!!

He looked great!! Where was this version of him in the first two games?

So will he stay on the team or fade back into retirement again?

[rockgremlin]

Food for thought: if Oregon State had a good kicker they would've won the game 20 - 19

(They missed two field goals)

[Iceaxe]

And if Utah would not have been hosed out of a timeout they would have substituted in Shyne and scored against Cal and been 7-0. And If ifs and buts were candy and nuts we would all have a Merry Christmas.

Bottomline you are what your record says you are.

[accadacca]

And if Utah would not have been hosed out of a timeout they would have substituted in Shyne and scored against Cal and been 7-0. And If ifs and buts were candy and nuts we would all have a Merry Christmas.

Bottomline you are what your record says you are.

"They are who we thought they were!"
- Dennis Green (RIP)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWmQbk5h86w&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sywd0MQkXe4&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

Way early bowl projections...

Valero Alamo Bowl

Alamodome, San Antonio
Dec. 29, 9 p.m. (ESPN)

Schlabach: West Virginia vs. USC
McMurphy: Oklahoma vs. Utah

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Rose Bowl Game Presented by Northwestern Mutual

Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Jan. 2, 5 p.m. (ESPN)

Schlabach: Michigan vs. Utah
McMurphy: Michigan vs. Washington State

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/17806724/college-football-bowl-projections-2016-season-week-8

[rockgremlin]

I pity the team who has to play Michigan.

[Iceaxe]

If Utah goes 3-2 the rest of the year with the schedule they have left and the injuries they have it will be a good year. To finish at 3-2 the Utes will have to steal a game as the underdog.

[accadacca]

Utah (6-1) is a 7 point dog at UCLA (3-4) with possibly a backup QB?

[Iceaxe]

Utah (6-1) is a 7 point dog at UCLA (3-4) with possibly a backup QB?

That's because Utah has had a weak schedule to date and they will lose at least two more games this year.

Utah will be the dog in at least three of their remaining games.

[rockgremlin]

This one's a tough call, and the wild card is gonna be injuries. I think if the Bruins are playing against a healthy Utah team, the Utes win no question. But Utah is far from 100%.

But UCLA isn't 100% either, and Josh Rosen might not play. My coin flip says Utah wins by a very slim margin (1 - 3 points), possibly in OT.

Utah 20
UCLA 17

[Iceaxe]

If Utah wins today ESPN Game Day will be in SLC next Saturday. /Bookmarked

[gholt]

Plus one on that if Utah wins today or may be one of the important games next week

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[rockgremlin]

The good news is Josh Rosen isn't playing...

The bad news is we're playing the Bruins in the Rose Bowl. They always pay Utah tough.

[rockgremlin]

Pylon-gate to start the game, LOL

[rockgremlin]

Butler-Byrd runs 99 yards for the kickoff return TD. I like it

[accadacca]

Tied up already...

[rockgremlin]

Refs on the payroll. Chopblock my ass.

[accadacca]

Red zone struggles and penalties...

[rockgremlin]

Well, this is a must win for Utah, because they're gonna lose against Washington and I think Colorado will beat us at the end of the season.

[accadacca]

Give Joe a hole and he's gone!

[Iceaxe]

Damn... this is like watching a Trump debate. Utah is playing against UCLA and the officials.

And you will very seldom ever hear me criticize officials, but several calls are not even close.

[rockgremlin]

Damn... this is like watching a Trump debate. Utah is playing against UCLA and the officials.

And you will very seldom ever hear me criticize officials, but several calls are not even close.

Yup I've been bitching about that the entire game. Terrible officiating

[accadacca]

Joe Williams...unbelievable!

[accadacca]

13.7 yards per carry for 315 and 4 TD's. And there is still 10:00 left.

[accadacca]

I need Joe Williams on my fantasy team.

[rockgremlin]

I need Joe Williams on my fantasy team.

If he can stay healthy he's NFL bound. And to think he had written off football altogether...wow.

His decision to return was a complete life changer.

[accadacca]

Big to win in LA for recruiting.

