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UTAH TRADITIONS Band The University of Utah Marching Band began in the 1940s as a military band that performed for university events and ceremonies. In 1948, University President A. Ray Olpin recruited Ron Gregory from Ohio State University to form a marching band fashioned after the great collegiate bands of the Midwest. But in the turbulent 60s, support for the band dwindled and in 1969, the Associated Students for the University of Utah (ASUU) discontinued its funding. The band was revived in 1976 after a fund-raising effort. Since then, the Pride of Utah Marching Utes have performed at all home football games, numerous NFL games and several bowl games. Beehive Boot The Beehive Boot, which signifies instate football supremacy, was conceived in 1971. The authentic pioneer boot is awarded annually to the Utah school with the best record against its instate NCAA Division I foes. The schools who compete for the boot are Utah, Brigham Young and Utah State. In its 33-year history, the Beehive Boot has been awarded to Utah 10 times (1978, 1988, 1993, 94, 95, 99, 2002, 03, 04 and 05). Block U Students began painting their class numerals on The Hill in the early 1900s. Since the numbers changed annually, the students decided they wanted something more permanent that would promote loyalty and pride. The block U was originally built in 1907 on Mount Van Cott. In 1969, the design was modified and 124 lights were installed. Situated 5,300 feet above sea level and standing 100 feet tall, the block U can be seen for miles. Lighted primarily for athletic events, the block U notifies everyone in the Salt Lake valley and beyond that the Utes are playing at home, flashing after a victory. Conference Affiliation 1910-37 Rocky Mountain 1937-48 Big Seven 1949-61 Skyline 1962-98 Western Athletic 1999-present Mountain West Conference Famous Athletes Alex Smith No. (1 NFL Draft pick in 2005) Andrew Bogut (No. 1 NBA Draft pick in 2005) Steve Smith (NFL) Andre Miller (NBA) Keith Van Horn (NBA) Mike Anderson (NFL) Jordan Gross (NFL) Andre Dyson (NFL) Michael Doleac (NBA) Barry Sims (NFL) Ma ake Kemoeatu (NFL) Jamal Anderson (NFL) Luther Elliss (NFL) George Seifert (NFL) Arnie Ferrin (NBA) Lee Grosscup (NFL) Larry Wilson (NFL) Missy Marlowe (Olympic Gymnast) Famous Alumni Rocky Anderson, mayor of Salt Lake City Terrel Bell, former U.S. Secretary of Education Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari and inventor of Pong Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios shared an Oscar in 2001 for the development of the software used in Toy Story, A Bug s Life, Jurassic Park, Titanic and Gladiator Jim Clark, founder of Netscape Stephen Covey, author of the bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Keene Curtis, Tony Award winning actor Spence Eccles, chairman of Wells Fargo & Company and former chairman and CEO of First Security Corp. Jake Garn, former U.S. Senator E. Gordon Gee, chancellor of Vanderbilt and former president at Colorado, Ohio State and Brown Bill Gore, inventor of Gore-Tex Gordon B. Hinkley, president of the LDS Church Robert Jarvik, inventor of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart Former Ute Steve Smith is now one of the top receivers in the NFL, playing for Carolina. The Pro Bowler led the NFC in receiving, receiving yards and touchdowns in 2005 and was named Comeback Player of the Year. Alan C. Kay: credited with the concept of the laptop computer Willard Marriott, founder of Marriott International Inc. John Naisbett, author of the bestseller Megatrends David Neeleman, founder and CEO of JetBlue Raymond Noorda, founder of Novell Inc. Jody Olsen: Deputy director of the Peace Corps. Simon Ramo, chief scientist in the development of America s intercontinental ballistic missiles Wallace Stegner, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Terry Tempest Williams, author/environmentalist John Warnock: co-founder of Adobe Systems Inc. Evelyn Wood, speed reading innovator. Fight Song After every game, the Utah football players along with the band and cheerleaders honor their fellow students by serenading the student section with the school fight song, Utah Man (lyrics below). Although the origins of Utah Man are unclear, the general consensus is that the lyrics were written in 1904 by the football team and its coach, Harvey Holmes. While their words were original, the music was not. The tune is Solomon Levi, an old burlesque song, which supports the theory that Utah Man was originally a drinking song. In fact, the original third line of the first verse read: We drink our stein of lager and we smoke our big cigar. It was later changed to the current version, Our coeds are the fairest and each one s a shining star. While Utah Man won the hearts of the students, the administration frowned on it and, in 1942, acknowledged Hail, Utah as the school s official song. Nonetheless, Utah Man will always be the song of the students and alumni. Fight Song Lyrics I am a Utah Man, sir, and I live across the green, Our gang it is the jolliest that you have ever seen. Our coeds are the fairest and each one s a shining star, Our yell, you ll hear it ringing through the mountains near and far! We re up to snuff, we never bluff, we re game for any fuss. No other gang of college men dare meet us in a muss. So fill your lungs and sing it out and shout it to the sky, We ll fight for dear old crimson for a Utah Man am I! Ki-yi! And when we prom the avenue, all lined up in a row, And arm in arm and step in time as down the street we go. No matter if a freshman green, or in a senior s gown, The people all admit we are the warmest gang in town. We may not live forever on this jolly good old sphere, But while we do we ll live a life of merriment and cheer, And when our college days are o er and night is drawing nigh, With parting breath we ll sing that song: A Utah Man Am I. Chorus Who am I, sir, A Utah Man am I! A Utah Man, sir, Will be til I die. Ki-yi! 14 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

