PROVO, Utah-As BYU football commenced fall practice Wednesday, head coach Kalani Sitake said there were some “really good things” citing the players’ enthusiasm and work ethic during the off-season and confirming such things were apparent.
Sitake said the emphasis for rising-star sophomore quarterback Zach Wilson is “getting his legs back.”
Sitake confirmed the Cougars went indoors because it started to rain outside and that he hopes the rain assists with combating the fires nearby (the Alaska fire near Springville).
Wilson confirmed his shoulder is “solid” after he was cleared to practice following an injury.
Wilson lauded the offensive line, tailbacks and receivers for all “buying in” during the off-season.
He also said it was “huge for me and huge for the line and huge for the entire team” that he has had extra time in offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes’ system.
SALT LAKE CITY-The Utah Utes began their fall practices Wednesday amid intermittently rainy skies. It was confirmed that sophomore defensive back Bronson Boyd will now wear #8, sophomore running back Devin Brumfield will wear #6 and junior defensive back Nygel King will wear #16.
Freshman quarterback Jayden Clemons will switch to defensive back and freshman defensive lineman Falcon Kaumatule will switch to the offensive line.
Head coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has made a few tweaks to the Utes’ playbook since his first stint with the program (2005-2008).
Whittingham is also pleased with the Utes’ depth at tailback, where Utah is deeper than they have been in years.
He lauded the efforts of freshman backs Micah Bernard and Jordan Wilmore, while junior back Devonta’e Henry-Cole and Brumfield are also in the mix.
Senior tailback Zack Moss said the Utes still view themselves as underdogs concerning the hype the program is receiving at this stage from the media.
Senior quarterback Tyler Huntley said he feels that he fits “pretty well” into Ludwig’s system and that the offense is still progressing at this stage.
Utah State commences fall practice Thursday, Weber State on Friday and Southern Utah University on Saturday.
