Utah Insider

Steve Bartle

Steve Bartle is a seasoned sports media member specializing in Utah Athletics, an insider with nearly 10 years of experience covering the school. He has covered multiple Pac-12 Conference championship games and bowl games, including the 2021 and 2022 Rose Bowl games, as well as conference basketball and baseball tournaments, and Utah’s transition to the Big 12 Conference.

He hosts Utah and Big 12 podcasts on KSL Sports. He has earned certification through The Scouting Academy, a curriculum designed to teach the process of scouting football players. Thanks to his experience, he has developed a solid understanding of college athletics, talent evaluation, recruiting, and media coverage.

Alaka’i Gilman Seeing Progress In Utah’s Defensive Culture

"I've never been part of a defense that has been so whole, so full at all levels- coaches, players, scheme, culture," Alaka'i Gilman explained.
2 years ago

It’s All About The Details Now For Kyle Whittingham And Utah Football

Perhaps the most positive news coming out of camp is the health of the team. That's significant after last season's injury-riddled run.
2 years ago

Seeing Buy-In and Progress In Utah Football’s Running Back Room

As a former player who had to earn everything he got, he's brought that same mindset with his coaching. These players have to earn everything and he's seen it take hold in his players as well.
2 years ago

There Is Confidence In Utah Football’s Receiver Room

Dorian Singer has been the specific recipient of a lot of this buzz this offseason and for good reason. Even in the limited viewing media has had of the team this entire offseason, Singer showcased exciting playmaking ability.
2 years ago

13 Utah Football Players On Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist

The Utes have steadily increased their presence on the Senior Bowl Watch List over the years. With 13 on the list, that is up from last year's 10 that were on the watch list for the 2023 season.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Announces Joul Karram As 13th And Final Roster Addition

The Hapoel Yhuda Tel Aviv product is a 6-foot-10, 220-pound big man. He becomes the 13th scholarship player and finalizes the roster for the 2024-25 season.
2 years ago

Utah Football Recruiting Round-Up: August 19th, 2024

Though a lot of the heavy lifting is done, there is still a lot happening on the recruiting trail for Utah. Focus has shifted to other priorities but there are still a few important targets Utah would love to secure in this class. 
2 years ago

Lots Of Confidence In Utah Football’s Offensive Line

For offensive line coach Jim Harding, the progress of certain individuals has provided him with nearly ten guys that he'd have confidence in playing.
2 years ago

Utah Great Alex Smith To Be First Inductee In Utah Football Ring Of Honor

With the Ring of Honor, the program will be able to honor coaches and players—those who have left a lasting impact on the program and achieved incredible honors.
2 years ago

Utah Football Product Sione Vaki Making Good Impression With Detroit Lions

"The more you learn about a player and the faster you figure out what they can do, the better off it is for everybody," head coach Dan Campbell said of Vaki after the game.
2 years ago

Stock Up: Six Under-The-Radar Players That Got Better For Utah Football

There's been a lot of talk about Caleb Lohner, Isaac Wilson, and Mike Mitchell. Those are guys that if you haven't bought stock on by now, it's a high price to pay. Here are six under-the-radar players, whose development helped themselves and should benefit the team this fall. 
2 years ago

Takeaways From Utah Football’s Assistant Coaches Availability

In talking to assistant coaches today, there is a lot of confidence on that side of the ball and a great deal of respect for it from defensive coaches. Iron sharpens iron was a common phrase with defensive coaches when asked about the offense.
2 years ago

Van Fillinger Feeling His Best As Utah Football Prepares For 2024 Season

Van Fillinger will play an important role in leading this group. He will be counted on to produce and to help bring along the young guys in their development.
2 years ago

Kenan Johnson Feeling More Comfortable With Utah Football

"I pay attention to a lot of college sports, not just my conference, I would always see Utah producing defensive players- DB's going to the next level," Johnson shared of his decision to transfer to Utah. 
2 years ago

Projecting Utah Football Depth Chart After Two Weeks Of Fall Camp

There are about two weeks left until Utah's season opener against Southern Utah. This makes it a good time to put together a best guess at what Utah's depth chart could look like against the Thunderbirds.
2 years ago

Utah Football Recruiting Round-Up

SALT LAKE CITY – It’s been a pretty successful summer of recruiting for Kyle Whittingham’s Utah Football program. The Utes have secured 18 commitments in their 2025 recruiting class, with two coming last week. With the season just a couple of weeks away from kickoff, there are still top priorities Utah will try to close […]
2 years ago

Carsen Ryan Never Allowed Injury To Hurt Him In His Move To Utah

"This is a room with a lot of great talent and great guys, future NFL Draft picks in my opinion," Ryan shared.
2 years ago

Six Tight Ends In The Mix For Utah Football With Emergence Of Caleb Lohner, Miki Suguturaga

There is just a lot of flexibility with the six tight ends. Each has ways they can contribute to the team. That's a big boost to the potential of the offense.
2 years ago

Utah Football RB Mike Mitchell Working Hard To Earn Role

After speaking with Mitchell for the first time in camp, it's easy to see why he's in the mix. The second-year-back has a refreshingly honest belief in himself and his ability.
2 years ago

Kyle Whittingham Officially Names Isaac Wilson QB2

Isaac Wilson has created a positive buzz in fall camp. That included a string of solid practices and a particularly strong performance in last week's scrimmage.
2 years ago

Utah Football Debuts At No. 12 In First AP Top 25 Poll Of 2024

The University of Utah football program will start the 2024 season ranked No. 12 in the AP Poll, which was released Monday morning.
2 years ago

Through Two Weeks Of Camp, Here Are Five Things I’m Confident In With Utah Football

Here is a small check-in with five things I'm confident in through two weeks of fall camp…
2 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Adds Five-Star Commit

SALT LAKE CITY– On Sunday, Lynne Roberts and her Utah Women’s Basketball program picked up a huge commitment from five-star point guard Leonna Sneed! According to ESPN, Sneed is the No. 26 ranked player in the 2025 class. She chose to commit to the Utes over Arkansas and California among others. Blessed and highly favored […]
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Could Be Close To Final Roster Addition

Craig Smith and Utah Basketball could be closing in on a final addition for 2024-25 roster.
2 years ago