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rockgremlin

11-08-2018, 06:49 AM

I really fretted over this one.

If this was being played in October I would take Utah no question. But it's November, and Utah has a nasty habit of losing in sprees late in the season. I think last week's demoralizing and embarrassing loss in Tempe knocked them down a few pegs as well. As I was researching this showdown, the following points became apparent:

- Utah and Washington have a very similar defense -- in fact, their defenses are ranked side by side in yards against (Washington at 16th with 313.5 yards against, and Utah at 17th with 316.3 yards against). Oregon beat Washington by 3 points this season.

- Last year Oregon smoked Utah by a score of 41 - 20, led by backup quarterback Braxton Burmeister, who threw 47 yards, one TD and no interceptions. Justin Herbert was out with...get this....a broken collarbone.

- Oregon dominated Utah with their run game, led by Royce Freeman, who had 139 yards, and Tony Brooks-James, who had 105 yards and a TD. Royce Freeman now plays for the Denver Broncos, but Tony Brooks-James is still one of their leading running backs. Once again, our vaunted run defense was pushed aside by Oregon's superior O-line.

- The Ducks have probably changed a few things since last season they had a different coach (Willie Taggart).

- The Utes just couldn't get the offense rolling. Moss had just 53 yards rushing, although they did get 130 receiving yards out of Darren Carrington. Huntley threw for 293 yds, 2 TDs and no interceptions. Carrington had a key fumble that Oregon ran back for a TD.

- All of this is to say that Oregon has roughly the same cast as last year when they destroyed Utah by 20 points -- only this year they have Justin Herbert at the helm instead of a backup freshman.

- But on the other hand, Oregon sucks on the road lately, losing in Arizona by 29 points, and to Washington State by 14 points.

-Oregon has some key defensive injuries, and one of their best lineman Jake Hansen will miss half of the game due to suspension.

- Shelley is untested, and this is a key game. If he can deal with the pressure and deliver the Utes might have a chance. But this is uncharted territory, really. We haven't really seen what Shelley is capable of.

I really want to call the upset here, taking Oregon over a regrouping Utah squad. But I think (hope) Utah comes up with a much needed win here. If they lose this one their South Division title hopes are crushed. They have to know this.

Utah 27 ~ Ducks 24

accadacca

11-08-2018, 04:15 PM

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I’m picking the Utes by 3 touchdowns. The Hawks will put the hurt on the Ducks.

38 - 17

accadacca

11-08-2018, 06:15 PM

Word on the street is Zack Moss injured his knee in practice and is out for the season. My prediction must change.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2805189-utah-rb-zack-moss-will-reportedly-have-season-ending-surgery-on-knee-injury.amp.html

rockgremlin

11-08-2018, 06:38 PM

^^^This changes everything.

Utah 20
Ducks 28

uintafly

11-09-2018, 05:20 AM

God is punishing us for passing Prop 2. I had family obligations tomorrow so I sold my tickets, I think I may be glad I did now. No fun watching a home blowout.

I feel really bad for Moss. Probably went from a 2-3 round pick to who knows what now. I had family obligations tomorrow so I sold my tickets, I think I may be glad I did now.

accadacca

11-09-2018, 10:09 PM

I think Utah rises up and gets it done tomorrow.

Utah 24 - Oregon 21

Iceaxe

11-09-2018, 10:33 PM

Without doubt Utah will win big over the Ducks... probably by 21 points or more.... all three phases of their game will be clicking like clockwork....

How do I know this is such a sure thing you ask?!?

...because that's the only way to truly crush our hopes and dreams when the Buffalos beat Utah like a redheaded stepchild the following week.

ROFLMAO

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accadacca

11-10-2018, 03:48 PM

Too many field goals...

rockgremlin

11-10-2018, 06:39 PM

This is one of those games where it didn't go how you predicted but you're still very pleased with the outcome.

Good for the 2nd stringers! They must be on cloud 9 right now. Especially Shyne - over 170 yards rushing -- Wow!! :eek2:

Iceaxe

11-10-2018, 07:04 PM

This is one of those games where it didn't go how you predicted but you're still very pleased with the outcome.

What ya talking about?!?

Other then I missed the score by a couple of points this is going exactly as I predicted....

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accadacca

11-10-2018, 08:44 PM

18 straight for Matt Gay.

accadacca

11-10-2018, 09:31 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqBhCDtATax/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=nzaxah9haqcg

Iceaxe

11-11-2018, 06:59 AM

Jason Shelley looked really good considering it was his first D1 start and it was against a quality team. I can see why Tuttle bailed. Now let's see how he does next week away from the friendly confines of RES.

Utah really needs to work on their red zone package. That was disgraceful.

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accadacca

11-11-2018, 09:21 AM

Shyne doesn’t have the power and explosiveness that Moss did in the hole to punished and steamroll people. Hopefully he can get this to some degree. They left 12-16 points in red zone alone...inside the 10!

Iceaxe

11-11-2018, 09:58 AM

Four drives inside the 5 and they couldn't punch it in. Four field goals for 12 points instead of 28. This game would have been a beat down if they had of score TD's on half of those. Oregon doesn't even have a great defense.... Pathetic...

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Iceaxe

11-11-2018, 11:05 AM

Anyone else watch the game last night on the PACN? Perhaps the best football commercial ever....

https://youtu.be/0VU8eWSElfg

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accadacca

11-11-2018, 11:11 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_FJIyNbBr4&feature=youtu.be

accadacca

11-11-2018, 11:28 AM

Utah back in the AP at #21 and #19 in the Coaches.

accadacca

11-11-2018, 12:16 PM

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uintafly

11-13-2018, 10:10 AM

https://www.ksl.com/article/46426616/university-of-utah-oks-80-million-expansion-of-rice-eccles-stadium

May not be as easy to make a profit on my tickets in a few years.

rockgremlin

11-13-2018, 10:51 AM

https://www.ksl.com/article/46426616/university-of-utah-oks-80-million-expansion-of-rice-eccles-stadium

May not be as easy to make a profit on my tickets in a few years.

They're only proposing to add another 5,000 seats.

And I'm 100% certain they will jack up the price of season tickets to help pay for it. :angryfire::angryfire::angryfire:

uintafly

11-13-2018, 01:00 PM

They're only proposing to add another 5,000 seats.

