Utah Football 2019

[Iceaxe]

Utah's 2019 schedule was just released and it looks very favorable to the Utes.

Utah's 2019 football schedule released; features 2 bye weeks
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=46440414&nid=294

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

Only down side is Washington and USC on the road. But -- Washington will be without Browning and Gaskin, so we might actually have a shot at redemption.

[accadacca]

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[Iceaxe]

Good Utes should be great next year
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=46440396&nid=294

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

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"It's great to have Sione back in our program," said Whittingham. "In his playing days he was an outstanding defensive tackle here at Utah and had a lengthy and successful NFL career as well. We are also excited about the impact he will have in our recruiting."

https://utahutes.com/news/2018/12/10/ute-football-hires-sione-po-uha.aspx

[rockgremlin]

Sione's cryptic wiki page says he's coaching for Utah AND NAVY, :lol8:


"Po'uha began his coaching career at the University of Utah (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Utah). He has now taken a position as defensive tackles coach at the United States Naval Academy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Naval_Academy). He has settled his family into a ward and schools in Annapolis."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sione_Po%27uha

[accadacca]

Sione's cryptic wiki page says he's coaching for Utah AND NAVY, :lol8:


"Po'uha began his coaching career at the University of Utah (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Utah). He has now taken a position as defensive tackles coach at the United States Naval Academy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Naval_Academy). He has settled his family into a ward and schools in Annapolis."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sione_Po%27uha

Sounds like it’s 100% accurate.

[accadacca]

Early signing day...

Hope Alex is recovering.

https://twitter.com/pac12network/status/1075224976536391680?s=21

[accadacca]

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

[rockgremlin]

91287

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


Lots of defensive backs and offensive linemen coming on. That's a good thing - we need em. Especially those offensive linemen. Our OL was a little porous this year.

[accadacca]

Utah’s Zack Moss to stay for senior season, calls it 'unfinished business'

https://www.ksl.com/article/46463183/utahs-zack-moss-to-stay-for-senior-season-calls-it-unfinished-business

[accadacca]

Utes Intend to Return for Senior Season

Moss, Fotu, Anae, Blackmon won’t pursue NFL early

https://utahutes.com/news/2019/1/7/football-utes-intend-to-return-for-senior-season.aspx

[rockgremlin]

Utes Intend to Return for Senior Season

Moss, Fotu, Anae, Blackmon won’t pursue NFL early

https://utahutes.com/news/2019/1/7/football-utes-intend-to-return-for-senior-season.aspx

This is great news.

[Iceaxe]

I wish Troy Taylor was coming back and Utah would be a big favorite to win the South. As it is Utah will most likely be installing the third new offense in four years. There is such a huge learning curve with a new offense. It seems Utah was just starting to understand Taylor's offense and he's gone.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Gotta love this graphic...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190108/e2fcb0130bea4bf525d1d277869c00aa.jpg

[Iceaxe]

Coming home: Andy Ludwig hired to be Utah's offensive coordinator
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=46464355&nid=294

[accadacca]

Mixed reviews on that hire I bet.

[Iceaxe]

I'm not sure what to make of Andy Ludwig coming back. When he was originally with Utah I never thought highly of his play calling. But the revolving door of OC's after him made Ludwig look like a rocket scientist.

The years between Ludwig and Taylor were pretty dismal. I'm just curious what Utah is going to do with their offense. The Utes are returning an extremely talent team next year and I'd had to see it all wasted installing a new offense.

[uintafly]

Ludwig was the guy we Ute fans all loved to hate, but if you look at the #'s he was by far the best OC Whit has had. Granted, he was here at a time when we weren't playing the same level of competition as we are now. But he also didn't have the same talent level as we have now. Luckily we start next year against a team that really belongs at the FCS level.

[Iceaxe]

After the parade of OC's Utah has had I've come to believe the problem with the offense is Whitt. He is just so conservative.

Norm Chow was good, but he also faced a nearly impossible task. Playing P5 schools with mid major talent and depth.

[Iceaxe]

FYI - The comments on ksl.com are interesting and all over the board. Everything from we can now beat Bama to we are totally doomed.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

After the parade of OC's Utah has had I've come to believe the problem with the offense is Whitt. He is just so conservative.
Typically yes, but that’s not what I saw in the Holiday Bowl and throughout the year. They seemed to keep their foot on the gas. Which did not work in the bowl game.

[rockgremlin]

Zack Moss is a class act all the way. He passed up between $4M - $8M dollars to return to Utah and finish his senior year.


https://www.ksl.com/article/46469916/zack-moss-passed-on-the-nfl-to-be-the-best-running-back-of-all-time-at-utah


I hope for his sake that he stays healthy all throughout the 2019 season.

[accadacca]

Former Texas quarterback Cameron Rising officially announced that he will continue his college football career with the Utes.

https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-Former-Texas-QB-Cameron-Rising-to-transfer-to-Utah-127947712/

[Iceaxe]

I think Shelley is going to be hard to beat out as QB1 in 2020. Shelley has a great arm, big game experience, and he doesn't get rattled. Plus I expect to see Shelly continue to improve over the coming year. The one advantage Rising has is all Utah QB's will be learning a new system this year.

The big question this year is how many games until Huntley is hurt?

[accadacca]

BREAKING NEWS: Utes land four star running back on signing day

https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-NEWS-Utah-football-lands-four-star-running-back-on-signing-day-128805062/

[rockgremlin]

BREAKING NEWS: Utes land four star running back on signing day

https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-NEWS-Utah-football-lands-four-star-running-back-on-signing-day-128805062/

#4 rated all purpose back in the country. He's a beast.

Moss and especially Shyne should worry.

[accadacca]

Shyne is gone.

[rockgremlin]

Shyne is gone.


Is that official? I've scoured the internets but haven't found anything definitive about him. :ne_nau:

[accadacca]

Is that official? I've scoured the internets but haven't found anything definitive about him. :ne_nau:

He was a senior in 2018.

