Greetings from Salt Lake

[LkvlleUNDFan]

I know I'm late getting to this, but I just wouldn't feel right if I didn't give a big shoutout to the Utah Utes fans.

My wife and I had a chance to meet and talk with a number of Utes fans before, during, and after the game and I'm not exaggerating at all to say that it was truly an uplifting experience. Walking through the tailgate lot before the game we had numerous people approach us to thank us for coming, to offer food, to tell stories (a few transplanted North Dakotans, etc.), and to offer us drinks. Too many drinks. I had to accept a few (just to be polite, of course...) but if I had accepted them all I never would have made it to the game.

The fans were gracious, welcoming - and knowledgeable. They knew our team, commented on our strong running game and defense, and were truly concerned about how their team would perform against the Hawks. Even after the game, we had multiple people make positive comments about the team and how good they looked, and that we'd win a lot of games in the Big Sky this year. Several went out of their way to mention Keaton Studsrud and what a heady and effective player he was.

So, thanks, Utes fans - for making our trip to Utah an amazing experience - despite the verdict on the scoreboard.

[UNDColorado]

4 hours ago, LkvlleUNDFan said:

I know I'm late getting to this, but I just wouldn't feel right if I didn't give a big shoutout to the Utah Utes fans.

My wife and I had a chance to meet and talk with a number of Utes fans before, during, and after the game and I'm not exaggerating at all to say that it was truly an uplifting experience. Walking through the tailgate lot before the game we had numerous people approach us to thank us for coming, to offer food, to tell stories (a few transplanted North Dakotans, etc.), and to offer us drinks. Too many drinks. I had to accept a few (just to be polite, of course...) but if I had accepted them all I never would have made it to the game.

The fans were gracious, welcoming - and knowledgeable. They knew our team, commented on our strong running game and defense, and were truly concerned about how their team would perform against the Hawks. Even after the game, we had multiple people make positive comments about the team and how good they looked, and that we'd win a lot of games in the Big Sky this year. Several went out of their way to mention Keaton Studsrud and what a heady and effective player he was.

So, thanks, Utes fans - for making our trip to Utah an amazing experience - despite the verdict on the scoreboard.

Exact same experience for me as well and I would go back in a heartbeat if we ever play them again.

[BarnWinterSportsEngelstad]

11 minutes ago, UNDColorado said:

Exact same experience for me as well and I would go back in a heartbeat if we ever play them again.

Envy you guys, that sounds like it would of been an amazing trip. Way to support UND!

[UNDColorado]

14 hours ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said:

Envy you guys, that sounds like it would of been an amazing trip. Way to support UND!

Was an easy 7 hour drive for me through some beautiful country. Also, In-N-Out Burger did was awesome!

[Nodak78]

This Utah plays San Jose State.  betting line Utah -27.   Why didn't UND get +27. 

[RavenousUte]

5 hours ago, Nodak78 said:

This Utah plays San Jose State.  betting line Utah -27.   Why didn't UND get +27. 

UND is the better team.

[Longtime fan]

1 hour ago, RavenousUte said:

UND is the better team.

Would be nice if they were on the schedule this year for a chance at paybacks after the 2014 drubbing  

 

Have the say...your utes team is very impressive. You guys control the line and that offense once everyone gels!!  Look out.  Hope you guys stay healthy and make some noise