And I'm 100% certain they will jack up the price of season tickets to help pay for it. :angryfire::angryfire::angryfire:

Oh no doubt they will raise prices. They have just about raised them every year since 08. But I still pay less than $800 total for 3 seats, which isn't bad. I'm just lucky that in the North End Zone, I don't have to make a Crimson Club donation along with my ticket cost. I have a vendor that hooks me up 1 game a year with 50 yard line seats on the 8th row, and when I do the math for tickets there, it is pretty damn steep. The ironic thing is that I don't really like watching the game from there. It is too filled with 80 year olds who get annoyed if you stand and who rarely give much more than a golf clap. Easily the most quiet and subdued part of the stadium. Give me lunatics in the North End Zone over the geriatrics ward.

5,000 seats huh? lol by my math that is $16,000/seat. At $100/seat, you only need 26 years to break even. :roflol:.

Probably what is more needed than seats is a better locker room/field entrance. Recruits dig that stuff, and the inflatable tunnel they use now is pretty cheesy.

rockgremlin

11-13-2018, 03:08 PM

Probably what is more needed than seats is a better locker room/field entrance. Recruits dig that stuff, and the inflatable tunnel they use now is pretty cheesy.

Totally agree.

I wonder if they're gonna also add more restrooms along with the added seating? Already it requires 10 minutes + an iron prostate just to take a leak during halftime.

accadacca

11-13-2018, 03:39 PM

The hawk helmets are making their way to Colorado.

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accadacca

11-13-2018, 04:27 PM

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accadacca

11-14-2018, 08:03 AM

https://www.ksl.com/article/46426616/university-of-utah-oks-80-million-expansion-of-rice-eccles-stadium

May not be as easy to make a profit on my tickets in a few years.

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uintafly

11-14-2018, 09:57 AM

Video of the renderings here: https://utahutes.com/news/2018/11/13/general-u-plans-to-expand-rice-eccles-stadium.aspx

The music really sells it, though it seems there is no upgrade to any of the concourses outside of the south end zone. long lines and barely moving will continue.

rockgremlin

11-14-2018, 10:08 AM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181114/f77e96ed22646c3f3b41e605139841e2.jpg

^^^Looks like they nailed the Ute fan stereotype pretty accurately with the backwards hat and the baggy t-shirt. Surprised he doesn't have a sleeve tattoo.

uintafly

11-14-2018, 10:59 AM

Looks like we have Terry Bradshaw on the far right and Tiger Woods in the middle. They brought out the big guns to sell this thing.

accadacca

11-14-2018, 07:39 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL8MOS_RExU&feature=youtu.be

accadacca

11-14-2018, 07:40 PM

Ok, call your shot here. Utah is favored by 7 on the road in Boulder.

Iceaxe

11-14-2018, 08:18 PM

^^^I already called my shot and I'm riding that horse until it throws me...

...not to mention history is on my side.

Without doubt Utah will win big over the Ducks... probably by 21 points or more.... all three phases of their game will be clicking like clockwork....

How do I know this is such a sure thing you ask?!?

...because that's the only way to truly crush our hopes and dreams when the Buffalos beat Utah like a redheaded stepchild the following week.

ROFLMAO

Climb-Utah.com

rockgremlin

11-15-2018, 07:28 AM

^^^I gotta go with Ice on this one.

Utah has a very nasty habit of stepping on their dicks right at the most crucial moment -- remember when back in 2016 all the Utes had to do was beat Oregon to clinch the South Division? Utah was ranked #11 in the nation, and Oregon was 3-7 on the year and hadn't won a road game all season. While I was walking into the stadium that day I recall asking a perfect stranger how many points the Utes were going to win by....and then they lost.

Utah is riding high from the energy of defeating Oregon with the second string. And Colorado is hungry for a win since they've lost 5 straight. The time is ripe for a classic Utah meltdown.

Buffs 24
Utes 21

uintafly

11-15-2018, 08:11 AM

Haters gonna hate ^^^

Utah 34
CU 13

ASU also loses by 2 to the Ducks and we finally make it to Santa Clara.

rockgremlin

11-15-2018, 10:09 AM

Haters gonna hate ^^^

Utah 34
CU 13

ASU also loses by 2 to the Ducks and we finally make it to Santa Clara.

More like Realists gonna real. :haha:

I could feasibly see this scenario pan out, but again...this is Utah...in November...and they are headed into a huge game that will decide the outcome of the postseason. A lot is riding on this and Utah always chokes in games like this.

uintafly

11-15-2018, 12:30 PM

How quickly we forget.

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rockgremlin

11-15-2018, 12:51 PM

uintafly

11-15-2018, 01:41 PM

^^^Is that a pic of the Sugar Bowl on the bottom? If so, that wasn't a scenario where it came down to the wire. That was a good ole' fashioned whuppin' that has remained a blight on Alabama's otherwise dominant record.

That was a sweet beatdown. It;s a slow day in the office and that pic lead me down the 2008 Ute youtube rabbit hole. Here's some good memories. These were both 2 of the funnest 4th quarters I've ever witnessed. screaming, yelling, and hugging strangers. That season converted my wife from a casual fan to a die hard Ute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O7Atnr8c_4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR5lN9W8fs0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6Af5cZsT4M

accadacca

11-15-2018, 07:07 PM

Great video on Britain Covey

https://www.instagram.com/tv/BqMBokSAX_B/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1aoamul3797ew

Iceaxe

11-15-2018, 09:17 PM

Great video on Britain Covey

Does the video show how many times Covey has fumbled in critical situations this year?

Asking for a friend...

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accadacca

11-15-2018, 09:55 PM

Better version of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPHg3Ror8Cc&feature=youtu.be

accadacca

11-17-2018, 08:58 AM

It’s snowing in Boulder and 27 degrees. I’m picking the Utes 27-17.

gholt

11-17-2018, 09:09 AM

Utah 31 Colorado 14

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accadacca

11-17-2018, 09:41 AM

Shirts off and the boys are getting loose:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSgo9MBGQo/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=kky6cu70e83z

accadacca

11-17-2018, 10:48 AM

Holy crap it’s the snow bowl. My prediction is looking to be too high at this point.

accadacca

11-17-2018, 11:04 AM

That was targeting!!?!?!?

rockgremlin

11-17-2018, 11:15 AM

Well now that Chase Hansen is out of the game, I can confidently declare this to be another classic Utah meltdown.

Sorry...

accadacca

11-17-2018, 11:22 AM

Well now that Chase Hansen is out of the game, I can confidently declare this to be another classic Utah meltdown.

