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I’m directionally in the same camp, but probably a little more pessimistic generally.

I initially would’ve said B+ for Beck (given he was the third choice), but maybe it is an A- now that A) we got Dampier and B) it looks like Whitt isn’t going to micromanage as much as feared.

I’m meh on Detmer (so a C), mainly b/c I don’t know much about him…[Read more]

I wonder why they haven’t fixed this. It feels like it’s been bad for years now. On top of what you mentioned…

FG kicking has been spotty (unreliable) and it’s a miracle if we gain positive yards on a punt return. It’s been a dumpster fire. I think the only positive thing is that our punting has been good…but haven’t we had one or two…[Read more]

we. need. a. new. special. teams. coordinator.

Honestly, I’m ambivalent about Shah as a DB/CB coach (and could care less about the real housewives drama). But Special Teams used to be a strong point for Utah, and now we can’t even get a kicker who can give us consistent touchbacks or design coverage schemes to prevent multiple runbacks for TDs.

I can only hope that fans will pressure the NCAA (or possibly legislative intervention) to create some sort of correction in the next couple of years. I can definitely envision a salary cap for the school contributions, and perhaps some sort of combined cap for all $$ associated with a team and/or a requirement that there be a demonstrable quid…[Read more]

I would give you ten thumbs-up checks if I could.

Sorry if my comments offended someone. I was just joking and my point was he is using it as leverage to get more money.

Doesn’t mean anything as far as play time or eligibility anymore but it does mean he’s walking from Utah with a degree and has to enroll in a grad program.

This isn’t the case with Utah/Jack but Stanford football still loses a lot of Sr’s because of this (Utah has benefited from it some) They can’t continue to play football at Stanford unless…[Read more]

Is grad transfer really a thing anymore? Yes, he graduated, so that’s good (Cam still hasn’t after 7 years!), but before, we thought grad transfer was good because they could play right away. Now, every transfer can play right away, a court ruling I think was stupid and has created a lot of this mess. Want to transfer and get NIL? Great, but you…[Read more]

Maybe he’ll meet a nice LDS girl and get a job with an MLM company at the Y. I wonder if they have to pay tithing with the NIL money. Call his bluff. He’s using it as leverage.

I’m sorry, but I’m pissed off at the whole system. It’s made the sport unrecognizable, and it’s unsustainable.

We can’t be getting pissed when players leave to bigger schools. The portal takes and gives. We can’t be pissed he’s going to Texas for more money and then celebrate Dampier when we gave him more money than New Mexico and more exposure.

He’s a grad transfer. Could be lots of reasons, more money, different grad programs, wanted a change of scenery. One thing I won’t miss is his occasional 30yd shank punts

I doubt we had any extra money for a punter. He has a chance to make some$$ and play in the SEC and a possible playoff run. Can’t blame him.

Well, he will only punt about 25% as much as he did here.

This has to be all about money.

No A’s for any of them unless we have at least a 70% TD success rate inside the Red Zone.

Maybe, maybe not. How good of friends are Beck and Scalley. Given the choice between working with your good friend or going back to your alma mater, I think a lot of people would choose to continue working with their friend.

Well he isn’t leaving for lack of playing time.

I remember hearing a radio interview he did shortly after his Utah career ended, and he was trashing Utah while praising BYU. Definitely changed my view of him.