ProudUte

ProudUte replied to the topic Retired numbers in MBB in the forum Basketball (Men) 18 hours, 8 minutes ago

IMO, Boguts may be the most deserving player to have his number retired. He was the consensus national player of the year, he was first team AA, he was first picked in the NBA draft, etc. By the standards set up by the university, (he only played two years) he would not have qualified for the honor. However, no other player received the…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic New Utah Football Docuseries in the forum Football 5 days, 17 hours ago

Two of the four captains named Fano.

Go Utes!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic Don't let Utah football lose to green Jello in the forum Football 6 days, 14 hours ago

Losing to green jello. That’s sad. But, I have to believe that 80% of the green jello vote is coming from the Cougar Board. 🙂

ProudUte replied to the topic Bad news for BYU fans: OSU fan loves Utah fans in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 week ago

Many so-called BYU fans (not all) hate for Utah is much deeper than their love for BYU. They hope for bad things to happen to Utah, especially their athletic teams.

I have many good BYU friends and family, but I just dismiss the Utah haters for what they are…

ProudUte started the topic Alex Jensen Presser in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week, 1 day ago

Thanked family, and his mentor Rick Majerus and all the people who supported him when he played at Utah.

He respects the current team and coach.

Appreciates the vision of Pres Randall and Mark Harlan.

Wishes he had more time to visit with each player.

Excited to get a hard playing team and want to come here.

It feels right(mow) to come back…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic FOOTBALL in the forum Football 1 week, 5 days ago

I am surprised by how optimistic many of you are about our D. Our linebackers should be fine. But, we have holes in all of the other positions IMO.

I certainly hope our offense is MUCH better. It would be hard to be worse.

If I had to predict, I would say we will win 6-8 games. This is an improvement from last year, but it is not where any…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic A couple thoughts on TDS basketball in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 week, 5 days ago

BYU’s basketball team has played great the last month. No one can deny that. However, they may be the highest-paid team in college basketball.

As far as basketball history goes:

Utah has been to four Final 4s – BYU has been to zero.
Utah has one national championship – BYU has zero.
As bad as Utah has been in basketball the last 15 years, Utah…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Cody Barton signs with the Titans in the forum Football 2 weeks ago

Cody had a very good season. Lander struggled because of a nagging injury. I talked to his cousin the other day, and Lander is feeling good.

ProudUte started the topic Cody Barton signs with the Titans in the forum Football 2 weeks, 1 day ago

He signed for 21 million for three years. Good for him. He has had a solid career in the NFL. I liked him with the Broncos, and the Titans stink, so I don’t like that part.

I hope his little brother has a breakout season in 2025.

ProudUte started the topic Jensen is trying to get Andre to come to Utah in the forum Basketball (Men) 2 weeks, 4 days ago

The word is that they have been negotiating. I hope Alex can pull this off. Having those two on staff will help with recruiting IMO. Both are overachievers and worked hard for everything the achieved. They would make a great pair.

Go Utes!!!

ProudUte started the topic The Alex Jensen hire gives me hope. in the forum Basketball (Men) 2 weeks, 6 days ago

I am not even sure why, it just does. Alex learned coaching from one of the best, Rick Majerus. He has been around a lot of great coaches and elite players.

When Alex played, we sold out most games, and today we are lucky to get 9K for a game. I hope within a few years we can get back to the glory days of Utah basketball. I know Alex will…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Word on the street is that Utah donors committed to tripling their NIL money in the forum Basketball (Men) 3 weeks ago

This would mean $6 million instead of $2 million.

Sadly, this does not even match what BYU is paying one player next season.

ProudUte started the topic Smith and Ainge have destroyed the Jazz in the forum NBA 3 weeks ago

I understand trying to tank for a year or two in an attempt to get some top-tier players in the draft. But, this has got out of hand. Interest in the Jazz is way down. It will not be easy to build things back up. I do not understand their approach.

Honestly, I have lost any interest in the Jazz.

ProudUte replied to the topic Update on the MBB coaching search from Alex Markham in the forum Basketball (Men) 3 weeks ago

The longer this goes without an announcement is not good. It seems that Alex is not sure if he wants to take the job. I understand it would be hard to take on a sinking ship.

Alex met with Harlan last Friday, and I’m sure he was offered the job at the time. If we don’t hear anything today, I have my doubts we will get Alex.

I hope Alex…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Harlan met with Jensen in the forum Basketball (Men) 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Harlan went to LA and met with Alex Jensen. Alex is discussing the offer with his family and considering his options. There may have been some donors with Harlan; I don’t know. I just know that an offer is on the table.

Would Alex leave his team as they get ready to enter the playoffs? We need him now. If he is not willing to leave, I don’t…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Craig Smith Fired Today in the forum Basketball (Men) 4 weeks, 1 day ago

I believe it is the right decision. If your team is 350th in MBB in free throw shooting – you should be fired. However, I am not sure about the timing.

It is sad to me that the Ute basketball program which had so much rich history has to be rebuilt from scratch. It will not be an easy job.

ProudUte replied to the topic It's time for a major overhaul IMO in the forum Football 4 weeks, 1 day ago

That’s fair.

ProudUte replied to the topic It's time for a major overhaul IMO in the forum Football 4 weeks, 1 day ago

I do agree that not having a Cam Rising distraction will be a big plus in 2025.

ProudUte replied to the topic It's time for a major overhaul IMO in the forum Football 4 weeks, 1 day ago

I agree that Barton did not have a good season. I talked to his family just last week. He had never recovered from his 2023 injury and was a step slow. I hope to see the Barton from the 2023 again in 2025.

As far as the D-line is concerned – we do have Fano back and he is a stud IMO. But, we seem to lack experience in the middle. That’s…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic It's time for a major overhaul IMO in the forum Football 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Tony, I get what you are saying. BUT, other teams lose QBs and the offense still performs. In 2023 when we lost Rising, Arizona lost Ward. They went to their backup and ended up 10-2. Preparing a backup QB is the coach’s responsibility. We have not had a good backup QB in years.

Also, we had a lot more problems than just QB in 2024 IMO.…[Read more]

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