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The University of Utah Athletics
Football to Attend Pac-12 Media Days
7/27/2015 12:00 AM | Football
July 27, 2015
2015 Pac-12 Football Media Day 
Utes Attend Pac-12 Media Days
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, running back Devontae Booker and linebacker Jared Norris will attend the 2015 Pac-12 Football Media Days at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., July 30-31. Live coverage will be provided on Pac-12 Networks, Pac-12 Now and Pac-12.com.Coach Whitt on ESPN Car Wash
Before heading to the West Coast media event, the Pac-12 head coaches will participate in ESPN's Car Wash in the ESPN studios in Bristol, Conn., Wednesday, June 29. Coach Kyle Whittingham will be interviewed by several ESPN personalities while appearing on shows like SportsCenter. Whittingham's segments will be promoted on Utah's official athletics Twitter account @utahathletics.Media Days Free on Pac-12 Now and Pac-12.com
Pac-12 Networks will provide live coverage of both media days from Warner Bros. Studios. The head coach and two players from all 12 teams will visit the Pac-12 Networks set over the two days. Utah will be featured on Friday morning, with Coach Kyle Whittingham on live at 9:50 a.m. PT/10:50 a.m. MT, and Devontae Booker and Jared Norris scheduled for 10:04 a.m. PT/11:04 MT. The coverage will air on all seven Pac-12 Networks and will also be available for fans to watch free on the Pac-12 Now app and on Pac-12.com. No TV provider username or password will be required to view the Pac-12 Football Media Day Special shows online or on the app. The show starts at 9 a.m. PT/10 a.m. MT both days. More information and a complete schedule can be found at pac-12.com.#BookerForHeisman
Running back Devontae Booker (5-11, 212) will enter his senior season as Utah's first Heisman hopeful since quarterback Alex Smith was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2004. A first-team All-Pac-12 running back in his first NCAA season in 2014, Booker averaged 116.3 yards per game overall and 130.1 yards in nine conference games. He finished with 1,512 yards net yards, second all-time in a season at Utah, and his seven 100-yard games tied for the third-most in a season in school history. His 229 yards at Oregon State was the best single-game rushing total in the Pac-12 in 2014. Booker also had 43 receptions for 306 yards and finished second in the Pac-12 and 17th in the nation in all-purpose yards per game (144.2). He was also a first-team Academic All-Pac-12 selection in 2014.Notes on Norris
Senior linebacker Jared Norris (6-2, 240) has made four preseason watch lists (Bednarik Award, Nagurski Trophy, Butkus Award and Lott Trophy). A starter since his sophomore season, Norris was honorable mention All-Pac-12 last year when he finished third in the Pac-12 and led Utah in tackles per game (8.9). His 116 total tackles included 13 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. He has played in 30 games in his first three seasons with 20 starts and is a two-time honorable mention Academic All-Pac-12 selection.Coaching Moves
There were several offseason changes to the Utah coaching staff, including both coordinator positions. Aaron Roderick and Jim Harding were appointed as co-offensive coordinators, while John Pease has returned to the staff as the defensive coordinator. Pease will also coach the defensive line, a position he coached from 2009-10 before retiring. Receiving promotions were Dennis Erickson to assistant head coach and Morgan Scalley as the special teams' coordinator. Preparing for their first season as Utah assistant coaches are Justin Ena (linebackers) and Lewis Powell (tight ends).Two-Minute Drill
Utah will open its fall football camp on Thursday, Aug. 6 with the first practice of the five-day NCAA-mandated acclimatization period. The pads will come out on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Scrimmages are scheduled for Aug. 13, 18 and 22. The final day of camp is Aug. 22. See sidebar on page 1 for more on media availability and policies during fall camp ... The Utes return 17 starters (7 offense, 8 defense, 2 kickers) ... Three first-team All-Pac-12 selections return: senior running back Devontae Booker, senior punter Tom Hackett and junior kicker Andy Phillips... Hackett, a consensus All-American last year, became the first Ray Guy Award winner in school and Pac-12 Conference history ... Four key seniors are returning from injuries that ended their season prematurely a year ago: safety Tevin Carter, linebacker Gionni Paul, receiver Tim Patrick and quarterback Kendal Thompson. Carter, Paul and Patrick are all projected starters, while Thompson--the No. 2 QB--is expected to compete for the starting job ... Eight Utes were named to preseason watch lists. See sidebar on page 3 for more.Did U Know
In 20 total years on the coaching staff (as a head and assistant coach), Kyle Whittingham has participated in more Utah victories than any football coach in school history (170). His record as Utah's head coach is 85-43 in 10 seasons ... Whittingham is tied for the best bowl win percentage in NCAA FBS history with former USC/UNLV coach John Robinson (88.9%). Whittingham is 8-1 in bowl games (the NCAA minimum for the record is seven wins) ... Senior Travis Wilson is trying to become the first true four-year starting quarterback in school history. Jordan Wynn had 21 starts over a four-year period from 2009-12, but played and started in just six total games his last two seasons due to injury. Darnell Arceneaux was a part-time starter from 1997-2000 with 19 total starts. Wilson already has 27 starts in 34 games played ... Utah's season-opener against Michigan on Sept. 3 marks the first time the Wolverines have played in Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah leads the all-time series with UM 2-1.
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