National Signing Day open thread
by JazzyUte on Jan 31, 2012 8:17 PM MST
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Today is signing day! The future of every football program across this great diverse nation of ours will be held hostage by a bunch of high school kids and, knock on wood, decent fax machines.
These are the moments that make or break a coaching staff. You don't bring in the recruits, you're not going to win and if you don't win...well I don't need to finish that one for you.
So, as it is every year, the top recruits will fax in their letters of intent and all will be right with the world. Because these kids haven't played a down of football at the college level! That means the sky is the limit or something.
For Utah, it's a chance to cash in all those chips from their Pac-12 invite and Sun Bowl victory.
We'll have updates throughout the day, but if you're really looking for second-to-second news, head on over to Twitter and follow the following accounts: @utahathletics, @utezone, @insidetheutes, and, of course, @blocku.
The first faxes are expected early in the morning, so if you're up around 8:00 MST, get ready for the first wave.
After the jump, review potential Utah commits that are, at the moment, currently undecided.
Alphonso Marsh: Three star cornerback out of Compton, California, Marsh holds offers from Arizona, Tennessee, UCLA, Utah and Washington. Marsh will make his announcement live on CBSLA at 6:15 Salt Lake time.
Probability he signs with Utah: The word is good on Marsh. Expect him to be a Ute by day's end.
Brandon Beaver: Four star cornerback out of Compton, California, Beaver apparently has whittled his list down to California, Utah and Washington. Beaver will make his announcement live on foxsportswest.com at 4:00 Salt Lake time.
Probability he signs with Utah: Uncertain. I want to believe Utah stands a good chance of landing him, and they're definitely in the mix, however, he has favored Washington and Cal lately on Twitter.
Brandon Fanaika: Four star offensive guard from Pleasant Grove, Utah. Fanaika originally committed to Stanford, however, it appears he's opened up his recruitment and is now deciding between BYU, Cal, Stanford and Utah.
Probability he signs with Utah: Lots of crazy internet buzz surrounding Fanaika right now. No one really knows what's real or not - so, I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Carlos Lozano: Three star offensive tackle from Monterey Park, California. He holds offers from Kansas, Kansas State, UCLA, Utah, Utah State and Washington State.
Probability he signs with Utah: It appears Lazano has narrowed his list down to Utah & Washington State, but he's not announcing a leader just yet.
Moana Ofahengaue: Three star outside linebacker from Lehi, Utah, Ofaghengau will be making his decision during the International Bowl, which starts on CBSSports Network at 4:00 Salt Lake time.
Probability he signs with Utah: He's looking good - but tune in to see for sure.
Raymond Ford: Three star cornerback out of Gardena, California, Ford is down to Cal, Utah and Washington State.
Probability he signs with Utah: This is one where I think only the player knows which way he's leaning.
The Utes stand a decent shot of getting most these players, so, hopefully, today is a good day.
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Tomorrow is signing day.
It’s not February 1st anywhere yet.
Everyone hates a pink-shirt-wearing communist.
Yeah? Well I'm going to bed in about thirty minutes because I'm sicker than a dog and it was either get this up now or fail to get it up at all...
Which would you have liked?
Thanks for getting it up!
Next year there should be Pac-12 Bowl game open threads. =]
by Joseph Silverzweig on Jan 31, 2012 8:46 PM MST up reply actions
Oh Joseph Silverzweig, you blow hard...
Thanks for getting it up!
HEY O!!!
by Middy_U on Jan 31, 2012 9:03 PM MST up reply actions 2 recs
this wins the award for "pointless comment of the day!"
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Jan 31, 2012 8:38 PM MST up reply actions
I agree, your comment was pointless.
Unless you mean MY comment, in which case . . . mean. Jazzy and I go way back, he knows I’m just giving him a hard time.
Everyone hates a pink-shirt-wearing communist.
by displacedute on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM MST up reply actions
Actually....
It was 7:17 am February 1 here where I live when he posted it. Just sayin’.
this is the only day I care about recruiting....then i dont care again until spring ball starts in march.
but this is probably our best class ever, and it seems to be only getting better.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Jan 31, 2012 8:33 PM MST reply actions
I get to celebrate Ute's signing day by getting a root canal
and will probably miss most of the news. This year’s class better be worth it!
Excited for signing day, but part of me starting to dislike this. Why?
College football fans all over the country are hoping these high school football players sign with their teams. The list above of undecided/uncommitted football players tells me they want the whole world to wait on them to make a freakin decision. If you ask me, these players act like dang PRIMA DONAS! I’m gonna make my commitment on national TV?!?!?! What the freak?!?!?! Just make a freakin decision!
I hope most of them will sign with Utah, but if they don’t, I won’t really care. Just sign with anyone and get it over with. IMO, the class (I believe) will still be considered the best signing class ever.
Rumor has it Brandon Fanaika has now added BYU and possibly even Cal according to DNews and SLTrib. I see that Brandon Fanaika can’t make up his mind! What is he going to do now, have the local TV stations in Utah televise his commitment?!?!?! Part me hopes he signs with Utah, and party starting to not care where he goes. If he is torn between Utah b/c he loves Utah and Stanford b/c of higher education that is hard. But now you add BYU and Cal, what gives? I know its a huge decision for him to make, I just hope he knows what he really wants.
Other than that, will see who is going to be a true Ute tomorrow.
Star Belly Sneeches
We all know how ‘stars upon thars’ turned out. Eric Weddle and Alex Smith were ‘just’ 2 star recruits.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that we get some ‘good’ football players in this year’s class.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Jan 31, 2012 9:16 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
I think Jazzy's under the weather...
The start of the post looks remarkably like last year’s thread. Give him pops though, the prospects (the stuff we care about) are accurate.
