From Deseret News archives:
Utah Utes football: Offense has best showing
"It was good," head coach Kyle Whittingham said. "It was by far the best we've looked offensively through camp."
Particularly the second unit, he added, which started to move the ball and execute something they haven't done all camp long.
Whittingham called it a "real positive day" and noted that the offense picked up where it left off in Tuesday's practice moving forward.
"The last two days we've made dramatic improvement," he said.
Though no official statistics were kept in Wednesday's situational scrimmage, there were some noteworthy plays in the 60-snap affair that also featured significant special-teams work.
The offense, particularly the running backs, excelled.
Senior Ray Stowers got things started with a 20-yard run. Later in the scrimmage, true freshman Sausan Shakerin broke loose for 35 yards. Sophomore Eddie Wide had a 25-yard touchdown romp in a red-zone situation.
"We ran the ball effectively. The backs did a nice job," said Whittingham, who noted that the offensive line had something to do with the production.
"I think we did a better job than any other day," Mack said. "But we've still got a lot to improve on."
Utah's passing game also fared well. Quarterback Brian Johnson threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Bradon Godfrey and later teamed with Jereme Brooks on a 19-yard scoring strike.
"It was better. We got a lot of good work done today," Johnson said. "We made some strides and did some nice things offensively. Pieces are starting to come together."
The timing couldn't be better. The scrimmage basically served as the camp finale. The Utes began focusing on their Aug. 30 season opener at Michigan in a light afternoon practice.
"We now have to make that transition," Johnson said. "We've got a veteran group, and guys will do that just fine."
Wednesday's scrimmage, though, will be reviewed closely by the defense.
Defensive coordinator Gary Andersen acknowledged the run wasn't stopped very well, particularly early on in four-minute situations.
Safety Robert Johnson said it opened some eyes and will be dealt with after reviewing the film.
"Now we've just got to see it and correct it," he explained.
Otherwise, Andersen thought there was a lot of "give and take" between the offense and defense.
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