UTAH TRADITIONS Homecoming Utah s all-time record in Homecoming games is 52-29-4. The first Homecoming game was held at the U. on November 12, 1921 against Colorado and ended in a scoreless tie. Internet The Utah athletics department made its first official appearance on the Internet in August of 1996 with a site that was managed and supported in-house. In 1997, the U. contracted the services of what is now College Sports Television Online to manage its athletics website. Listed under the URL www. UtahUtes.com, the Utah website contains current information on all 18 of its varsity athletics teams. Leadership Committee The Utah Football Leadership Committee is elected annually and was initiated in spring of 2003. The committee is comprised of sophomores, juniors and seniors who are elected by their teammates. The members cannot have any academic or discipline issues. They serve as spokesmen for the team, contribute to forming team policy and participate in the decision-making process on issues like rule violations. Mascot The University of Utah introduced a mascot in 1996, with permission from the Ute Tribal Council (see Nickname). Swoop represents a red-tailed hawk, a bird indigenous to the state of Utah. Participants in the Muss, Utah s student fan club, number in the thousands and stand the entire game. Muss The Student Fan Club at the University of Utah, a longtime basketball tradition, began participating at football games in 2002 and members renamed themselves The Muss. The Muss have reserved seats at the front of the student section at all home football, men s basketball and women s gymnastics events. Originally derived from the school fight song ( No other gang of college men dare meet us in a muss), the Utah student fan club has since used Muss as an acronym for Mighty Utah Student Section. The Muss, who began overflowing their section in the 2003 football season, pride themselves in standing for the entire football game in support of the team. The Utah football helmets began sporting a Muss sticker on the center back in 2004. Nickname In the earliest days of University of Utah recorded history, the students and alumni referred to their athletic teams as both the Utes and the Redskins. The dual nickname was officially dropped in favor of Utes in 1972, when college campuses became sensitive to the concerns of tribal members. The University of Utah uses Ute as its nickname with permission from the Ute Tribal Council. Television One of the earliest nationally televised games was between Utah and BYU on Thanksgiving Day, 1953. It was the first of 12 games selected by the NCAA television committee for national broadcast in the 1953 season. An estimated 60 million people tuned into NBC and saw Utah edge BYU 33-32 in old Ute Stadium. Impressed with the beauty of Salt Lake City, NBC decided to mount two cameras on the press box to capture the panoramic views. Sportscaster Mel Allen handled the play-by-play and Lindsey Nelson did the color for the broadcast. Since then, Utah football teams have made regular local, regional and national television appearances. Utah was part of the Mountain West television package with ESPN from 1999-2006. From 2003-05, the Utes appeared on national TV 13 times. This fall, the MWC moves to a new sevenyear partnership with CSTV. Utah also has a local television package with KJZZ-TV that has been in effect since 1995 and goes through spring of 2007. Swoop, a caricature of a red-tailed hawk, is Utah s athletics mascot. What is a Ute? A Ute is a member of the Indian tribe that first settled the state of Utah. While there is disagreement in history and reference books regarding the meaning of the word Ute, two of the more common definitions are top of the mountains and people of the mountains. Yet other references have Ute defined as land of the sun. The Utes refer to themselves as Noochee, meaning the people. The University of Utah proudly uses the nickname Utes with the permission of the Ute Tribe. 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 15

UTAH ATHLETICS HISTORY Intercollegiate athletic teams at the University of Utah have run with the leaders of the pack since their beginning back in the late 1800s. Utah s first national title came in 1916, when the men s basketball team won the AAU Championship. Men s hoops would win the 1944 NCAA Tournament and 1947 National Invitational Tournament as well. Football also had some early success, winning the 1938 Sun Bowl. Utah s steps up the athletics ladder escalated to leaps and bounds when the 60s rolled around. In 1961 and 66, the men s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Final Four. In 1964, the football team went 9-2 and crushed West Virginia 32-6 in the Liberty Bowl. Men s swimming also thrived, laying the groundwork for a program that has won 22 conference championships. In the mid-1970s, women s athletics earned varsity status and quickly made up for time lost on the sidelines. The Ute women skiers struck gold at the 1977 AIAW Championships and sandwiched that title with a trio of silvers from 1976-79. And, what has become the dominant gymnastics team in the land placed 10th at the 1976 national championships. The women s basketball team averaged 20 wins per year in the 1970s a figure that still holds true. In the spring of 1979, the Ute softball team went to the College World Series. Utah played for the 1998 NCAA Championship against Kentucky after beating North Carolina in the Final Four. The 1980s saw athletics at Utah become even more visible on the national scene. The women s gymnastics team won an unprecedented six straight national titles from 1981-86. The women s cross country team won the Division II AIAW Championship in 1981 (it joined the other Ute teams in Division I the following year). The softball team qualified for the 1982 and 85 NCAA College World Series. Also in 1983, skiing became a coed sport and Utah won the NCAA title the first of five in the 80s. Utah athletics became a household name in the 1990s. In 1996-97, the men s basketball team made the Elite Eight and set the stage for a Final Four appearance the next year. The Runnin Utes played in the 1998 NCAA Championship game against Kentucky after beating two No. 1 seeds (Arizona in the West Regional final and North Carolina in the NCAA semi-finals). The men s basketball team won seven conference championships in the 90s. The decade also marked the emergence of Utah football as a national power. The 1990s marked the emergence of Utah football as a national power. The football team played in five bowl games and its victory over Arizona in the 1994 Freedom Bowl helped the Utes finish in the top 10 in the country. Utah shared the conference football title in 1995 and 1999. The women s gymnastics team added more championship hardware to its trophy case, winning NCAA titles in 1990, 1994 and 1995, while the ski team won the 1996 and 1997 NCAA Championships. The softball team qualified for College World Series twice, the women s basketball team made six NCAA appearances, the volleyball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament second round in 1900-1979 Men s basketball wins 1916 AAU Championship Men s basketball wins 1944 NCAA Championship Football wins 1938 Sun Bowl Men s basketball wins 1948 NIT Championship Men s Basketball makes 1961 NCAA Final Four Football wins 1964 Liberty Bowl Men s Basketball makes 1966 NCAA Final Four Women s skiing wins 1977 AIAW Championship Softball team goes to 1979 College World Series 1980-1989 Women s gymnastics wins 1981 AIAW Championship Women s gymnastics wins 1982-86 NCAA Championships Ski team (coed) wins five NCAA Championships Softball team goes to 1982 and 85 World Series UTAH NATIONAL ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS Utah women s gymnastics has won a record 10 national championships including six straight from 1981-86. 1990-1994 Women s gymnastics wins 1990 NCAA Championship Ski team is 1990 NCAA Runner-Up Women s gymnastics is 1991 NCAA Runner-Up Men s basketball goes to 1991 NCAA Sweet 16 Softball makes 1991 College World Series Women s gymnastics wins 1992 NCAA Championship Men s basketball makes 1992 NIT Final Four Football goes to 1992 Copper Bowl Ski team wins 1993 NCAA Championship Football goes to 1993 Freedom Bowl Women s gymnastics wins 1994 NCAA Championship Ski team is 1994 NCAA Runner-Up Softball makes 1994 College World Series Football beats Arizona in 1994 Freedom Bowl Football finishes year ranked in Top-10 16 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

