2017 Recruiting Discussion Thread

[DrumNFeather]

With 2016 in the books, we might as well have a thread for 2017 recruits with they commit.

I believe we only have one guy committed right now for 2017: Ty Jones, WR out of Provo, we'll see if he's still around a year from now.

Mostly this is just a placeholder for the time being.

[concerned]

With 2016 in the books, we might as well have a thread for 2017 recruits with they commit.

I believe we only have one guy committed right now for 2017: Ty Jones, WR out of Provo, we'll see if he's still around a year from now.

Mostly this is just a placeholder for the time being.

I will take it out of placeholder status immediately (for the time being).

Can't remember who, but some reporter tweeted yesterday that 2017 is likely the deepest, most talented high school class ever in the State of Utah. At least one of them, maybe two, has already committed to Stanford.

[sancho]

Can't remember who, but some reporter tweeted yesterday that 2017 is likely the deepest, most talented high school class ever in the State of Utah. At least one of them, maybe two, has already committed to Stanford.

You know, they will be able to get an interview anywhere just based on a Stanford degree.

[UBlender]

I will take it out of placeholder status immediately (for the time being).

Can't remember who, but some reporter tweeted yesterday that 2017 is likely the deepest, most talented high school class ever in the State of Utah. At least one of them, maybe two, has already committed to Stanford.

Swinney has been saying this. All I know of so far is Sione Heimuli-Lund who is committed to Stanford and there is a DL from Bingham who is committed to Oregon.

[DrumNFeather]

I will take it out of placeholder status immediately (for the time being).

Can't remember who, but some reporter tweeted yesterday that 2017 is likely the deepest, most talented high school class ever in the State of Utah. At least one of them, maybe two, has already committed to Stanford.

The current Rivals 250 has the following Utah Prospects listed:

Sione Lund, RB - Stanford
Chaz Ah You, S - Undeclared
Jay Tufele, DT - Undeclared

(Those are four stars)

They rank them as the top 3 in the State, followed by:

Langi Tuifua, DE - Oregon
Ty Jones, WR - Utah
Michael Richardson, OL - Undeclared
Taniela Pututau, WR - Undeclared
Jackson McChesney, RB - BYU
Caleb Taylor, QB - Undeclared
Tayler Katoa, QB - Undeclared

[sancho]

The current Rivals 250 has the following Utah Prospects listed:

Sione Lund, RB - Stanford
Chaz Ah You, S - Undeclared
Jay Tufele, DT - Undeclared

(Those are four stars)

They rank them as the top 3 in the State, followed by:

Langi Tuifua, DE - Oregon
Ty Jones, WR - Utah
Michael Richardson, OL - Undeclared
Taniela Pututau, WR - Undeclared
Jackson McChesney, RB - BYU
Caleb Taylor, QB - Undeclared
Tayler Katoa, QB - Undeclared

McChesney is easily the worst name on this list.

[DrumNFeather]

Another guy to watch will be John Penisini, 6'2 DT from Snow College. http://www.snowbadgers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1286&path=football

ESPN hasn't published its full list of top JC players, but it's current list for 2017 (about 8 names) shows John and his only offer is from Utah.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Snow College DT John Penisini committed to Utah this afternoon.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3875758/highlights/309119378

[Utah]

Is he 2017?

[Diehard Ute]

Is he 2017?

Yes


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[DrumNFeather]

Another guy to watch will be John Penisini, 6'2 DT from Snow College. http://www.snowbadgers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1286&path=football

ESPN hasn't published its full list of top JC players, but it's current list for 2017 (about 8 names) shows John and his only offer is from Utah.
Swish!

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[hostile]

Snow College DT John Penisini committed to Utah this afternoon.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3875758/highlights/309119378

That can't be right. He looks Polynesian.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

That can't be right. He looks Polynesian.

Due to the fact that he has "Penis" as part of his last name, BYU was unable to offer him a scholarship.

[mpfunk]

That can't be right. He looks Polynesian.

He must lack intelligence. We still are allowed to take the dumb Polynesians. If he is smart, he enjoys having premarital sexual relations and/or enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages.

[LA Ute]

Kind of off-topic, but this is the son of one of my law parthers:

http://247sports.com/Article/Rankings-updates-A-new-five-star-out-West-44184210

He's a 5-star with offers from all over. It's interesting to hear the parent's perspective in these situations.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Kind of off-topic, but this is the son of one of my law parthers:

http://247sports.com/Article/Rankings-updates-A-new-five-star-out-West-44184210

He's a 5-star with offers from all over. It's interesting to hear the parent's perspective in these situations.

Get him on the hill.

[U-Ute]

Get him on the hill.

I agree. If he doesn't end up at the U it will go down on LA Ute's permanent record.

[LA Ute]

I agree. If he doesn't end up at the U it will go down on LA Ute's permanent record.

It'll be a test of KW's ability to go head to head with Notre Dame, Stanford, UCLA, USC, and many others to come. All have offered him.

[U-Ute]

It'll be a test of KW's ability to go head to head with Notre Dame, Stanford, UCLA, USC, and many others to come. All have offered him.

Stop trying to change the focus. This is all on you and we all know it.

[LA Ute]

Stop trying to change the focus. This is all on you and we all know it.

😡


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Ty Jones made his decommitment official today. Put his Ute hat back on the table next to a couple Cal and Stanford hats. (Even though he doesn't have offers from either of those schools.)


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[DrumNFeather]

Jay Tufele picked up an offer from Notre Dame.

[UTEopia]

I looked back at the first post in the 2016 recruiting thread. As of 3/31/15 we had the following commitments:

Mica Croom, DB, La Mirada - CA, 3 Stars
Kahi Neves, QB, Salt Lake City - UT, 3 Stars
Tucker Scott, OT, San Clemente - CA, 3 Stars
Kurtis Taufa, LB, Ephraim - UT, 2 Stars
Mitch Wishnowsky, K, Santa Barbara - CA, 0 Stars

Who knows what happened to Croom. Neves signed with Arizona after Utah apparently asked him to either greyshirt or be a push forward. Scott, Wishnowsky and Taufa all signed.

[Diehard Ute]

I looked back at the first post in the 2016 recruiting thread. As of 3/31/15 we had the following commitments:

Mica Croom, DB, La Mirada - CA, 3 Stars
Kahi Neves, QB, Salt Lake City - UT, 3 Stars
Tucker Scott, OT, San Clemente - CA, 3 Stars
Kurtis Taufa, LB, Ephraim - UT, 2 Stars
Mitch Wishnowsky, K, Santa Barbara - CA, 0 Stars

Who knows what happened to Croom. Neves signed with Arizona after Utah apparently asked him to either greyshirt or be a push forward. Scott, Wishnowsky and Taufa all signed.

Recruiting sites show Croom committed to Dartmouth 2/1/16.

Being a no scholarship institution there's no LOI

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

I looked back at the first post in the 2016 recruiting thread. As of 3/31/15 we had the following commitments:

Mica Croom, DB, La Mirada - CA, 3 Stars
Kahi Neves, QB, Salt Lake City - UT, 3 Stars
Tucker Scott, OT, San Clemente - CA, 3 Stars
Kurtis Taufa, LB, Ephraim - UT, 2 Stars
Mitch Wishnowsky, K, Santa Barbara - CA, 0 Stars

Who knows what happened to Croom. Neves signed with Arizona after Utah apparently asked him to either greyshirt or be a push forward. Scott, Wishnowsky and Taufa all signed.

Taufa signed after switching to being a Kansas commit for a stint, if I remember correctly. But it sounds like he's not going to make it, regardless.

[LA Ute]

Only distantly related to 2015, but fun and interesting:

Utes' Britain Covey, currently serving a mission, says riding a bike in Chile tougher than blocking Michigan star safety (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865653881/Utes-Britain-Covey-currently-serving-a-mission-says-riding-a-bike-in-Chile-tougher-than-blocking.html)

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Ty Jones committed to Washington last night. I hope his mom knows how much it rains there. I kid. I kid.


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[sancho]

Ty Jones committed to Washington last night. I hope his mom knows how much it rains there. I kid. I kid.


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We really need some wr talent. At least he didn't go to Stanford like every other utahn.

[Diehard Ute]

Ty Jones committed to Washington last night. I hope his mom knows how much it rains there. I kid. I kid.


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They got her a ticket under the canopy but didn't mention that's the only time she's getting a covered seat.

[DrumNFeather]

We really need some wr talent. At least he didn't go to Stanford like every other utahn.