[accadacca]

The Huskies pound the Beavers 41-17. Utah beat the Beavers 19-14.

[rockgremlin]

The Huskies pound the Beavers 41-17. Utah beat the Beavers 19-14.

Well yeah but that was playing through a bunch of injuries on a sloppy wet field.

RES is a pretty difficult place for opposing teams to play in, and I think this win will give the team some confidence.

[accadacca]

If Utah wins today ESPN Game Day will be in SLC next Saturday. /Bookmarked

You called it! 2004, 2010, 2015 and now 2016.

https://twitter.com/collegegameday/status/790011506129793024

[Iceaxe]

Now the Utes just need to bring their A-game

[rockgremlin]

Watch the video at the end of this link:

https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/utahs-joe-williams-rushes-for-332-yards-a-month-after-retiring-102216.amp.html?client=ms-android-verizon

When he stands there with the media trying to explain his unthinkable decision to turn his back on the game he's loved since 6 years old, it's apparent to me that there is anguish and regret lingering just beneath the surface.

Joe desperately tries to convince himself as much as the media that this ridiculous decision is for the best. He has incredible talent that would be going to waste if he quit, and he knows it.

And now, with the endorsement of his entire team and the knowledge that a mistake cannot result in someone taking his starting position, he is finally in a mental position to realize his potential.

Fortunately for Utah, he's doing just that.

[accadacca]

The line opened up and Utah is an 11 point dog at home.

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqg-7OlFJCo

[rockgremlin]

The line opened up and Utah is an 11 point dog at home.

That's a bit generous. If you look at Washington's schedule, you'll notice they haven't played anybody worth a shit.

And they're playing in a very hostile environment in RES. The last time they played in an environment as hostile as RES (Arizona) they needed overtime to win. Sooo...the shitty Wildcats damn near beat Washington...let that sink in.

[Iceaxe]

I'll take Utah and the points. Utah always plays tough at home and RES is one of the most difficult environments in the NCAA for opposing teams.

[accadacca]

KW press conference: Washington is outscoring their opponents 200-24 in the first half.

[accadacca]

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[rockgremlin]

Who's the announcer-turned-Ute-fan high fiving Swoop?

[accadacca]

John Stockton

[accadacca]

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[rockgremlin]

Davontae Booker just got his first NFL touchdown at home against the Texans. Good for him.

[rockgremlin]

John Stockton

He's an ESPN announcer now? Good for him.

[Iceaxe]

He's an ESPN announcer now? Good for him.
Stockton was the guess picker last time ESPN Game Day was in town.

[rockgremlin]

Rock's Thoughts: Washington Huskies

Guys, we're in trouble.

Every time I make one of these rambling predictions I go through and conduct a thorough assessment of Utah's next opponent. My assessment of Washington was disheartening and unencouraging. They are a true offensive juggernaut. There are no flaws in their game, no chinks in their armor. They can decimate you in so many different ways. They're a truly impressive team, who could give any team in the country a run for their money.

Their offense is almost a perfect balance of rushing and passing. If Browning isn't gonna murder you with his arm, there are at least two very talented running backs who will kill you with their legs. Just recently, Browning has started running the ball, as if he wasn't already dangerous enough.

One of the most impressive things that stood out to me was ball control. The Huskies have only turned the ball over 5 times, but they've forced 19 turnovers.

So what happened in Arizona? Who knows. An off night? A fluke? Consider it an outlier in an otherwise flawless campaign.

Having witnessed how badly UCLA shredded Utah's defense last week, Washington will almost certainly look for an encore performance, ruining Utah's ESPN gameday with Browning raining bombs all over the Utes' secondary.

I really hope I'm wrong, and Utah rains all over Washington's purple parade. However, in the cruel land of reality, I've gotta pick the Huskies to win. :(

Utah 24
Purple Haze 42

[Iceaxe]

Not to mention Chris Peterson has pretty much made Whittingham his personal bitch over the years.

Our starting QB was only number 4 on the Huskies depth chart.

Utah leads the PAC 12 in takeaways.

But there is a reason the games are not played on paper. If Troy Williams throws the ball like he did against USC and Joe Williams runs like he did against UCLA Utah will make a game of it.

