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The University of Utah Athletics
Camp Kyle '17: Day 6
8/3/2017 6:46 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah football program entered day six of fall camp with some extra gear on, recording its first practice in full pads today.
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Coaches Corner: Quick thoughts with head coach Kyle Whittingham…
Q: Describe today's practice in two words?
A: Energy and physicality.
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Q: In one word, what are you seeing from the offense?
A: Focus.
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Q: In one word, what are you seeing from the defense?
A: Leadership.
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Q: What are you seeing from the special teams?
A: The need to improve.
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Media Observation Highlights…
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• The chain crew was out today, marking first downs.
• Freshman kicker Chayden Johnston recorded a 40-plus yard field goal.
• Tyler Huntley had a 15-yard gain for a first down, rushing down the middle.
• Filipo Mokofisi had a tipped pass with Terrell Burgess coming down with the ball for an interception.
• Bryan Thompson had a 20-plus yard gain on a screen pass from Troy Williams.
• Julian Blackmon had a pass breakup on deep coverage.
• Safeties and cornerbacks had consistent presence and pressure on deep passes.
• Jordan Howard had a nice gain through the middle for a first down with blocking from Aaron Amaama.
• Cooper Bateman scrambled to the outside to finish with a shovel pass into Bapa Falemaka into the endzone for a touchdown.
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Post-Practice Thoughts…
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Defensive Coordinator/Safeties coach Morgan Scalley
On the competition between Jaylon Johnson, Julian Blackmon and the rest of the safeties…
"It is still early in camp, but both of those guys are playmakers. They are both athletic and can play the position. The guy that has really surprised us is Kenric Young, who made the switch from wide receiver to cornerback. It was kind of a one-day, let's see how he does, to now he's ours. We are excited to have him. Coach Sharrieff Shah is doing a great job with those guys."
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On the growth of Kavika Luafatasaga…
"The main thing with him when he got here was getting him in shape and getting him where he could learn the defense. He was hesitant playing early on and if you look at his last two games of last season, he was arguably the best player of the game in both of those. He has the right mindset right now. He studies film, he is a lot more confident in the defense and now you are starting to hear him. Whereas before, he was very quiet and reserved and now he has a bit of an attitude, which we like."
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Offensive lineman Jackson Barton
On if getting to watch former offensive lineman Garrett Bolles has prepared him for the season…
"Watching him is good because he is phenomenal, he is making millions right now. But there is a time when you have to make it your game too, so I can't be Garrett Bolles. I'm Jackson Barton, that's what I have to be."
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On losing multiple starters on the offensive line and how the group has responded…
"You know what, I've been really proud of these guys. They've been filling in these spots and I think we are going to be really good this year."
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Tight end Harrison Handley
On what the tight ends are focusing on…
"We are just making sure that we are solid in our route running, but also keeping the blocking in our back pocket. Our coach, Freddie Whittingham, always says is to be the beauty and the best. Be the beauty in the route running but be a beast when it comes to run blocking. I think that is what it comes down to. Learning how we fit into the offense and really getting to know our assignments and running crisp routes. And then when it comes to the run, just be a beast."
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Head coach Kyle Whittingham
On how practice went today…
"It was a good day. It was the first day of full gear. No live work, but it was a physical day of practice. There has been no drop off on the level of energy the guys are bringing, so that is good."
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FULL PADS https://t.co/TGuQ0eFt8F
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) August 3, 2017
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Coaches Corner: Quick thoughts with head coach Kyle Whittingham…
Q: Describe today's practice in two words?
A: Energy and physicality.
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Q: In one word, what are you seeing from the offense?
A: Focus.
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Q: In one word, what are you seeing from the defense?
A: Leadership.
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Q: What are you seeing from the special teams?
A: The need to improve.
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The pads came on today! #goutes #CampKyle17 pic.twitter.com/F7CI81hYS1
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) August 3, 2017
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Media Observation Highlights…
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• The chain crew was out today, marking first downs.
• Freshman kicker Chayden Johnston recorded a 40-plus yard field goal.
• Tyler Huntley had a 15-yard gain for a first down, rushing down the middle.
• Filipo Mokofisi had a tipped pass with Terrell Burgess coming down with the ball for an interception.
• Bryan Thompson had a 20-plus yard gain on a screen pass from Troy Williams.
• Julian Blackmon had a pass breakup on deep coverage.
• Safeties and cornerbacks had consistent presence and pressure on deep passes.
• Jordan Howard had a nice gain through the middle for a first down with blocking from Aaron Amaama.
• Cooper Bateman scrambled to the outside to finish with a shovel pass into Bapa Falemaka into the endzone for a touchdown.
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?? from today #CampKyle17 pic.twitter.com/sjIdp8T55y
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) August 4, 2017
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Post-Practice Thoughts…
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Defensive Coordinator/Safeties coach Morgan Scalley
On the competition between Jaylon Johnson, Julian Blackmon and the rest of the safeties…
"It is still early in camp, but both of those guys are playmakers. They are both athletic and can play the position. The guy that has really surprised us is Kenric Young, who made the switch from wide receiver to cornerback. It was kind of a one-day, let's see how he does, to now he's ours. We are excited to have him. Coach Sharrieff Shah is doing a great job with those guys."
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On the growth of Kavika Luafatasaga…
"The main thing with him when he got here was getting him in shape and getting him where he could learn the defense. He was hesitant playing early on and if you look at his last two games of last season, he was arguably the best player of the game in both of those. He has the right mindset right now. He studies film, he is a lot more confident in the defense and now you are starting to hear him. Whereas before, he was very quiet and reserved and now he has a bit of an attitude, which we like."
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Offensive lineman Jackson Barton
On if getting to watch former offensive lineman Garrett Bolles has prepared him for the season…
"Watching him is good because he is phenomenal, he is making millions right now. But there is a time when you have to make it your game too, so I can't be Garrett Bolles. I'm Jackson Barton, that's what I have to be."
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On losing multiple starters on the offensive line and how the group has responded…
"You know what, I've been really proud of these guys. They've been filling in these spots and I think we are going to be really good this year."
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Tight end Harrison Handley
On what the tight ends are focusing on…
"We are just making sure that we are solid in our route running, but also keeping the blocking in our back pocket. Our coach, Freddie Whittingham, always says is to be the beauty and the best. Be the beauty in the route running but be a beast when it comes to run blocking. I think that is what it comes down to. Learning how we fit into the offense and really getting to know our assignments and running crisp routes. And then when it comes to the run, just be a beast."
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Head coach Kyle Whittingham
On how practice went today…
"It was a good day. It was the first day of full gear. No live work, but it was a physical day of practice. There has been no drop off on the level of energy the guys are bringing, so that is good."
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First practice with full pads was ??????#CampKyle17 pic.twitter.com/8EnHzw67Yn
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) August 4, 2017
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