The 2012-2013 Running Utes of Utah

[Applejack]

Think back on the great Ute basketball teams of the last 20 years and tell me how many were populated or led by self-absorbed jerks?

Can I get an irony ruling on this?

As for players, Josh Grant was a bit of a jerk. Most of the other star players, though, have been pretty nice guys.

[UteStar]

Yes that is great that they are helping out, but I'm more concerned about winning basketball games right now. I'll take jerks that can win games, over nice guys that lose right now.

This years' Ute team will look like a collection of college all stars compared with the team from last year. I can see around 12 wins this coming season. Yep, shockingly bad schedule, but the talent level is improving and much better than last year and that will get them more wins.

[LA Ute]

Can I get an irony ruling on this?

As for players, Josh Grant was a bit of a jerk. Most of the other star players, though, have been pretty nice guys.

What I mainly liked about the story was that it made me proud as a Utah hoops fan. Also, the players' actions were spontaneous and reflect the high quality of the people LK is attracting to the program.

[Applejack]

What I mainly liked about the story was that it made me proud as a Utah hoops fan. Also, the players' actions were spontaneous and reflect the high quality of the people LK is attracting to the program.

Agreed. I'm rooting for Larry.

[il Padrino Ute]

Can I get an irony ruling on this?

As for players, Josh Grant was a bit of a jerk. Most of the other star players, though, have been pretty nice guys.

What did Grant do that made him a jerk? It's been 20+ years and all I remember about him was taking Utah to the Sweet 16.

[Applejack]

I love Grant as a player. But he wasn't the nicest guy in person. I've got no issue with that, though. His run to the sweet sixteen is one of my favorite Ute memories. That Michigan State game was a classic.

[Senioritis]

I just paid for my season tickets. $468 each.

I could get my entire family into the cheap seats for like $30 per game, and sit in the seats approximately 2 rows (8 feet) behind my season tickets.

What in the name of Bill Marcroft is wrong with me?

[LA Ute]

I just paid for my season tickets. $468 each.

I could get my entire family into the cheap seats for like $30 per game, and sit in the seats approximately 2 rows (8 feet) behind my season tickets.

What in the name of Bill Marcroft is wrong with me?

You're mentally ill. It's not going to get better. I know.

[SeattleUte]

This years' Ute team will look like a collection of college all stars compared with the team from last year. I can see around 12 wins this coming season. Yep, shockingly bad schedule, but the talent level is improving and much better than last year and that will get them more wins.

I have a feeling they'll win more than 12.

[LA Ute]

Krysko has a dry sense of humor.

[Top Ute]

I have a feeling they'll win more than 12.

With this schedule, winning 12 or fewer is unacceptable. It could only mean an equal or worse record in conference play, or several losses to teams we scheduled as wins. Those scenarios don't make for a convincing argument that we're getting better.

With two rebuilds under Larry's belt and the weakest non-conference schedule in memory, there's no excuse no to get to 16 regular season wins. That's 10 in the non-con and 6 in league. All things considered, I'd be pleased with such a mark.

[ERCougar]

I love Grant as a player. But he wasn't the nicest guy in person. I've got no issue with that, though. His run to the sweet sixteen is one of my favorite Ute memories. That Michigan State game was a classic.

I played with his little brother, who was kind of a punk. Also, completely opposite look from him--tow headed and about 5'6.

[SeattleUte]

With this schedule, winning 12 or fewer is unacceptable. It could only mean an equal or worse record in conference play, or several losses to teams we scheduled as wins. Those scenarios don't make for a convincing argument that we're getting better.

With two rebuilds under Larry's belt and the weakest non-conference schedule in memory, there's no excuse no to get to 16 regular season wins. That's 10 in the non-con and 6 in league. All things considered, I'd be pleased with such a mark.

For once we agree. Fortunately he's assembled a team that at least on paper has the potential to meet our expectations.

[LA Ute]

For once we agree. Fortunately he's assembled a team that at least on paper has the potential to meet our expectations.

The descent and ascent of Utah basketball has been interesting to watch, and easy to discern. Under Boylen it became increasingly unwatchable, until I couldn't stand to watch any more. Last year's Krysko team was watchable, but in the way a train wreck is watchable. You had to turn your head now and then. I think that this season we will have watchable basketball that actually wins more than 6 games. Progress!

[Top Ute]

The descent and ascent of Utah basketball has been interesting to watch, and easy to discern. Under Boylen it became increasingly unwatchable, until I couldn't stand to watch any more. Last year's Krysko team was watchable, but in the way a train wreck is watchable. You had to turn your head now and then. I think that this season we will have watchable basketball that actually wins a lot more than 6 games. Progress!

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