The Ute receivers are lickin their chops right now

[Ghost of the HEB]

BYU’s DB’s should have a rough time keeping the lid on the offense. The free safety is a kid who transferred from Utah once he realized there was little chance to see the field. He’s a solid player; got the experience, but not the speed. The starting strong safety is a 25 year old senior who was part of the 2012 recruiting class. He’s mostly been a journeyman special teamer, redshirted twice, and finished last season at 3rd on the depth chart. He has been elevated to starter due to injuries and seniority status. One corner, the Ghanwoloku kid, is a good athlete, and by far their best DB. He originally played safety, and is much better at tackling than in coverage. They’ll rotate a couple of young corners on the other side. One guy saw limited time last year, and one guy has never played D1 snaps.

Ludwig has to take advantage of these guys, and I feel confident that he will. The receivers should take it personal that nobody in the media thinks they have what it takes to be difference makers.

[Tony (admin)]

Sing to me.

[Trailgoat]

I find it interesting very little is said about the WR group other than the TEs, DS deep pass threat and Covey. Ute WR group is the biggest concern IMO. Other than Covey and DS, nobody else has much experience. Nacua seems to be a great leader and makes good plays which is awesome to have on the team.

Other than being “athletic” Ennis and Thompson have really proved nothing. ASU, UW, USC have no problem covering these guys one on one allowing them to pack the box and stop the run. Some of this has to do with the TT scheme or lack there of last year and weak WR coaching/preparation. That said, the WR group has a lot to prove this year and need to step up if Utah is going to live up to all of this hype.

Basically the WR group is no threat to good teams. Bummer Vele is hurt. He started to emerge as a solid player on track to pass by Ennis and Thompson. Interested to see if Ludwig changes things and these guys step up. Ludwig is probably relying heavy on the TEs. Hopefully someone will catch the ball on critical plays. Go Utes!