Proving to be quite a dynamic duo, running backs Eddie Wide III and Sausan Shakerin delivered a nasty one-two blow to New Mexico's defense Saturday, each accumulatingmore than100 yards and two touchdowns on the night.

After a week of speculation as to who would be under center for the Utes, true freshman Jordan Wynn stepped onto the field Saturday and showed he deserved the starting job, beating the Lobos 45 to 14.

True freshman Jordan Wynn got the fist start of his career Saturday afternoon and became the first true freshman to start a game at quarterback for the Utes since 1982.

TCU and BYU, expected to be the biggest games of the 2009 season, are right around the corner, but the Utes will have to maintain focus this week as the Lobos are coming to Salt Lake City.

The Utah women's swimming and diving team upset the UNLV Rebels Saturday, winning nine of the 16 events in a 149.5-148.5 thriller.

The Utes are 7-1, but find themselves in the same predicament they were in before the season opener against Utah State: Right in the middle of a quarterback controversy.

Thursday's MWC semifinal match was déjà vu for the Utah soccer team, as they headed into double overtime against San Diego State for the second time this season.

The Runnin' Utes will play their first and only exhibition game of the 2009-2010 season this Saturday at noon, hosting the defending NCAA Division II champions, University of Findlay Oilers, at the Huntsman Center.

The New Mexico Lobos have had a tough year so far, and they know things aren't going to get any easier this Saturday when they come to Rice-Eccles Stadium to face the No. 14 Utes.

When it came to sports in high school, I admit, I was spoiled. I was released early for my track and cross-country meets and allowed to make up any assignments or tests I missed. Once, I was even allowed to make up a midterm to go watch the basketball team in the state playoffs. Even athletes on unsanctioned sports teams, such as lacrosse players, received excusals from school.