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As usual in the program, development of newcomers will be key. The tougher non-conference schedule could (hopefully) help with that by the time Pac-12 play rolls around. I expect them to exceed media expectations because they do so every year, but not sure a top 4 finish is in the cards this year.

My initial thought was 2004, but that really was before the stat existed. But it has happened twice, 2005 (O-28 D-59) and 2006 (O-34 D-41).

Catch 22 there. He definitely lowers his head and leads with the crown of the helmet to the chest … but if he keeps his head up he hits him in his freaking facemask. I’ve given up even hoping to know what targeting is anymore – except for one case: in no universe was Chase Hansen’s hit against Colorado targeting.

Already happened once.

Absolute worst case scenario would be us somehow losing. Otherwise it’s injuries.

Honestly I could easily see that happening with the Power conferences. Do away with scholarships and the premise of the student athlete and instead college football becomes a true minor league for the NFL. Salaries would essentially be the same value as the scholarships but the athletes could decide if they wanted to avail themselves of the…[Read more]

I did appreciate that our defense has its own sponsor now. “Please welcome the defense back onto the field…” That was a new one.

That 1988 victory was shocking! Up to that point I had never seen Utah beat BYU and wasn’t sure I ever would(I was technically alive in 1978, but 3 year olds tend to not recognize the significance of victories in rivalry games.)
Might still be my favorite BYU game memory all these years later.

Keith Van Horn had a rather epic Twitter rant last night on the subject of highly rated players and Majerus. Suffice it to say, some could handle Majerus and all that he entailed, and others couldn’t. I’m not sure Big Rick would make it in today’s game. Van Horn mentioned David Jackson specifically:…[Read more]

My hope is that the current state of the basketball program is not as bad as it looks from the outside. These kids are coming in on recruiting trips, talking with the current players, maybe have an insight that we don’t have, and are still choosing to come here. But yeah, we need to get these guys to stick around! If they do, future is looking bright.

Yep, been my argument for a little while now. Play BYU and Utah State on a 4 years/2 years rotation. I know I’m in the minority on here in that I like the traditions of the local rivalries but realistically you should only be playing one in-state game every year. Throw in another G5 school and a P5 opponent and you’ve got a decent OOC schedule…[Read more]

And since I want to shake up the status quo by throwing Utah State into the mix, I need to vote for Aggies? Spencer Cox just earned my vote!

Aside from football, why wouldn’t we play them in every sport? Particularly in basketball I’m still of the mindset that we should maintain the local rivalries, including Utah State and Weber. Do we run the risk of losing a road game here and there? Sure, but it’s highly doubtful that a loss in Logan or even Ogden is going to be the sole…[Read more]

Nope, in my opinion the NCAA got this one wrong, at least in the severity of the punishment. New rules allow for a player to sign with an agent (at least in a limited capacity) and still return to school. The problem in this case was the paperwork wasn’t filed properly (probably not helped by the Cougars coaching turnover at the time.) He owned…[Read more]

I’ll definitely at least give this a listen, something I’ve done less and less of when it comes to local sports radio as of late. In my opinion Checketts and Riley were the best pairing in Utah radio so bringing him back to 700 is intriguing.

Nice post and totally agree, all 3 major programs in the state look to be in excellent shape when it comes to QB.

I ate at Red Robin last night … and that is a horrifying story.

Not too worried about it, Barefield tested the waters last year, Collette the year before that, and both came back. The fact that Jayce Johnson’s name is also there is ….. interesting. Couple that with the report in the Trib that reportedly Johnson feels he should be more involved in the offense and methinks that he has a higher opinion of his…[Read more]

It will probably make us more aggressive in our play calling inside the 40 since we won’t have a near guarantee of 3 points.

Interesting that you mention that because I was discussing the midfield logo with my Dad at the Spring game. Personally I’d go with the drum and feather, but I wouldn’t have any problem if they went with the interlocking U’s.