Status
on Poutasi? Would like to see the cousins (Poutasi and Fanaika) join Lutui on that O-line. Marsh would be a good one too, 6’2 cornerbacks are not commodities.
Poutasi gave a soft-commit to Utah today.
Good news there. 6-6, 330 lbs. Lots of potential – Probably needs to work out like crazy and get some more muscle under that fat.
We already have a 4* recruit signed
Meet Kelvin York: Kelvin York Highlights
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by displacedute on Jan 31, 2012 10:20 PM MST up reply actions
OC?
Not hearing a peep on our new OC. Rumor was a possible announcement on signing day. Any baseless hearsay?
That was the last update
I don’t like it. If I was an offensive recruit, I would have liked to have met the coordinator before I made a commitment to Utah. Of course, I’d commit to Utah anyway, because it’s Utah, but they’re not all like me!
Is coach Whitt going to call some WR as his hand is over the BYU hat and be like…
Before you pick up that hat…! Our new offensive coordinator is…………..
The Intimidator
Rather wait than be disappointed
Have a number of solid offensive recruits lined up without an OC. If its between “Arod get his old job” tomorrow or waiting it out, I’d rather wait. Utah is a good program and should be able to find and select a good candidate. While we’re not yet basking in the Pac12 riches, we should have Chow’s salary available to sign a descent OC.
You make a good point
In that we shouldn’t just get a guy to have a guy… especially not Arod
…but at the same time, you’ve gotta concede that Chow was the difference for some of our recruits last year. Heck, that’s how we got Travis Wilson to commit a couple of months ago.
We had since before our bowl game to find a replacement… the only interviewing process that’s taken longer than our offensive coordinator was the one we staged for University President! (Who turned out to be in-house!)
So yeah, I am thrilled that we’re doing our due diligence, but I wish we had a good offensive mind in place for at least part of the recruiting process.
The Intimidator
I bet it's Roderick
He is named as the coach who recruited several players, including York — I wager he has known for a while that he would be named OC.
Better not be
Nothin says “we’re a big time BCS level program” like hiring a no experience in-house candidate who was previously demoted from the OC job.
Yeah, great move Whitt.
I don't read the script. The script reads me.
by TomahawkRed on Jan 31, 2012 11:33 PM MST up reply actions
JC commitment
Tenny Palepoi from Snow JC. Welcome Tenny! Go Utes!
Hiva Lutui
is a Ute.
I was hoping he’d pick us!
This class is getting better and better.
I don't read the script. The script reads me.
Utah is now up to #27 on Rivals
- in the nation with an average star rating of 3.08.
We have actually moved ahead of Cal… who has gotten some really big time recruits.
That’s impressive.
I don't read the script. The script reads me.
Cal has lost all their big time recruits
Losing Lupoi has killed their class.
I See a lot of kids with Cal, Washington, Team X as their choices
And I am just going to go ahead and assume that all of them are goIng to end up in Seattle due to the Tosh Lupoi hire…
Making this assumption now will render any disappointments tomorrow less painful.
by kadoogan on Feb 1, 2012 12:07 AM MST via mobile reply actions
And we're rolling. 7 letters from expected players so far
Brian Allen
Moses Folauhola
Chase Hansen
Austin Lee
Niasi Leota
Hiva Lutui
Kelvin York
Also
Junior Salt, and Vaha Vainuku have sent theirs in.
Tenny Palepoi
Chose Utah last night over BYU and USU (Of course BYU will deny ever recruiting him).
He’s signed now as well.
Fanaika sticks with Stanford
Lot of turmoil with him. He wanted to be at Utah, Mom wanted him at Stanford, then pushed BYU if he was going to stay local.
However he’s a sign and send mission kid, who will go on his mission before enrolling, so something tells me this will all be revisted in 2-3 years.
I'd probably go to Stanford, too
That’s a hell of a degree.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 11:11 AM MST up reply actions
WR Delshawn Mc Clellon is a Ute
http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012512aab.html#McClellon
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McClellon has been a HUGE Utah Recruiter
He’s been trying to get fellow teammates Brandon Beaver, Alphonso Marsh, and Ray Ford to join him here in Utah.
He’s been extremely vocal, and excited about Utah on Twitter. The fact that Utah is even in the final three for any of the above three is due largely in part to McLellon.
by UnHoly Ram on Feb 1, 2012 8:28 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Just read on his bio that he is third on the all-time receiving list for California.
That’s right – his 214 catches are more than any other high school player in the state of California ever, except for two other guys. Let’s hope he catches a lot of balls for Utah as well.
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OL J.J. Dielman has signed
http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012512aab.html#Dielman
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Also not been said yet
Nua Poteki. 6’5" 310 lbs.
More beef for the OL.
Depends on the recruiting service you're looking at
Scout has Lutui as a four-star too.
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Don't mean the first to sign today.
Thomas was the first four star to commit to Utah during the past year (Way back in August). Technically teh first four star to sign was Kelvin York in December.
Oh, gotcha.
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I'm super stoked about York.
I could watch his JC highlight video over and over again.
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LB Reshawn Hooker has signed
https://twitter.com/#!/utahathletics/status/164734938216800256
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Two More
Jake Jackson (Going on a mission first) and Cedrick Poutasi (More OL Beef) have signed.
Profile LInks for the above
Jackson: http://t.co/PHcRQUxq
Poutasi: http://t.co/BVg4hqxg
doing great so far!
as @BucUte said on twitter….I would settle for landing everyone who has committed, i just hope we dont have any surprises.