[rockgremlin]

LOL I'm a freaking idiot. :roflol:

[accadacca]

Actually he is coming back. I knew he was a juco transfer, so figured he transferred as a junior in 2016. He must have come as a sophomore. Then he missed all of 2017 with an injury in fall camp. So he’s got one more year.

https://utahutes.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7299

[uintafly]

Season ticket pricing just came out. Prices went up again of course. They no doubt see a waiting list a mile long and a strong secondary market and know they can get it. I'll still be in for my 3 seats, but as I get older and lazier I am losing the desire to go to live games. I am considering selling the whole season as a package deal this year. Make a few bucks, but still keep the tix in my name for future years.

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[gholt]

Season ticket pricing just came out. Prices went up again of course. They no doubt see a waiting list a mile long and a strong secondary market and know they can get it. I'll still be in for my 3 seats, but as I get older and lazier I am losing the desire to go to live games. I am considering selling the whole season as a package deal this year. Make a few bucks, but still keep the tix in my name for future years.

91932How much did they go up?

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[uintafly]

At my level they added a $40 facility fee a $50 Crimson Club fee and the tickets went up a bit. I think a total of $300 or so between my 3 tickets.

[accadacca]

Yep, they went up 5% and $25 per ticket for the renovation. My per game fee went down (because of 7 games, instead of 6) but the overall cost went up.

[rockgremlin]

Hey umm if there are this many Boglites attending Ute games, why aren't we tailgating before the games? :ne_nau:

[accadacca]

Hey umm if there are this many Boglites attending Ute games, why aren't we tailgating before the games? :ne_nau:

I have thought about it. Stay in my trailer...

[accadacca]

Utes’ quarterback situation rated the best in the Pac-12

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900056441/morning-links-utes-quarterback-situation-rated-the-best-in-the-pac-12.html

[Iceaxe]

That's good, because Huntley is only good for about half a dozen games each year before he gets hurt.

[uintafly]

Hey umm if there are this many Boglites attending Ute games, why aren't we tailgating before the games? :ne_nau:

I used to tailgate pretty hard before each game. Then life got in the way and I am usually good for 1 per year. But we should do one this year.

[accadacca]

Utah Football Spring Preview: The Running Backs

https://247sports.com/college/utah/LongFormArticle/Utah-Football-Spring-Preview-The-Running-Backs-129269902/#129269902_1

[accadacca]

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[accadacca]

Kyle Whittingham signs contract extension with Utah to keep him through 2023

https://www.ksl.com/article/46503884/kyle-whittingham-signs-contract-extension-with-utah-to-keep-him-through-2023

[rockgremlin]

https://www.ksl.com/article/46505452/patrick-kinahan-can-utah-football-live-up-to-hype

Utah picked to win the South again this year, and many pundits have picked Utah to finish in the top 20 and end up in the Rose Bowl.

Aside from this, some even better news is that Washington and Washington State are replacing key players; Jake Browning is gone (although Gaskin is back as a Senior :angryfire:), and Mustache Minshew for WSU is also gonzo.

Some really bad news is that Utah has to replace three spots at OL. Utah's offensive line was mediocre at best last year, which is one of the reasons why Tyler Huntley was chronically injured. The last thing Utah needs is an even weaker O-line than what they had last year.

[accadacca]

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that's crazy

[rockgremlin]

SHYNE IS GONE (unofficially)

https://www.blocku.com/2019/3/19/18273808/reports-utah-rb-armand-shyne-to-transfer

[accadacca]

‘He’s a tough kid.’ Britain Covey earns the ultimate Kyle Whittingham compliment as he rehabs from knee injury and previously undisclosed broken wrist.

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2019/03/26/hes-tough-kid-britain/

[accadacca]

BREAKING: The University of Utah announced Ken Garff has pledged a record $17.5 million in the Rice-Eccles Stadium renovation. It's the largest gift in Utah Athletics history.

The Ken Garff Performance Zone will be located in the south end zone in the stadium expansion.

[accadacca]

The Utes believe they are loaded at running back and plan to share the ball, even with Zack Moss getting 23 carries each game

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2019/04/15/utes-believe-they-are/

[accadacca]

Can Utah Football adjust to no longer being the underdog? The Utes enter the 2019 season as a clear favorite to repeat as Pac-12 South champions. Many key playmakers return on both sides of the ball, led by quarterback Tyler Huntley, running back Zack Moss, and receiver Britain Covey.

Huntley, Moss, and Covey all suffered season-ending injuries down the stretch a year ago. Utah's offense ran as smooth as a new car engine when these players were at full strength. They should shine under new offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig, who is returning for his second stint under head coach Kyle Whittingham. Ludwig served as OC from 2005-08.

The schedule sets up well for Utah to make another title run. The Utes have a pair of tough road games at USC and Washington, but will host five Pac-12 opponents in Salt Lake City this fall. They also drop Oregon and Stanford off the schedule in favor of Oregon State and California.

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/utah-football-utes-2019-schedule-analysis

[Iceaxe]

Utah is ranked #12 in at least one preseason poll.

And you heard it here first... field goals will be Utah's Achilles heal this year. Utah only has a freshmen walk on and a washed up UCLA reject competing for the job.

[rockgremlin]

Utah is ranked #12 in at least one preseason poll.

And you heard it here first... field goals will be Utah's Achilles heal this year. Utah only has a freshmen walk on and a washed up UCLA reject competing for the job.

Damnit we had such a rock solid special teams unit there for such a long time. It's gonna be difficult to adjust to life without great kickers. But hopefully we won't need a good field goal kicker.

Sucks that half the team went to go play for the Seattle Seahawks...

[Iceaxe]

I really thought we would be OK at kicker this year with Chayden Johnston, but he suddenly retired from football on April 18th. Chayden actually beat out Gay and started one game in what was both their first years. But Chayden missed a field goal that first game and Guy got the call on the next kick and it was all over. At the time Chayden was a freshmen so I know the pressure of that first D1 kick got to him.

We have another Aussie for punter so we should be pretty solid there.

:popcorn:

[accadacca]

The last 10 years under Morgan Scalley.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190510/80db71e1bc80902d946b04a2de18bdc7.jpg

[accadacca]

BREAKING: Former 5-star Mique Juarez to transfer to Utah

https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-Former-5-star-Mique-Juarez-to-transfer-to-Utah-132026426/

[rockgremlin]

BREAKING: Former 5-star Mique Juarez to transfer to Utah

https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-Former-5-star-Mique-Juarez-to-transfer-to-Utah-132026426/


Three concussions in three years at UCLA.

