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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Football

Asiata out for season, Wide steps into spotlight.

By By Paige Fieldsted September 26, 2009

The phrase has become commonplace in Rice Eccles Stadium but is something Utah fans won't hear for the rest of the season.

Football Recap

By By Bryan Chouinard September 26, 2009

The Utes got back to their winning ways this weekend after sending the Louisville Cardinals back to the state of Kentucky with their second straight loss.

Defense looking to correct errors

By By Liz Frome , Staff Writer September 24, 2009

By Liz Frome , Staff WriterIt's back to the basics for Utah's defensive team.After showing some weaknesses in weeks one, two and three, the Utes' defense is looking to correct common errors that will help...

Louisville passing game to challenge Utes

By By Paige Fieldsted , Sports Editor September 24, 2009

The Utes will face a different beast this Saturday as they welcome the Louisville Cardinals to Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Utes ready to redeem themselves

By By Bryan Chouinard , Asst. Sports Editor September 24, 2009

It's back to square one for Utah this Saturday as head coach Kyle Whittingham and the Utes try to get back to their winning ways when they host the Louisville Cardinals at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Loss could bring out the best in the Utes

By By Liz Frome and By Liz Frome September 23, 2009

I understand, Ute nation. I was hoping for another undefeated, bowl-winning season for our Utes, too. We all wanted to bust into the BCS, again, and we're all disappointed. But let's step back and get some perspective on the whole thing before we toss this season out.

Defensive seniors will blow through schedule

By By Bubba Brown September 22, 2009

It would have been a lot easier to write this column if Oregon hadn't rolled up more than 200 rushing yards and 31 points on the Ute defense Saturday.

Football Notebook

By By Bryan Chouinard September 21, 2009

Although the Utes couldn't escape Autzen Stadium with a win Saturday, they did escape relatively healthy. Both Caleb Schlauderaff and Matt Asiata went into Saturday's game listed as questionable and as game-time decisions. Both Schlauderaff and Asiata played Saturday, but Asiata struggled to find his rhythm, getting only 15 touches for 54 yards. Whether his shoulder affected his performance or not, Asiata8212;even less than 100 percent8212;will be ready to go this weekend.

Lack of faith in kickers is clear for Utes

By By Paige Fieldsted September 21, 2009

As I looked down from the press box on the gloomy field at Autzen Stadium on Saturday afternoon, I wondered aloud, "Have the Utah coaches lost all faith in their kickers?"

Utes? loss highlights errors on defense

By By Liz Frome September 19, 2009

Utah's first loss in 16 games was highlighted by mistakes on both offense and defense, but the area the Utes seemed to struggle in the most was containing Oregon on rushing yards. Utah held the Ducks to just 95 passing yards at Autzen Stadium but could not do the same on the ground.