Sorry...

Textbook stereotypical Utah fan. Week after week, jumping on and off the bandwagon.

rockgremlin

11-17-2018, 11:29 AM

:lol8: All joking aside I honestly can't see a way out of this game for Utah, unfortunately. There's just too much going against them.

I promise not to say I told ya so when the inevitable happens.

Iceaxe

11-17-2018, 11:42 AM

Sooner or later Utah might want to try playing a little defense on #2... that is all.

[emoji458]

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accadacca

11-17-2018, 12:31 PM

TJ Green? Giddy up!

accadacca

11-17-2018, 01:30 PM

:lol8: All joking aside I honestly can't see a way out of this game for Utah, unfortunately. There's just too much going against them.

I promise not to say I told ya so when the inevitable happens.

All aboard fair weathered Utah fans! There is plenty of room on the bus. Jump back on!

Jason Shelley a true redshirt freshman QB in his second start, along with the 2nd string RB and a slew of other talented freshmen get it done in the snow on the road in Boulder.

Wait, there is still 6:00 to go and Utah has put in their 3rd string QB. Lol!!!!

uintafly

11-17-2018, 01:39 PM

Ice and Rock are not allowed to watch the PAC12 championship game due to their lack of faith.

And yes I know ASU still needs to lose.

Iceaxe

11-17-2018, 01:52 PM

If Shelley finishes out the season undefeated with a Rose Bowl win will injury prone Huntley ever see the field again?

I'm just hoping my original question becomes a reality... there is no PAC 12 North team that should scare Utah.

Shelley looks really good and he has a much better arm than Huntley. Whatever happens Utah's future looks bright at QB.

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uintafly

11-17-2018, 02:13 PM

Also the replay official that upheld the Hansen ejection should be fired. Total bs call, and to kick out a senior with just a few games to go is a shame.

gholt

11-17-2018, 02:14 PM

I'll watch the game tonight. Just got to listen off and on driving back from havasupi. Sounds like a good game.

Go ducks!

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rockgremlin

11-17-2018, 02:33 PM

accadacca

11-17-2018, 03:19 PM

MOST of my negative banner is just blather aimed at riling AccaDacca. My true opinions are expressed in my KSL pickem predictions. Looks like I was dead on with Utah's score, but gave Colorado too much credit:

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I will say this: Jaylon Dixon is a stud!! And only a freshman too, wow.

Now I'll repose the question that's been asked previously: Do they even bother with Huntley now that Shelley has emerged as a superior QB?

You can’t get off that easy dude. You are a bandwagon jumper and I’ve witnessed it first hand in the stadium. Lol

Just glad they are beating the November curse. One more to go and they’ll be 3-1.

Iceaxe

11-17-2018, 03:40 PM

Just glad they are beating the November curse. One more to go and they’ll be 3-1.

I can't think of a more anticlimactic way to end the regular season then what is essentially a preseason game against BYU.

I wish the powers that be... old white Mormon guys serving in the Utah State legislature... Would stop trying to shove the old Utah vs BYU rivalry down our throats. It was a great rivalry back in the day, but time has marched on.

Next week's game is really a no win situation for Utah.

YMMV

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accadacca

11-17-2018, 03:56 PM

Targeting...

https://twitter.com/_SportsGuy/status/1063873031171239937?s=20

Iceaxe

11-17-2018, 04:25 PM

It's nice to see that Utah finally has Power 5 depth. In years past losing players like Moss, Huntley and Hansen would have resulted in the wheels coming off. It took 8 years but Utah finally has 2's that don't result in huge unfillable holes.

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gholt

11-17-2018, 04:50 PM

I can't think of a more anticlimactic way to end the regular season then what is essentially a preseason game against BYU.

I wish the powers that be... old white Mormon guys serving in the Utah State legislature... Would stop trying to shove the old Utah vs BYU rivalry down our throats. It was a great rivalry back in the day, but time has marched on.

Next week's game is really a no win situation for Utah.

YMMV

Climb-Utah.comJust think of it as what the sec does. Play cupcake games this time of year

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Iceaxe

11-17-2018, 05:06 PM

Just think of it as what the sec does. Play cupcake games this time of year

Yeah... I noticed Alabama was playing the mighty Citadel today, while Florida faced off against the powerhouse Idaho Vandal's.

The problem is Utah traded a home and home with the kitties.

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gholt

11-17-2018, 05:14 PM

Yup that is the issue. All the BYU fanboys in the legislature get butt hurt if they don't have another chance to see byu lose every year.

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rockgremlin

11-17-2018, 05:26 PM

You can’t get off that easy dude. You are a bandwagon jumper.

So I wear my heart on my sleeve...sue me.

Never weighed in about the QB situation. If Shelley turns out to be a rock star then what? If I were Huntley I'd be sweating right now because it's entirely possible that he's played his last game in a Utes jersey. Utah likes to put the best man forward, and if he thinks he's immune he should check out what happened to Troy Williams. Wouldn't that be poetic justice?

I think Moss should be just fine as he's probably headed to the NFL either way.

accadacca

11-17-2018, 05:51 PM

So young and so much potential...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/6ef3d17576dd2c3764b970e3bf0baca0.jpg

accadacca

11-17-2018, 06:24 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OO742lJa38&feature=youtu.be

accadacca

11-17-2018, 11:08 PM

Talk about stepping their dicks...Oregon.

accadacca

11-17-2018, 11:17 PM

Haters gonna hate ^^^

Utah 34
CU 13

ASU also loses by 2 to the Ducks and we finally make it to Santa Clara.

You called it!

Utah wins the south!!!!

Iceaxe

11-17-2018, 11:19 PM

I'm smiling right now :-)

If I get to pick our opponent in the PAC 12 Championship it's WaZoo, Washington coach Peterson has Whitts number.

accadacca

11-17-2018, 11:35 PM

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accadacca

11-17-2018, 11:55 PM

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uintafly

11-18-2018, 07:02 AM

You called it!

Utah wins the south!!!!

