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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.

No Season-Ending Injuries For The Utes, Cam Rising, Dalton Kincaid Day-To-Day

Some very encouraging news came out of head coach Kyle Whittingham's Monday press conference- there were no season-ending injuries for the Utes against Washington State.
4 years ago

Utes Move Up In AP Top 25 After Gutsy Win In Pullman

With several starters either beat up or out for the game, the Utes pulled off a gutsy performance in Pullman that while not pretty, earned the respect of the AP Top 25 voters who moved Utah up.
4 years ago

Utah Makes Bowl Eligibility, Where Could They Be Going?

Utah is now 6-2 which means they are bowl eligible for the ninth year in a row in the Pac-12 era.
4 years ago

Taking Inventory Of Utah Football Injuries From Washington State

Taking Inventory Of Utah Football's Injuries From Washington State
4 years ago

Kyle Whittingham: Bryson Barnes Came Into A Very Tough Situation

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham explained the situation in his post-game press conference, noting Barnes came into a very tough situation and did well.
4 years ago

Instant Takeaways From No. 14 Utah’s 21-17 Win In Pullman

It was rather appropriate with Halloween coming up this weekend that Utah would gut-out a 21-17 win in Pullman.
4 years ago

Utah Football Taking Ty Jordan, Aaron Lowe With Them To Pullman

Utah football used their 2022 hand painted helmets to honor fallen teammates Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe against USC two weeks ago, the team announced Wednesday they will wear those same helmets on their trip to Pullman to take on Washington State.
4 years ago

Defense Could Be The Difference Maker As No. 14 Utah Takes On Washington State

It's game day, but we still have hours to go before kickoff at 8 p.m. MT (7 p.m. local time) which means it's time to take a closer look at No. 14 Utah's opponent, Washington State.
4 years ago

Three Things To Watch: No.14 Utah Vs. Washington State

No. 14 Utah will be on the road again after a BYE week last week to take on Washington State on Thursday night.
4 years ago

Utes Determined To Keep Defensive Momentum Rolling Against Cougars

The Utes' defense hasn't been the best it's ever been but remains determined to keep some of the momentum they found in the second half of the USC game alive against the Washington State Cougars on Thursday. 
4 years ago

Utah Offense Needs To Execute, Start Fast On The Road Against Washington State

On offense, quarterback Cam Rising and wide receiver Devaughn Vele both recognize they need to start fast and execute on the road against Washington State on Thursday.
4 years ago

Utah Men’s, Women’s Basketball Earn Preseason All-Pac-12 Selections Ahead Of Media Day

Both men's and women's basketball earned some preseason All-Pac-12 selections ahead of Media Day on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
4 years ago

Utah Cornerback Clark Phillips III Named Jim Thorpe Award Semi-Finalist

Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III was announced as one of 12 semi-finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award Monday afternoon.
4 years ago

Kyle Whittingham: We’d Like To Keep That Momentum Going Into This Game

Utah is coming down off of the high of beating USC in a thriller at home before their BYE week, and head coach Kyle Whittingham would like to see that momentum carry into this week's game against Washington State
4 years ago

Utah Moves Up In AP Top 25 After BYE Week

Utah moved up in the latest AP Top 25 ranking, to No. 14 while preparing for WSU on a short week turnaround.
4 years ago

Let Her Light Shine: Remembering Lauren McCluskey

It's been exactly four years since Lauren McCluskey was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend on the University of Utah campus and her mother, Jill McCluskey is determined to make sure her daughter's light continues to shine.
4 years ago

WWE-Styled Belt Gifted To West Mesquite High Football In Honor Of Ty Jordan, Aaron Lowe

Nielsen's latest project with the help of Jordan's aunt, Takka, was creating a belt honor both Jordan and Lowe that could be presented to West Mesquite High's football team- where Jordan and Lowe both played before coming to Utah.
4 years ago

Whittingham Named to Dodd Trophy, Bear Bryant Award Watch Lists

Thursday afternoon, Utah Athletics announced head football coach Kyle Whittingham has been named to the Dodd Trophy and Bear Bryant Award midseason watch lists after taking down USC at home last weekend.
4 years ago

Kyle Whittingham On NIL: Grumbling Won’t Help, Adapt Or Get Behind

Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham joined DJ & PK Thursday morning to discuss all things Utah football, and particularly NIL (Name, Image, Likeness).
4 years ago

Utah’s Defense Challenged In Second Half Of USC Game To Play To Their Potential

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham said in the only media availability for the Utes this week that the defense was challenged in the second half of their matchup with USC last Saturday to play to their potential, and while still not perfect, rose to the occasion.
4 years ago

SI Report: More Details Revealed About Alleged NIL Tampering Of Utah Football Player

Over the summer allegations swirled about possible NIL Collective tampering with a Utah football player by another school.
4 years ago

Cam Rising, Braeden Daniels Get Pac-12 Nods For Utah Football

The good times continue to roll for Utah football, this time getting Pac-12 recognition for quarterback Cam Rising and offensive lineman Braeden Daniels. 
4 years ago

Dalton Kincaid: It’s A Good Time For A BYE

Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid joined Jake and Ben on the KSL Sports Zone Monday morning and noted it was a good time for a BYE week for the Utes.
4 years ago

Utah’s Cam Rising Showered With Recognition After Heroic Toppling Of USC

Utah quarterback Cam Rising has been recognized by several outlets for his heroic toppling of USC football last Saturday night.
4 years ago