Staples replied to the topic Big 12 Schedule 2024-2027 in the forum Football 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Overall I like it. Maybe I’m of the minority opinion on here, but I do like that Utah/BYU is a protected rivalry. The games themselves are fun – a lot of the stuff surrounding them not so much. I also like that they seem to have taken into account the home/away rotation we were on with our fellow Pac-12 refugees. It’s a simple thing, but could…[Read more]
Staples replied to the topic Utah MBALL 4 of 5 remaining scheduled contests are currently Quadrant 1. in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 3 months ago
Opportunities are there, but also means that’s a tough closing stretch. I’m hoping for two out of five, which likely means beating USC at home and picking up one road game over either ASU or Colorado. I know we beat Arizona already this year, but doing it twice in one season, especially on the road and with them coming off a loss, isn’t likely.…[Read more]
Staples started the topic 2 tickets for Cal game in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 3 months ago
I have two tickets to the Cal game on Sunday that I won’t be using and I’d like to give them to someone that would use them. Row 11, just to the right of the basket, nearest the Ute bench. Parking pass for Lot D included. Shoot me a message if you’re interested.
Staples replied to the topic Basketball season in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 3 months ago
I would say there has been a definite uptick in attendance. Not enough to fill the lower bowl just yet, but it’s getting there.
Staples replied to the topic Utah MBALL at Oregon State Today 9p MT — Quadrant 3 game in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 3 months ago
Any hope of the Utes getting back on the bubble rests on that trend continuing. Have to beat the Beavs tonight and take care of business against the Bay Area schools next week. Everything else is quad 1 or 2 games.
Staples replied to the topic Good win for Hoops squad tonight in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 3 months ago
Take advantage of the shuttle service they started this year. We park up by Eccles Broadcasting and take the shuttle and it works great. General parking is across the street from the softball field (by the roundabout) and it’s a short walk down to the shuttle stop. I know they also have a Guardsman shuttle but I’m not as familiar with that one.
Staples replied to the topic SL Bees moving to Daybreak. in the forum MLB 1 year, 4 months ago
I get why they’re moving, the area is seemingly more worse every year, but I’m still sad to see the end of Smith’s Ballpark. One of the best views in baseball and for simply a venue to watch a game, it was great. I’ll still try to make it out to games once the new stadium opens, but as a Davis County resident it won’t be nearly as convenient.…[Read more]
Staples replied to the topic One of our old conference-mates is doing quite well this season in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 4 months ago
Too much history with the Lobos to give you a thumbs up on this – but I won’t give you a thumbs down.
Staples replied to the topic Fan Turnout in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 4 months ago
I’ve been to every home game this season save one, and I definitely agree about the students. There have been some dreadful turnouts from the MUSS, though it does seem to be getting better. Public interest is harder to gauge because based on some things I’ve seen on Twitter (thus take it with a grain of salt), there aren’t a lot of tickets…[Read more]
Staples replied to the topic favorite stat from last night's game in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 4 months ago
15th in the country if you use total rebounding %, which is probably a better measure since it adjusts for different tempos. Also 3rd in the country in eFG% defense behind Tennessee and Houston. Getting teams to miss and then grabbing the rebounds seems to be working so far 🙂
Staples replied to the topic Fan Turnout in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 4 months ago
Season ticket holders not showing up is definitely an issue. The entire rest of the row next to our seats hasn’t been to one game this season, yet those tickets don’t show up as available if someone was trying to get tickets to a game.
Staples replied to the topic 15, 22, 53 in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
Still blows me away that Kincaid wasn’t even a finalist for the Mackey Award.
Staples replied to the topic MBB Wins at Cal in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 4 months ago
It’s not the shooting that worries me, it’s the turnovers from a season long perspective. You’re right about the defense keeping us in games, if you look at the numbers we have outshot every single opponent this season (based on eFG%) but one – BYU. But we’ve only been better than our opponents in turnover percentage in 5 games (including last…[Read more]
Staples replied to the topic Utah MBALL projected in First Four Out in Lunardi's bracket in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 4 months ago
That Arizona win will continue to pay dividends. If Utes can hold serve at home and steal a couple more on the road, the tournament suddenly becomes a real possibility.
Staples replied to the topic Utah Valley University just beat byu for the second straight year in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 year, 5 months ago
Certainly helps that we have Burgess in the fold now.
Staples replied to the topic Identity Basketball? in the forum Football 1 year, 5 months ago
Poor shooting by the opposition has happened enough times to not be a coincidence by now. This team is winning with defense and just enough offense most of the time. Not always the prettiest, but it’s an easy team to get behind because they battle.
Staples replied to the topic 2022 Satisfaction Level in the forum Football 1 year, 5 months ago
This is an excellent point. Probably not much excitement for the bowl and a whole lot of looking back at what might have been. On a grading scale, I’m giving this season an A- currently (and if we win the Rose Bowl that probably becomes a solid A). If your scenario had played out, it’s probably a B/B- grade.
Staples replied to the topic ESPN in the forum Football 1 year, 6 months ago
This is probably my bias showing from being a San Francisco Giants fan, but I like Flemming (he and the legendary Jon Miller share radio broadcasts for the Giants.) Gilmore on the other hand … meh.
Staples replied to the topic I know football is #1, but we did play basketball last night in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 6 months ago
Based on the crowd last night, might be a while before that happens. Late tip, bad opponent, plenty of excuses for why people weren’t there, but it was still a pretty pathetic showing. The MUSS is great in football but they were no-shows for the most part. One thing BYU and Utah State definitely have over us in basketball is student participation.
Staples replied to the topic I know football is #1, but we did play basketball last night in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 year, 6 months ago
The guy that jumped out to me was Mike Saunders Jr. Brings a quickness that we have not seen in a while and plays solid on-ball defense. He and Worster should complement each other well at the point.