They call me uintadamus!

uintafly

11-18-2018, 08:01 AM

Here is to another 365!

https://riseandshout.net/

accadacca

11-18-2018, 08:01 AM

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rockgremlin

11-19-2018, 06:39 AM

Check out how much hype this is still getting....somehow. :roll::roll:

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uintafly

11-19-2018, 10:10 AM

Check out how much hype this is still getting....somehow. :roll::roll:

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Sadly it is not really helping with secondary ticket market. I'm getting old and cranky and don't want to go watch an 8:00 kickoff game in late November. I probably won't get home until past midnight for hells sake! I used to easily get close to $200 per ticket for byu games, and now it looks like I will be in the $90-$100 range. Lame. But if you guys that lost faith want to redeem your fandom feel free to let me know and you can buy 3 tickets in the north end zone, including the aisle seat. :naughty:

Iceaxe

11-19-2018, 10:34 AM

A little raw meat for the Utah fans to chew on... right now there is a realistic chance that Utah could play Urban Meyers Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl.

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gholt

11-19-2018, 10:39 AM

A little raw meat for the Utah fans to chew on... right now there is a realistic chance that Utah could play Urban Meyers Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl.

Climb-Utah.comThat would be pretty cool. Padwin vs the master.

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Scott Card

11-19-2018, 02:54 PM

A little raw meat for the Utah fans to chew on... right now there is a realistic chance that Utah could play Urban Meyers Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl.

Climb-Utah.com I'd be cheering for the Utes all day long if they play Urban - and I'm a die hard BYU Cougar.

accadacca

11-19-2018, 05:39 PM

Go Utes!

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rockgremlin

11-19-2018, 07:53 PM

Go Utes!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181120/2fa61fbdeefad20ab74c8f3d0b934388.jpg

:lol8: Ha!! I like this. Curious...why is she making the "U" anyway?

accadacca

11-19-2018, 07:55 PM

:lol8: Ha!! I like this. Curious...why is she making the "U" anyway?
Probably because she wanted to be a cheerleader at the U.

Just like BYU’s QB, he got the snub.

Iceaxe

11-19-2018, 09:36 PM

[emoji38]8: Ha!! I like this. Curious...why is she making the "U" anyway?
I'm betting she threw up the U in support of Lauren McClusky, who was murdered by her Tinder hookup... context is important...

Climb-Utah.com

accadacca

11-20-2018, 12:29 PM

The line is at 13.

What score do you predict?

uintafly

11-20-2018, 12:42 PM

How Max Hall will watch the game

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rockgremlin

11-20-2018, 01:31 PM

Utes 38

Kittens 13

Could be lower if it's snowing...

Scott Card

11-20-2018, 02:24 PM

Are the Utes going to play their starters or save them for the championship game? This seems to be a point of conversation in the media.

rockgremlin

11-20-2018, 02:56 PM

Are the Utes going to play their starters or save them for the championship game? This seems to be a point of conversation in the media.

They'll play their starters for sure. If they gain a big lead they might yank them late in the game, but otherwise they'll come heavy.

Iceaxe

11-20-2018, 03:06 PM

Are the Utes going to play their starters or save them for the championship game? This seems to be a point of conversation in the media.
#FakeNews

Utah will bring their A-game.

uintafly

11-20-2018, 03:15 PM

#FakeNews

Utah will bring their A-game.

Yeah, Whit got a little irate at his news conference when a reporter asked him if he'd sit guys. There may be a coach out there that would do it, but he isn't that coach. Too much at stake with bowl committees, recruits, etc. to just give away a game.

My prediction:
Utah - 101
byu - negative 2

Scott Card

11-20-2018, 03:30 PM

My prediction:
Utah - 101
byu - negative 2 THIS is my favorite prediction. :lol8:

rockgremlin

11-20-2018, 03:37 PM

My prediction:
Utah - 101
byu - negative 2

OMG you dork... :roflol::roflol:

Iceaxe

11-20-2018, 09:04 PM

So how are the Kitties going to defend Jaylen Dixon as they have no one in their secondary that can come close to matching his speed?

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accadacca

11-21-2018, 03:00 PM

BREAKING: Former Penn State starting LB Manny Bowen to transfer to Utah.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181121/6b574fce09b99efa8222b2e695e75c87.jpg

https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-Former-Penn-State-LB-Manny-Bowen-to-transfer-to-Utah-124806961/

rockgremlin

11-21-2018, 03:13 PM

^^^Did he get popped for a DUI or something?

accadacca

11-21-2018, 03:59 PM

Got my new swag today. [emoji108]

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rockgremlin

11-21-2018, 04:19 PM

Sweet. Just got mine as well...

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Iceaxe

11-21-2018, 04:32 PM

^^^Did he get popped for a DUI or something?

^^^THIS - why is a stud LB really leaving Penn and coming to Utah?!?

EDIT - Found it
http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25341406/former-penn-state-nittany-lion-manny-bowen-joining-utah-utes-graduate-transfer

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accadacca

11-21-2018, 05:30 PM

Russell Wilson was a grad transfer senior. Glass is always half empty with you guys.

rockgremlin

11-21-2018, 08:00 PM

Russell Wilson was a grad transfer senior. Glass is always half empty with you guys.

This coming from the guy that always reminds us all when the stock market is in the crapper. :lol8:

Iceaxe

11-21-2018, 08:30 PM

Russell Wilson was a grad transfer senior. Glass is always half empty with you guys.It has nothing to do with the glass half empty... it has to do with guys don't transfer if everything is rainbows and unicorns. Guys transfer because they have a major issue and I was curious what it was.

Carrington was a good ad for Utah and I was happy to see it worked out well for both him and the team. I hope this works out as well.

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rockgremlin

11-21-2018, 08:39 PM

Yeah Carrington worked out pretty well. I think the coaching staff at Utah are really good at working with "problem kids." Hopefully this new guy fits in and he's able to help fill the defensive holes that will be created when Hansen and Barton leave.

Iceaxe

11-21-2018, 09:10 PM

I think the coaching staff at Utah are really good at working with "problem kids."

I think that has to do from when Utah was a mid major. Back than to get a top athlete they often had to take a kid with problems and help him fix his life. The 4 and 5 star straight A student's seldom head to a mid major.

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accadacca

11-21-2018, 09:13 PM

I think he’ll work out ok. They usually put these kids on a short leash. Remember Marty Johnson? Boy was that guy trouble, but a solid running back.

accadacca

11-22-2018, 01:39 PM

Got get em boys..

Utah football: Chase Hansen, Cody Barton gearing up for final game against rival Cougars

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900043198/utah-football-chase-hansen-cody-barton-gearing-up-for-final-game-against-rival-cougars.html

accadacca

11-23-2018, 03:31 PM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181123/16bd3b39231770e0e3e41c8f5d6eeb26.jpg

rockgremlin

11-23-2018, 03:41 PM

^^^ She looks fun.

