stbone replied to the topic I guess this answers my question from early last week… in the forum Football 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Great point. That could definitely also be a consideration. Given how high-profile this would be, I could also see the uncertainty of trial along with the cost of losing being higher than normal.
stbone replied to the topic I guess this answers my question from early last week… in the forum Football 2 weeks, 2 days ago
It is usually to mitigate risk of the trial going sideways. Juries and trials can be very unpredictable. In my mind, the question is whether the prosecutor offered the deal because it was in the best interest of the community and the Lowe’s, or of the prosecutor’s career.
stbone replied to the topic I guess this answers my question from early last week… in the forum Football 2 weeks, 2 days ago
I agree 100%. (2)(a)(iii) “the actor knowingly created a great risk of death to another individual other than the deceased individual and the actor” would have been another easy path to aggravated murder.
stbone replied to the topic I guess this answers my question from early last week… in the forum Football 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Below is the list of prior convictions that can form part of aggravated murder. So, it isn’t any prior conviction, it has to be one of the list.
I agree they had good reason to charge him with aggravated murder. I don’t like the plea deal, but I’d guess it was done because they felt there were some weakness in the case that could lead to the…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic I guess this answers my question from early last week… in the forum Football 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Under the Utah code, certain prior convictions make a murder an “aggravated murder.” Because evidence of those prior convictions would be probative, the judge would absolutely allow that evidence. You can’t use evidence of prior crimes/offenses to indicate a person committed an offense, but in this instance, the evidence of prior conviction proves…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic Top CFB Head Coaches in the forum Football 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Everybody wishes the results were different last year, and there are things we wish had played out different. Also, there are some decisions that are inexplicable (e.g., giving practice reps to Cam instead of to NJ or BB).
Regarding a transfer portal QB – (1) I assume that they looked for one; and (2) Our NLI probably doesn’t allow deep-stacking…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic Joel Klatt’s way too early preseason poll – Utah #8 in the forum Football 1 month ago
Not taking anything away from Sione and Cole, but them paired together was a situation where the sum was less than the parts. (We were playing with two box safeties and no FS). Assuming that Tao can turn into a competent FS (and his ceiling appears to be ridiculously high), I expect our combined safety play to be better than last year.
stbone replied to the topic 50% of Total CFB viewership from only 18 brands from 2016-23 in the forum Football 1 month ago
That doesn’t explain why Utah’s viewership was higher that other Pac12 teams.
stbone replied to the topic Whitt ranked 3rd best coach in college football in the forum Football 1 month ago
The bowl games aren’t meaningless, but the 23 FSU players opting out of an NY6 bowl tells you that the games don’t mean nearly what they used to.
Other than the playoffs, bowl games are now just exhibition games. Of course you want to look good and you use it to develop your upcoming players, but with the opt-outs, the result of many bowls don’t…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic New committment. A very good RB. in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Here is the link to his 4.74 40 run:
https://www.nfl.com/videos/tavion-thomas-runs-40-yard-dash-at-2023-combine
stbone replied to the topic New committment. A very good RB. in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
His race is likely a huge factor in his lack of recruitment. In fairness, if he is truly a 4.5 40, that isn’t a middling time for a college (or NFL) running back. (At the combine, Zach Moss was 4.65 and TT was 4.75)
stbone replied to the topic New committment. A very good RB. in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
His hudl highlights aren’t lights-out in any athletic category. He has good speed (enough to attack the edge of defenses), but not awesome speed (He isn’t getting run down, but he isn’t blowing DB’s away either). He doesn’t show great highlight-reel shiftiness, but is almost never met square by any tackler. He doesn’t demonstrate great power, but…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic The beginning of the end of CFB as we know it in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I 100% agree with most of what you said. I am still mourning the PAC12 because of the trajectory that Utah was on. Given another 5-10 years in the PAC, and I think we would have solidified ourselves as the next Oregon (a non-blue blood school working into the top tier of teams).
IF the super league drastically cuts back on the portal and such,…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic The beginning of the end of CFB as we know it in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I can understand that perspective, but why don’t you just watch the NFL?
By choosing to watch college, you are accepting that you will be watching lower-quality football than you could be watching. But, some of the reasons for making that choice are the traditions, the excitement of watching players develop, and the excitement that, frankly,…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic The beginning of the end of CFB as we know it in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Honestly, I don’t know if I want Utah to be part of that super league. College football was more fun 10 years ago, and there is a chance that teams that get left out will revert back to something closer to what we had.
stbone replied to the topic Harlan thinks that 2023 was Whitt's best in the forum Football 1 month, 4 weeks ago
I think NIL will make it nearly impossible to keep a 2nd QB who is nearly ready. I think you will have situations like we will have next year with a high-ceiling freshman and a multiple-redshirt backup who may grow into the real deal. But, I can’t imagine a scenario (without a season ending injury) where any high-ceiling QB decides to sit and wait…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic Harlan thinks that 2023 was Whitt's best in the forum Football 1 month, 4 weeks ago
For what we are, I think we do a shockingly good job recruiting HS QBs. (Travis Wilson is listed as a 96-four star QB)
I think the problem is that we can’t recruit enough high-ranking volume to consistently develop QBs. Putting it a bit differently, so many top recruits don’t pan out at QB, and so to consistently get top notch QB play, you…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic Discussion Topic: Big 12 Foes in the forum Football 2 months ago
Since we are in the truck stop conference, can we get naked lady mud flaps with the drum and feather? Or maybe drum and feather truck nuts?
stbone replied to the topic Arizona hires Brent Brennan: San Jose State coach in the forum Football 2 months, 1 week ago
With their money situation, they are lucky to get him.
It is funny seeing all of the UA fans dogging on Jedd Fisch going to Washington. The real bad-men in this story are the administrators, just like in the PAC12 story. I don’t know how you accidentally lose 250 million dollars, but when you do, it has consequences. Losing your head coach is…[Read more]
stbone replied to the topic Taeshaun Lyons in the forum Football 2 months, 2 weeks ago
You don’t think Vele being the top target boosts his numbers? 70 receptions on the year is around 1.3 more receptions a game more than he had in 2022 as the number 2 target.