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The University of Utah Athletics
Camp Report Day 5: Pads Come Out
8/5/2019 2:17 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – It was the start of a new week for the Utah football program as they wrapped up their fifth practice of fall camp, donning full pads for the first time.
With the pads added, the physicality of the practice intensified as the Utes did their first "circle drill" of the year.
LET'S GOOOOO https://t.co/Pyi0xoMi0R— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) August 5, 2019
On today's episode of Football Camp Report with Bill Riley, the voice of the Utes chatted with defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley about getting into full pads and how the first five practices have gone.
Utah's season opener against BYU is just 24 days away with the Utes facing off against the Cougars on Thursday, Aug. 29 in Provo. The Utes are 61-34-4 all-time against BYU while holding a 20-17-1 advantage in Provo.
Rival on Week 1? Love to see it. ??
The Utes are preparing for the 2019 season, which begins with a matchup at BYU.
Who's ready for some @Utah_Football? pic.twitter.com/AOGcpcxSon— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) August 4, 2019
Senior quarterback Tyler Huntley, who met with the media today after practice, is primed for a standout season. He has played in 23 career games with 19 starts in a Utah uniform.
On what he is enjoying most about camp this year…
"Just knowing that the season is almost here is the fun part about being out here. We are just excited to play. We get to play football every day, so that is the fun part."
On if offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig fits his style of play…
"He takes into consideration all of our talents and our abilities. He draws up plays that are going to be the best for us as a whole."
On how much of an advantage it is to play against a good defense in practice…
"It is a big advantage because we don't see many defenses like this during the year."
A completely healthy Tyler Huntley takes the Utah offense to another level. pic.twitter.com/tlBmRo0pZI— PFF College (@PFF_College) July 30, 2019
Name Game: The Utes had two roster members change their names recently. Newcomer JaTravis McCloud is now JaTravis Broughton (Fr., DB, Tulsa, Okla.) and Noah Osur-Myers has changed his name to Noah Reneau-Myers (Sr., OL, Walnut Creek, Calif.).
#ViewsFromTheU pic.twitter.com/T5mc0oGTjY— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) August 5, 2019
UtahUtes.com caught up with Reneau-Myers after practice today to see how his first fall camp with the Utes was unfolding.
On how he feels camp is going so far…
"It is going really well. It has been a smooth transition from where I was in the past because of coach Jim Harding and the rest of the guys. They have just been making themselves available if I have questions or want to review film."
On how he feels the offensive line has progressed in camp…
"I think we are progressing really well. I watched a lot of the spring film with Harding and there were some things to fix there, but I think they have addressed a lot of the issues. We are just a bunch of guys that want to learn and get better."
On recently getting married…
"Married life is great. We have been married for almost two months now, so it is nice. It has been great moving to a new location and settling in together. She is really enjoying it here"
The pads come out ?? #goutes pic.twitter.com/GbHwkDK5Yf— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) August 5, 2019
Head coach Kyle Whittingham also met with the media today after practice, recapping the first week and discussing how the first day in pads went.
On how practice went today…
"It was good. Sometimes when you head into the second week they can look sluggish but that wasn't the case today. They got their work done. Defense definitely had the better day when talking about offense vs. defense. Offense is still a work in progress but we've got a pretty good defense out there, so it will be a test for our offense every single day. They just have to fight through it."
On having Andy Ludwig back with a senior quarterback in Tyler Huntley…
"It is a luxury. Tyler and Andy seem to click very well and it has been a good start. Tyler really fits what Andy is doing, which is by design. You asses the skill set and tailor the offense to fit the quarterback, which I think Andy has done a nice job doing."
On what makes this defensive line special…
"Two things, the first being talent, just raw talent, and the second being depth. We have probably nine or 10 guys that are ready to play and contribute. That is a luxury."
On Zack Moss, Bradlee Anae, Leki Fotu and Jaylon Johnson returning for their senior seasons…
"I think they all made the right decision, especially Leki and Bradlee with them being the high profile guys after last year. There is more to it than just football. There is education and I think where they were projected to get drafted last year and where they potentially can get to this year, it was the right decision."
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