UteButters

I accidentally let this slip on here about a week ago …

Landen botched his opportunities this spring. Started spring strong then digressed really badly through spring. Drops were a major issue with him and the coaches lost trust.

He never took advantage of the opportunities given and younger players (Hunter Andrews) emerged and took his r…[Read more]

This thread is mind boggling to me … I understand limiting expectations but even limiting expectations Utah is still a top 5 team in this conference! Health is the only thing that would derail that!

Williams, Zipperer, Davis, Whittemore are the top receivers. It’s possible King enters the portal because of digression in spring.

The only good DE? That’s not true. Dillon, Holtzclaw, Fitzgerald and Daley are good.

No

Hunter Andrews has found his home. And TE’s are most definitely used in this offense.

I love the role they have Nate playing. The role fits his skillset perfectly. Nates going to play a similar role to how New Mexico used Sol-Jay Maiava-Peters (Former BYU QB turned athlete for New Mexico). Sol-Jay played some wildcat, Running back, and receiver for New Mexico.

I appreciate that this offensive staff is willing to be creative with…[Read more]

Expect Shemwell to enter the portal too. Utahs been cross training Snowden and Scooby inside and outside. Jason Stokes will be in the rotation at corner. The 3 transfer corners are performing good as well. Jackson Bennee is going to be someone to pay attention for either safety or Nickel. He’s a walk on but will most definitely have a s…[Read more]

Way good looking! Nice work!

Fair feelings … until proven on the field it’s just hype.

That said this running back room is going to surprise some people. It’s not a finished room either. Guillory will be here in the summer and I expect the staff to add another back after spring.

Right now they’re performing really well though.

Yes the whole room is new.

The team has been having voluntary practices for a while now. These voluntary practices are mainly focused on install.

QB: B … Dampier is solid but needs to improve consistency throwing the ball. The backups are up in the air … Nate Johnson is playing receiver, but he’s a good security blanket for the group.

RB: B+ to A- … The backs are performing well right now. Solid all around group. Arguably our best running back room since 2021.

WR/TE: C+ to B- … Z William…[Read more]

Lander was hurt all last year. Zero concern about him this year. Utah has the best linebacking room in the B12

I have the opposite opinion. Last year was extremely disappointing, but fans ran out a competent backup from 2023 for a true freshman. The fact we banked on true freshman Isaac Wilson to pick up Ludwig’s scheme was an absolute flop by the coaching staff! That being said …

2023 was an absolute success of a season with the circumstances given. 8 w…[Read more]

I understand the frustrations with the NIL/Transfer Portal era cause I feel it myself. It’s definitely a hard landscape to be a fan in.

Losing Calhoun was absolutely a loss. He most likely would’ve been penciled in as a starter for Utah this next season. So yes, he’s a loss.

Losing a “healthy” Kenan would also be a loss. But, fortunately we’re n…[Read more]

You think Keenan was going to be counted on to contribute for us this upcoming season? Talk about rinse and repeat if the coaches relied on an injured player to return and play meaningful reps!

The kid won’t even be ready to play until HOPEFULLY the beginning of the actual season … even then, it’s not guaranteed he would be healthy or ready…[Read more]

Best for both him and Utah.

Most people, AND Ute fans have forgotten just how well coached and good Utah is when healthy.

Utah will surprise people next year. I hope Utah is disrespected all off season cause they play better in the underdog role.

But I 100% expect Utah to be in contention for the B12 championship in November. IF Utah is healthy, they will be as good or…[Read more]

At the end of the day who cares? Give me guys who want to be a Ute! If Snowden wants to go to BYU for extra money then so be it! Snowden won’t fix their O line or D line which is by far their biggest area of need going into next year.

With or without Snowden, Utah will have a top 25 defense …

The issues for Utah falls completely on their hea…[Read more]