Yikes ~ I hope he can get/stay healthy.

[accadacca]

Saints re-sign undrafted linebacker Chase Hansen

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/14/saints-re-sign-chase-hansen-utah-linebacker/

[accadacca]

Utah offensive guard Jordan Agasiva turns tryout into contract with Jacksonville Jaguars

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900070352/utah-offensive-guard-jordan-agasiva-turns-tryout-into-contract-with-jacksonville-jaguars.html

[accadacca]

Antonio Brown sporting Utes gear and training with Tyler Huntley.

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900071425/morning-links-antonio-brown-sports-utes-hoodie-praises-tyler-huntley-5-locals-on-mel-kipers-2020-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings.html

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[accadacca]

Throwback Thursday 2015

Utah Utes back to back kickoff & punt return - Utah @ Fresno State 2015. 98 yard kick off return by Ute's Cory Butler-Byrd followed by Britain Covey's 77 yard punt return.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOnskZNR6d4&feature=youtu.be

[rockgremlin]

Utes schedule opener released...including an 11:00am game against NIU for game 2.


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[uintafly]

Utes schedule opener released...including an 11:00am game against NIU for game 2.


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It's nice that there are no road games until USC.

[accadacca]

These clowns are getting desperate. Lol

https://utahutes.expapp.com/upgrade?utm_source=experience&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=utahutes_desktop

[rockgremlin]

These clowns are getting desperate. Lol

https://utahutes.expapp.com/upgrade?utm_source=experience&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=utahutes_desktop


What is this? This isn't University sponsored is it?

[accadacca]

What is this? This isn't University sponsored is it?

Yes

[rockgremlin]

Wow. Gotta pay for stadium expansion somehow, I guess...:crazy:

[accadacca]

Utah’s window of opportunity is wide open

https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2019/6/19/18650706/utah-football-2019-preview-schedule-roster

[rockgremlin]

Phil Steele has Utah ranked at #8 in the nation.


https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/College-football-preseason-Top-25-2019-phil-steele-Alabama-Crimson-Tide-Texas-Longhorns-Oklahoma-Sooners-133474325/#133474325_1

[accadacca]

They’ve got some talent, but can they put it together?

[rockgremlin]

They’ve got some talent, but can they put it together?


And can they stay healthy?

Would Utah have lost to Washington and Northwestern at the end of last season if Huntley, Moss, Covey, and Hansen were healthy? Probably not, right?

Possible Rose Bowl bid if we could've just stayed healthy. Easier said than done...

[accadacca]

Not sure if I mentioned it, but I heard they are favored in every game except on the road at Washington and USC.

[empty]

Thanks for sharing peeps

[accadacca]

Will injured Utes playmaker Britain Covey recover in time to face BYU? It’s complicated.

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2019/07/22/will-injured-utes/

[accadacca]

The Utes are projected to meet up with Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship game, with Utah as the favorite to win the conference title game. Washington claimed the title last season in a 10-3 matchup against Utah that was decided on a fluke pick-six play.

North Division
Oregon (17 first place votes), 190 votes
Washington (17), 189
Stanford, 129
Washington State, 108
California, 81
Oregon State, 38

South Division
Utah (33 first place votes), 206 votes
USC (2), 167
Arizona State, 118
UCLA, 118
Arizona, 85
Colorado, 46

https://www.ksl.com/article/46600249/utes-picked-to-win-the-pac-12-in-preseason-media-poll

[accadacca]

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[uintafly]

Anyone else getting a little nervous with how much hype there is for Utah?

[Iceaxe]

Anyone else getting a little nervous with how much hype there is for Utah?

I'm good unless the team starts reading their own press clippings and forgets to show up on game day, but Whitt usually does a pretty good job of coaching that out of his teams.

[accadacca]

I'm sure the Cougars would LOVE to break that streak on a year with this much hype. Shut them down on game 1 of the season and move them out of the top 25. I don't a think there is a chance in hell...but you just never know.

[accadacca]

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[rockgremlin]

Marquis will be missed.

[accadacca]

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[accadacca]

BREAKING: Manny Bowen no longer with the football team

https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-Manny-Bowen-no-longer-with-the-football-team-134059613/

[rockgremlin]

BREAKING: Manny Bowen no longer with the football team

https://247sports.com/college/utah/Article/BREAKING-Manny-Bowen-no-longer-with-the-football-team-134059613/


Probably for the best. Manny was suspended or dismissed all throughout his career at Penn State for undisclosed reasons.

Sounds like he's a great player when he's focused, but he has a history of being a loose cannon. We don't need that.

[Iceaxe]

Now for some positive news...

Utah-Arkansas schedule home-and-home football series in 2026, 2028

https://www.ksl.com/article/46607936/utah-arkansas-schedule-home-and-home-football-series-in-2026-2028

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

"Unfortunately, a couple days ago, Manny informed us that he is retiring from football. He's got a business opportunity that he felt was too good to pass up and the opportunity was for right now," Whittingham said. "He is exiting football and starting a business career. We wish him the best, hate to see him go. We were excited about what he was going to bring to the table this season."

Bowen's decision came out of the blue for the program.

"It surprised us completely, because there was no hint or anything out of the ordinary all through summer. All of the sudden, it just came up," Whittingham said.

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900081978/utah-linebacker-manny-bowen-giving-up-football.html

[accadacca]

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

[accadacca]

Steele: Utah's defensive line ranks atop big boys Alabama, Clemson

1. Utah Utes

The Utes continue to produce elite defensive lines, as this position is the primary recruiting emphasis here. This season is no different, as all four starters return after allowing just 100 yards per game on the ground (No. 5 in FBS) while collecting 37 sacks. Defensive end Bradlee Anae (eight sacks in 2018) and defensive tackles Leki Fotu and John Penisini are listed as either first or second on my All-Pac-12 preseason team, with each player likely having a future in the NFL.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/27061458/steele-utah-defensive-line-ranks-atop-big-boys-alabama-clemson

[accadacca]

Too much hype? Utah ranked #15 in the coaches poll.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190805/4e294be84177639220c9f8a3a7a80709.jpg

[rockgremlin]

^^^Not one single team from the PAC12 South Division besides Utah.

