The Utah Blockcast

The fellas got together to discuss Andy Ludwig's resignation as offensive coordinator at Utah. They dive into their immediate thoughts and reactions, before hitting on some of the issues that have plagued the offense this season. Given the struggles of the offense this season, the move is not surprising. However, Ludwig should be remembered for more than this and last season. 

Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs Insider Podcast joined the podcast to provide an in-depth look at the Horned Frogs. 

KSL Sports' Steve Bartle and star defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa got back in the booth after a two-week hiatus. A lot of the talk centered on the process of righting the ship, turning the page, refreshing the mindsets, and reigniting the belief in and within this team after the last two weeks. 

On Monday, it was announced that Cam Rising's season has come to an end. This also very well could be the end of his career with Utah. The fellas discuss all things Rising and the unceremonious conclusion to his 2024 season, perhaps even career. That also means Isaac Wilson is the next man up. There are reasons to be optimistic and the three discuss all things in Wilson's transition to QB1. 

After talking through the happenings in one of the greatest weekends of college football for the first ten minutes of the episode, the crew dives into the injury situation with Cam Rising. There's a lot to dissect and hopefully, there are things that alleviate some frustrations around the situation. After roughly fifty minutes of discussion, the three dive into the matchup with Arizona State.&nbsp...

Breaking down the frustration from Utah's loss to Arizona on Saturday night, including the quarterback injury situation. Where should the blame mostly fall with this loss? Was it defense, QB play, or coaching failures? 

KSL Sports' Steve Bartle and Utah defensive tackle Keanu Tanuavasa are back at it for their week five conversation. The two get right to it and dissect Utah's 22-19 victory over Oklahoma State including the environment, limiting the Cowboys' rushing attack, believing in Isaac Wilson, and the true team win dynamic, etc. The Teammate Shoutout (25:00). Quick Q&A (28:30). This week's Nu Motivation...

Utah picked up a big win on the road against Oklahoma State. Tyson, Cam, and Steve discuss all things about the game and the impact of Utah's win. Plus a quick recap of other games in the Big 12 this past weekend (52:00). 

KSL Sports Steve Bartle and Utah defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa are back it for week four. The two break down last week's performance against Utah State. They go through a brief Q&A session. Look ahead to Oklahoma State. And finish with a motivational message for the week. 

The crew is back to talk all things Battle of the Brothers. Offensive takeaways, primarily centered around Isaac Wilson (8:00). Eventually the Utah defense is brought up (31:00). Through three games, what have we learned about Utah (41:00). Talking Oklahoma State and the rest of the Big 12 from week three (54:00). 

WARNING - PLEASE KEEP VOLUME DOWN (Even after post-recording editing, Bartle's mic is too hot) Utah Football defensive tackle Keanu Tanuavasa and KSL Sports' Steve Bartle are back at it again this week. The two discuss the impactful play- among other things- of fellow defensive linemen Van Fillinger and Simote Pepa. They address the elephant in the room with Tanuvasa and hit on several other topic...

Its Cam and Steve for this one, Tyson in a corner somewhere sulking after a Raiders loss. The two talk a lot about Utah's quarterback situation with Cam Rising and Isaac Wilson. Starting with the play Rising suffered the injury and the aftermath of the injury (5:45). Wilson owning his play and the need to be ready (19:00). This is a big learning process for Wilson, be patient (24:15). Need more pa...

The Utah Blockcast has made a big addition as Utah Football defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa has officially joined the squad. Before the interview, Bartle provides a brief rundown of his three keys to the Baylor-Utah game. 

The fellas are back after a great Labor Day weekend of college football. They open up by talking about what stood out to them in week one of college football (5:00). Stock up or stock down, what are we buying and selling in college football (14:30). Some thoughts on the Big 12 in week one (25:30). Then the crew dives into Utah Football and the season-opening win against SUU (37:30). Did you guys w...

The crew is back at it and it's Game Week! A brief rundown on the must knows of Southern Utah (9:00). Is DeLane Fitzgerald overlooking Utah by saying their season starts Friday (13:20)? Then the three discuss what position groups they are most interested in watching on Thursday (15:00); the individual players that will have their attention (25:00); what makes this game a success or failure for Uta...

A quick but somewhat throrough rundown of the storylines from fall camp. The backup quarterback battle and Isaac Wilson's emergence (3:00). The running back competition and hierarchy (17:00). Caleb Lohner & Dorian Singer (25:00). Then the fellas conduct The 2024 Season Fantasy Draft (38:00). This is a three-round fantasy draft where they will choose, essentially anything -and we mean anything-...

What’s the latest in the backup quarterback battle? (5:00) Is Mike Mitchell going to beat out Micah Bernard and everyone else? (13:30) Just how deep is this tight end room? (18:15) Some pleasant surprises along the offensive line? (24:45) How are things shaking out in the defensive secondary? (32:10) Previewing Aaron Dunn and Nathan Tilmon commitments. (38:43)

Football is just around the corner, which means the crew is back and ready for another season of Utah football. This season will include a lot "news" for Utah. It's a new conference, which means new opponents, which means new game plans, as well as a number of new players. Utah is one of the top contenders going into the Big 12 Conference, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. There are al...

The group discusses the weekend that was that featured star quarterback Cameron Rising's announcement that he will return for 2024. They hit on the Arizona loss that was. While also hit on what it means that the Colorado game this weekend is also the last Pac-12 game as members of the conference and what it's meant to be in a Power Conference for Utah.

The crew jokes around a little bit before diving into the 35-28 loss to the Washington Huskies. There were some positives from the game and as well as concerns.

The recorded Sunday morning to discuss Utah's emphatic 55-3 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils. They discuss a number of things from the game, they also hit on other topics such as Alex Grinch and when he would be fired (we were beat to the punch by the actual news before hitting publish on the episode), as well as a lot of talk about the Washington Huskies.

The crew wastes no time and gets right into discussing the Oregon-Utah game, specifically what went wrong... so there was a lot to discuss. There is still plenty to play for and plenty of reason to be optimistic with Utah over the final four games. Finally, Brandon Rose, do we see him or not?

The crew talk all things Utah after getting the 34-32 win over the USC Trojans. Can they continue to ride this wave? Does it crash? Sione Vaki's presence on offense and Bryson Barnes improvements at quarterback. Utah can get back to the Pac-12 championship game.

The gang get back together to discuss top three halloween candy. The impact of potential redshirts for Cameron Rising & Brant Kuithe. Why does it feel like punting on the season, even though this team is 5-1 and starting to get their act together offensively? Sione Vaki is him. Sione Is Him. SionHE IS HIM. Resetting the Pac-12, which is wide open but the Beavers have the easiest schedule.

The crew is back at it discussing takeaways from the weekend that was in college football. All things Cameron Rising and the QB situation. Resetting the picture in the Pac-12.