University of Utah NCAA News

Utah quarterback Brian Johnson loves his Sugar Bowl MVP award and, contrary to what they say, evidently the Utes' bosses like the BCS, too.

Wide receiver Bradon Godfrey #81 of the Utah Utes catches a 22-yard pass in front of safety Rashad Johnson #49 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first quarter during the 75th Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 2, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Wide receiver Brent Casteel #5 of the Utah Utes celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 31-17 during the 75th Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 2, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Corbin Louks is pretty determined about his future. The only University of Utah quarterback with NCAA experience plans to be the Utes' next starter.

A few years ago, the state of Utah's college football programs were up in the air.

Published: Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:45 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 29, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. This is the fifth in a 25-part series exploring the Gatorsports.com preseason poll of the top teams in college football.

After helping the Utah Utes go undefeated and win the Sugar Bowl last season, what can Clear Creek grad Jereme Brooks do for an encore? Well for one, the junior receiver is hopeful the team can accomplish the same feat and perhaps get into the national championship hunt this season.

Wake Forest forward James Johnson will attend the NBA draft in New York City on Thursday night, with other projected lottery picks.

THE GOOD NEWS: Utah 's five-member signing class was recently rated third-best among all mid-major programs by Scouts, Inc.

He's got the height. At 7-foot-2, there's no question about that. But can he play in the NBA? Luke Nevill thinks he can, and - equipped with something of a secret weapon - he's spent the past month or so trying to prove just that to teams around the league.

University of Pittsburgh swingman Sam Young headlines a group of six NBA Draft prospects scheduled to work out for the Jazz on Saturday, and 7-foot-2 University of Utah center Luke Nevill is among those slated to visit with the team Sunday.

PATRICK Mills and Joe Ingles are among four Australian Boomers hoping to be scooped up in next week's NBA draft.

Gary Wilkinson is old. At least that's what his official age tells you. But in terms of basketball age, the Utah State grad is a young and developing player who hopes to show an NBA team or two he's got what it takes to deserve a roster spot.

The expression 'Go West, young man,' really means something for Eric Dago from Houston Westside and Jarrad Stewart from Pearland, both of whom have decided to continue their football careers at the University of Utah.

Utah All-America gymnast Kristina Baskett has been named a first-team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American. Baskett, who won second-team honors as a junior in 2008, becomes the 15th first-team Academic All-American in school history and the second this year--joining Ute kicker/punter Louie Sakoda.

A group of nine guys entered a room at Athlon 's offices in Nashville in April, gathered around a big white board with the names of teams and conferences written on it and zeroed in on the ACC.

Sean Smith smiles big and laughs big and - here's the really fun part - talks big.

It will be a busy summer for Bradon Godfrey . The former Layton High athlete, who went on to earn football honors at Southern Utah and the University of Utah, signed a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday.

The Atlanta Falcons today signed undrafted free agent Bradon Godfrey. Godfrey, 6-3, 197 pounds, caught 128 receptions for 1,440 yards and eight touchdowns in 36 career games at the University of Utah.

Paul Kruger was drafted with the 57th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. At 6-foot-4, 265 pounds, not only is Kruger a big, physical player, he also has one of the most intriguing stories in the NFL... by Benjamin Butanis 12 reads Paul Kruger was drafted with the 57th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.