USC is notably absent.

[accadacca]

At the BYU and Utah scrimmages Saturday... Kyle Whittingham says Jaylen Dixon is “as legitimate deep threat as there is the country. ‘ Kalani Sitake says Ty’Son Williams is an every down back.

Two weeks from this Thursday...

[rockgremlin]

We saw flashes of brilliance out of Dixon last year...and I don't think Williams is going to be much of an every down back vs. Utah's D-line.

[accadacca]

Is it too early to start giving our score predictions?

[rockgremlin]

Utes 34

Cougars 17

[accadacca]

Yogi Roth talking Utah Football and the Pac-12 with Jim Rome.

https://21133.mc.tritondigital.com/OMNY_THEJIMROMESHOW_P/media-session/5cda0fed-bd86-4d9c-b316-a6293dc5f962/d/clips/4b5f9d6d-9214-48cb-8455-a73200038129/10b88244-3e7d-46c8-b563-a7b70006e566/7ed509b1-91a3-4d6c-9535-aaa7012c9042/audio/direct/t1565633817/8_12_2019_-_Yogi_Roth.mp3?t=1565633817

[rockgremlin]

Yogi Roth talking Utah Football and the Pac-12 with Jim Rome.

https://21133.mc.tritondigital.com/OMNY_THEJIMROMESHOW_P/media-session/5cda0fed-bd86-4d9c-b316-a6293dc5f962/d/clips/4b5f9d6d-9214-48cb-8455-a73200038129/10b88244-3e7d-46c8-b563-a7b70006e566/7ed509b1-91a3-4d6c-9535-aaa7012c9042/audio/direct/t1565633817/8_12_2019_-_Yogi_Roth.mp3?t=1565633817


Great interview. Yogi Roth is HUGE on Utah. The way he described it, Utah is unstoppable.

It's a little scary because Utah has always struggled to live up to expectations.

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpFal-p8Pe0&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj0t7tj-gHI&feature=youtu.be

[Iceaxe]

Is there any team in the country that isn't predicting a great season ahead at this point in time?

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

Is there any team in the country that isn't predicting a great season ahead at this point in time?

Climb-Utah.com


Akron

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NjrQKcohXY&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

Aug. 29 — at BYU - W
Sept. 7 — NORTHERN ILLINOIS - W
Sept. 14 — IDAHO STATE - W
Sept. 20 — at USC - L
Sept. 28 — WASHINGTON STATE - W
Oct. 5 — Bye
Oct. 12 — at Oregon State - W
Oct. 19 — ARIZONA STATE - W
Oct. 26 — CALIFORNIA - W
Nov. 2 — at Washington - L
Nov. 9 — Bye
Nov. 16 — UCLA - W
Nov. 23 — at Arizona - W
Nov. 30 — COLORADO - W

Drinking the Koolaid. I’ve got the Utes at 10-2 with loses at USC and Washington.

What are your picks?

[rockgremlin]

I have the Utes only loss at Washington.

11-1

If there ever was a year that they could pull that off it would be this year, especially since the rest of the Pac12 is a little soft right now.

[gholt]

I'm 11-1 with a loss at Washington.

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[accadacca]

Urban Meyer visited the Utes today. Meyer told Whittingham a few weeks back that was going to be passing through SLC. Whitt invited him to talk to the team. Whitt on it being 15 years since Meyer left: “I can’t believe it when I sit and think about it. Those memories come back.”

[accadacca]

I asked Covey how he’s feeling physically now just eight days away from the opener at BYU: “I had a bit of a rough beginning of the week, but finally, the swelling’s gone down and I feel good again.”

I followed up by asking Covey when he’s going to be back to his 100 percent, sprinting, Britain Covey self: “There are times when I feel like it, for sure.” He added he anticipates being out there and available next week against BYU.

https://twitter.com/chriskamrani

[accadacca]

Urban Meyer visited the Utes today. Meyer told Whittingham a few weeks back that was going to be passing through SLC. Whitt invited him to talk to the team. Whitt on it being 15 years since Meyer left: “I can’t believe it when I sit and think about it. Those memories come back.”

More: https://www.deseret.com/2019/8/21/20827632/utah-football-urban-meyer-stops-by-practice-speaks-to-team

[gholt]

I think it's time for score pics for the game.

35-6. I hoping the Utes way to make a statement for their opening game.

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[Iceaxe]

Utah by 5.

Climb-Utah.com

[uintafly]

Lotta national hype for the Utes this year, but local medial is tempering with some even calling for a byu upset. The Utes will also remember how damn close they came to blowing the game last year. I think the Utes come out ready to roll and extend the opening day win streak to 12, and my 8 year son can still live in a world where he has never witnessed a byu win in the rivalry.

Utes roll 38-13

[Iceaxe]

Your son is a lucky boy :-)

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Oh boy...major hype train.

ESPN’s Lee Corso predicts Utah vs. Alabama in the national championship game

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190825/09cb35da9420450d29ac0cf047d3430f.jpg

[rockgremlin]

^^^^ geez I hate when the media makes these wild projections, because Utah never fails to step on their dick in magnificent fashion.

This guy predicts a national championship berth and now watch Utah lose to BYU in the very first week. :roll:

[rockgremlin]

We are in countdown mode, fellas...


Utah vs. BYU this Thursday

Utah's winning streak is now old enough to be baptized -- will they make it to 9?

[accadacca]

Utah wins 38-21

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg_rTTZ1W2Q&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190828/6878e8993573a8627a2e6112e8bb7d72.jpg

[uintafly]

If my memory serves Kyle Van Noy has 0 wins against the Utes. I think it continues.

[accadacca]

Welp, getting close the kickoff. The line closed at -6.5 for Utah and 48.

[Iceaxe]

^^^I'll take the under.

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

Utah's WRs need to start catching balls. This ain't volleyball. :facepalm1:

[accadacca]

You gotta catch it before you start running. Duh.

[rockgremlin]

So...um...I guess that's a wrap with 9:00 minutes left to play?

Is this considered an official win, or does it not count due to rainout conditions?

[accadacca]

It’s back on radio.

