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I absolutely do not think the Utes are better off without Whittingham. He and I are the same age, and I am a big fan. But we all have to leave what we love at some point, me the military after 37 years. However, I do believe he understands this and sees Ludwig as his best option, to go out on his own terms and as a winner.

Just sooner than later.

There were many, including myself, who were intrigued by the idea that Utah went after Rich Rodriguez. I expect if he had been successful, or if he is successful at Ole Miss, he would take a HC job if offered; so one or two years as an OC. Turnover again, albeit expected. And I expect Sark and McKoy might be similarly offered opportunities if…[Read more]

Looks like the Utes could do far worse than Mike McCoy. Ute history – I remember the Arizona Game, and the and the top 10 final ranking in 1994. Mike also QB’d the first back to back wins over BYU in over two decades, the famous pair of 34-31 wins. Those were two great years to be a Ute fan. Bring him on. – Props to Coach McBride as…[Read more]

Agreed

Raelon Singleton, who left Utah last year, had 2 receptions for 13 yards in his final game for Houston, and only 14 receptions, 221 yards, and three TDs for 2018. He could have done far better staying at Utah.

Mariner will probably not fare better, but I wish him good luck.

Three observations from the stands, other than turnovers.

1. WRs unable to get separation or unwillingness to come back to the ball

2. From the 2d QTR on NW’s defense looked like NIU’s faster to the running gaps, turning 7-8 yard runs into 2-3 yard runs

3. There was something in the DNA that failed last night. The team that held UW to 3 poi…[Read more]

Lots of Ute red everywhere around San Diego. Only saw one NW family leaving Denver Int’l yesterday morning. Lots of WU fans leaving DIA for John Wayne Airport, heading north. Interesting several UW fans are going to our game, this afternoon, before heading north for the Rose Bowl tomorrow.

He wont play til next year – my vote/expectation.  Next year is too big an opportunity to repeat and win the PAC-12. The Utes have enough to win the game today.  
 
Note: The weather may be a factor, however not favoring either team.   Heading off to the beach for a walk, breakfast then off to the stadium!

Me, my wife and son.  Staying on base.

QB 6-0, 185″ 2,197 yards, 68.5 completion percentage, 17 TDs, 3 INTs. Looks like a good JUCO quality athlete. I guess we must trust that the coaching staff saw something special.

Mostly decent offensive players, however as noted elsewhere on UteHub, transfers within the PAC-12 entail an additional year’s wait, unless the losing school agrees. Agreed about the degree, but obviously not their primary goal, at least not at CAL. Too bad for them.

Fair enough. But if Harding was their Number 1 choice, they would have announced. Harding may be selected, but as 2nd or 3rd choice, albeit the narrative will be that Harding was their 1st choice all along.

Not so sure it will be Harding, otherwise would not Whittingham have already announced? My bet is they’re considering candidates, who are currently preparing their current teams for a bowl. And now that the early signing period is over, what’s the immediacy.

Whittingham finds/interviews/recommends, Harlan works the contract/money. Generally in that order. All three must agree, to culminate the deal. I expect there is some compromise if their is a difference of opinion/interest. I’m not sure Wittingham or any coach had complete hire/fire decision authority, however the HC, is given great…[Read more]

I bought tickets through the UoU hoping to sit in the Utah Section closer to the field. I have pasted their response. I got tickets higher up, but with an offer to sit with NW fans.

Your ticket location for the SDCCU Holiday Bowl has been assigned. Unfortunately, we were unable to fulfill your order in the $125 – Plaza/Field Prime price level…[Read more]

Same for me!  I won’t be fooled again.

Technically Oregon could have been selected, and many others, in addition to Pace thought it would happen. Should he have been convinced? And, it happened at least once in recent years, notably when Utah was relegated to Las Vegas bowl (6th tie-in) when the Utes deserved at least Foster Farms Bowl (4th), considering the 17th ranked Utes were…[Read more]

We will see. But I expect Utah, ASU and Colorado (defense first teams) to pound down the competition over the next few years. Good for us, we won’t see Colorado until the last game of the year.