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Here's a long recap of Whitt's interview on the Jim Rome show:
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Here's my recap of Rome's interview with KW
Rome: Coming off the year and win in the Sugar bowl how was the off-season with recruiting?
KW: It was interesting, a lot like 2004, a lot of good exposure
Rome: I bet you don't have to explain who you are and what your all about
KW: Absolutely, we can get into virtually any home in the country
Rome What was it like in 2004 and is this year like that year
KW: There are some similarities in terms of rebuilding our staff as well as losing a great QB. But there is less transition, we have more talent this year than we did in 2005
Rome: Game on Thursday, no starting QB named, is that to keep the heat off them?
KW: Absolutely. It's been a good competition, and we just want to keep them focused on the game
Rome when will we know?
KW: Thursday 7:00 PM
Rome how do you approach it with a new QB
KW: Help them understand they don't need to be a hero, we've got a lot of talent around them so they don't have to do a ton before they get settled in
Rome: Two QB system?
KW: No, we don't want to do that. If we have a chance to get the other guy some reps, we'll do that.
Rome: Big picture issues, the MWC auto bid was denied, how disappointing?
KW: Very, we've done a lot on the field to show how good we are. You'll never talk your way into it. We've got 3 top 25 teams this year and have to play well in the big games.
Rome: How much more do you have to do to get in?
KWGood question, hard to say. There's a few more years on the current contract, so we just need to keep winning high profile game.
Rome: BYU/OU thoughts?
KW: They've got a 5th year senior at QB, good stability at that position, only one returning starter on the line, excellent RB, they can be real competitive, should be a good game
Rome: Talk about playing GA?
KW: This has been an ongoing series, but we're taking a break over the next two years, we're looking to get the game past us and move on
Rome: Is there a lot of animosity in the Utah/USU game? How does it compare to BYU?
KW: Not as heated as BYU, there's not the passion, intensity or national focus as the BYU game.
Rome: Asked about Tebow and Urban
KW: Never heard Urban say anything bad about Tebow, good leader, may be the best to play in college football, if they win the NC this year, they'll have a good chance to be one of the top programs ever.
Rome: Do you look at Urban and long for his situation?
KW: been here 16 years, a lot of family here, enjoy being at Utah, we've got a good situation here.
Rome gave some good parting thoughts about KW. Very complimentary. Including "Utah is here to stay, they're legit."
Out.
Here's my recap of Rome's interview with KW
Rome: Coming off the year and win in the Sugar bowl how was the off-season with recruiting?
KW: It was interesting, a lot like 2004, a lot of good exposure
Rome: I bet you don't have to explain who you are and what your all about
KW: Absolutely, we can get into virtually any home in the country
Rome What was it like in 2004 and is this year like that year
KW: There are some similarities in terms of rebuilding our staff as well as losing a great QB. But there is less transition, we have more talent this year than we did in 2005
Rome: Game on Thursday, no starting QB named, is that to keep the heat off them?
KW: Absolutely. It's been a good competition, and we just want to keep them focused on the game
Rome when will we know?
KW: Thursday 7:00 PM
Rome how do you approach it with a new QB
KW: Help them understand they don't need to be a hero, we've got a lot of talent around them so they don't have to do a ton before they get settled in
Rome: Two QB system?
KW: No, we don't want to do that. If we have a chance to get the other guy some reps, we'll do that.
Rome: Big picture issues, the MWC auto bid was denied, how disappointing?
KW: Very, we've done a lot on the field to show how good we are. You'll never talk your way into it. We've got 3 top 25 teams this year and have to play well in the big games.
Rome: How much more do you have to do to get in?
KWGood question, hard to say. There's a few more years on the current contract, so we just need to keep winning high profile game.
Rome: BYU/OU thoughts?
KW: They've got a 5th year senior at QB, good stability at that position, only one returning starter on the line, excellent RB, they can be real competitive, should be a good game
Rome: Talk about playing GA?
KW: This has been an ongoing series, but we're taking a break over the next two years, we're looking to get the game past us and move on
Rome: Is there a lot of animosity in the Utah/USU game? How does it compare to BYU?
KW: Not as heated as BYU, there's not the passion, intensity or national focus as the BYU game.
Rome: Asked about Tebow and Urban
KW: Never heard Urban say anything bad about Tebow, good leader, may be the best to play in college football, if they win the NC this year, they'll have a good chance to be one of the top programs ever.
Rome: Do you look at Urban and long for his situation?
KW: been here 16 years, a lot of family here, enjoy being at Utah, we've got a good situation here.
Rome gave some good parting thoughts about KW. Very complimentary. Including "Utah is here to stay, they're legit."
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