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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.

Cornerback Coach Sharrieff Shah Has Some Fun While Talking Position Group Progress

Cornerback coach Sharrieff Shah was in great spirits during Thursday's media availability talking about the strides his young, albeit talented group have been making through spring.
5 years ago

Red Rocks Out Last Competition At Seattle Semi-Finals With A 197.800, Advance to Saturday’s Regional Final

It didn't look great for the Red Rocks early in Thursday night's Seattle Regional Semi-Final, but a strong beam rotation firmly launched them to Saturday's Regional Final.
5 years ago

Utah Swim, Dive Coach Joe Dykstra Resigning After 9 Seasons At The Helm

After nine seasons leading the Utah swim and dive team, head coach Joe Dykstra is ready to call it a career effective immediately per Utah Athletics.
5 years ago

Red Rocks Head To Seattle For Regionals-Where, How To Watch

Post season competition begins for the fourth ranked Red Rocks, Thursday, March 31st at 8 p.m. MT. The first round of the Seattle Regional will feature two semi-final sessions at Alaska Airlines Arena.
5 years ago

Utah Football Is No Longer Just Defense, Running Backs As Tight Ends Have Emerged As A Power Position

When you think Utah football, stingy defense instantly comes to mind. After defense, running backs that will blow the doors off a building are probably next. However, there is a new sheriff in town; the tight end.
5 years ago

Utah Head Coach Kyle Whittingham Highlights Freshmen, Underclassmen Stepping Up

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham was pleased with his freshman and underclassmen's effort during Tuesday's media availability.
5 years ago