Utah Utes: Jim Boylen interested in E. Michigan job

By Dirk Facer, Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, April 12 2011 12:41 p.m. MDT

Summary

Former Utah coach Jim Boylen is "very interested" and noted "it would be a privilege to talk to somebody about it" when it comes to the vacancy at Eastern Michigan.

Former Utah coach Jim Boylen is "very interested" and noted "it would be a privilege to talk to somebody about it" when it comes to the vacancy at Eastern Michigan. The Detroit News includes Boylen in a list of possible candidates for the job.

Boylen was fired by Utah on March 12, following his second consecutive losing season with the Utes. He was eventually replaced by Larry Krystkowiak.

— Ex-Ute Andrew Bogut weighs in on the Krystkowiak hire via YouTube. Bogut played for Krystkowiak during his coaching tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks.

— The San Francisco 49ers' new radio analyst doesn't expect Utah alumnus Alex Smith to be with the team next season.

— And finally, Utah will face a new-look Washington State athletic program in the Pac-12. The Cougars unveiled their new Nike uniforms.

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Eddie

Syracuse, UT

What a perfect fit! ! ! Boil'n can keep hedgehog company in hedgies parents basement. Birds of a feather, flock together.

5:56 p.m. April 12, 2011
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will work for food

Kearns, Utah

It's a step up from Utah, so he's got that going for him.

7:32 p.m. April 12, 2011
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Draper, UT

Who would have thought that Boylen may come out of this with a promotion.

8:11 p.m. April 12, 2011
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