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Camp Kyle 2024: Week 2 Begins
8/5/2024 5:58 PM | Football
Monday’s practice had the Utes in full pads for the first time
SALT LAKE CITY – The 2024 edition of Camp Kyle continues as the Utah Football team was back on the practice field Monday afternoon. Though inclement weather moved the end of practice inside Spence Eccles Field House, position battles are nevertheless in full swing as the Utes get ready for their first scrimmage later this week.
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Among those battles is who will land at No. 2 quarterback behind Cameron Rising.
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"We did make progress last week," said head coach Kyle Whittingham. "I'm not going to say it's a dead heat anymore because there is some jockeying position that is taking place…But we need a bigger sample size. We have a big scrimmage on Thursday and that'll give us our best look at what we've got."
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In addition to Coach Whittingham, both coordinators met with the media recently to preview their expectations for camp. Andy Ludwig gave some insight on the offense while Morgan Scalley shared some early projections from the defensive side of the house.
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Quotables
Head Coach Kyle Whittingham
What trait do you value most at QB?
"Taking care of the football, No. 1. Getting the team in the end zone, No. 2. You have to move the sticks along the way and make first downs. In order to do that, you have to take care of the football, be a great decision-maker, get the ball out on time, have command of the offense…there's a myriad of things but it all starts with taking care of the football."
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On the running back room…
"(Micah Bernard) has the most accrued reps, as far as game reps. So he's a guy that has a lot of experience. But I can tell you what, Mike Mitchell is right there on his heels and starting to emerge. Jaylon Glover is a guy that's played a lot of reps for us. Hunter Andrews moved from linebacker to running back and he has shown really well. That's not new to him; he played running back in high school and was very productive…But Micah has the most reps and most game experience."
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Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Andy Ludwig
What are the big priorities for the offense during camp?
"Establishing the tailback position and the depth, getting more clarity there. (Also) the development of the new wide receivers. We'd like to keep Dorian Singer coming along; he was with us in the Spring. Obviously we added Damien Alford over the Summer and I'm really fired up to see where he is after his Summer of preparation. And we're continuing to refine and develop the depth and the starting lineup on the offensive line.
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"A hot topic, always, is the battle for the No. 2 quarterback position, which will be a daily and highly-competitive situation."
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On the confidence that trickles through the offense from Cameron Rising…
"You've got a seventh-year college football player, six years in the same system. He led us to a couple Pac-12 championships, 2021 All-Conference player. The guy is totally invested in the Utah Football program. I'm fired up to have him back."
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On the process of naming a No. 2 quarterback…
"We need to see separation from one of those three young men, between Brandon Rose, Isaac Wilson and Sam Huard. As soon as there's some separation, that young man will start getting more reps, the other guys a little fewer. That will continue on as long as it has to. The sooner the better, but I want to make the right decision rather than a rushed decision."
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What intangibles define that separation?
"Leadership and ball security. You've got to lead the football team. You've got to be able to communicate in the huddle. We do a lot of communicating at the line of scrimmage; they have to do a great job with that. (Also) protecting the football and completing the forward pass. We put a lot of stock in completion percentage in Fall camp, knowing we're going against a very talented and stingy defense. We've got to distribute the ball, complete the ball and protect the ball."
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Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach Morgan Scalley
On the program's future leadership succession plan…
"Obviously I'm very grateful that they have faith in me to continue coaching here…The biggest thing is that (administration) understands culture and how important its been to this program. And what Kyle Whittingham has been able to do beyond what Urban Meyer and Ron McBride did. This is a special place…with people that understand that, the culture and what it takes to win here. I'm grateful that they put that trust in me."
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On coaching staff stability within the program…
"Recruits know what they're going to get, for the most part. When you have an established culture, and winning culture at that, people are not only interested in that but they love it. They thrive off it. They want to know that the guys recruiting them are going to be there to coach them throughout their time (in college)."
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On defensive priorities heading into camp…
"Replacing guys is an every-year deal, so that's not something that's new to us. The biggest thing, if you look at last year, is that injuries happen—particularly when you play the schedule that we play. You have to have depth. Depth is a part of winning championships. I was grateful that we were able to see some of these young guys last year; it's going to benefit them this year. We're creating depth in each position group, primarily at the safety position and the linebacker position."
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On the depth of the defensive line…
"With the exception of Jonah Elliss, (the entire line) is returning starters. Guys that have played. Connor O'Toole and Van Fillinger are guys that…are healthy this year. Logan Fano is coming back. You look at the leadership of Junior Tafuna and Keanu Tanuvasa; add to that the guys that we were fired up about in Spring: Simote Pepa, Aliki Vimahi, Tevita Fotu. It's a good group and we expect them to play well."
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On going into the Big 12…
"Excited to start establishing some new rivalries. Obviously you get BYU back, and that rivalry has always been a good one. TCU, who we played before (in the Mountain West). You get the corner schools from the Pac-12 coming together. Just some very good football, physical teams. A good mix of offensive scheme and personnel that you'll see. Every week is going to be a little bit different and you've got to be able to adjust."
