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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.

2025 College Football Hall Of Fame Ballot Features Utah Football Legends Eric Weddle, Urban Meyer

The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot has been released and it features two familiar names to Utah football fans.
2 years ago

Utah Athletics Is Preparing To Broadcast 50+ Live Events With Move To Big 12

A lot of changes are taking place for the University of Utah and their athletics department as they move to the Big 12 Conference.
2 years ago

Athletics Department Introducing ‘Utah Pass’ For 2024 Utah Football Season

Utah Athletics entering the Big 12 Conference and trying out a new way for fans to see Utah football games with the "Utah Pass".
2 years ago

Could Utah Quarterback Cam Rising Be Eligible To Play An Eighth Season In 2025?

An interesting question circulated around the internet Thursday afternoon: could Utah quarterback Cam Rising be eligible to play in 2025?
2 years ago

Times, Networks Revealed For Utah Football Out Of Conference Schedule, Friday Game

The front half of the Utes' schedule now has times and networks making the 2024 season feel more within reach for Utah football fans.
2 years ago

Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan: We Want To Be Back At That Championship Level

Utah AD Mark Harlan says Utah football is eager to be back in the conference championship conversation after a hiatus last season.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Adds Transfer From Eastern Carolina University

The Runnin' Utes got a little better after receiving a commitment from ECU transfer forward Ezra Ausar.
2 years ago

Utah Quarterback Cam Rising To Put On Camp For Community

Utah quarterback Cam Rising (along with several of his Utah football teammates) will be putting on a camp for the community in June.
2 years ago

Utah Athletics Releases Statement Debunking Rumored ACC Courtship

Memorial Day weekend got off to an interesting start as rumors began to swirl that Utah was in the middle of a courtship with the ACC before even starting their journey with the Big 12.
2 years ago

Spring Ball Review: A Look At Utah Football’s Running Backs

Today’s focus is on another group that has produced a lot of NFL talent for the Utes- Utah football’s running backs.
2 years ago

Pac-12 Shares Record Financial Results From 2022-23 Fiscal Year

The Pac-12 Conference shared their financial results from the 2022-23 fiscal year noting they brought in record gains.
2 years ago

Former Utah Football Player Greg Newman Has Passed Away, Family Raising Funds To Study CTE

Former Utah football standout defensive lineman Greg Newman has passed away according to a GoFundMe put out by his family.
2 years ago

Utah Baseball Ends Time In Pac-12 On High Note With Win Over Oregon In Pool Play

The Utah baseball season has likely come to an end at the Pac-12 Tournament going 1-1 in pool play with a win over the Oregon Ducks.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Mourns Loss Of Kenny Gardner

The Runnin' Utes are mourning the loss of larger-than-life former player Kenny Gardner who passed away at the age of 75. 
2 years ago

Time, Network Announced For Utah Football Season Finale Against UCF

Utah football just released the time and network for their last game of the 2024 season against the UCF Knights.
2 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Releases 2024-25 Roster, Jersey Numbers

Utah women's basketball is helping their fans learn the 2024-25 roster and jersey numbers, releasing a graphic on social media.
2 years ago

Social Media Notes Utah Football Is 100 Days Out From 2024 Season

May 21, 2024, marks 100 days until Utah football is back in action at Rice-Eccles Stadium to kick off their 2024 college football season.
2 years ago

Another First For Utah Baseball As Bryson Van Sickle Earns Pitcher Of The Year

Bryson Van Sickle was named the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year for Utah baseball as they await their first conference tournament game.
2 years ago

Three Former Utah Women’s Basketball Players Heading For 2024 Paris Olympics

Team Canada's first 3X3 basketball team to ever qualify for the Olympics will feature three former Utah women's basketball greats.
2 years ago

Utah Athletics Weekend Recap, Look Ahead This Week For Utes

It was a busy weekend for Utah Athletics with several sports wrapping up their seasons or stamping their tickets for postseason play.
2 years ago

Utah Softball Beats Morgan State, Second Elimination Game Rescheduled Due To Weather

Utah softball is alive after beating Morgan State, 1-0, but have to wait to play their second elimination game due to weather.
2 years ago

Utah Softball Comes Up Short In First NCAA Game Against South Carolina

Utah softball didn't get the result they were hoping for in their first game NCAA Regional game, falling to South Carolina 2-1.
2 years ago

Report: Utah Basketball Adds Sacramento State’s Loren Leath To Staff

Runnin' Utes head coach Craig Smith has added former Sacramento State assistant coach Loren Leath to his staff.
2 years ago

Best Trips To Double Dip On Utah Football, NFL Games

Utah football starts their inaugural season in the Big 12 which conveniently opens some doors to double dip on an NFL game as well.
2 years ago