[accadacca]

ESPN2

[accadacca]

#9

[accadacca]

Player of the game.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190830/a45d1f278f2f6ba7a5393515b4e2194b.jpg

[accadacca]

BYU fans this morning are full of excuses:

If it wasn’t for those turnovers...
We scored more than Utah’s offense...
The Pac-12 is only a small step above the mountain west and they won’t have a team in the playoff...
Utah is overrated and not a top 25 team...
We won a national championship (against a 6-6 Michigan team) in 1984....

[Sandstone Addiction]

BYU fans this morning are full of excuses:

If it wasn’t for those turnovers...
We scored more than Utah’s offense...
The Pac-12 is only a small step above the mountain west and they won’t have a team in the playoff...
Utah is overrated and not a top 25 team...
We won a national championship (against a 6-6 Michigan team) in 1984....

Can't leave out the biased refs. It was their fault. :roflol:

Question: What color shirt was Witt wearing?

[Iceaxe]

There is a perfect one word response to all of the above....

SCOREBOARD!

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

Question: What color shirt was Witt wearing?


Navy blue for some odd reason. :ne_nau:

[uintafly]

Player of the game.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190830/a45d1f278f2f6ba7a5393515b4e2194b.jpg

It was nice to see a kid with a lifelong dream of throwing TD's to Utes, have that dream come true. Dare to dream!

[uintafly]

It was opening day and a rivalry game, so you really can't take a lot away from it, but I think we can all agree that Moss is a freaking beast. I actually feel bad for him because Whit is going to run him into the ground and he should be getting paid already. Hopefully he stays healthy this year.

[Scott Card]

BYU fans this morning are full of excuses:

If it wasn’t for those turnovers...
We scored more than Utah’s offense...
The Pac-12 is only a small step above the mountain west and they won’t have a team in the playoff...
Utah is overrated and not a top 25 team...
We won a national championship (against a 6-6 Michigan team) in 1984.... Thank you for this list. I need to go to my Cougar Anonymous group meeting this evening and I need my talking points. This saved me some time. :haha:

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULQrKAKJ4OQ&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

Thank you for this list. I need to go to my Cougar Anonymous group meeting this evening and I need my talking points. This saved me some time. :haha:

Glad it helped! Seriously though, the delusional are still delusional and they’ve never lost a game to Utah.

It’s sad really. I don’t know how Tom Holmoe has had a job this long. It blows my mind.

[rockgremlin]

Did anybody else know about this?!

Apparently, WR Siaosi Mariner graduated from Utah with a degree in sociology last year, and now he's playing for Utah State as a graduate student. He just scored a touchdown for the Aggies in the Wake Forest game a few minutes ago. Crazy...I had no idea.

https://utahstateaggies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4902

[accadacca]

Yep, he went with Gary.

[accadacca]

Sweet edit. [emoji41]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stlHAT9bW6Q&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MveYounLas&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uai3fL9UYRU&feature=youtu.be

[rockgremlin]

^^^The hype train is full steam ahead.

I'm still skeptical that Utah is a better team than Washington or Oregon.

We'll see...

[jman]

^^^The hype train is full steam ahead.

I'm still skeptical that Utah is a better team than Washington or Oregon.

We'll see...

How does UTAH move in the polls but yet Penn State who blew out Idaho state doesn’t move any?


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[accadacca]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190905/5b4a19398afd0889c407f439b234865c.jpg

[Iceaxe]

Zach Moss just showed up on this weeks Heisman Watchlist at #9. His burning the last 9 minutes off the clock at last weeks game was very impressive.

https://www.deseret.com/2019/9/4/20849170/15-broken-tackles-utes-running-back-zack-moss-heisman-list

[rockgremlin]

Early season Bowl picks based on week 1's results, LOL


93143

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-aLXKCaVVA&feature=youtu.be

[Iceaxe]

Nice feel good article....

How the Hallandale Trio's commitment is taking Utah football to greater heights
https://www.ksl.com/article/46635211/how-the-hallandale-trios-commitment-is-taking-utah-football-to-greater-heights

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXLz1G9DY0o

[accadacca]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190912/bcb4dfd92cb8921288b8632c8addb62a.jpg

Bradlee Anae is now eighth all-time in sacks for Utah Football and has helped the defense hold both opponents so far under 100 yards rushing [emoji123]. #StatOfTheWeek

[accadacca]

Utah is favored by 3.5 at USC. Predictions?

[rockgremlin]

^^^ Tough call. History is on USC's side since Utah hasn't ever won in the Colosseum. They got close in 2017 when Troy Williams blew that late game 2-pt conversion. Huntley was out with an injury that game. Utah was really close but lost in the final seconds. Today's team is probably better than that one, and the Trojans are probably worse than they were two years ago, so I've gotta give it to Utah.

Utes 27
Trojans 23

[rockgremlin]

I can hear it now...

If Utah loses in the Colosseum this Friday, every Zoober from here to Kolob will be boldly and loudly proclaiming that BYU is actually the better team since they beat USC. :roll:

I don't think Utah will lose to USC this week, but there are several things going against Utah in this game:

1. History - Utah is winless in USC's house, and all the players know it. There's a bit of a mental block there not allowing Utah to get over this losing streak in the Colosseum. It should give the USC players a shot of confidence knowing that they own Utah at home.

2. USC rarely loses 2 in a row -- especially at home. USC's recent woes can either depress their team or inspire it. We'll know which when they take the field this Friday.

3. Redemption -- USC might be playing with a chip on their shoulder, wanting to redeem themselves from last week and show everybody that all is still good in Trojan-Town.


Personally, I think the BYU game exposed USC. It laid bare the glaring ineptitude of the coaching staff at USC, and confirmed what many Trojan fans suspected all along -- that USC is overrated this year, and Clay Helton is not the right man for the job. After Utah beats USC this week, the Trojans will lose at Washington the following week, and then again at Notre Dame the week after that. They could be sitting at 2-4 at the midpoint of the season, at which point I'd be shocked if Clay Helton was still on the Trojan payroll.

All of this illustrates just how crappy Stanford is this year as well.