Utah has two other things going for it. Our special teams might be the best in the country and the game is at RES, which is considered one of the best homefield advantages anywhere. Everything else points to Washington.

[accadacca]

Utah leads the PAC 12 in takeaways.
Utah is leading the nation. Washington is tied for 3rd, with one less game played...

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[rockgremlin]

Does anybody know if Marcus Williams is back from his injury? Utah is gonna need him against Washington.

[rockgremlin]

Does anybody know if Marcus Williams is back from his injury? Utah is gonna need him against Washington.

He's NOT listed on the depth chart. This concerns me greatly.

[gholt]

All the pac 12 are picking Washington. This may be good to add to the chip on Utahs shoulder

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[Iceaxe]

Yup, the Utes are getting no love.

And I don't believe the Huskies will go through the PAC 12 undefeated, they will slip up somewhere, all the great PAC 12 teams usually do over the years. It's just a matter of which team will trip them.

[rockgremlin]

I think if Utah can't stop the Husky train, the next best candidate is probably USC, as it appears the Trojans have pulled their heads out.

And after some digging I managed to find someone intrepid enough to pick Utah over Washington...and it's not even a local article:

http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/27/college-hotline-pac-12-football-picks-of-the-week-utah-takes-down-washington/

[accadacca]

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[accadacca]

If you recall the game against #5 Stanford in 2013. We'll see if the Utes can "slay a giant."


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbCA3xTqHeI

[rockgremlin]

^^^I think I recall storming the field after that game.

[accadacca]

Yeah, yeah...talk it up. Lol

“For them to come back two times in a row speaks a lot to our athletics program, our football team, but also the entire university.” -Chris Hill

[accadacca]

Utah lands 4-star CB Jaylon Johnson

Utah added a piece to its 2017 recruiting class Friday night, as four-star cornerback Jaylon Johnson announced his commitment to the Utes.

Johnson made the announcement before his high school game Friday night, posing in front of a Utah sign for those in attendance.

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Johnson is the 189th-ranked player on the ESPN 300 for 2017, and the 17th-ranked cornerback in the class. Johnson was offered by a number of high-profile programs including California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and USC.

Johnson joins four-star wide receiver Tyquez Hampton as the leading recruits in a seven-player class so far for Utah.

[rockgremlin]

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Look how retarded the staff writers at the Salt Lake Tribune are. Can you spot the GLARING error?

[accadacca]

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Look how retarded the staff writers at the Salt Lake Tribune are. Can you spot the GLARING error?

Uhhhh, Utah beat Cal...

[Iceaxe]

This year's results substituted for last year's results.

[accadacca]

UW talking trash and it cost them on that play. Boneheaded move.

[accadacca]

That dumbass didn't run outta bounds. Wtf!

[Iceaxe]

5 minutes left. All tied at 24. Utah's ball on their own 1 yardline. Win or lose this has been a hellva game.

[accadacca]

Well...the good news on that punt return TD? UW scored fast!

[accadacca]

They played tough, but came up short. Great effort.

[Iceaxe]

There were 3 blocks in the back on that punt return, which is how the return man was able the break free.

Utah now gets a break and hopefully they can get healthy. No more room for a lose if they want to win the South. Utah still controls it's own destiny.

[accadacca]

Hopefully Utah will get a rematch in December. [emoji458]

[accadacca]

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[rockgremlin]

Yewts push the #4 team in the country to the brink....no shame in that.

I was expecting UW to win, but the Utes kept it really close - close enough to steal a win. If that punt wasn't returned for a TD who knows what would've happened.

[accadacca]

So far 4 undefeated top 15 teams lost today. Which doesn't really do anything for Utah or Washington.

[rockgremlin]

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I couldn't believe this! They levitated her in front of hundreds of Ute fans about 30 minutes before kickoff! Amazing trick. They should take their magic show to Vegas.

[Iceaxe]

Lose and move up in the polls. That doesn't happen very often. Utah is now 16 in both AP and Coaches polls. It's a good time for a bye.