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*negative surprises
like last year when we lost that CB to USC at hte last minute.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 9:26 AM MST up reply actions
The real best defensive player in the state is official
Troy Hinds got the pub, but Hunter Dimick did it on the field.
http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012512aab.html#Dimick
Also
Sionne Tupouata
http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012512aab.html#Tupouata
And Lia Laefele have signed
Following the Deseret News Live Chat
Looks like we have a great class this year.
*Anybody else think Brandon Gurney sounds like he has a huge inferiority complex? he really comes across as a goober.
Did you watch any of the DNews recruiting videos with him in it?
Total Bronco Mendenhall disciple, and yes, a complete goober. And he said things that were so blatantly incorrect that I actually yelled at my computer screen a few times.
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Watched the 4 part series.
Gurney is a real ‘cinderfella’ and a tds stooge. I am glad he is backing their school and not ours.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 10:40 AM MST up reply actions
By my count there are four Utah commits who are yet to sign
Zach Lindsay – 3 star OL
Reginald Porter – 2/3 star athlete/safety
Marc Pouvave – 2/3 star OL JC transfer
Pasoni Tasini – 2 star / NR DE
Marc Pouvave is expected to sign at 11. All the committed 4-stars are in. No official word on any of the fence-sitters Jazzy listed above. Marsh, Ford and Beaver are all expected to make their announcements later this afternoon.
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Correct
Porter is to announce at 1.
Tasini is in Hawaii, where I think they do a statewide ceremony.
Marsh/Ford both announce at 6:15,
Beaver will announce at 4 that he’s going to Washington.
Another name to lookout for is Carlos Lozano.
Bill Riley just reported that Lozano will sign with Utah later this afternoon
https://twitter.com/#!/espn700bill/status/164766133679964161
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Look like Riley was partially wrong
As Utah Athletics just announced that his paperwork is in, and he’s officially a Ute now.
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daaammmmnn
which reminds me… i wonder if palelei is going to be in good enough shape to play by spring ball.
by khaostheory117 on Feb 1, 2012 3:09 PM MST up reply actions
His film is interesting
It’s impossible to figure out if he’s any good, because there isn’t any film of him going up against someone who can begin to match up with him physically. I have my doubts, he looks pretty slow. I think he’ll have to lose some weight to be a real force on the line.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:24 PM MST up reply actions
if you are john white
you literally have to be drooling at the size of the kids who are coming in. You get to run behind THAT next year…..
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 10:50 AM MST reply actions
some of the JUCO kids might.....
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:00 AM MST up reply actions
How many of these guys
can we expect to see right away on the O line?
both tackle spots are open
and it wouldnt surprise me if miles mason got beat out.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
Lozano is a JC transfer too
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Well if we hit all 3, I stand corrected...you are right Big Ben...
…btw, does anyone know if we plan on redshirting York or Langi? Seems like we’re not spreading our talent out if we have all 3 going next year.
Then again, maybe depth is the new Utah standard.
if it was up to me, id redshirt langi
and go with the two back attack.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:13 AM MST up reply actions
Ditto.
But a lot depends on spring ball.
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Can York even be RS?
I think his bio on utah’s site says 2 years to play 2
by khaostheory117 on Feb 1, 2012 3:11 PM MST up reply actions
then someone over on the recruit central page needs to fix their error
Kelvin York
Running Back
5-11, 230, Jr.
JC
Prairieville, La.
Fullerton College
Video
Mid-year signee enrolled in classes in January and has two years to play two …
by khaostheory117 on Feb 1, 2012 3:27 PM MST up reply actions
carlos lozano
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:11 AM MST up reply actions
Utah is replacing two tackles
Carlos Lozano and Junior Salt are both JC transfers who could immediately crack the lineup. Jeremiah Poutasi, Lio Lafaele and Hiva Lutui are longer shots, but still possible. J.J. Dielman will need to put on some weight (6-4, 243). Nua Poteki will go on an LDS mission.
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Nevermind on Salt
Whitt said in the press conference he will definitely be on D-line.
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Mark Pouvave
Might play this coming year, assuming he signs here in a bit
Looks like he's coming
His Twitter picture is a Utah jersey. He’s tweeting about Tim Davis calling him constantly about getting his LOI sent in.
He plays guard, but he could certainly push Miles Mason for time.
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Read further down his Twitter feed
Apparently he hasn’t sent in the LOI because he is in class this morning.
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anyone know if salt is planning on o line or d line?
rivals has him listed as a dline?
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:12 AM MST reply actions
At UtahUtes.com "Recruiting Central"
it has him listed as OL
Yes, that's what Utah is saying
See here.
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Although...
With his size, and the depth we are getting at OL in this class, I think he’d fit great into our rotating system of DL. Star and him clogging up the middle would be a nightmare.
DB Reginald Porter has officially signed
http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012512aab.html#Porter
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according to rivals...
the only ones we are waiting on are lindsay, pouvave, and tasini. Think we will get any surprises later today?
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:15 AM MST reply actions
As Jazzy mentioned, CB Alphonso Marsh and LB Moana Ofahengaue are rumored to be strong Utah leans
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that would be awesome to land them, as well as Beaver,
though I think Beaver is all but locked into Washington….
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:19 AM MST up reply actions
A pro style offense works much better with a pro style offensive line
And it looks like we’re getting one! Not to mention a defensive line to match.
Pro style offense works better when coordinated by
a offensive coordinator.
by jusorenson on Feb 1, 2012 11:17 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
Bahhhhh
I almost choked laughing at that one. Someday we can only hope to have an OC.
So far no de-commitments
We were in the running for pio vatuvei who went to U-Dub, and Fanaika who went to Stanford
We’re in the running for Marsh, Ford, and Ofahengaue above. Beaver is out.