Iceaxe

11-23-2018, 04:00 PM

He certainly out kicked his coverage :-)

rockgremlin

11-23-2018, 04:45 PM

He certainly out kicked his coverage :-)

That's what I thought. Good luck keeping a leash on that.

accadacca

11-23-2018, 08:35 PM

Over the last three seasons, BYU has totaled 11 turnovers against the Utes. Those takeaways have accounted for 52 of the 74 points scored by the Utes in those games.

rockgremlin

11-23-2018, 09:53 PM

On the eve of the "Holy War," please enjoy this photo from the last time BYU beat Utah:

91138

Iceaxe

11-24-2018, 05:04 PM

I'll just leave this here....

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181125/24bdf76f2bd1fc08220138f1183e1a9b.jpg

Sandstone Addiction

11-24-2018, 05:04 PM

Gonna be another good win for Utah.

Utes 42
Cougers 16

Go Utes! :ute_helmet:

nml__lmn

Iceaxe

11-24-2018, 05:14 PM

...
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Iceaxe

11-24-2018, 05:17 PM

I'm trying to get in the rivalry sprite...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181125/2d10e1b9f7d6473082508054362f2f93.jpg

Sandstone Addiction

11-24-2018, 07:53 PM

135 yards to Utahs 9 yards total offense with 4 min left in 1st...patheetic

Iceaxe

11-24-2018, 08:15 PM

I can't think of a more anticlimactic way to end the regular season then what is essentially a preseason game against BYU.

I wish the powers that be... old white Mormon guys serving in the Utah State legislature... Would stop trying to shove the old Utah vs BYU rivalry down our throats. It was a great rivalry back in the day, but time has marched on.

Next week's game is really a no win situation for Utah.

YMMV

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Getting beat like a redheaded stepchild... This is what I was afraid of... A game Utah has no interest in and the biggest game of the year for BYU.

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uintafly

11-24-2018, 08:26 PM

I’m glad I sold my tickets. Looks like the Utes did the same. Hot garbage out there.

Iceaxe

11-24-2018, 08:38 PM

It looks like Utah is trying their best to get back to the Las Vegas Bowl.

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uintafly

11-24-2018, 08:43 PM

It looks like Utah is trying their best to get back to the Las Vegas Bowl.

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Yeah, if you can’t be any more prepared than this for a mediocre byu team, UW will spank them next week. This is embarrassing for the Utes.

accadacca

11-24-2018, 08:44 PM

It’s the Super Bowl for the Cougs and Utah is looking ahead at next week.

accadacca

11-24-2018, 08:48 PM

Utah finishes 8-5 and plays in some garbage bowl. Maybe the Pac-12 South was weak this year.

Sandstone Addiction

11-24-2018, 09:02 PM

A lot better game going on in Boise right now.

uintafly

11-24-2018, 09:31 PM

Utah finishes 8-5 and plays in some garbage bowl. Maybe the Pac-12 South was weak this year.
Funny the difference a week makes. If we get thumped next week, the south championship will feel prett meaningless.

accadacca

11-24-2018, 10:30 PM

Holy hell...8 straight. This one gives me major anxiety.

uintafly

11-24-2018, 10:32 PM

I lost faith. I apologize.

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gholt

11-24-2018, 10:33 PM

They better not do this next week against the huskies.

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accadacca

11-24-2018, 10:41 PM

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accadacca

11-24-2018, 10:44 PM

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accadacca

11-25-2018, 07:26 AM

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accadacca

11-25-2018, 07:34 AM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181125/5f17322cb81a171f3996728dbc97198d.jpg

accadacca

11-25-2018, 07:34 AM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181125/5afd95bb117e2f4f8746f8e68fc2ec4f.jpg

accadacca

11-25-2018, 08:39 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F1QEk_Gj0I&feature=youtu.be

Iceaxe

11-25-2018, 11:38 AM

Arughhh... I got fed up with Utah at halftime, turned off the TV and went to the club with the hot young stripper wife. Imagine my surprise when I was taking a poop this morning and decided to look at the final score on my phone. Because seriously, what else ya going to do while pooping in the morning?

Iceaxe

11-25-2018, 02:29 PM

...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181125/fb408a7247282c7d9a650278e52e6130.jpg

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rockgremlin

11-26-2018, 08:59 AM

Well, the first half was really quiet. All of the Ute fans in the crowd were sitting there shaking their heads. The folks behind me were routinely shouting "F***in' DO something, Utah!! F***in' pull your head outta yer ass!" I commented in the second quarter "Wouldn't it be funny if we took a donut into halftime?" And then we took a donut into halftime. The concourse was eerily quiet as folks lined up to buy hot cocoa or a hot dog. All of the BYU fans were on cloud 9, walking around with great big smiles from ear to ear. Some folks gathered up their stuff and left at halftime, disgusted and disappointed.

Even more folks filed out the stadium when the Cougars scored that touchdown in the 3rd quarter. A 27 - 7 deficit is pretty daunting, especially considering how awful the Utes were playing all game. It seemed like a trap game - Utah was focused on Washington next week, and BYU was playing in their version of the Super Bowl.

And then Utah finally woke up.

The 4th quarter was fun. It's been a LONG time since I've seen the stands that energized. Almost the entire 4th quarter the Ute fans were on their feet, high fiving complete strangers. I turned to the F-Bomb droppers behind me and remarked "Remember that time BYU took a 20-0 lead into halftime and Utah stormed back to beat them by 8 points?" :lol8:

They let the fans onto the field to mingle with the players as they launched the post-game fireworks. So we went down and got a few snaps. I was surprised how short Marquis Blair is. Shelley and Hansen were untouchable since the mob surrounding them was so thick. They're probably still up there signing autographs. It's neat to see the players get so much positive attention. They seemed to be basking in it.

Marquis Blair getting some shut eye :roll:
91160

rockgremlin

11-26-2018, 03:08 PM

https://www.ksl.com/article/46435539/a-big-chance-tyler-huntley-returns-for-utahs-bowl-game

Heeeeeee's baaaaaaaack!!! Huntley to return in time to play in this year's bowl game....