[gholt]

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I couldn't believe this! They levitated her in front of hundreds of Ute fans about 30 minutes before kickoff! Amazing trick. They should take their magic show to Vegas.
You must have really have close seats

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[rockgremlin]

You must have really have close seats

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Four rows up...close enough to catch the "toe show" :haha:

[rockgremlin]

This week: Bye

At a perfect 8-0, Bye is looking really good this year, and it's doubtful the Utes have the weapons to stop them. I see Utah picking up their second consecutive loss in an ugly rematch of last year.

Utes 9
Bye 49

[Iceaxe]

Utah now 13/12 in the polls.

Gotta love it. Last week the Utes lose and move up in the polls. This week they don't play and make a big leap up in the polls... weird... at the current rate if Utah had another bye they would probably be in the national championship picture... LOL..

[rockgremlin]

Vegas favors the Utes by 6 points.

Sun Devil stadium is always a difficult place for the Utes to get a win although ASU looks soft and beatable, getting destroyed by the lowly Ducks last week.

Utah has had a week off to stew about their loss to Washington, and will be motivated to get a win to close out the South. Additionally, ASU's secondary is a shit sandwich, so look for Troy to have a pretty good game today.

Utah 27
Sun Devils 20

[accadacca]

Fumblerooski!

[Iceaxe]

It appears Utah didn't bother working on the fundamentals during their bye week. Penalties and turnovers.

:facepalm1:

[rockgremlin]

Sun Devils embarrassing the nationally ranked Utes.

[accadacca]

Meltdown in Tempe

[rockgremlin]

Why can't Utah get their shit together to start the game, instead of having to play from behind every single game?

[accadacca]

3 sacks in a row? I think Utah is rolling now.

[accadacca]

What in the hell was that?

[rockgremlin]

What in the hell was that?

It's called Utah can't figure out how to execute a tackle.

[accadacca]

Booyah!

[Iceaxe]

The saving grace is AZ St can't cover anyone....

[rockgremlin]

Additionally, ASU's secondary is a shit sandwich, so look for Troy to have a pretty good game today.

So far, so good. He's tossed 3 TDs in just the first half.

[accadacca]

J-Will puts on the afterburners and AZ looking around like WTF...

[gholt]

1st and 35 to a touchdown. Nice

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[accadacca]

Sack Lake Tempe

[gholt]

Wow high scoring game.

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[rockgremlin]

Lol. How many sacks does Utah have now? A dozen?

[Iceaxe]

Utah needs to stop spotting everyone a 2 TD advantage to begin the game.

[rockgremlin]

ASU recap: http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400869155

Why are they claiming Utah is ranked 19th? I thought they were 13th. ???

[accadacca]

http://pac-12.com/videos/highlights-utah-football-stays-south-division-contention-win-over-asu

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axp89flHp-A

[rockgremlin]

Just imagine what J-Will's stat line could've looked like if he would've played in 9 games instead of 6. Unbelievable. The kid's a superstar.


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[Iceaxe]

I believe if J-Will had of played all games his stat line would look much worst. I think he needed to step away from football and reevaluate his life, which gave him the drive he currently has.

[accadacca]

Lotta movement this week. Utah up to 11.

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[accadacca]

Hopefully the Utes will be feasting on Duck this weekend. :eat:

[rockgremlin]

Lotta movement this week. Utah up to 11.

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W. Michigan rewarded with a pretty high ranking considering they don't play anybody. Good to see 5 Pac12 teams made the list.

[Iceaxe]

W. Michigan rewarded with a pretty high ranking considering they don't play anybody. Good to see 5 Pac12 teams made the list.
Hahaha.... I remember when people used to bitch about Utah for the same reason.

Utah, TCU and Boise State all proved you better watch out and respect the mid majors or you'll probably suffer a beat down. If you don't believe me ask Alabama what happens.

