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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

Sports

Coach’s summer brings experience to volleyball

By By Bubba Brown, Staff Writer August 27, 2009

Beth Launiere has worked with both great coaches and great players, but while serving as an assistant coach for the U.S. Women's National Team at the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix this summer, she had the opportunity to work with the best.

A promotion long overdue

By By Paige Fieldsted, Sports Editor August 27, 2009

Having spent 25 years as balance beam coach, Megan Marsden was promoted to co-head coach this summer.

Soccer team off to a winning start

By By Matt Sanchez, Staff Writer August 26, 2009

The women's soccer team is off to its best offensive start since the 1996 season. The Utes have been firing on all cylinders, scoring nine goals in their first two games, beating Utah Valley University 6-0 in their home opener and Cal State Fullerton 3-1 on the road.

Teams to face tough preseason schedules

By By Elizabeth Frome & Matt Sanchez, The Daily Utah Chronicle August 25, 2009

The men's and women's 2009-2010 season schedules have been finalized, and both are set to will see tough matchups.

Football Notebook

Utah ranked in both Coaches and AP polls,newly assigned co-captain Koa Misi out with a back injury, fall camp comes to a close

Utes picked to finish No. 2 in conference

By By Matt Sanchez, Staff Writer August 24, 2009

Utah finished the 2008 season as the conference runner-up in both the regular season and the tournament championship to BYU. The Utes compiled an 11-9-2 record, including a 5-2 effort in league play, with the losses coming to TCU and BYU.

Soccer undefeated in first games of season

By By Matt Sanchez, Staff Writer August 24, 2009

The soccer team kicked off its 2009 campaign in an impressive fashion, winning its first two games against UVU andCal State Fullerton.

New pitching coach joins team

By By Elizabeth Frome, Staff Writer August 24, 2009

The coaching staff for Utah's softball team just got deeper, as the Utes added longtime volunteer Cody Thomson as a full-time assistant coach. Thomson has been working with the Utes since 2004 and has been working with all four members of the pitching staff since they arrived at the U.

Choice for QB narrows to 2

After releasing the depth chart that put true freshman Jordan Wynn as the No. 1 quarterback, Whittingham narrowed his search for a starter down to two but has stressed that no decision has been made.

Team ranked nationally in preseason poll

By By Bubba Brown, Staff Writer August 24, 2009

Utah was ranked No. 19 nationally in a preseason poll fromVolleyball Magazine. Head coach Beth Launiere was happy with the lofty ranking but wants to guard against becoming too caught up in preseason rankings.