UTAH ATHLETICS HISTORY The Utah football team busted the BCS in 2004, going 12-0 and receiving a historic bid to the Fiesta Bowl. Utah finished the season with a No. 4 ranking. 1998 and 1999 and the men s swim team won six conference titles. Midway through the current decade, Utah is firmly entrenched among the nation s leaders. The 2004-05 Utah athletics season was one of the finest by any school ever. First, the Utah football team broke unprecedented ground when it qualified for a BCS bowl. The Utes finished the season 12-0, ranked No. 4 in the nation and capped their historic season with a Fiesta Bowl victory over Big East co-champion Pittsburgh. Quarterback Alex Smith was a Heisman Trophy finalist, a national player of the year and the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. The men s basketball team, on the shoulders of consensus All-American and National Player of the Year Andrew Bogut, made the Sweet 16. Bogut was the first pick in the 2005 NBA draft, making Utah the first school in history to boast a No. 1 pick in the NFL and NBA in the same year. The gymnastics and ski teams both placed third at the 2005 NCAA Championships. Other highlights in the early part of the decade included a 2003 NCAA Championship by the ski team, a runnerup NCAA finish by the gymnastics team in 2000, back-to-back MWC championships and bowl victories by the football team in 2003-04, a Sweet 16 appearance by both the volleyball and women s basketball teams, three NCAA Tournament The Utah volleyball team made the 2001 NCAA Sweet 16. The 2005-06 Utah women s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight before losing in overtime. trips for the women s soccer team, and conference titles for both the men s and women s swim teams in 2005. In 2005-06, the football team pummeled Georgia Tech in the Emerald Bowl and the women s basketball team made the NCAA Elite Eight for the first time in school history losing to eventual national champion Maryland in overtime.the women s gymnastics team finished second at the 2006 NCAA Championships. 1995-97 Women s gymnastics wins 1995 NCAA Championship Ski team is 1995 NCAA Runner-Up Men s makes 1996 NCAA Sweet 16 Ski team wins 1996 NCAA Championship Ski team wins 1997 NCAA Championship Football plays in 1996 Copper Bowl Men s basketball makes 1997 NCAA Elite 8 1998-2000 Men s basketball is 1998 NCAA Runner-Up Ski team is 1998 NCAA Runner-Up Volleyball makes 1998 NCAA 2nd Round Men s basketball makes 1999 NCAA 2nd Round Football beats Fresno State in 1999 Las Vegas Bowl Women s gymnastics is 2000 NCAA Runner-up UTAH NATIONAL ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS 2001-04 Women s basketball makes 2001 NCAA Sweet 16 Volleyball makes 2001 NCAA Sweet 16 Football beats USC in 2001 Las Vegas Bowl Soccer makes 2002 NCAA 2nd Round Ski team wins 2003 NCAA Championship Football beats Southern Miss in 2003 Liberty Bowl Ski team is 2004 NCAA Runner-Up 2004-05 Football earns historic BCS berth Football beats Pittsburgh in the Fiesta Bowl Women s gymnastics third at NCAA Championships Men s basketball makes NCAA Sweet 16 Alex Smith is the No. 1 NFL draft pick Andrew Bogut is the No. 1 NBA draft pick 2005-06 Football beats Georgia Tech in the Emerald Bowl Gymnastics is the 2006 NCAA Runner-Up Women s basketball makes the 2006 NCAA Elite Eight The Utah ski team has 11 national championships. 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 17