[accadacca]

Just got my tickets to the Utah @ Colorado game. Buckle up! :popcorn:

[rockgremlin]

Just got my tickets to the Utah @ Colorado game. Buckle up! :popcorn:

Oh Maaaaan, I thought we were friends....:ne_nau:

[accadacca]

Oh Maaaaan, I thought we were friends....:ne_nau:
My master plan worked out. Visit my parents in Omaha over Thanksgiving, then stop in Denver to see my sister and attend the Utah game on the way home. :2thumbs:

[accadacca]

The Utes are a 14.5 point favorite over the Ducks at this point. I looked at the BYU line...they are a 30 point favorite at home vs Massachusetts High.

[rockgremlin]

My master plan worked out. Visit my parents in Omaha over Thanksgiving, then stop in Denver to see my sister and attend the Utah game on the way home. :2thumbs:

Omaha?!?! Dafuq?!

[Iceaxe]

S**t

[accadacca]

Major choke job

[gholt]

That sucks major. Utah is out.

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[accadacca]

So if WSU wins, USC loses and we beat CU? Not a chance.

[accadacca]

So if WSU wins, USC loses and we beat CU? Not a chance.

This would put us all at 6-3 with Utah having both tie breaks.

[rockgremlin]

Same old Utah. Just when you think they have the formula for success they turn around and step on their dicks.

Classic Utah meltdown. A choke of epic proportions. They have one of these every single year. Unbelievable.

[accadacca]

Well Colorado just beat WSU. If USC beats UCLA tonight, they'll have to hope Utah somehow pulls off a miracle and beats Colorado. Then USC wins the south.

[accadacca]

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[oldno7]

maybe this is as far as a Kyle Whitingham team can go...

Maybe time to make a call to Urban?

[gholt]

maybe this is as far as a Kyle Whitingham team can go...

Maybe time to make a call to Urban?
Don't think he'll be coming back.

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[rockgremlin]

One thing is certain when it comes to Utah: there will ALWAYS be at least one game during the season where the Utes are heavy favorites and they find a way to scrape out a loss.

Last year Utah pulled this shit at home against UCLA, 2014 they coughed up a loss at home against lowly Washington State, 2013 they went into RiceEccless a favorite against the Beavers and lost by three points.

For some unknown reason, Utah has a long and storied history of maintaining at least one disgraceful defeat during the course of the season.

It's embarrassing. Yesterday on the walk up to Rice Eccles a stranger and I joked about how large of a margin Utah was going to crush Oregon...and then Utah promptly gives away almost 600 yards to the Ducks en route to a disaster.

So much for that Pac12 title we've been chasing all season.

This is why we can't have nice things, Utah.

[accadacca]

3 plays away from undefeated.

[rockgremlin]

3 plays away from undefeated.

I dunno man. Yesterday I watched a multitude of stupid plays committed by the Utes. Most of them committed by a sleepwalking defence who were caught with their pants down all afternoon. And Troy's fumble on the 5 yard line didn't help. It all adds up.

I mean seriously, how do you allow one of the worst teams in the conference to come into your house and run up almost 600 yards of total offense...on senior day...with the conference title on the line? WTF were they thinking?

[accadacca]

So do they help USC win the south on Saturday or lay an egg and give it to Colorado?

I need to know if I should wear my Utah gear to the game. [emoji51]

[rockgremlin]

I would go wearing Colorado gear over the top of your Utah Utes underoos. Wear anything red and you'll be a target for every drunk beer-swilling Buffalo fan in Boulder.

Utah should play well enough to keep it interesting, but at this point Colorado has all the momentum, and Utah just had their hearts and dreams ripped from them in demoralizing fashion. Besides, a win next week means nothing. A Buffalo loss next week just means that the two-loss Trojans would sit atop the South division. That's not very encouraging. I'm sure all of the Utes players are questioning why they should play so hard against Colorado if it's just gonna result in USC winning the South.

[Iceaxe]

If Utah beats Colorado they should still get a good bowl. If they lose they get a toilet bowl. You know what I mean, a bowl like the one BYU plays for every year... Snicker-snicker....

[accadacca]

Utah isn't going to lay down and die. If they do win and I'm wearing Utah gear with my two boys...it could get ugly

[rockgremlin]

Utah isn't going to lay down and die.


They already have.

