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The University of Utah Athletics
Spring Football: Utes Complete Successful Fifth Practice
3/13/2018 5:56 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah football team completed its fifth practice of the spring season today at the Eccles Football Center, taking in the sunny weather in front of fans and members of the local media.Â
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With a lot of chatter surrounding the Utah offense this spring, the Utah defense hasn't disappointed, stepping into the spotlight with key returners and energized youth across the board.Â
Head coach Kyle Whittingham on the defensive pressure at today's practice...
"It was a credit to the defense for applying the pressure. The offense needs to be cleaner."
Whittingham on Bradlee Anae being the only returning starter on the defensive line...
"He is one of the leaders up front along with Leki Fotu. They are both very good players and we will be looking for them to both have very good years for us. We will reload the defensive line, that is the nature of the game. Guys graduate and then you have others come through the system that step into their shoes and you just keep on going."Â
Morgan Scalley on Bradlee Anae leading the defensive line this season...
"You know the thing with Bradlee is that he is obviously one of our most gifted football players. He led our production board last year, but he also led our missed assignments. That tells you that as productive as he was, he also gave up a lot. The goal for him this year is to just become a smarter football player. Gary and Lewis are doing a great job with him. He has matured and he understands that we can't give up that many plays throughout a season, but again, he is our most productive defender. You add to that becoming a smart football player and I think that he can really have a special year."
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Chase Hansen on making the switch to linebacker...
"It has been good. I feel natural. It really has been more of the mental stuff. Physically I feel like I have been in that position when I played in the box. But it feels good. I need to get heavier and get healthy and put on some good weight and work on some of the footwork and what not."Â
Candid Camera: Armand Shyne had a little help from his teammates as he was interviewed by a local TV station at practice today.Â
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— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) March 13, 2018
With a lot of chatter surrounding the Utah offense this spring, the Utah defense hasn't disappointed, stepping into the spotlight with key returners and energized youth across the board.Â
Head coach Kyle Whittingham on the defensive pressure at today's practice...
"It was a credit to the defense for applying the pressure. The offense needs to be cleaner."
Whittingham on Bradlee Anae being the only returning starter on the defensive line...
"He is one of the leaders up front along with Leki Fotu. They are both very good players and we will be looking for them to both have very good years for us. We will reload the defensive line, that is the nature of the game. Guys graduate and then you have others come through the system that step into their shoes and you just keep on going."Â
Morgan Scalley on Bradlee Anae leading the defensive line this season...
"You know the thing with Bradlee is that he is obviously one of our most gifted football players. He led our production board last year, but he also led our missed assignments. That tells you that as productive as he was, he also gave up a lot. The goal for him this year is to just become a smarter football player. Gary and Lewis are doing a great job with him. He has matured and he understands that we can't give up that many plays throughout a season, but again, he is our most productive defender. You add to that becoming a smart football player and I think that he can really have a special year."
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ÂLook who's here! @brit_covey2 pic.twitter.com/fTnUJZpftX
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) March 13, 2018
Chase Hansen on making the switch to linebacker...
"It has been good. I feel natural. It really has been more of the mental stuff. Physically I feel like I have been in that position when I played in the box. But it feels good. I need to get heavier and get healthy and put on some good weight and work on some of the footwork and what not."Â
Candid Camera: Armand Shyne had a little help from his teammates as he was interviewed by a local TV station at practice today.Â
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— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) March 12, 2018
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