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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

Utah to Celebrate 125 Years of Football

Utah to Celebrate 125 Years of Football

By Zach Janis August 27, 2018

When one thinks of the legacy of athletes, one can often imagine the sports they belong to as immortal — never ending, always present and eternal bodies of work that their favorite athletes and franchises...

University of Utah freshman defensive back Jaylon Johnson (7) celebrates after an incomplete pass to sophomore wide receiver Aleva Hifo (15) in an NCAA football game vs. The Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A History of the Holy War

By Zach Janis August 25, 2018

"This is Utah’s world, and BYU is just livin’ in it.” The immortal words of former Utah punter Tom Hackett are etched into the lore of one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports. Through...

University of Utah freshman quarterback Jack Tuttle (14) warms up before the Utah Red and White Game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 14, 2018.

(Photo by Justin Prather / Daily Utah Chronicle)

Between Tackles: Quarterbacks

By Zach Janis August 22, 2018

The quarterback position, many argue, may be the most import position in sports. Hockey’s goaltenders, soccer’s strikers, baseball’s pitchers and the quarterback all have their place as some of the...

University of Utah junior wide receiver Raelon Singleton (11) celebrates after a touchdown in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Between Tackles: Wide Receivers

By Zach Janis August 6, 2018

Utah’s wide receivers have been a staple of coach Kyle Whittingham’s offense since he was promoted to the head coaching role in 2005. Names like Steve Smith, Kevin Dyson and appropriately-named Jack...

Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) escapes the grasp of West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker David Long Jr. (11) at the Zaxbys Heart of Dallas Bowl between the Utah Utes and the West Virginia Mountaineers in Dallas Texas on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.

Running Backs are Key to Utah’s Success

By Zach Janis July 23, 2018

Ike Spencer. Matt Asiata. Larry Wilson. These players are considered some of the greatest to play for the University of Utah football team at the running back position. Last year, the Utes were treated...

49ers at Redskins 10/15/17

Bringing the Focus Back to Protest

By Zach Janis June 19, 2018

The National Football League’s gavel has struck again. The verdict has been passed. The precedent has been set and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has turned a billion dollar organization into a political...

University of Utah senior guard Justin Bibbins (1) drove the ball in an NCAA Mens Basketball game vs. The Stanford Cardinals in Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah’s Senior Presence Remains Key to Program Success

By Zach Janis May 31, 2018

As the 2017-2018 school year comes to a close, it gives us time to reflect on our achievements, struggles we endured and the outlook for the future we share. The same is true for Utah athletics. With the...

Zack Moss Fr. RB (2) Holds tight to the ball while breaking the BYU defense at Rice Eccles Stadium September 10, 2016 Adam Fondren

Moss Continues to Thrive at the U

By Gianna Cefalu April 20, 2018

Ever since he was a little kid, University of Utah running back Zack Moss knew he wanted to play football. He has played for 12 years now and along the way, Moss gave up basketball to pursue his career...

Football: Utes Have Solid Showing in Final Scrimmage

Football: Utes Have Solid Showing in Final Scrimmage

By Gianna Cefalu April 9, 2018

With just two practices before the annual Red and White game, the University of Utah football team held its final scrimmage of the spring camp season at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Despite the heavy rain,...

University of Utah sophomore quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) looks for an open man in an NCAA Football game vs. The UCLA Bruins in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: Utes Prepping for Saturday Scrimmage

By Gianna Cefalu April 5, 2018

In the fourth week of spring camp, the University of Utah football team is preparing itself for its final scrimmage before the annual Red and White game. “[Monday] was a good practice,” said head...