Utah 28
Oregon 30

Brace yourself for another Las Vegas bowl.

[accadacca]

Utah drops from 11 to 21 in the AP. The largest drop this week.

[Kent K25]

One thing is certain when it comes to Utah: there will ALWAYS be at least one game during the season where the Utes are heavy favorites and they find a way to scrape out a loss.

Last year Utah pulled this shit at home against UCLA, 2014 they coughed up a loss at home against lowly Washington State, 2013 they went into RiceEccless a favorite against the Beavers and lost by three points.

For some unknown reason, Utah has a long and storied history of maintaining at least one disgraceful defeat during the course of the season.

It's embarrassing. Yesterday on the walk up to Rice Eccles a stranger and I joked about how large of a margin Utah was going to crush Oregon...and then Utah promptly gives away almost 600 yards to the Ducks en route to a disaster.

So much for that Pac12 title we've been chasing all season.

This is why we can't have nice things, Utah.

Count your blessings, at least they only do it once a year. #BYU

[Iceaxe]

Maybe it's time we just accept the fact that Utah is a middle of the road PAC 12 team, nothing wrong with that. Middle of the road PAC 12 teams are top 25 teams, just not top 10 teams. With a little luck we might make it to the Rose Bowl once every 20 years.

And remember Utah's first year in the PAC when Colorado dashed our hopes of playing in the PAC 12 Championship? It's about time Utah returned the favor :-)

[accadacca]

Paybacks are a bitch... 2011.

--

"SALT LAKE CITY -- Coleman Petersen missed a 48-yard field goal try with two seconds remaining as Colorado (http://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/38/colorado-buffaloes) escaped with a 17-14 victory over Utah (http://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/254/utah-utes) on Friday, ending the Utes' hopes for a Pac-12 South title and halting the Buffaloes' school-record 23-game road losing streak.

With the loss by Utah, UCLA will represent the South in the inaugural Pac-12 championship game."

http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=313290254

[rockgremlin]

I quit caring about Utah football right around the time Utah's defense did...about 3:00 Saturday afternoon. Moving on to the runnin Utes...

[accadacca]

Colorado favored by 10.

[accadacca]

Utah had SO many chances. Not much creativity with the offense. Most plays were runs or home run balls.

[accadacca]

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[accadacca]

Utah (8-4) will play Indiana (6-6) in the Foster Farms Bowl on Dec. 28 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

[Iceaxe]

Descent bowl, but shitty opponent.

[accadacca]

ESPN "expert..."

Foster Farms Bowl: Indiana vs. No. 19 Utah
(8:30 p.m., Fox, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California)
Despite Utah's late-season fade, it's hard to go against coach Kyle Whittingham, who is 9-1 in bowl games and brings the more talented squad to the Bay Area. New Indiana coach Tom Allen will have his Hoosiers ready to go, but Utah's defensive front, stocked with NFL-caliber talent, pushes the Utes over the top. Utah 37, Indiana 28.

[accadacca]

Our friends down south playing Wyoming. Remember when Joe Glen predicted a win and then flipped off the Utah sideline when they ran up the score? Classic!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZx5i7LMKu0

[rockgremlin]

^^^ As I mentioned in a different thread, Wyoming hates all Utah teams, and I'm sure that middle finger was sincere.

Kyle W. is a bit of a prick tho, ya gotta admit.

[accadacca]

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[accadacca]

3rd in a row.

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Hatfield's status for Utah's bowl is 'to be determined'

SALT LAKE CITY — Over the weekend, Utah cornerback Dominique Hatfield sent a couple of cryptic tweets regarding his future. In one, the senior captain eluded to the end of his collegiate career. In the other, Hatfield said he was 99 percent sure he wouldn’t be playing in the upcoming Foster Farms Bowl.

Both tweets were deleted shortly thereafter.

On Monday, the mystery continued when Utah coach Kyle Whittingham kept a lid on the situation.

“No comment on Domo,” he said. “We’re just working through some things.”

Follow-up questions were followed with a similar response. Marshawn Lynch and Joe Williams would have been proud.

