Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Keiba Keta transfers to TSPP in the forum Basketball (Men) 20 hours, 14 minutes ago
I agree Miami. Seems Keba got worse as the season wore on. We will miss his 12-15 minutes of rebounding and blocking shots. I think Lovering can fill that role. I’d rather go with a smaller lineup that can spread the floor with shooters. Our biggest need is a couple of athletic guards that can defend the perimeter and finish at the basket. S…[Read more]
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic State of Utes MBB in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 day, 17 hours ago
Your points are all valid. Maybe a switch to the Big 12 will spark some interest. It only takes a great coach or player to make a big difference. Look at USU last year. With the portal things can change faster. NIL can’t survive in the long run.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic State of Utes MBB in the forum Basketball (Men) 2 days, 3 hours ago
It’s pretty clear Smith is not the answer we were looking for. With that being said the bigger the hole we dig the harder it will be to get out for the next coach. With NIL and portal it’s easier to jump ship than trying to get it back on track.
Jim Vanderhoof started the topic State of Utes MBB in the forum Basketball (Men) 2 days, 3 hours ago
Looks like a sinking ship again. Last year could have been a springboard to get some butts in the seats again. Road losses and not making the tournament was a big disappointment. Losing Smith and Keba is a big blow to the program along with Burgess jumping ship. Smith has been unable to recruit athletes and keep up with the new style of play. It…[Read more]
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Questions about this year’s OL in the forum Football 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Thanks OnlyU. Playoff is attainable this year. Cam has to stay healthy. Looking forward to a great season!! Go Utes!!
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Deivon Smith enters the Portal in the forum Basketball (Men) 2 weeks, 2 days ago
I agree MD. We can’t replace him. He knows the system and can get the Madsens some good looks. I love his energy and he plays hard. Pick up a couple of athletes for defense and we could have a decent team. What a joke NIL has become. Coach Smith handed him the keys to the car to run the team and now he wants a nicer car. I don’t blame him for wan…[Read more]
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Zach Wilson getting traded in the forum They So Poo Poo 2 weeks, 2 days ago
I wish Zach the best. Remember Utah didn’t recruit him. His family and now his brother are die hard Ute fans. As a Bronco fan I’m glad to see him get a fresh start. I’ll 100% be rooting for him.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic TRANSFER PORTAL UPDATE in the forum Football 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Michigan had superior experienced offense and defensive lines. Plus RBs that could break tackles and break long runs. Last year without JJ we went 3rd and 7 instead of 3rd and 2. I say open up the offense and let Cam score points. The run game can feed off the pass.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic TRANSFER PORTAL UPDATE in the forum Football 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Yes MD I would love to see a 60-40 pass. We don’t have a dominate RB. Our RBs would be more effective on the outside with screens and swing passes. We have some fast receivers that are capable of big plays. You cant rely on the run in the playoffs. Other than Michigan last year most playoff teams throw more.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic McKay Hillstead is in the portal in the forum Football 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Rashad’s ego is too big to consider Utah. He would want NIL money that could go to contributing starters. I would wait and see who is left in the portal. Not everyone in the portal is going to get the $$ they want. Most of them will try and sign with G5 or FCS teams for playing time for next year. Utah doesn’t have NIL money for possible 3rd or…[Read more]
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Deivon Smith enters the Portal in the forum Basketball (Men) 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Good luck D Smith hope you get your bag$$. Can’t blame him blame the system. It would take me 10 years to earn that money working every day. The biggest wallet wins!! Sounds like real life and capitalism at its finest.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Utah Mountain Meadow Marauders in the forum Professional Sports 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Tracking Transfer Portal News in the forum Football 3 weeks ago
Martinez would be awesome. Doesn’t look like we have the $$$ to get him. Imagine making 500,000 plus as a college student. Nil cap is a must or this will get to out of hand. NIL is not sustainable.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Now spring practice is over – what do you think… in the forum Football 3 weeks, 3 days ago
We don’t have a RB1 like in the past. We do have a bunch of quick hard to tackle in space backs. Rising more than capable of quick throws to the backs. Makes us much more difficult to defend. Rising could rack up some big passing numbers.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Now spring practice is over – what do you think… in the forum Football 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Martinez would be amazing!!
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Now spring practice is over – what do you think… in the forum Football 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Good points proud Ute and MD. One thought I might ad to the mix. Will Whitt and Ludwig utilize the talent we have at RB. We don’t have a JJ or TT on the roster. Spread the field with our fast and elusive RBs. Swing passes screens and off tackle outside runs. Oregon has done it for years with success.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Mason Madsen is committed in the forum Basketball (Men) 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Nice to have another Madsen. Not sure if he fits our getting more athletic theme. Time will tell. Rollie replacement? We need an athletic 2 guard that can defend the perimeter and finish at the rim. We had size and shooters last year but didn’t make the tournament.
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic NHL in the forum Professional Sports 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Coyutes sorry
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic NHL in the forum Professional Sports 3 weeks, 5 days ago
I like the Coyotes!!
Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic How bad would losing Burgess be? in the forum Basketball (Men) 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Burgess would be a big loss in recruiting. He is well connected with local prospects and can recruit LDS players. The portal can make recruiting not as big of deal. Coaching wise if he’s working with the Utah big men there wasn’t much improvement with Keba and Lovering. They seemed to regress if anything. Replace Burgess with a financial adv…[Read more]