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ProudUte started the topic Cam Rising interview in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

I was in the car when I was listening to his weekly interview – so I am sure I have missed some of the things he said.

He said that he has not yet been cleared to play against Florida. BUT – he said that he is practicing 11 on 11 and could still go next week if cleared. Bill asked him if he was gaming everyone. He said that he was telling the…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Just heard that Cam has not medically cleared yet in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

This source (friend of Cam) also said that he believes Nate will start. That’s a twist.

Cam believes he is very close to being cleared and may play as soon as Baylor.

Take it for what it’s worth. There are so many rumors flying around. It will be interesting to see the depth chart tomorrow.

I am not trying to state this as a fact. But, I tho…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic So, what do you expect to see next Thursday? in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

For me:

– Barnes will start and Johnson will see action in select situations; i.e. third and short, red zone, etc. Whitt can say things are neck and neck. But, he has made his decision and they have started game prep with Barnes behind center. There is no way that they have not made their decision.

– We will of course be a run-first team.…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic If we lose in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

I agree it will affect us nationally to a point. But, if we lose next Thursday, life will go on.

For some reason, I feel good about this game. I did not feel good last year. I am not sure why I feel better considering our injuries. But, I do feel good about the game. I think we will win. If we happen to lose, life will go on and so will the…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic Notes from coaches show last night in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

Fall camp was productive but we had too many “soft tissue” type injuries. He hopes to have most players back for the game next week.

They have a blueprint they use to get the right number of reps for the starter without risking injuries. In the old days they practiced more and hit more. It is really watered down in comparison. There are no…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic So Johnson might start against Florida in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

Many offensive players have started or played significantly as a Freshman. In recent years look at Covey, Moss, and Simkins.

ProudUte replied to the topic So Johnson might start against Florida in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

His second year he was QB2 for Meyer. Elliot broke his wrist on the last offensive play of the TAMU game. Smith started the next week. When Elliot was healthy again, Smith remained the starter. Eliiot transferred out before the next season.

ProudUte replied to the topic Wondering if next years Baylor game will be kept as non-conference? in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

I thought the exact same thing.

ProudUte replied to the topic I find it amusing in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 year, 11 months ago

CB and their tweeter friends feel justified in doing anything they can to hurt Utah. They got to online polls and vote 100s of times. They refer to this as jimmering the polls. 75% of the CB posters are twisted individuals who believe that hate and spite are justified.

All that being said, I understand from friends and relatives that there are…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic Betting line just dropped to Utah -4.5 in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

Yep, they heard something.

ProudUte replied to the topic So Johnson might start against Florida in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

I tend to agree with you that Whitt is playing games like he always does. However, I do believe that Johnson is improving and the coaches are impressed. I suspect if Rising doesn’t go – Barnes will be the guy. However, If Rising does go, I would not be surprised that Johnson becomes QB2 as the season progresses. I have no inside information,…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic So Johnson might start against Florida in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

This article indicates that Whitt says that Barnes and Johnson are now neck and neck. Whitt also say that the offensive line starters have been named but he isn’t saying who.

The article suggests that we will not know who the starter is until the offense trots onto the field next Thursday. It may be one of three guys.

ProudUte started the topic Coach Harding talks about his 2023 offensive line in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

Article

This is a great article about the Utes’ offensive line. It also has a video showing Ute football players doing gymnastics including a double front flip by Bills. Watch the video, it is fun.

ProudUte replied to the topic I find it amusing in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 year, 11 months ago

I do not and will not post anything negative about their players, coaches, or their institution. I find that inappropriate and in fact there are many of their players and coaches that I like.

What pisses me off most about the CB and fellow tweeters is their attempts to belittle the Utes. They will do anything they can to try to make us look bad…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic ESPN SP+ rankings in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

I agree.

ProudUte started the topic ESPN SP+ rankings in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

This article ranks Utah’s offense as the 12 best and the defense 26th best. I find this interesting since I think most people believe Utah’s strength is on defense. Utah ranks 14th overall, just like the AP and coaches poll.

I think the offensive ranking assumes that Cam Rising will be our starting QB and that Kuithe will play. It’s nice to…[Read more]

ProudUte started the topic I find it amusing in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 year, 11 months ago

That the CB has many more posts about Cam Rising’s status than any Utah board. They have an obsession with anything Utah related.

ProudUte replied to the topic Which Player Are You Most Expecting To See Improvement? in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

I am a big Pepa fan. If he has lost some weight and is in better shape – he could have a great season.

I think Yassmin has a good chance to have a very good year. He is one tough dude to bring down.

Vaki could have an amazing season and Barton could be in the mix for PAC12 D player of the year.

ProudUte replied to the topic Bartle's weekly interview with Riley in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

I think some of us (including me) have under estimated Barnes athletic ability. Apparently, Barnes is as fast as Jackson. I don’t believe that Barnes has the field vision and moves that Cam has and Cam had proved to be a great runner. I don’t think Bartles was suggesting that Barnes is a better runner than Cam. I think he was saying that…[Read more]

ProudUte replied to the topic I am hearing great things about our safeties in the forum Football 1 year, 11 months ago

I am hearing the same thing about our nickle. Sounds like Vaki is locked in at safety. I heard someone compare him to Robert Johnson today. If he plays like RoJo – we have another very good safety. He played both ways in HS and was an excellent WR. We should be much better at safety this season and we have some depth too.

If Vaki and Bishop…[Read more]

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