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'I'm one of you': Just being himself, Morgan Scalley lays out his vision for Utah football

'I'm one of you': Just being himself, Morgan Scalley lays out his vision for Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 5:13 p.m.

With no prepared remarks in hand, Morgan Scalley was simply himself — emotions and all.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Morgan Scalley securing wins early in his tenure

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Morgan Scalley securing wins early in his tenure

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 11:23 a.m.

From Las Vegas Bowl theatrics to roster turnover, Utah football has been busy over the last few weeks — and Morgan Scalley already has several wins.
'We're no joke; we're good': Lani White's clutch 3-pointers lift Utah to upset win over No. 8 TCU

'We're no joke; we're good': Lani White's clutch 3-pointers lift Utah to upset win over No. 8 TCU

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 11:28 p.m.

The game was so good it needed an extra five minutes of playing time. And the Utah women had Lani White to thank for the extra minutes.
Morgan Scalley hires Kevin McGiven as Utah's OC, Utes great Jordan Gross to O-Line

Morgan Scalley hires Kevin McGiven as Utah's OC, Utes great Jordan Gross to O-Line

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 7:05 p.m.

Just days after Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck took the same position at Michigan, following Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor, head coach Morgan Scalley has quickly found his replacement.
No. 1 Arizona makes easy work of Utah to open up Big 12 play

No. 1 Arizona makes easy work of Utah to open up Big 12 play

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 6:25 p.m.

No. 1 Arizona used a 12-0 run to quickly put distance on the home Utes, who were outmatched in every way Saturday afternoon against the undefeated Wildcats.
Red Rocks beat 2 Big Ten opponents in season debut, but see missed opportunities

Red Rocks beat 2 Big Ten opponents in season debut, but see missed opportunities

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 12:07 a.m.

Friday night was never going to be the highlight of the season.
A look at potential candidates for Utah football's offensive coordinator position

A look at potential candidates for Utah football's offensive coordinator position

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 1:25 p.m.

The primary focus for Morgan Scalley is on the hiring of an offensive coordinator before filling in all the other position coaches.
Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 4:08 p.m.

Less than 24 hours after a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, ushering in the Morgan Scalley era for the Utes with a win, Utah will be looking for a new offensive staff.
'We will be prepared': After bowl win, Utah's future immediately takes center stage

'We will be prepared': After bowl win, Utah's future immediately takes center stage

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:28 p.m.

Morgan Scalley passed his first test as Utah's head coach, and he did it with a multitude of distractions in the final week leading up to the Las Vegas Bowl.
Dampier sends No. 15 Utah out with 11th win in Las Vegas Bowl blowout over Nebraska

Dampier sends No. 15 Utah out with 11th win in Las Vegas Bowl blowout over Nebraska

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 6:46 p.m.

The New Year's Eve fireworks started hours earlier during the Las Vegas Bowl Wednesday.
As Morgan Scalley takes over the reins, Utah's focus is 'all about the game'

As Morgan Scalley takes over the reins, Utah's focus is 'all about the game'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 3:43 p.m.

As players and coaches milled around the team hotel just off the Las Vegas Strip, taking in all the fun and entertainment the bowl game presented them over the last week, few would recognize anything out of the ordinary.
From stepping down to moving on, Kyle Whittingham named head coach at Michigan

From stepping down to moving on, Kyle Whittingham named head coach at Michigan

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 8:37 p.m.

Michigan called and Kyle Whittingham answered.
Lani White ties career high as Utah women's basketball holds on to beat Arizona

Lani White ties career high as Utah women's basketball holds on to beat Arizona

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 2:31 p.m.

It was Lani White's world, and everybody was living in it.
Runnin' Utes top century mark for season first in blowout win over Eastern Washington

Runnin' Utes top century mark for season first in blowout win over Eastern Washington

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 8:49 p.m.

In the final nonconference game of the season, the Runnin' Utes left no doubt in a blowout win over a two-win Eastern Washington team at the Huntsman Center.
Keyonte George showing he's 'pretty freaking good' after 3rd straight 30-point night

Keyonte George showing he's 'pretty freaking good' after 3rd straight 30-point night

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 1:13 a.m.

Jazz head coach Will Hardy said Thursday night it's time for others to recognize his young guard has "gotten pretty good." In fact, he's tired of people explaining away George's recent successes.
'I'm in the transfer portal': Kyle Whittingham talks decision to step away as Utes head coach

'I'm in the transfer portal': Kyle Whittingham talks decision to step away as Utes head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 4:57 p.m.

Like much of his coaching career, Kyle Whittingham's back was against the wall Thursday afternoon.
Utah women's basketball earns 'ugly win' over UC Riverside ahead of Big 12 play

Utah women's basketball earns 'ugly win' over UC Riverside ahead of Big 12 play

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 11:12 p.m.

It was a forgettable first half of basketball Wednesday night at the Huntsman Center.
Corner Canyon's Eric Kjar named head football coach at Weber State

Corner Canyon's Eric Kjar named head football coach at Weber State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:03 a.m.

One of the most successful high school football coaches in the state of Utah is getting called up.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: An end of an era with Kyle Whittingham + Morgan Scalley named head coach

The Utah Checkdown podcast: An end of an era with Kyle Whittingham + Morgan Scalley named head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 11:48 a.m.

It was a busy week for Utah athletics last week, with multiple historic changes.
Mississippi State uses 20-2 run to pull away from Runnin' Utes in Salt Lake Showcase

Mississippi State uses 20-2 run to pull away from Runnin' Utes in Salt Lake Showcase

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:51 p.m.

The Bulldogs used a 20-2 run over a four-minute period to erase an otherwise strong Utah effort, and pulled away late to claim an 82-74 win at the Delta Center as part of the Salt Lake Showcase.
Utah names defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as program's new head coach

Utah names defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as program's new head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 2:11 p.m.

After more than two decades, Utah football will have a new coach calling the shots.
For those who knew him best, Kyle Whittingham 'just lives what he believes'

For those who knew him best, Kyle Whittingham 'just lives what he believes'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:12 a.m.

Though he's preached a culture of family over his more than two decades as head coach, few have gotten to see the personal side of Kyle Whittingham.
'It's going to be pretty exciting': Red Rocks provide glimpse into upcoming season

'It's going to be pretty exciting': Red Rocks provide glimpse into upcoming season

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:50 p.m.

As if anyone needed a reminder, the Red Rocks are pretty good at gymnastics.
'He's a legend': After 21 years, Utah's Kyle Whittingham to 'step down' as head coach

'He's a legend': After 21 years, Utah's Kyle Whittingham to 'step down' as head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 2:11 p.m.

No football coach at the University of Utah has done more, and had more success, than Kyle Whittingham.
Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State

Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:47 p.m.

Lani White took the game into her own hands.