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Utah Utes Basketball- Stats of the Ones Who Got Away

After yesterday’s moment of sunshine and joy, its time to return to the darkness of Utah Basketball.  One of the questions that people ask is what is going on with all the players who would have…Read More

C.J. Wilcox- One of the Ones That Got Away…

As Utah continues its, Participation Trophy tour of Pac-12 basketball, it’s hard not to look back and maybe see how very close we were to being players again.  People hate on Ray Giacolletti but…Read More

Utah Hoops: Fun facts about Ute Hoops That Are Driving Me Crazy

One of the great stories of the Larry-ites is how we’re now SO MUCH more competitive in games than the previous two coaches.  Here is a little something from Ray Giacolletti’s last season.…Read More

Utah Basketball: Was Dave Rice Ever A Possibility?

Those of you who follow me both here and on twitter know that I’ve become a bit obsessed with Dave Rice.  While we witnessed a coach come in and simply implode our basketball program (which is somehow…Read More

Is Jeremy Olsen The Future Shining Star of Utah Hoops

Editors Note: This is the second contribution from Corey Christiansen.  Corey enjoys candlelight dinners, long walks on the beach and a sense of humor. Jeremy Olsen has just returned from his mission…Read More

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Dave Rice: How Badly Did Utah Basketball Screw This Decision

Back when it was clear we were about to part ways with Mr. Boylen, several BYU fans ones that I don’t…Read More

Utah Utes Basketball: Just like Bob Beamon, Roger Maris and Roger Bannister

There are certain records you think will never be shattered. The 4 minute mile was once thought unattainable.…Read More

Utah Utes Basketball: Thanks for Coming Chris Hines, Wish We’d Have Gotten You That Nickname

Yesterday we found out a few more axes have fallen.  Javon Dawson, Kareem Storey and Chris Hines have…Read More

Utah Always a Bridesmaid in Basketball Recruiting…

This is a topic that has come up among several different people that I know.  But Utah has for two decades…Read More

Dana Altman: Another One Who Got Away

Way back seven years ago after Rick Majerus faked a heart attack and we got a season of Kerry Rupp,…Read More

Mythbusters: Carlon Brown Edition…

It seems that I’ve spent a great amount of time between my old bl0g Crimson’s Corner and…Read More

Post Arizona Thoughts…

So I got to see the Ute hoopsters up close and personal today against Arizona.  And it was a heck of…Read More

Ray Giacolletti Thoughts…

This is a bit of a short post today, just something to think about. I don’t know if Ute fans hate…Read More

Today is a Good Day- There Will Be No Need for My AK

I was actually going to write about something other than basketball today, but it seems, “EVERY…Read More

Am I not a Ute fan?

The last 18 months or so have been a fairly rough time for me as it relates to being a Ute fan.  Honestly,…Read More

Why isn’t the Salt Lake Media trying to write about this story about Utah Hoops?

I just read Gordon Monson’s article about Utah basketball being an embarrassment.  So let’s…Read More