...which I think would be a mistake. I think Shelley has shown that he can air out the ball (particularly the deep ball) more accurately and consistently than Huntley. Plus Shelley is great on his feet too -- did you see how many tackles he dodged to get that final TD against BYU? Plus Shelley is fresh. Huntley is all rusty and broken. Just heal up and return next year 100%. We don't need a Half-Huntley representing the Utes at whatever bowl game we play at the end of the season.

Iceaxe

11-26-2018, 06:40 PM

We'll see how Friday's game goes, but if Utah wins I'd have a hard time not going with Shelley.

accadacca

11-28-2018, 08:11 PM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/2ee29b3e0f18073cba9d8c463acfba45.jpg

accadacca

11-28-2018, 10:17 PM

Ok, make your picks!

Washington is favored by 5...

rockgremlin

11-29-2018, 06:50 AM

91175 = 30

91176 = 24

uintafly

11-29-2018, 09:49 AM

Does it make me a bad fan if I think Utes lose by a few scores? I hope it doesn't happen, but I keep thinking they are gonna get thumped.

rockgremlin

11-29-2018, 09:54 AM

Does it make me a bad fan if I think Utes lose by a few scores? I hope it doesn't happen, but I keep thinking they are gonna get thumped.

Nah. I picked the Utes to lose. The only repercussion will be Acca coming in here calling you a band-wagoneer or fair weather fan. But hell, that's every day for me during the regular season. :lol8:

Iceaxe

11-29-2018, 10:04 AM

If I'm betting I'm taking Washington and giving the points. In other words I think Utah will lose by more than 5. I hope I'm wrong. Utah playing in the Rose Bowl would be awesome. Utah vs Ohio State in the Rose Bowl would be a dream matchup for Ute fans. I'll be cheering for Utah.

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accadacca

11-29-2018, 11:20 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHUC_X26YFY&feature=youtu.be

accadacca

11-29-2018, 11:21 AM

Utah by 5. Matt Gay and the defense will be the difference.

Iceaxe

11-29-2018, 02:15 PM

The one thing that really gives me hope about this game is the only thing harder to do than beat a good team is to beat a good team twice in the same year.

https://athlonsports.com/sites/athlonsports.com/files/styles/article_top_img/public/Utah_Utes_team_2018_utah_football_1.jpg?itok=2dq5M N-X

Iceaxe

11-30-2018, 07:04 PM

Only down 3 at the half... Utah has the Huskies right were they want them...

:-)

uintafly

11-30-2018, 07:41 PM

Gotta feel bad for the defense. Killing themselves to keep it close, but the offense is just constipated.

Iceaxe

11-30-2018, 08:08 PM

If you love defense this is a hellva game.

5:10 left, Utah is one score down, Utah's football... honestly you can't ask for more if you're a Utah fan as honestly Washington is the better team.

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accadacca

11-30-2018, 08:09 PM

That’s all she wrote...

Iceaxe

11-30-2018, 08:17 PM

That’s all she wrote...

Don't break your ankle jumping off that bandwagon.

2:00 left, Utah is one score down, Utah's football... honestly you can't ask for more if you're a Utah fan.

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accadacca

11-30-2018, 08:22 PM

Don't break your ankle jumping off that bandwagon.

2:00 left, Utah is one score down, Utah's football... honestly you can't ask for more if you're a Utah fan.

[emoji106]

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The way the offense was playing, I just didn’t think they could drive 90 yards.

Iceaxe

11-30-2018, 08:42 PM

The way the offense was playing, I just didn’t think they could drive 90 yards.

Washington's offense also couldn't score a TD. I told my wife at halftime this game would come down to who made a mistake and it did. A freak pick 6 was the game.

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accadacca

11-30-2018, 08:44 PM

Yep, the ball bounced the right way for Washington and that was the difference.

rockgremlin

11-30-2018, 10:39 PM

Ah well...at least we beat BYU. :haha:

Iceaxe

12-01-2018, 01:53 AM

Ah well...at least we beat BYU. :haha:
Didn't everybody?!?

ROFLMAO

Iceaxe

12-01-2018, 02:03 AM

After watching last nights game Huntley is still the starter when he is healthy. Shelley still has a lot to learn.

accadacca

12-01-2018, 07:48 AM

A true freshman backup QB at the helm with very limited experience and a backup running back, then losing Covey.

On the other side you’ve got a senior NFL caliber running back who broke all the records at Washington and a senior QB who will get NFL looks. Combined they’ve broken all kinds of records at UW and won lots of games.

The difference was a fluke bounced ball, which could have happened to either team. Utah had chances to win and made more mistakes, but damn they only lost on a fluke play. The future is bright.

gholt

12-01-2018, 08:07 AM

Everybody is butthurt about the no pi can at the end. This game was over with 5 min left. Washington was the better team with senior qb and rb. Utah with backup qb and rb.
Washington scored on a fluke pic 6. There is always next year. Hopefully they don't get robbed on the bowl selection.

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accadacca

12-01-2018, 08:59 AM

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accadacca

12-01-2018, 09:25 AM

Another fun fact. Washington will graduate 13 starters, while Utah graduates 4.

Iceaxe

12-01-2018, 09:40 AM

I have no bitch about last nights game. Washington has been the better team all year and Utah did exactly what an overpowered team hopes to do. They kept the game close and hoped to win it in the 4th quarter. Washington won on a fluke play that could just as easily have gone for 6 the other way.

As for the PI on the last play I'll say what I always told my teams back when I coached football. If you don't like the call then don't leave the game up to the refs.

Iceaxe

12-01-2018, 09:45 AM

Another fun fact. Washington will graduate 13 starters, while Utah graduates 4.

Utah also gets a more favorable schedule next year as we get no Oregon and no Stanford, which are always two of the better PAC teams. This year Utah had the 4th most difficult schedule in the nation.

rockgremlin

12-01-2018, 10:41 AM

If I were a Huskies fan I wouldn't be cheering too loudly about last night's game. UW barely scraped past a broken, second string, freshman Utah team who didn't allow their offense anything more than one measly field goal and damn near beat them.

And if they get Ohio State in the Rose Bowl they're going to get destroyed.

accadacca

12-01-2018, 10:42 AM

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rockgremlin

12-01-2018, 12:29 PM

Iceaxe

12-01-2018, 06:39 PM

If Utah doesn't get the Holiday Bowl they will get kicked into one of the who gives a crap bowls.

Here's how I see it or hope.

