ProudUte

It’s fun to hear us mentioned and considered.  It helps recruiting.  That being said, I am not in the least bit worried about making the CFP.  That may change if we win out and beat Oregon, but that is 4 weeks away.  I just want to keep winning.  In the end, if we win out and are still left out – we will be playing in the Rose Bowl.  I’m good with…[Read more]

Utah =
USC =
UCLA >
Arizona =
ASU =
Colorado =>
Oregon =
Washington <
WSU <
Stanford <
OSU >
Cal = <
As a side note, the South has a winning record over the North this season so far.

Like many of you – I am tired of all the CFP talk and possibilities.  I just want to go out in these next three games, beat them up early and win.  Then go out and beat Oregon.  We will end up where we end up and I am good with that.  We can only control the games we play.  I want to dominate early and win.  No need for RUTS even if the…[Read more]

WOW.  18-20, 3 TD passes, 250 yards passing in the first half against that Alabama defense. What a performance. 

They are horrible. 

in November?
1.  I think the most notable thing is that we are healthy.  I think the only guy out is Covey and he has been out for a long time and some guys have really stepped up.
2.  We have an experienced senior QB who is playing with great confidence.  He is a true leader.
3.  Andy Ludwig calling plays.
4.  The best and deepest defense we…[Read more]

I am so impressed with his development.  Remember just over two years ago when this skinny Sophomore started over Williams.  Many local talking heads said this was a huge mistake.  I am so glad that Taylor made the call to start Tyler.  TH has worked very hard in the weight room, on the field, and in the film-room to develop into one of the top…[Read more]

This is just one old guy’s opinion.
1. Huntley (What an amazing season he has had.)
2. Johnson (IMO he is our best defensive player.  He doesn’t get the stats, because other teams avoid him.)
3. Moss (Beat every rushing record in the books at Utah.)
4. Fotu
5. Anae
Honorable mentions include: Bernard, Lloyd, Blackmon, Guidry, Penisini,…[Read more]

I would plan for this game like I was preparing for a 9-0 team.  I would not just relax during this bye week.  I would let the guys with nagging injuries heal, but outside of that, I would be taking advantage of the time to prepare for UCLA.  I would remind the players that outside of Utah and Oregon, this is the hottest team in the conference. …[Read more]

On the positive side:
– After getting punched in the gut, they came back to beat a good team on the road
– Huntley was amazing, especially since he had a gimpy leg.  The pass to Nacua was as good as I have seen him throw.  
– Great picks by Blackmon and Johnson
– Moss
– We made both field goals
On the less positive side:
– UW came to play…[Read more]

I think they are ranked 3rd in the nation. You would think Hill will be considered for some G5 jobs     

It will appear to be a blowout, so the polls will love them. This is all good for the Utes. 

They got punched in the gut early and trailed 14-3. Then they turned things around. Great comeback. What a game. 

We were getting dominated on both sides of the ball. Congrats to the offense for pulling their heads out in the mid second quarter.  Now, we need to come out and punch them in gut. We need to get pressure on Eason. 
Go Utes!!!  

If UW comes out with new looks on offense and our defense has a slow start. They have had two weeks to put a game plan together. Remember that Petersen is the master of trick plays. Scalley and Whitt will adjust and I believe we will do fine. We have to survive the first quarter and hopefully not let them get some quick scores. 
Go Utes
 

And I am not in the least worried about it.  Nonetheless, it is fun to get mentioned in the discussion on GameDay this morning. 
if we win out, I will be happy regardless of what USC does. We can only control the games we play.

Not only do we have to play UW after a bye, we have to travel to Seattle.  The powers in the PAC12 knew when making this schedule that it would be a big game for both teams.  It seems like this is a subtle favor to UW.  Oh well, great teams need to step it up and we need to prove we are indeed a great team.
Go Utes!!!
 

UW and Utah have played similar opponents.  The total yardage difference between us and our opponents is 221 yards per game.  The difference for UW is 50 yards.
Utah played even with the Huskies last December and lost because of a fluke pick 6.  Utah has improved, especially on offense and our defense has never played better.  UW lost 9 defensive…[Read more]

See if you can answer these without using google.
1. Which three coaches coached undefeated seasons at Utah?
2. Which coach left Utah to coach at Stanford?
3. Who had the most wins?
4. Who coached a super bowl team?
5. Which coach later became the athletic director at Hawaii?
6. Which coach coached at Kansas State and SMU before coaching at…[Read more]

I guess he has a daily radio show up in Seattle.  I was actually quite impressed with him and his communication skills.  I remember him as a young kid with a number of issues.  He also runs a quarterback academy in the area.  It sounds like he is doing well.  Good for him.
He said that as Jake Eason goes, the Huskies will go.  If he is on, Utah…[Read more]