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Utah’s tight ends and linebackers coaches share insight on their position groups heading into Florida
SALT LAKE CITY – Game week is finally here, and the anticipation is high heading into No. 7 Utah’s season opener at Florida. The Utes and Gators are slated for a 5 p.m. MT start from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3 with the matchup televised on ESPN.
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With the new season comes the return of Coaches’ Corner, as UtahUtes.com visits each week with the football coaching staff for an inside look at position groups across the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham and linebackers coach Colton Swan kick off the series ahead of the matchup with the Gators.
Tight Ends Coach Freddie Whittingham
On entering game week…
“I’m feeling great anticipation. Can’t wait to see these guys on Saturday in Gainesville. I know they’re excited too. I thought Fall camp was successful and that we got done what we needed to get done. All the attention this last week has been turned toward preparing for Florida. Like I tell my guys, we just have to get better every single day with this game plan. I thought we got better today.”
On any particular tight ends who made strides during camp…
“Thomas Yassmin has continued to come along. He was new to football, had never played before he got here, he was a rugby player. He took another big step forward this…
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