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Utah football: Utes reveal 'Utah stripe' inspired design for new uniforms
It’s the same Utah football you’ve known (and maybe loved), but with brand new packaging. The Utes revealed three new sets of uniforms on Tuesday afternoon, to a typical mix of bluster and consternation online from fans. Utah’s extension with Under Armour put them in line for a redesign this sprin... It’s the same Utah football you’ve known (and maybe loved), but with brand new packaging. The Utes revealed three new sets of uniforms on Tuesday aft... -
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Utah football: Utes schedule home-and-home with Wyoming for 2020, 2025
Utah football’s non-conference schedule is getting a brush of regional flavor starting in 2020. The Utes have agreed to a series with Wyoming, one of their former conference rivals. The series will be stretched out across five years, with games in 2020 and 2025. The Utes will travel to War Memoria... Utah football’s non-conference schedule is getting a brush of regional flavor starting in 2020. The Utes have agreed to a series with Wyoming, one of... -
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Utah football: Former Utes find NFL landing spots in rookie free agency
The Utes had a school record eight draftees, but even more have signed or agreed to rookie free agent deals. A look at the landing spots for the undrafted Utes: • Defensive end Hunter Dimick will join the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to his agent. Utah’s all-time sack leader (29.5) was a late-rou... The Utes had a school record eight draftees, but even more have signed or agreed to rookie free agent deals. A look at the landing spots for the undra... -
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Utah football: 2017 NFL Draft primer for Utes prospects
Don’t ask Kyle Whittingham for NFL Draft predictions. He’s in the dark as much as anyone else. “I gave up on speculating who is going to get drafted,” he said. “Typically what you think is going to happen doesn’t happen.” But that hasn’t prevented some optimism about Utah’s pool of NFL Draft hopeful... Don’t ask Kyle Whittingham for NFL Draft predictions. He’s in the dark as much as anyone else. “I gave up on speculating who is going to get drafted,”... -
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Utah basketball: David Collette testing NBA Draft waters
The NBA’s release of all early entries into the NBA Draft included at least one surprise: Utah forward David Collette. The 6-foot-10 forward was one of 194 players, according to the NBA, who submitted his paperwork to enter the draft early. So why no announcement? “Because I’m coming back next yea... The NBA’s release of all early entries into the NBA Draft included at least one surprise: Utah forward David Collette. The 6-foot-10 forward was one ... -
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Utah basketball: Christian PoPoola Jr. wants to bring 'winning mentality' to Runnin' Utes
After a long recruiting process, Christian PoPoola Jr. could be forgiven for needing a break. But after signing with Utah on Saturday, the senior three-star guard has a different frame of mind. “A lot of people feel like they need some time to breathe,” he said in an interview with The Tribune. “For... After a long recruiting process, Christian PoPoola Jr. could be forgiven for needing a break. But after signing with Utah on Saturday, the senior thre... -
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Utah football: Safety Jordan Fogal tweets that he's transferring
Senior safety Jordan Fogal is transferring from Utah football, he announced Sunday afternoon via Twitter, but seemingly on good terms. Fogal, 22, will be available as a graduate transfer. “I’ve experienced things that most dream of, I’ve met life long friends, and I was able to finish my Bachelors a... Senior safety Jordan Fogal is transferring from Utah football, he announced Sunday afternoon via Twitter, but seemingly on good terms. Fogal, 22, will... -
UTAH SPORTSAs if the Utah-BYU series resuming next season needed more fire — the Runnin’ Utes have signed a former Cougar commit. Christian PoPoola Jr., a 6-foot-4 combo guard from Las Vegas, is the latest addition to the 2017 recruiting class, which is starting to stock up with the back court help Utah needs.... As if the Utah-BYU series resuming next season needed more fire — the Runnin’ Utes have signed a former Cougar commit. Christian PoPoola Jr., a 6-foot...
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UTAH SPORTSAnd then there were three. Utah football has added a commitment for the 2018 class with Malone Mataele, a 6-foot running back prospect from Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., on Friday afternoon, bolstering the future of the backfield for Utah and earning running backs coach Kiel McDonald his first big... And then there were three. Utah football has added a commitment for the 2018 class with Malone Mataele, a 6-foot running back prospect from Rancho San...
