The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Football

Turnovers crucial to Utah?s success

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor January 2, 2009

Try to remember the last time you saw a Utah receiver loose the football. Rack your brain for the last Ute tailback to cough up the rock. It won't be in 2008.

Bama offensive strength, Johnson take center stage

By By Chris Kamrani, Asst. Sports Editor January 2, 2009

In what is being billed as the biggest game in school history, the Utes head into the Sugar Bowl against a top five, Southeastern Conference team.

Superdome practice exciting, personal for Utah

By By Chris Kamrani, Asst. Sports Editor December 31, 2008

Two days away from the biggest game in Utah history, the 12-0 Utes were the main attraction at the Louisiana Superdome.

Utah players postponing New Year Celebration until Jan. 3

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor December 31, 2008

For Utah, New Years Eve will be a chance to rest from the last true practice before the Sugar Bowl.

Bama?s Smith suspended from Sugar Bowl

By By Chris Kamrani, Asst. Sports Editor December 31, 2008

Outland Trophy winner and projected top five pick Andre Smith was suspended for the Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl by Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban after Saban said Smith had violated unspecified team rules.

Whittingham signs $6 million contract

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor December 31, 2008

Utah's athletic director, Chris Hill, announced on Monday that Whittingham and Utah have agreed to a new contract that will pay the 15-year coach $6 million over the next five years.

Ludwig leaving Utah

Utah's offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has been named as Kansas State's newest offensive coordinator, according to a release issued by Kansas State on Wednesday.

Speed, size factor in bowl game

The No. 6 Utes are ready to march into the Big Easy against the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide, a 12-1 team that owned the top spot in college football for five impressive weeks during the season.

Utah and Alabama’s roads to the Sugar Bowl

By James Boehly, Staff WriterAlabama Crimson Tide (12-1, 8-1 SEC)Alabama 34, Clemson 10 * Aug. 30 (Atlanta, Ga.)Alabama's offense kept the ball for a little more than 41 minutes, held Clemson to zero rushing...

12-1 Tide ready for Utes

It is going to be a tough challenge for Utah to pound away at 'Bama's immense defense. However, offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig is just as concerned with the overall speed of the defense as he is with the size of it.