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jazzman12 said:
It's gonna be crazy next year when Utah takes the field vs BYU without Travis Wilson and Devonte Booker in the backfield....
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See... I get why people say this, but I don't buy it.

Every year we freak out about losing this person or that person, and we end up having new and wonderful talent come forward and make a name for themselves.

We've got depth the likes of which has never been seen in the State of Utah - ever. I'm not saying they won't be missed, but I really think that the "next man up" philosophy will really become a thing over the next few years.

Take this year, for example. Our defense is great - it's solid. We've got a great line and very solid linebackers. People aren't pining for Star Lotulelei, or Nate Orchard, or any number of other players, because new blood has stepped up.

We've got some GREAT QB depth - QB's that are seemingly "made" for the spread option offense. We've also got some solid RB's in the pipeline.

I'm becoming less and less worried. We're getting to where we don't need to rebuild - we just reload.
 
On another note, the Runnin' Utes, I was pleasantly surprised by how they played against San Diego St, I liked the getting the ball up the court quicker and quicker ball movement that I've seen so far. A little worried about the depth at center but I was also surprised that #15 Lorenzo Bonam, only one game though but overall I'm liking what I'm seeing this early in the season.

I can't realistically expect Loverdige or Kuzma to keep draining 3's like they did in that game in every game but still, I can see them improving a good deal throughout the season and being really good, not sure if they'll win the PAC12 but they should be right there at the end to contend for it I think.
 
Well, crap.

Devontae Booker had minor meniscus surgery today. He's out until the bowl game.
Rotten timing.

Next man up...

Go Joe Williams, Go!
 
leftyjace said:
See... I get why people say this, but I don't buy it.

Every year we freak out about losing this person or that person, and we end up having new and wonderful talent come forward and make a name for themselves.

We've got depth the likes of which has never been seen in the State of Utah - ever. I'm not saying they won't be missed, but I really think that the "next man up" philosophy will really become a thing over the next few years.

Take this year, for example. Our defense is great - it's solid. We've got a great line and very solid linebackers. People aren't pining for Star Lotulelei, or Nate Orchard, or any number of other players, because new blood has stepped up.

We've got some GREAT QB depth - QB's that are seemingly "made" for the spread option offense. We've also got some solid RB's in the pipeline.

I'm becoming less and less worried. We're getting to where we don't need to rebuild - we just reload.
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I should be more clear. I wasn't fretting over the fact that they'll be gone (I won't be missing Travis Wilson). I'm just stating that it will be odd to see a Utah backfield without those 2. Even if I don't love Travis, he's started more games than any QB in Utah history.

I do disagree with your post in regards to QB depth. If we had QB depth, Travis wouldn't be our starting QB. QB's in the roster that will be here next year are Cox and Manning (forget about Chase Hansen. Dude is a Safety or LB the rest of his career here). Manning is not a spread QB, who's looked really bad in limited playing time and absolutely stunk up the spring game. Cox has never been able to challenge Wilson/Thompson/ or Chase Hansen for playing time and none of those guys are average passers. At least Cox is built for the spread but I'm still concerned about him being our starter.

Imo, our best bet are incoming recruits Troy Williams and Tyler Huntley. When your best 2 prospects for QB next year aren't even on the team yet, you are indeed rebuilding as opposed to reloading.
 
Williams isn't Booker but I liked what he did in his limited time, interesting to see the offense with out Booker
 
tfivas said:
Williams isn't Booker but I liked what he did in his limited time, interesting to see the offense with out Booker
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I would use a different word then interesting........ Scary might be the word I would choose
 
//r00t 4 Jazz said:
On another note, the Runnin' Utes, I was pleasantly surprised by how they played against San Diego St, I liked the getting the ball up the court quicker and quicker ball movement that I've seen so far. A little worried about the depth at center but I was also surprised that #15 Lorenzo Bonam, only one game though but overall I'm liking what I'm seeing this early in the season.
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We got Bonam for Jeremy Olsen's roster spot, think that was a good trade off.
 
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