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Utah basketball: LBSU guard Justin Bibbins to join Utes as a grad transfer
How will a 5-foot-8 guard make it in the Pac-12? Justin Bibbins hopes his past games against power conference teams can help forecast it for him. As a junior at Long Beach State, he averaged 10.1 ppg against seven Power 5 opponents last year (four ranked opponents including national champion North ... How will a 5-foot-8 guard make it in the Pac-12? Justin Bibbins hopes his past games against power conference teams can help forecast it for him. As ... -
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Utah football notes: Both Troy Taylor and Morgan Scalley to coach from field level
In a dramatic departure from the last two seasons when Utah has had offensive and defensive coordinators coaching from on high, next season will likely see both down on the field. Whittingham expressed that both Troy Taylor and Morgan Scalley won’t be in the press box next year, and that whoever is ... In a dramatic departure from the last two seasons when Utah has had offensive and defensive coordinators coaching from on high, next season will likel... -
UTAH SPORTSUtah basketball: Utes sign Las Vegas forward Donnie TillmanDonnie Tillman’s mother laid out a grim reality years ago for him: If he wanted to go to college, he had to find a way to pay for it himself. He took it to heart. “It was ‘study hard and play hard,’” Tillman said. “Coming from Detroit, nothing is expected of you. It means a lot to me and especially ... Donnie Tillman’s mother laid out a grim reality years ago for him: If he wanted to go to college, he had to find a way to pay for it himself. He took ...
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Utah basketball: Transcript of Larry Krystkowiak's season wrap-up interview
Earlier this week, The Tribune sat down with Utah basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak and talked about the most recent 20-12 season that saw Utah finish fourth in the Pac-12, but fall short of a third-straight NCAA Tournament berth. A summary of his comments will appear in Thursday’s newspaper, but h... Earlier this week, The Tribune sat down with Utah basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak and talked about the most recent 20-12 season that saw Utah finis... -
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Bonus: David Hackett reflects on his son's radio career
In any story, there are parts that are tough to fit in. In the Tribune’s piece on Tom Hackett in Thursday’s paper, interview segments with David Hackett, Tom’s father, were cut for space. Here is an addendum with some of the cutting room floor material: “OC and Hackett” is drive-time listening all t... In any story, there are parts that are tough to fit in. In the Tribune’s piece on Tom Hackett in Thursday’s paper, interview segments with David Hacke... -
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Utah football notes: Utes move second spring scrimage to April 11
Change your calendars — Utah football is switching up the time for its second spring scrimmage. The Utes will hold the scrimmage on Tuesday, April 11 starting at 3 p.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium which will be open to the public. The practice scheduled for Saturday morning will be closed. Coach Kyle Whi... Change your calendars — Utah football is switching up the time for its second spring scrimmage. The Utes will hold the scrimmage on Tuesday, April 11 ... -
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Utah baseball: Starting with BYU, Utes look to get back to winning
Describing Utah’s upcoming game with BYU on Tuesday night, baseball coach Bill Kinneberg used the term “necessary evil.” OK, so more context is required. Midweek games during conference play are one of the banes of college baseball. Utah (10-11, 1-5) is preparing for a weekend series hosting Orego... Describing Utah’s upcoming game with BYU on Tuesday night, baseball coach Bill Kinneberg used the term “necessary evil.” OK, so more context is requi... -
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Utah basketball: Kyle Kuzma declares for NBA Draft, will not hire an agent and could return
For Kyle Kuzma, it’s the same old routine. After the first-round NIT loss to Boise State last Tuesday, he took the rest of the week off for spring break. This week, he’s back in the gym, training with strength coach Charles Stephenson and getting ready for the next step. The biggest difference for K... For Kyle Kuzma, it’s the same old routine. After the first-round NIT loss to Boise State last Tuesday, he took the rest of the week off for spring bre... -
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Utah basketball game guide: Utes set to tangle with Boise State in NIT first round
The Pac-12 Tournament didn’t do much to answer concerns about Utah’s maturity or consistency: After all, how can a team capable of blowing out Cal get knocked off by them a week later on a neutral floor? But it’s hard to argue that Utah has been pretty consistent at home. Utah is 14-3 in the Huntsma... The Pac-12 Tournament didn’t do much to answer concerns about Utah’s maturity or consistency: After all, how can a team capable of blowing out Cal get... -
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Utah athletics finalizing 10-year multimedia rights deal with Learfield
Another revenue stream is opening up for Utah athletics starting this summer. The Utes have announced they’re entering a 10-year partnership on multimedia rights with Learfield, which will manage Utah’s corporate sponsorships and advertising. The contract details are still being finalized, so no fin... Another revenue stream is opening up for Utah athletics starting this summer. The Utes have announced they’re entering a 10-year partnership on multim... -
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Pac-12 Tournament game guide: Utah looks to knock off Cal again in rubbber match