Whittingham was first asked about Hatfield’s status for the Dec. 28 bowl game against Indiana at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

“No comment on Domo right now,” he said. “We’re just working through some things and ‘to be determined.’ How about that? To be determined.”

Then came an inquiry as to whether or not Hatfield was still on the team.

“To be determined. Everything is to be determined,” Whittingham said. “So . . . wish I had a better answer for you but I don’t, right now.”

The next question sought an answer as to who would decide Hatfield’s status. Whittingham or a leadership council?

“To be determined,” said the coach. “There’s a lot of moving parts. It’s nothing illegal, nothing like that.” Whittingham added that they will fix it and figure it out.

A late arriving reporter also asked about Hatfield and was met with a “to be determined” response.

“There’s no update right now,” Whittingham said. “Just to be determined. We’re just working through issues.”

Quarterback and fellow captain Troy Williams doesn’t believe the situation with Hatfield is any sort of distraction as the Utes prepare for Saturday’s departure to San Francisco for the bowl game.

“No, no. We love Domo. He’s our brother,” Williams said. “That’s up to coach Whit. I’m not really sure what’s going on.”

Williams concluded that it is not a distraction at all for the Utes.

Hatfield, who has overcome off-the-field problems in the past, has appeared in nine games this season. He has 30 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception.

An unspecified injury to nickel back Justin Thomas is lingering and the potential loss of Hatfield could leave the Utes without a couple of key contributors in the secondary.

Whittingham noted that freshmen Julian Blackmon and Terrell Burgess, who were down for a while with injuries, are back.

“So we’ll field a team,” he said.

Blackmon and Burgess provide depth at cornerback, where the Utes also have seniors Brian Allen and Reggie Porter.

Wide receiver Tyrone Smith saw some action as a defensive back late in the season and will do so again in the bowl game. Whittingham said a decision on his permanent position is going to be made in the offseason.

At safety, Utah is led by sophomore Chase Hansen and junior Marcus Williams.

The Utes are 10th in the nation with 17 interceptions this season.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669623/Hatfields-status-for-Utahs-bowl-is-to-be-determined.html

[rockgremlin]

Butler-Byrd is injured and will NOT play in the Foster Farms Chicken Bucket tomorrow.

Also missing tomorrow's game will be senior Dominique Hatfield, who apparently has been suspended for "...reasons other than academic or legal..."

What other reasons are there to warrant suspension?

[gholt]

What is the spread on the game tonight and what is your picks

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[oldno7]

I would think Utah is looking for a statement game.

Utah--42
Ind. --24

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[rockgremlin]

What is the spread on the game tonight and what is your picks

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Line is Utah by 6 - I think it'll be much more lopsided than that.

Utah Utes 34
Indiana Jones 16

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Utah 398
Indiana 3

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Not a way to start. He got popped!

[rockgremlin]

I smell a very familiar smell. I smelled it during the Oregon game. It is the smell of yet another Utah choke.

Indiana heads back to the locker room fired up with all the confidence and all the momentum.

Utah heads back to the locker room shaking their heads in disbelief.

Wouldn't be surprised if Indiana comes away with a win.

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Utah thought they would walk in as the New England Patriots and spank Indiana High. Ain't that easy...bunch of prima donnas.

[accadacca]

If Joe Williams doesn't come back this year, Utah is probably a .500 team.

[gholt]

Yup

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[rockgremlin]

Joe Williams fumbles...again...


Here comes that Utah CHOKE I was talking about...

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Joe Williams fumbles...again...


Here comes that Utah CHOKE I was talking about...

Which game are you watching? Utah has been choking the whole time...

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Which game are you watching? Utah has been choking the whole time...


LOL. Well played...

[Iceaxe]

A win is a win :-)

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This is exactly the type of game Whitt loves. Grind it out defensive struggle. Your defense seals the game. The Utes are the Baltimore Ravens.

[gholt]

That dodged a bullet on that game.

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[rockgremlin]

Me and my blood pressure would prefer it if Utah could find a way to win without taking it down to the wire every time.