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Among those battles is who will land at No. 2 quarterback behind Cameron Rising.
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"We did make progress last week," said head coach Kyle Whittingham. "I'm not going to say it's a dead heat anymore because there is some jockeying position that is taking place…But we need a bigger sample size. We have a big scrimmage on Thursday and that'll give us our best look at what we've got."
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Cameron Rising has been named to the 2024 Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List. He is one of 50 "players to watch", which includes 20 quarterbacks.
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In addition to Coach Whittingham, both coordinators met with the media recently to preview their expectations for camp. Andy Ludwig gave some insight on the offense while Morgan Scalley shared some early projections from the defensive side of the house.
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Quotables
Head Coach Kyle Whittingham
What trait do you value most at QB?
"Taking care of the football, No. 1. Getting the team in the end zone, No. 2. You have to move the sticks along the way and make first downs. In order to do that, you have to take care of the football, be a great decision-maker, get the ball out on time, have command of the offense…there's a myriad of things but it all starts with taking care of the football."
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On the running back room…
"(Micah Bernard) has the most accrued reps, as far as game reps. So he's a guy that has a lot of experience. But I can tell you what, Mike Mitchell is right there on his heels and starting to emerge. Jaylon Glover is a guy that's played a lot of reps for us. Hunter Andrews moved from linebacker to running back and he has shown really well. That's not new to him; he played running back in high school and was very productive…But Micah has the most reps and most game experience."
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Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Andy Ludwig
What are the big priorities for the offense during camp?
"Establishing the tailback position and the depth, getting more clarity there. (Also) the development of the new wide receivers. We'd like to keep Dorian Singer coming along; he was with us in the Spring. Obviously we added Damien Alford over the Summer and I'm really fired up to see where he is after his Summer of preparation. And we're continuing to refine and develop the depth and the starting lineup on the offensive line.
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"A hot topic, always, is the battle for the No. 2 quarterback position, which will be a daily and highly-competitive situation."
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On the confidence that trickles through the offense from Cameron Rising…
"You've got a seventh-year college football player, six years in the same system. He led us to a couple Pac-12 championships, 2021 All-Conference player. The guy is totally invested in the Utah Football program. I'm fired up to have him back."
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On the process of naming a No. 2 quarterback…
"We need to see separation from one of those three young men, between Brandon Rose, Isaac Wilson and Sam Huard. As soon as there's some separation, that young man will start getting more reps, the other guys a little fewer. That will continue on as long as it has to. The sooner the better, but I want to make the right decision rather than a rushed decision."
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What intangibles define that separation?
"Leadership and ball security. You've got to lead the football team. You've got to be able to communicate in the huddle. We do a lot of communicating at the line of scrimmage; they have to do a great job with that. (Also) protecting the football and completing the forward pass. We put a lot of stock in completion percentage in Fall camp, knowing we're going against a very talented and stingy defense. We've got to distribute the ball, complete the ball and protect the ball."
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Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach Morgan Scalley
On the program's future leadership succession plan…
"Obviously I'm very grateful that they have faith in me to continue coaching here…The biggest thing is that (administration) understands culture and how important its been to this program. And what Kyle Whittingham has been able to do beyond what Urban Meyer and Ron McBride did. This is a special place…with people that understand that, the culture and what it takes to win here. I'm grateful that they put that trust in me."
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On coaching staff stability within the program…
"Recruits know what they're going to get, for the most part. When you have an established culture, and winning culture at that, people are not only interested in that but they love it. They thrive off it. They want to know that the guys recruiting them are going to be there to coach them throughout their time (in college)."
Â
On defensive priorities heading into camp…
"Replacing guys is an every-year deal, so that's not something that's new to us. The biggest thing, if you look at last year, is that injuries happen—particularly when you play the schedule that we play. You have to have depth. Depth is a part of winning championships. I was grateful that we were able to see some of these young guys last year; it's going to benefit them this year. We're creating depth in each position group, primarily at the safety position and the linebacker position."
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On the depth of the defensive line…
"With the exception of Jonah Elliss, (the entire line) is returning starters. Guys that have played. Connor O'Toole and Van Fillinger are guys that…are healthy this year. Logan Fano is coming back. You look at the leadership of Junior Tafuna and Keanu Tanuvasa; add to that the guys that we were fired up about in Spring: Simote Pepa, Aliki Vimahi, Tevita Fotu. It's a good group and we expect them to play well."
Â
On going into the Big 12…
"Excited to start establishing some new rivalries. Obviously you get BYU back, and that rivalry has always been a good one. TCU, who we played before (in the Mountain West). You get the corner schools from the Pac-12 coming together. Just some very good football, physical teams. A good mix of offensive scheme and personnel that you'll see. Every week is going to be a little bit different and you've got to be able to adjust."
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