A name we were in the running for up until late in the process was JuCo OL Will Latu who chose the glamour of OU over a chance to start at the U.
is Beaver official?
his twitter feed indicates he is still torn, although i think that might be a smokescreen.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
Beaver won't be official till 4:15
I’m just projecting what I’ve heard and read on Twitter (both his and others)
the only one who comes to mind is Brandon Fanaika
and it seemed like his parents made the choice for him. But, its hard to turn down a stanford education.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:27 AM MST up reply actions
Deen Chatterjee...
Though it has been a few years, I’m sure of it…
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 11:31 AM MST up reply actions
lol
never had chatterjee, but I do remember his “I hate religion, God, and anyone who believes in them” columns in the Daily Utah comical each week.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:33 AM MST up reply actions
but ill leave it at that so as to not hijack this discussion...
just brought back memories.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 11:34 AM MST up reply actions
Oh, Deen... Had 4 classes with him...
But this is where we will leave it…
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 11:37 AM MST up reply actions
I also have a feeling Whittingham will announce A-Rod as the OC at today's signing day party...
It makes sense, since I’m sure he’ll be in attendance.
Just a feeling...no inside info whatsoever...
Just basing it on the fact no names have leaked and we were told he’d name one this week. With that said, if he doesn’t announce Roderick today, it could suggest he’s going outside the current staff for his hire.
Maybe Roderick
learned a lot under Chow this year. I’d be willing to give him another try.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 11:45 AM MST up reply actions
I'd rather have A-Rod than
Ver Steeg who I still think it will be.
Agreed...
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 11:44 AM MST up reply actions
DE Pasoni Tasini has signed
He will serve an LDS mission before joining the program: https://twitter.com/#!/utahathletics/status/164780454979960832
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So Two Commits and 4 Uncommitted Left
Zach Lindsay and Marc Pouvave are the only previous commits still to officially sign.
And then we have the waiting game on Moana, Beaver, Marsh, Ford,
Darn
I was hoping for one more 4 star to get into the top 25.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 11:48 AM MST up reply actions
I highly recommende anyone with twitter following him.
He’s great. Loves to bash Zoobs. Even offered to buy Fanaika a TV to sign with Utah
TheMarcPouvave
Very excited
To see what this kid can do.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 12:06 PM MST up reply actions
Nice
I think for me, he along with Chase Hanson are the most anticipated and most eagerly awaited recruits. Not to minimize the importance of all the other positions, but it all starts with the QB.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:42 PM MST up reply actions
No, it all starts on the Line
The QB gets the pub, but it all starts with the big nasties on the line (True for both sides of the ball), and this class is filled with big nasties.
Disagree
Line definitely helps, but the NE Patriots have been to 5 superbowls because of Tom Brady and Bellichek,
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:48 PM MST up reply actions
Disagree with your disagreement
Without a line Brady is on his back.
Yea, And they lost their last and their next superbowl...
… Because the Giants Defensive Line got after Brady non stop.
the O-line
are interchangeable. Brady is not.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:56 PM MST up reply actions
Funny because since the core of their OL left
The frequency of trips to the Superbowl has decreased.
Just like everything you need more than an OL, but even the Best QB isn’t going to a superbowl without a good offensive line.
The reason it's called a team
Without the D-line getting pressure up front any quarterback is going to tear apart the best Defensive Backfield. Without a good line, a quarterback won’t be to hit his receivers no matter how great they are.
I think because linemen don’t get the “sexy” stats, they don’t get the recognition they deserve.
you can definitely tell which postion I played.
A good OL
can make a pedestrian QB look great, and a bad OL can make a great QB look pedestrian.
Gonna throw up a poll tonight
About who you are most excited about. I’m torn between Wilson and Reshawn Hooker. Assuming he can put on weight, he’s got NFL size and is astonishing to watch play. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s our highest drafted player out of this class.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
Wilson was a top 11 QB
that’s pretty special.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
Out of curiousity,
Does anyone know about returning missionaries from past classes that will be joining the team this year?
Not sure about Returning Missionaries...
… But
Nua Poteki
Austin Lee
Pasoni Tasini
Jake Jackson
Vaha Vainuku
are all going on a mission from this class, with Chase Hansen to join them next year.
Good...possibly Great day so far
As this day ticks on, this is looking like a very good class with no letdowns so far. Jazzy: Thanks for posting the cool pic of Travis Wilson signing. Where do you find these things?
Hmmmmm
Maybe you’re a Robert Langdon type….but I don’t see it. What I did see, however, was his response to Utah signee Delshawn Mcclellon question, “I see udub commits left and right got damn. when do we play them ?” Beaver’s response: “we play em 11/10 in seattle”
His isn't the only twitter
There are some others that have tweeted that Beaver is out.
Of course he did......
What else was he supposed to say after that?
@UteReporter
is reporting that someone has just committed to the utes, but doesn’t want his name released….interesting….stay tuned!
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 12:09 PM MST reply actions
My money would be Ford
Alphonso Marsh is supposedly a silent commit, and has been pushing hard for Ford (And Beaver) Rumor has it that Ford dropped prohibitive Favorite Cal from his list earlier.
Checking on our mid-major rival...
This from a BYU fan:
If you factor in RM’s, our incoming class is pushing top 25
The problem with that line of thinking is
If you are going to count incoming RM’s you have to discount outgoing RM’s
I know, I know, trying to teach Logic to a Zoob is futile.
by UnHoly Ram on Feb 1, 2012 12:23 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
If you factor alums I am sure we would have pretty good class too!
Just waiting for a zoob to come up with that one
Alex Smith
made it to the NFC championship this year. That’s gotta put us in the top 10, right?
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 12:33 PM MST up reply actions
I think the thing that surprises me the most...