Given that our QB position is still a relative unknown, it's not difficult to see how appealing it might be to play with Browning during his Junior/Senior years. It is interesting though, our homegrown talent goes elsewhere and we back fill with guys from Texas and California. Only time will tell which will win out.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

We obviously need more of this:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160518/5a03184df97cf31728ced4e93eb85b3a.jpg


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[UTEopia]

We obviously need more of this:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160518/5a03184df97cf31728ced4e93eb85b3a.jpg


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Obviously, UW cannot publicly release something like this, but they can send it to the kids and the kids can do whatever they want. I eavesdropped on a conversation between some Ute staffers who were/are involved in the process of hiring a graphic design replacement for SuperDave who recently left the U for a similar position at Florida. They were saying that they asked those invited for interviews to create a poster like this one for a prospect who likes Superman and The Walking Dead.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Obviously, UW cannot publicly release something like this, but they can send it to the kids and the kids can do whatever they want. I eavesdropped on a conversation between some Ute staffers who were/are involved in the process of hiring a graphic design replacement for SuperDave who recently left the U for a similar position at Florida. They were saying that they asked those invited for interviews to create a poster like this one for a prospect who likes Superman and The Walking Dead.

I remember seeing that position posted on Twitter. REALLY underfunded for a professional full-time position.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

I wish Jay Tufele and Jack Sears would just commit to Utah and put an end to all this silliness.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Utes get a pair of DB commits out of Texas. And by pair, I mean, twins. Zyon and Tristin McCollum.


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[Diehard Ute]

Utes get a pair of DB commits out of Texas. And by pair, I mean, twins. Zyon and Tristin McCollum.


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6'1" 175. Not too shabby.


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Another commit rolled in this morning.

Armand Shyne out of the same JC as Booker. Another Dennis Erickson elect. http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/uofusports/4018882-155/utah-football-utes-pick-up-commitment

High school tape:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2692194/highlights/176822380

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[Scratch]

Although technically he doesn't belong in the "2017 Recruiting Discussion Thread" because he'll be playing this fall (or at least on the team this fall).

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Although technically he doesn't belong in the "2017 Recruiting Discussion Thread" because he'll be playing this fall (or at least on the team this fall).

??? Not sure where you're seeing that. Everything I've seen infers this is a '17 commit.


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

I just asked Goon on Twitter and he confirmed '17.


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[Jarid in Cedar]

He is enrolling this fall and will have 4 years to play 3. He has only played one year at the juco.

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[Jarid in Cedar]

He will be a push forward to the 2017 signees, which may be part of the confusion.

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[Diehard Ute]

Hunter Lotuleilei, a 2018 recruit, and cousin of Lowell and Star has committed to the U.


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[hostile]

Hunter Lotuleilei, a 2018 recruit, and cousin of Lowell and Star has committed to the U.


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Sweet! My son plays with Hunter. Great kid.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Jack Sears narrows it down to four. Utes at the bottom of the alphabetical list.

http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1684180-four-star-qb-sears-talks-july-announcement


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[LA Ute]

Jack Sears narrows it down to four. Utes at the bottom of the alphabetical list.

http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1684180-four-star-qb-sears-talks-july-announcement

Jack Sears. Now there's a real name for a QB.

[U-Ute]

Jack Sears. Now there's a real name for a QB.

What an odd combination of schools.

Obligatory SoCal schools: USC, UCLA

High end academic: Duke

First girlfriend: Utah

[DrumNFeather]

What an odd combination of schools.

Obligatory SoCal schools: USC, UCLA

High end academic: Duke

First girlfriend: Utah

Now we just need to figure out how to make it a shotgun wedding!

[sancho]

High end academic: Duke


I'm guessing Duke is on the list because of Cutcliffe and not due to academics. Or maybe it's the pulled pork.

[LA Ute]

He looks like a USC QB:

1867

[Scratch]

Now we just need to figure out how to make it a shotgun wedding!

Someone get him drunk and make sure the U is off the pill!

[Scratch]

What an odd combination of schools.

Obligatory SoCal schools: USC, UCLA

High end academic: Duke

First girlfriend: Utah

It helps that two of his high school teammates would be here with him. And the San Clemente staff loves the U and its coaches.

[concerned]

He looks like a USC QB:

1867


Or the Nazi boyfriend in the Sound of Music.

[U-Ute]

I'm guessing Duke is on the list because of Cutcliffe and not due to academics. Or maybe it's the pulled pork.

I wonder how long Cutcliffe will deal with the idea that football is second to basketball?

[U-Ute]

QB out of Texas enjoys our unique holiday.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160725/afb4cb5e0e8515bb77d5b416a98fed60.png

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

2017!


QB out of Texas enjoys our unique holiday.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160725/afb4cb5e0e8515bb77d5b416a98fed60.png

[concerned]

Has jack sears committed elsewhere

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Has jack sears committed elsewhere

Hasn't committed anywhere yet. Still at four schools.

[U-Ute]

2017!


I know, but for some reason the sticky didn't show up on TapaTalk for me. I've moved the posts.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Utes pick up a QB commit today. I guess now we just hope the Sears goes to Duke.

Jason Shelley out of Texas. http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/uofusports/4179183-155/utah-football-texas-qb-jason-shelley


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

As of midnight, coaches can now retweet recruits. My feed is literally two years of retweets by Utah Football. Weeeeeeee!


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[Applejack]

Utes pick up a QB commit today. I guess now we just hope the Sears goes to Duke.

Jason Shelley out of Texas. http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/uofusports/4179183-155/utah-football-texas-qb-jason-shelley


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Good news. I guess this means Sears is gone.

[Diehard Ute]

Good news. I guess this means Sears is gone.

Not sure. With the new recruiting rules they can retweet/like recruits tweets and they retweeted one of his


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[U-Ute]

Good news. I guess this means Sears is gone.

Can't have too many good QB's on the roster. Or do you think he'll bolt?

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Not sure. With the new recruiting rules they can retweet/like recruits tweets and they retweeted one of his


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I think we're still in his top four (he's been pretty silent for a few weeks) but I think this means that there was some writing on the wall.


Can't have too many good QB's on the roster. Or do you think he'll bolt?

Sears is another '17 QB that we were pursuing.

[Gooner Ute]

This might not be the right thread for this but it's my first post so go easy.

2016 commit Semisi Lauaki received his mission call to Papua New Guinea. He doesn't report until December so he will miss three seasons, 2016, 2017 and 2018. I know it's a long way off, but he is a good kid and is looking forward to being a Ute.

In case you are not familiar with his situation, he has not had an easy life. Both of his parents died. It's a couple of years old, but here is a pretty cool story about his family.



http://www.foxsports.com/west/story/lauaki-boys-from-leuzinger-high-school-find-loving-guardians-in-russell-family-112014

[LA Ute]

This might not be the right thread for this but it's my first post so go easy.

2016 commit Semisi Lauaki received his mission call to Papua New Guinea. He doesn't report until December so he will miss three seasons, 2016, 2017 and 2018. I know it's a long way off, but he is a good kid and is looking forward to being a Ute.

In case you are not familiar with his situation, he has not had an easy life. Both of his parents died. It's a couple of years old, but here is a pretty cool story about his family.



http://www.foxsports.com/west/story/lauaki-boys-from-leuzinger-high-school-find-loving-guardians-in-russell-family-112014



I wonder why he doesn't play this fall and then head out, like Chase Hansen did.

[Applejack]

I wonder why he doesn't play this fall and then head out, like Chase Hansen did.

I thought the same thing. Great read, by the way.

[Gooner Ute]

I think he was expecting to go much sooner so he didn't enroll. The December date was a surprise.

[Applejack]

I think he was expecting to go much sooner so he didn't enroll. The December date was a surprise.

Well, maybe he will get a special 18 month mission (or less).

[U-Ute]

Sears to Duke.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160808/a628cd477018017dd4848877604453d2.png

[sancho]

Sears to Duke.


Works for me!

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Works for me!

Yep. Second best case scenario here. Also saw that this means that UCLA or USC have a QB this cycle. Given that all the QBs in the Top 300 guys are committed somewhere, it's likely that that don't take one this class.

[sancho]

it's likely that that don't take one this class.

May it come back to haunt them both!

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Scout just released this list of the 30 best prospects in Utah for 2017. No Utah commits yet. Is four 4 star guys a record for the state?

http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1697018-2017-west-preseason-state-rankings


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

I'm not sure where else to put this, but found it interesting. I wonder if Holiday is still close with him. http://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/headlines/20160819-former-coppell-football-player-gets-probation-after-being-accused-of-raping-2-women-at-knifepoint.ece


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

This would be okay.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160824/194b3e3302082c60d92ae9bd5876e192.jpg


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[DrumNFeather]

There are some twitter rumblings that Johnny Lang from East is coming to Utah and will be on campus next week. Probably would be a guy who couldn't join the team until after the season...but that's just a guess.

[sancho]

There are some twitter rumblings that Johnny Lang from East is coming to Utah and will be on campus next week. Probably would be a guy who couldn't join the team until after the season...but that's just a guess.

I'm always a little skeptical of East High. Who is this guy?

[Applejack]

There are some twitter rumblings that Johnny Lang from East is coming to Utah and will be on campus next week. Probably would be a guy who couldn't join the team until after the season...but that's just a guess.

I'm never skeptical of East High. Who is this guy?

