Utah DC Morgan Scalley Tracks Utes, BYU Fans At Disneyland
Jul 10, 2021, 10:21 AM
Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley during fall camp. (Photo courtesy of Utah Athletics)
(Photo courtesy of Utah Athletics)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah football coaching staff is taking some time off before the season so defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley took his family to Disneyland.
When you are in the rivalry for as long as Morgan Scalley, it is still a competition even when you are on vacation at Disneyland.
Scalley tracked the results on Twitter of how many Utah and BYU fans that he saw while enjoying the world’s happiest place.
He started at 8:30 a.m. MT.
“Disneyland fan duel 2021 edition!! Let’s Go!!!!” Scalley tweeted.
Disneyland fan duel 2021 edition!! Let’s Go!!!! #GoUtes @DisneylandLive @Disneyland
— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 9, 2021
Nearly 90 minutes later, Utah had a slim 7-5 lead over the Cougars.
“Utes with the early lead. 7 to 5 over the Cougs!!”
Utes with the early lead. 7 to 5 over the Cougs!! #GoUtes
— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 9, 2021
Scalley updated the score just over a half an hour later after running into the Bennion family.
“Update: After running into the Bennion Family, the tally is now Utes 18, Cougs 7.”
Update: After running into the Bennion Family, the tally is now Utes 18, Cougs 7.
— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 9, 2021
The first half came to a close with BYU making a run.
“Halftime and the Cougs have come on strong. Utes 21, Cougs 15.”
Halftime and the Cougs have come on strong. Utes 21, Cougs 15
— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 9, 2021
Utah fans made another run two and a half hours later.
“Ute Fans stepping it up!! Utes 29, Cougs 19.”
Ute Fans stepping it up!!
Utes 29
Cougs 19— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 9, 2021
Scalley and his family had a photo opportunity on a ride with his family and flashed the U for #FlashTheUFriday.
#FlashTheUFriday pic.twitter.com/wnjywYIRkx
— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 9, 2021
Scalley went on to take photos with fans that he saw throughout Disneyland.
“Utes taking control of this one!! 39 to 23!!”
Utes taking control of this one!!
39 to 23!! #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/0n2gIYyElj— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 10, 2021
The lead for Utah grew after Scalley took a photo with the Jensen family.
“And the Utes are running away with it!! The Jensen Family adds to the lead!!”
And the Utes are running away with it!! The Jensen Family adds to the lead!! pic.twitter.com/qartWz9A2s
— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 10, 2021
After more than 12 hours at Disneyland, Scalley concluded the competition and gave the win to the Utes. He even posted a photo of Mickey Mouse flashing the U.
“And that’s a wrap!! Utes 51, Cougs 28,” Scalley tweeted. “Disney dominance at its finest!! Great meeting so many awesome Utes!! Until next year. Next stop, Fall Camp. Are you ready for some football? Can’t wait for a packed house on Sept. 2!!”
And that’s a wrap!!
Utes 51
Cougs 28
Disney Dominance at its finest!! Great meeting so many awesome Utes!! Until next year. Next stop, Fall Camp. Are you ready for some Football? Can’t wait for a packed House on Sept. 2!!#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/l1EHRWBhp8— Morgan Scalley (@SafetyPride) July 10, 2021
Utah opens the 2021 season at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Thursday, September 2 against Weber State. They will travel to Provo to battle BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, September 11.
Trevor Allen is a Utah Utes Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Crimson Corner podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @TrevorASports. You can download and listen to the podcast, here.
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