Rose gets Washington

Alamo gets WaZoo

Holiday hopefully takes Utah

Redbox Bowl will not take Utah as they played Levi Stadium Friday

Sun Bowl God I hope not as we're into who gives a crap territory

LV Bowl would love Utah to slide this far down

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accadacca

12-02-2018, 01:35 PM

#17 Utah is headed to the Holiday bowl against #22 Northwestern on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. MST (FS1) at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181202/a62b08c9d875769e639725f4c501f323.jpg

uintafly

12-03-2018, 01:39 PM

^^^ I've never seen coach Whittingham that angry...ever.

And although the game was already lost long before the last play of the game, the fact still remains that that dumbass ref who stood there and didn't blow his whistle deserves to be reprimanded. It was an obvious PI.

Why was the game lost before that? I keep reading this, but I disagree. If they throw a flag it puts Utah on the 25, 1st and 10 with about 40 seconds left. It's not like they were down 2 scores or something. I'm not saying we would have necessarily scored, but they were moving the ball a bit downfield and I have seen worse offenses score in that place. If they would have scored I would hope they went for 2. I'd say at least a 10% chance to get the TD and the conversion. Not a slam dunk by any chance but not over over imo.

9-4 record with a New Years Eve Bowl in San Diego against a ranked P5 school? Maybe not a perfect season, but there aren't many schools out there who wouldn't trade places with the Utes. Overall, a good season.

Iceaxe

12-03-2018, 05:30 PM

I'd say at least a 10% chance to get the TD and the conversion. Not a slam dunk by any chance but not over over imo.

9-4 record with a New Years Eve Bowl in San Diego against a ranked P5 school? Maybe not a perfect season, but there aren't many schools out there who wouldn't trade places with the Utes. Overall, a good season.

I'd agree with the 10% chance if utah gets the call.

The Holiday Bowl is certainly a top 10 bowl and is where a top 20 team belongs. It's one of the older bowls and has a descent payout.

FWIW - Whittingham played in the Holiday bowl 4 straight years as a player and was named MVP one year.

accadacca

12-11-2018, 12:16 PM

"Just had surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus. I’ll be back before you know it! In the end, minor setbacks turn out to be major miracles!" -Britian Covey

https://twitter.com/brit_covey2/status/1072547995000950786

accadacca

12-15-2018, 10:07 AM

Who should start?

Utah football: If cleared, Huntley says he'll start in the Holiday Bowl

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900046465/utah-football-if-cleared-huntley-says-hell-start-in-the-holiday-bowl.html

rockgremlin

12-15-2018, 10:44 AM

I'd start Huntley. Shelley looked like a deer in the headlights during the Pac12 championship game, and his 3 interceptions might have cost them the game.

Iceaxe

12-15-2018, 11:13 AM

I'd start Huntley. Shelley looked like a deer in the headlights during the Pac12 championship game, and his 3 interceptions might have cost them the game.

^^^THIS^^^

Shelley is a serviceable QB, and one day he might be a good QB1 as he has a great arm, but where things are today Huntley is the better QB.

accadacca

12-17-2018, 09:13 AM

Report: Utah OC Troy Taylor to be named Sacramento State head coach

https://www.ksl.com/article/46450357/report-utah-oc-troy-taylor-to-be-named-sacramento-state-head-coach

rockgremlin

12-17-2018, 09:27 AM

Report: Utah OC Troy Taylor to be named Sacramento State head coach

https://www.ksl.com/article/46450357/report-utah-oc-troy-taylor-to-be-named-sacramento-state-head-coach

Well, here we go again. The University-of-Utah-football-coaching-position revolving door has been spun anew. And now Troy Taylor's offensive scheme that the entire program has been earnestly striving to learn will be thrown into chaos again by another OC and a new offensive scheme.

But really though? Sacramento State? WTF? Why would anybody make that switch? It's like going from coaching in the NLF to coaching High School. It couldn't be the money, could it? I imagine the UofU is paying him pretty well. :ne_nau:

Iceaxe

12-17-2018, 09:37 AM

rockgremlin

12-17-2018, 10:04 AM

This sucks... just when Utah is getting something that looks like an actual offense.

And FYI Troy Taylor makes $525,000 a year (same as Morgan Sculley and Jim Harding) and places 117 on the national assistant coach pay scale. Taylor can also make an additional $87,500 a year in bonuses.

Interesting chart if you want to know what assistant coaches make:
http://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/football/assistant

Sounds like he took a major pay cut to go back home.

I can't fault the guy, but why can't the Utes ever have some semblance of stability instead of constantly being the training grounds for other programs?

Iceaxe

12-17-2018, 10:58 AM

I can't fault the guy, but why can't the Utes ever have some semblance of stability instead of constantly being the training grounds for other programs?

All successful programs suffer from the same thing. It's all about the top dog. The problem with Utah is Whitt sucks at offense.

uintafly

12-17-2018, 01:19 PM

All successful programs suffer from the same thing. It's all about the top dog. The problem with Utah is Whitt sucks at offense.

This is pretty accurate. I think Ute fans sometimes forget how good we have it coaching wise. We have been punching above our weight class for a decade thanks to Whit. When you look at the lack of local talent, limited national exposure, new into P5 conference, limited football history, cold weather, and a city that has very few African Americans it is amazing we have been competitive as we have been. Without Whit we are probably as bad as byu.

rockgremlin

12-17-2018, 02:07 PM

Without Whit we are probably as bad as byu.

:roflol: I'm trying to gauge how much of that is an indication of how great Coach Whitt is versus how crappy BYU is...

Iceaxe

12-17-2018, 02:11 PM

This is pretty accurate. I think Ute fans sometimes forget how good we have it coaching wise. We have been punching above our weight class for a decade thanks to Whit. When you look at the lack of local talent, limited national exposure, new into P5 conference, limited football history, cold weather, and a city that has very few African Americans it is amazing we have been competitive as we have been. Without Whit we are probably as bad as byu.

^^^THIS^^^

100% Agree....

Folks can bitch about Whitt, but Utah is special and it takes someone who wants to be here.

BYU has never been the same without Edwards. And Edwards like Whitt had many opportunities to move on to bigger and better things but they liked living in Utah and coaching at their respective schools. I'm old enough to remember the years before McBride when Utah was lucky to break .500 for the year... kind of like BYU these days.