[Utah]

Great high school player, went back to Florida to do some jail time (or something similar) and now will most likely join the Utes. He is a push forward I do believe...I'm not sure how that works. If he plays this year or is a gray shirt or has to pay his own way...But, he was a great high school player.

[sancho]

Great high school player, went back to Florida to do some jail time (or something similar) and now will most likely join the Utes. He is a push forward I do believe...I'm not sure how that works. If he plays this year or is a gray shirt or has to pay his own way...But, he was a great high school player.

Thanks...welcome back.

What position does he play?

[Utah]

If I recall correctly, he can play this year. He is eligible right away, I do believe. With how Fulks has played, and Patrick and Butler-Byrd coming back, it might be tough for him to find the field this year, especially having missed all of fall camp, etc. But, he looks to be a really, really good player.

[Utah]

Thanks...welcome back.

What position does he play?

He was a QB in high school. He will be a RB or WR. Similar to Covey. Who knows, maybe a CB. lol.

[sancho]

He was a QB in high school. He will be a RB or WR. Similar to Covey. Who knows, maybe a CB. lol.

Good news! I want as many WRs as possible, even if they are from East. Maybe a redshirt year is a good thing if he's had recent trouble with the law.

[Applejack]

Great high school player, went back to Florida to do some jail time (or something similar) and now will most likely join the Utes. He is a push forward I do believe...I'm not sure how that works. If he plays this year or is a gray shirt or has to pay his own way...But, he was a great high school player.

If he is from EHS, I am confident in saying that he was framed.

[concerned]

If he is from EHS, I am confident in saying that he was framed.

he was in my son's hs class. Had a scholie offer from WVU and elsewhere before he got in trouble in Florida. Had to go serve 90 days after graduation. Wears Ute gear all the time, wants to go to the U. couldnt be offered a scholie until he completed his sentence.

He is a little taller than Covey, much stronger in the upper body, and faster. He was lights out as an option qb last year. He had a couple of td runs against Timpview in the championship game that were amazing. he lowered his head and ran over lb's and outran the db's.

I would assume he wnt play this year but will join the team in January.

BTW, my son tells me that east this year, the entire offensive line has Pac 12 or P5 scholie offers (not sure which).

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Just for clarification, he's serving time for an offense that took place in Florida in '14. He spent a year in Salt Lake living with a friend to get out of his environment that was Florida. He's kept his nose clean for the year he's already spent in Utah. I have no reservations about him being a site and am really excited about today's news.


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[concerned]

Just for clarification, he's serving time for an offense that took place in Florida in '14. He spent a year in Salt Lake living with a friend to get out of his environment that was Florida. He's kept his nose clean for the year he's already spent in Utah. I have no reservations about him being a site and am really excited about today's news.


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My son got to know him pretty well and really liked him. There was an article in the Trib last November


http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3166254-155/prep-football-for-east-quarterback-a

[hostile]

BTW, my son tells me that east this year, the entire offensive line has Pac 12 or P5 scholie offers (not sure which).
I've heard similar from other kids at East as well. Apparently there are 2 new players brought over from the islands who are big and fast.

East should roll through 4A this year and would probably dominate 5A as well.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Also, Jay Tufele is out indefinitely with a foot injury.


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Saw a bit of this game on ESPNU earlier this morning. Looks like a good get for Utah.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160827/2ee762c2ae6834c8f243c33b363a7aa2.jpg


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[DrumNFeather]

Saw a bit of this game on ESPNU earlier this morning. Looks like a good get for Utah.



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We also offered his teammate Jaylen Dixon yesterday as well...#2, he looked like a burner and was wide open a couple of times. Shows offers from Iowa St and Syracuse as well as So. Miss and Tulane.

[concerned]

I've heard similar from other kids at East as well. Apparently there are 2 new players brought over from the islands who are big and fast.

East should roll through 4A this year and would probably dominate 5A as well.





Trevor Phibbs ‏@trevorphibbs (https://twitter.com/trevorphibbs) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/trevorphibbs/status/770281159418744832)
We're talking about a two-game sample, but East's Jaylen Warren's current pace will shatter several UHSAA individual season rushing records.






https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/720649121825050624/s_jFnj_F_bigger.jpgTrevor Phibbs ‏@trevorphibbs (https://twitter.com/trevorphibbs) 1m1 minute ago (https://twitter.com/trevorphibbs/status/770281316663250944)
Warren has rushed for 453 yards and five touchdowns on 29 carries this season. That's 15.6 yards per attempt and 226.5 yards per game.

[U-Ute]

One to keep an eye on.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161002/41ac3d58d08bfdd691882e6b9aa80b73.png

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

We had six recruits up on the hill over the weekend, four of which are rated 4*. This morning, Coach Holiday through out the below tweet. These things typically get fleshed out pretty quickly after such a declaration, but I haven't seen anything yet. Any ideas? Another false alarm?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161010/c6963422fd7e1da3104e0ca302476f65.png


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Of course just as I post that, a few more conversations pop up. Chatter is it could be Jaylen Dixon, Jason Shelley's teammate.


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

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[LA Ute]

Boom.

Fill in the blank. Hampton is the highest rated WR recruit since ____________.

Isn't he a 3-star?

[justaute]

E$PN is the only service that rates him 4*....so, you are not wrong. :)


Oh, sorry. I saw someone say 4 star on Twitter. I'm still happy with a 3 star WR. Especially since we stole him from a pirate.

[Applejack]

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3-4 years? He expects to graduate quickly and start his PhD program, I presume.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

3-4 years? He expects to graduate quickly and start his PhD program, I presume.

I'm pretty sure that Utah University is only a Jr. college.


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[Applejack]

Boom.

Fill in the blank. Hampton is the highest rated WR recruit since ____________.

That had me thinking of WRs we have signed in the past but never heard from. The results:

Xavier Shepherd: A three star recruit (higher than than Hampton) who never made it to Utah because of grades. His linkedin profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/x-avier-shepherd-57410b78) (?) says he's a WR for Long Beach City College, but I checked the roster and he's not there.

Quiton Pedroza, 2011: He wasn't ranked as highly as Hampton, but he got time as a freshman and there was hope that he was a future contributor. Then, he got kicked off the team for violation of team rules, ended up at Hawaii and made all-academic MWC as a senior as well as the type of young man who desires to speak French.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQEJcc8T93M

[Diehard Ute]

That had me thinking of WRs we have signed in the past but never heard from. The results:

Xavier Shepherd: A three star recruit (higher than than Hampton) who never made it to Utah because of grades. His linkedin profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/x-avier-shepherd-57410b78) (?) says he's a WR for Long Beach City College, but I checked the roster and he's not there.

Quiton Pedroza, 2011: He wasn't ranked as highly as Hampton, but he got time as a freshman and there was hope that he was a future contributor. Then, he got kicked off the team for violation of team rules, ended up at Hawaii and made all-academic MWC as a senior as well as the type of young man who desires to speak French.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQEJcc8T93M

Hampton is a 3 Star and on ESPN a 4 Star.

He's also 6'2" 200-210 compared to Shepherd who was 5'10" 170




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[Applejack]

Hampton is a 3 Star and on ESPN a 4 Star.

He's also 6'2" 200-210 compared to Shepherd who was 5'10" 170



How tall is he? I've seen some sites list him as 6''2', and others at 5''10'.

[Scratch]

How tall is he? I've seen some sites list him as 6''2', and others at 5''10'.


All the recruiting sites say 6'2" or 6'3".

[Diehard Ute]

How tall is he? I've seen some sites list him as 6''2', and others at 5''10'.

ESPN 6'2" 197
247 6'2" 210
HUDL 6'2" 208
Rivals 6'3" 200
Scout 6'2" 197




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[Scratch]

We just picked up another Texas recruit per Holliday's twitter. No names yet, but I'm guessing it's Jaylen Dixon.

[Applejack]

All the recruiting sites say 6'2" or 6'3".


ESPN 6'2" 197
247 6'2" 210
HUDL 6'2" 208
Rivals 6'3" 200
Scout 6'2" 197




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I am confused. I thought I had seen 5"10' somewhere, but apparently not.

[Scratch]

Yep, it's Jaylen Dixon. Nice pickup.

[Diehard Ute]

Another QB/Receiver combo.

Guessing our new WR coach is helping us get some of these guys.


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[Scratch]

5 of our 6 commits are from Texas. And Holliday has had a big role with most of them.

[Applejack]

Big weekend for Jay Tufule: he takes his first official visit to Ann Arbor. Jay is the one prime time Utah recruit that we have a shot with this year. It's between us, Michigan, and Ohio State (with interest in BYU and UCLA as well).

[concerned]

Does that O lineman from corner Canyon who switched to OSU ever play?

[Applejack]

Does that O lineman from corner Canyon who switched to OSU ever play?
Not yet

[Utah]

This year is tough, because our recruiting class will be so small (only ~14 guys or so). What would be the goal?

I think top 25 is too ambitious, because of the size of our class.

