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Utah Reply To: How does everyone feel about Huntley pulling away from Cox as #2?
I think Cox is a great backup option. He has years in the system and knows it better than both Williams and Huntley. The coaches also know him better, they know what they can and cannot do with him if he does need to play and can draw up a game plan that suites his skill-set and ability. I’ll admit, it is worrisome that he never beat out Travis for the starter job. But I think you keep him as a #2.
Huntley, in my opinion, is too valuable to this team to waste by putting him in as a true freshman. Mostly, he needs the time to bulk up in the weight room. I worry that we put him in there, he’s not ready for the speed of the game, and he gets drilled and hurt. Huntley is the future of Utah football at this point, I don’t think it’s wise to risk throwing him to the wolves. Getting a few reps with the #2s in practice is fine; but I hope we keep Cox at #2 for the season.
Edit: Also, you don’t want to risk the chance that Cox transfers if you put Huntley at #2 on the depth chart. I know he’s said that he won’t ever transfer, but things change.
