I have mixed feelings about this Simone Biles/Olympics issue.
On the one hand, I completely understand that she is suffering something very difficult. She is hurting and needs support and love. I will not throw her under the bus.
On the other side, you could equate this to Lebron James calling it quits after the first quarter of Game 7 in the NBA championship. Or Tom Brady saying in mid-game of the Super Bowl, “I am not feeling it tonight and the stress of this game is too much, I am stepping aside.” These players knew what they were getting into and I am sure there are times when they have to dig-deep to continue on. Look at Brady a few years ago when they were down three TDs to Atlanta. Brady stayed cool and fought back and won the game. I am sure Mahomes was very frustrated last February when his line gave him no chance.
I will not make light of emotional issues. I have seen this first hand with family and friends. A very bright, talented work associate of mine took his life 15 years ago. None of us saw it coming.
I wish Simone the best going forward. I hope she can deal with all of this and enjoy a happy and productive life going forward. She will not be able to hide from it. She will get a lot of positive and some negative attention for many years.
TCU is the better candidate than Baylor because TCU is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth media market and they, while being associated with the Disciples of Christ, they are not governed by them. They’re not BYU or Baylor. The only issue with TCU is that they’re only a Tier-2 research university. Every school in the current Pac-12 and all of K-State, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech are. Of course, if offered Pac-12 membership, there could be a cavaet that said invitation only will come if TCU makes an immediate commitment to increase their level of research to Tier-1 levels. That would be my ideal conference expansion lineup of the members availble. Not to mention the fact that I still have a soft spot a little bit for TCU due to Utah’s historical ties to them. Their program and University has improved a great deal since they joined the Big 12 ten years ago.
University of Utah Athletics youtube platform has been releasing a video highlight series on various trainers and coaches within the program, folks behind the curtain who assist in making our student-athletes the best they can be.
The latest is about Cody Lockling, the Associate Director of Sports Performance for Olympic Sports.
I am very impressed with him and others in the series. Our student-athletes are in solid, intelligent, professional hands.
utahutes.com article
Lightning burns the most acres nationwide. Brakeshoes and Powerlines are even higher.
I say ban them just because people are ANNOYING as hell with them. I am all about being less annoying. I don’t think it is about patriotism or any inalienable right either. I don’t even like the organized shows and the cost associated with them. Don’t even get me started on parades….GET OFF MY LAWN!
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I also just want to address the under-the-radar transfer happenings associated with Utah.
Nick Billoups, a dual threat, 85 rating, is in the transfer portal. I have no idea who he is but wish him luck.
Brumfield has chosen to go to Tulane. I wish him the best and thank him for his work on the hill.
TJ Green is headed to Liberty. Good luck my man!
Cameron Gardner, 82 WR is in the portal. Same as Billoups above, I have no idea who he is, but good luck!
Graham Faloona, an 83, is headed to the portal. My guess is he just got pushed out from all of the ridiculous talent we have at LB. good luck finding a home my friend! Thank you for your commitment.
Bronson Boyd, an 84 CB, is also in the portal. I remember a lot of people being really optimistic about this kid. I truly appreciate what he brought to the U. Thank you! Good luck wherever you land!
And shoutout to all of the walk-ons out there putting in the work. We win together. Thank you!
Jim Boylen was Associate HC with zero HC experience. Just saying. Ray Giacoletti was a first assistant to the HC with zero HC experience as well. Alex Jensen had 2 years as d league coach. What coaching experience does Earl Watson have? IDK.
Well I might disagree with you there.
I think NBA associate head coach for the knicks is quite the line on a CV.
I think that two nba associate head coaches turning the job down hardly means Harlan was unprepared.
let’s slow our roll a little bit here. There is no reason why there isn’t plenty of time for Harlan to find a quality guy.
heck the tourney is only 1/3 done. I see nothing wrong with how Harlan has gone about this.
How do you feel about the peer review associated with the research shown on the Ben & Jerry’s site?
The poor optics is our wr production year after year. The poor optics is RARELY getting a high level wr recruit and the reputation associated with our passing game. Nothing changes if nothing changes.