I think if this staff can pull off a class ranked in the 30's, they've done a great job. If they can get into the lower 30's, wow. If they can get into the 20's...holy sh*%, we have turned a corner.

[concerned]

I have heard some people say that last year's class was the best ever, and this year could top it (if we get Jay T. and one or two others.)

[Applejack]

I have heard some people say that last year's class was the best ever, and this year could top it (if we get Jay T. and one or two others.)

I'd hope we have a shot with Noah Ellis as well, the son of Luther.

[concerned]

I'd hope we have a shot with Noah Ellis as well, the son of Luther.


That is the other big get besides Jay T., from what I read. i saw a tweet the other day from somebody expressing confidence that Ellis would be a Ute. Cant remember who tweeted it, or if he knows.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Scout just pushed out an article on Tayler Katoa teasing that he's still weighing his options. I haven't heard heard his name mentioned next to the Utes for some time. I'm not a subscriber, but I can't imagine that we have very good odds there.

[UTEopia]

Scout just pushed out an article on Tayler Katoa teasing that he's still weighing his options. I haven't heard heard his name mentioned next to the Utes for some time. I'm not a subscriber, but I can't imagine that we have very good odds there.

His sister is on the volleyball team.

[DrumNFeather]

Jaylon Johnson, 6'1 CB out of Fresno commits. #189 in ESPN 300.

This class could be pretty incredible.

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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

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[Utah]

He has offers from almost all PAC-12 teams, including USC. Florida, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee....

We just need to hold onto him now.

#2 CB in Cali, #6 CB in the country, #59 player overall.

Big time.

[LA Ute]

Here's a bit more on Johnson. This is a reflection on how well the team has played last three seasons. Jaylon is a pretty big get:

INSTANT REACTION & QUOTES: Jaylon Johnson is a Ute

https://utah.rivals.com/news/utes-landed-highly-coveted-cb-johnson

Our reputation for developing defensive backs had to be directly related to our landing this kid.

[Scratch]

ESPN at 189 in the entire country is the lowest rating he has. Rivals, Scout, and 247 all have him in their top 75.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

The McCollum twins decommitted today. Is this a concern or trying to free up a couple of spots in a small class? I haven't followed closely, but definitely not our highest ranked kids from this class, so the latter wouldn't surprise me.


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[Scratch]

The McCollum twins decommitted today. Is this a concern or trying to free up a couple of spots in a small class? I haven't followed closely, but definitely not our highest ranked kids from this class, so the latter wouldn't surprise me.


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It's the latter.

[UTEopia]

We currently have 23 scholarship seniors, including Tyler Cooperwood and Ken Hampel, who were awarded scholarships this Fall. A couple of those seniors, like Fitts, Fakalaiatonga and Sanders-Williams had season ending injuries and could come back next year. I think both Fakalaiatonga and Sanders-Williams both have redshirt years to use and Fitts would need to receive a medical from the NCAA. So even if we only have 20 seniors, you add the 3 guys who recently left and we are up to 23 scholies. Undoubtedly, there will be a couple more transfers and possibly as many as 3 guys who leave early for the NFL, so it appears that we will have our entire compliment of 25 scholarships available.
The more difficult number is that we are only allowed 25 initial enrollees each year. We have used several 2017 initials already in the form of push forwards - Shyne, Julian Blackmon, Bapa Falamaka and Samson Nacua. There may also be one more on a long snapper (John Alama) but I am not sure about that. That leaves us at least 20. There are 3 or 4 missionaries scheduled to return: Quinn Fabrizio LB from Alta, Chaydon Johnson K from Bingham and TJ Kautai LB from Texas. There may be one more that I am missing.
That really leaves us with about 17 or 18 initials for 2017. We can always ask kids to push forward, but that isn't always well received, particularly with higher profile recruits.

[Utah]

It seems like 14 available scholarships is the number that keeps getting tossed around.

What's cool, is that we are really making inroads with some big time talent. We might end up with 7+ four star kids.

[Utah]

Our "worst" commit might be Shyne.

[concerned]

Just curious: so if we have a small class b/c of a lot of returning missionaries, and play forward recruits, does that mean we have players returning who are not the quality we would be recruiting now if we had more scholies available?

[Utah]

Just curious: so if we have a small class b/c of a lot of returning missionaries, and play forward recruits, does that mean we have players returning who are not the quality we would be recruiting now if we had more scholies available?

At absolute worst, our push forwards are better than the twins.

Blackmon and Nacua are steals. Diamonds in the ruff. Lots of people had Nacua as the best WR in the state.

[concerned]

At absolute worst, our push forwards are better than the twins.

Blackmon and Nacua are steals. Diamonds in the ruff. Lots of people had Nacua as the best WR in the state.

what about returning missionaries?

[Utah]

what about returning missionaries?

Honestly, I have no clue. I'd bet that Sitake is recruiting those kids HARD.

He'd be crazy not too. With his good of a year Utah is having, and how irrelevant BYU is (especially with BYU's Nov schedule and if Utah wins out) Sitake might not have any other avenue to get really good players.

Empey probably leaves us to go play for his dad.

Finau is getting love from Sitake.

Fabrizio is on par with the bottom third of our class. So, at worst, he's as good as the twins.

Johnston was a highly rated kicker and we will need a kicker.

So, not too bad. Our real steals are the Nacua's, Lang's (if he comes), Blackmon's, and Shyne's. Those guys are very good.

[concerned]

Honestly, I have no clue. I'd bet that Sitake is recruiting those kids HARD.

He'd be crazy not too. With his good of a year Utah is having, and how irrelevant BYU is (especially with BYU's Nov schedule and if Utah wins out) Sitake might not have any other avenue to get really good players.

Empey probably leaves us to go play for his dad.

Finau is getting love from Sitake.

Fabrizio is on par with the bottom third of our class. So, at worst, he's as good as the twins.

Johnston was a highly rated kicker and we will need a kicker.

So, not too bad. Our real steals are the Nacua's, Lang's (if he comes), Blackmon's, and Shyne's. Those guys are very good.


I would bet that Tolatau and Christian Folau end up at the Y too.

[SeattleUte]

Has anyone taken a peek at how Colorado's 2017 list is shaping up? Wow. Colorado has been a sleeping giant.

[DrumNFeather]

Has anyone taken a peek at how Colorado's 2017 list is shaping up? Wow. Colorado has been a sleeping giant.

3 WRs that are 4 stars with 21 commits already. Wow.

[SeattleUte]

3 WRs that are 4 stars with 21 commits already. Wow.

haha at idiotic BYU fans and others with no historical or other perspective who belittled the Pac 12 for taking Colorado. Colorado and Utah were brilliant additions that naturally expanded the Pac's footprint and encroached on the Big 12.

[DrumNFeather]

haha at idiotic BYU fans and others with no historical or other perspective who belittled the Pac 12 for taking Colorado. Colorado and Utah were brilliant additions that naturally expanded the Pac's footprint and encroached on the Big 12.

This is an obvious comment, but I'll say it anyway. I believe this is the year where this new rivalry starts to take shape. For the first time in the 6 years we've been in the league together something big is on the line and someone is gonna walk out of there (likely) with the South, which will make the game next year in SLC even more important. And so it will go.

[DrumNFeather]

haha at idiotic BYU fans and others with no historical or other perspective who belittled the Pac 12 for taking Colorado. Colorado and Utah were brilliant additions that naturally expanded the Pac's footprint and encroached on the Big 12.

Speaking of the Buffs...they just flipped an in-state commit to Ohio St. He's the #167 recruit in ESPN's 300.

Speaking of the Utes, it is shaping up to be another huge visit weekend from some big time recruits. Tyquez Hampton has been really pushing some other guys to commit. Here's hoping that pays off.

[Hayes6]

This is an obvious comment, but I'll say it anyway. I believe this is the year where this new rivalry starts to take shape. For the first time in the 6 years we've been in the league together something big is on the line and someone is gonna walk out of there (likely) with the South, which will make the game next year in SLC even more important. And so it will go.

I totally agree, but in 2011 those dirty weed smoking hippies kept us out of the championship game, which in my mind was our worst loss in my almost 40 years of fandom.

[LA Ute]

I totally agree, but in 2011 those dirty weed smoking hippies kept us out of the championship game, which in my mind was our worst loss in my almost 40 years of fandom.

Yep.


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[concerned]

I totally agree, but in 2011 those dirty weed smoking hippies kept us out of the championship game, which in my mind was our worst loss in my almost 40 years of fandom.

It doesn't bother me that much because we were only there because of strange series of events--USC on probation, UA, ASU, and UCLA (I think) in the last seasons of losing coaches. We werent that good and we choked that game. Stanford (or Oregon? cant remember) would have crushed in the championship.

[Applejack]

It doesn't bother me that much because we were only there because of strange series of events--USC on probation, UA, ASU, and UCLA (I think) in the last seasons of losing coaches. We werent that good and we choked that game. Stanford (or Oregon? cant remember) would have crushed in the championship.

