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10/29/2014 12:00 AM | Football
Keep checking UtahUtes.com all season for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the University of Utah football team's preparations. The Utes are preparing for their Pac-12 Conference South Division matchup at Arizona State on Wednesday at the Eccles Center Practice Facility.
Practice Summary ...
? Utah was in shorts and shoulder pads on Wednesday for its second on-field practice in preparation of its road game at Arizona State (Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. MDT / Fox Sports 1). A `thud tackling' policy was in effect during a workout held at the Eccles Center Practice Facility.
? The Utes continued to get ready for their matchup at Arizona State by focusing on three phases of the game they will need against the Sun Devils.
Practice Highlights ...
? Media viewing (final 20 minutes) began with special teams work, the quarterbacks and wide receivers ran routes and linemen and the offensive and defense linemen received additional instruction.
? The first and second units each then took a red-zone series in live work from the 19-yard line.
? Then practice concluded with both the first and second teams competing in goal-to-go situations.
From Coach Whittingham ...
? It's `next-man-up' for the wide receiving corps.
? Are looking for Kenneth Scott and Tim Patrick. ? This group of wide receivers has improved throughout this season.
Post-Practice Impressions from the Ute Players ...
Defensive End Nate Orchard
? Defensive line coach Ilaisa Tuiaki is teaching different techniques, focusing on hand work to help the Utes win the `hand battles.'
#PrepareU Extras ...
? Coach Tuiaki used to be a mixed martial arts fighter. The team has watched his bouts on YouTube.