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- 05/17/2023 at 4:16 PM #189460
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  2008 National Champ
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  @cptmrgn05
  
  Oregon preview of Utah post spring. The author does really good film breakdowns and if you are interested in an outside point of view, it’s a good read. However, if the only allowable opinion is that Utah will go 15-0 while winning by an average margin of 30+ and half the team will get drafted in the first round (aka Georgia).,,
  
  Edit: Also came across CFN’s game by game Pac-12 breakdown. There’s a couple of errors that seem to center on Oregon (October 28 both Utah and Oregon beat the other; November 4, both Cal and Oregon lose to each other). I think it should show that Oregon beats Cal and loses to Utah.
- 05/17/2023 at 4:28 PM #189461
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  Ute Dub
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  @chestercopperpot
  
  This quote got me: “Rising’s primary backup has been former walk-on #16 QB Barnes, who has the remarkable distinction of turning Utah’s final snap of two consecutive seasons into a touchdown pass in the Rose Bowl.”
  - 05/17/2023 at 4:47 PM #189463
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    Tednab
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    @tednab
    
    Brutal read. But objective and a fair assessment imo. Should be good motivational board material
- 05/17/2023 at 6:15 PM #189465
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  Yergensen
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  @yergensen
  
  Positive evaluation of Rising, RB talent, Pepa, Safety talent
  
  Negative evaluation of Ludwig, backup QB, WR talent, DL, Fillinger, KReid, Broughton
  
  Interesting POV for me were: Rising’s playmaking makes the offense go, run defense was suspect and bailed out by offense making competition play from behind, and scheme may dictate WR use and need.
- 05/18/2023 at 12:34 AM #189470
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  Dallas
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  @dallas
  
  Incredibly detailed and deep analysis. Good read.
- 05/18/2023 at 2:11 AM #189471
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  Central Coast Ute
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  @flip2848
  
  This author is the same guy that said Jaylon Johnson isn’t very good because he didn’t see much from him when they played Oregon the year before. I guess he didn’t understand that’s what makes a good corner.
- 05/18/2023 at 6:26 AM #189472
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  chinngiskhaan
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  @chinngiskhaan
  
  Seems to have a bone to pick with Ludwig, and puts too much emphasis on recruiting rankings, but overall a very fair analysis.
  
  in particular I agree with his assessment of Rising (makes plays, but has tunnel vision), and the WR room.
  
  I disagree with his take on defensive back depth.
  - 05/18/2023 at 6:47 AM #189473
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    Ute Dub
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    @chestercopperpot
    
    When Ludwig was at Oregon fans called him Puntwig. It’s probably hard for them to see all the success he is having now.
    - 05/18/2023 at 8:34 AM #189478
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      DataUte
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      @scotwaye
      
      I mean, even we had ‘Fire Ludwig’. He’s gotten better and happy he will end his career at Utah and has provided stability after a few years of rotating OCs.
- 05/18/2023 at 8:55 AM #189479
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  ProudUte
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  @proudute
  
  After reading that article – I wonder how Utah was capable of winning back-to-back conference championships.
  
  I do admit that it is the most in-depth article about Utah’s football team that I have read. He didn’t just cover the stars, he talked about each walk-on. I think he over-emphasized the importance of the star rating of these kids coming out of high school. (Just look at our two 1st round draft picks over the last two seasons. What were their ratings coming out of high school.)
  
  Things I agree with:
  
  We had and have one go-to WR.
  
  Rising has a couple of favorite receivers and doesn’t look outside of the guys often.
  
  Utah has good ability and depth at RB. However, I think Jackson will be RB1, not Bernhard.
  
  Utah’s offense was terrible in virtually every first quarter last season.
  
  Things I disagree with:
  
  Ludwig is an excellent offensive coordinator. I believe in 2021 – he saw the talent he had and adjusted his offense accordingly; i.e., he put three talented tight ends on the field at the same time.
  
  I think our offensive line is better than he gives them credit.
  
  I definitely think our defensive line is better than he projects. Fillinger did seem to have some struggles early last season. I hope these issues have been addressed. But, we have great depth at every position on the line.
  
  I like our LB room much more than he does.
  - 05/18/2023 at 12:23 PM #189484
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    chinngiskhaan
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    @chinngiskhaan
    
    Yeah… He did his best to appear objective but clearly was trying to downplay our talent. I can’t tell if he is trying to come off smug, or if he is trying to hide the fact that he is smug but just can’t.
    
    He made a few observations that demonstrate just how little he really knows about Utah football, his pronouncement that Bernard would be the #1 guy is one of them, he also said that Curry didn’t do anything before he got hurt, and he was looking like possibly our best running back at that time.
    
    Like you, I noticed that he completely ignored the possibility that Ludwig’s offense is designed to fit the strengths of the team.
    - 05/18/2023 at 1:09 PM #189485
      
      2008 National Champ
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      @cptmrgn05
      
      or the two of your are completely ignoring the possibility that Andy Ludwig didn’t invent a whole new offense in 2021 that was based on 13 personnel.
      - 05/18/2023 at 1:40 PM #189488
        
        chinngiskhaan
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        @chinngiskhaan
        
        Well, I’m not claiming he invented anything so…
      - 05/18/2023 at 2:44 PM #189492
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        ProudUte
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        @proudute
        
        He took the talent he had and adjusted accordingly. That is all I am saying. That’s what a good coach does and it has paid dividends – two conference championships. He did not invent it, but he was wise enough to use it.
        
        Would I do some things differently than Ludwig? Absolutely. But, I am just a fan with no experience in coaching football (except little league).