Yergensen replied to the topic One single play that changed the trajectory of the program in the forum Football 9 hours, 35 minutes ago
Yergensen’s 50+ yard FG in 1993 to beat BYU 34-31 in Provo. It turned the tide on the rivalry, which was one-sided for 20 years. It started Utah’s evolution into a football school and the program it is today.
SDS trajectory peaked in 1996 and has fallen over the same time as Utah’s rise. It’s foundational to be the alpha in your own state.
Yergensen started the topic Ephraim Asiata in the forum Football 1 day, 20 hours ago
Any insight or inside information on why we didn’t sign Ephraim?
Legacy kid, good talent and clearly works thru adversity.
Yergensen replied to the topic Utah Mountain Meadow Marauders in the forum Professional Sports 6 days, 11 hours ago
I would suggest Skinwalkers, but we don’t need any curses on top of our small market challenges. So, Soakers it is.
Seriously though, I like Utah Saints a tribute to 1990’s electronic music duo and you know…the Mormons. I also like Cutthroats or Yeti (not Yetis)
Yergensen replied to the topic Tracking Transfer Portal News in the forum Football 1 week, 1 day ago
Whoa! Cormani McClain, that would be, as they say, a huge get.
@MDUte – do we have ties to the Miami RB that you posted is in the portal?
Yergensen replied to the topic Now spring practice is over – what do you think… in the forum Football 1 week, 2 days ago
I think our RB problem statement is that is unclear whether we currently have a bona fide Utah RB1.
Job description of Utah RB1: workhorse, physical yet big play capable, 3-down back (run, block, catch).
Yergensen replied to the topic Pope to UK? in the forum They So Poo Poo 1 week, 6 days ago
They’re coming for Burgess. Will he let down millions of Mormons a second time?
Yergensen started the topic Mikey Matthews transfer reason in the forum Football 2 weeks, 2 days ago
“I decided to transfer because I felt the offensive scheme wasn’t right for me. They don’t throw the ball a lot.”
Yergensen started the topic Right on cue in the forum Football 3 weeks ago
Whit from today on the QB2 battle: “It’s a dead heat,” Whittingham declared. “I would say it’s as dead of heat as it could be right now, but they’re both getting better, which is key.”
For anyone following, the battle has moved from neck and neck last week to dead heat, deadest of heats. Looks like another QB battle going down to the wire.
Yergensen replied to the topic Coach Smith in the forum Basketball (Men) 3 weeks, 1 day ago
100 pts, Big Rick rolling in his grave.
Defense travels, this team doesn’t.
Yergensen replied to the topic I'm confused about our QB situation in the forum Football 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Whit’s defaults on any QB race, “Dead heat”, “neck and neck” and “too close to call.”
Now Whit has trouble evaluating QB, he’s turnover averse and a defensive coach. At the same time we were told by insiders the Rising & Bentley QB battle, which according to Whit came down to a photo finish, was never close all along and Whit knew it was Ris…[Read more]
Yergensen replied to the topic Update on week two of Spring ball in the forum Football 1 month ago
OnlyU, I’m sure you know this already. Some of his FSU game highlights show some nasty blocking. It may not show up in practice as it would be friendly fire, but he could be key for us in the run game as well.
We’ve slept on Pittman, that’s for sure. I hope he and our best WR talent gets sufficient reps and targets. We need to scheme and rotate WR better.
Yergensen replied to the topic Update on week two of Spring ball in the forum Football 1 month ago
“Dead heat for QB2”
Whit’s next t-shirt.
Yergensen replied to the topic Utah vs Iowa in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 month ago
My interest piqued for a moment thinking you were referring to a possible 2nd round Women’s Bball tourney matchup with Iowa and Caitlyn Clark.
Instead it’s a Men’s NIT Bball reference, interest no longer piqued, apathy re-activated.
Yergensen replied to the topic How do we feel about Snoop joining the Browns? in the forum Football 1 month, 1 week ago
Could be good. I could get into the reliability of Watson, Winston and DTR, but you don’t carry 4 QBs if you think you have your backup. Snoop may be competing for more than QB3.
Stepfanski brought Flacco out of retirement and got the Browns to the playoffs. He will do whatever is necessary to win, even if it has to do with Watson who is a s…[Read more]
Yergensen replied to the topic Finish this sentence in the forum Football 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Return to averaging 38 pts per game.
This might seem obvious, but everything that factors (game plan, playcalling, personnel) needs to align with more balance and aggressiveness, less predictability on offense.
When we’ve done this, we’ve won P12 championships. When we haven’t, we don’t.
Yergensen replied to the topic I think it might be time to admit what we all fear… in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How is Pope getting BYU into the tourney in first B12 season? They’re more disadvantaged than we are.
It’s basketball with small rosters and a transfer portal. This can be turned around quickly if you get the right coach. We don’t have the right coach. Time for Harlan to earn his paycheck.
Yergensen replied to the topic Now this is what I’m talking about!! Way to go Pres Randall! in the forum Football 1 month, 2 weeks ago
This exemption may only apply during the pre-admission period (pre-Aug 2024). I don’t know who tweeted this response (original author?) and I don’t know what to bel…[Read more]
Yergensen replied to the topic YES PLEASE! in the forum Football 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Market size indicates potential viewership, but brand + program strength + level of fan base engagement are driving actual viewership and this might be carrying more weight than market size.
Good example is Stanford and Cal. Big market, nice brands, both programs are down and both fanbases show lower engagement in good or bad times. Viewership…[Read more]
Yergensen started the topic NFL Combine in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Vaki should be a workout warrior at the combine with his freak athleticism. His stock should keep rising from this.
Will be surprised if he doesn’t lead his position group in multiple events and is near the top of overall results in multiple events.
I hear his vertical is off the charts. I’m also interested in what his 40 time will be. That TD…[Read more]
Yergensen replied to the topic Joel Klatt’s way too early preseason poll – Utah #8 in the forum Football 1 month, 3 weeks ago
This disproves BYU fan current narrative that Utah is consistently overrated in the pre-season and consistently underperforms or in BYU fan speak crashes and burns to expectation.
Data takes most of the emotion and bias out of it. Thanks as always Krindor!
Death, taxes and Utah football…nothing is certain in life but these 3 things.