SALT LAKE CITY GREAT WEATHER 237 days of sunshine per year 15 percent average humidity Average Temperature Highs August 91 September 80 October 66 November 50 December 38 January 36 February 42 March 51 April 61 May 72 June 84 July 93 Salt Lake City, home to the University of Utah, combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area with beautiful natural surroundings. With 181,743 residents, Salt Lake City is the largest city in the state and its metro population of 1,333,914 ranks 36th in the nation. However, Salt Lake City maintains the charm of a small western city. Scenery, location, and cultural and recreational opportunities help Salt Lake draw major events like the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. One of the most beautiful metropolitan areas in the world, Salt Lake City offers majestic views in all directions. To the east are the 11,500-foot peaks of the Wasatch Mountains ( mountains of many waters, as named by the Paiute Indians), which are part of the Rocky Mountain range. To the west soar the Oquirrh Mountains (pronounced Oaker and meaning the shining mountains ). In between is the Great Salt Lake which at a size of 48 miles wide and 90 miles long ranks as the world s second largest saltwater lake and the largest lake in the western United States. Its unique geography is just one of Salt Lake City s many impressive elements. Salt Lake City boasts the nation s highest literacy rate, highest percentage of high school graduates and highest-percentage of college-educated people. National and international business magazines have described Salt Lake City s economy as visionary, vibrant and vigorous. City and State, which is published for local government officials, ranked Salt Lake No. 1 among 195 cities in terms of economic strength. Salt Lake is the financial, educational, distribution, warehousing, commercial, cultural and communications hub of the Intermountain region. It is the center to world-renowned medical and technological industries. Tourism is also a huge economic boon to the state, with the travel and tourism-related industries providing 112,000 jobs. In 2005, 17.5 million visitors traveled to Utah and spent almost $5 billion. Eight world-class ski resorts are located less than 40 miles from downtown Salt Lake. Cultural and ethnic activities flourish in Salt Lake City. Downtown is home to art galleries, professional symphony, opera, theater and dance. It is a stopover for numerous Broadway shows, as well as ethnic festivals throughout the year. Some of the annual cultural events are the Blues Festival, Greek Festival, Hispanic Fiesta Days, Bluegrass Festival and Living Traditions Festival. Professional sports are big in Salt Lake City and include the Utah Jazz of the NBA and the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. Other pro franchises in the city are the Salt Lake Bees (AAA baseball), the Utah Grizzlies (hockey) and Real Salt Lake (Major League Soccer). Recreational opportunities abound and 10 national parks are a day s drive from Salt Lake City. Fly fishing, backpacking, mountain biking and river running are a part of life in Salt Lake City. With four distinct seasons, a humidity average of 15 percent and mostly sunny days, Salt Lake City offers pleasant weather conditions year round. Salt Lake City s charms are easily accessible even to those from out of state. Salt Lake International Airport is situated within a two and a half-hour flight of half of the United States population. There are over 800 scheduled daily flights serving more than 100 cities with non-stop flights. The airport is located just 15 minutes from the University of Utah. Ten national parks are within a few hours drive of Salt Lake City. 18 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH The University of Utah, a hub for higher education from the Rockies to the Sierras, boasts an academic reputation that is rivaled only by its breathtaking location. To the east rise the 11,500 foot, snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Mountains. To the west the Great Salt Lake shimmers beneath the Oquirrh Mountains. The 1,500-acre campus, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is a beautiful collage of native and exotic trees, fountains, flowering malls and pedestrian walkways. The University of Utah is one of only 88 universities in the United States classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. A Research I university is defined by its full range of undergraduate programs, a commitment to graduate education and a high priority to research. The U. also offers a lively residential living experience in beautiful Heritage Commons, a multi-purpose residence complex located in historic Fort Douglas on the eastern edge of campus. Opened in 2000, Heritage Commons served as the Athletes Village for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Approximately 3,500 students live on campus in residence halls and apartments. The Princeton Review ranked the University of Utah No. 1 for learning environment in 2005 (based on a survey of students). Outside the classroom, Utah students enjoy unparalleled outdoor diversions, from skiing and snowboarding at any of eight world-class resorts in nearby canyons, to backpacking, mountain biking, fly fishing and river running. The sprawling Medical Center is a prominent feature of the University of Utah campus. The U. s location in the largest city in the Intermountain West also provides a metropolitan charm. The 36th largest metro area in the nation (population 1,333,914), Salt Lake is home to professional symphony, ballet, modern dance, opera and theater companies, as well as five professional sports teams. The University offers 77 majors, 80 minors and certificates, and 95 graduate majors. It draws its 29,000-plus student population from all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Founded in 1850 A Research I university 172 degrees (undergraduate/graduate) Enrollment of 29,019 Campus is located on 1,500 acres Medical and Law Schools Nation s first American Indian Social Work program Founded in 1850, the U. has established itself as an international center for medical and engineering research. Research Park, which is located on 320 acres adjacent to the campus, includes the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics and the Moran Eye Center. More genes with diseases have been identified by researchers at the University of Utah than any other place in the world. One of the top 50 universities in the nation in federal research grants, the U. received $295 million in grants and contracts in 2004-05. The School of Medicine received over $145.9 million in research grants and awards for the development of new technologies, treatments and cures. Patents brought in $16 million. The School of Medicine received $146 million in research grants and awards for the development of new technologies, treatments and cures. Utah is also a hub in the computer world. The Center for High Performance Computing links the U. to major aerospace industries, high-tech manufacturers and research companies. It manages one of the three most successful technology parks in the U.S., with more than 40 high-tech companies created by University faculty. The U. has had a presence on the Internet since 1970, when it became the Internet s fourth node. The University of Utah has the only medical, social work, architecture and pharmacy schools in a multi-state area. Its many top-flight facilities include a center for dance, a health sciences center, public radio and television stations, three libraries and numerous centers and laboratories devoted to research. 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 19

