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The University of Utah Athletics
Camp Kyle '17: Day 1
7/28/2017 7:32 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah football program returned to the gridiron today to kick off its 2017 fall camp with its first official practice.Â
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Day 1 Overview…
• First practice of the season was held at the practice field outside of the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center.Â
• The team wore classic red helmets and red shorts with the offense in red jerseys and the defense in black.
• Shoulder pads and helmets during practice, no tackling.
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Media Observation Highlights…
• Tyler Huntley showed his speed with a scramble through traffic for a first down.
• Cooper Bateman scrambled out of the pocket to connect with Josh Nurse on a diving catch.
• Zack Moss had a solid rush down the middle with key blocking from Salesi Uhatafe and Orlando Umana.
• Tre' Strong recorded an interception on an overthrown ball off Cooper Bateman.
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Post-Practice Thoughts…
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Running Back Armand Shyne
On how he felt the offense looked on day one…
"I feel like the offense is doing good. We are rushing a little bit, passing a little bit and our balance is good."
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Quarterback Tyler Huntley
On the quarterback competition…
"It makes all of us better at the end of the day. We just come out here and prepare ourselves for the games."
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On practicing with Darren Carrington…
"I had a couple of throws with him today and he looked good. He adds another element to our offense. All of our receivers play a great role on our offense."Â
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On if the quarterback competition will be heated in the first week of practice…
"It will be heated but it is just like a regular day of practice. We are just going to come out here in fall camp and work every day.
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Quarterback Cooper Bateman
On competing for the starting job after transferring from Alabama…
"An opportunity is all I have asked for. I've said it countless times, but I knew I wasn't walking into a great situation. So, all I can do is take advantage of the reps I am given each day and I feel like I did that today. It is day one, so we will see."
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On his comfort level with offensive coordinator Troy Taylor's system…
"It feels like we have been running it for years and I feel like I can say that for everyone. We've been working in it through the spring and now into the summer and it really paid off. I felt like we are a lot further along than when we put it in the spring to now."
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Defensive Back Corrion Ballard
On his progress from the end of spring ball to now…
"I am in way better shape. I am stronger, bigger, faster."
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On how he feels he fits in in Morgan Scalley's defense…
"Perfectly. I am a free safety that is going to roam the field and get interceptions. I'm going to be a ball hog."
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It's here.#RespectTheProcess #CampKyle17 pic.twitter.com/8f4uJhCl3i
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) July 28, 2017
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Looking good in their new practice gear ??
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) July 28, 2017
@UtesEquipment #UteArmour pic.twitter.com/Wo7CDC0I2I
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Day 1 Overview…
• First practice of the season was held at the practice field outside of the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center.Â
• The team wore classic red helmets and red shorts with the offense in red jerseys and the defense in black.
• Shoulder pads and helmets during practice, no tackling.
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We're BBBBAAAAAACCCCCKKKK https://t.co/JqjXiD1mvG
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) July 28, 2017
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Media Observation Highlights…
• Tyler Huntley showed his speed with a scramble through traffic for a first down.
• Cooper Bateman scrambled out of the pocket to connect with Josh Nurse on a diving catch.
• Zack Moss had a solid rush down the middle with key blocking from Salesi Uhatafe and Orlando Umana.
• Tre' Strong recorded an interception on an overthrown ball off Cooper Bateman.
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One v one https://t.co/0FH2lIE6vH
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) July 28, 2017
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Post-Practice Thoughts…
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Running Back Armand Shyne
On how he felt the offense looked on day one…
"I feel like the offense is doing good. We are rushing a little bit, passing a little bit and our balance is good."
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Quarterback Tyler Huntley
On the quarterback competition…
"It makes all of us better at the end of the day. We just come out here and prepare ourselves for the games."
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On practicing with Darren Carrington…
"I had a couple of throws with him today and he looked good. He adds another element to our offense. All of our receivers play a great role on our offense."Â
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On if the quarterback competition will be heated in the first week of practice…
"It will be heated but it is just like a regular day of practice. We are just going to come out here in fall camp and work every day.
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Quarterback Cooper Bateman
On competing for the starting job after transferring from Alabama…
"An opportunity is all I have asked for. I've said it countless times, but I knew I wasn't walking into a great situation. So, all I can do is take advantage of the reps I am given each day and I feel like I did that today. It is day one, so we will see."
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On his comfort level with offensive coordinator Troy Taylor's system…
"It feels like we have been running it for years and I feel like I can say that for everyone. We've been working in it through the spring and now into the summer and it really paid off. I felt like we are a lot further along than when we put it in the spring to now."
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Defensive Back Corrion Ballard
On his progress from the end of spring ball to now…
"I am in way better shape. I am stronger, bigger, faster."
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On how he feels he fits in in Morgan Scalley's defense…
"Perfectly. I am a free safety that is going to roam the field and get interceptions. I'm going to be a ball hog."
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One down ??
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) July 28, 2017
August 31 is ??#goutes #CampKyle17 pic.twitter.com/fqwOx16ras
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