Utes Bulletin: Things Happening In Utah Athletics (Weeks Of 7/3/23-7/10/23)
Jul 10, 2023, 11:37 AM
SALT LAKE CITY – After a nice break away, the Utes Bulletin is back in action recapping some of the things you may have missed over the past two weeks, as well as prepping you for the week ahead of Utah Athletics.
This rendition of the Utes Bulletin features lots of 2023 Utah football breakdowns and previews, a couple of 60 in 6o nods, some Utes in the NBA news and much more.
Without further ado, here is what has happened the past two weeks in Utah Athletics from 7/3/23-7/10/23.
Championship culture 🧬#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/luNXqdY8Rg
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) June 17, 2023
Utah Athletics News
Before we get into some of the happier happenings for the Utes, it feels important to go back and acknowledge the loss of former Director of Sports Medicine, Bill Bean. Bean clearly made an impact on the department during a career that spanned over 30 years and his presence will be greatly missed in the Utah community.
Utes Who Earn Awards
Both Dalton Kincaid of Utah football and Ellessa Bonstrom of Utah softball were named Tom Hansen Conference Medal Recipients by the Pac-12. The award is given annually to a senior male and female student-athlete from each institution in the conference.
Congratulations to @_DaltonKincaid & @ellessabonstrom for receiving the 2022-23 Tom Hansen Conference Medal!! 🙌🏅
Learn more: https://t.co/QqSdDm8EpV#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/neoY9p0dxw
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) June 29, 2023
Utah Football
If you aren’t getting excited for the 2023 football season by now and all of the awesome things former Utes are accomplishing, we don’t know what to tell you. There is a lot to get through so let’s waste no more time.
Proud to show off our newly renovated locker room in our practice facility 🙌 pic.twitter.com/jWMzw5MDz5
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) June 30, 2023
60 In 60 Utes
Counting Down Utah Football’s Best Plays From 2022
- Clark Phillips III’s first pick-six of the year against Oregon State.
- Clark Phillips III gets another pick-six against UCLA.
Scouting Out The Utes’ 2023 Opponents
Closer Looks At Utah Football’s Position Groups For 2023
Pro Utes Things
- History Says Rookie Tight Ends Don’t Always Make A Major Impact Right Away– could this be an indication of what to expect from former Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid year one with the Buffalo Bills?
- Former Utah defensive back Brian Allen and the Birmingham Stallions win their second USFL Title.
Utah’s Continued Efforts To Upgrade Facilities
Locker room details 🤝 @LonghornLockers pic.twitter.com/GfwLouwTOz
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) June 30, 2023
Former Utah Football & Gymnastics Stars Show What It Means To Be ‘Ute Proud’
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There were a lot of stories and perspectives to come out of this trip that will be featured on KSL Sports over the next few weeks and over the next year as they become appropriate.
The Latest From The Pac-12’s Media Rights
After weeks of watching and wondering about the June 30 date (when San Diego State needed to give the Mountain West notice by to not have their exit fee double) it came and went without much affair.
The Pac-12 will host their Media Day in about two weeks in Las Vegas on July 21. With all eyeballs now on that date, it will be interesting to see what if anything the Conference of Champions will have to say about where their media rights deal. As with past “interesting” dates though, the Pac-12 CEO Group has shown they don’t really seem to care what the rest of us thinks makes sense and so while something could be said, it also could not be said too. Stay tuned.
Runnin’ Utes
While we were out, the Runnin’ Utes made an important hire from within their own staff, promoting Tramel Barnes to assistant coach. Barnes has been with the Utes since head coach Craig Smith took over as the Director of Player Personnel.
“We’re excited to announce that Tramel Barnes has been elevated to an assistant coach role within our program,” Smith said in the press release announcing the promotion. “Tramel is a very bright coach with tireless energy that relates to people at a very high level. He is an excellent recruiter with a great eye for talent. There is no doubt he will elevate our program in a major way. Tramel also approaches everything he does one way – with excellence!”
Couldn't be happier to announce that @TramelBarnes has been elevated to his new role as assistant coach‼️
READ ➡️ https://t.co/qUzowvtBdE#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/wDN2u4oWsQ
— Utah Basketball (@UtahMBB) July 5, 2023
NBA Utes
It is contract season in the NBA and two former Utes are all set to get paid.
DC let’s turn this ship around!! May take time but I’m committed you guys and turning the city up!!💯💯🫶🏽
— kuz (@kylekuzma) July 1, 2023
Golfing Utes
‼️ 5️⃣9️⃣ ALERT ‼️
Junior to be Braxton Watts fired a 59 at Oakridge Country Club today! He also set the new course record!#GoUtes #SaltCity pic.twitter.com/CjQ3cULPAi
— Utah Mens Golf (@UtesGolf) July 6, 2023
Utah Track & Field
Utah track and field has had a nice few weeks starting with the announcement that head coach Kyle Kepler’s contract has been extended through 2028.
Thrilled to announced that @CoachKKepler has been extended through the 2⃣0⃣2⃣8⃣ season‼️‼️ #InKepWeTrust
READ ➡️ https://t.co/2Zb4dwtckG#GoUtes | #UtaTFXC pic.twitter.com/nbpcSz0zkv
— Utah T&F/XC (@Utah_trackfield) July 5, 2023
Athlete Poppy Tank also made some waves recently in the 3000m steeplechase clocking in at a personal best 10:02.77.
📰 | @PoppyTank captures 🥇 at #UKChampsManchester with PR run of 10:02.77 in the steeplechase.
READ MORE ➡️https://t.co/WTYRMVZGtj
📸 @BritAthletics#GoUtes | #ProUtes | #UtahTFXC pic.twitter.com/9kPmXbP8SJ— Utah T&F/XC (@Utah_trackfield) July 8, 2023
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