[EagleMountainUte]

It reminds me of the ole innocent until proven guilty cliche we use in our society. Then people actually see someone accused and make up all of the ways they think they are guilty.

They should look this way or that way. They should be sad or stoic. Why are they smiling when they know they are accused of this crime? Instead of looking at facts.

I have always disagreed with the decision to bring back Rising but I don’t need to over analyze what I think he should look like on a sideline.

You make up straw men to start your post then act as if you watched Rising like a hawk. I do recall times he was in people’s ears. I saw it several times. I don’t think that had anything to do with why I think it was a bad decision. It was mainly that the guy has rehabbed too many injuries and moving is and always will be a big part of his game.

[Jim Vanderhoof]

Very few college athletes have the “it” factor. Rising had it. His injuries isolated him from the team the past two years and he wasn’t able to lead the way he had in the past by being on the field. Last year would have been different with a healthy Rising. Great player better leader and competitor.

[Holladay Ute]

I’m most curious to hear commentary about the WR room, the RBs behind Parker, the defensive line, and the depth in our secondary.

[Holladay Ute]

I’m most curious to hear commentary about the WR room, the RBs behind Parker, the defensive line, and the depth in our secondary.

[EastCoastUte]

unfortunately, i feel the exact same way about my expectations this year.

[Utesby1]

Hmmm, I can’t see his comment

[pedro]

All I’m saying is that he was clearly a leader. Hell he didn’t even go to half the games last year. It was his 2nd year of having hardly played at all and you expect him to still be invested?

I’m not worshiping the guy, but he deserves his due. He broke a lot of barriers at Utah that most QB’s haven’t been able to do (earn Whit’s trust for example).

Furthermore, I have yet to see anyone reference last year or even the year before for Cam’s leaderships skills.

BTW are you going to say the same about Damuni? Of course not, because his injury situation was so controversial. I’m ok if you don’t like him, but give him his due.

[HATUman]

Mmmkay punkin’

[BeachUte]

What you’re saying is just not true. You tell me to grow up and you’re over here spreading baseless rumors like a 16 year old girl in the back of class.

Cam never once lost the locker room. If the culture dipped, it’s on Whitt – not Cam.

[HATUman]

I completely agree with your take. I’m not trying to slander Cam—he gave us some of the best seasons we’ve ever had. But after reading yet another thread gushing about his leadership, I hesitantly offered some insider perspective that didn’t align with the fairytale. Some people can’t handle that.

You nailed it: the money changed things. It changed the expectations. It changed the dynamics. We saw the same thing happen with Tavion Thomas—another guy who had a breakout year and then let NIL and outside noise go straight to his head. Fans didn’t hesitate to call that out, and most of us have already forgotten him. No one threw a fit when he got sidelined.

But with Cam, it’s like any critique—even mild, grounded, firsthand insight—is seen as blasphemy. That’s the double standard. I’m not saying he was a bad guy. I’m saying the ending was complicated. And pretending otherwise doesn’t help anyone—least of all the program going forward.

That said, the cat’s out of the bag. I’ve said what I needed to say. Now I’m ready to move forward. I cannot wait for the season to get going and to see what Jason Beck’s offense looks like with Dampier at the helm. I’m as excited as ever for Utah football. Go Utes.

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