[Iceaxe]

^^^ No way in hell USC loses 4 in a row as you predict. They might have shitty coaching, but they are always one of the most athletically talented teams in the country. The worst that will happen is they go 1-3 over this stretch, your job is to pick the sacrificial lamb.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190918/c40ddfff700be94c32741e197198fb56.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190918/b76f8192a845fa3d27c4f5a94b68623e.jpg

[Scott Card]

^^^^ That yards allowed stat is the YUGE difference between these two teams and should reflect so in the score on Friday night.

[Iceaxe]

Utah vs. USC stats to date is an extremely poor comparison. USC has only played quality opponents and Utah has one quality opponent and one glorified high school team.

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

USC has only played quality opponents


Not really.

Stanfurd is garbage this year. They might be as bad as Oregon State but not quite as bad as UCLA.

[Iceaxe]

Stanfurd is garbage this year.

A shitty Stanford team will still beat half the D1 teams in the country, and don't even think about comparing them to the might D2 school Utah scheduled.

[accadacca]

Where is Moss? Also can Utah get a few more penalties? It’s just too easy.

[accadacca]

Not looking like a top ten team...

Here’s to hoping for a better second half.

[Iceaxe]

Utah is playing good if they would just eliminate the penalties. The penalties are drive killers.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Utah looks like a paper tiger.

[Iceaxe]

Utah's a good team and will win a lot of games this year, they just need to clean up their play. Getting called for 16 penalties for sloppy play just won't cut it against one of the top 5 most athletic teams in the country.

Anyone who thinks a team will run the PAC 12 is a fanboy and doesn't pay attention to the actual football being played. The winner out of the South will have at least two loses. the bad part for Utah is USC now owns the tie breaker.

YMMV

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

Well it's official: BYU is better than Utah this year.

Hopefully Moss's injury doesn't bench him for the entire season. Brumfield is good, but we really need Moss in there.

[accadacca]

Reports: Utah football to play Florida in 2022, 2023 and drop BYU from schedule

SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah football program has reportedly scheduled a home-and-home series with SEC Blue Blood Florida, according to a report out of Florida.

Pat Dooley, a reporter for gatorsports.com, tweeted Monday afternoon that Florida has scheduled a nonconference matchup with Utah for the 2022 and 2023 season.

Utah would travel to Gainsville, Florida, in 2022 and Florida would travel to Salt Lake City in 2023. The 2023 game would be the first for an SEC school to play in Salt Lake City. Previously, Arkansas was scheduled to be the first SEC program to travel to Salt Lake City with their scheduled game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in 2026.

Neither Florida or Utah have confirmed the report.

Utah’s nonconference schedule for both 2022 and 2023 are already filled out with teams. Barring the Pac-12 changing its nine-game conference slate, Utah is set to get out of its contract with BYU, according to Steve Bartle of utezone.com.

That would mean Utah would likely play Florida on the road on Sept. 3, 2022 and return to Salt Lake City on Sept. 16, 2023.

The 2022 matchup with Florida would be the second time ever the two programs have met. Utah previously played Florida on Nov. 19, 1977, a 38-29 loss on the road. The Utes currently hold a 3-9 record against the SEC, with its most notable win coming against Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl.

https://www.ksl.com/article/46644002/reports-utah-football-to-play-florida-in-2022-2023-and-drop-byu-from-schedule

[rockgremlin]

Too bad Utah isn't playing Florida now while the Gators aren't at their best. :haha:

[Iceaxe]

If I remember correctly Utah has not beaten WaZoo since 2012...

So anyone want to make predictions for this weekend?

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Utah by 5

[rockgremlin]

Well, considering Utah will be without the glass brothers (Zack Moss and Tyler Huntley), and Washington State will have a full stable of some of the speediest air raiders in the Pac12, plus the fact that Kyle Whittingham is Mike Leach's bitch -- I've gotta go with Wazoo by a touchdown, unfortunately.

Utah will drop out of the rankings after this weekend.

I've come to the conclusion that Utah is slightly worse than last year's team. And it makes sense because look at all the players (especially defensive) that graduated last year:

Chase Hansen
Cody Barton
Mitch Wishnowski
Matt Gay
Lo Falemaka
Marquise Blair
Corrion Ballard
Jordan Agasiva

[accadacca]

Huntley is out? Moss is a maybe.

Here comes the boo birds...sky is falling I guess.

Next man up!

[rockgremlin]

Huntley is out with a foot injury.

Moss is out for sure and might not return until after the first bye week.

It's not a huge deal because Wazoo doesn't have a very good defense. The most important position in this game will be the Utes secondary - and they better come heavy.

[Iceaxe]

^^^Not a huge deal? Your offense is damn important because you have to keep up with the WaZoo track meet. Utah's defense has never been good at stopping the Air Raid Offense and after last week I don't see that changing any time soon. USC now runs the Air Raid and scorched Utah with a 3rd string QB that had only ever thrown 12 times in a game. Utah made USC's QB3 look like a Heisman candidate.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Mike Leach interview. Love this guy! LOL

https://1280thezone.com/whether-hes-breaking-down-utah-vs-wazzu-or-who-would-play-him-in-a-movie-mike-leach-continues-to-be-a-national-treasure/

[rockgremlin]

Acca's man-crush on Mike Leach always brings a smile to my face.

[accadacca]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190928/b09e89dcc77ae9266749560f8f0f765d.jpg

[Iceaxe]

Either Utah or WaZoo is going to be 0-2 and on PAC12 deaths doorstep after Friday's game.... and since WaZoo seems to have Utah's number I don't have a lot of confidence...

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Utah is favored by 6. Hopefully the weather will slow down Wassu’s passing attack and Utah’s running game will be the X factor

[rockgremlin]

It's supposed to rain cats and dogs tomorrow. A driving rain should stop the air raid somewhat. At least slow it down.

[Iceaxe]

It's supposed to rain cats and dogs tomorrow. A driving rain should stop the air raid somewhat. At least slow it down.

It will also turn any Whitt coached team into the one dementional 3 yards and a pile of mud. So that evens things out.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190928/3cc959d0431a99a4d525d2298061a031.jpg

[accadacca]

Huntley is out with a foot injury.
He seems to be out there and running great?

[accadacca]

Huntley is really starting to see the field better.

[Iceaxe]

FYI - it sounds like Briton Covey is done for the year. He is contemplating red shirting this year to rehab his ACL injury.

