BYU is one of 130 FBS teams and has played a lot of different schools for over a century. However, there are 42 teams that BYU has never played. Today, we look at five new teams the Cougars should look at scheduling for the first time. As an independent, they already have several games scheduled … Continue reading Five new teams BYU Football should schedule
Author: Daniel O.
I love running, basketball, Harry Potter, piano, writing and my wife Morgan. My dream is to make it big featuring sports.
Nickname Basketball Association: The Utah Jazz
While we often focus on things like points, rebounds, and assists in the NBA, a good nickname is a unique branding opportunity for players. Let’s take a look at the nickname for the starting five of the Utah Jazz. The Nickname Scale: We will give a combined score on each of the following five categories. … Continue reading Nickname Basketball Association: The Utah Jazz
Five new teams Utah State football should schedule
Utah State is one of 130 FBS teams and has played a lot of different schools for over a century. However, there are several schools that the Aggies have never played. Just recently the Aggies scheduled a game with the Mississippi State Bulldogs in 2024 which will be the first matchup between the two teams. … Continue reading Five new teams Utah State football should schedule
Four times sports unified the United States amid Civil Unrest
by Daniel OlsenThere have been many tragedies that have happened to our nation and the state of Utah has done its best to join in uniting for that purpose. Right now in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the riots following the murder of George Floyd, many people in the United States are missing … Continue reading Four times sports unified the United States amid Civil Unrest
The Last Dance: A Utah Jazz Perspective
by Daniel OlsenTwenty-three years ago Utah Jazz fans were still celebrating The Shot Heard ‘Round the World by John Stockton to beat the Rockets and send the Jazz to their first NBA Finals. The Jazz didn’t really have a rivalry with the Bulls but that matchup was about to get interesting. Jordan was once again … Continue reading The Last Dance: A Utah Jazz Perspective
Remembering Jerry Sloan
Jerry Sloan coached the Jazz for 23 years. There were many fond memories that Utah fans had of him but there is a lot that they might not know as well. During this Memorial Day weekend it’s time to take a look back at one of the most iconic people in basketball history. Growing up: … Continue reading Remembering Jerry Sloan
Shortened College Football Series: Utah Utes
If college football gets pushed back and we are forced to have a shortened season due to COVID-19, what would an eight game schedule look like? Let’s look at the ideal situation for each of the FBS teams in Utah. Next up: The Utah Utes! Utah is in a unique situation because although it wouldn’t … Continue reading Shortened College Football Series: Utah Utes
Utah 2020 NFL Draft by the Numbers
The first NFL virtual draft did not disappoint. 255 players were drafted from all around the nation. Let’s look at how the numbers compare to the other 94 colleges around the nation. 13: Of all the 42 states with colleges that had players, the Beehive State had the 13th most athletes selected in the draft. … Continue reading Utah 2020 NFL Draft by the Numbers
2020 NFL Draft: It’s a Love Story
The NFL Draft starts on Thursday. Who in Utah will hear their name called in the first round? How many will be drafted at all? Let’s take a deeper look at the state's most promising draft pick, Jordan Love. While he did not have the most successful junior season, scouts have been impressed by Love’s … Continue reading 2020 NFL Draft: It’s a Love Story
Shortened College Football Series: USU
If college football gets pushed back and we are forced to have a shortened season due to COVID-19, what would an eight game schedule look like? Let’s look at the ideal situation for each of the FBS teams in Utah. Next up: The Utah State Aggies! Utah State is in a unique situation because although … Continue reading Shortened College Football Series: USU
