- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Football: Going back to Cali (12/10)

By By Chris Kamrani • December 29, 2007

Most U students know Robert Johnson as the free safety from south-central Los Angeles that almost single-handedly sent the then-mighty UCLA Bruins home with a loss. But now the sophomore is someone else-just a happy-go-lucky student athlete. Johnson grew up in Watts, Calif.

Football: Life of Brian (12/10)

By By Cody Brunner • December 29, 2007

With the Utah football team heading to San Diego to take on Navy on Dec. 20, The Daily Utah Chronicle caught up with Ute quarterback Brian Johnson to talk about the perks of Bowl games, the Bowl Championship Series and what the Utes have to do to end the season on a positive note.

Football: Utah vs. Navy: The Edge (12/10)

By By Cody Brunner • December 29, 2007

Quarterback Navy quarterback Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada is the driving force behind the Midshipmen's offense. The junior leads the team in rushing with 782 yards and 11 touchdowns and has passed for 830 yards and six touchdowns. His backup, Jarod Bryant, has rushed for 463 yards and five touchdowns.

Football: Utah vs. Navy: The X-factor (12/10)

December 29, 2007

Will the Utes be able to shake off the cobwebs and stop Navy's high-powered option attack? Led by quarterback Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada, the Midshipmen's offense ranks first in the nation in rushing yards per game (351.5) and averages close to 40 points every game.

Men’s Hoops: Runnin’ Utes net quality home win (12/15)

December 29, 2007

Free throws got the their name because they are shots that are free of defenders. In Utah point guard Tyler Kepkay's case, they might as well be free points. Kepkay went a perfect 8-for-8 down the stretch to stop a resilient Missouri State team from making a late comeback. Luke Nevill led Utah with 18 points, six rebounds and three assists as the Utes beat the Bears 66-54 on Saturday afternoon at the Huntsman Center.

Poinsettia Bowl: Utes hold high regard for Middies (12/21)

By By Cody Brunner • December 29, 2007

SAN DIEGO -- Utah came out the victor in the Poinsettia Bowl and hoisted a sizeable trophy, but the Navy Midshipmen left with something, too -- the genuine respect of their opponent. To show their appreciation for the Navy players and their sacrifices for the nation's military, the Utes lined up behind the Midshipmen after the game to listen to their school song.

Poinsettia Bowl: Weddle gave Johnson pivotal advice (12/20)

December 29, 2007

SAN DIEGO -- The day before Thursday's Poinsettia Bowl, Kyle Whittingham joked about sneaking former Ute and current San Diego Charger defensive back Eric Weddle onto the field. It appears that having Weddle on the sidelines was enough. Utah quarterback Brian Johnson credits his former teammate and good friend for getting him in the right mindset for the second half of Utah's 35-32 come-from-behind victory over the Navy Midshipmen.

Sports Calendar (12/10-1/6)

December 29, 2007

Mon., Dec. 10 NFL: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 6:30 p.m. ESPN Tues., Dec. 11 Utah Jazz vs. Portland Blazers 7 p.m. FSN Wed., Dec. 12 Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns 8:30 p.m. KJZZ Thurs., Dec. 13 NFL: Denver Broncos at Houston Texans 6:15 p.m. NFL Network Fri.

Women’s Hoops: Utes seek redemption against Golden Gophers (12/7)

By By Natalie Dicou • December 29, 2007

The U women's basketball team will try to get its three-game road swing back on track Saturday when it pays a visit to Minnesota for a meeting with the Golden Gophers. After breezing past Fresno State (0-6) to start the trip, the Utes (5-3) stumbled facing Southern California (4-2).

Jazz venture deep in the heart of Texas (12/7)

By By Jason Peterson • December 29, 2007

Sometimes, the Utah Jazz offense operates like a well-oiled machine, as it did against Miami on Monday. The Jazz were almost unselfish to a fault, dishing out 38 assists of the 42 field goals made that night. Other times, the Jazz offense sits like a Porsche on ice -- the wheels are spinning, but it's not going anywhere.