Early in the spring, the offensive line struggled with communicating with each other and keeping up with the new tempo of the offense. Now, as spring ball is set to end this Saturday, the unit has not...

GOING FOR QB Utah’s need for a powerful starting quarterback drives some competition for the slot Quarterback play was one key factor in the Utes’ struggles last year. Utah amassed just a 5-7 record...

Though he wasn’t the projected starter, senior running back Karl Williams is taking every opportunity he is given to convince Utah coaches he might deserve some extra time in the backfield come fall....

Defense still unsatisfied Injuries are never a good thing, but with the amount of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake has been able to play many of his reserves....

Entering the spring, perhaps the most daunting task the Utes faced was replacing the heralded defensive line of last season. Defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, the team’s anchor over the last few years,...

It’s been a spring-practice theme the past few years, and it continued on in the first scrimmage of the 2013 season. With the first live action, Utah fans once again must wonder whether Utah’s offense...

BACK ON THE FIELD After injuries and absences, Utes strive to come back to the game ready to give quality performances Sometimes college players have to leave the game for a time, whether by choice or...

Utah’s defense backups have been getting a great deal of time on the field this spring, as many of the projected starters and experienced players have been in what is called “the pit,” or the part...

NO MISTAKES Utah’s offensive line will utilize trust, communica- tion to combat the pressure and expectations of their position Sometimes big deeds go unnoticed. In football, when things go right for...

One of the major topics at spring camp is how Utah is going to replace the bulk of its defense, as it lost numerous players to graduation. With a great deal of competition already occurring, the Utes...