Deseret News writers Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood discuss all things Ute football in the debut episode of the Ute Insiders podcast. Together, they break down the Utes’ season-opening win over in-state foe Weber State and look ahead to this week’s opponent, Northern Illinois. In between, you’ll hear from Ute broadcasting legend Tom Barberi (did you know he started the tailgating tradition at Utah football games?) and catch up with Utah receiver Siaosi Mariner. Former Ute great Scott Mitchell also joins the crew to weigh in on this week's Pac-12 matchups. 

<div>Deseret News writers Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood discuss all things Ute football in the debut episode of the Ute Insiders podcast. Together, they break down the Utes&rsquo; season-opening win over in-state foe Weber State and look ahead to this week&rsquo;s opponent, Northern Illinois.&nbsp;</div>
<div>In between, you&rsquo;ll hear from Ute broadcasting legend Tom Barberi (did you know he started the tailgating tradition at Utah football games?) and catch up with Utah receiver Siaosi Mariner. Former Ute great Scott Mitchell also joins the crew to weigh in on this week's Pac-12 matchups.&nbsp;</div>

Longtime Deseret News Ute beat writer Dirk Facer leads a weekly discussion into the world of University of Utah athletics.

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Are the Utes walking into a trap at Northern Illinois?

The Runnin’ Utes take a bit of momentum with them into the Pac-12 Tournament this week, after knocking off Colorado in the regular-season finale last Saturday. That game showed off the recent resurgence of Both Gach, who sparked Utah to victory over the Buffaloes. Ute Insider Dirk Facer and Mike Sorensen, as well as special guest Andy Sorensen, discuss the Pac-12 Tournament and what Utah needs to accomplish there and their chances of making the NIT, as well as the latest in the Utes’ quarterback battlle in spring camp, and Utah’s ski team defending its national title this week. That and more on this week’s episode.

<p>The Runnin&rsquo; Utes take a bit of momentum with them into the Pac-12 Tournament this week, after knocking off Colorado in the regular-season finale last Saturday. That game showed off the recent resurgence of Both Gach, who sparked Utah to victory over the Buffaloes. Ute Insider Dirk Facer and Mike Sorensen, as well as special guest Andy Sorensen, discuss the Pac-12 Tournament and what Utah needs to accomplish there and their chances of making the NIT, as well as the latest in the Utes&rsquo; quarterback battlle in spring camp, and Utah&rsquo;s ski team defending its national title this week. That and more on this week&rsquo;s episode.</p>

Ute Insiders: Runnin’ Utes head to Las Vegas with some confidence and spring camp continues

It was another disappointing road trip for the Runnin’ Utes, who lost two games in the Bay Area and finished winless away from home in Pac-12 play. On the bright side, football is already back for its annual spring fling. There are a lot of holes to fill on the defensive side, and a starting quarterback position up for grabs. Former Utah football star Steve Tate joins Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Jody Genessy to discuss the basketball struggles, to dissect the Pac-12 Tournament seedings, to chat spring football, and to share the message of The HayesTough Foundation. That and more on this week’s extended episode.

<p>It was another disappointing road trip for the Runnin&rsquo; Utes, who lost two games in the Bay Area and finished winless away from home in Pac-12 play. On the bright side, football is already back for its annual spring fling. There are a lot of holes to fill on the defensive side, and a starting quarterback position up for grabs. Former Utah football star Steve Tate joins Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Jody Genessy to discuss the basketball struggles, to dissect the Pac-12 Tournament seedings, to chat spring football, and to share the message of The HayesTough Foundation. That and more on this week&rsquo;s extended episode.</p>

Former Ute standout Steve Tate stops by for a good conversation and a good cause

It was a mixed bag for the Utes last week, falling to UCLA and knocking off USC. A bright spot for the Utes was the solid play of junior Alfonso Plummer, who has become more of a fixture in the rotation. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Jody Genessy talk about Plummer’s expanded role and look forward to this week’s games at Stanford on Wednesday and Cal Saturday. The duo also talks NFL Scouting Combine, where nine Utes will be showcasing their football wares this week in Indianapolis, and NFL mock drafts. That and more on this week’s episode.

<p>It was a mixed bag for the Utes last week, falling to UCLA and knocking off USC. A bright spot for the Utes was the solid play of junior Alfonso Plummer, who has become more of a fixture in the rotation. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Jody Genessy talk about Plummer&rsquo;s expanded role and look forward to this week&rsquo;s games at Stanford on Wednesday and Cal Saturday. The duo also talks NFL Scouting Combine, where nine Utes will be showcasing their football wares this week in Indianapolis, and NFL mock drafts. That and more on this week&rsquo;s episode.</p>

Are the Utes walking into a trap at Northern Illinois?

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