True.ButitwouldhavebeengreattobeSouthChamps.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Tyquez Hampton signed his letter of intent this morning and will be joining the team in January.


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Here's a list of recruits in town this weekend.

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/uofusports/4605455-155/utah-football-utes-recruiting-weekend-stocked


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[U-Ute]

The game was a great atmosphere and it was a gorgeous day. Hopefully the ending didn't sour them. Someone should be telling them "You could be the difference in that game for us!"

[Hayes6]

The game was a great atmosphere and it was a gorgeous day. Hopefully the ending didn't sour them. Someone should be telling them "You could be the difference in that game for us!"

I agree. I doubt that the outcome of the game is the most important issue to a recruit. How they are treated, facilities, coaching, game atmosphere, chance to play early, NFL chances, etc. probably rank higher.

[Applejack]

Any word on Jay Tufele? He took a trip to Ohio State this weekend and if we lose him to Urban I'm taking Shelley off my Christmas card list.

[Applejack]

BTW, in the Michigan/Ohio State game, NT Brian Mone of Highland High and spurning-the-U fame got some good run. I still think he would have been better served at the U, but he played nicely for Michigan.

[concerned]

BTW, in the Michigan/Ohio State game, NT Brian Mone of Highland High and spurning-the-U fame got some good run. I still think he would have been better served at the U, but he played nicely for Michigan.

On cougarboard a week or two ago, people who had friends at Bingham were saying that Jay would go to either Ohio State or Michigan and was not likely to go to either Utah or BYU. Fwiw

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

On cougarboard a week or two ago, people who had friends at Bingham were saying that Jay would go to either Ohio State or Michigan and was not likely to go to either Utah or BYU. Fwiw

Take that to the bank!

I saw this on Twitter this afternoon and it made me laugh about how Swoop has muddied up the team mascot biz to those less familiar with the program.

2032


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[Applejack]

The first fall out for Oregon: decommits from Utah! http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668293/Bingham-DE-Langi-Tuifua-decommits-from-Oregon-DT-Jay-Tufele-discusses-visit-to-Ohio-State.html

Too bad this probably is one that is destined to be a Cougar, but oh well.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

This seems as good a place for this as any, but Bishop Gorman won the Nevada state championship today with a final score of 84-8. I know we've offered several Gorman kids but goodness. I'd love to see them play UNLV in a "bowl" game.


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Coach Harding has thrown up the recruiting bat signal this afternoon. All indications are that Michael Richards...I mean Richardson has committed.


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[sancho]

Coach Harding has thrown up the recruiting bat signal this afternoon. All indications are that Michael Richards...I mean Richardson has committed.


Great! Can't have too many linemen.

Now let's get some linebackers!

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

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[DrumNFeather]

LB Help on the way?

http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/33906890/arizona-wildcats-cody-ippolito-pac-12-south-utah-sun-devils

Former Arizona LB Cody Ippolito looking at ASU and Utah as a graduate transfer.

[sancho]

LB Help on the way?

http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/33906890/arizona-wildcats-cody-ippolito-pac-12-south-utah-sun-devils

Former Arizona LB Cody Ippolito looking at ASU and Utah as a graduate transfer.

No one should be allowed to transfer to the rival school - not even a grad transfer. Come to Utah, Cody.

[Applejack]

LB Help on the way?

http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/33906890/arizona-wildcats-cody-ippolito-pac-12-south-utah-sun-devils

Former Arizona LB Cody Ippolito looking at ASU and Utah as a graduate transfer.


Three ACL tears in college? Sign him up!

[Scratch]

No one should be allowed to transfer to the rival school - not even a grad transfer. Come to Utah, Cody.


I'm fine with it when the coach basically cut him.

[DrumNFeather]

Three ACL tears in college? Sign him up!

Hey - beggars can't be choosers, and after our LB play this year (according to you!) we are beggars!

[Applejack]

Hey - beggars can't be choosers, and after our LB play this year (according to you!) we are beggars!

Sign him up!

[#1 Utefan]

Coach Harding has thrown up the recruiting bat signal this afternoon. All indications are that Michael Richards...I mean Richardson has committed.


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Kramer is just a little past his prime. Can't get too excited abouth this one 😊

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Utah coaches visit ILB and USC commit Daniel Green last week. Today he decommits from USC. Here comes the talent!

[sancho]

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[LA Ute]

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6'1", 175 lbs. Good-sized frame for a CB. Looks like he chose us over Maryland and West Virginia.

http://247sports.com/Player/Tareke-Lewis-94319

[Applejack]

OK, party people. Here it is, the one post of mine you look forward to every year like a dying man watching his final sunset. The list of Utah recruits!!!

So far, this year hasn't been as bloody as year's past, but there is still time. A lot of talent still on the board. We would like [/strike]some of[strike] all that talent.

1. Jay Tufele, nose tackle, Bingham. The big fella is down to us, Michigan, and Ohio State. Talk to your boy, Brian Mone, about how Utah kids do going to Michigan.
2. Chaz Ah You, safety, Timpview. With a name like that this kid looks like a Cougar. We are still on his top 11 list (!), but he has only visited Byu and UCLA so this one seems like a long shot.
3. Sione Heimuli-Lund, running back, Brighton. Stanford with their annual guy-we-could-have-used pick up. But hey, he's not a tight end!
4. Langi Tuifua, linebacker, Brighton. A former Oregon commit, he probably is the Cougars to lose.
5. LEvani Damuni, linebacker, Millville. No idea where he ends up.
6. Alden Tofa, defensive end, West Jordan. His top three are Oregon, BYU, and Ucla.
7. Tayler Katoa, linebacker, LAyton. This is the third linebacker on the list with a common theme - they don't seem to want to be Utes. Washington is in the lead, but UCLA, USC, us, and the Cougars (both of his parents are former Cougars) are in it.
8. Ty Jones, wr, Provo. Former Ute commit goes with the dawgs.
9. Michael Richardson, O-line, American Fork. A Ute! Nice to win one against most of the non-California Pac-12 schools.
10. Jordan Lolohea, DE, East. I understand linebackers not coming to Utah, but if you are a defensive end why look any where else? Between us, the Cougars, and Washington.

[UtahsMrSports]

OK, party people. Here it is, the one post of mine you look forward to every year like a dying man watching his final sunset. The list of Utah recruits!!!

So far, this year hasn't been as bloody as year's past, but there is still time. A lot of talent still on the board. We would like [/strike]some of[strike] all that talent.

1. Jay Tufele, nose tackle, Bingham. The big fella is down to us, Michigan, and Ohio State. Talk to your boy, Brian Mone, about how Utah kids do going to Michigan.
2. Chaz Ah You, safety, Timpview. With a name like that this kid looks like a Cougar. We are still on his top 11 list (!), but he has only visited Byu and UCLA so this one seems like a long shot.
3. Sione Heimuli-Lund, running back, Brighton. Stanford with their annual guy-we-could-have-used pick up. But hey, he's not a tight end!
4. Langi Tuifua, linebacker, Brighton. A former Oregon commit, this is probably down to us and the Cougars for this four-star.
5. LEvani Damuni, linebacker, Millville. No idea where he ends up.
6. Alden Tofa, defensive end, West Jordan. His top three are Oregon, BYU, and Ucla.
7. Tayler Katoa, linebacker, LAyton. This is the third linebacker on the list with a common theme - they don't seem to want to be Utes. Washington is in the lead.
8. Ty Jones, wr, Provo. Former Ute commit goes with the dawgs.
9. Michael Richardson, O-line, American Fork. A Ute! Nice to win one against most of the non-California Pac-12 schools.
10. Jordan Lolohea, DE, East. I understand linebackers not coming to Utah, but if you are a defensive end why look any where else? Between us, the Cougars, and Washington.

I dont have a membership to any pay sites, but from the twitter machine, i would disagree with your take on Katoa, but i suppose we will see.

[sancho]

I understand linebackers not coming to Utah

I don't. Linebackers should be fighting to come to Utah. We are always 2-3 LBrs away from being an elite defense, and nothing in football would be as fun as being part of an elite defense.

Deforrest Buckner may have won DPOY, but he never felt what a 3-and-out in a key situation was like. He never got to be a part of anything special as far as defense goes.

[concerned]

OK, party people. Here it is, the one post of mine you look forward to every year like a dying man watching his final sunset. The list of Utah recruit

4. Langi Tuifua, linebacker, Brighton. A former Oregon commit, this is probably down to us and the Cougars for this four-star.s!!!



10. Jordan Lolohea, DE, East. I understand linebackers not coming to Utah, but if you are a defensive end why look any where else? Between us, the Cougars, and Washington.


When Harbaough was here last week, he went to East to see Lolohea (and Bingham to see Jay T). I would be surprised if UM were not still in it.

Tuifua went to the Y game instead of U -Oregon, so I assume he is theirs.

[Applejack]

When Harbaough was here last week, he went to East to see Lolohea (and Bingham to see Jay T). I would be surprised if UM were not still in it.

