Red roundup: Injury reports debate heats up in Pac-12

Compiled by Dirk Facer, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, Sept. 20 2012 1:15 p.m. MDT

Utah offensive coach Brian Johnson, left, and head coach Kyle Whittingham on the opening day of the University of Utah football camp Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tom Smart, Deseret News

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Summary

Injury reports have become a major debate in the Pac-12. Doug Haller of the Arizona Republic examines the issue. Utah coach Kyle Whittingham recently decided not to share injury updates with the media, expect for season-ending boo-boos.

— Espn.com's Kevin Gemmell lists things to look for in the Pac-12 this week.

— ASU receivers are being pushed to step it up.

— ESPN 700 caught up with Brian Johnson and Brian Blechen.

— Ksl.com previews Saturday's Utah-ASU game.

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StGtoSLC

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

sammyg, while fans like to think they have a right to be "in the know" with what their team's players' injury statuses are, these are amateur athletes, and it really isn't any of their business. If someone wants to share More..

7:58 p.m. Sept. 20, 2012
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SoonerUte

Salt Lake City, UT

sammyg whined "Obviously the PAC 12 is having issues with transparency and honesty and that has now filtered down to the Utes."
The Big 12 has the same policy -- injuries are a private matter. I understand your stress. You like More..

11:02 p.m. Sept. 20, 2012
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sammyg

Springville, UT

So like I said a few articles ago, why would anyone believe a Ute player or coaching staff when it comes to injuries?

Jordan yanked everyone's chain last year, so did Whit and Chow. Who knows what the truth was this year, I guess it More..

6:00 p.m. Sept. 20, 2012
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