http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ Kyle Whittingham en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Sat, 25 May 2013 06:12:06 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579634/Utes-finding-continued-success-with-in-state-recruiting-focus.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579634/Utes-finding-continued-success-with-in-state-recruiting-focus.html Since taking over as head coach of the Utah football program, Kyle Whittingham has long held two philosophies when it comes... Wed, 08 May 2013 09:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579158/Local-football-camp-hopes-to-help-develop-top-Utah-talent.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579158/Local-football-camp-hopes-to-help-develop-top-Utah-talent.html Former Utah State quarterback Riley Jensen formed the Mountain West Elite camp as a way to give back to football by providing... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578905/RoJack-Utah-football-coach-Dennis-Erickson-is-bringing-offensive-identity-back-to-the-hill.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578905/RoJack-Utah-football-coach-Dennis-Erickson-is-bringing-offensive-identity-back-to-the-hill.html There are two things that you can generally associate with Utah football — bowl wins and a great defense. But did you... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578865/Ex-Cougar-Ofahengaue-says-Mr-Irrelevant-is-still-his-story.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578865/Ex-Cougar-Ofahengaue-says-Mr-Irrelevant-is-still-his-story.html 2001 honoree says NFL Draft day will always be a good memory for him Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578857/Star-Lotulelei-ready-to-shine-in-the-NFL.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578857/Star-Lotulelei-ready-to-shine-in-the-NFL.html Utah All-American is expected to be among the NFL draft elite. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627793/Past-and-present-Utah-football-coaches-featured-on-annual-coaching-rankings-list.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627793/Past-and-present-Utah-football-coaches-featured-on-annual-coaching-rankings-list.html Former Utah coach Urban Meyer was beat out only by Alabama's Nick Saban, and BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall is rated 17 on... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627552/Utah-football-Offensive-outburst-fuels-plenty-of-optimism.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627552/Utah-football-Offensive-outburst-fuels-plenty-of-optimism.html By Mike Sorensen Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627545/Utah-football-Utes-have-solved-their-depth-issues-at-quarterback.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627545/Utah-football-Utes-have-solved-their-depth-issues-at-quarterback.html The first-ever meeting of the Amalgamated Quarterbacks of Utah met on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium, in what was a... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627533/5-Questions-With-U-of-U-assistant-football-coach-Dennis-Erickson.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627533/5-Questions-With-U-of-U-assistant-football-coach-Dennis-Erickson.html Q: How did your first spring with the Utes go? Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578642/Utah-Utes-football-to-host-Red-White-Game.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578642/Utah-Utes-football-to-host-Red-White-Game.html Saturday's spring finale is set for 1 p.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Admission and parking are free. Festivities begin in the... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578348/Ute-football-Nine-unresolved-issues-face-the-Utes-going-forward.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578348/Ute-football-Nine-unresolved-issues-face-the-Utes-going-forward.html Everybody has eyes on Travis Wilson's development, but that's not the only significant storyline in Utah's spring football... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578430/Ute-football-Kelvin-York-is-back-to-bolster-Ute-rushing-attack.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578430/Ute-football-Kelvin-York-is-back-to-bolster-Ute-rushing-attack.html Utah senior running back Kelvin York is practicing again after sitting out with a turf toe injury and has several backs... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578293/Geoff-Martzen-is-latest-hire-in-BYU-football-recruiting-efforts.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578293/Geoff-Martzen-is-latest-hire-in-BYU-football-recruiting-efforts.html He can't recruit off campus but Geoff Martzen hopes to bring his experience from Boise State and Alabama to the mix in BYU's... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578221/Utahs-Saturday-scrimmage-lacks-explosive-plays-Ute-defense-very-strong.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578221/Utahs-Saturday-scrimmage-lacks-explosive-plays-Ute-defense-very-strong.html Although pleased overall, Whittingham says that the Utes are still "a work in progress" as the final week of spring ball... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:04:43 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578113/Whittingham-not-surprised-by-Star-Lotuleleis-decision-not-to-attend-NFL-Draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578113/Whittingham-not-surprised-by-Star-Lotuleleis-decision-not-to-attend-NFL-Draft.html Former University of Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei declined the NFL's invitation to attend the draft, planning instead... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:53:21 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578119/Utah-football-notebook-QB-battle-is-very-close.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578119/Utah-football-notebook-QB-battle-is-very-close.html Whittingham says Wilson, Schulz have nearly identical numbers through 11 practices this spring. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:34:22 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577881/Utah-Utes-football-Whittingham-pleased-as-Utes-enter-final-2-weeks-of-spring-ball.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577881/Utah-Utes-football-Whittingham-pleased-as-Utes-enter-final-2-weeks-of-spring-ball.html Scrimmage, Red-White Game highlight the last five sessions of practice. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577621/Utes-football-Utah-coach-Kyle-Whittingham-says-Utes-made-progress-in-scrimmage.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577621/Utes-football-Utah-coach-Kyle-Whittingham-says-Utes-made-progress-in-scrimmage.html Utah ends the third week of spring ball with a positive showing at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Camp resumes Tuesday. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:25:22 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577522/Utes-football-Utah-returns-a-vast-amount-of-experience-at-safety.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577522/Utes-football-Utah-returns-a-vast-amount-of-experience-at-safety.html When it comes to experience and returning starters, safety is a position of wealth for the Utah Utes. They return all five... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:10:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577339/Utah-Utes-notebook-Palamo-making-the-most-of-his-opportunities.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577339/Utah-Utes-notebook-Palamo-making-the-most-of-his-opportunities.html Former rugby star tops the depth chart at left defensive end for the Utah Utes. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577170/Amy-Donaldson-Headlines-youll-only-see-on-April-1.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577170/Amy-Donaldson-Headlines-youll-only-see-on-April-1.html Some local sports headlines one might only see on April Fool's Day. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577115/Utah-Utes-football-Ute-offense-makes-Kyle-Whittingham-happy-at-spring-practice.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577115/Utah-Utes-football-Ute-offense-makes-Kyle-Whittingham-happy-at-spring-practice.html The Ute offense looked sharp, for the most part, at spring football practice Saturday. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:01:59 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576993/Utah-football-Poutasi-considered-an-All-America-candidate.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576993/Utah-football-Poutasi-considered-an-All-America-candidate.html Sophomore offensive lineman is making the move from right to left tackle this spring. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576801/Ute-football-New-name-same-game-for-Utah-defensive-end-Nate-Orchard.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576801/Ute-football-New-name-same-game-for-Utah-defensive-end-Nate-Orchard.html Utah defensive end Nate Orchard, previously known as Nate Fakahafua had a busy offseason before getting back to business on... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576584/Utah-football-notebook-Center-Vyncent-Jones-is-the-new-man-in-the-middle-for-the-Utes.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576584/Utah-football-notebook-Center-Vyncent-Jones-is-the-new-man-in-the-middle-for-the-Utes.html Senior Vyncent Jones tops the depth chart at center as Utah progresses through spring ball. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:49:50 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576251/Utes-Football-Utah-opens-the-Erickson-era-at-first-day-of-spring-training.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576251/Utes-Football-Utah-opens-the-Erickson-era-at-first-day-of-spring-training.html Utah kicks off spring ball with veteran coach making his on-field debut as co-offensive coordinator. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574967/Teeples-Title-sharing-for-Ute-Aggie-amp-Cougar-football-coaches-about-more-than-on-field.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574967/Teeples-Title-sharing-for-Ute-Aggie-amp-Cougar-football-coaches-about-more-than-on-field.html Many fans are scratching their heads as they try to make sense of the position and title shuffling on local university... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:00:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765623485/U-lands-prep-commit-from-Granger.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765623485/U-lands-prep-commit-from-Granger.html Kenyon Frison didn't hesitate when Coach Kyle Whittingham offered him a scholarship to play football at the University of... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:22:38 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573987/Bronco-Mendenhall-Kyle-Whittingham-dont-let-friendships-divert-goals.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573987/Bronco-Mendenhall-Kyle-Whittingham-dont-let-friendships-divert-goals.html BYU, Utah football coaches make tough choices that show prior associations won't keep them from moving the programs forward. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:40:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573984/U-football-player-kicked-off-team-charged-with-assaulting-wife.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573984/U-football-player-kicked-off-team-charged-with-assaulting-wife.html A University of Utah football player has been dismissed from the team after police say he attacked his wife and threatened to... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:55:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573788/Utah-Utes-football-Another-whistle-stop-for-Dennis-Erickson.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573788/Utah-Utes-football-Another-whistle-stop-for-Dennis-Erickson.html Utah co-offensive coordinator says he sees a key similarity between Utes and his championship Miami teams. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:45:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765622508/What-will-Utah-football-look-like-with-Dennis-Erickson.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765622508/What-will-Utah-football-look-like-with-Dennis-Erickson.html "It's not about the money, it's about coaching, and I'm a coach. It's all I've done all my life. Making me sit out last year... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:40:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572836/Utah-Football-Utes-hiring-Dennis-Erickson.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572836/Utah-Football-Utes-hiring-Dennis-Erickson.html Former Miami coach Dennis Erickson is joining Kyle Whittingham’s staff at the University of Utah as an assistant. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:35:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572650/BYU-football-Mendenhall-says-Utes-made-a-strong-push-to-get-coach-Anae.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572650/BYU-football-Mendenhall-says-Utes-made-a-strong-push-to-get-coach-Anae.html In an interview with BYUtv, Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall may have inadvertently fueled the fires of doubt surrounding... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:40:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765622004/BYU-Utah-recruiting-still-lacking-dazzle.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765622004/BYU-Utah-recruiting-still-lacking-dazzle.html Wednesday was college football letter of intent day and if you ask the head coaches of Utah's three biggest football... