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

Sports

Column: Special Teams Steal the Show

August 28, 2014

Well, that game played out exactly how most thought it would. Despite a sluggish start, the Utes pummeled the visiting Bengals and it was never a question who was the more dominant of the two. In a game...

Scott looking to prove himself, again

Scott looking to prove himself, again

August 28, 2014

The first game of college football brings a sense of remembrance. The smoke rising from the BBQs outside the stadium, the scent of field and the sounds of thousands of like-minded fans cheering bring...

The wait is over

August 28, 2014

Rejoice, college football fans — it’s finally here. The speculation and over-eagerness of spring ball is long gone. The torturously uneventful summer months are behind us, and fall is right around...

On the other sideline

August 28, 2014

Utah kicks off the 2014 season with a Thursday night tilt against Idaho State. In preparation for the game, The Daily Utah Chronicle spoke with Idaho State Journal sports editor Kyle Franko: Q: What...

Utah wants to start 2014 season right

Utah wants to start 2014 season right

August 28, 2014

There’s no sugar coating it: Idaho State is a terrible team. The Bengals have not beaten an FBS team since 2000 or won a game on the road since 2006. That’s 44 straight games away from their home...

Utah starts season with a lot of talent to draw from

August 28, 2014

When it comes to soccer, scoring goals is the number one priority at the forward position. In Utah’s case, there are many different options for the position head coach Rich Manning has to choose from. “We...

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Meet the offense

August 26, 2014

On Thursday, when the Utes take the field for the first time in 2014 against Idaho State, the offense will be looking to improve on a sub-par string of performances that plagued the team in the latter...

Lack of depth has the Utes scrambling

Lack of depth has the Utes scrambling

August 26, 2014

Over the last decade, defense has been the brand name for the Utes. For most of last season, Utah was leading the NCAA in sacks and was recognized as one of the better defenses in the Pac-12. With a grueling...

The right guy for the job

The right guy for the job

August 25, 2014

  When the Utes opened fall camp on Aug. 4, they made one thing clear — there would be a quarterback competition. That storyline dominated the three-week camp with incumbent junior signal caller...

Cinderella Story: From in the Crowd to on the Team

Cinderella Story: From in the Crowd to on the Team

August 25, 2014

A simple game of flag football changed senior Ryan Petersen’s life. Petersen, Utah’s new walk-on wide receiver, initially caught the eye of Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham with his speed, skill and...