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Smith leads Utes over Cal in 31-24 thriller
A new starting quarterback, a Pac-10 opponent, a string of missing starters and the pressure of playing in front of an audience of millions across the nation-and none of it could hold down the U football team, which defeated the California Golden Bears 31-24 Thursday night in front of the largest crowd in the history of Rice-Eccles Stadium.…
Warren ignites Utah offense
Last week against Texas A&M, the U football team was without its best wide receiver, but this week the return of Paris Warren was instrumental in the Utes' victory against California.
After being suspended last week for stealing a box of condoms a couple of days before the game, Warren came back to catch nine balls for 66 yards.…
Third-quarter breakdown nearly kills U's hopes
Things were going great for Urban Meyer and his new offense in the first half of Thursday's contest with California.
Led by running back Brandon Warfield, the Utes took advantage of good field position and turnovers to score 21 first-half points.
The U defense was playing well too, giving up only seven first-half points in a game that appeared like it was going to turn into a rout.…
Should college athletes be paid wages? (Hasnain)
No-College sports are about integrity, not payday
It's kind of like arguing for the legalization of drugs. Sure, there are people who say it'd be a good idea, but they're mostly just crackheads.
The most promising argument that proponents of paying college athletes have is the fact that those athletes generate so many millions of dollars for the schools they attend.…
Should college athletes be paid wages? (Bellamy)
Yes-College athletics take time and dedication
Are you not entertained? Well if you're a college football fan, you should be.
During the fall, you pack massive stadiums to the brim-stadiums that seat 80,000. 90,000. 100,000.
You spend millions of dollars each year on jerseys, merchandise and concessions.…
U soccer keeps Weber State winless
The U soccer team upped their record to 4-1 Thursday, toppling the Weber State Wildcats (0-3-2) by a score of 3-0. Tracy Stratton, Erin Pruitt and Melissa Wayman provided the scoring for the Utes, while Ashley Mason and Kaycie Zimmerman combined for the shutout.…
Utes head to South Bend for weekend tourney
It's back to the road for the U volleyball team (4-2) this weekend.
Following an undefeated showing at Crimson Court in the Utah Classic last Friday and Saturday, the Utes head to South Bend, Ind., to participate in the Shamrock Invitational, where the Utes will face South Carolina and No.…