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Kavika Luafatasaga (LB #5) got hurt not sure how serious but was in a boot, worst case may be something broken in his foot and out for the year.

The OL looked as bad as I've ever seen (although I say that most every year about the OL) but then last year in the first game against SUU they looked horrible and they ended up having 4 kids drafted soooo.... what the heck do I know.


Also at the game I couldn't tell if all those penalties were legit or not but it almost felt like the refs were trying to control/keep the game just close enough that it wouldn't get ugly. Really though seems like for a few years at least now the Utes have issues with penalties to start the season, guess that's one thing, the OL didn't have penalties like last year but then they were so bad at blocking they weren't even close enough to be able to hold.
 
//r00t 4 Jazz said:
Kavika Luafatasaga (LB #5) got hurt not sure how serious but was in a boot, worst case may be something broken in his foot and out for the year.

The OL looked as bad as I've ever seen (although I say that most every year about the OL) but then last year in the first game against SUU they looked horrible and they ended up having 4 kids drafted soooo.... what the heck do I know.


Also at the game I couldn't tell if all those penalties were legit or not but it almost felt like the refs were trying to control/keep the game just close enough that it wouldn't get ugly. Really though seems like for a few years at least now the Utes have issues with penalties to start the season, guess that's one thing, the OL didn't have penalties like last year but then they were so bad at blocking they weren't even close enough to be able to hold.
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I remember one game last year when there was false start after false start on the utes. It was insane. Never seen anything like it before. Must have been like 8-10 in the first half alone. Seems like there was a single possession with like 4 false starts.
Anyone else remember the game I'm talking about?
 
fishonjazz said:
I remember one game last year when there was false start after false start on the utes. It was insane. Never seen anything like it before. Must have been like 8-10 in the first half alone. Seems like there was a single possession with like 4 false starts.
Anyone else remember the game I'm talking about?
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It was against Arizona and after the game the Utes claimed the Cats were barking out cadences to get em to jump.
 
tfivas said:
It was against Arizona and after the game the Utes claimed the Cats were barking out cadences to get em to jump.
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Oh ya I remember that. They probably were doing that. Lame
 
So two games into the season, I can say without a doubt that my only 2 concerns are penalties (which are happening at a frightening rate), and the continued red zone issues.

Huntley has been better than advertised imo, and I think I like the offense but I'm still a little cautious due to the fact that we're still settling for FG's. Defensively we're sitting pretty, as usual.

San Jose State serves as a good opportunity to clean up all the ******** before we hit PAC12 play. If they can tighten things up, I think this team can actually be better than most people predicted.
 
I'm worried about the O-Line.
They're not making holes for running plays.
Part of the problem is Huntley not being in sync with the RBs, but there's also nowhere for them to go.

Secondary is really good right now. Defense as a whole is really good right now.

The only thing not clicking is the O-Line.
 
leftyjace said:
I'm worried about the O-Line.
They're not making holes for running plays.
Part of the problem is Huntley not being in sync with the RBs, but there's also nowhere for them to go.

Secondary is really good right now. Defense as a whole is really good right now.

The only thing not clicking is the O-Line.
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I was happy with pass protection vs BYU. Certainly, we didn't have success running with the RB's but part of me wonders if the game plan was just more focused on running the ball with Huntley. Either way, it needs to get fixed because Huntley's usage in the run game is way too high. I think the reason I'm not too concerned about it yet is the fact that Utah's always had the guys up front to run the ball.

I really do think Utah conceded to the strength of BYU's front 7 and was actually hoping for 8 men in the box in hopes that they could get Huntley out on the edge. I understand the logic but they're gonna get Huntley killed.

Saturday night I expect them to look entirely different in the run game.
 
I really like Huntley but he sure does get hit a lot
 
Man Utah is so frustrating. They're good enough to get you excited and undisciplined enough to make a huge mistake that kills momentum just as they're about to absolutely blow their opponent off the field. It's gone exactly that way in each of their 2 and a half games so far.

I realize I'm bitching about games vs N. Dakota, a BYU team that's having a rough season and San Jose State, but these are the sort of things that just don't start clicking for a team once they start playing tougher opponents.

Ok, now I'll say something nice: Aside from that boneheaded pick right before halftime, Tyler Huntley looks more and more electric. I seriously don't think Utah's had a more exciting QB since Scott Mitchell. I loved Alex Smith, but I just see a little bit more substance with Huntley.
 
I agree in every respect.
But... long term view.
I think we will be fine.
I think we need to keep in mind... new offense. New quarterback who started only his 3rd game. Things can only get better, and if Huntley - a sophomore! - keeps getting better, we may be in for a very fun next few years. :)
 
leftyjace said:
I agree in every respect.
But... long term view.
I think we will be fine.
I think we need to keep in mind... new offense. New quarterback who started only his 3rd game. Things can only get better, and if Huntley - a sophomore! - keeps getting better, we may be in for a very fun next few years. :)
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I honestly feel like Utah is a Rose Bowl team in 2018. 4 outta 5 Olineman will be back, Huntley in his 2nd year as a starter with Tuttle waiting in the wings, Moss/Shyne/DHC coming back at RB, and every WR coming back except for Carrington. Oh, and some guy named Britain Covey will be back in the fold. Defensively, about half the starters return and they rotate through the 2 deep so much that every starter next year will have played significant Defensive snaps.

It also doesn't hurt that guys like Rosen and Darnold will be starting for the Jets and 49ers. I'm still excited to see Utah play some good football this year, but make no mistake, Whittingham knows that next year is a statement year for Utah. Hell, if Carrington was coming back I'd be tempted to pick them as a playoff team. In 3 games I'm already convinced that he's the best WR I've seen play for a University in this state, but not just at Utah.
 
jazzman12 said:
I honestly feel like Utah is a Rose Bowl team in 2018. 4 outta 5 Olineman will be back, Huntley in his 2nd year as a starter with Tuttle waiting in the wings, Moss/Shyne/DHC coming back at RB, and every WR coming back except for Carrington. Oh, and some guy named Britain Covey will be back in the fold. Defensively, about half the starters return and they rotate through the 2 deep so much that every starter next year will have played significant Defensive snaps.

It also doesn't hurt that guys like Rosen and Darnold will be starting for the Jets and 49ers. I'm still excited to see Utah play some good football this year, but make no mistake, Whittingham knows that next year is a statement year for Utah. Hell, if Carrington was coming back I'd be tempted to pick them as a playoff team. In 3 games I'm already convinced that he's the best WR I've seen play for a University in this state, but not just at Utah.
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Not saying it will happen but Darnold (and I think Rosen too) has already said they'll be staying in school.
 
I LIKE the idea of them coming back.
Can you imagine the dominance of the PAC-12 conference if they do?
We could get 2 of the playoff spots. And since we'd beat both of those teams in head-to-head, we'd be guaranteed one of them. :)
 
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