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Utah Utes football: Junior quarterback Corbin Louks set to inherit starter's role

I'm looking forward to another speedy athlete leading the Utes powerful offense. 4.42 speed is incredible for a quarterback.

In high school Louks was noted for his arm. He has proven to be a terrific runner averaging close to six yards per carry against defenses that know he has entered the game to run the ball!

Utah is loaded at WR and RB once again. The O line is strong and the core of the defense is back. Look for another strong year for the Utes.

Jordan Wynn is the future, and Terrance Cain is a great insurance option, but Louks will win this job, lead the Utes to another double-digit win season, and maybe win the MWC.

Is over-rated, he doesn't have the arm for college, that's why he never threw when he came into the games.

"Right now my mindset is to get myself better, get my team better and get ready for Utah State."

oh yea, that Utah State team is a tuff one. you better get better if you plan to play them.

GO NOOTS!

Heaps right now over any ute qb.

He can lose all his games this year except YBU and I will be happy!

Wow, Louks sure is arrogant thinking he'll be able to duplicate last season's success. And he also thinks he'll be able to have a great passing game even though the coaches used him as a running QB. But those darn coaches what do they know anyway.

Louks has proven one thing already. He goes for it! He is not content to run out of bounds when he sees an opportunity to pick-up yards. The CSU game was proof of that last season. Good luck to all the guys, and remember GO UTES!!!

I agree that Louks will win this thing. I am not sold that he will retain the job just yet. It all depends on how well he handles "true" game pressure. After all, the only thing we have asked of him thus far is to come in and run a package. I like the kids confidence and competitive spirit. I am in his corner and I hope to see him come in and be consistent as a leader and passer.

I do question our depth at RB. If Asiata goes down, I am not sure Shak is ready to shoulder a full load with Eddie Wide. The O-LINE is stacked and we are deep at WR it is unreal. That is why we need a qb to emerge.

Heaps hasn't proved anything! I love how BYU fans have already forgot about Max Hall.

Ute fans Louks is going to be solid. The one thing that separates Utah from BYU is that we don't need to have a qb that throws for 350 yards and 5 td's each game for our team to be successful. If Louks manages the game, controls the ball the running game will always be there and the other thing Utah has that BYU has NOT is something called A DEFENSE!!!!!!

UTAH 28 BYU 24

Louks can run - but he can't throw.

Mark my words, the Utes will be in big trouble early with their quarterback
inconsistencies.

Louks could be very dangerous for defenses. If he can get a few completions then defenses will have to sag off to guard the pass....but you better not sag off too far. This kid has some wheels and could run for a lot of yardage.

(I'm the real Ernest T.)
If only he was the 4th best high school QB in NW Washington, with a PR guy, then he would have some real buzz.
He won't be richly blessed because he doesn't play for coach brocno.

Lose all the games, just beat BYU, and you'll be happy?

You're either a BYU fan posing as a Ute, or a fool. The Ute football program has been on a steady upward climb ever since Ron McBride took over nearly 20 years ago. We're way past the point where the success of the entire season rested on just one game. These days, it's BYU feeling envious of the success and accomplishments of its Big Brother to the north. And the facts are indisputable that, more often than not since 1993, the Utes have bested the Cougars in the annual rivalry contest.

We have a competition at quarterback that most teams would do anything to have. Regardless of who is selected at the quarterback spot, I can see a scenario where customized packages are put in to take advantage of the different strengths each has. It's going to be an exciting year.

Looks like the BYU faithful are already saying...wait till next year, or the year after that, or....

Ya Gotta love it!

BYU fans are talking about a QB that might see the field for a year and then he's gone for the next two years. They never live in the now, it's either what they did 25 years ago or what their going to do 3 years from now. Perfect, with that formula Utah will dominate BYU forever.

You don't get much more blessed than an undefeated season and a win over Alabama.. That's from playing for coach Whit..

Louks will be fine at QB. I'm not concerned about his throwing ability. I'm really more concerned that his running ability will set him up for injury like Johnson during his sophomore year.

If that happens, Cain will be a suitable replacement. Shouldn't be much drop off as they have shown to be complementary during Spring ball.

Wynn will redshirt. He's the QB of our future.

I agree with the ones who are skeptical of Louks. While I love his running ability, we have yet to see him pass the ball. How do we know he has that ability. But we shall soon find out. I will be sitting in section E31 every game, and am very excited to see how this team pans out. I think we have a pretty good team, but it's going to be very very very hard to go undefeated again. We have a bullseye on our heads now. Every team is going to want a piece. Yes even Utah St.