The outside media's take on Utah

by JazzyUte on Aug 1, 2011 12:59 AM MDT in Football

Utah's move to the Pac-12 has generated a lot of local buzz. It's also forced other markets, who probably wouldn't think twice about covering the Utes' upcoming season if they were still in the Mountain West, to take a closer look at the program.

It's always fun to see what the outside thinks of your team. Those of us that live in Salt Lake kind of live in a bubble here and we often can fool ourselves into thinking something when reality is completely different.

That's normal, though. It's those outsiders, however, that can keep you grounded.

With expectations for this season really all over the map, I thought it would be interesting to see what the outsiders think of this upcoming season.

So, here are a few articles from non-Utah sources on the Utes:

Now in PAC-12, Utah yet again has something to prove - Idaho Statesman

Pac-12 football: Chow puts pro-style offense on the menu for Wynn, Utes - Arizona Daily Star

Utah buzzing about Pac-12 change - The Denver Post

Pac-12 football: Utah moving to big leagues - Arizona Daily Star

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Thanks for keeping me sane during the off season!

It’s only 31 days until the Montana State game and it still feels like forever! Why does football season have to be so short? I started following you a little over a year ago when I was in Iraq, and now I’m stationed in Germany and it always makes my day when I’ve got something new to read about our Utes! Unfortunately I probably won’t see too many games this year on the Armed Forces Network, but one can hope! Thanks for keeping me sane bro!

by GatorUte on Aug 1, 2011 6:50 AM MDT reply actions

thank you for your service to our country.

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by BigBenSportsGuy on Aug 1, 2011 8:23 AM MDT up reply actions

Thanks

Thanks for your service, and with Larry Scott in charge you can never count on the Armed Forces network not becoming a new broadcast partner with the PAC-12.

by H2O_UTE on Aug 1, 2011 8:43 AM MDT up reply actions

I third the thank you.

I can’t thing of a better request to make of Mr. Scott. Someone should get a petition together.

by Joseph Silverzweig on Aug 2, 2011 8:59 AM MDT up reply actions

I'm trying to figure out the point of view on the Idaho State Journal

It’s from Pocatello, Idaho (where I currently live), but in my experience the football interest here has the following hierarchy:

1. Idaho State (1AA, and a fairly bad team)
2. BYU
3. Boise State
4. Utah
5. Utah State
6. Other

Seems to me the author leans toward Boise State.

Dolphins and sharks are natural enemies. Dolphins are like, "Quit eating us," and sharks are like, "Stop smiling all the time, you morons."

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by CrimsonUte on Aug 1, 2011 9:11 AM MDT reply actions

I'm jealous, I miss living in Poky

I think the author is one of those Boise State homers from Boise and all they usually talk about is how cool Boise is.

by ChemUte on Aug 1, 2011 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions

I know every SEC fan I tell about our first PAC 12 game will be pulling for Utah.

The hatred for USC runs deep in SEC country.

Busting the BCS from the inside now.

by utesfan100 on Aug 1, 2011 10:17 AM MDT reply actions

had to laugh at the Idaho article.

-UCLA a contender

-AZ state the favorite because tehy have new uniforms.

-The south as the superior division (debatable).

-Pac 10-Plus 2.

About what Id expect from a Pocatello newspaper.

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by BigBenSportsGuy on Aug 1, 2011 11:01 AM MDT reply actions

Agreed. On all points.

Dolphins and sharks are natural enemies. Dolphins are like, "Quit eating us," and sharks are like, "Stop smiling all the time, you morons."

Sort-of-daily sort-of-funny sort-of-thoughts at danoftheday.com

by CrimsonUte on Aug 1, 2011 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions

When it comes to football, politics, good food, art and religion...

I tend to go out of my way to avoid the opinions of Idahoans in general.

by -FeloniousMonk on Aug 1, 2011 11:26 AM MDT up reply actions

But they make a mean potato!

by JazzyUte on Aug 1, 2011 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Actually, I prefer North Dakotan potatos. ;)

by -FeloniousMonk on Aug 2, 2011 9:29 AM MDT up reply actions

The Superior Division

While it’s not likely, making the argument that the south is the superior division is not all that much of a stretch.

The Northern strength relies mainly on Stanford/Oregon. However Stanford lost their HC that was a major factor in their resurgence. We don’t know how much of an effect it will have.

Oregon has been in turmoil all offseason.

If Oregon/Stanford stumble back to the pack a bit, the South can easily make a claim to best division.

Especially if USC, ASU, AU, and Utah all live up to some expectations .

by UnHoly Ram on Aug 2, 2011 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions

I liked the Denver Post article

How it compares the general opinion nationally of Utah’s chances in a BCS conference to the Bama player taunting Sylvester at the Sugar Bowl coin toss. I can only dream that the team responds this season the way they did in that epic game. I think the Utes will gain a ton of confidence and swagger if they can conquer Troy in week 2.

by Thlete on Aug 1, 2011 11:35 AM MDT reply actions