Red roundup: Pundits predict Texas bowl game for Utes

By Dirk Facer, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, Nov. 17 2011 10:15 a.m. MST

Utah Utes linebacker Brian Blechen (4) and Utah Utes defensive back Eric Rowe (18) tackle UCLA Bruins quarterback Kevin Prince (4) Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Summary

Bud Withers of the Seattle Times takes a close look at the Pac-12 bowl situation and predicts Utah will end up in the Sun Bowl.

However, a Sun Bowl official brought up the possibility that the Utes could be picked to play in the Alamo Bowl instead.

— Jon Wilner notes that future Pac-12 rivalry games could be played in October.

— Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday is up for the challenges ahead.

— The Idaho Statesman profiled Utah basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak earlier this week.

— ESPN 700 has Utah football and basketball interviews online.

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Dutchman

Murray, UT

Sure beats that ???? whatever bowl BYU has lined up. Sorry, I couldn't remember the name of that bowl game. I should run for president.

11:14 a.m. Nov. 17, 2011
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Eagle Mountain, UT

Or we could all wait until the regular season is over and see where they really go. It never ceases to amaze me how many people make a living off of speculating on sports. They are usually wrong. Wherever they go, I wish the Utes success in their More..

2:33 p.m. Nov. 17, 2011
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Lifelong Ute

Salt Lake City, UT

The stars are aligning for a battle of best pac 12 offense vs. best pac 12 defense in first ever conference of champions championship! Ducks Utes 2011

10:51 a.m. Nov. 17, 2011
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