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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Sammy Mora

Sammy Mora, Sports Editor

Sammy Mora is the sports editor for the Chrony this year. Sammy is a senior at the U who is majoring in journalism This is Sammy's fourth year working for the Chrony, this year she has been covering the football and the gymnastics teams. Sammy hopes to continue covering sports teams upon her graduation in spring of 2021.

All content by Sammy Mora
University of Utah womens gymnastics freshman Abby Paulson performs on the balance beam in the Deseret dual meet vs. BYU, Utah State, and Southern Utah University at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Red Rocks Welcome Abby Paulson

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 28, 2020
University of Utah womens gymnastics junior MaKenna Merrell-Giles performs on the floor in a duel meet vs. The University of Georgia Bulldogs at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, March 16, 2018.(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Huntsman Center’s Greatest Athletes

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
The University of Utah Red Rocks thank the fans following a dual meet vs. The University of Kentucky at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Set for Best of Utah Meet

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 11, 2020
University of Utah junior defensive tackle Leki Fotu (99) and sophomore defensive end Maxs Tupai (92) tackled University of Oregon junior quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during an NCAA Football game vs. the University of Oregon at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Daily Emerald

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 4, 2019
University of Utah womens gymnastics freshman Hunter Dula performs on the vault in the PAC 12 conference championship at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 23, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Red Rocks Run Towards the 2020 Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 3, 2019
University of Utah freshman tight end Cole Fotheringham (89) gets brought down one yard short of the touchdown by University of Colorado corner back Trey Udoffia (8) at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Head to Head: CU Independent

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 30, 2019
University of Utah junior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) rushed with the ball in an NCAA Football game vs. the University of Arizona at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 12, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Daily Wildcat

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 22, 2019

College Athletics Do Not Need a Mercy Rule

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
University of Utah junior running back Zack Moss (2) stiff arms UCLA sophomore defensive back Quentin Lake (37) during an NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Head to Head: Daily Bruin

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 16, 2019
University of Utah junior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) keeps the ball during an NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

No. 7 Utes Set to Face off with Bruins

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
(Design by Alex Garcia | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Grading the Utah Football Team

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 7, 2019
University of Utah running back Devin Brumfield (6) in an NCAA Football game vs. The Washington Husky in Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washinton on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019(Photo by Cassandra Palor | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bow Down as No. 9 Utes Take Down Huskies

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 2, 2019
Both Univeristy of Utah and University of Washington line up prior to a snap in an NCAA football game vs. Washington at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Daily

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
NCAA Football game vs. Arizona State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Daily Californian

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 26, 2019
NCAA Football game vs. Arizona State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday October 19, 2019. (Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 12 Utes Set to Host Cal

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 25, 2019
University of Utah senior linebacker Francis Bernard (13) celebrates after tackling Washington State Cougars running back during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 15 Utes Roll to Victory in Corvallis

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 13, 2019
The University of Utah football team sings the Utah fight song following an NCAA Football game vs. Washington State at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Daily Barometer

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 9, 2019
University of Utah sophomore wide receiver Solomon Enis (21) makes a catch over Washington State defense during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 19 Utes Rebound Against Cougars

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 29, 2019
University of Utah sophomore defensive back Julian Blackmon (23) chased down a Washington State player in an NCAA Football game vs. The Washington State Cougars in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday,Nov. 11, 2017.(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Daily Evergreen

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) gets tackled after a short gain on the USC Trojan defense at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 20, 2019.(Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

No. 10 Utes Suffer First Loss of Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 21, 2019
The University of Utah lines up before the snap during an NCAA Football game vs. The University of Southern California at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Daily Trojan

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham embraces University of Southern California football head coach Clay Helton following an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football Notebook: USC

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 16, 2019
University of Utah sophomore wide receiver Bryan Thompson (19) makes a catch and runs in to the endzone for a touchdown during an NCAA Football game vs. The Idaho State Bengals at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utes Stay Perfect, Defeat Idaho State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 14, 2019
The University of Utah football team sings the Utah fight song following an NCAA Football game vs. The Northern Illinois University Huskies at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utes Take on Idaho State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 13, 2019
The University of Utah football team sings the Utah fight song following an NCAA Football game vs. The Northern Illinois University Huskies at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Idaho State Bengal

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
Brigham Young University freshman linebacker Jake Oldroyd (39) kicks a field goal during an NCAA Football game vs. The University of Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Drink the Kool-Aid, Ute Fans

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
Northern Illinois University football head coach Thomas Hammock congratulates University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham following an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football Notebook: Idaho State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 10, 2019
The University of Utah snaps the ball during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl vs. Northwestern University at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Art of the Walk-on Scholarship

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 6, 2019
The University of Utah football team warms up before the NCAA football game vs. Weber State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday August 30, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Head to Head: The Northern Star of NIU

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 4, 2019

University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham thanks the fans following an NCAA Football game vs. Brigham Young University at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football Notebook: Northern Illinois

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
University of Utah senior linebacker Francis Bernard (13) celebrates after a touchdown from making an interception vs. Brigham Young University during an NCAA Football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Roll to Nine After Weather Delay

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 30, 2019
University of Utah freshman tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA Football game vs. the Weber State Wildcats at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Side to Side: Utah Coaches

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 27, 2019
University of Utah offense lines up against Brigham Young University during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football Notebook: BYU

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 26, 2019
(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SID — More Than a Title

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 25, 2019
The University of Utah thanks the fans for watching their performance in a dual meet vs. Penn State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.  (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Farewell to the Fab Five

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
May 20, 2019
University of Utah womens gymnastics freshman Hunter Dula performs on the vault in the PAC 12 conference championship at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Looking Back at the 2019 Red Rocks

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
University of Utah womens gymnastics senior Kari Lee performs on the balance beam in the PAC 12 conference championship at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks Head to Nationals

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 18, 2019
University of Utah womens gymnastics freshman Alexia Burch performs on the balance beam in a dual meet vs. The Oregon State Beavers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.  (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burch Bounces Back

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 18, 2019
University of Utah senior Makenna Merrell-Giles performs her floor routine in an NCAA Womens Gymnastics meet vs. UCLA at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday February 23, 2019.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chalk Talk: The Floor

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 31, 2019
University of Utah senior Makenna Merrell-Giles performed her beam routine in an NCAA Womens Gymnastics meet vs. UCLA at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday February 23, 2019.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chalk Talk: The Beam

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 22, 2019