[rockgremlin]

Btw, did anybody record the postgame awards ceremony? Or know where I can find a recording?

I watched it, but I could have sworn the announcer said :

"...and now I'll turn it over to the CEO of Foster Farms, MISTER Laura Flanagan..."

Others in the room watching with me also noticed the "mister" pronoun attached to Laura's name, just wondering if she's a he or what.

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Btw, did anybody record the postgame awards ceremony? Or know where I can find a recording?

I watched it, but I could have sworn the announcer said :

"...and now I'll turn it over to the CEO of Foster Farms, MISTER Laura Flanagan..."

Others in the room watching with me also noticed the "mister" pronoun attached to Laura's name, just wondering if she's a he or what.

She...you sick puppies

https://www.fosterfarms.com/news/foster-farms-names-laura-flanagan-president-and-ceo/

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Yes, I too scoured the internets looking for gender designation. By all accounts it appears she is a she, but the announcer said mister - I swear!! Not really saying Laura is a dude so much as the announcer screwed up...and that's a pretty egregious blunder to make on live tv.

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Yes, I too scoured the internets looking for gender designation. By all accounts it appears she is a she, but the announcer said mister - I swear!! Not really saying Laura is a dude so much as the announcer screwed up...and that's a pretty egregious blunder to make on live tv.
I think the announcer expected a dude CEO. Not the case. Huge blunder... lol

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Aaron Roderick fired, Dennis Erickson retires in offensive coaching shake-up

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4765361-155/utah-football-roderick-let-go-erickson

[gholt]

Sad to see Erickson go he was great. Not so sad for arod

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[rockgremlin]

Roderick fired for red zone issues. That's certainly justifiable.

Anybody have any updates on D-Hat?

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Roderick fired for red zone issues. That's certainly justifiable.

Pretty obvious...


As the playcaller in the booth the last two years, Roderick took the heat when Utah (9-4) struggled to convert near the end zone. The team was No. 106 in FBS red zone offense, converting points on 77.8 percent of red zone possessions. The Utes also had the No. 8 scoring offense (29.8 ppg) in the Pac-12, and the No. 9 passing offense (216.7 ypg). Whittingham cited the red zone struggles as the biggest reason for a 1-3 ending to the season.

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4765361-155/utah-football-roderick-let-go-erickson

[Iceaxe]

Utah's offense sucked and something needed to change... the down side is this means another totally new offense for the team to learn next year. That's something like 8 new offenses in the last 10 years. That's not a winning formula.

I hate to see Erickson go because he was a great recruiter, not to mention a vault of knowledge.

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Utah Football with 8 players (a school record) drafted by NFL teams. All 8 Utes that were invited to the NFL Combine were drafted.

Garret Bolles (OT) - Broncos (20th)
Marcus Williams (DB) - Saints (42nd)
Joe Williams (RB) - 49ers (121st)
Isaac Asiata (OG) - Dolphins (164th)
Brian Allen (DB) - Steelers ( 173rd)
J.J. Dielman (OG) - Bengals (176th)
Sam Tevi (OL) - Chargers (190th)
Pita Taumoepenu (LB) - 49ers (202nd)

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7 have signed free agent contracts
Hunter Dimick (DE) - Jaguars
Jason Thompson (S) - Patriots
Tim Patrick (WR) - Ravens
Pasoni Tasini (DL) - Cardinals
Andy Phillips (PK) - Bears
Chase Dominguez (LS) - Saints
Reggie Porter (CB) - Colts

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Good read about Joe Williams and his talks with the 49ers.

"Kyle said, 'Let’s be very clear, he did not quit the team,'" Lynch said. "He physically and mentally got tired and broke down and he asked for advice on what they should do. He stepped away. They had some injuries. Kyle went back to him and said, 'Hey, we’d love for you to come back, but I first have to ask your teammates.' They welcomed him back with open arms."

http://www.espn.com/blog/san-francisco-49ers/post/_/id/24844/49ers-joe-williams-took-break-from-football-to-come-to-terms-with-loss-of-sister

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^^^What a great story. That kid deserves all the success that's coming his way.