CAMPUS LIFE University of Utah students live in a magnificent mountain setting in Heritage Commons a living-learning community of 3,500 students that opened in 2000. Heritage Commons received worldwide acclaim in 2002 when it served as the Athletes Village during the XIX Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games, hosted by Salt Lake City. The residential center is the heart of campus activity and exudes a vibrant, energetic college town atmosphere. Game and exercise rooms, computer labs, Internet connections in every room, and a dining room that is open all day and serves up freshly cooked meals on request are some of the reasons behind the School of the Year award delivered by the Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls. Residence hall students also thrive academically at Utah: More than half of them maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. TRAX light rail is a popular means of transportation from the campus to downtown and the suburbs and is free to University of Utah students. Situated in historic Fort Douglas at the mouth of Red Butte Canyon and located on 70 acres of land, the expansive 912,000 square foot residential complex boasts picturesque views of Salt Lake City and the surrounding mountain ranges. Heritage Commons consists of 21 buildings 20 residential and one for dining and support services. Eight of the buildings are apartment style, with 235 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. First-year students live in Gateway Heights, a hall with furnished, double Heirtage Commons residence halls served as the Athletes Village at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake. semi-suites, an advanced telecommunications system (voice, video and data), an ethernet connection to the U. student computer system, cable TV connections, a large community lounge, study rooms and indoor bike storage. Each floor has a kitchenette. Chapel Glen is home to both firstyear students and upperclassmen and offers the same amenities as Gateway Heights, along with a fitness area. Sage Point is reserved for upper division students and has single, double and deluxe suites. Sage Point also has computer and technology labs and an international area. Benchmark Plaza is an apartment complex allocated for single students who have earned 60-plus credit hours. Shoreline Ridge, which offers both furnished and unfurnished apartment units, is reserved for students with families and single graduate students. The Chase N. Peterson Heritage Center, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during peak demand periods, is the hub of activity in the student housing village. It contains a central dining facility that seats 600, a convenience store, computer and technology labs, fitness and game rooms, four multipurpose rooms, a mail center and more. The student village also contains a University Bookstore branch, University Copy Center and the University Guest House, an on-campus hotel. Transportation is another benefit of Heritage Commons. A U of U parking permit allows residents to park close to their hall, but a car is not necessary. Free campus shuttles run every 10 minutes and the Utah Transit Authority and light rail (TRAX), free to U. students, combine to traverse 21 routes to and from campus. TRAX extends to downtown Salt Lake and outlying areas as well. The residence halls are also easily accessible to main campus by foot and are connected via the George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge. Residence hall living provides all sorts of activities. 20 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACADEMICS AT UTAH RESEARCH The U. is classified as a Research I university and is an international center for medical and engineering research. Research Park, which is located on 320 acres adjacent to the campus, includes the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics and the Moran Eye Center. GRANTS One of the top 50 universities in the nation in federal research grants, the U. received $295 million in grants and contracts in 2004-05. The School of Medicine received over $145.9 million in research grants and awards for the development of new technologies, treatments and cures. Patents brought in $16 million. A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN The Princeton Review ranked the University of Utah No. 1 for learning environment in 2005 (based on a survey of students). PROGRAMS The University offers 77 majors, 80 minors and certificates, and 95 graduate majors. Its colleges include a college of law, medicine and architecture. As an academic institution, the University of Utah enjoys a richly deserved reputation for excellence in education. The Utah athletics department works to ensure that each of its student-athletes takes advantage of the academic opportunities offered. With three full-time athletic academic advisors, the U. provides specialized academic counseling for its studentathletes. The U. employs three full-time academic advisers for its studentathletes. The department is under the direction of director of athletic-academic services JoAnn Hulbert-Eagan, winner of 2002 Perlman Award for Excellence in Student Counseling. Hulbert-Eagan, who oversees the academic counseling for the football and gymnastics teams, is in her fifth year on the athletics staff and 12th at the U. Her department also consists of assistant director Rob Rainey, in his 14th year, and adviser Rachel Lassiter, in her first year. The Ute academic team monitors the studies of each student-athlete to ensure he or she is making progress toward a degree. The academic advisors also dispense their knowledge of departmental and University requirements, and assist with course registration and the exploration and selection of majors. COMPUTER FACILITIES The Burbidge Athletics Academic Center features the latest in computer technology, with a lab of 25 computers. The facility was made possible for Utah s student-athletes through a generous donation from the Kenneth P. Burbidge, Jr. family. Lap top computers are also available for team travel. The U., which was one of the first schools to go up on the Internet, offers free electronic mail accounts to all students. JoAnn Hulbert-Eagan, coordinator of academic advising, counsels the Utah football team on all academic matters. ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR UTAH S STUDENT-ATHLETES Study Table Required of all freshman athletes their first semester, it is open to all athletes, regardless of year or GPA. Fifth-Year Senior Program Provides financial assistance to student-athletes whose eligibility has expired before they have finished their degrees. Tutorial Program Individual tutors, drop-in tutoring, and exam reviews free of charge. Life Skills Center Provides student-athletes avenues for personal development, community service and leadership resources. Offers student-athletes information on possible career choices through the Strong Interest Inventory given to all freshmen in the Life Skills class. Summer School Financial aid for summer school is available to Ute student-athletes who meet the criteria. Priority Registration U. student-athletes are given priority registration, which allows them to schedule classes around practices and training. Internships The Partnering with U. program offers career mentoring, shadowing and internship opportunities with area businesses. 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 21

ACADEMIC SUPPORT KENNETH P. BURBIDGE JR. FAMILY ATHLETICS ACADEMIC CENTER Dedicated May 18, 2001 11,000 square feet Lab with 25 computers Student-Athlete Lounge Pop-in email computers Academic advising offices Life Skills/Career Center Tutoring rooms Large study table area Multipurpose room Staff conference room The student in student-athlete got a big boost in spring 2001 when the Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. Family Athletics Academic Center opened on the U. campus. Designed solely to accommodate the U. s varsity student-athletes, the Burbidge Center is without peer in terms of aesthetics, technology and academic service. The 11,000 square foot facility is already a campus landmark, with its sweeping floor to ceiling, curved glass wall on the twostory north side. Its location is ideal for the population it serves: Situated between the U. Natatorium and the Huntsman Center, the Burbidge Center is central to Utah s classrooms and athletic venues. The full-service academic facility, utilized by all 18 varsity Utah athletic teams, was underwritten by a generous $2 million gift from the Kenneth P. Burbidge Jr. family. The center consolidated Utah s athletic-academic efforts, both in terms of computer labs and study space, and academic counseling. The upper level also provides a social gathering place for the student-athletes. The mission of the Burbidge Family Athletics Academic Center is to provide an integrated learning environment that will enhance the academic and personal development of all student-athletes. The objective is to accommodate the diverse needs and schedules of Utah s student-athletes through a wide range of individual and group support services, computer technologies and independent study opportunities. Director of Student-Athlete Support Services Mary Bowman, Director of Athletic Relations Manny Hendrix and Academic Services are housed in the building, as is the award winning NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program. 22 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

ACADEMIC SUPPORT UTE FOOTBALL TEAM EXCELS IN THE CLASSROOM COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN Spencer Toone (second team) COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT Spencer Toone (first team) Jesse Boone (first team) 2005 ACADEMIC ALL-MWC Jesse Boone Kyle Brady Freddie Brown Casey Evans Brian Hernandez Brian Johnson Travis LaTendresse Brice McCain Taylor Miller Louie Sakoda Ameen Shaheen Ryan Smith Cody Sorensen Steve Tate Charlie TeGantvoort Spencer Toone The beautiful Burbidge Family Academics-Athletics Center is dedicated solely to supporting Utah s varsity student-athletes. ALEX SMITH ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN OF THE YEAR 2004-05 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year 2003-2004 First-Team Academic All-District 2003-2004 Academic All-Mountain West Conference Graduated in May 2004 after just two years Bachelor s degree in economics Undergraduate cumulative GPA was 3.74 Began work on a degree master s in economics The University of Utah was an excellent place to go to college for many reasons. The facilities, the faculty and the overall campus experience made it possible for me to reach my goals of getting a college degree and playing in the NFL. Jordan Gross Carolina Panthers 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 23

