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Michelle Bodkin

Michelle Bodkin is a Salt Lake City native who covers University of Utah Athletics for KSL Sports. Michelle got her start in sports as an intern with ESPN700 in 2013, later moving on to UteZone where she spent eight seasons writing about the Utes. Through her near decade of covering sports, Michelle also spent time as an intern with ABC 4 and was the "Coaches Assistant" for College Hall of Fame coach Dennis Erickson during the Salt Lake Stallions' ill-fated run in spring of 2019 with the Alliance of American Football League. Michelle graduated from the University of Utah in 2011 with a bachelor's in psychology and minor in sociology, both of which she uses constantly to connect with the coaches and student athletes she covers while telling their stories. While chopping up sports stats is fun, Michelle's true passion shines through her story-telling abilities bringing the how and the why to the teams she covers.

Former Utah Football Players, Coaches Kick Off Second Year Of Ute Reservation Camp

Former Utah football players and coaches are at the Uintah-Ouray Reservation to help spread the love of sports to kids in the Ute tribe.
2 years ago

Spring Ball Review: A Look At Utah Football’s Defensive Tackles

Today’s focus on one half of another productive unit for the Utes- the defensive tackles that help make up a very dominant defensive line. 
2 years ago

Getting To Know Utah Football’s 2024 Schedule: Oklahoma State Cowboys

Utah football gets right to business in their inaugural Big 12 schedule heading to Stillwater to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
2 years ago

Utah AD Mark Harlan Named To U.S. Olympic, Paralympic Collegiate Advisory Council

University of Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan has been named to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Collegiate Advisory Council.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Rounds Out 2024-25 Staff With New ‘General Manager’ Position, Hire

Craig Smith and the Runnin' Utes have completed their 2024-25 staff with the addition of general manager Mike Summey.
2 years ago

Getting To Know Utah Football’s 2024 Schedule: Battle Of The Brothers Returns

Our look at Utah football's 2024 schedule continues on with their last out-of-conference game against the Utah State Aggies.
2 years ago

Utah Football Places 13 On Athlon Sports Preseason All-Big 12 Teams

Confidence is high for the 2024 rendition of Utah football and Athlon Sports added to that theme placing 13 Utes on their All- Big 12 Teams.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Welcomes Third, Final Assistant Coach For 2024-25

The Runnin' Utes needed one more assistant coach to fill a third spot and they got one as of Tuesday afternoon.
2 years ago

Spring Ball Review: A Look At Utah Football’s Quarterbacks

Today’s focus on a group that has had one of the biggest glow-ups since Utah football became a Power Conference team- quarterbacks.
2 years ago

Former Utah Linebacker To Open For Ron McBride Foundation Benefit Concert

Former Utah linebacker Taulia Lave will be the opening act for the Ron McBride Foundation's benefit concert on Saturday, June 22.
2 years ago

Utah Football 2025 Recruiting Class Continues To Roll With 4-Star Linebacker Commitment

Visiting season has been kind to Utah football with the Utes receiving another commitment from four-star linebacker Christian Thatcher.
2 years ago

Utah Quarterback Cam Rising Gives Back To Second Home In Big Way

Cam Rising and Utah football put together a two-day camp to give back to the state of Utah and the fans that support them.
2 years ago

Getting To Know Utah Football’s 2024 Schedule: Baylor Bears

It's time to dive into Utah football's second game of the 2024 season- another home game, this time against the Baylor Bears.
2 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Has Traveled To See Alissa Pili, Minnesota Lynx

Count Utah women's basketball as another team that takes the "family" motto to heart with several members traveling to watch Alissa Pili.
2 years ago

Spring Ball Review: A Look At Utah Football’s Wide Receivers

Today’s focus lands on the wide receivers who have been a little quiet for the Utes in recent years but look strong for 2024.
2 years ago

2025 Utah Football Signing Class Tracker

Utah football has a big task in 2025 to replace what will likely be remembered by fans as "all-time great" talent for the Utes.
2 years ago

Utah Center Jaren Kump Praises Cam Rising’s ‘Contagiously Optimistic’ Leadership Ahead Of Football Camp

Utah QB Cam Rising is holding the 'Rising Stars" camp later this week on June 13-14 and center Jaren Kump is along for the ride helping out.
2 years ago

Former Utah Women’s Basketball Star Alissa Pili Becomes Nike N7 Ambassador

Former Utah women's basketball star and current Minnesota Lynx rookie Alissa Pili just signed a deal to be a Nike N7 Ambassador last week.
2 years ago

Majestics Girls’ Rugby Proud To Be Part Of Growing Women’s Sports Movement

Utah has their own professional men's rugby team in the Warriors, but also has a girl's high school club team in the Majestics.
2 years ago

Athletes For Life Partner With Crimson Collective For Second Year Of Ute Reservation Football Camp

Athletes for Life with the help of the Crimson Collective will put on a football camp for the youth living on the Ute Reservation.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Announces Hire For Second Open Assistant Coach Job

The Runnin' Utes are a step closer to being whole again after announcing Josh Eilert as their second assistant coach.
2 years ago

Getting To Know Utah Football’s 2024 Schedule: Southern Utah University Thunderbirds

On Thursday, August 29, Utah football hosts the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
2 years ago

Spring Ball Review: A Look At Utah Football’s Offensive Line

Today’s focus is on yet another traditionally strong group for Utah football- the offensive line led by position coach Jim Harding.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Picks Up Commitment From Mike Sharavjamts

The 2024-25 Runnin' Utes are beginning to take shape after looking like the wheels were coming off just a few weeks prior.
2 years ago