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2018 Camp Kyle: Capping Off The Strong Week
8/3/2018 7:25 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – It was the third day of fall camp for Utah football today at the Eccles Football Center as the Utes continue to improve on all facets as the start of the season approaches. Â
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The swag was out today at practice as the offense wore red jerseys and the defense sported black with both teams wearing the classic red Ute helmet.Â
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Highlights during Media Observation…
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Head Coach Kyle Whittingham's thoughts on practice…
On how he felt the first day in shoulder pads went…
"It was good. It was a tough day and it was a grind. We had a lot of contact and it was a long practice. They handled it well and fought their way through it. I saw a lot of good things, but obviously there is still a lot of work to do. We are only three days in."
On the defense so far in camp…
"The defense had the upper hand today towards the end, but the offense did some good things too. It is give and take and that is how it will be all fall. But that is where we are as a team right now."
On the kick and punt returners…
"It is a work in progress because we have to replace Boobie Hobbs as a punt returner. But Britain Covey is back. We had both of them for us before he left. We also have Derrick Vickers here and he is an outstanding return guy. We also have some other guys that down line we should have a whole stable of returners, but right now it is going to be tough to see that separation."
On if any position groups have stood out so far…
"I've liked the wide receivers. They have really gotten after it and taken care of business. That is a group that is all business right now and they are doing a great job. There really hasn't been a group that has been disappointing."
On the team's "all business" attitude so far during camp…
"That is just their approach. This team is extremely focused and dialed in. You don't have to say much to them because they get it done on their own."
On the biggest difference between practices with pads and without…
"Well it is real football now that we have pads on. We aren't tackling to the ground yet, but it is physical. So, we really get to work on the blocking combinations and everything is more realistic. Pass coverage is more realistic because you can jam the receivers, so it is all just more of what we need to see."
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— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) August 4, 2018
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The swag was out today at practice as the offense wore red jerseys and the defense sported black with both teams wearing the classic red Ute helmet.Â
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ÂTraditional Reds at practice today. #CampKyle18 pic.twitter.com/MA9XXidqCV
— UtesEquipment (@UtesEquipment) August 3, 2018
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Highlights during Media Observation…
- Tyler Huntley with a scramble to the outside to complete a 10-yard pass to Connor Haller.
- Jack Tuttle found Jameson Field down-field for a 20-yard reception.Â
- Corrion Ballard had an interception.Â
- Tyrone Smith had consistent coverage on the deep ball, including a knock down.Â
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Head Coach Kyle Whittingham's thoughts on practice…
On how he felt the first day in shoulder pads went…
"It was good. It was a tough day and it was a grind. We had a lot of contact and it was a long practice. They handled it well and fought their way through it. I saw a lot of good things, but obviously there is still a lot of work to do. We are only three days in."
On the defense so far in camp…
"The defense had the upper hand today towards the end, but the offense did some good things too. It is give and take and that is how it will be all fall. But that is where we are as a team right now."
On the kick and punt returners…
"It is a work in progress because we have to replace Boobie Hobbs as a punt returner. But Britain Covey is back. We had both of them for us before he left. We also have Derrick Vickers here and he is an outstanding return guy. We also have some other guys that down line we should have a whole stable of returners, but right now it is going to be tough to see that separation."
On if any position groups have stood out so far…
"I've liked the wide receivers. They have really gotten after it and taken care of business. That is a group that is all business right now and they are doing a great job. There really hasn't been a group that has been disappointing."
On the team's "all business" attitude so far during camp…
"That is just their approach. This team is extremely focused and dialed in. You don't have to say much to them because they get it done on their own."
On the biggest difference between practices with pads and without…
"Well it is real football now that we have pads on. We aren't tackling to the ground yet, but it is physical. So, we really get to work on the blocking combinations and everything is more realistic. Pass coverage is more realistic because you can jam the receivers, so it is all just more of what we need to see."
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