Utah is lucky to have Whitt....

accadacca

12-17-2018, 09:38 PM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/3b01277adac46783fed2f02558c92184.jpg

Utah averaged 28.7 points per game in 2018 and averaged 396.0 yards per game in a balanced attack which featured 186.8 yards rushing and 209.2 yards passing per game. His offense featured a pair of quarterbacks during the year who combined to completed 61.9 percent of their passes with 15 touchdowns. Seventeen players caught a pass with eight hauling in at least 10. Running back Zack Moss sparked the ground game with 1,096 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.

During his first season with the Utes (2017), his offense featured a second-team all-Pac-12 receiver (Darren Carrington II) and a 1,000-yard rusher (Moss). Taylor's offense spread the ball around with 16 players catching passes and 11 players rushing from scrimmage. That season, Utah amassed 413.4 total yards per game and posted a 30-14 win over West Virginia in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

"I am thrilled to be the new head football coach at Sacramento State," Taylor said. "My family and I are excited to move back home and take on the challenge of building the Hornet Football program into something the city can be very proud. I want to thank President Nelsen, Mark Orr and the rest of the search committee for giving me this opportunity."

http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/fball/2018-19/releases/20181217l02pyo

rockgremlin

12-19-2018, 07:03 AM

In case ya'll have been losing sleep at night wondering about where Jack Tuttle ended up:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25559464/qb-jack-tuttle-transfers-utah-utes-indiana-hoosiers

Evidently upset that he didn't get to be the starter at Utah, Tuttle decided to head to Indiana and try to compete for the starting position there. It's almost the same QB situation as Utah -- they have two very talented quarterbacks already in Michael Penix Jr and Peyton Ramsey.

Peyton Ramsay tossed almost 3000 yards and 19 TDs, and rushed for another 5 TDs. Pretty decent numbers.

Michael Penix Jr is a dual threat QB out of Florida, and was highly recruited -- although he sat out the 2018 season with an injury. So for Tuttle it seems like a case of "out of the frying pan, into the.....frying pan." :lol8:

Iceaxe

12-19-2018, 08:06 AM

Tuttle's transfer to IU really doesn't make much sense. But a couple things about Tuttle... I understand he was a great teammate at Utah and did everything that was asked of him. I also understand it's his father pulling the strings and pushing the buttons with regards to his football career. Sounds like a little league parent gone wild.

Anyhoo... I wish him luck, transfers are just part of the game. Utah has benefited greatly from a couple recent transfers. You win some and you lose some.

accadacca

12-19-2018, 04:50 PM

91287

91286

Full details about each recruit (https://utahutes.com/news/2018/12/12/football-announces-early-commits.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3qAbpI0vEyvRusxzXA9slPYyxh LpceOxvBuvIOA52zPy1ySUsc0q_mrW0)

Iceaxe

12-19-2018, 04:57 PM

New recruits should probably be in the 2019 thread... just sayin

Iceaxe

12-20-2018, 04:52 AM

Wow, Talyor took a huge pay cut to leave Utah. He gave up approximately $600k for a $200k job. Running Utah's offense under Whitt must really suck.

Utah Utes need an offensive coordinator that can live in Kyle Whittingham's world - https://www.deseretnews.com/900047022/brad-rock-utah-utes-need-an-offensive-coordinator-that-can-live-in-kyle-whittinghams-world.html

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accadacca

12-20-2018, 07:11 AM

Wow

empty

12-22-2018, 02:31 AM

I'm shocked!

Iceaxe

12-31-2018, 03:39 PM

No Huntley in today's bowl game.

Utah is a 6.5 point favorite.

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accadacca

12-31-2018, 03:59 PM

I heard they were listed as co-starters. Guess not. No safety valve in Covey.

Here we go!!!

accadacca

12-31-2018, 04:13 PM

Chase Hansen out too. That’s big.

Iceaxe

12-31-2018, 04:53 PM

Utah is on fire, if Northwestern gets in a hole against that D it will be a really long night for them.

Also Shelly looks great. The 2 weeks of bowl practice working with the one's looks like it's paying major dividends

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accadacca

12-31-2018, 06:11 PM

Do they not have a QB controversy next season?

accadacca

12-31-2018, 06:16 PM

Maybe not. Terrible throw.

Iceaxe

12-31-2018, 06:21 PM

Whatever happens at QB next year Utah is set for the next three years. Shelley should just keep getting better.

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accadacca

12-31-2018, 06:35 PM

Live and die by Shelley.

rockgremlin

12-31-2018, 06:49 PM

Here comes the good ole Utah choke.

accadacca

12-31-2018, 06:49 PM

Whitt probably wishing they decided to ground and pound to chew up the clock. Make them earn it.

accadacca

12-31-2018, 06:59 PM

Epic meltdown. 28 in the 3rd.

rockgremlin

12-31-2018, 07:03 PM

Northwestern scores 28 unanswered points in one quarter. WTF?

Looking like a landslide victory for Northwestern, who looked dazed and confused for the first two quarters.

rockgremlin

12-31-2018, 07:14 PM

Well, after that fifth ludicrous turnover I'm officially done. Switching over to Netflix.

G'night boys.

accadacca

12-31-2018, 07:37 PM

Bummer. I thought they had this game in the bag for sure. So close to 10 wins.

accadacca

12-31-2018, 07:46 PM

Two more, but you get the picture...lol

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Iceaxe

01-01-2019, 09:45 AM

That was a pathetic performance in the Holiday Bowl... that is all....

rockgremlin

01-01-2019, 11:00 AM

I was watching with my 13 yr old and after that fifth turnover and just as I was turning off the game he aptly blurts out "It's so hard to be a Utah fan."

Indeed it is my son, especially after that embarrassing performance. I believe every Utah fan shares those same sentiments.

I'm trying to console myself with the fact that Utah was playing without four very important starters. And speaking of which...where the hell was Hansen? I don't think he would've missed out on playing in this game for anything. Must have been something really major to make him not play his last collegiate game. :ne_nau:

Iceaxe

01-01-2019, 11:07 AM

And speaking of which...where the hell was Hansen? I don't think he would've missed out on playing in this game for anything. Must have been something really major to make him not play his last collegiate game. :ne_nau:

I'm guessing Hansen skipped to get ready for the NFL combine, which is what a lot of top players do who are not playing for a National Championship. Why risk millions of dollars to try and win a game that few really care about. Playing in the Holiday Bowl is a no win for someone like Hansen as they can't increase their NFL value, but they certainly can decrease it.

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