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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Bob Stoops’ Oklahoma squad will break out of its slump

By By Nick Pappas and By Nick Pappas December 10, 2008

The Sooners played Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State in their conference, and Cincinnati and TCU out of conference. The only comparable teams the Gators faced were an overrated Georgia squad and Alabama.

New $14 million practice facility in the works

By By Marco Villano, Staff Writer December 10, 2008

Athletic director Chris Hill and head coach Jim Boylen are continuing to make changes with the Runnin' Utes basketball program. Their newest project is a practice facility for the men's and women's basketball teams that will cost approximately $14 million.

Football Notebook: Utes, fans prep for bowl

No. 6 Utah accepted an invitation to the Allstate Sugar Bowl against No. 4 Alabama on Jan. 2. Tickets went on sale Sunday night after the Utes held their Bowl Championship Series Selection party at Rice-Eccles Tower.

Utes to face Huskies in Sweet 16

After a 24-5 regular season, the Utes handled the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament effortlessly as they swept both Furman and Clemson.

Utes put focus on turnovers

By By Quinn Wilcox, Staff Writer December 9, 2008

After getting a week to rest and practice, the Utes are ready to feed off their victory over Marquette on Nov. 30. Utah will take on Westminster College tonight at the Huntsman Center.

Sitake named defensive coordinator

By By Tony Pizza, Sports Editor December 8, 2008

Kalani Sitake's promotion to U defensive coordinator was announced minutes after head coach Kyle Whittingham spoke about Utah's selection to play against No. 4 Alabama in New Orleans.

Bound for the Big Easy

Four years removed from stomping an out-of-place Pittsburgh team in the Fiesta Bowl, the Utes are back in the Bowl Championship Series. This time the go-around won't be as easy.

Utes bust through to Sweet 16

By By Paige Fieldsted, Staff Writer December 8, 2008

The Utah women's volleyball team extended its winning streak to 11 and kept its season alive as it swept both Furman and Clemson in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament to advance to the Sweet 16.

Bengals? double-digit scorers too much for Utes

By By James Boehly, Staff Writer December 8, 2008

After flying high in a big win against Oregon, the Runnin' Utes were shot back down to earth Saturday by Idaho State.

Runnin? Utes show promise, might not be enough

By By Tony Pizza December 8, 2008

If the first seven games of the Runnin' Utes season were a bath full of water, the temperature would be lukewarm at best.