gregbroncs
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He was always injured. I remember him from 2 seasons ago, then he missed almost all of last year injured. He must not have played much his 1st couple of years.
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7StraightIsGreat
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Very disappointing if true (and I'm probably late to the party on this one), but I heard the reason Domo didn't play in Utah's bowl game was that he didn't want to practice outside in the cold during bowl prep. I guess they rotated the DB's outside for 5, five minute periods of individual work due to lack of room in the indoor practice facility. Also heard that Corey Butler Byrd did not want to practice with a sore knee and the coaching staff felt he was healthy enough to participate. Whitt told him he if he didn't practice, he couldn't play in the game. I guess Byrd's response was something along the lines of "I'll see you on Pro Day".
It pisses me off quite a bit that 2 players that got into some pretty big trouble at Utah, and were subsequently given 2nd chances by the program, didn't want to see it through in the end. IMO, the Domo one is a bit more maddening than CBB. I suppose you could defend Byrd with the idea that the guy is trying to protect his opportunity to play at the next level. That being said, it sounds like he was healthy enough to go. Either way, it really puts a bad taste in my mouth. Both this guys were 4 star recruits. In both cases, I would have rather seen Utah go after some 3 star athletes that actually have the passion to play for the program. I think it serves as a good reminder why not to get too caught up in the recruiting rankings. Utah and even BYU have done quite well recruiting the lower ranked guys that actually appreciate the chances and opportunities afforded to them.
It pisses me off quite a bit that 2 players that got into some pretty big trouble at Utah, and were subsequently given 2nd chances by the program, didn't want to see it through in the end. IMO, the Domo one is a bit more maddening than CBB. I suppose you could defend Byrd with the idea that the guy is trying to protect his opportunity to play at the next level. That being said, it sounds like he was healthy enough to go. Either way, it really puts a bad taste in my mouth. Both this guys were 4 star recruits. In both cases, I would have rather seen Utah go after some 3 star athletes that actually have the passion to play for the program. I think it serves as a good reminder why not to get too caught up in the recruiting rankings. Utah and even BYU have done quite well recruiting the lower ranked guys that actually appreciate the chances and opportunities afforded to them.
green
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Our DL will be fine next year. We return Lotulelei, Fitts, Anae, Mokofisi. Plus we have a ton of depth behind them, plus all those we add, especially when we add Tufele, a soon to be five star DT.
We will be just as good next year as we were this year. BUT, if we want to have the same record as this year, we will have to be a lot better. Our schedule is BRUTAL next year. Absolutely HARD. BYU fans like to say they have a tough schedule...you could put their last three schedules together and it wouldn't be as tough as next year's.
Oregon, USC, Washington all on the road. Stanford, UCLA, WSU at home. That could easily be six losses.
I'm just glad our OOC is so easy. We may be a 6-6 team next year. OR, if we can get any sort of offense going, we might be a 10 win team next year. It's crazy.
We will be just as good next year as we were this year. BUT, if we want to have the same record as this year, we will have to be a lot better. Our schedule is BRUTAL next year. Absolutely HARD. BYU fans like to say they have a tough schedule...you could put their last three schedules together and it wouldn't be as tough as next year's.
Oregon, USC, Washington all on the road. Stanford, UCLA, WSU at home. That could easily be six losses.
I'm just glad our OOC is so easy. We may be a 6-6 team next year. OR, if we can get any sort of offense going, we might be a 10 win team next year. It's crazy.
green
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Utah with another four star kid committing to their team. That is 4-6 four star kids, depending on your recruiting service preference. And they have a great shot at 5 more four star kids.
Their class is ranked #19 right now when you look at average star ratings (their overall class is ranked lower, because they will only sign about half the kids of most schools). This class will be small, but it is shaping up to be amazing.
Their class is ranked #19 right now when you look at average star ratings (their overall class is ranked lower, because they will only sign about half the kids of most schools). This class will be small, but it is shaping up to be amazing.
green
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utah really wants tufele
Then, Tufele they shall have.
7StraightIsGreat
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I really don't know why I'm posting this, because I'm sure that I'll jinx it, but last a night a person associated with the Utah program that I trust deeply and has NEVER given me bad info assured me that Tufele is a Ute.
I told him that I refuse to believe it because until the letter of intent is signed, changes of heart are always possible. His answer to me: "You'll see come signing day". I hope this holds true. Off the top of my head, I can't ever remember Utah signing a 5-Star directly out of HS.
I told him that I refuse to believe it because until the letter of intent is signed, changes of heart are always possible. His answer to me: "You'll see come signing day". I hope this holds true. Off the top of my head, I can't ever remember Utah signing a 5-Star directly out of HS.
green
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It probably all comes down to this weekend. He goes to USC then Utah the following week. Unless he has some huge change of heart this weekend, he's a Ute.
BUT, USC is USC and a lot of people have huge changes of hearts there.
Also, Stevie Tui'kolovatu is a bitch. Utah should have just left him on the side of the road like every other team out there.
green
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Devon Daniels...wow. What a treat to watch.
prodigy
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He looks like he'll be a great one, if he can continue to shoot the ball this well and you know he's already athletically gifted so he can attack the hoop, watch out!
And the ability to bring a guy like Sedrick Barefield off the bench...coach K has assembled a very exciting young team.