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Just came across this article, from a few days ago.  From ESPN+ discussing draft picks.
“Some defensive front players who had fluctuated in draft projections ended up going late in the first round, including Florida State’s Jermaine Johnson (No. 26, New York Jets) and Utah’s Devin Lloyd (No. 27, Jacksonville). Both had been pegged as potential…[Read more]

From today’s Athletic
First round
19. Arizona Cardinals: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah
The tape of last year’s Rose Bowl is a good example of why CJ Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are well-liked by NFL scouts. But the same could be said for Phillips, who gave up a few plays but whose cover talent, including an interception, was impressive vs. the…[Read more]

We are flying into SLC tomorrow, then will drive to Lehi.  How are the roads?  We only get occassional snow in our town.

“A source told ESPN that Washington made every effort to schedule BYU, but the Cougars declined.”
See Heather Dinich’s article.  

From today’s Oregonian

Utah, Dec. 5 at Rice-Eccles Stadium
2019 game: Utes, 52-7 in Corvallis
Key losses: QB Tyler Huntley, RB Zack Moss, DE Bradley Anae
What to know: Oregon State won’t see the same defense as it did in 2019, when Utah’s pressure overwhelmed the Beavers on the way to a 52-7 win. Only two defensive starters return,…[Read more]

ESPN has Utah #49.  It is a formula approach to determine the teams.

If you subscribe to the Athletic, check out the article on Anae.  
 

 
https://collegefootballnews.com/2019/01/2018-final-ranking-of-all-130-head-coaches-how-good-were-their-seasons/5

Nice write up on former Ute All American

Longtime Cal football announcer calling it a career

This is from an Army FB fan friend of mine.  I love Utah’s razzle dazzle.  1957 game.

https://www.oregonlive.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/10/3ea0caf9772145/who-are-the-highest-and-lowest.html#incart_2box
 

When commenting on the 57 yd TD pass to Nacua in today’s SF Chronicle.
“Not a lot of guys can make that throw,” Shaw said.

Good article on Joe Williams and his attempt to make the roster this year for the 49ers.
https://theathletic.com/458034/2018/08/04/joe-williams-opens-up-about-his-progress-and-his-battle-to-make-the-49ers-roster/
 

Maybe this was already posted but I saw it on 247 for his top 25.
 
Steele: “The Pac-12 South is wide open and Utah has QB Huntley, RB Moss, a veteran oline, a Top 25 defense and my No. 1 rated special teams. This team is capable of double-digit wins and will contend in the South.”
247Sports take: Utah is one of the more undervalued teams…[Read more]

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ranking-all-130-college-football-head-coaches-2017
 
KW #15

Independence High’s Dyson drafted to skydive with Army Golden Knights

A great read.