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Buk Mawut Buk, now 25, pleaded guilty to Lowe’s murder and the attempted murder of a woman injured in the shooting on Sept. 26, 2021, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said. Police say he fired multiple shots at the two during a heated argument after the football player asked Buk’s friends to move their car.

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Heading to SMU – according to 247.

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When I first saw Ja’Quinden run, he reminded me of Eric Dickerson, both with a upright, darting running style. If he does end up at SMU, I expect they may see the similarities. Potential – who knows, JJ may not be able to pound it out. Dickerson had a running partner however, Craig the other half of the ‘Pony Express’.

Erik Dickerson’s Running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClXMD5YgVwk

Not so fun fact: Unfortunately I had to watch Jim McMahon’s ‘Miracle’ last second touchdown pass to Clay Brown in the 1980 Holiday bowl, giving the Zoob’s their first bowl win (46-45) over SMU. Craig not Dickerson was the co-MVP with Jim McMahon.

McMahon’s Hail Mary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmeLZ-nGCFA

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Performance on the field should absolutely determine all-conference teams. But for my money, Bishop’s dominating performance, on-the-field IQ and leadership, relentless effort, should be rewarded. He was 1st team quality. If he returns for 2024 he will prove it.

And Bullock over Bishop, really? For the last two seasons, I’ve joked that teams purposely ran the ball, and passed in No. 7’s direction. No way with Bishop, no way.

Measurables, talent, fine. And Bullock, agreed, he will be rewarded with a high draft selection. However, Bishop regardless of his draft position, will outperform, many that precede him in the draft, including Bullock. In five years Bishop will be force on the field in the NFL.

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Pre-season expectation: 9 win year, including a bowl game (expecting the Las Vegas Bowl)

Otherwise:

1. Beat the P12 Killers USC & UCLA – done! Bonus one of the OR/WA games.
2. Win a 3rd PAC-12 Championship – Unlikely, but reasonable.
3. Win the Rose Bowl – The Dream!
4. Go to the Playoff – The Fantasy!

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What is expected of Cam and Kuthie, when and if they ever return? How they played in 2021/22? Really? How can we ever expect them to play with such abandon and fierceness again, considering their past injuries. What lessor version of themselves would we be happy with, particularly if when they get banged up.

Better to have never planned or relied on their return. I say with the deepest respect and gratitude for what they brought to the program, but fearing for their long-term health.

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The alternative is that Whittingham remains for another two, three, five+ years. Like Bill Snyder and Kirk Ferentz, his is devoted to his team and college football.

He has the support from the AD, boosters, the local and national media, respect of the larger network of coaches, most fans, and most importantly Utah Ute coaches and players. He has a proven (if imperfect) system, he is healthy, and more importantly

he

likes his coaches and players.

What remains is his family, and his life goals. More family time, yes. More time on the golf course, his bikes? not so worried.

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The cost of holding off on Rising in 2023, assures his QB1 position for 2024. Not many coaches (or players) have the commitment and patience. Lets hope it works in 2024.

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You have our gratitude.

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Congrats, retired in 2017, UofU ROTC 1985.