McBride of Frankenstein

I’m worried about his health as I am sure he is and everyone.  Here is an article of interest on that:
https://www.dailynews.com/2019/03/07/mique-juarez-leaves-ucla-program-still-plans-return-to-football-despite-concussions/
“After working through the concussion protocol, which includes different exercises that increase in intensity and must be…[Read more]

Olineman in the spring at WSU, via 247’s WSU homepage:
 
“Before Osur-Myers missed the last three practices, he was the top performer on the second-string offensive line this spring, according to CF.C beat writer Braden Johnson”
“He was the most consistent guy on that No. 2 o-line at right guard,” says Johnson. “Being on the second-string…[Read more]

So are you all seeing this? There is a slow burn move from the Drum and feathers logo to the double U logo. Me personally I like it.  Two questions 1) are you seeing this like I am that it is a concerted movement?, 2) what do you think?

In a row.
And only 1 turnover

The transfer portal is something to get used to and may be a metric to gauge the health of a program?  Utah has 6 in the portal.  UCLA has 15!  What does this tell us about UCLA football?

Who Utah lost to this year very much does matter!
A season is the body of work, not the last game.  Lets remember: Utah finished 3rd.  3rd.  really 3RD in the Pac despite relying heavily on freshmen.  3rd of 12 in the pac-12.
I does truly suck immensely to lose in the quarterfinals 3rd year in a row.   However, it is definitely noteworthy that…[Read more]

Maea
Laumea
Luaki
Bills
Anybody I missed?  Anyone coming back that will be in time for at least fall camp not on the list above?
 

amazing no media source actually explored this, but does anyone find it interesting that magically the height of the current south end zone scoreboard fits perfectly into the design of the proposed south end zone even though the scoreboard was put in place about two years before the announcement?  Not a big issue, but I think administration knew…[Read more]

If Utah succeeds through strong development, who do you think, hope, or have information on that is going to take a big step forward next year?

First, I am a HUGE Coach K guy (and not  just today).
Second, I know (but can’t explain it) that basketball live attendance is down across the nation…..
 
Urban launched/ branded the MUSS.  Where is the muss at MensBB games?  I was in the pep band in the Majerus era and I could have never predicted that in the Pac-12 era with a good coach…[Read more]

1) our average stars will be at / near all time high this year.
2) how long ago was it we weren’t even in the conversation with cruits like McDaniels and Willmore?
3) some stud running back will see a great path at Utah next year unless (even better) Brumfield or ? emerges.  
3) Jim Harding has become a recruiting force!

So Guidry with little time for training logs the sixth or 7th fastest time in the world over 60 meters!  The Olympics are next year in the Summer.  This will be an interesting and hopefully positive thing for Utah athletics and Guidry himself after next football season.  The timing of the US trials will be important for him.  COuld be disruptive…[Read more]

Cameron Rising a good sign for Ludwig’s recruiting….

https://247sports.com/Coach/Andy-Ludwig-722/AllTimeRecruits/

https://247sports.com/Player/Allan-Walters-75359/high-school-181687/
offers from Alabama, Michigan, Texas AM and many more.
 
Positive indication of Ludwig recruiting.

I don’t know Ludwig well, but if he has already coached for Whitt then they know how to work together.  This reduces the risk of a one and done OC which is the very LAST thing we need.  Ludwig also owns the single greatest season in Ute history.  I think this sounds like a sound hire.  
Anybody know what kind of recruiter he is?

Kind of surprised that there isn’t more chatter on this.  I don’t think the local (less than creative) media really asked Whitt much about this.  Lets help out.  Who are the candidates nationally that might work?

Ena and Anderson.  NOT essential.  Look at the big picture here.  Just competed closely for PAC-12 title.  Program continues to rise.  In recruiting, whatever happens happens.  Some recruits want to play for college glory (what a big time program I am in sitting on the bench) in spite of long term preparation (athletic, academic, family, playing…[Read more]

And we’ll keep on fighting…

Two thoughts on the South end zone expansion.
1) Facilities are about the recruiting war too.  Game day locker rooms was maybe our achilles heal.  This is perhaps a big part of the expense — paying for top of the line locker rooms.
2) Don’t begrudge the luxury spaces!  Rich people paying rich people prices for awesome space means a combo of…[Read more]