Shaky Smithson named Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Week
by JazzyUte on Sep 13, 2010 12:51 PM MDT
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PrintAfter his redeeming performance against UNLV Saturday, Shaky Smithson was named the conference's special teams player of the week.
SHAKY SMITHSON, UTAH
Senior, Wide Receiver/Punt Returner, Baltimore, Md./East Los Angeles CC
Shaky Smithson returned five punts for 128 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown, to help Utah improve to 2-0 with a 38-10 victory over UNLV. Smithson, who also tallied a 55-yard touchdown reception against the Rebels, averaged 25.6 yards per return. With 7:22 remaining in the third quarter, Smithson recorded his best return of the day, finding the end zone after a 77-yard scamper, putting the Utes ahead, 31-10. He is the first Utah player to return a punt for a touchdown since 2007.
Congrats, Shaky! Keep it, uh, shakin'?
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i think we found are third good wr that can make big plays.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. Utah and Boise take care of business in week one. Don't be surprised if they both go undefeated.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Sep 14, 2010 12:58 PM MDT up reply actions
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I was worried about Shaky having a hard time recovering, because 2 big messups like he had against PITT tend to stay in your head for a while. That was why they pulled him for the 2nd half against PITT.
It’s fortunate that we have a couple of less-athletic teams on the schedule for Shaky to get his confidence back before our first difficult road game.
I don't pour beer on Max Hall's family often, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
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