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Utah Utes football: Ludwig leaving Utes for Kansas State job

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hmmm | 3:56 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

downgrade

rattler | 3:58 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Let's hear all the unsatisfied Ute fans shouting their praises to the football gods.

YES | 4:00 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Kyle should bring in Brian Johnson to run the offense.

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Rebuilding | 3:57 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

At least Utah fans will have plenty of excuses why their team tanked in 2009. No coaches. No players. No teams. Maybe in another 5 years, they'll have another 10-win ranked team.

Smart | 4:02 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Ludwig is smart to leave, probably a lot more money and then after the Utes get clobbered by Bama, KSU would change their mind.

Sell Out | 4:03 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Nuff Said

Ute fans should be happy | 4:04 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

I can't count how many times I've read them complaining about his play-calling.

NevadaUte | 4:04 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for, because it might come true.

Ute Fan | 4:01 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Best news I have heard all year. He is too inconsistent in his play calling and I don't trust him. Yes, I know, we are undefeated this year and all is good but we had some very close games because of his play calling. I only wonder/worry who we will pick up???

The Veg | 4:03 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Utah should hire Brandon Doman as OC.

San Diego Ute Fan | 4:06 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Best wishes to Mr Ludwig. Let's see if we can trade up on this one. Seems to me the Ute offense was best when BJ was running the show on his own.
Go Utes!

Careful what you wish for | 4:03 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

because you just might get it. Ludwig has gotten no love at utah. I would have left too. I'm sure his replacement will be more than capable. If a QB emerges in 2009 the utes will be even better than this year, thats a big if though.

Ute Man | 4:08 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Maybe now we can get someone in there who doesn't call a halfback pass on a 3rd and 1 when we are running the ball effectively.

Fresh Start Time | 4:14 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

I can't say I am horribly upset by this announcement. Even though the Utes offense was tops in the conference in scoring, there were times they looked completely out of sync and some of the play calls were unbelievably wierd. I think Ludwig is a good O-cooridinator but he just out thinks himself sometimes. If Kansas State runs a more simple offense he will do well there. Hopefully whoever Coach Whit replaces him with can either run the spread offense better or taylor an offense to the strengths of whichever QB wins the starting job next year. I for one hope that either Christopher or Wynn gets QB. I'd love to get a freshman in there that can play for a while.

Thank you | 4:16 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Who will they replace him with? I would suggest Brian Johnson since it is highly unlikely he will play at the next level or Brandon Gregg - former OC at Bowling Green. He was OC there under Urban Meyer and was promoted to Head Coach when Meyer left for the Utes. Seems like a natural fit with the spread.

Utah Man, Sir!!! | 4:14 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Looks like most Utah coaches see an opportune time to bail in a program.

Before the Sugar Bowl Beatdown, and before a 5-7 season next year.

Good luck Ludwig! | 4:18 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Christmas comes early for the Univ. of Utah.

Woohoo!! | 4:15 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

It's about time he left!

bye bye | 4:17 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Finally I didn't think that this day would come.Now maybe we can get someone that can actually call some decent plays.

Darren | 4:22 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

It's a Festivus Miracle!!

S-M-R-T | 4:20 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

they should hire John Beck, he'll need a job next year.

re: Rebuilding | 4:20 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Don't forget another BCS Bowl too. That would make Utah: 3
BYU: 0

Kenny | 4:20 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Who is everyone going to complain about next season when Ludwig is gone?

re:rebuilding | 4:24 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

That's funny but what excuse does the y have for NEVER making it to a BCS Bowl game? Zero, Zilch, None etc... GO WILDCATS! GO UTES!

Brandon Gregg | 4:26 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

I agree, bring in Brandon Gregg. He has ties to the state of Utah as he coached at Utah State and Weber State early in his career. Seems like he would be a great fit and bring back some of the spark Meyer gave to the spread.

Defense | 4:24 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

How many points did Utah's defense score to help the offensive statistics? Cougar fans said Utah was cooked when Urban left. Keep hoping and enjoy the Las Vegas Bowl.

Thank you for leaving Andy Ludwig!

JL | 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Andy is a great coach and will be missed by the team.

Roderick | 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Is this why Roderick stayed?

I agree with having Johnson on the staff down the road. He won't do it right away...he'll have a chance somewhere. He's a good drop back passer. Probably land 3rd string somewhere.

MEB | 4:31 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

More Zoobies commenting on a Ute coaching change. Still jealous that you don't know what it feels like to be a BCS buster? Still living in the 80's when you last had an undefeated team?

So we lose a great defensive coordinator and an average offensive coordinator?? Anderson's a bigger loss than Ludwig is. Neither will have a huge impact upon leaving.