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:40:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572496/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-try-to-get-faster-longer-with-2013-recruiting-class.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572496/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-try-to-get-faster-longer-with-2013-recruiting-class.html The Utah football team concentrated on defensive linemen, running backs and quarterbacks and tried to get faster and longer... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:00:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621908/Signing-day-offers-hope-for-the-future.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621908/Signing-day-offers-hope-for-the-future.html "Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies."— Andy Dufresne Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:45:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572399/Utah-Utes-football-Coach-Kyle-Whittingham-interviews-Dennis-Erickson.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572399/Utah-Utes-football-Coach-Kyle-Whittingham-interviews-Dennis-Erickson.html Longtime college and professional football coach Dennis Erickson has interviewed with Kyle Whittingham for an assistant coach... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:18:01 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621631/Kyle-Whittingham-hoping-to-capitalize-on-the-Utes-Super-Bowl-exposure.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621631/Kyle-Whittingham-hoping-to-capitalize-on-the-Utes-Super-Bowl-exposure.html With National Letter of Intent Day coming up Wednesday, Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham wants all the exposure his... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:25:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570706/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-have-mostly-wrapped-up-complete-2013-recruiting-class.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570706/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-have-mostly-wrapped-up-complete-2013-recruiting-class.html A total of 26 prospects have already pledged to coach Kyle Whittingham and his staff in what looks to be a solid and... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:05:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570144/Utah-Utes-football-Walk-on-linebacker-Afa-Bridenstine-dismissed-from-Utah-football-team.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570144/Utah-Utes-football-Walk-on-linebacker-Afa-Bridenstine-dismissed-from-Utah-football-team.html Afa Bridenstine, a walk-on linebacker sentenced for assault in a road rage incident that took place in Centerville in... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:48:51 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765619209/Utah-Utes-football-Joe-Kruger-to-forego-senior-season-enter-NFL-Draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765619209/Utah-Utes-football-Joe-Kruger-to-forego-senior-season-enter-NFL-Draft.html Utah defensive end Joe Kruger, who led the Utes with six sacks last season, will forego his senior season and enter the NFL... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:45:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617770/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-to-play-Fresno-State-in-2014-15.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617770/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-to-play-Fresno-State-in-2014-15.html SALT LAKE CITY — Utah and Fresno State have agreed to a home-and-home football series. Although an official... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:31:39 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616544/After-two-eye-opening-Pac-12-seasons-Utes-must-improve-talent-level.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616544/After-two-eye-opening-Pac-12-seasons-Utes-must-improve-talent-level.html For the Utes, the season ended more abruptly than ever during the last decade, with a losing record and no bowl game. By just... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:09:26 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567412/Utah-Utes-football-Reggie-Dunn-does-it-again-as-Utes-edge-Colorado.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567412/Utah-Utes-football-Reggie-Dunn-does-it-again-as-Utes-edge-Colorado.html Perhaps the Pac-12 really does know a thing or two about putting rivalries together. For the second consecutive year, the... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:05:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616208/Utah-football-Utes-still-have-some-unfinished-business-to-take-care-of-in-Boulder.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616208/Utah-football-Utes-still-have-some-unfinished-business-to-take-care-of-in-Boulder.html BOULDER, Colo. — Kyle Whittingham doesn't mince any words when it comes to his first losing season as head coach of the... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:28:04 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616210/Utah-football-notebook-The-two-Pac-12-newcomers-have-struggled.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616210/Utah-football-notebook-The-two-Pac-12-newcomers-have-struggled.html Life in the Pac-12 hasn't been good for Utah or Colorado. The newcomers have taken their share of lumps since joining the... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:01:04 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616068/View-from-the-Booth-After-frustrating-season-Utes-must-move-forward.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616068/View-from-the-Booth-After-frustrating-season-Utes-must-move-forward.html How can it be that the season Ute fans waited for the longest and anticipated the most flew by so quickly? Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:00:06 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616021/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-wont-treat-finale-vs-Colorado-as-a-bowl-game.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616021/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-wont-treat-finale-vs-Colorado-as-a-bowl-game.html Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham didn't hesitate. His response was swift and somewhat stern. When asked if Friday's... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:05:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567086/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-take-chances-in-loss-to-Arizona-Kyle-Whittingham.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567086/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-take-chances-in-loss-to-Arizona-Kyle-Whittingham.html Utah took some chances in Saturday's loss to Arizona. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:22:21 MST