Is that they didn’t say “pushing top 10”… or…
“We’re right up there with Alabama”…
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 12:31 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe.....Just maybe
They are a little more cautious declaring their annual February titles after the failed experiment with Heaps. After all, he was supposed to lead them to three national titles ;)
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
brainwashing
and they were talking National Championship too last year.
Can you say ‘delusional’?
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:45 PM MST up reply actions
Chalk most of that up to Independence.
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
if there class wasn't top 25
before these guys went on missions, what’s to say it is now when they come back.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
The phrase 'Legend in His Own Mind' occurred to me.
They definitely have the best class in their conference.
They’re #1, they’re #1……..
No matter. When its 64-10 next year, they can reevaluate.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women. Especially BYU. - Conan the Barbarian (ok, maybe he didn't say the BYU part)
Fixed for you:
When its 64-10 next year, they can reevaluate make up excuses and say they’re not sure the better team won.
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Taking a look at last years commit list
I know it’s hard/unfair to judge a class after one year (except the JC kids who are brought in to make a difference right away)
The names that jump out to me are:
John White: Three Star- No explanation needed ;)
Kieth McGill: Four Star- I hope last year was just fluke and he becomes a real force, cause he was really hyped coming in.
Eric Rowe: Three Star- Even though McGill had all the hype, it was Rowe that made an immediate impact, yes I know McGill got hurt but having another freshman all-american speaks for itself.
Harvey Langi: four star- Like McGill, we had high hopes for him, but since he failed to separate himself in fall camp (plus the emergence of JWIV) he had a minor impact. That said though, we have to remember he WAS a freshman.
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
Rowe is a stud...
Nuff said…
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 12:40 PM MST up reply actions
I think Fakahafua is going to be the man off of last year's class
All said and done.
I like his ablilty too at DE.
was an all state WR. reminds of me the pass rusher on the 49ers.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:47 PM MST up reply actions
Aldon Smith?
I love Fakahafua’s ceiling…
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
that's the dude.
Fakahafua is tall, lean and very athletic. A sack specialist, I hope.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:58 PM MST up reply actions
Be nice to get one of those
I love our line, but a dynamic edge rusher who specializes in getting to the QB would be a huge boon.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 2:58 PM MST up reply actions
As I recall
Denham was supposed to make a big difference until he got hurt.
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
but with the depth we have WR, his injury didn't hurt us that bad.
Still it would be nice to give DVC and Dres some help.
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
what happened to Josh Gordon from baylor?
did he kicked off his second team in less than a year?
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
Had to redshirt...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
They should get it now.
Part of the reason that they had to carry such a load is because Hays wasn’t anywhere close to being talented enough to spread it out. Therefore he relied on two targets.
Utes are stacked at WR with anything resembling an actual QB.
Josh Gordon...
Just saying…
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
Jazzy... Thanks for the info via twitter...
“Whittingham may or may not announce the new OC today…”
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 12:58 PM MST reply actions
Jazzy is filled with such great info
If he weren’t sick, he’d have had Whit’s office bugged by now.
Go Cuse. Go Utes. Go Kings (hockey version). Go Panthers (hockey version). Go Marlins. Go Dodgers. I despise the NFL and NBA, so don't bore me.
Shhhhhhhhh
(don’t blow his cover)
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Vince Lombardi
That's why he KSL pays him the big bucks... Lol...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
Sorry... Drop the he...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 1:10 PM MST up reply actions
Not living in Utah
So Jazzy actually has a job? I just thought he was a Ute/Jazz geek who lived off the SB Nation advertising stream, which must hit $100,000 a month.
Go Cuse. Go Utes. Go Kings (hockey version). Go Panthers (hockey version). Go Marlins. Go Dodgers. I despise the NFL and NBA, so don't bore me.
I just closed the Des News live chat
I couldn’t handle the unbridled zoobery any longer.
Just went to check out after reading your comment.
pretty sure they confirm the existence of parallel universes.
Ha ha exactly
The quote from Roscoe about having “the most complete football program in the world” was all I needed to see.
We want young men who want everything BYU has to offer
A middling football program and caffeine free Mountain Dew.
by H2O_UTE on Feb 1, 2012 1:41 PM MST up reply actions 4 recs
Zoobs are just jealous they're not in the Pac-12
Go Cuse. Go Utes. Go Kings (hockey version). Go Panthers (hockey version). Go Marlins. Go Dodgers. I despise the NFL and NBA, so don't bore me.
Which means the last surprise get is probably gone as well
Oh well no surprise commits, but the other side of that, is no surprise de-commits.
Well...
No de-commits, but if Marsh goes to Cal with Ford, you could, I guess, clump him in with that category, since he’s been rumored to be a silent commit.
Well I'm not buying into all the Hand-Wringing and Conspiracies with those three
I still think Marsh stays with us.
I agree...
Especially since the rumors suggest Beaver is leaning toward Washington and not Cal.
But we’ll see. Maybe we get ’em both anyway.
Agreed
Now if Beaver announced Cal at 4:15, then I may start worrying, but I’m pretty sure Beaver’s been a silent U-Dub commit since Sark’s Woofing episode
Sark's Woofing episode?
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Sark likes to Woof on Twitter when he gets a commit
A Couple Weeks ago he tweeted Woof Woof, followed shortly by news out of UW that Beaver Committed.
Beaver quickly denied it, but I think he did commit, it was just supposed to be silent.
He barks?
That is… wow.
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I was going to say something to that effect
until I remembered half our coaching staff.
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'Course, there's a difference between a zoob and a BYU player
One is not necessarily the other.
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That's true...
..And I’m more worried about that, than Marsh being an Oski
Where are you getting that?
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 1:52 PM MST up reply actions
As much as losing out on these guy sucks...
… The thing to remember is just being in the final 3 or 2 of so many highly regarded recruits is good news, and quite the improvement for us.