The Battle For The Four Seed is over. Utah won. On Thursday, Cal hopes to win the war. While the Utes did what they had to do last week and more, pounding the Golden Bears into complete submission — a second half was pretty much unnecessary as Utah split the regular season series. But that was the e... The Battle For The Four Seed is over. Utah won. On Thursday, Cal hopes to win the war. While the Utes did what they had to do last week and more, poun... -
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Utah basketball: Collette and Daniels practice, will be 'game-time decisions' for Pac-12 Tournament
Las Vegas • While Coach Larry Krystkowiak has yet to commit to whether David Collette and Devon Daniels will play in Thursday’s Pac-12 Tournament opener, indications are strong that the 4-seeded Utes (20-10, 11-7) will be at full strength this week. Krystkowiak called both players “game time decisio... Las Vegas • While Coach Larry Krystkowiak has yet to commit to whether David Collette and Devon Daniels will play in Thursday’s Pac-12 Tournament open... -
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Utah football: Former Utes make most of NFL Combine opportunity
NFL teams do their homework. Last week, offensive lineman Isaac Asiata was in room with San Francisco 49ers brass, including new coach Kyle Shanahan, when they asked him a tough question. “They asked me how I tricked my wife into marrying me,” Asiata said. “She used to do pageants and stuff like tha... NFL teams do their homework. Last week, offensive lineman Isaac Asiata was in room with San Francisco 49ers brass, including new coach Kyle Shanahan, ... -
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Utah basketball: Larry Krystkowiak claims 'no regrets' about non-conference scheduling
March Madness may be the time of year everyone waits for, but it’s also when November and December games cast long shadows. Utah (20-10, 11-7) is feeling that now. After finishing 11-7 in Pac-12 play and earning an outright 4-seed in the Pac-12 Tournament, many teams would be sitting pretty for a be... March Madness may be the time of year everyone waits for, but it’s also when November and December games cast long shadows. Utah (20-10, 11-7) is feel... -
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Utah basketball: Runnin' Utes have upper hand in tiebreaking scenarios with Cal
How big was Utah’s win over Cal on Thursday night? Technically, 30 points. But in the Pac-12 standings race, huge. Utah is in position to clinch a 4-seed and a bye on Saturday, and it doesn’t have to necessarily win to do it. Cal plays at Colorado at noon, and Utah hosts Stanford at 2 p.m. As long a... How big was Utah’s win over Cal on Thursday night? Technically, 30 points. But in the Pac-12 standings race, huge. Utah is in position to clinch a 4-s... -
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Utah football: Former Utes QB Travis Wilson signs with L.A. Rams — as a tight end
The man who has made the most starts as Utah football’s quarterback is getting a fresh start in the NFL. Only it isn’t at quarterback. Travis Wilson, 23, signed a contract on Tuesday with the L.A. Rams — and the former Utes passer hopes to find a niche as a 6-foot-7 tight end. He already looks diffe... The man who has made the most starts as Utah football’s quarterback is getting a fresh start in the NFL. Only it isn’t at quarterback. Travis Wilson, ... -
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Utah basketball game guide: Runnin' Utes hunt for critical split against Cal
As far as odds go, Utah’s are still pretty solid for a first-round bye. That statement may seem incredible on its face, given’ Utah’s slide from a 5-2 start to a 4-5 stretch that has kept it in the middle of the Pac-12 standings. Cal has been there all along as well, unable to pull ahead into the up... As far as odds go, Utah’s are still pretty solid for a first-round bye. That statement may seem incredible on its face, given’ Utah’s slide from a 5-2... -
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Utah basketball: Runnin' Utes hosting two major recruits for Cal game, including five-star Emmanuel Akot
It’s a more important week than most in Utah basketball — and not because the Runnin’ Utes are trying to supplant Cal as the No. 4 seed in the Pac-12 Tournament. Utah’s future could be tied into a key recruiting battle for Emmanuel Akot, a 2018 five-star prospect who is a standout for Wasatch Academ... It’s a more important week than most in Utah basketball — and not because the Runnin’ Utes are trying to supplant Cal as the No. 4 seed in the Pac-12 ... -
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Utah sports notes: Hunter Simmons named Pac-12 baseball player of the week
Hunter Simmons’ opening weekend was subpar by his standards. In 15 at-bats, he lodged one hit. The Utes’ senior first baseman, who batted .339 last year, didn’t let himself get bogged down by a slow start. “I just told myself, ‘You know what? I’ve done this before. I know I’m good,’” he said. “‘I ca... Hunter Simmons’ opening weekend was subpar by his standards. In 15 at-bats, he lodged one hit. The Utes’ senior first baseman, who batted .339 last ye... -
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Report: In e-mails, House Speaker Greg Hughes called Utah athletics 'unaccountable' before ordering audit
Shortly before approving a legislative audit of Utah athletics, House Speaker Greg Hughes called the department arrogant and “unaccountable” in a fiery e-mail exchange. UteZone, an affiliate of Scout.com, recovered e-mails in a GRAMA request that shed light on the Draper Republican’s feelings toward... Shortly before approving a legislative audit of Utah athletics, House Speaker Greg Hughes called the department arrogant and “unaccountable” in a fier... -
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Utah basketball game guide: Utah looks to break road slump against on-the-rise Colorado
Utah started in Pac-12 play 5-2. Colorado started 0-7. Here’s how far apart they are in the standings now: two games. And a Utah loss tonight could make it one. These two teams have gone in opposite directions the last eight games, and Thursday night will be a gut check for Utah after its worst loss... Utah started in Pac-12 play 5-2. Colorado started 0-7. Here’s how far apart they are in the standings now: two games. And a Utah loss tonight could ma...