Tuifua went to the Y game instead of U -Oregon, so I assume he is theirs.

I agree: cougars are front runners for tuifua

[DrumNFeather]

Looks like Eno Benjamin got his Texas offer. We're in for a serious fight to try to sway him to come here now. He announces during the Army All American game.

[Applejack]

Looks like Eno Benjamin got his Texas offer. We're in for a serious fight to try to sway him to come here now. He announces during the Army All American game.


Ugh. That's no good. Texas to a Texan is like getting an offer from the Dallas Cowboys.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Ugh. That's no good. Texas to a Texan is like getting an offer from the Dallas Cowboys.

Especially a Texas with new life.


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[noneyadb]

What happened to Tupai this year, is it just red shirting? Seems with the LB's being so thin he could have at least got some playing time, definitely has the size and speed.

[Diehard Ute]

What happened to Tupai this year, is it just red shirting? Seems with the LB's being so thin he could have at least got some playing time, definitely has the size and speed.

He's not playing LB, he's a DE. He played a bit.


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[DrumNFeather]

Ugh. That's no good. Texas to a Texan is like getting an offer from the Dallas Cowboys.


Especially a Texas with new life.


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Tom Herman couldn't even beat SMU...come to Utah, Eno!

[UTEopia]

What happened to Tupai this year, is it just red shirting? Seems with the LB's being so thin he could have at least got some playing time, definitely has the size and speed.

He's a DL not an LB. He redshirted.

[Diehard Ute]

He's a DL not an LB. He redshirted.

The U's stats show he participated in the UCLA and Oregon games.....


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[UtahsMrSports]

The U's stats show he participated in the UCLA and Oregon games.....


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Curious what you are looking at for that info? The latest participation chart does not list him as playing. http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/utahutes.com/documents/2016/11/21/fbcu16.pdf

[DrumNFeather]

Noah Daniels, a one time Baylor commit is announcing his decision on 12/11. He would be another nice get...but we've got some seriously stiff competition (TCU, Oklahoma, etc.).

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Noah Daniels, a one time Baylor commit is announcing his decision on 12/11. He would be another nice get...but we've got some seriously stiff competition (TCU, Oklahoma, etc.).

And Jaylon Johnson, our 4* committed DB is on an official visit to Oklahoma. :nervous:


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[sancho]

And Jaylon Johnson, our 4* committed DB is on an official visit to Oklahoma. :nervous:


That's a bummer. Do they even play defense at OU?

[Applejack]

The Cougars sign Jordan Lolohea's (DE from East) brother away from....wait for it...Weber! Nice move Sitake. We'll see if the brother card works.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

The Cougars sign Jordan Lolohea's (DE from East) brother away from....wait for it...Weber! Nice move Sitake. We'll see if the brother card works.

I headed over to Twitter to take a closer look at this. I learned two other things, as a result.

Scout has filed for bankruptcy.
http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/scout-media-files-bankruptcy-creditors-petition.html

And Fred Warner is fully committed to returning to BYU next year and not leave early for the NFL. I don't pay attention to NFL draft boards, even with our own players, but is this comment based of any sort of reality or is this just more CB all of our players are good enough to leave early but them miss the window and manage to go undrafted after their senior season?


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[Applejack]

I headed over to Twitter to take a closer look at this. I learned two other things, as a result.

Scout has filed for bankruptcy.
http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/scout-media-files-bankruptcy-creditors-petition.html

And Fred Warner is fully committed to returning to BYU next year and not leave early for the NFL. I don't pay attention to NFL draft boards, even with our own players, but is this comment based of any sort of reality or is this just more CB all of our players are good enough to leave early but them miss the window and manage to go undrafted after their senior season?


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Fred
Warner would not get drafted if he left.

[noneyadb]

Bat signal is out. Jim Harding posting...

[sancho]

Bat signal is out. Jim Harding posting...

Orlando Umana, three star guard.

[UtahsMrSports]

Umana has a very impressive offer list. Great get!

I see that former Ute commit and current Washington commit ty jones was on an official visit to us this weekend. Any chance at all that we flip him?

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Umana has a very impressive offer list. Great get!

I see that former Ute commit and current Washington commit ty jones was on an official visit to us this weekend. Any chance at all that we flip him?

The Rival guys are yipping about a new commit this morning. I know Ty Jones and Tayler Katoa are both on officials this weekend. If it's either of them, that's pretty big.


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[Scratch]

The Rival guys are yipping about a new commit this morning. I know Ty Jones and Tayler Katoa are both on officials this weekend. If it's either of them, that's pretty big.


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It's not.

[Scratch]

It's not.

P.S. Sorry to not spill the beans, just have to respect the pay sites' confidentiality rules.

[Applejack]

P.S. Sorry to not spill the beans, just have to respect the pay sites' confidentiality rules.
Humblebrag.

[Scratch]

Humblebrag.

My initial post before I edited it read, "Sorry to not spill the beans, just have to remind Applejack of his place in the universe."

[sancho]

Ben Moos, 3 star TE from Pullman WA of all places.

So scout has declared for bankruptcy? Seems like all paid recruiting sites have to end up there. It just doesn't make sense to pay in order to get the news 8 hours early.

[sancho]

Ben Moos, 3 star TE from Pullman WA of all places.


You just know RES is going to be chanting "Mooooooooos" whenever he picks up a first down.

[U-Ute]

A teaser posted on Twitter.

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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

A teaser posted on Twitter.

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Yep. That was posted in reference to the above Moos commit.

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[U-Ute]

Yep. That was posted in reference to the above Moos commit.

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Son of Wazzu AD.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

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[U-Ute]

Katoa visit...

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[UtahsMrSports]

The utah_football account and fred tweeted out another potential bat signal......

[UtahsMrSports]

So scout has declared for bankruptcy? Seems like all paid recruiting sites have to end up there. It just doesn't make sense to pay in order to get the news 8 hours early.

They provide an interesting niche need for the die hard fan who loves to follow this stuff closely. But there's too many. And yes, to me its better to just wait.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

The utah_football account and fred tweeted out another potential bat signal......

I read that tweet as a tip to the two commits this weekend, not that there was additional news.


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

They provide an interesting niche need for the die hard fan who loves to follow this stuff closely. But there's too many. And yes, to me its better to just wait.

Especially now that coaches can do just about everything on Twitter shy of typing the kids name out in their post. (Not that they need to now that they can retweet recruits.) I think the Moos news was the longest I've had to wait to get a name and it was maybe two hours.

Looks like Coach Whit is recruiting like the pros these days.

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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Katoa set to announce on Wednesday. Didn't want any more in home visits after his official to Utah this weekend. Utah gets the first word (first offer) and last word.


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[snafu]

[QUOTE=sancho;90284]Ben Moos, 3 star TE from Pullman WA of all places.

I believe the WSU athletic director is Bill Moos. Hmmmm....

[sancho]

Utah gets the first word (first offer) and last word.


Family on three!

[Applejack]

katoa set to announce on wednesday. Didn't want any more in home visits after his official to utah this weekend. Utah gets the first word (first offer) and last word.


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family on three!

let's go!

[UtahsMrSports]

Top 3 things I hate about subscription recruiting websites....

3. Having to pay for content sucks. #entitled

2. Tweets like this
'Updated Practice report: ($)'

1. *recruit says they will make their choice in an hour*

Recruiting guy: 'we are hearing great things about Utah's chances! Buy a subscription for the latest info!'

*recruit announces he will go elsewhere'

Recruiting guy: 'this is no surprise whatsoever. Our super deluxe premium message board ruby level members knew utah was out of it days ago. Buy a subscription so you too can be in the know!'

[NorthwestUteFan]

[QUOTE=sancho;90284]Ben Moos, 3 star TE from Pullman WA of all places.

I believe the WSU athletic director is Bill Moos. Hmmmm....

This is s great pick up. He is huge and very talented.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Interesting wind changes in top targets according to Scout. In the last week, Eno Benjamin dropped out of the top 10 targets. I'm guessing this is mostly due to his new Texas offer. The other big mover was Ty Jones. He went from out of no where to #6. He had his official visit this last weekend, and it seems there may be some hope to flip him back to Utah.

Should be an eventful week with Tayler Katoa, Jordan Agasiva and Corrion Ballard all expected to announce.

[noneyadb]

There's some hints out that this class is getting really good. Tufele, Juidry, Katoa, Benjamin, Holmes, Corrales, and Elliss.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

This is an AppleJack post from the summer from another thread but the Karsen Liljenquist transfer is apparently finally coming to fruition. Didn't play for Weber this season so will be eligible next year. No idea what his talent level is, but hey, a line backer!


Weber State is becoming our LB pipeline! Thanks Jay Hill.

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3984252...ebacker-karsen (http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3984252-155/utah-football-weber-state-linebacker-karsen)

[Applejack]

This is an AppleJack post from the summer from another thread but the Karsen Liljenquist transfer is apparently finally coming to fruition. Didn't play for Weber this season so will be eligible next year. No idea what his talent level is, but hey, a line backer!

