Honorary Captain

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- 12/09/2021 at 6:38 AM #160818
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  ProudUte
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  @proudute
  
  If I were in charge – I would make coach McBride an honorary captain for the Rose Bowl. When Mac took over in 1990 our football program was in dire straits. We were terrible. Mac was able to change the culture and by 1994 we ended the season in the top-ten.
  
  Mac hired a young man named Kyle Wittinghame to join his defensive staff. The school finally rebuilt the old stadium. Ron brought in Polynesians, missionaries, better coaches, and more. He has remained a loyal Ute.
  
  Without Ron McBride – we wouldn’t be going to the Rose Bowl. He should be a part of it IMO. Hill and Mac had a falling out, but Hill is now gone.
- 12/09/2021 at 7:43 AM #160820
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  2008 National Champ
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  @cptmrgn05
  
  Nope, it’s gotta be momma Lowe and momma Jordan
  - 12/09/2021 at 9:24 AM #160840
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    Xanthis
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    *Auntie Jordan.
- 12/09/2021 at 7:44 AM #160821
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  GameForAnyFuss
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  Mac hired a young man named Kyle Wittinghame to join his defensive staff.
  
  And when Kyle Wittinghame didn’t work out, Mac fired him and hired Kyle Whittingham to take his place, and the rest is history. 🙂
  
  I agree…this would be a great time to remember McBride. MAFU forever!
  - 12/09/2021 at 10:18 AM #160849
    
    Johnny
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    His dad, Fred was a badass. Back in the day when it was no big deal to watch their scrimmages, Fred was DEF BOSS. He was old school. Smacking guys around, salt tablets. All that stuff. I have ALWAYS defended Kyle and have ALWAYS stated he’s the best head coach the U has ever had. He’s seen a lot of s**t.
- 12/09/2021 at 7:55 AM #160822
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  Uteusmc
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  Super dumb question- Was that Spence Eccles on the trophy stand Friday night when they were awarded the championship trophy?
  
  I am figuring they always make room for one more on the trophy stand for the high donor. No doubt about it had Oregon won Phil Knight would’ve been up there in his place.
  - 12/09/2021 at 8:13 AM #160824
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    MDUte
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    Yes that was Spence Eccles with President Randall and Mark Harlan on the stand.
    - 12/09/2021 at 8:42 AM #160827
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      Utesbyfive
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      I’m fairly sure good ole Spence has been financing the department quite a bit more than anyone. It’s like the owner of an NFL team being there on the stand.
      - 12/09/2021 at 9:13 AM #160835
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        utefansince79
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        Always will have great admiration and love for Mac. Took over a program that pretty much at the bottom and got it moving back in the right direction. And being there to witness 34-31 in Provo (first win there in a few decades) will always be my greatest sports memory.
- 12/09/2021 at 9:22 AM #160839
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  Johnny
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  Very much agreed. He loves the U just as much as anyone. He has great stories to share as well.