No players? Spoken like a true BYU fan who knows little about the Utes. Most of the top ranked defense is returning. Many offensive players returning. No team? What?

Get ready for another blowout next year - this time on your home field...

WooHoo | 4:34 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

It's about time!!! Now spend some of that BCS money and get an OC with some imagination

Christian | 4:34 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Brandon Doman should be the first call that Whittingham makes. We would take a great offensive mind from our biggest recruiting rival and the individual primed to the next OC at BY-Who. Great up and coming young coach.

RE: S-M-R-T | 4:41 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Maybe bring in Alex Smith-Then he can at least earn him money

Utes Rule | 4:40 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Bring in Boylen.

He's worked wonders with the Utah basketball program, and with a record of 5-4, he won't get upset if the Utes fall back into mediocrity and end up 5-7. He's used to it, and the fanbase seems happy with him.

2009 record | 4:44 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Utah 1-11
BYU 12-0

Hey | 4:43 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Bring in Lou Holtz as OC.

The Utes are so awesome, he would be thrilled and probably coach for free.

Ute Coaches | 4:43 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Like rats on a sinking ship.

re:2009 record | 4:44 p.m. | 4:45 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Who are you calling the 1 in 1-11?

Does SBU have a football team?

Nathaniel | 4:50 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Thank goodness Utah got rid of Andy Ludwig. If it weren't for his incompetence, Utah would have found a way to be 14-0 by now.

Utah Man, Sir? NOT! | 4:52 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Funny, first you Coug trolls belittle Utah for not beating teams by larger margins, and now that the reason those games stayed close is going to leave, you think we're going to go 5-7 next year?! Hah!

With our defense coming back essentially intact, I don't see Utah going anything less than 8-4 next year (mainly due to the road games at TCU and BYU), but if we get a half-fast O-coord, that could easily be 10-2 or better.

If I were looking at Utah's roster as a potential O-coord candidate, I'd be foaming at the mouth with all the talent we have next year: Asiata, Louks (or some of the younger kids who haven't played much), Reed, Key, Wesson, 4 of 5 O-linemen, etc. etc. etc.

Go UTES!!

re:MEB | 4:51 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

"More Zoobies commenting on a Ute coaching change."

How do you know they are "zoobs"? Classless still?

I see most negativity coming from Utah fans, and rightfully so.

A little self absorbed, self important today? You are like the 9th grade cheerleader thinking everyone is jealous and talking about her, when in reality, they really don't know she exists.

BTW, I have season tickets to Utah, and am sick of the arrogance of my fellow Utah fans.

Doman | 4:54 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

I like the Doman idea. Utah would be unstoppable with former Cougars running the offense, defense and not to mention the head coach.

I like all the mixing that goes on between the U and the Y. It should be a lesson to all us fans that it's just a game.

I am a Y fan, but I think the Sugar Bowl will be close. I do think Alabama will win, but they will be surprised at how good the U's defense plays.

Utah on the other hand hasn't played a team with the combination of speed and size that 'Bama possesses. We all know how the Utes struggled against TCU's speed.

Wow | 4:56 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Kyle is forcing out all of his coaches.

He must have a plan.

Big Rock | 5:00 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Good for Andy, we wish him well. This is a step up to a bigger conferenece and a huge pay raise. I'd rather have some new blood from time to time rather than keeping the same coaches with the same old quest.

Re: 2009 Record... | 5:02 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Still on a Quest?

go utes | 5:06 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

great maybe we can play kanas aye.

What's Alex Smith doing now? | 5:08 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Perhaps we'll see him next year coaching for Utah as well

akk | 5:07 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

I love to hear from the Cougar fans. You pop-off and hate on the Utes. 12-0 and second time to the BCS... eat your hearts out. I do hope we get a coordinator that will run Urban's offense. It sounds like all the QB's we have and are recruiting fit that system. With the defense we have returning and most of our offense back we will have another good year. I know the receivers and running backs will be exceptional... I think out O-line will be fine... find us a QB and a better O-coordinator and our offense will be good enough to have us competing at the national level again next year.

Quest for 10-3 | 5:12 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

We are nearly unbeatable.

Bear Laker | 5:15 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

I don't hate Ludwig any more.

Here Cougie, Cougie, Cougie | 5:19 p.m. Dec. 17, 2008

Gotta love the bitter, angry, hateful Cougies running their pieholes. Jealousy surely breeds some strong hatred from Cougietown.

K-State may be hiring Ludwig for the Utes offensive production. But do they know how much they underachieved? Probably not.

This may be good news in the long run.

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