FountainofUte replied to the topic Perception problem in the forum Misc 5 years, 6 months ago
I think our biggest problem is that we’re still perceived as the small-time mid-major that “luckily” got called up to the big leagues. That, while we’re in a P5 conference, we can’t offer a kid the trimmings of a P5 school; that somehow a kid will get a second-rate experience coming to the U. I think we’re tearing down that issue a little more…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic Uni's for USC in the forum Football 5 years, 7 months ago
I thought by now we’d see a red version of the interlocking U’s helmet.
FountainofUte replied to the topic TWO pre-pac-12 season games instead of 3 has hurt us in the forum Football 5 years, 7 months ago
I’m not sure I agree. I think our problem was with who we did play, not who we didn’t play in week 3. It’s too bad we had to step up to probably the best team in the conference so early. How many of the other 10 teams could we have played and likely beaten in week 3 at LES. I’d say all but probably UW, UO and possibly USC.
FountainofUte replied to the topic I admit that I am not too optimistic about our offense right now. in the forum Football 5 years, 8 months ago
I’m hopeful because things are never as bad as they seem. Our offense has gotten out of the gates slowly, but that doesn’t mean they have to be hapless for a whole season. In our three games, they scored a lot on Weber, they struggled on the road against a pesky, motivated G5, and struggled at home against a Top 10-ish team known for its stingy…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic BOO! in the forum Basketball (Men) 5 years, 8 months ago
So…what you’re saying is that it IS about dollar bills in the bank. Now. In the future. Whatever. What difference does that make? The question is, did UofA do anything illegal to pull in this kid? I’d be shocked if they did. It’s not like the FBI just opened up their file for the Wildcats. Arizona has no idea what the FBI knows. Why would they,…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic BOO! in the forum Basketball (Men) 5 years, 8 months ago
I wouldn’t go that far. This thing is still playing out. But whatever they were doing before, they’re probably not doing anymore – at least not in the same way. That would be completely moronic of them while they’re being investigated by the FBI.
FountainofUte replied to the topic BOO! in the forum Basketball (Men) 5 years, 8 months ago
Worst part is, I’d bet my lunch he didn’t get a dime. The Wildcats are WAY TOO under the microscope to do that stuff right now. For whatever reason, the stars aligned such that a Top Ten recruit is just growing on the vine in their own backyard. Then, amidst their current controversy which has scared many blue chips away, they still sold him on…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic Let's get hyped! What is your all time favorite Utah memory? Favorite play? in the forum Football 5 years, 9 months ago
So many good memories here already. One of my favorites was in the ’97 Utah/BYU game down in Provo. I was a jr at the U and made my way down there with my girlfriend at the time. Of course, we were basically the only Utes sitting in a sea of blue. (I’m pretty sure they were still royal blue back then; it’s hard to remember anymore).
It was a low…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic Devante Doutrive in the forum Basketball (Men) 5 years, 9 months ago
I think Vonte will be the secret weapon/X-factor for the Utes this year. We have Tillman, Barefield, Jayce, and Van Dyke who I’m expecting to all take steps forward, backed up by a stable of true freshmen packed with talent. While Vonte is also a Freshman, he’s been in the program now for a over a year, knows what LK is looking for, practiced with…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic Football Recruiting in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
And on a side note, while you’re right that I don’t think we’ll ever catch USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon on a regular basis, I think Stanford is catchable. They’re riding high right now with Shaw running their program at a very high level. But I think we’re seeing their peak. Perhaps historically so. You look back, and Stanford is usually more…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic Football Recruiting in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
I’ll be nervous if it still looks like this come mid February.
FountainofUte replied to the topic (Eventual) Conference Realignment in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
It’ll be interesting to see what happens.
For all of the celebratory Pac-12 stickers and shade we’ve thrown at BYU, I wonder how secure our own future is against the winds of change? We got in at the right time to be able to build up our own brand value among the P5s should another shift happen. If Utah athletics were a stock, I’d say we’re…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic Sione Lund listed at 6’0” 244 lbs redshirt freshman in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
Is he eligible this season, or does he have to sit out?
FountainofUte replied to the topic This makes me happy in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
Me, too.
FountainofUte replied to the topic Utah Football Coaches in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
If I had to guess — and this is a complete guess with zero inside info — I think KW plans to see himself through the Tuttle era to see where it takes him.
It’s possible he has the best QB he’s ever had or that the U has ever had, and he’ll want to see how far he can ride that kind of talent with his already established defensive prowess. Aft…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic I’m most excited to see Moss play this fall. in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
Kinda weird that a hype video spells the subject’s name wrong. 🤷♂️
FountainofUte replied to the topic Beating the '84 Cougs in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
Their ’96 team is the best one I’ve seen them field, and it’s not really close. Though I was too young to care about their early ’80s teams. Though I’ve heard some say that ’85 was possibly a better team than ’84.
FountainofUte started the topic Beating the '84 Cougs in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
The year is 2247. Technology has allowed universities to bring back their best teams ever. BYU has resurrected their ’84 squad with all their experience and confidence gained after beating Michigan, leading them to be crowned national champions.
Now the Cougars have thrown down the gauntlet and challenged us to come at them with our best team to…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic Top ten teams played by Utah in its 125 Years of Football in the forum Football 5 years, 10 months ago
Losing to Colorado isn’t shameful, generally. Losing to them in 2011 was absolutely shameful. Putrid. Inexcusable.
I found it interesting to see how close the series’ are with Colorado and Arizona. Those are the rivalries we need to be grooming in the coming years.
And, I know I’m in a minority with this opinion, but I still see schools like…[Read more]
FountainofUte replied to the topic Lunardi's latest bracket has no mention of Utah. It's all about T-Mobile Arena. in the forum Basketball (Men) 6 years, 2 months ago
I’m kind of tired of being just in or outside of Bubbleville yet again in early March. Now, with that said, had you asked me back in October if I thought this year’s squad had a shot at going to the NCAA tourney, I’d have said no way. Yet here they are on the cusp of barely making it or barely missing it.
I’m not even sure what consolation I…[Read more]