Linebacker?!?!
We'll take whatever we can get

[Applejack]

There's some hints out that this class is getting really good. Tufele, Juidry, Katoa, Benjamin, Holmes, Corrales, and Elliss.


Noneyadb is right; there are always hints that the class is unbelievable this time of year.

[SeattleUte]

Noneyadb is right; there are always hints that the class is unbelievable this time of year.

I'm tired of your horse shit attitude.

[chrisrenrut]

Noneyadb is right; there are always hints that the class is unbelievable this time of year.

Not true. I think just last year there was much fretting over the lack of volume and quality. Calmer voices reminded us that we had a bunch of sign-forwards (or whatever you call them), and RM's that counted against the number we could sign. There are always worries about not landing a lot of the in-state talent as well.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

I'm tired of your horse shit attitude.

But where does horse shit sit on the animal feces scale?

If one were to ask me, I would put horse shit towards the top of the "if I had to handle" list. Definitely WAY above bull shit. No one should mess with mouse shit, given its propensity of hantavirus. Bird shit is a mess. Given our diets, human shit is probably one of the worst.

[chrisrenrut]

But where does horse shit sit on the animal feces scale?

If one were to ask me, I would put horse shit towards the top of the "if I had to handle" list. Definitely WAY above bull shit. No one should mess with mouse shit, given its propensity of hantavirus. Bird shit is a mess. Given our diets, human shit is probably one of the worst.

its a relative scale, changing from person to person.

Just last night, a bird shit on our car windshield as we were driving through the parking lot. It went splat on the passenger side right in front of my wife. She almost gagged, and told me I had to wipe it off. Windshield wipers would just smear it, so I said we would wipe it off with a napkin. She said I had to do it, she would throw-up if she had to. I commented that she had changed hundreds of dirty diapers for kids and grandkids, and asked how could this be worse than that. She said it absolutely was more gross than a diaper mess. But then, she grew up in Idaho, and actually seems to enjoy the cow shit/horse shit smell of a farm, while it makes me gag.

[LA Ute]

But where does horse shit sit on the animal feces scale?

If one were to ask me, I would put horse shit towards the top of the "if I had to handle" list. Definitely WAY above bull shit. No one should mess with mouse shit, given its propensity of hantavirus. Bird shit is a mess. Given our diets, human shit is probably one of the worst.

Horseshit versus Bullshit (https://uncomelyandbroken.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/horseshit-versus-bullshit-2/)

[DrumNFeather]

Corrion Ballard, 6'2 S from Humble, TX by way of Blinn CC commits!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzrtO9nVQAA9kNP.jpg

[U-Ute]

Corrion Ballard..

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[Diehard Ute]

Corrion Ballard, 6'2 S from Humble, TX by way of Blinn CC commits!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzrtO9nVQAA9kNP.jpg

He's actually signed.


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[LA Ute]

Corrion Ballard..

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His final 4 were Utah, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech.

[sancho]

His final 4 were Utah, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech.

The rare case where SLC, UT is the clear geographic winner! Reload at safety!

[NorthwestUteFan]

SL,UT is always the winning choice

[Utebiquitous]

This means Williams is going pro. He preferred Utah but from what I heard wants the opportunity to compete immediately for the free safety spot. Wasn't going to get that with Williams back for a senior season.

[sancho]

SL,UT is always the winning choice

Maybe, but this is the rare case when even people who have never been to Utah would pick Utah.

[Diehard Ute]

This means Williams is going pro. He preferred Utah but from what I heard wants the opportunity to compete immediately for the free safety spot. Wasn't going to get that with Williams back for a senior season.

Any chance Hansen goes LB and he plays the other safety spot?


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[Utebiquitous]

Totally agree with you Sancho. I was just relaying some information I've been told. Utah's been at the top of the list but I think the Williams domino needed to fall for him not to choose Nebraska. All the schools made promises to him that he'll compete/start except us because of Williams.

If I'm wrong Diehard's thought is an interesting one. I don't doubt that Chase could put on a few pounds and play linebacker. I've heard that Scalley really loves Chase at Strong Safety though and likes the flexibility Hansen has. I think he worries about losing that if they have Chase go all in on getting to a linebacker weight.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

We finally made it into a video!

https://youtu.be/itZIPFrYE50


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[LA Ute]

The rare case where SLC, UT is the clear geographic winner! Reload at safety!

We know we can beat out Lubbock, Norman, and Stillwater.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Katoa picks the Trojans.

[DrumNFeather]

Katoa picks the Trojans.

That one will sting with the coaches for a while. I think they spent several years recruiting this kid and USC seemingly swooped in at the end and landed him. That's life going up against the big boys.

[sancho]

Katoa picks the Trojans.

May he fail spectacularly and never see the field and get some kind of irritating STD from the song girls.

[Applejack]

May he fail spectacularly and never see the field and get some kind of irritating STD from the song girls.
Recent history suggests a worse fight might befall young Trojans

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

May he fail spectacularly and never see the field and get some kind of irritating STD from the song girls.

Could be enough to be worth it. Maybe change it to "from someone in the piccolo section."

[concerned]

Well this is 2018, but what the heck





https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/771187809218461696/M-hqQGnB_bigger.jpgMikey Saltas ‏@MSaltasRivals (https://twitter.com/MSaltasRivals) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/MSaltasRivals/status/809855055721426944)
BREAKING: Utes get a 2018 commit from one of the top QB prospects in the country, Jack Tuttle @jacktuttle14 (https://twitter.com/jacktuttle14) @adamgorney (https://twitter.com/adamgorney)

[sancho]

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[Hot Lunch]

Well this is 2018, but what the heck





https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/771187809218461696/M-hqQGnB_bigger.jpgMikey Saltas ‏@MSaltasRivals (https://twitter.com/MSaltasRivals) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/MSaltasRivals/status/809855055721426944)
BREAKING: Utes get a 2018 commit from one of the top QB prospects in the country, Jack Tuttle @jacktuttle14 (https://twitter.com/jacktuttle14) @adamgorney (https://twitter.com/adamgorney)





This is a huge get. Huge. Kid has offers all over the place, one of which is LSU. I judge kids 100% by who offered them. Hopefully the coaches can hold onto this kid. 2018 signing day is so far away. Hopefully Jack can recruit some Wideouts along with him.

[Applejack]

Updated:

1. Jay Tufele, nose tackle, Bingham. The big fella is down to us, Michigan, and Ohio State. Talk to your boy, Brian Mone, about how Utah kids do going to Michigan.
2. Chaz Ah You, safety, Timpview. With a name like that this kid looks like a Cougar. We are still on his top 11 list (!), but he has only visited Byu and UCLA so this one seems like a long shot.
3. Sione Heimuli-Lund, running back, Brighton. Stanford with their annual guy-we-could-have-used pick up. But hey, he's not a tight end!
4. Langi Tuifua, linebacker, Brighton. A former Oregon commit, he probably is the Cougars to lose.
5. LEvani Damuni, linebacker, Millville. No idea where he ends up.
6. Alden Tofa, defensive end, West Jordan. His top three are Oregon, BYU, and Ucla.
7. Tayler Katoa, linebacker, LAyton. USC commit after the Utes were on him for years.
8. Ty Jones, wr, Provo. Former Ute commit goes with the dawgs.
9. Michael Richardson, O-line, American Fork. A Ute! Nice to win one against most of the non-California Pac-12 schools.
10. Jordan Lolohea, DE, East. I understand linebackers not coming to Utah, but if you are a defensive end why look any where else? Between us, the Cougars, and Washington.[/QUOTE]

[Applejack]

This is a huge get. Huge. Kid has offers all over the place, one of which is LSU. I judge kids 100% by who offered them. Hopefully the coaches can hold onto this kid. 2018 signing day is so far away. Hopefully Jack can recruit some Wideouts along with him.


I had never heard of the kid, but his offer list and ranking suggest a QB with some serious potential. Here's hoping he sticks it out.

[concerned]

Updated:

1. Jay Tufele, nose tackle, Bingham. The big fella is down to us, Michigan, and Ohio State. Talk to your boy, Brian Mone, about how Utah kids do going to Michigan.
2. Chaz Ah You, safety, Timpview. With a name like that this kid looks like a Cougar. We are still on his top 11 list (!), but he has only visited Byu and UCLA so this one seems like a long shot.
3. Sione Heimuli-Lund, running back, Brighton. Stanford with their annual guy-we-could-have-used pick up. But hey, he's not a tight end!
4. Langi Tuifua, linebacker, Brighton. A former Oregon commit, he probably is the Cougars to lose.
5. LEvani Damuni, linebacker, Millville. No idea where he ends up.
6. Alden Tofa, defensive end, West Jordan. His top three are Oregon, BYU, and Ucla.
7. Tayler Katoa, linebacker, LAyton. This is the third linebacker on the list with a common theme - they don't seem to want to be Utes. Washington is in the lead, but UCLA, USC, us, and the Cougars (both of his parents are former Cougars) are in it.
8. Ty Jones, wr, Provo. Former Ute commit goes with the dawgs.
9. Michael Richardson, O-line, American Fork. A Ute! Nice to win one against most of the non-California Pac-12 schools.
10. Jordan Lolohea, DE, East. I understand linebackers not coming to Utah, but if you are a defensive end why look any where else? Between us, the Cougars, and Washington.[/QUOTE]

also, Katoa is a USC commit and Jones is reconsidering the Utes. Tufele also considering USC, being recruited by Stevie T.

