Hype train 2020 reasons? Pros and cons

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- 12/10/2019 at 11:40 PM #117110
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  EagleMountainUte
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  @battlegroundute
  
  Oline that returns a lot of reps. Oline that was absolutely embarassed in two losses.
  
  Some talent returning/transfers at the QB. Some absolutely UNKNOWN talent at the QB spot.
  
  Lloyd is an absolute beast at the linebacker and he is only a sophomore. Utah only returns three starters* on the defense. **Utahs dline has starters but backups that play damn near the same amount of snaps** Lund is kind of a starter in the 4-3 base defense.
  
  Kicking game has got to improve with Redding and Lennon. Redding and Lennon need a lot of work to actually improve to what we are used to.
  
  Utah gets USC and Petersonless Washington at home. USC just might be a one loss or two loss squad next season. Washington is a year older on a young talented program.
  
  Oregon loses Herbert and Utah doesn’t play them regular season. Oregon has a future number one pick for two more seasons on the dline now.
  
  Kuithe and Covey is going to be fun too watch. Utah has to replace the attention Moss garnered.
  
  Just a few of the things I think about now that the season is over. I think Utah exceeds expectations with a 9 win season. Anything less than 7 and I would be disappointed. Utah replaces a lot in the backfield.
- 12/11/2019 at 12:21 AM #117112
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  noneyadb
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  7 wins depending on how schedule works out. 5 straight road games is going to be brutal.
  
  South- USC, ASU, UCLA, Utah, Col, UA.
  
  North- Oregon, UW, Cal, OSU, Wazzu, Stanford.
  - 12/11/2019 at 7:15 AM #117113
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    UteBacker
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    @utebacker
    
    Schedule isn’t out yet. We won’t have 5 straight road games.
    - 12/11/2019 at 9:47 AM #117132
      
      EagleMountainUte
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      @battlegroundute
      
      I know that. Opponents are set already though. Utah will be 3-0 and the moron Larry Scott will probably have Utah play USC early again.
      
      Edit: this is probably a reply to an ignored user.
      - 12/11/2019 at 10:38 AM #117138
        
        UteBacker
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        @utebacker
        
        It was a reply to noneyadb…
      - 12/11/2019 at 11:48 AM #117146
        
        Central Coast Ute
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        @flip2848
        
        I’d almost guarantee Utah plays sc early. No way they’re going to play the Utes in Salt Lake in November. Will not happen.
        
        12/11/2019 at 12:45 PM #117157
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        EagleMountainUte
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        @battlegroundute
        
        Makes no sense from a business intrigue standpoint. Just imagine if Utah was playing for the South late against USC?? Intrigueing late games in the PAC? No thank you….
- 12/11/2019 at 8:16 AM #117119
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  Utah5410
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  Schedule isn’t out. When the schedule does come out it will determine how the year will go. The ONLY area I’m concerned with is the secondary. The o-line which was not good this year should be better with another year of strength, scheme plus I think BAM is the real deal. The dude is a physical freak. With a full year to get strong and learn the system I believe he will be a beast.
  - 12/11/2019 at 8:46 AM #117124
    
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    @a2ute
    
    How did BAM look in his limited playing time this year? Oline is a strange/technical position to master. The combination of freak athleticism and technical smarts is really hard to find….
    
    They’res a reason why these guys make the big bucks in the NFL
  - 12/11/2019 at 9:47 AM #117131
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    Hellhound152
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    Bam is like “Chopper” from the movie Stand by Me. He is the most feared and least seen dog in the county. I heard stories about a Rottwieler for months and in the UW game I got a yellow lab.
    - 12/11/2019 at 9:48 AM #117133
      
      EagleMountainUte
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      @battlegroundute
      
      He has a lot of work to get done just on footwork alone.
- 12/11/2019 at 8:53 AM #117126
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  sweetgrass
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  @sweetgrass
  
  I expect Utah to go 3-0 OOC (BYU, Montana St, @ Wyoming). BYU will be more challenging this year, I expect a closer game.
  
  @ ASU loss
  @ Cal 50/50
  @ Colorado – expecting a win
  @ UCLA 50/50
  Arizona – win
  Oregon St – win
  USC – 50/50
  UW 50/50
  @ WSU 50/50
  
  If we split half of the 50/50 games that’s around an 8-4 record
  - 12/11/2019 at 11:01 AM #117144
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    EagleMountainUte
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    @battlegroundute
    
    I expect Wyoming to be more challenging than they so poo poo.
- 12/11/2019 at 10:34 AM #117137
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  chinngiskhaan
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  @chinngiskhaan
  
  @ ASU loss
  @ Cal Win
  @ Colorado – win, losing basically all of their production on offense and they weren’t good with that production.
  @ UCLA win
  Arizona – win
  Oregon St – win
  USC – 50/50 because it’s at home, but I’m leaning toward predicting a loss here
  UW 50/50 because what their team will look like is a complete unknown
  @ WSU 50/50 because it’s WSU and they could get some QB from nowhere to perform like a heisman candidate.
  
  I would be content with 7 wins… really happy with anything above that. If we can beat one of either ASU or USC, I think we have a legit shot at the south.