Utah Recruiting

[SeattleUte]

And just after I post that, these come through:

"Just confirmed through someone else, late addition could be Benji Kemoeatu, who was headed to West Virginia in 2008"

"before going to Lackawanna College because of academics. However, he still has some academic issues so delay could be a while"

I was expecting someone named Whittingham. I was close!

[SeattleUte]

He looks like the real deal. Utes pouring it on!

http://rivals.yahoo.com/westvirginia/football/recruiting/player-Benji-Kemoeatu-64092

[MartyFunkhouser]

And just after I post that, these come through:

"Just confirmed through someone else, late addition could be Benji Kemoeatu, who was headed to West Virginia in 2008"

"before going to Lackawanna College because of academics. However, he still has some academic issues so delay could be a while"

It would be nice of Benji K to finally recognize his mistake and come where he belongs.

[Portland Ute]

And just after I post that, these come through:

"Just confirmed through someone else, late addition could be Benji Kemoeatu, who was headed to West Virginia in 2008"

"before going to Lackawanna College because of academics. However, he still has some academic issues so delay could be a while"

That would be a nice addition. He has family ties. He was a highly recruited 4* center out of H.S.

I also hear from a few sources that there *may* be another "legacy" that could join the Utes in the near future, but not today.

[MarkGrace]

"before going to Lackawanna College because of academics. However, he still has some academic issues so delay could be a while"

Utes sure did well with the academic casualties today.

[SeattleUte]

That would be a nice addition. He has family ties. He was a highly recruited 4* center out of H.S.

I also hear from a few sources that there *may* be another "legacy" that could join the Utes in the near future, but not today.

You must feel like an ass after posting that Utah was cratering this year.

[cougjunkie]

Utes sure did well with the academic casualties today.

Unufe, Avery Williams, Kemoeatu the Utes seem to be able to get anyone in to school.

Reminds me of Vili Nau who was planning on attending Oregon State but did not have the grades to get in. All of the sudden he ends up getting in to Utah, even Mike Riley called the Utes out for that one.

[UtahDan]

Wow. The ink isn't even dry yet and the unsubstantiated rumors start.

Welcome to the rivalry Mr. Cullen!

I don't think Cullen needs to explain why he didn't want to book passage on the Titanic. Let the Kiffin era begin!

[TripletDaddy]

Utes sure did well with the academic casualties today.

Utah:

Even can go school here!

[LA Ute]

Unufe, Avery Williams, Kemoeatu the Utes seem to be able to get anyone in to school.

Reminds me of Vili Nau who was planning on attending Oregon State but did not have the grades to get in. All of the sudden he ends up getting in to Utah, even Mike Riley called the Utes out for that one.

Are you prepared to say that BYU never makes academic exceptions for athletes?

[MarkGrace]

Unufe, Avery Williams, Kemoeatu the Utes seem to be able to get anyone in to school.

Reminds me of Vili Nau who was planning on attending Oregon State but did not have the grades to get in. All of the sudden he ends up getting in to Utah, even Mike Riley called the Utes out for that one.

Wait, I thought this was another one of the guys that came to his senses and bailed on that sinking football program?

[cougjunkie]

Are you prepared to say that BYU never makes academic exceptions for athletes?

I forgot to add Sefa Tanoa'i whom BYU did not offer because he had no shot at getting in. Yet he signed with the Utes.

[SeattleUte]

I forgot to add Sefa Tanoa'i whom BYU did not offer because he had no shot at getting in. Yet he signed with the Utes.

I can sense the dismay oozing from your posts. Poor junkie.

[LA Ute]

I forgot to add Sefa Tanoa'i whom BYU did not offer because he had no shot at getting in. Yet he signed with the Utes.

OK, now this is fun. You are now claiming that Utah did better than BYU in this year's class because they have lower academic standards?

By the way, you ignored my question:

Are you prepared to say that BYU never makes academic exceptions for athletes?

[cougjunkie]

I can sense the dismay oozing from your posts. Poor junkie.

This quote says it all:

“I’ve been working hard to get my grades up to par,” said Tanoa’i. “I’m just waiting for BYU to offer me an official scholarship. They just want to see some consistency in my grades and then they said they would offer me. Once they do I’m going there.”

Looks like they offer never came so he had to settle for going to Utah. Weird that Rivals blows their credibility again by listing a BYU offer even though the kid has been quoted as saying he does not have one.