Moss should be back after next weekend's bye.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P6MV0TKDds&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

Leach was not happy...lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v89IXC4gHuE&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu1oqr0I1To&feature=youtu.be

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh25eN4iVX8&feature=youtu.be

[rockgremlin]

Utah beating the #1 ranked offense in the country by 25 points and afterward Mike Leach calls his players fat, dumb and entitled...I did not see that coming. :lol8:

[rockgremlin]

FYI - it sounds like Briton Covey is done for the year. He is contemplating red shirting this year to rehab his ACL injury.

Moss should be back after next weekend's bye.

Climb-Utah.com

I think Utah's running back by committee looked pretty good out there in Moss's absence. We've got some really speedy running backs.

Also, Nacua looked really good out there filling in for Covey, who has been on a steady decline for a little while.

[Iceaxe]

Covey has never been the same player he was before his mission.

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

Covey has never been the same player he was before his mission.

Climb-Utah.com

Totally agree. I was really stoked to see him back in the lineup, but his presence on the field might actually be a hindrance - especially when his backup (Samson Nacua) went off for 90 yards and a TD. Covey hasn't produced anywhere near those numbers all season.

But why though? What happened? :ne_nau:

[accadacca]

He’s had the injury bug.

[accadacca]

His stats looks pretty dang good last year and as I recall, he led the team in receptions.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190930/a8f93fee15635aa72241c92c056bc660.jpg

[accadacca]

Yep, below Moss, he was the clear leader in offensive production last year.


https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/utah/2018.html

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq6IplC7-u8&feature=youtu.be

[Iceaxe]

Wow! The Utah team we have been hearing about for the past 6 months finally showed up at Oregon State... that was a very impressive performance against a PAC 12 team, and to top it off it was on the road.

Sweet :-)

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

BIG game coming up.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191013/7e280d71ec8bd7d47dbd79393bbcda09.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191013/82cf07b736bd203c0c7612dc2847444a.jpg

[Iceaxe]

Every game left on the Utah schedule is a big game :-)

Two top 20 teams collide next Saturday and the game gets dumped to PACN TV... let's talk about no repect.

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

Two top 20 teams collide next Saturday and the game gets dumped to PACN TV... let's talk about no repect.

Climb-Utah.com

On the bright side, you can watch Marshall take on Florida Atlantic on CBS, or if that doesn't tickle your fancy, perhaps you'd prefer the Kent State vs Ohio Bobcats game, also on CBS.

What a bunch of horse $hit...:roll:

These bottom dweller teams with losing records get National airtime while Utah and the Pac12 get relegated to the stupid Pac12 networks.

[accadacca]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191014/a8c61dcc3790873abdbf4de1bd1ef08f.jpg

[Iceaxe]

On the bright side, you can watch Marshall take on Florida Atlantic on CBS, or if that doesn't tickle your fancy, perhaps you'd prefer the Kent State vs Ohio Bobcats game, also on CBS.

What a bunch of horse $hit...:roll:

These bottom dweller teams with losing records get National airtime while Utah and the Pac12 get relegated to the stupid Pac12 networks.
UCLA at Stanford gets the prime 7:00 ESPN slot. Talk about a shitty game... UCLA is the worst team in the PAC and Stanford is just an average team.... But the PAC wants all the California eyeballs.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=BD4TxSS-YEc&app=desktop&persist_app=1

[rockgremlin]

^^^It's funny that they'd be celebrating so much about beating Oregon State. From their celebration you'd have thought they just beat Washington or something.

[Iceaxe]

I celebrate... that was a dominating performance any way you slice it.

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

#17ASU vs #13Utah is only on PAC12 Networks and people are not happy about it...

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2019/10/15/arizona-state-vs-utah-college-football-game-only-pac-12-network/3988360002/ (https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/college/asu/2019/10/15/arizona-state-vs-utah-college-football-game-only-pac-12-network/3988360002/)


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[Iceaxe]

^^^Sounds like I'm not the only one unhappy with next week's PAC 12 TV Schedule.

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Utah is favored by 14. Who are you picking and what’s the score?

[Iceaxe]

Wow! 14 points a huge spread for a 5-1 PAC team. ASU is getting zero respect. I don't know what the final score will be but I'm betting the under. I just don't see a Herm Edward coached team getting stomped that bad. Not to mention ASU is another of those teams that has caused Utah problems since entering the league. Utah by 5.

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

Utah will win but not cover.

Utes 28

Sun Devils 24

[gholt]

ASU 24
Utah 35

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[accadacca]

Trying to give this one away...

[gholt]

I was way off. What a game.

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[Iceaxe]

The final score should have been 50 to nothing. Utah had better learn to catch the football and to stop fumbling.

Climb-Utah.com

[Iceaxe]

So the big questions at the moment are who is going to beat USC and can Utah beat Washington on the road?

Utah could easily end up 10-1 or 9-2 and still get shutout of the PAC Championship Game and a shot at the Rose Bowl.

It appears the Ducks pretty much clinched the North yesterday, it would take an epic calapse to stop them now.

Climb-Utah.com

[rockgremlin]

So the big questions at the moment are who is going to beat USC and can Utah beat Washington on the road?

Utah could easily end up 10-1 or 9-2 and still get shutout of the PAC Championship Game and a shot at the Rose Bowl.

It appears the Ducks pretty much clinched the North yesterday, it would take an epic calapse to stop them now.

Climb-Utah.com

I think there are plenty of opportunities for the Trojans to lose left on the schedule. I could see them losing any one of the following games:

Nov 2 - vs Oregon
Nov 9 - @ Arizona State (Tempe is a tough place to win)

Nov 16 - @ Cal

Who knows, they could lose the final game against UCLA since the Bruins always get up to play the Trojans. Another thing to consider is that USCs defense is really banged up these days. They're nursing a lot of injuries right now.

And if Utah is capable of playing at Seattle like they played last night (minus the stupid mistakes) then I think Washington is in trouble.

[rockgremlin]

So Utah held the entire ASU football squad (minus Eno Benjamin) to 32 yards of total offense.

