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The University of Utah Athletics
Utah Football Opens Spring Practice
3/24/2015 12:00 AM | Football
March 24, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah football team held the first of its 15 on-field workouts of the spring Tuesday afternoon at the Eccles Football Center. UtahUtes.com will provide a behind-the-scenes look during the Utes' spring practices.
Practice Summary ...
? Utah was in helmets, jerseys and shorts (no shoulder pads) for its first on-field practice of the spring. Touching a ball carrier was enough to bring them during the workout.
? The Utes began the last hour with punt return and punt coverage work on both ends.
? A 7-on-7 drill from a spacer on the defense's 45-yard line was next up.
? Full-team field goals from various distances then took place on both ends of the field, while the receiving corps worked on the sidelines.
? A full-team scrimmage from the defensive 45-yard line ended practice.
From Coach Whittingham ...
? Good start to focus on technique and fundamentals.
? Impressed with tempo and play of the veterans.
? Quarterback Travis Wilson will take most of the first-team reps with Conner Manning, Brandon Cox, Chase Hansen and Donovan Isom sharing the remainder.
? Running back Bubba Poole also lined up as a slot receiver.
Post-Practice Impressions from the Utes ...
Co-Offensive Coordinator Aaron Roderick
? Will focus on fundamentals and technique, as opposed to schemes, during spring practice.
? Main thing the offensive coaching staff is trying to do is put its best players on the field.
? It's more about the personnel than the plays.
Running Back Devontae Booker
? Just wants to become a better overall running back.
? He is going to focus on making big plays when they're needed and improving in blocking.
Quarterback Chase Hansen
? Most important thing to him is winning.
? He enjoys playing quarterback because the difference he can make in a game.
Spring Ball Extras ...
? Customary musical tracks blared from speakers at midfield.
? A full officiating crew was brought in for the workout.
? Former Ute Kaelin Clay was in attendance.
Back at It ...
? The next practice for the Utes is Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. MT.
Day one in the books! #GoUtes #UtahSB15 pic.twitter.com/qRSU9DsJZz
-- Utah Football (@Utah_Football) March 24, 2015
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