From Deseret News archives:
Utah Utes
Date Opponent
Aug. 30 at Oregon St.
Sept. 8 Air Force
Sept. 15 UCLA
Sept. 22 at UNLV
Sept. 29 Utah St.
Oct. 5 at Louisville
Oct. 13 San Diego St.
Oct. 18 at TCU
Oct. 27 at Colorado St.
Nov. 10 Wyoming
Nov. 17 New Mexico
Nov. 24 at BYU
2006 record: 8-5, 5-3 (T-3rd)
Starters returning: 15 (10 offense, 5 defense)
Starters lost: 7 (1 offense, 6 defense)
Key offensive players: Junior quarterback Brian Johnson, senior wide receiver Brian Hernandez, senior right tackle Jason Boone, junior right guard Robert Conley, junior wide receiver Brent Casteel.
Key defensive players: Senior free safety Steve Tate, junior cornerback Brice McCain, senior defensive end Martail Burnett, senior linebacker Joe Jiannoni, senior defensive tackle Gabe Long.
Top newcomers: Junior running back Matt Asiata, junior strong safety Deshawn Richard.
Worst-case scenario for 2007: A lopsided setback at Oregon State could be difficult to overcome especially with a difficult schedule. Injuries, as is the case with most teams, may also spell doom. Johnson's ability to resume his career where he left off is of extreme importance. So, too, is his health. Utah's worst-case scenario is another season without Johnson.
What we learned from MWC media days: Quiet confidence. The Utes didn't speak about a lack of respect after being picked to finish third. They spoke of using it as additional motivation. Utah's offense appears to be the league's best. The defense, however, has a lot of unknown components with just five starters returning. As is the case each year, the Utes have two main goals win their opener and finish on top of the Mountain West.
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