Utes experience national success on multiple platforms

By Whitney O'Bannon, Monday, April 8, 2013 at 11:27 am MST

Despite the Utah football team having more or less another building year, the Utes found national success in other programs, as well as Star Lotulelei’s fight for the NFL draft. Lotulelei’s refusal to give up after attention was called to … Continue reading»

Jarred DuBois – the Utes’ make or break postseason player

By Whitney O'Bannon, Monday, March 18, 2013 at 5:25 pm MST

Jarred DuBois, the transfer from Loyola Marymount who had a fairly quiet season for Utah, chose the best time to get the ball rolling. Down by three points to Cal, DuBois dribbled the ball around to the left side of … Continue reading»

Star Lotulelei speaks with the NFL Network

By Dirk Facer, Monday, February 25, 2013 at 6:26 pm MST

Former Utah defensive lineman Star Lotulelei discusses his situation at the scouting combine with the NFL Network. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145102/article/star-lotulelei-can-exercise-despite-heart-condition

Mentorship between Dennis Erickson and Brian Johnson to shape future of Utah football offense

By Whitney O'Bannon, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 3:01 pm MST

Brian Johnson is a Utah guy. Dennis Erickson is a national championship-worthy coach. If you ask me, together the two could create something pretty spectacular. Now I am not saying, Kyle Whittingham has fixed all our offensive struggles by creating … Continue reading»

Crimson Club Hall of Fame to induct five in April

By Dirk Facer, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 3:46 pm MST

From a University of Utah press release: SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah will enshrine four former Ute athletes and one former coach into the Crimson Club Hall of Fame on Monday, April 22 at the Hilton Salt … Continue reading»

Utes hiring Dennis Erickson

By Dirk Facer, Monday, February 11, 2013 at 8:23 am MST

SALT LAKE CITY — Longtime college and professional football coach Dennis Erickson, who led Miami (Fla.) to national championships in 1989 and 1991, is joining Kyle Whittingham’s staff at the University of Utah as an assistant. A formal announcement is … Continue reading»

Are you ready for some football?

By Dirk Facer, Friday, February 1, 2013 at 9:27 am MST

Fans wishing to watch Utah coach Kyle Whittingham’s press conference on National Letter of Intent Day may do so via livestream at: http://pac-12.com/live/utahutes.aspx. Wednesday’s event is scheduled for 4 p.m. Spring ball begins March 19 and concludes April 20 with the Red-White … Continue reading»

Bachynski taking a break from active competition

By Dirk Facer, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 5:58 am MST

Utah center Dallin Bachynski, who has played in 19 games (starting nine) with averages of 5.2 points and 4.2 rebounds, is no longer on the active roster. In a released statement, head coach Larry Krystkowiak explained the situation: “After meeting … Continue reading»

Marsh, Reese transferring from Utah football program

By Dirk Facer, Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:26 pm MST

Kicker Nick Marsh and defensive back Terrell Reese are transferring from the Utah football program. Marsh, a senior-to-be from Petaluma, Calif., appeared in 38 games for the Utes and kicked the ball off 192 times. He also had 23 punts … Continue reading»

Utes begin honoring Majerus

By Dirk Facer, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 2:02 pm MST

SALT LAKE CITY — Fans attending Wednesday’s Utah-Boise State game in the Huntsman Center Wednesday will receive a commemorative patch to honor former Runnin’ Utes coach Rick Majerus, who passed away Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 64. … Continue reading»