[Scratch]

I just hope Tuttle remembers to jump with his parachute.

He's a top 200 recruit on Rivals, Scout, and 247. Top 300 on ESPN.

[Applejack]

BTW, just for fun (and because I'm bored at work) I decided to look up the top prospects from Utah in 2012-2013 and see how their careers played out. What I learned: Utah kids should never go to the Midwest (no duh!); for other Pac-12 schools the record is hit and miss.
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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgTroy Hinds (http://247sports.com/Player/Troy-Hinds-7420)Davis (Kaysville, UT)

WDE6-4225 0.9230


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/891/1_343400.jpgJared Afalava (http://247sports.com/Player/Jared-Afalava-12891)Bingham (South Jordan, UT)

OLB6-1210 0.8981


https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/325/648/1_4648325.png (http://nebraska.247sports.com/Season/2012-Football/Commits)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Jared-Afalava-12891?view=Complex)




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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Recruit/539/1_104628.jpgBrandon Fanaika (http://247sports.com/Player/Brandon-Fanaika-8539)Pleasant Grove (Pleasant Grove, UT)

OG6-3295 0.8953


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgChase Hansen (http://247sports.com/Player/Chase-Hansen-13381)Lone Peak (American Fork, UT)

ATH6-3205 0.8865


https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/454/649/1_4649454.png (http://utah.247sports.com/Season/2012-Football/Commits)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Chase-Hansen-13381?view=Complex)




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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/18/1_345723.jpgMoana Ofahengaue (http://247sports.com/Player/Moana-Ofahengaue-12018)Westlake (Saratoga Springs, UT)

OLB6-4200 0.8757


https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/454/649/1_4649454.png (http://utah.247sports.com/Season/2012-Football/Commits)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Moana-Ofahengaue-12018?view=Complex)




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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgAustin Lee (http://247sports.com/Player/Austin-Lee-12895)Alta (Sandy, UT)

S6-0185 0.8596


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgSione Houma (http://247sports.com/Player/Sione-Houma-14322)Highland (Salt Lake City, UT)

FB6-1215 0.8587


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgZach Lindsay (http://247sports.com/Player/Zach-Lindsay-9479)Davis (Kaysville, UT)

OT6-7245 0.8362


https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/454/649/1_4649454.png (http://utah.247sports.com/Season/2012-Football/Commits)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Zach-Lindsay-9479?view=Complex)




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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgVaha Vainuku (http://247sports.com/Player/Vaha-Vainuku-13124)East (Salt Lake City, UT)

DT6-3295 0.8311


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Recruit/373/1_104676.jpgRhett Bird (http://247sports.com/Player/Rhett-Bird-11373)North Sanpete (Mount Pleasant, UT)

PRO6-5215 0.8299


3 (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Rhett-Bird-11373/RecruitInterests)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Rhett-Bird-11373?view=Complex)



Hinds - went on a mission, has had two hip surgeries, and switched to tight end. So far, it hasn't gone well. I don't think he has ever caught a pass. Judgment: Supreme Bust (YEAH!)
Afalava - Played for the Huskers for two years (played is a strong word). Transferred to Weber State where he was a back up. Pretty disappointing. Judgment: Pretty Big Bust.
Fanaika - Went on a mission. Switched to the offensive line. He's a part-time starter (5 games) at guard. Judgment: Lived up to his billing.
Hansen - Went on a mission. [/strike]Transferred to BYU[strike] Got injured as a frosh. Blossomed to a pretty good safety as a sophomore. Hopeful for the future. Judgment: Damn good with super potential.
Ofahengaue - Turbulent Ute career involved two auto accidents, one DUI, a suspension from the team, and then a medical retirement. Judgment: Bustoola.
Lee - Went on a mission, came back to a Ute team that is stacked at safety. This one really did transfer to the Y. Judgment: Too soon to tell, but signs don't look good.
Houma - Was the starting fullback for a resurgent Michigan team. Also, kind of a cult-like figure in Ann Arbor. Judgment: Huge success for a three star guy.
Lindsey - A nonqualifier who went to Snow, he never made it back to the Utes. Anyone know what became of him. Judgment: Bust
Vainuku - A mission guy got hurt upon returning, so next year he will be a sophomore! Apparently he switched to O-line. Who knows what he will become. Judgment: N/A
Bird - Didn't sign anywhere that I can see. Judgment: Terrible evaluation.

P.S. #11 and #12 are Dimick the all-time Utah sacks leader, and Nick Vigil of the Cincinnati Bengals.

[Applejack]

I should have noted Katoa in the text. I just changed his color. I've now fixed him.

also, Katoa is a USC commit and Jones is reconsidering the Utes. Tufele also considering USC, being recruited by Stevie T.[/QUOTE]

[Applejack]

2013:





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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/262/794/1_794262.jpgCooper Bateman (http://247sports.com/Player/Cooper-Bateman-14875)Cottonwood (Salt Lake City, UT)

PRO6-3195 0.9623


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgLowell Lotulelei (http://247sports.com/Player/Lowell-Lotulelei-14775)Bingham (South Jordan, UT)

DT6-2280 0.8778


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/941/550/1_550941.jpgSean Barton (http://247sports.com/Player/Sean-Barton-19278)Woods Cross (Woods Cross, UT)

ATH6-3215 0.8777


https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/450/649/1_4649450.png (http://stanford.247sports.com/Season/2013-Football/Commits)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Sean-Barton-20105?view=Complex)




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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Recruit/480/1_121982.jpgLogan Stott (http://247sports.com/Player/Logan-Stott-12480)Pine View (Saint George, UT)

OG6-3300 0.8611


https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/433/649/1_4649433.png (http://arizona.247sports.com/Season/2013-Football/Commits)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Logan-Stott-12480?view=Complex)




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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgSiale Fakailoatonga (http://247sports.com/Player/Siale-Fakailoatonga-15090)Cottonwood (Salt Lake City, UT)

TE6-4210 0.8578


6 (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Siale-Fakailoatonga-15090/RecruitInterests)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Siale-Fakailoatonga-15090?view=Complex)




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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/790/442/1_442790.jpgTalon Shumway (http://247sports.com/Player/Talon-Shumway-18641)Lone Peak (American Fork, UT)

WR6-3200 0.8548


https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/528/682/1_4682528.png (http://byu.247sports.com/Season/2013-Football/Commits)▼ (http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Talon-Shumway-19450?view=Complex)




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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/203/489/1_489203.jpgUaea Masina (http://247sports.com/Player/Uaea-Masina-20660)Brighton (Salt Lake City, UT)

ILB6-3210 0.8491


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgMerrill Taliauli (http://247sports.com/Player/Merrill-Taliauli-22396)East (Salt Lake City, UT)

OG6-2305 0.8331


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/0/1_0.jpgDurrant Miles (http://247sports.com/Player/Durrant-Miles-22099)Bingham (South Jordan, UT)

OLB6-4225 0.8301


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https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/628/471/1_471628.jpgHarrison Handley (http://247sports.com/Player/Harrison-Handley-19939)Alta (Sandy, UT)

TE6-6205 0.8284


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Bateman: The hotshot went to Alabama to pursue his dream! He got a couple of starts, but not enough. He announced recently that he is transferring. Judgment: Huge bust.
Lotulelei: From a three-star to the NFL in three years. That's Sack Lake City folks. Judgment: Superstar.
Barton: A linebacker! NOOOOOOO! He went on a mission and got some good game action this year as a sophomore. He'll be good. Judgment: Successful with chance of stardom.
Stott: This former Wildcat had seen the light and agreed to walk on to the Utes (after being tossed by RichRod). He's not listed on the roster, though. Judgment: Bust.
Fakialoatonga: The injury bug likes Siale, but when he is healthy he is the top TE for the Utes. But that's pretty rare. Judgment: With injuries, he has to be considered a disappointment.
Shumway: A freshman this year, he caught a pass against SUU! Judgment: Too early to tell (but I'm sure he will suck)
Masina: A linebacker that signed with Utah! Oh, he medically retired last year. Judgment: Bust
Taulili: Moved to the D-line. Got some playing time as a freshman, and played more regularly as a sophomore. Judgment: OK
Miles: Has played in a lot of games as a freshman, and got good run with the starters (although he didn't start) this year. Judgment: Pretty good so far for a low 3 star.
Handley: He dipped this year as a sophmore (some due to injury), but he was once again really solid. Judgment: Very good for a low 3 star.