Yep...
However, second place is first loser… Additionally, I once dated the girl of my dreams, but she married the other guy… : (
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 1:59 PM MST up reply actions
True, but also
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
It’s going to take us a while to be snagging all the big names, Baby Steps.
Agreed...
We’re improving our classes on an almost year-to-year basis.
2012: 27th (as of now)
2011: 37th
2010: 32nd
2009: 44th
2008: Not even in the top 50
So, definitely moving in the right direction! Win at a higher level and the recruits will come.
I just think
That we need to not let the disappointment of who we missed out on, overshadow a class we should all be excited about.
Marsh is the only one that will disappointment if we don't land him...
Because I really thought he was ours.
Wow....Signing day really is fun when you're a BCS school
Granted Utah still got some good classes in the MWC but being in the Pac-12 opens a lot more doors.
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
Zach Lindsay now official
Was once a BYU commit, Now he’s a Ute
http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012512aab.html#Lindsay
That wraps up all the known commits.
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Lindsay
Love this news about Lindsay. I heard rumors that he was having trouble qualifying academically. Is that true?
Three-star OT tackle Zach Lindsay is officially a Ute
https://twitter.com/#!/utahathletics/status/164818870845177856
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Hoping for Beaver
I’m still hoping for Beaver, but that is unlikely. Where are people seeing that Ford has committed to Cal. I’m not seeing it anywhere. Where is there any information saying Marsh is off the table?
Moana may still commit to Utah as well. This has been a good class. We certainly stacked up on beef.
Twitter search for Raymond Ford reveals...
… That he’s expected to Cal.
Marsh was always a soft silent commit, and it’s more just connecting the dots with all his buddies.
I've been hoping for beaver since I was 14
This is not as clever as you might have thought it would be.
Two OL that did not qualify academically last year
Any chance the 2 OL that did not qualify academically last year (Benji and Pau’a) join the Utes?
2011 vs 2012
How does this class compare to last year?
Jazzy, What are you oooohing about?
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 2:52 PM MST reply actions
Not official But Cella is calling it for Moana and Marsh to Utah
Might be what Jazzy’s oohing about. The 2nd guy anyways.
But the ooooh came before Cella tweeted that...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 3:01 PM MST up reply actions
Jazzyy. . .
Ooohs amd ahhhhs a lot when talking about football. They key is to get him to keeep his hands where you can see them
We love you Jazzzy.
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by Aardvark on Feb 1, 2012 3:47 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
4 and 6
Beaver and Moana at 4
Marsh at 6
Wow
Counting Lindsay, we’ve got 9 O-lineman with an average height of 6’ 5 & 1/3" and an average weight of 266.2. That’s 2396 pounds of lineman. Love it!
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:08 PM MST reply actions
Don't count Salt
He’s playing DT for Utah.
Also
I’m counting an average of 320 pounds, and that’s without Salt.
I didn't go to law school
’cause I was good at math. =]
They are big! That much is indisputably true.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:20 PM MST up reply actions
Wow, speaking of good O-line recruiting
Stanford… No. 2 and No. 4 OTs, and the No. 3 G in the country.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:34 PM MST up reply actions
Nope
Rivals has him listed as a DT. If he manages to start this year, that’s going to be a hell of an interior line.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:17 PM MST up reply actions
Yea just wanted to make sure,
Cause the Utes site has him listed as an OL, even though coach Chad just said on Radio he’s definitely playing DT for them.
Day dreaming of September
I just drooled a little
by UofU2012 on Feb 1, 2012 3:23 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
I do
But mostly for the press, because I think another 4-star will get us solidly into the top 25. We have a pretty impressive bunch of DBs coming in, and some very promising sophomores.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:31 PM MST up reply actions
I do as well... Something fierce...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 3:31 PM MST up reply actions
Dan Sorensen is reporting Moana is a Ute...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 3:31 PM MST reply actions
Woof woof
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I would be disappointed if I were him...
Now he doesn’t get to do the ridiculous hat game…..
I love the hat game
I wish they would make it flashy, like a confidence trickster. “Where’s the red lady, ladies and gentlemen? Red lady red lady…. it’s… under the Stanford hat!”
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:44 PM MST up reply actions
Nice Class guys.
And once again welcome to the Pac-12. Apparently Sark got permission from Beaver to announce him since he already had his LOI.
by bigtrain21 on Feb 2, 2012 1:22 AM MST via Android app up reply actions
I seriously doubt that Beaver wanted his thunder stolen
Considering he was promoting the TV appearance for his announcement right up till it happen.
I’m betting that Sark was just being a douche.
If you didn't notice,
there’s no love lost between Sark and U fans.
Well that's because Sark is a Zouche
He’s not just a zoob, he’s not just a douche, he’s a new level of Zoob and Douche.
Zouche.
I really like that. Zouche Bag. ZB. Next time I use the term ZooB’s it will have a whole new meaning.
After all the divsiveness I've brought the last week
Glad I could contribute something so good to make up for it.
In douchy fashion
Sark decided to upstage him for the second time in just over two weeks.
Reason enough for me...
to decommit. is it too late?
by UofU2012 on Feb 1, 2012 3:45 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
That would be priceless.
Sark upstages him, so he faxes it to 801 instead.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:46 PM MST up reply actions
Sarkisian couldn't have said anything unless he already had the fax
You can’t talk about recruits until they’ve committed.
