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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.

Utah Struggles To Find Scoring Groove Against The Ducks, Lose First Pac-12 Game

After battling it out for 40-minutes in a mostly defensive chess match, the Utes succumbed to the Ducks due to poor shooting.
4 years ago

No. 3 Red Rocks Impress In Season Opener Against No. 6 LSU

The No. 3 Red Rocks played host to the No. 6 LSU Tigers Friday night at the Huntsman Center in their season opener and did not disappoint.
4 years ago

Utah Football Receives Commitment From Transfer Kicker

Utah football may have just gotten some significant help in their kicking game for the 2023 season in Colorado transfer Cole Becker.
4 years ago

Utah Football DE Gabe Reid Declares For 2023 NFL Draft

Former Stanford Cardinal and current Utah Utes defensive end Gabe Reid announced that he is turning pro and declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft.
4 years ago

Runnin’ Utes Battle Through Physical Game, Get Win Over Oregon State

The Runnin' Utes were back in action at the Huntsman Center Thursday night hosting Oregon State in a physical battle.
4 years ago

Utah Offensive Lineman Paul Maile Enters The Transfer Portal

Utah offensive lineman Paul Maile has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Maile will be a graduate transfer in 2023.
4 years ago

Utah Running Back Ricky Parks Enters The Transfer Portal

Utah running back Ricky Parks has hit the NCAA Transfer Portal as of Thursday afternoon, he is the second running back for the Utes to do so.
4 years ago

Freddie Whittingham Named Football Scoop’s National Tight End Coach Of The Year

Utah football tight end coach Freddie Whittingham has been recognized as Football Scoop's National Tight End Coach of the Year.
4 years ago

Rose Bowl Game Between Utah, Penn State Posts All-Time Low Viewership Numbers

The 2023 Rose Bowl between Utah and Penn State posted their lowest viewership numbers since 2016 according to an article by the Athletic.
4 years ago

Utah Running Back Micah Bernard Puts His Name In The NCAA Transfer Portal

Utah running back Micah Bernard has put his name in the NCAA Transfer Portal for the 2023 college football season.
4 years ago

Utah Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate Declares For The NFL Draft

Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate made it official Wednesday afternoon and declared for the 2023 NFL Draft after spending one season at Utah.
4 years ago

Utah Wide Receiver Coach Chad Bumphis Thanks Utah, Announces He’s Leaving

Utah wide receiver coach Chad Bumphis announced Wednesday morning he is leaving Utah after two seasons coaching the "Bomb Squad".
4 years ago

Utah Basketball To Debut New Throwback Home Uniforms Against Oregon State

Utah basketball will be returning home to the Huntsman Thursday night and will have a new look as they host Oregon State.
4 years ago

Instant Takeaways From The Rose Bowl: Some Things Just Aren’t Meant To Be

Penn State and Utah went at it for a full 60 minutes in the 109th Rose Bowl, unfortunately for the Utes, some things just are not meant to be.
4 years ago

Utah Football Falls In 2023 Rose Bowl Game To Penn State

The Utah Utes fell in the Rose Bowl Game for the second straight season after losing to the Penn State Nittany Lions.
4 years ago

‘Moment Of Loudness’ To Take Place During Rose Bowl

Utah football announced Sunday evening the "Moment of Loudness" would take place in the 109th Rose Bowl Game.
4 years ago

Utah, Penn State Are More Alike Than Different

No. 8 Utah and No. 11 Penn State are a day away from facing off in the 109th Rose Bowl game and it's like looking in a mirror.
4 years ago

University President Taylor Randall Drops The Mic At Rose Bowl Rally

Fans got to cheer on some of their favorite players, but it was University of Utah President Taylor Randall who stole the show.
4 years ago

Utah Basketball Gets Road Win Over Stanford

Utah basketball notched their 11th win of the season against Stanford Saturday afternoon in their fourth Pac-12 game of the season.
4 years ago

Utah Football Wraps Up Media Day, Team Photo

Utah football spent Saturday morning at the Rose Bowl Stadium where they completed their media day and team photo in very soggy conditions.
4 years ago

End Of An Era: Penn State Versus Utah The Last ‘Traditional’ Rose Bowl Game

Having the last "traditional" Rose Bowl feature an old power in PSU and an up-and-comer in Utah feels appropriate to usher in a new era.
4 years ago

Cam Rising Talks Journey To Utah, Brotherhood

Thinking about Utah quarterback Cam Rising being anywhere but with the Utes is hard to fathom, but it almost never was.
4 years ago

Utah Football Gets The Full Lawry’s Beef Bowl Experience

Utah football was rolling like celebrities in Beverly Hills Thursday night as they got the full Lawry's Beef Bowl experience.
4 years ago

Morgan Scalley Reflects On Growth Of Utah Football

Defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley has been a part of every major modern moment for the Utes and the growth they've experienced.
4 years ago