http://www.utahutes.com/news/2016/10/14/utah-athletics-adds-beach-volleyball.aspx

Pretty cool. I thought it deserved a thread. Personally, I would prefer they add Mens Track and Cross Country but one step at a time I suppose.

Hearing TDS has offered Justin Kirkland the OK St. OT in the portal $1.3 million.

More coming soon

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Utes get a PG. McHenry has yet to visit, but was sold enough to commit.

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HC - Alex Jensen
Assts - none are confirmed at this point for next season

C - Zach Keller - rising Sr.
C - Joul Karram - rising RFr.
PF - Ezra Ausar - rising Sr.
PF - Keanu Dawes - rising Jr.
PF - Ibi Traore - rising RFr.
SF - Jake Wahlin - rising Jr. (in portal)
SG - Alvin Jackson III (SLCC signee who averaged 6 pts/game and started about half the games for SLCC in 24-25)
PG - Mike S. - rising Sr.
PG - Miro Little - risingJr.
Combo - Hunter Erickson - rising Sr. ( in portal)

Missionaries signed but not expected back for next seasons
David Katoa
Jaxon Johnson

Currently there are 5 scholarship spots open given the new 15 scholarship limit. That roster desperately needs a dynamic scoring SG, at least one other reliable 3 point shooter, and a starting C.

There will likely be some on this list who leave via the portal. We can update next year's roster as announcements are made.

I keep hearing rumblings that Snowden might have a new offer from BYU that quite frankly nobody would turn down. Stay tuned.

Okay, so I need to respect my sources on this, but here’s what I can give:

-The $1.9 million offer is accurate. Others have also been in the picture.

-Money goes a long ways, but Snowden is a loyal dude that loves Utah. He also knows the value Utah holds for his future by staying at Utah. No BYU spin will change that.

-There’s no decision yet. The reality is that that’s life-changing money, but it’s been offered to a loyal guy that can think past all of that.

Stay tuned.

Happy for Caleb, sucks the program has no other picked. A converted basketball player gets drafted and none of the guys who’ve played over their time here look to be drafted. Hope some FA opportunities happen.

Traore, as I previously mentioned, visited this last week. Utah continues to add an impressive number of guys with length, athleticism, and toughness.

He’s an playmaker and he’s also expected to be a plus defender.

Simmons committed after his visit this week, a much needed get. I’m on the road, I’ll have more soon:

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Has he made it to slc yet?

I Feel bad things have worked out for him the way they have.

Twitter Xverse is talking about BYU offering Snowden close to 2 million to flip to the Cougs.

BYU boosters are basically gonna offer him til he can’t say no.

Reported on the interwebs.

He has a no-contact tag. Whatever that means.

The Utes have received another much needed CB commitment, this time from Furman’s Jaylen Moson. In 5 games last season Moson was credited with 20 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 PBU. Despite missing the rest due to injury, he still made the All-Freshman team.

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Recent commit, Jahki Howard, is in for his official and also Iowa forward Seydou Traore. More to come.

Welp, are spring games still beneficial? Or are even coaches interviews during spring ball? They weren’t hiding their excitement about Williams, AT ALL.

This is a big blow to Utah’s offense.

I’ll give you all more soon, but I was reached out to last night around 10 PM from sources directly involved. The three Utes are Lomu, Snowden, and Vakalahi. I’m told all three are staying. One was given a deadline. Tampering has gotten out of control in college football and BYU has an obsession and determination right now to go after Utah players.

Utah has another 2026 commitment, this time from Preston Pitts, A 6-foot-4 and 210 pound LB/DE. So far he’s flown under the radar in recruiting, Here’s his HUDL:

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He just entered the portal and will visit Utah this weekend:

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More to come, but Hart visited this past weekend. Utah lands a much needed CB commitment:

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Hope?

For the fifth straight season. They continue to be the model program in the athletic department. Hope they can bring home a natty on Saturday.

The game will be a little different than typical, so here’s what to expect:

THE GAME

The Utes’ offense (white) will battle the defense (red) in Saturday’s game. Morgan Scalley will lead the defense, while Jason Beck is set to coach the offense.

• The first half will feature two 10-minute quarters with a standard clock.
• The second half will consist of two 10-minute quarters with a running clock.
• There will be no kickoffs, punts or returns. PATs and FGs will not be live.
• Regardless of how a drive ends, the ball will be placed on the 35-yard line to start a new drive.

SCORING

Saturday’s Spring Game will feature scoring opportunities for both the offense and defense.

Offense:
TD: 6 points
FG: 3 points
PAT: 1 point

Defense:
TD: 6 points
Turnover: 4 points
Stop before 50: 3 points
Stop after 50/Hold to FG: 2 points
Sack: 2 points
Failed 2-point conversion: 2 points
Safety: 2 points