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Utah Utes football: Utes put on new 'Armour'

Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 12:14 a.m. MDT
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New football uniforms were rolled out Thursday by the University of Utah football team under a new five-year agreement with Under Armour Inc., which 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 linemen," he said, noting that his only loss in the defensive secondary was Steve Tate.

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

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


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eat it zubies | Oct. 31, 2009 at 10:10 a.m.

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Is utah taking extra pelowes with them to michigan !!lol

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I byu fan | July 20, 2008 at 8:45 p.m.

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Utah football players Robert Johnson, left, and Darrell Mack show off the team's new uniforms Thursday on the university's campus.

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