Utah Utes football: Eric Weddle will use Chargers' bye week to cheer on Utes

By Dirk Facer, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, Nov. 11 2010 10:38 p.m. MST

Summary

A familiar face is expected to join the Utah Utes on the sidelines at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A familiar face is expected to join the Utah Utes on the sidelines at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday.

Utah alum Eric Weddle, a safety with the NFL's San Diego Chargers, is taking advantage of a bye week and making the trip to South Bend.

"Eric will be there," said Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, who noted that the former Ute is as excited as anyone to visit Notre Dame. "Eric Weddle is a great ambassador for our program and he is so supportive. He represents us so well in San Diego."

Odds are the Utes will see Weddle again next week. They'll face San Diego State at Qualcomm Stadium on Saturday, two days before the Chargers host the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.

Whittingham noted that Weddle is welcome anytime.

"He's one of us," Whittingham said.

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pocyUte2

Pocatello, Id

How can you not love Weddle? I think he does a great job supporting the team, and I be the the team loves it.

7:58 a.m. Nov. 12, 2010
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So. Cal Reader

Escondido, CA

Weddle is the "real deal." There's a reason why he's a fan favorite in San Diego. We love the guy here. I agree with the other posts about how "classy" he seems. He is VERY classy! Now, how come Hedgehog and a "few More..

4:06 p.m. Nov. 12, 2010
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sammyg

Springville, UT

This guy is taking some risks. Wasn't there some Ute 'royalty' on the side lines last weekend???

11:48 p.m. Nov. 11, 2010
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Utah Utes football: Eric Weddle will use Chargers' bye week to cheer on Utes

Wynn eager to erase losing feeling

Notre Dame needs a win

Wynn eager to erase losing feeling

Notre Dame needs a win

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