Hays likely to make 1st start for Utah against ASU

By Lynn Debruin

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Oct. 3 2011 2:39 p.m. MDT

Summary

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said junior-college transfer Jon Hayes "almost certainly" will start at quarterback Saturday against Arizona State.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said junior-college transfer Jon Hayes "almost certainly" will start at quarterback Saturday against Arizona State.

Whittingham made the announcement at his Monday news conference. He had no further information about the long-term availability of Jordan Wynn as the junior was still undergoing tests Monday on his left non-throwing shoulder.

Hays played the second half of Saturday's 31-14 loss to Washington, completing 10 of 16 passes for 156 yards. He had an interception and a last-minute touchdown.

The Utes (2-2, 0-2) had hoped to contend for the Pac-12 South title but are winless in conference play and now face a Sun Devil team that has climbed to No. 22 in the rankings thanks to a 4-1 start.

Whittingham was hopeful top offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom would play.

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Veritas Aequitas

Fruit Heights, UT

Good luck to Hays, and all the Utes in this game.

It's fun to talk smack, but playing with the chips stacked against ya, everyone should pull for the underdog!

2:51 p.m. Oct. 3, 2011
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jazzfan14

Sandy, UT

At least now I feel like I have something to look forward to. Not that I didn't like Wynn, but I don't think he is ever going to become a huge star. Who knows right now with Hays. He may be bad, but he may turn out great. I'm excited to see (and of More..

4:12 p.m. Oct. 3, 2011
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Duckhunter Hunter

Alpine, UT

Hays will not be a star. He has no star qualities - no big arm, no accuracy, no speed, no quickness. He probably has average mental fortitude. His one strength is porbably his heart. He will give it his all, unlike Hypes.

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4:45 p.m. Oct. 3, 2011
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