NCAA CHAMPS/LIFE SKILLS NCAA CHAMPS LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM AWARD-WINNING FEATURES Full-time Director of Student-Athlete Support Services Participation in the NCAA CHAMPS/ Life Skills Program Community Service Career Development Ute Speakers Bureau Resume Writing Workshops Interview Workshops Nutrition Seminars Stress Management Seminars Conflict Resolution Seminars Student-Athlete Mentor Program Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Utah won a coveted NCAA Program of Excellence Award for its CHAMPS/Life Skills program. Accepting the award were Dr. Chris Hill and Mary Bowman. At the University of Utah, a student-athlete enjoys much more than the chance to participate in a winning program and graduate from a prestigious school. The U. athletics department has a full-time director of student-athlete support services, associate athletics director Mary Bowman, whose job is to provide guidance to student-athletes in the areas of career development, academic support, community outreach and personal development. Bowman and her staff help enable Utah s student-athletes to make the most of their undergraduate years, while also interacting with the community and preparing for life after college. Ute director of athletic relations Manny Hendrix runs the Ute Varsity Club and Partnering with U. program, which provides internships and summer jobs. The U. varsity athletic teams have been active participants in the NCAA CHAMPS/ Life Skills Program since 1996. Bowman and her student-athlete participants have put their personal stamp on the program, an award-winner that offers regularly scheduled workshops on topics like resume writing, interviewing skills and transition into the work force. The Utah athletics department was one of just three recipients of the 2004-05 Program of Excellence award for its CHAMPS program. Another important aspect of Utah s Life Skills program is the volunteer work its student-athletes contribute to the community. The Ute Speakers Bureau trains select student-athletes in public speaking, then schedules them to speak at local elementary and junior high schools on topics such as drug abuse, goal setting, the importance of education, making smart choices and self esteem. Utah student-athletes reach out to more than 5,000 young students in the Salt Lake valley each year. Ute teams also participate in community service projects such as the Special Olympics, LifeCare, Project Youth, the Utah Autism Society, the Utah AIDS Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club and the Utah Chapter for the Prevention of Child Abuse, to name just a few. The personal development facet of Utah s Life Skills program involves workshops in nutrition, stress management, diversity, eating disorders, relationships, sexual responsibility and conflict resolution. Also popular with Utah s student-athletes is the Student-Athlete Mentor Program (SAMS). Each team selects two representatives to participate in SAMS. Those representatives are given formal training by the staff of the U. s Alcohol and Drug Education Center. SAMS participants relay information on referral services regarding personal issues, including substance abuse, to their teammates and other athletes. The student organization has been tremendously successful. Utah s SAMS program was the recipient of an NCAA grant in 1997 for its measures against substance abuse. The grant was one of just 15 nationwide awarded by the NCAA CHOICES program. Another program Bowman directs is the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), which, like SAMS, is comprised of representatives from all of Utah s 18 varsity teams. Participation in the CHAMPS/Life Skills program complements the outstanding educational and athletic experience already firmly in place at Utah. At the U., preparing for success after college is a big part of the game plan. Members of Utah s football team participate in community service activities such as visiting children s hospitals. 24 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

RICE-ECCLES STADIUM RICE-ECCLES STADIUM RICE-ECCLES STADIUM FACTS First Game: Sept. 12, 1998 First Ute Win: Sept. 12, 1998 (45-22 over Louisville) Largest Crowd: 46,768 (Sept. 11, 2003 vs. California) Cost: $50 million Seating Capacity: 45,017 Chair Seats: 16,000 Suites: 25 Turf: FieldTurf RICE-ECCLES STADIUM FUNDING $10 million from private gifts generated through fund-raising efforts $10 million in athletics department bonding $12 million from the University of Utah $8 million from the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Committee Larry H. and Gail Miller donated $1.6 million for a video display board that measures 22-feet- 7-inches by 38-feet and allows for live video of game action, instant replays and graphics. Rice-Eccles Stadium opened for Ute football games in 1998 to rave reviews. Four years later, it made its worldwide television debut when it held the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games. The 1980 Miracle on Ice United States hockey team was on hand to light the free-standing geometric glass cauldron. The international television coverage of Rice-Eccles Stadium allowed the world to see what Utah players, fans and opponents already knew: It is perhaps the most beautiful stadium in the country one whose amenities are enhanced by its 4,600-foot perch in the foothills of the towering Wasatch Mountain Range. The 45,017 seat architectural masterpiece stands on the same ground as its predecessor, Rice Stadium, but the resemblance stops there. Only the south end zone (built in 1982) remains of the old stadium. Two days after Utah concluded its 1997 season with a 31-14 win over Rice on Nov 15, wrecking crews moved in and demolished Rice Stadium on the southwest edge of campus. In its place less than 10 months later rose Rice-Eccles Stadium, an imposing concrete, steel and glass edifice that dominates the Salt Lake skyline. The new, larger stadium has allowed Ute officials to craft an impressive nonconference home schedule. Teams like Arizona, Washington State, California, Oregon, Texas A&M, Louisville and North Carolina have already visited. Coming in the next two years are UCLA and Oregon State. With the high profile opponents have come new attendance marks. Nine crowds have exceeded Rice-Eccles Stadium s official capacity of 45,017. In 2003, the Utes beat California 31-24 before a school-record 46,768 fans and a national ESPN television audience. The 2004 Utes came close to filling the stadium every game, averaging a schoolrecord 44,112 spectators. The stadium opened for business on September 12, 1998 with a game between Utah and Louisville. The Utes trounced the Cardinals 45-22 before 44,112 spectators, a school attendance record at the time. The new edifice took over the grounds once covered by Rice Stadium, namesake of Robert L. Rice, who contributed $1 million to renovate old Ute Stadium in 1972. His monies went to replacing the turf and lighting, and to creating the Scholarship Box. It marked a major restoration of Ute Stadium, built in 1927 as a timber and concrete construction with dirt fill and christened with a 40-6 Utah win over Colorado Mines. Rice Stadium later underwent numerous other facelifts before coming down at the conclusion of the 1997 season. Utah s 1982 game against Brigham Young set the Rice Stadium attendance record when 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 25

