Singleton to Pac-12
The Utah Utes have done a tremendous job recruiting in the state of Texas over the last several years, signing eight Lone Star prospects in 2010, three each in 2011 and 2012, before amping things back up and securing seven in the '13 class. It was Wednesday morning that Crosby (Tx) wideout Raelon Singleton got the '14 ball rolling...
Singleton to Pac-12
The Utah Utes have done a tremendous job recruiting in the state of Texas over the last several years, signing eight Lone Star prospects in 2010, three each in 2011 and 2012, before amping things back up and securing seven in the '13 class. It was Wednesday morning that Crosby (Tx) wideout Raelon Singleton got the '14 ball rolling...
First Round NFL Draft Grades: Carolina Panthers
PICK: Star Lotulelei, DT, UtahANALYSIS: I still don't get why the Jets passed on him, but Carolina must be thrilled. I knew it had to be Star when the pick was in within a few minutes. He's the best DT in the draft, yet he somehow fell all the way to Carolina at 14. The defensive tackle position has been a huge need in Carolina for years, and they've finally gotten a...
Panthers Select Utah DT Star Lotulelei (Rd.1, No.14)
With the 14th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Panthers select Utah DT Star Lotulelei. Blessed with the rare combination of top notch athleticism, good size and excellent natural strength, Lotulelei has the talent to be an impact play-maker in the NFL. Consistently quick off the ball, Star is able to get into gaps and can jolt and drive OL backwards to disrupt plays behind...
Some Surprises on Utah’s Post-Spring Depth Chart
The University of Utah released its pre-fall depth chart Monday on the heels of a high-scoring Red-White spring game.
Here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers coming out of spring workouts and looking ahead to fall camp.
QB:
Every coach preaches about the open competition for quarterback and every other position for that matter. Coach Whittingham certainly hinted at the...
2013 NFL Draft: DT Star Lotulelei Scouting Report
Star Lotulelei (pronounced 'Lot-too-lel-lay' was born in Tonga and moved to the United States with his family when he was 9 years old. He shares a similar history to current Baltimore Raven and fan favorite, Haloti Ngata.Like Ngata in 2006, Lotulelei enters the 2013 NFL Draft as one of the best defensive prospects. At the Scouting Combine, Lotulelei was found to have a...
Utah’s Delshawn McClellon pulls off baller spin move in Utes’ 2013 spring game
During the Utah Utes' 2013 Spring Game, receiver Delshawn McClellon pulled off an insane spin move.
Utah signs three wings to swell class
The Utah Utes signed three recruits in the regular signing period, according to a release from the school. In total, Utah has seven newcomers aboard for next season, which includes three junior college players. Previously known commits Princeton Onwas and Ahmad Fields signed with Utah, and they were joined by 6′-6″ wing Kenneth Ogbe, a German player. Coach Larry [...]
Utah Basketball Adds Three, Sends Three Packing
Basketball signing day tends to come and go with much less fanfare than that joyful day in February when the football team announces its signing class.
That could be the result of Utah’s struggles on the court as opposed to the years of success on the football field.
It could also be that there are essentially two signing periods for college basketball which splits the player...
Utah's Star declines NYC draft-day invite
Utah's Star Lotulelei has declined an invitation to attend the NFL draft in New York.
Lotulelei issued a statement Wednesday through his agent saying he prefers to be in Utah surrounded by family and friends when his name is called. The defensive tackle was projected by some to be the top overall pick until a medical exam during the NFL combine raised questions about his heart...
2013 NFL Draft: 5 Best Fits For Star Lotulelei
According to a report on USAToday.com, "A heart specialist who conducted tests on Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei has determined the NFL prospect's heart is functioning normally and his abnormal test at the February Scouting Combine might have been due to a viral infection."For the 6'2", 315-pound defensive tackle, that is great news. For opposing offensive...
WATCH: Utah WR scares coaching staff wearing gorilla suit
Via sportsmashup.com
Utah Utes wide receiver Kenneth Scott produced the video below of a player dressing in a gorilla suit running around the the football facility. The best part occurs around the two minute mark when they go into the coach’s offices and scare co-offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. Let’s just say he didn’t see it coming!
Star Lotulelei Cleared To Play By Doctors
Former Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei has been cleared by doctors to play football now on Tuesday. Lotulelei was forced to miss last month’s NFL Scouting Combine after it revealed that he had an abnormal heart condition.
A letter obtained by CBSSports.com from Dr. Joseph Stehlik of the University of Utah Health Sciences Cardiology Division reveals that the future first...
