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The hard part may be that Option 2 could happen slowly, in pieces. Big 12 TV contract expires the year after PAC12, so it might be an agreement that they’ll come a year after USC/UCLA leave. Which means there’s a chance that this all ends (for now) with a PAC10 anchored by Oregon and Washington and a Big12 with 4 newcomers as planned and nothing…[Read more]

Possibly, but a few issues that make this tough

1) if Oregon and Washington leave, the remaining PAC8 aren’t in a position to poach from even the new Big 12

2) if Oregon and Washington haven’t yet left, but are openly considering it, then teams are going to be hesitant to join a conference in flux.

The key is first playing defense on those two…[Read more]

Utah’s a ball-control, power run offense and will stay that way. Our WR aren’t a huge part of the success. And that works as long as we’re not looking for success at the highest levels.

But if we want to succeed at a higher level, then we have to be able to be effective in every aspect of the game, not just our preferred power run game.…[Read more]

Lloyd obviously.

Ford I think also goes – his versatility will be appealing

Sewell and Covey just don’t have the physical traits teams want so they’re 7th rounders/PFA.

Bam has size/power but lacks technique and is older. I’d put him right on the line as well.

That’s really the story though. Pledger and Tafua are also guys that could be…[Read more]

I took Book of Mormon at BYU-Provo Campus and at the U institute – I liked the institute version better. Why? Because it wasn’t for a grade we could focus on learning the things that matter. At the Y, it was just about memorizing dates. Bottom line: Institute classes are more edifying than their counterparts at the BYU schools.

I’ll par…[Read more]

I have limited experience as a Utah student (dual enrollment one semester in HS) so can’t speak too much, but do have a few things worth sharing.

1) My Sister-in-law was a return missionary at Utah and part of an LDS sorority, said there were never any issues.

2) I attended BYU for two years prior to my mission and actually found it a worse…[Read more]

The original ESPN article is at

https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/33477934/the-case-michigan-notre-dame-top-fringe-teams-make-college-football-playoff

Deseret News basically regurgitates 90% of it in their article, but if you have Insider and want a bit more or straight from the source, that’s the link.

Agree – doubt he’d end up here for a variety of reasons. But being honest, our team is pretty bad – no secret there. So it’s not like we only need one new player and are choosing between Lohner and an elite transfer guy.

First off, it’s tough to think we’ll be the top choice right now for any highly-desired portal guys, and even if we are,…[Read more]

Unfortunately, I think that’s ESPN catering to your listed interests – they tend to modify the front page and photos a fair amount depending on those things. If you use an incognito window, it won’t be him.

That said I’ve seen him as high as 7, lowest I’ve seen is 21. Realistically, he’s going in the teens. I’m a Chargers fan and would love to…[Read more]

Dealing with a 53 man roster and those constraints here’s what I come up with

QB (3): Alex Smith, Scott Mitchell, Tyler Huntley
Notes: Could also include Grosscup over Huntley or only roster 2 QBs if preferred

RB (4): Jamal Anderson, Mike Anderson, Devontae Booker, Zach Moss
Notes: Booker and Moss serve as pass-catching options. Charlie Smith…[Read more]

I did something similar and have a few suggestions…

1. Every team plays 3 WR sets these days. Make another spot for that with starting WR as Smith/Jefferson/Gordon. Same story at CB. The nickelback is a de facto starter.

2. Going by career AV undersells current players and players that were better in shorter periods. Jaylon Johnson…[Read more]

Graham Harrell, his OC at USC went to West Virginia, so that makes sense.

Ole Miss has Lane Kiffin and huge offensive numbers and they’re losing their QB to the NFL (probably in the first round) and don’t have a clear guy to take over

This is an interesting case where the analytics say to do something specifically because most coaches don’t follow the analytics.

Let’s lay aside all the external factors (QB injury, Ohio State talent level) and take a simplified look at the analytics.

If you go for 1, there’s a (for simplicity) near 100% chance you make it to tie the…[Read more]

The classic example is Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame linebacker.

Basically was seen the way Devin Lloyd is, as a mid first rounder. Got a unanimous first round grade from draft advisory board and then tore his ACL and LCL in the bowl game. Went in the second round and has had decent success but is probably still more known for his injury than for…[Read more]

https://www.myteamisbetterthanyourteam.com/path

Honestly, I can’t take too much offense at this

Yeah, a team that hoped to make the College Football Playoff (and was in line to do so until their last game) is disappointed about playing Utah in the Rose Bowl. I get that.

The most negative thing is saying that people don’t care about Utah. Which is harsh, but in comparison to the Ohio…[Read more]

Utah could absolutely turn into a blue blood nationally. After all Oregon wasn’t…until they were. Same with Miami and a bunch of others. But the reality is that it takes a decade plus of winning at the very very highest levels to be a blue blood, so it’s not happening anytime soon.

In the last 16 years pre-COVID Wisconsin finished ranked 13…[Read more]

Ford? Is he planning to declare?

These guys seem to have fairly solid offer lists? Maybe you’re missing some of the bigger names because you have to click for the full offer list.

Wade Woodaz has offers from Air Force and Austin Peay, yes, but also from Clemson, Georgia Tech, Miami, Wazzu, TCU, West Virginia and others
Elijah Reed has offers from Kentucky, West Virginia,…[Read more]