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Who did Sark announce it to? I can't find it...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 3:54 PM MST up reply actions
Yes, but where...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 3:56 PM MST up reply actions
Here
https://twitter.com/#!/ESPN_Pac12blog/status/164838341626445825
Josh Gordon Keith McGill Denham
Josh Gordon is no longer a Ute. Keith McGill will be worth the hype… never was healthy last year and the coaches made some poor decisions with hinm. But the Switch to corner will give us a nearly shutdown CB and somebody who can play with a K Allen, Marquess Wilson, a handful of USC wideouts…
Denham looks like the hulk and has a chance to be a mix of one of these new hybrid TEs and Plexico.
Be excited. And dream as big as possible… because thats what the limits are for this upcoming season.
What happened with Josh Gordon?
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 3:53 PM MST up reply actions
mary jane...
and copious amounts. It is a real shame… he tore up our first D like his name was Randy Moss. He was a beast… but the head on the shoulders was just not going to get it done. K Whit had to put his foot down.
by BigBeast52Utes on Feb 1, 2012 3:56 PM MST up reply actions
We want party photos
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I want some of what he was smoking...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:03 PM MST up reply actions
nope
nor do i need to. you can see for yourself in time. Good thing we have depth out there. J Gord was going to easily assert himself as #1
by BigBeast52Utes on Feb 1, 2012 4:03 PM MST up reply actions
If Big Beast is who I think he is
just trust him.
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I'd love him to confirm it
Unless that means we stop getting good inside info.
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Big Beast
Where are you getting your info. about Gordon no longer being with the team?
He wore #52 on the team
and played LB.
So we are led to believe. I would think that gives him some inside trading info.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 4:30 PM MST up reply actions
Well in this case.....
I hope he’s wrong. Gordon looked like a playmaker.
My understanding
Is totally different. Red shirt year as a transfer. I expect to see him until I see otherwise reported.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:08 PM MST up reply actions
So we get our OC at end of day to top this off?
by kodiek on Feb 1, 2012 3:55 PM MST via mobile reply actions
The reports say that Whit may or may not announce...
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 3:56 PM MST up reply actions
Interesting twist...SDSU OL coach Dan Finn could be Utah's next OL coach...
Which suggests there is an opening, meaning maybe Tim Davis is the next OC?
Isn't Davis a lifer OL coach?
I don’t know if I’d trust him calling plays. Be happy to give him a shot though!
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 3:57 PM MST up reply actions
Moved over to take Dave Schramm's spot at RB coach, possibly?
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We've only had Davis for a year.
And he seems legit. I’d hate to lose him already.
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Agreed...
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- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:01 PM MST up reply actions
Possible...he was the run game coordinator for Minnesota.
But that’s about as much experience he has coaching that position.
SDSU might be a good hire
They’ve been great at running the ball lately.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:00 PM MST up reply actions
Coleman Peterson Awarded a Scholarship
It better be contingent on not missing any dead center 20 yarders this year.
I think, on balance
He exceeded expectations remarkably. Colorado was a disaster, but the season turned out okay.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:07 PM MST up reply actions
A week before, he was the hero - kicking the game winner in a blizzard...
But he looked iffy in the Sun Bowl. Hopefully he can work past that.
Life of a kicker
You are only remembered for what you did last.
Yes.
He has signed and is graduating from HS early so that he can play in Spring Ball
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:07 PM MST up reply actions
I think the general feeling
Is that he will play for the starting QB job, and then leave on his mission if he doesn’t get that.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:07 PM MST up reply actions
And the OC announcement isn't coming today...
Whit says by the end of the week…
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- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:10 PM MST reply actions
Yeah, interesting comments
He said he’s been really busy recruiting, and that’s made it difficult to interview the candidates.
He also said they weren’t trying to hide the OC hire to try not to scare off recruits. He said other schools can point to the no-OC thing as a negative just as well as they could point to a certain OC hire as negative.
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Link to those comments?
That guy from the Giants, I’m tellin’ ya!
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:15 PM MST up reply actions
This is all live on the press conference video stream.
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I shouldn't even be on here
Since I’m at work. Don’t think I can swing a live stream.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:17 PM MST up reply actions
It's over now anyway.
Just ended.
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I'm sure it will be archived though
You should be able to watch it later.
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Amazing to get the
class we did today without an OC. I would have a hard time signing on to play for a mystery coach. Sounds fishy.
He earned it
I remember a few big INTs, or am I being crazy?
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:15 PM MST up reply actions
Agreed...
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:15 PM MST up reply actions
Anything official on Moana?
He was supposed to announce at 4.
For the Masochists out there
Beaver about to do the announcement on Fox Sports West
He's looking at that Washington hat...
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And he took it
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No Beaver. :(
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We've got
Austin Lee, Justin Thomas, and I could see either Chase Hansen or Reginald Porter as dynamic DBs. Beaver would have been great, but we don’t need him back there.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:34 PM MST up reply actions
Sark is....
…..an arse. I hope we stick it them this year.
Marc Pouvave just tweeted
Coach Finn will be the interior line coach while coach Davis will be the tackles coach.
Seriously. Good hire.
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I hope that doesn't mean
One or the other of them will be looking to leave for a bigger job soon, but yeah, that’s a heck of a coaching duo right now.
I wouldn’t mind some more coaching on the tackles… we had some problems with penalties on the edge of the line this year.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 1, 2012 4:30 PM MST up reply actions
Ha ha. Someone tried to get Pouvave to say who the new OC was
He said he doesn’t know yet, and Davis doesn’t know either.
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I think both will be a miss..
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:33 PM MST up reply actions
As do I but.......
I will anxiously await news all the same…..
You're getting them? Or sending them out?
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Share...
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:38 PM MST up reply actions
Not much to share, nothing definitive...
Just what’s being thrown out there…coupled with Whitt’s comments a few minutes ago he still expects a couple others to sign.
I think both will be a hit...
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:37 PM MST up reply actions
Better?
