Rick

I love this commitment. May be able to play both safety spots. No one will outwork the kid. Wants the U on his chest. We couldn’t let Luke go North or South. I think he’s as close to a sure thing as the higher rated safeties in this class.

It does make me wonder if the Bountiful kid may be committing elsewhere. I hope not.

I think Ryan will remind U fans of Jake Murphy and Cole Fotheringham. Just slating him in the “Rhino” role doesn’t do him justice. As Ghost says above – traditional TE.

Scalley likes two returners a lot – Nate Ritchie and Jonathan Hall. It’s possible that Tao Johnson could move over. Remember that we’ve had two incoming freshman play well at the spot over the last few years – Bishop and Ritchie. Nate, like so many others this year, struggled to get all the way back after an injury. Of course, he was also…[Read more]

Sorry Miami. My reading comprehension drops considerably later in the day.

Barton won’t leave. I don’t know that he’ll leave after next season. Like his brothers, he loves the U and the college experience. It will take a high draft evaluation for the NFL to grab his attention to consider early entry.

He’s a Ute until then.

I disagree completely with this take. Huntley improved because of Ludwig – not because of Troy Taylor. Have you talked with insiders about Troy Taylor’s time at the U? I’m going to leave that statement as oblique as it sounds.

Ludwig brought in an NFL-style offense and dramatically improved Huntley’s pro potential.

By the way, I give credit to…[Read more]

I’ve loved reading this thread. There are so many others that were terrific or had memorable moments.
-Mike Doleac
-Jeff Jonas
-Earl Williams
-Greg Deane
-Buster Matheney
-Angelo Robinson
-Mitch Smith
-Jerry Stroman
-Walter Williams
-Paul Afeaki
I could keep going. So many memories.

You may be right but Vele is a near carbon copy of Tim Patrick – big, great hands, runs good routes. I think he may be a possession receiver for the right team. He probably is an undrafted free agent as suggested above. Let’s hope his agent gets him with the right team because I think he could get a few years.

I don’t know Miami – long term injury or not, I think Ellis returns. He loves the environment and there are people in his ear telling him to enjoy college because the NFL is so different. By the way, Lander Barton will be having similar conversations after next season. He’ll be eligible and, I imagine, highly rated; but I wonder if his brothers…[Read more]

Isn’t it interesting how we see things? How can people see the same thing and interpret it so differently. How can people read the same tweet and interpret it so differently. Champ, I read that tweet – and knowing Scalley a little – I smiled to myself because I know he was truly troubled that he came off as turning his back on someone. I wouldn’t…[Read more]

Caliman,
If a few years go by and Isaac isn’t our starter I can see your prediction come true. He’ll want to start his last two or three seasons. Who wouldn’t?

Why go after this kid? What do we really know about an 18-year-old? Watching him play and listening to him thank his coaches and teammates yesterday following the championship left me…[Read more]

Or is he the next great safety? Looks to have the size and speed to be a free safety.

Tough crowd for Checketts. I do think he adds little to Utah football and basketball. Where he’s best in the market, in my opinion, is NBA coverage. I think he’s the most knowledgeable in our market and the most connected nationally. I think he does a nice job as an interviewer as well – across all sports. That’s something Bill Riley does a poor…[Read more]

Incremental improvement each game may be enough with this defense. The pick six was a terrible decision. The incomplete pass on our second-to-last possession on 3rd down was a panic throw in the face of a good rush but it has to be completed. If he does complete it the game is most likely over.

I love his toughness and there is no question he’s improving.

Damuni will do a terrific job filling in. Not saying we won’t miss him but we have players. Just like the D’line is dealing with Fano’s absence, the linebackers have the depth.

Chin,
I think we don’t know yet. I tend to agree with those that are critical of Glover. With or without good QB play this season I think he’s had ample opportunity. I do think the kid cares and works so hopefully he gets better. What I don’t know is how the freshmen ‘backs this season we’ll do. I’ve been told the same thing that others have…[Read more]

Absolutely Rick. Our two best running backs at pass protection are Micah Bernard and JaQuinden Jackson – in that order. Glover is improving. I’ve watched him pick up some blocks and miss others. He discussed it in a recent profile so he knows it’s an issue. If Jackson plays this week it will help pass protection significantly.

Did you see the piece in the Deseret News yesterday (I think)? Glover mentions that John Randle Jr. may get reps in the Oregon State game. It’s inferred that if JJ doesn’t play, Randle will get some reps. Glover praised his talent and work in the article. We’ll see.

I guess I haven’t read the posts of people saying Johnson can’t be QB1. I see enormous potential. If he does start again this week I hope Whittingham and Ludwig give him more of the playbook – or simply let him run more of what he knows. I like Nate. He’s improving and has significant potential.

I know some of us believe the coaches should have…[Read more]

You may be right Miami but I think he has the skillset to make the NFL and be more than a practice squad player – not there’s anything wrong with that.