From Deseret News archives:

Utah Utes football: U. unveils new Under Armour duds

Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 2:21 p.m. MDT
 |  E-MAIL | PRINT | FONT + - 
New football uniforms were rolled out Thursday by the University of Utah football team under a new five-year agreement with Under Armour, Inc., who will supply Utah's players, coaches and staff with its technologically advanced line of performance apparel, footwear and accessories.

Darrell Mack and Robert Johnson modeled the all-red and all-white uniforms. Mix and match combinations may also be worn at selected games.

"They're tighter and lighter," said Johnson, "so I can run faster."

Coach Kyle Whittingham explained that Under Armour "put a deal on the table that was very attractive," but he also added, "The players had the final say in the decision."

Slight changes in looks and material are part of the new package.

"It feels lighter," said Mack. "It's all good."

Aug. 3 is the first day of practice and Whittingham is looking forward to a healthy Brian Johnson at quarterback and a seasoned, experienced team returning.

"We have four or five returning offensive lineman," he said, and also noted that his only loss in the defensive secondary was Steve Tate.

With expectations high, Whittingham declined to prognosticate only saying, "We are concentrating on Michigan." (The Utes first opponent.)

Johnson held back no such reservations. The junior quarterback from Los Angeles spoke freely. "Our goal is to go undefeated. We want to be in a Jan. 1 bowl game."


Story continues below
E-mail: wjewkes@desnews.com

Recent comments

:bleedkentuckyblue

why bould we think of the 80's (and no I am...

hey listen | July 26, 2008 at 7:57 p.m.

all cougars listen up. I used to have the smallest bit of respect for...

how to say this nicely | July 26, 2008 at 1:04 a.m.

It's interesting to note the fact that the school down south, and the...

U'nanimous | July 26, 2008 at 12:23 a.m.

Image

University of Utah football players Robert Johnson, left, and Darrell Mack show off the new team uniforms at a press conference Thursday.

previousnext

Latest comments

Y., U. football: A look ahead, behind

Friday 12:30 CBS.... best rivalry ever There may be one on 12/12 that...

"Are they radio personalities or are they politicians?" They are...

Congratulations Real Salt Lake! Best team EVER!!!

How a seer stone helped in translation

Why did God need to have Joseph use a stone at all? What significance was...

Schumer: Dems ready to go-it-alone

Funny how one party wants health coveage for the poor and the other party...

"Utah-3 BYU-0 Oh, wait. We already had that one." Yes, and that an...

The game was in Seattle and no one in that city pays attention to Seattle...

Siler survives tough 5-round bout

So many good fights...Keep em coming, we all love going to watch them.

Schumer: Dems ready to go-it-alone

"Did you get that from Palin?" You actually had some credibility until you...

Secularists and religious arguments

re: Mike Richards | 8:52 a.m. Nov. 22, 2009 Close minded secularists?...

Advertisements