UteFanatic replied to the topic We’re a “false team” in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
1. The score wasn’t 45-30, it was 46-45.
2. Tulane is a pretty dang good team this year.
3. USC still had 11 wins, and a prolific offense with a Heisman QB.
Don’t pretend that beating USC isn’t an accomplishment. It was two good wins for Utah.
UteFanatic replied to the topic We’re a “false team” in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
If Utah is a “false team” then there is a whole hell of a lot of teams more “false” than Utah. Like 100 more.
UteFanatic replied to the topic What needs to improve to take that next step? in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
Utah is getting more talented each and every year. We just nabbed a top 20 recruiting class for the first time ever. The most glaring thing is the lack of elite wide receivers.
This is the one area that has been devoid of talent for too long now and it’s not getting better. It’s awesome when we have elite TEs and they stay healthy, but guys that…[Read more]
UteFanatic replied to the topic Nate Johnson the future of the team? in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
You never know about a player until they get a shot under the lights. The coaches don’t always get it right. Just like when they started Brewer over Rising last year when that was obviously a terrible decision in hindsight.
I’m frustrated because we know what Bryson is, and he was never going to lead Utah to a victory in that game. I would rather…[Read more]
UteFanatic replied to the topic This makes four straight bowl losses, correct? in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
Yeah, it sucks but we’re not playing .500 teams like Indiana and West Virginia anymore. We’ve been better during the regular season, so we’ve been getting better bowl opponents.
Don’t worry, though. There will likely be a significant regression next season so we’ll get another mediocre bowl opponent and probably win.
UteFanatic replied to the topic We’re a “false team” in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
This is a bit of an overreaction. Utah is not a “false team”. Rather, they are a good but not elite team. Utah is still punching above its weight talent-wise. The last two Rose Bowls were against teams that recruit multiple 5 star athletes every year and have good, proven coaches. Losses shouldn’t be a surprise. In fact, they should be…[Read more]
UteFanatic replied to the topic Gotta say it and I know it comes when I’m being irrational. in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
I’ll never forgive the coaching staff for not putting in Johnson after the Barnes interception. He was never going to lead Utah back. I doubt Nate could have either, but given the choice between a limited, game-manager walk on and an elite athlete like Johnson, it’s a no brainer.
Just let Johnson run a read option every play.
UteFanatic started the topic TCU wins. in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
I was wrong about them. Thought they would get smoked by Michigan. They’ve got a pretty good squad.
Probably not good enough to beat Georgia, but maybe they’ll surprise there too. Seems like the stars are aligning as they occasionally do for the underdog.
UteFanatic started the topic TCU choking. in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
If TCU loses this game, it’s going to go down as an all time choke job.
UteFanatic started the topic Maybe the Big10 teams are overrated. in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago
Michigan looking outmatched so far.
UteFanatic started the topic Next year's schedule is rough. in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
It’s possible that Utah could be a better team and end up with a worse record than this year.
@ Baylor
@ UW
@ Org St
@ SC
@ UoAHome
Florida
UCLA
Oregon
ASU
Cal
CU— Rev Utah (@rev_utah) December 30, 2022
UteFanatic started the topic *TRIGGER WARNING* conference bowl game record discussion ahead… in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
Trigger warning because there are some folks here that experience extreme mental anguish when the topic of conference bowl records is discussed. Wouldn’t want someone to have a nervous breakdown.
Pac12 is now 3-1 in bowl games, including a win over #20 Texas.
This conference is much improved from last year. With all the returning QB…[Read more]
UteFanatic started the topic Big12 sucks! in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
Big12 is now 1-4 in bowl games. Poverty conference.
My guess is TCU gets absolutely smoked by Michigan.
UteFanatic started the topic Former Ute QB Peter Costelli transferring again in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
Troy QB Peter Costelli has entered the transfer portal, @247SportsPortal has learned. A four-star recruit in the 2021 class, Costelli transferred to Troy this offseason from Utah.https://t.co/0yPDSspt5T
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) December 21, 2022
UteFanatic started the topic Junior Angilau to Oregon in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
Dang. Was really hoping he’d come to Utah.
🚨BREAKING🚨 Texas transfer OT Junior Angilau has committed to Oregon.
More: https://t.co/Q4h9N1cmVd pic.twitter.com/V1GJzD8LrP
— On3 (@On3sports) December 21, 2022
UteFanatic started the topic BYU hires another former Utah player/coach in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
Sione Po’uha, former Utah defensive line coach. BYU doing everything possible to emulate the success of Whittingham. Can’t blame them for trying, I guess.
Sione stepped down as Utah’s defensive line coach last January. His reason at the time was coaching was not conducive to a healthy work/life balance; also said working for Whittingham was “too…[Read more]
UteFanatic started the topic BYU is down BAD! in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 year, 4 months ago
BYU coaches are now buying into the narrative that Utah is offering up NIL deals they don’t intend on following through on. This is really embarrassing for Fesi to have bought into the Dick Harmon/Cougarboard circle-jerk narrative.
I can’t tell you how much I LOVE that Utah’s recruiting successes is bothering them. They are…[Read more]
UteFanatic replied to the topic To the surprise of absolutely no one… in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
Corrected. Thanks.
UteFanatic started the topic To the surprise of absolutely no one… in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
UCLA board of regents approves move to the Big10. Will probably have to pay Berkeley money and implement student athlete welness provisions to compensate for the increased travel burden.
UteFanatic started the topic NIL in the forum Football 1 year, 4 months ago
There’s been a lot of talk on Twitter, radio, and message boards about whether Utah’s recruiting class is, in part, due to NIL offers. Obviously, the success of the last two seasons factors is probably the biggest reason. Good players want to play for good teams and Utah is doing well right now.
There have been some ridiculous numbers being…[Read more]