Last season, Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig didn't fool around too often. Former quarterback Brett Ratliff would take a snap and then get it to one of the team's "playmakers" as quickly as he could with short passes or handoffs. The casual Utah fan might have considered that kind of west coast-style offense to be a bit boring -- particulary because of the lack of any deep throws.… Post the First Comment

Utah football is not just about building traditions by winning bowl games and making progress on-field. It is also about building traditions off the field. Starting this season, the U football team will participate in the Ute Walk. Two-and-a-half hours before the kickoff of every home game, the team will be walking from the Smith Center down Guardsman Way to Rice-Eccles Stadium.… 1 Comment

If you think kids change the rules a lot while playing touch football in a schoolyard, consider the NCAA. It seems as if the NCAA Football Rules Committee decides to tweak the rules every year. Whether it's an attempt to fundamentally alter the game by making it shorter or longer, or simply changing obscure rules that only referees know about, it's always something.… Post the First Comment

SALT LAKE CITY -- During the last three years, cycling in downtown Salt Lake City has been getting a little simpler. Fixed-gear bikes, also called track bikes or "fixies," have been growing in popularity due to their simple, low-maintenance design. More urban riders are ditching their heavy, full-suspension mountain bikes and high-tech, high-cost road bikes for these cheaper, easier models.… 3 Comments

Hikes are not just for the exercise. If that's all you want to gain from them, go run on a treadmill instead. Hiking is much more rewarding than that. Not only do you get the health benefits, but you get breathtaking views and beautiful scenery along with them.… Post the First Comment