Regardless of an impressive victory over a ranked team, Utah went from 13 to only 12 in the polls. :ne_nau:

[Iceaxe]

Regardless of an impressive victory over a ranked team, Utah went from 13 to only 12 in the polls. :ne_nau:

That's what happens when your game is broadcast on a network that virtually no one in the country gets.

No matter how impressive the win and dominating the team is if no one sees the game it doesn't really matter.



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[rockgremlin]

That's what happens when your game is broadcast on a network that virtually no one in the country gets.

No matter how impressive the win and dominating the team is if no one sees the game it doesn't really matter.



Climb-Utah.com

Not to mention....if Zack Moss played for USC or Georgia he would pretty much have the Heisman in the bag. But since he plays for Utah well....nobody gives a shit.

[accadacca]

Not to mention....if Zack Moss played for USC or Georgia he would pretty much have the Heisman in the bag. But since he plays for Utah well....nobody gives a shit.

Moss is great no question and he will play on Sunday’s, but put down the kool-aid.

[rockgremlin]

Moss is great no question and he will play on Sunday’s, but put down the kool-aid.

Dude check out this "Top running backs in the country" list. Moss isn't even in the top 15. Ahead of him were CJ Verdell (Oregon), and Eno Benjamin.

Moss isn't even mentioned. Talk about disrespect.

Q: Why wouldn't Moss even be mentioned even though he plays in a top tier conference against top tier opponents?

A: Because he plays for Utah, and the only people who care about Utah athletics are people who live in Utah.



https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/1407564001

[accadacca]

Dude check out this "Top running backs in the country" list. Moss isn't even in the top 15. Ahead of him were CJ Verdell (Oregon), and Eno Benjamin.

Moss isn't even mentioned. Talk about disrespect.

Q: Why wouldn't Moss even be mentioned even though he plays in a top tier conference against top tier opponents?

A: Because he plays for Utah, and the only people who care about Utah athletics are people who live in Utah.



https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/1407564001

How does his 2019 stats compare to the top backs in the nation? I have no idea...haven’t looked.

[rockgremlin]

How does his 2019 stats compare to the top backs in the nation? I have no idea...haven’t looked.


OK -- So since I'm a numbers nerd, I took a little time a surfed around the NCAA statistics website to run down some numbers. A really user friendly website allows anyone to search any statistical category really fast. I took the original 15 on the list from that website that I posted earlier, and threw all of the numbers into a table.

Table A shows the raw data for all players on that list so far this year.

Table B shows those same players ranked according to TDs over the same period.

The orange highlighted numbers are PAC12 players. It appears through this exercise that Moss is the leader in the PAC12, although there are more prolific players outside of the conference that almost double Moss's output -- Wisconsin's Johnathan Taylor for example.

I think it's safe to say that Moss is the best Running Back this side of the Rockies.

Source: https://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/individual/469


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[accadacca]

How about yards per attempt, if you’ve already got the data in a spreadsheet?

[rockgremlin]

How about yards per attempt, if you’ve already got the data in a spreadsheet?


Yep, through the magic of Excel I was able to resort on Yards/Attempt. Mr. Moss ranks 4th. Interesting that Eno Benjamin ranks almost dead last in this category...


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[accadacca]

Yeah I figured he had better stats in this area, which is something the NFL really looks for. They also look at yards after contact and I’m sure he is solid there too.

[rockgremlin]

Utah opened as an 18.5 favorite, but was recently bumped back even further to 21.5.

The O/U is currently at 37.5 and considering that Utah averages 32 points a game, it looks like Vegas is anticipating Cal gets two field goals.

[Iceaxe]

Don't be surprised if Morgan Scalley is gone next year. Some mid major will pick him up as a head coach sooner or later.... I would...

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Nice shutout for the Utes. Hate to say it, but USC controls their own destiny...

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[Iceaxe]

USC will lose next weekend, so can Utah beat Washington on the road?

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

Yeah WSU left the door open and their defense is horrible. They had that game. Same with Colorado...

Big games next week for Utah and USC, which could determine the south.

[accadacca]

Utah up to #10 in the coaches poll.

3 top 10 teams lost above them. We’ll see if they break into the top 10 in the AP.

[accadacca]

Utah checking in at #9 in the AP. That’s a big jump. Oregon at #7. No other Pac-12 teams.

[Iceaxe]

#9 in AP



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[accadacca]

Utah is favored by 3.5 in Seattle. Who you got?

[Iceaxe]

Let's see... must win game, on the road, Utah is 1-12 vs Washington, and Whitt is Peterson's bitch....

Washington by a field goal.

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[rockgremlin]

Washington always gets up to play Utah. Plus they have slipped backwards a few notches and this game will be the perfect opportunity to regain respect.

Logically I want to say Utah will win this, but realistically I know that probably isn't going to happen.

Huskies by 4, possibly in overtime.

[Scott Card]

Dang, fellas. I'm a BYU homer and I would pick Utah. In fact, as a BYU homer I have been VERY impressed with Utah's defense and would pick Utah by 7 just on the defense alone. In addition, Huntley is maybe the best QB in the conference as far as effectiveness. I may be totally wrong but that is my impression.

[Iceaxe]

^^^oh it's not that Utah doesn't have a great team... The problem is they are still Utah. They never make it easy on themselves. And if you doubt what I'm saying just watch the USC game.

Hahaha

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

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[Iceaxe]

Utah is Corso's dark horse team. He picked them to be a playoff team before the season began.

Climb-Utah.com

[Iceaxe]

What a shitty start... that is all....

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[accadacca]

Utah is wetting the bed early...hope they can shake it off.

[accadacca]

Easy call to blitz Shelley. Too predictable.

[Iceaxe]

Dear Utah, the Huskies are not going to let Moss beat them. They have him locked down, you need to come up with a plan B.

Anytime Shelly enters the game it's a read option... doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out.

The O-line can't run block and can't pass block. If they don't get this fixed fast it's going to be a long day.

Also, how in the hell do you let a team escape a 3rd and 19?

[accadacca]

Fields goals won’t win and the run is not working. I don’t getting running the ball on a 3rd and 7 from the 12?

[accadacca]

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[Iceaxe]

I have a great play... how about on first down we fake to Moss and do just about anything else with the football?

Climb-Utah.com

[accadacca]

It’s the Moss and Huntley show. Those guys are absolute beasts.

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