Drake hires Giacoletti as coach
Ray Giacoletti was fired by Utah just two seasons after reaching the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament. The firing devastated Giacoletti, though he would up at mid-major power Gonzaga.
Six years later, Giacoletti has earned another shot at a head coaching job with Drake, a mid-major desperate to enjoy success at anywhere near the level of the Zags.
Drake announced Thursday...
Star Lotulelei Dominates At Utahs Pro Day
On Wednesday, Utah held its pro day, and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei got another chance to prove to NFL teams what he couldn't in Indianapolis after abnormalities were seen in his echocardiogram. By all accounts, be absolutely nailed it as multiple reports indicated that the 6-foot-3, 311-pound Lotulelei put up 38 reps on the 225-pound bench press, had a 30-inch vertical...
Utah Utes: The season is over
Well, the season ended last night for the Runnin’ Utes. Unfortunately, it was over at the beginning of the game. The Utes seemed to have run out of gas, losing the rebound battle and turning the ball over. The game last night was over in the first half, over at half time, and over when Utah forgot how to get a defensive rebound after cutting the Oregon lead to 8 points.
However...
Utah Utes: Runnin’ to the next game
What an amazing… I mean, what a come back… I mean, wow! This whole season there have been games where the potential for the Utes has shown through. Utah fans and bloggers alike jumped at the signs of hope. We also saw the downfall of the Utes. One thing we have seen a lot of this season is close games.
The Utes earlier this season could not close games. But oh how things have...
Utah 79, California 69
Jarred DuBois scored 21 points and hit a tying 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation, Jordan Loveridge scored eight of his 20 points in overtime, and Utah upset second-seeded California 79-69 in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Friday night.
Utah (15-17) knocked off top-seeded Washington in last year's tournament and took down No. 2 this year by hitting some big...
Utah Utes: The Utes are finally runnin’
I have always enjoyed roller coasters. They are the one type of ride I will make sure I ride when I go to a theme park. However, I am not a big fan of my favorite sports teams going through a roller coaster of a season. I enjoy exciting games, but I want my teams to simply be on a gradual trip upwards with constant improvement all while working towards a shot at the title.
The Ute’s...
Utah 69, Southern Cal 66
Jarred DuBois scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half, Jordan Loveridge added 15 points and Utah opened the Pac-12 tournament with a 69-66 win over short-handed Southern California on Wednesday.
Utah (14-17) hounded USC defensively in the first half and withstood a couple of second-half runs by the Trojans to earn a spot Thursday's quarterfinals against second-seeded California...
Utah DT Star Lotulelei Will Fully Participate At His Pro Day
Several scouts have said they have been informed Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, who did not work out at the scouting combine because of a previously-undiagnosed heart condition that was discovered during the player's physical in Indianapolis, will do everything March 20 in his on-campus workout. Lotulelei is considered a top 10 player by many teams, but there were some...
Utah 72, No. 19 Oregon 62
Jason Washburn had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and Jarred DuBois added 15 points and several key baskets down the stretch to propel Utah past No. 19 Oregon 72-62 on Saturday.
Jordan Loveridge and Brandon Taylor chipped in 14 points apiece for the Utes (13-17, 5-13), who won consecutive Pac-12 games for the first time since joining the league. It also marked the first time Utah beat...
Utah 72, Oregon St. 61
Jordan Loveridge scored 17 points and collected 12 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season to help Utah run away from Oregon State for a 72-61 victory on Thursday night.
Jason Washburn added 15 points and eight boards while Jarred DuBois chipped in 15 points and six assists for the Utes (12-17, 4-13 Pac-12) as they moved a step closer to wrapping up the 10th seed in...
UA women's season ends in Pac-12 tourney
SEATTLE, Wash. In her final game at Arizona, senior Davellyn Whyte finished with 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists, but the 11th-seeded Wildcats were eliminated by sixth-seeded Utah 66-48 in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday night.
Whyte finished her standout career at UA with 2,059 points in 126 games. Junior Erica Barnes added nine points and eight rebounds...
Utah 66, Arizona 48
Michelle Plouffe had 24 points and nine rebounds to help Utah beat Arizona 66-48 in the first round of the Pac-12 women's tournament on Thursday.
Plouffe had five 3-pointers for the sixth-seeded Utes (18-12), who will meet No. 14 UCLA, the third seed, in the tournament quarterfinals on Friday.
Taryn Wicijowski scored 14 points and Iwalani Rodrigues finished with 10 points for...
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