Author Archives: Mike Sorensen
When the Utah basketball team takes on Michigan tonight in Ann Arbor, the crowd cheering for Utah may surprise the hometown fans. Besides head coach Jim Boylen, a native of Michigan, there are six on the Ute staff and three … Continue reading
Thursday’s announcement that junior guard Jace Tavita is leaving the Utah basketball program shouldn’t have much impact on the Ute program.Tavita was a good guy, well-liked by his teammates (he was selected as a captain this year), a good team … Continue reading
The Utah basketball team looked a lot better tonight in beating Fresno State 76-63.The Utes went up by 24 early in the second half and as they often do, let their opponent creep back, but not enough to make it … Continue reading
It was a “typical Tuesday” practice according to coach Kyle Whittingham. That is, except for the fact that about three dozen little league football players descended the field at the end of practice to get autographs from the players and … Continue reading
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham called Tuesday’s practice “business as usual” and “a good workout.” He wasn’t able to talk any more about the injury situation per Utah policy and we media types couldn’t tell who was doing what on offense … Continue reading
Because of a big Monday morning thunderstorm that left the usual practice field a muddy mess, the Ute football team moved to Rice-Eccles Stadium for Monday afternoon’s practice. Coach Kyle Whittingham said he had planned to practice at the stadium … Continue reading
Although it was Saturday morning for the Utah football team, is was like a Tuesday afternoon for its preparation for the Pittsburgh Panthers, who come to town for a Thursday night game at Rice-Eccles Stadium. With the marching band playing … Continue reading
Coach Kyle Whittingham called it a typical tough Tuesday practice, although the players didn’t have to run gassers afterward like they do during the season on Tuesdays. In the half hour the media was allowed to watch, two plays stood … Continue reading
The Utah football players gave a rousing cheer as they sat in a circle at the end of practice Friday evening. Why? It was the final day of two-a-days. Starting Monday, the team will be on a regular schedule of … Continue reading
The Ute practice ended a few minutes before heavy rain descended on the valley late Thursday morning. So it worked out perfect for the Utes because the players were able under cool conditions for two hours before the rains hit. … Continue reading


