DataUte replied to the topic Another record setting year for Utah athletics revenues! in the forum Football 2 days, 8 hours ago
I had several professors that wrote the pre-eminent textbook in their field and they all confirmed they got pittance (like $1-2/book). Not bad if there is volume, but the publisher gets most of the money in the racket. For a $150-$200 book. But that was 20 years ago and not sure how the digital age works with all of that. I’m sure the professors…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic KW listed as the 3rd best coach going into 2024 per ESPN in the forum Football 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Of course there are several metrics: wins, development, recruiting, flashy/innovative offense/defense, culture. So, depending on many factors, hard to say who is ‘best’. So, is there anyone else that I would prefer over Whit AT Utah? Nope. Actual number doesn’t matter. Nice he continues to get recognition. Most coaches put him super high and do…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic Right on cue in the forum Football 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Could you imagine him saying what he probably really thinks? I have a QB1 and the only reason we will have a QB2 is because we can’t have 3 QB3s, haha. He’d love to have 3, 4 deep that he’s confident in, but it’s like most schools, you probably have confidence in 1.75 QBs (hoping for 2.5 …). Sounds like Rose has great talent but isn’t as fast…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic My future dream-team coaching staff in the forum Football 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Current urban has lost his OCD edge. The same reason he was good (at Utah, Florida, Ohio St.) was also what made him have health issues – he wants to control everything (which turns out good for team success). I think with some mellowing, and all this NIL mess, he wants no part in coaching – makes plenty from FOX with less stress.
DataUte replied to the topic How do we feel about Snoop joining the Browns? in the forum Football 1 month, 1 week ago
I feel like he could’ve been a backup for a couple other teams for more than the league minimum. I know Philly was looking but then got Pinkett. I guess Ravens were ready to move along. I think Browns could pan out, but I don’t think he really has a shot at starting there so I’m mostly disappointed he had to sign for the league minimum. Backups…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic AT LEAST IT'S NOT EXACTLY A ROAD GAME DAY!!!!! in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 month, 1 week ago
Because we are still new kid on the block. jk
DataUte replied to the topic I think it might be time to admit what we all fear… in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 month, 1 week ago
I don’t get all the doom and gloom. Can’t win in Utah anymore? Come on. 18 wins ain’t nothing. Middle of the conference is not ‘bad’. Just in comparison with the glory days 20+ years ago. Coach K had 5 20 win seasons (2 NCAA inc. sweet 16, 3 NIT). Boylen had 1 20 win season (1 NCAA, 1 CBI qf), Giac had 29 wins with Majerus leftovers and NAA sweet…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic Runnin Ute Player Inventory in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Big 12 basketball I would posit is deeper than SEC football. You could join the SEC and draw a favorable schedule. Or an absolutely miserable one. UGA’s schedule last year was a joke. I guess with the expanded league, you have a few more good teams, so there would just shift to 4 almost guaranteed losses from 2 with 2-3 50/50 (at this point in…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic Laumea and Bishop score well at combine in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
He’s got the circle, triangle, square, AND flick left/right moves.
DataUte replied to the topic IT'S GAME DAY!!!!! in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 month, 3 weeks ago
They kind of need to win the next 3 (Qaudrant 3) games to have a chance for the tourney I would think. Then they either need to beat Oregon and/or 1st round of conference tourney to get to 20 wins just to keep that chance on the edge of the bubble (last 4 in or last 4 byes). Anything less than a 4-1 end likely means NIT at best.
DataUte replied to the topic Playoff teams under proposed 3-3-2-2-1 model in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Well, the 2nd place team usually makes sense (loser of CCG) but could be someone who doesn’t make the CCG (not sure if this is the case anymore as divisions seem to be going away). But you still need rankings for #3 in the SEC and B1G as well as the 3 at-large bids.
DataUte replied to the topic CFP meeting today expected to get interesting in the forum Football 2 months ago
Fox and ESPN aren’t going to be happy paying Illinois, Indiana, Northwestern, Maryland, Rutgers, Vandy, Arkansas
Yeah, how long do these conferences keep these teams around other than for ‘easy’ wins? Seems costly, but gotta buy wins somewhere/somehow. Seems like in conference expansion, there is a need for contraction or sluffing off some of t…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic Utah needs to embrace being “the villain” in the forum Football 2 months ago
Last time anyone noticed them
DataUte replied to the topic Utah needs to embrace being “the villain” in the forum Football 2 months ago
I feel more pity or meh than ‘liked’.
Mizzou – I just haven’t really ever heard anyone with a strong opinion either way about MO (or St. Louis, etc.).
Rutgers – probably just NY/NJ connections?
KU – feel bad they are bad for so long that when they show some promise, people get excited (but I think people want BB to lose).
Boise? disagree -…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic Utah needs to embrace being “the villain” in the forum Football 2 months ago
Sometimes I wonder if sites like this even know if Utah is not in Provo or BYU isn’t in SLC. I think there sometimes is a mix. But if it’s hated teams vs hated fans, that’s fine with me. Utah was the BCS buster, UCF claimed a natty, Liberty is, well Liberty. The rest are generally past or present powerhouses so people want them to lose. Utah might…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic 2024 schedule – Hot off the press in the forum Football 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Looking forward to it this year, and yes, it’s the last game of the season
DataUte replied to the topic 2024 schedule – Hot off the press in the forum Football 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Probably better for TV to have them spread out, but I don’t like it. But I’ll deal with it because I’m a fan. I’ll just act like an entitled brat for a little bit, stomp my feet, and nothing will change. Ok, I’m just visiting my 2 and 4 year old niece/nephew, so maybe it’s rubbing off.
DataUte replied to the topic 2024 schedule – Hot off the press in the forum Football 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Traveling that week is what puts pause in my plans, even with parents that live in FL half the year, 2 cousins that went to UCF. It went from me traveling to having to consider taking the whole family but it’s also the start of my Senior’s last basketball season so she will refuse to go. So either split family or watching this one on the couch.…[Read more]
DataUte replied to the topic 2024 schedule – Hot off the press in the forum Football 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Texas/OU was played mid-Oct because of the Texas State Fair
DataUte replied to the topic Will I need ESPN+ for Utah football and what’s the best route to get it? in the forum Football 3 months ago
I have bundled Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+. I pay about $27 a month. I use an AMEX Blue Everyday card and they give me like $7 back for the bundle plus 6% cash back.
I had Hulu before, then added commercial free. I got Disney+ for the kids right before it came out and got it for like $4/mo for 2 years by paying up front. But had to wait for that to expire…[Read more]