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:37 PM MST up reply actions
Adam Ah Ching
What’s the deal with this guy? It says he’s considering Utah, but I’ve heard nothing about him
his name
reminds me of Herman Ho Ching. Big time back for the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits. Went up to Oregon and didn’t make it.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 5:01 PM MST up reply actions
Moana Ofahengaue
This guy could have punched his own ticket and could have gone anywhere. The list of offers is very impressive. WOW.
In other news, for now on Rivals we have passed Cal in the all ‘important’ star belly sneetches game. Amazing! Ahead of Cal. Baby we have come a long, long ways.
Would have liked Jared Afalava as well...
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:42 PM MST up reply actions
would have been nice
but then Blechen might have had to sit. (j/k)
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 4:47 PM MST up reply actions
Moana Ofahengaue with the tackle!
That’s going to be fun to say.
Just want him to send his damn letter in...
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- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 5:04 PM MST up reply actions
He's a bit busy right now
He’s playing in an all star game currently. But he did commit to Utah before hand.
snatch of the class
http://utahutes.cstv.com/allaccess/?media=296014
should be funny and fun watching Porter.
Cannot wait to watch this kid tear it up… special teams… and eventually settling next to Mr. Rowe as the best ballhawking safety Utah has ever seen.
Dark Horse Special This is the type of the under the radar kid Utah football has made its name on… but now he has that Southern speed and spice to jazz it all up.
Be excited.
Speaking of players from LA...
How is Charles Henderson’s recovery coming along?
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- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:48 PM MST up reply actions
to be best of my knowledge fine...
he has good speed… but Dunn may be the special teams guy if he can learn to catch a punt. Reggie really started to get it goin late last year. But Henderson brings a great 4th option to a spread formation and has speed that will never be taught.
by BigBeast52Utes on Feb 1, 2012 4:52 PM MST up reply actions
But Charles also has the balls that I like to see in a PR...
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 4:56 PM MST up reply actions
RoJo
is the best ball hawking Utah safety in my opinion. But I wouldn’t be disappointed if Rowe somehow knocks him off that mountain.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 4:49 PM MST up reply actions
Eric Weddle????
Please at least say he is a close 2nd…….
Rowe will be a better player
… not ball hawk. Rowe is a solid tackler… who with 10 more pounds of NCAA muscle will be a phenomenal tackler. His ball skills are decent but not on the same level as Robert
Johnson played like a center fielder out there.
he was outstanding. I was hoping to see him stick and play regularly with an NFL club.
by Utah-UCLA alum on Feb 1, 2012 4:59 PM MST up reply actions
I may or may not be
trolling the Brandon Gurney chat right now under the name “Bill Strong”
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gosh darn it!
those people wont let me have any fun! they are ignoring all my questions…
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 5:28 PM MST up reply actions
never mind
I have now posted as Brandon Gurney, Greg Wrubell and Bill Strong, and Gurney is eating it up!
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 5:32 PM MST up reply actions
Nice...
I am now flipping between that chat and this page just to keep me entertained waiting for 6:15.
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join in!
its a blast! some of the questions get screened, but I have already gotten under some peoples skin.
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LOL!
indeed it does!
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 5:50 PM MST up reply actions
Come on 6 p.m. Wanna see which way the wind blows with these two.
"It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word" - Andrew Jackson
which two?
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 1, 2012 5:43 PM MST up reply actions
The stream is here...
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/01/30/cbsla-com-to-stream-4th-annual-signing-day-show
Looks like it will begin at 6:30.
Tell me this was one of you...
Comment From BYU Bob
“you can qualify the definition of a real win to satisfy your bias as a fan….everyone does it " You mean like how after 54-10 happened and Bronco wasn’t sure the better team won?
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 6:19 PM MST reply actions
Guilty!
I tried to post under the name “ute owl” and they blocked me. So I tried “BYU Bob” and the mods just let it go right through.
by Utes_real2008champs on Feb 1, 2012 6:31 PM MST up reply actions
Awesome...
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 6:41 PM MST up reply actions
Isn't this the same webcast...
..That Hendersen ditched us on last year?
get to the announcements already.....
this show blows
Here we go.......
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
Ford?
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
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by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 6:45 PM MST reply actions
Had me worried there putting that shirt on
thought it was Washington
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
Lol, wish I could have seen the look in the tv announcers face
Utah? really Utah? …….Damn right.
"Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport."
Vince Lombardi
Now that that's over with.
Can someone tell me who our OC is gonna be? Tom Cella seems to think its’ Tim Davis.
by Utes_real2008champs on Feb 1, 2012 6:52 PM MST reply actions
Tom Cella was getting his info from a Jazzy thought...
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- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Feb 1, 2012 6:55 PM MST up reply actions
Not a bad way to end the day...
Marsh wavered a bit when it came out Ford was going to Cal, but I’m glad he stuck it out and he’ll definitely have a better shot getting to the NFL here than playing at Washington.
Doesn't look like he's signed his LOI, but he's definitely committed.
The delay most likely is due to him playing in that bowl game tonight.
he's committed
https://twitter.com/#!/BrittonLynn/status/164888531473403904/photo/1
Thomas and Marsh
should be a good CB duo for a few years.
Ofahengaue's letter is in.
http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012512aab.html#Ofahengaue
Good class.
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Anyone see Kelvin York's youtube video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q1rDkts8vY&feature=related
Now imagine that plus John White.
by Utes_real2008champs on Feb 1, 2012 7:29 PM MST reply actions
How good we can be
all rests on the shoulders of Jordan Wynn literally. With a good quarterback our offense could be so potent! Great WR’s and TE’s, Greats RBs, should be a decent OLine. And our D is always stout. maybe a ? at LB. Ready for september already but i’ll settle for the spring game
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