RICE-ECCLES STADIUM 36,250 people crammed into a stadium whose official capacity was 32,500. In 1996, Utah Director of Athletics Dr. Chris Hill set the wheels in motion for the construction of a new stadium by initiating a fund-raising campaign and hiring Salt Lake architectural firm FFKR to draw up plans. Hill originally envisioned the project as a three-year undertaking. The Eccles Foundation changed all that. In May 1997, former Ute All-America skier Spence Eccles announced that the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation would contribute $10 million to the construction of a new stadium. Once the lead gift was in place, the time table for the stadium s completion was moved up from three years to just 15 months. The total construction cost ran $50 million, and in less than a year, $20 million in private donations had poured into the stadium project s coffers. Layton Construction began the actual rebuilding and expansion in June 1997. Hindering the process were previously scheduled events, such as the entire 1997 Utah home football season. Despite those impediments, the stadium s progress soon became apparent throughout the valley. One reason was the elevator towers on the west side, which were poured continuously 24 hours a day for seven days, during which time they rose to a height of 177 feet (the equivalent of 14 stories). Not long thereafter, a threestory, glass-enclosed stadium box connected the towers. The stadium box contains the Cleone and Spence Eccles Scholarship Box at its first level, followed by the Suite Level and the Press Level on top. While the imposing towers were the most visible signs of construction, work was also being furiously carried out at ground level. More than 900 construction workers and 45 sub-contractors were employed over the course of the stadium project. Construction workers poured 30,000 cubic yards of concrete to create the footings, foundations, press box towers and bowl seating, and placed 2,470 tons of structural steel and 3.7 million pounds of rebar. Amenities in Rice-Eccles Stadium include 16 concession stands, five ticket offices, four permanent merchandising shops, a first aid room, security office and guest services area. In June 2003, the final piece was put into place when Larry H. and Gail Miller donated $1.6 million for a video display system and new scoreboards. The video display board measures 22-feet-7-inches by 38-feet. The ProStar VideoPlus LED display provides live video of game action, instant replays and graphics. Including a scoreboard display and sponsor panels, the complete south end zone video display system measures 44 by 58 feet. The existing auxiliary scoreboards Suite holders enjoy a pre-game banquet on the first level of the Scholarship Box (seats 450). in the northeast and northwest corners of Rice-Eccles Stadium were also upgraded to LED scoreboards. The crown jewel of Rice-Eccles Stadium is the tri-level stadium box encased behind a 400-square foot expanse of tempered glass. Stadium box ticket holders are treated to a sweeping panoramic view of the Wasatch Mountains to the east and downtown Salt Lake City, the Great Salt Lake and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. On the first level is the Scholarship Box, which seats 450 people and features indoor-outdoor seating. There are also four suites on each end. The main banquet area, which seats 350, is located on this level and services the patrons of the first two levels. The second level is designated entirely for suite holders and contains 17 suites. The suites have a roomy, comfortable seating area and are equipped with televisions and refrigerators. They overlook the field behind a 10 foot high glass wall. The top level features one of the most expansive press areas of any stadium in the nation. The Rice-Eccles Stadium press box can accommodate more than 150 media representatives. The John Mooney Working Press Area, named in honor of the late Ute football writer and Salt Lake Tribune sports editor, has three levels of seating. There are two television 26 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

RICE-ECCLES STADIUM ATTENDANCE RECORDS RICE-ECCLES STADIUM TOP CROWDS 1. California 2003 46,768 2. Brigham Young 1998 45,634 3. Arizona 2005 45,528 4. Texas A&M 2004 45,419 5. Brigham Young 2004 45,326 6. North Carolina 2004 45,319 7. Utah State 1999 45,224 8. Brigham Young 2002 45,167 9. Brigham Young 2000 45,064 10. Oregon 2003 44,676 11. Utah State 2005 44,639 12. Colorado State 2004 44,222 13. Louisville 1998 44,112 14. Air Force 2004 44,043 15. Air Force 2005 41,935 A standing room only crowd of 46,768 saw Utah beat Cal in 2003. It is the largest crowd in school history. SEASON HOME ATTENDANCE AVERAGES 1. 44,112 2004 2. 41,536 2005 2. 41,478 2003 3. 39,249 1999 4. 39,121 2000 5. 39.060 1998 6. 35,429 2002 7. 34,458 2001 8. 32,310 1994 9. 31,654 1996 10. 30,185 1995 Rice-Eccles has a spacious press box that can accommodate 150 media representatives. booths, three radio booths (including the Bill Marcroft Radio Booth, named after the longtime Voice of the Utes ), rooms for the public address and scoreboard operators, a statistics room, a kitchen and a spacious dining area. Overhead, the roof does more than protect occupants from the elements: It can hold 200 television cameras. Clear down at 4,657 feet above sea level is the stadium floor, whose field matches the stadium for its beauty and practicality. FieldTurf, a synthetic product that feels and plays just like natural grass but is much more durable and weather resistant, was installed in time for the 2002 season. The Utes played on natural grass in 2000 and 2001 after experimenting with SportGrass (a hybrid natural grass and artificial turf) from 1995-99. From 1972-95, Rice Stadium had AstroTurf. Utah s home field record on the various surfaces: 237-109-15 on grass, 76-44-1 on artificial turf, 18-10-0 on SportsGrass and 18-4 on FieldTurf. The only thing that survived the first wrecking ball was the south end zone. Built in 1982, the south end zone holds the locker rooms, the Gary L. Crocker Stadium Club suite and a band room. The plaza behind the south end zone was renovated as Olympic Cauldron Park and dedicated on August 21, 2003. The 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games memorial contains the original cauldron that held the Olympic flame during the games; a 6,000 square foot visitor center, which includes a gallery, theater and ticket office; and Hoberman Arch, the famed backdrop for the awards ceremonies held downtown during the Olympics. Hoberman Arch is 75 feet long, 40 feet high and 5 feet wide. MWC STADIUMS BY CAPACITY Brigham Young Edwards Stadium, capacity 64,045 San Diego State Qualcomm Stadium, capacity 54,000 Air Force Falcon Stadium, capacity 46,551 Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium, capacity 45,017 TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium, capacity 44,008 New Mexico University Stadium, capacity 38,634 UNLV Sam Boyd Stadium, capacity 36,800 Colorado State Hughes Stadium, capacity 34,000 Wyoming War Memorial Stadium, capacity 32,580 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 27

