ProudUte

ProudUte replied to the topic BYU NIL in the forum Football 3 hours, 48 minutes ago

I think you are right about the donors paying big money if they continue to win. However, what I was referring to are the folks in Salt Lake putting a stop to “pay for play” if they see the values of their flagship school changing. They will not tolerate BYU becoming a party school. Just my opinion.

ProudUte replied to the topic BYU NIL in the forum Football 4 hours, 35 minutes ago

It appears to me that BYU donors are focusing mostly on basketball. This makes sense because you don’t have to get as many star players. The one donor said, “We will not be outbid.” Utah is going to have a difficult time competing with this.

What will stop this BYU NIL money? More issues like Retlaff. The powers that control BYU will not like…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic We have two offensive linemen projected in the forum Football 23 hours, 5 minutes ago

to go in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

They are projected to go 10 and 12 in next year’s draft. I cannot remember having two Utes taken in the first round in the same year.

This says a lot about the potential of our offensive line. According to many talking heads we have two of the best tackles in all f college football. Our three…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic What I think about the 2025 football season in the forum Football 2 days, 18 hours ago

Our offense should be better with a solid, experienced Oline leading the way for a dynamic QB. I worry a bit about the passing game because of our lack of experience at WR.

We have some talent on defense like Damunia, Barton, Johnson, Fano, Snowden, etc. However, it seems to me that we are thin, especially at tackle. We cannot afford any…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Retzlaff leaving TDS in the forum They So Poo Poo 2 days, 18 hours ago

I think BYU will be better in the long run with a new QB. They are lucky that they start with a very easy schedule, and the new QB can get acclimated. I suspect it will be Hillstead, and in the end, I think he will be more productive for BYU.

BYU does NOT handle the honor code the way it has in the past. Previously, you would be suspended for…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Position Group Rankings by Confidence Level in the forum Football 6 days, 21 hours ago

RBs too high and QBs too low IMO. Obviously, our Oline is the strength of this team. We need to take advantage of this strength. Hopefully, Dampier can have an outstanding season behind this line.

ProudUte replied to the topic Chinese hackers in the forum Ute Hub Site 1 week, 4 days ago

I love Greece. My favorite spot is Rhodes,

Have fun, Tony.

ProudUte replied to the topic 5-star OT Felix Ojo taking official visit to Utah in the forum Football 2 weeks, 1 day ago

I would love to get Felix, but he is predicted to go to Texas. Texas can offer him anything he wants when it comes to NIL. I’m not sure how we will be able to get this kid.

ProudUte replied to the topic Utah adds Finish point guard in the forum Basketball (Men) 3 weeks, 4 days ago

I hoped when Jensen was hired that we could tap into the Hanno Mattola pipeline. They played together from 97-99. I am not sure that this came through his connection with Hanno, but I think we will see a number of Finnish players at Utah during the Jensen era. (Mattola is a coach on the Finnish national team.)

ProudUte replied to the topic 2028 non conference football opponents announced in the forum Football 4 weeks ago

I like it because each week the opponent gets tougher. I think it is a great way to prepare for conference play. I do not like starting with UCLA this season. But it is what it is.

ProudUte started the topic Utah has the second highest rated offensive line in the country in the forum Football 4 weeks, 1 day ago

I heard this on the radio earlier today. I had to come home and verify it. I am stunned that only Alabama has an Oline ranked higher than ours. If this proves to be true, our offense should be very good this year. Also, according to this article, Fano is the TOP returning lineman in the country. This is some high praise.

PFF Ratings

But, I…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Big 12 pushing a single portal period in the forum Football 1 month ago

The Big 12 proposes a single portal period in January instead of two in December and April. I support this 100%. First of all, it can keep players on a team through a bowl game, and second, it is a pain for coaches to make changes to their roster after spring ball. I like it.

ProudUte started the topic Best basketball recruiting classes in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 month ago

I watched a video of nd interview about Alex Jensen today, and it reminded me of the amazing recruiting class he was a part of. The three top recruiting classes in Ute basketball history IMO are:

1994 – Alex Jensen, Brandon Jessie, Mike Doleac, Andre Miller, and Drew Hansen (4 of these guys were starters on the 1998 team that played for the…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Turbo Mode Enabled in the forum Ute Hub Site 1 month ago

Amazing!!!

ProudUte replied to the topic This doesnt sound good for anyone involved. RE: Retzlaff in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 month, 1 week ago

CB, as you would expect, is in an uproar. Many on the CB like to make excuses for everything bad that happens. The link below is a new low. even the CB.

It’s Utah’s fault Many on the CB like to make excuses for everything bad that happens. The link below is a new low for even the CB.

As many of you have mentioned – it is sad for all…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Bartle's projections for next year in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 month, 1 week ago

It’s kind of sad that it’s May 20th and we still need 4 more guys to fill the roster. I have no idea who may be available via the portal, but I would assume that it is slim pickings. Maybe we can find a player or two from Europe.

I am excited that Al Jensen from the Rick Majerus coaching tree will be our head coach. However, he got a very late…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic What does Vegas think about the 2025 FB season? in the forum Football 1 month, 1 week ago

Right now, they have three teams in the Big 12 at 8.5 wins: ASU, KSU, and Texas Tech.

That is a fairly low bar for a conference champion.

They have Utah and BYU at 7.5 wins. I think that is about right for Utah. I am a bit surprised that Vegas didn’t have BYU with more wins.

Who knows anything? In 2024, three of the four teams in the Big 12…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Honest Concern in the forum Football 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Well said, Miami. This echos my feelings.

For the first time in my life, I am thinking of taking a step back in my fandom. The 2024 season was very painful, and the 2023 season was not a lot better. I enjoyed the 1965 1-10 season more than this last season. This may seem odd, but the expectations were limited back in 75.

I have no idea…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Projected Depth Chart? in the forum Football 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Well done. Thanks for posing!

ProudUte started the topic D Tackle Dilan Battle commits to Utah in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago

He originally signed with LSU. He is part of the 2025 class. He was recruited by the big boys like LSU, Bama, Oregon, etc.

This is a nice pickup at a position we need.

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