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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

University of Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley congratulates Northwestern University football head coach Pat Fitzgerald on their victory following the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football’s Morgan Scalley Reinstated After Investigation

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor July 1, 2020

  The University of Utah announced on Wednesday, July 1 that they would be reinstating safeties and defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley after an outside firm conducted an investigation stemming...

University of Utah freshman running back TJ Green (4) carries the ball against the USC Trojans during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

University of Utah Student Athletes Show Support of Black Lives Matter

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor June 10, 2020

  As the Black Lives Matter Movement continues to make waves across the country, athletes at the University of Utah are showing their support for the cause no matter where they are.  While...

University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham as the clock winds down in a loss to the University of Oregon Ducks in the 2019 Pac-12 Championship football game at Levi’s Stadium Dec. 6. (Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football’s Morgan Scalley Suspended Indefinitely

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor June 5, 2020

  The University of Utah athletic department announced on Friday that defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley has been suspended indefinitely. The decision was reached after they became aware of a...

The University of Utahs Student Section (MUSS) held up signs while an Oregon player attempted a free throw in an NCAA Mens Basketball game vs. the University of Oregon at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday January 31, 2019 (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Wacky and Wild: Things Overheard in the MUSS

By Maddy La Turner May 21, 2020

  As I’m entering my final year at the University of Utah, I am painfully aware that this is the last time I will get to see games here as a student. Over the years, I’ve attended events for...

The University of Utah student section cheers during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Oregon at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chrony Sports’ Favorite MUSS Moments

  Even though we at Chrony Sports are usually working when game time rolls around, there are those times when we are able to enjoy the games as members of the MUSS. From first time experiences...

University of Utah senior running back Zack Moss (2) on the sideline during the Ute’s game against the University of Oregon Ducks in the 2019 Pac-12 Championship. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Looking Back on Our Favorite Sports Moments of the Year

  As this school year comes to a close, we, the Chrony sports desk, are taking this time to look back on some of our favorite sports moments from the year.   Casey Overfield  This year...

Utah Football Player Arrested for Kidnapping and Rape of Minor

By Casey Overfield and Sammy Mora February 3, 2020

*Retraction: A previous version of this article was published with a photo of student athlete that is not at all discussed in the article. That student athlete is in no way involved in the criminal action...

University of Utah sophomore linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) wraps up Texas QB Sam Ehlinger (11) in the Alamo Bowl against the University of Texas Longhorns on Dec. 31, 2019. (Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utah Football’s Season Ends at the Hands of Texas

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor January 1, 2020

  It was not the way that the No. 11 University of Utah Football (11-3, 8-1 Pac-12) team wanted to end the year as they lost the Alamo Bowl to Texas (8-5, 5-4 Big 12) 38–10.  The Longhorns...

The University of Utah Football Team warms up prior to the start of the game in the Pac-12 Championship Game vs. University of Oregon at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Look at the 2020 Utah Football Signing Class

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 17, 2019

  It's finally here, the early signing period for college football is upon us. The University of Utah football team looks to lock in their best class since joining the Pac-12 in 2011 this week. This...

(Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utah Football to Take on Texas in Alamo Bowl

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 8, 2019

After a rough weekend, the University of Utah football team (11-2, 8-2 Pac-12) fell six spots in the final College Football Playoff Poll to No. 11. The Utes will take on Texas in the Valero Alamo Bowl...