FOOTBALL PRACTICE FACILITIES SPENCE ECCLES FIELD HOUSE Groundbreaking: June, 2004 Opened: November, 2004 Cost: $6 million Funding: Private ($2 million from Spence Eccles) Size: 74,000 square feet Field Dimensions: Regulation size Height: 60 feet Surface: FieldTurf Location: Guardsman Way Amenities: Reception area, restrooms, netting and batting cages for softball and baseball MCCARTHEY PRACTICE FIELDS Two regulation sized fields, end-to-end Surface: Natural grass Funding: Private (Thomas K. McCarthey family) 28 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

SMITH ATHLETICS CENTER DEE GLEN SMITH CENTER Opened: Spring of 1991 Location: Guardsman Way Size: 33,000 square feet Contains: Coaches offices, strength/conditioning, training/injury rehabilitation, equipment, meeting rooms, football locker room First Floor Renovation: 2003 Player Lounge Addition: 2004 Locker Room Renovation: 2005 Auditorium Renovation: 2005 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 29

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING UTAH STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Elite training facility Top level coaches Five-member staff includes Director Doug Elisaia 7,500 square foot glass enclosed facility 12 full racks with Olympic platforms Large dumbbell training area complete with 12 0-90 degree incline walk-up benches Large cardiovascular area complete with treadmills, cross trainers, stair steppers and spin bikes. Various hammer strength accessory machines Sports specific strength training equipment that includes two Austin leg drive sleds and two Gilman indoor rambacks. Over 10,000 pounds of bumper plates Over 8,000 pounds of free weights Over 4,000 pounds of dumbbell weights 32 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING DOUG ELISAIA Director of Strength & Conditioning Doug Elisaia is in his first year as director of strength and conditioning at the University of Utah. Elisaia (pronounced ellee-sy-a), a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, spent one year as a Ute assistant before his promotion in January of 2006. He came to Utah after three years at the University of Kentucky, where he was the head baseball and assistant football strength and conditioning coach from 2002-04. Prior to joining the Wildcat staff, Elisaia spent the 2000-01 seasons in a dual capacity at Wayne State as the defensive line coach and football strength and conditioning coach. He served in a similar capacity at McPherson College for the 1998-99 seasons. Elisaia played defensive tackle at Iowa Wesleyan from 1991-95 leading the team in tackles as a senior with 76 and earning NAIA Academic All-America honors. The three-year team captain graduated in 1996 with a bachelor s degree in physical education and a minor in athletic training and coaching. Born in Redwood City, Calif., Elisaia was raised in Pago Pago, American Samoa. As a senior, he was named the American Samoa High School Athletics Association s Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He was recognized by the government of American Samoa as the Outstanding Offensive Lineman at the Samoan Goodwill Games, held in Honolulu. The 34-year-old and his wife Leata have three daughters: Safua, Seleisa and Colleen, and one son, Samuelu. Utah Strength and Conditioning Staff: (Front row, left-right) Jon Webster, Greg Argust. (Back row, left-right) Evan Simon, Annette Poulton, Doug Elisaia (director). 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 33

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING UTAH STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STAFF PRINCIPLES Strength Training The idea is centered on accelerating quicker than our opponent. We will do this by concentrating on quick and explosive lifts, combined with quick and explosive agility, sprint and plyometric drills. Speed Development Each running session will include acceleration drills more than any other drills. The most important aspect of speed development is the athlete must work at maximal effort in each and every drill. Flexibility It is a traditional part of every strength and conditioning program. When the athlete is not able to put a body joint through the proper range of motion, it can affect performance in various ways. Mental Toughness These weight training or conditioning sessions push the body way beyond comfort levels, and in some cases, to utter exhaustion. This allows the student-athlete to develop capacity to push through barriers created by pain and fatigue. Conditioning Conditioning is best obtained by working the energy system with volume. Conditioning should be cycled with light, medium and heavy days to avoid over-training. Recovery is often better than work. Injury Prevention The Utah athlete will be expected to work harder than anyone else when he/she is injured. We will work with the athletic training staff to coordinate efforts to bring the athlete back to the playing field as quickly as possible. Motivating We will coach in a very positive manner, always reinforcing our belief in an athlete as a champion in the making. No one out-works, out-hustles or has more ability than a Utah student-athlete. 34 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING UTAH STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING BEST PERFORMANCES SPRING OF 2006 Brice McCain Derrek Richards Martail Burnett Chet Blasucci 40-Yard Sprint 4.32 Brice McCain 4.41 Derrek Richards 4.50 Sean Smith 4.50 Marquis Wilson 4.51 Darryl Poston Agility 3.95 Derrek Richards 3.96 Mombroso Washington 4.03 Marquis Wilson 4.09 Shaun Harper 4.11 Joe Jiannoni Vertical Jump 40.5 Martail Burnett 39.0 Jarrell Woods 37.5 Darryl Poston 37.5 Joe Jiannoni 36.5 Mike Liti Bench Press 425 Chet Blasucci 415 Tyler Williams 410 Kyle Gunther 410 Kelly Talavou 405 Robert Conley Chet Blasucci Robert Conley Kelly Talavou Bench Press Reps 32 Chet Blasucci 29 Tyler Williams 29 Kelly Talavou 27 Bryce Scanlon 26 Robert Conley 26 Kyle Gunther Squat 655 Robert Conley 565 Jarrell Woods 560 Kyle Gunther 535 Josh Woods Power Clean 335 Kelly Talavou 315 Jason Boone 315 Jason Voss 315 Taylor Miller 315 Paul Soliai 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM 35

U. COMPETITION VENUES UTAH COMPETITION VENUES Rice-Eccles Stadium (football) Huntsman Center (basketball, gymnastics) Crimson Court (volleyball) Ute Softball Field Ute Soccer Field Ute Natatorium (swimming, diving) Eccles Tennis Center Franklin Covey Field (baseball) Ute Baseball Field 36 2006 UTAH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WWW.UTAHUTES.COM