[61_Shasta]

Hi all, Ute fan here with a few suggestions on things to do, places to eat and how to get around Salt Lake City if you haven’t been here before.  For those of you that have been here, there are some new ways of getting around.
Getting to downtown from the airport is considerably easier now than it was back in 2013 as the Green Line light rail line is now open from the airport to downtown.  It’s easy to catch just south of terminal one and takes about 15 minutes to get into downtown.

Don’t bother with airport hotels.  They’re too far out of downtown to justify what you’ll save. Downtown I would recommend the Monaco.  Grand America is the high end, the Peery is a cool old hotel.  Hilton, Marriott, etc., are downtown also

To get to the game use UTA’s Trax light rail line.  Parking lots are virtually all reserved on gameday.  Street parking in the neighborhoods is a hassle and a hike.  Catch the Red Line University train at Courthouse station which is between 4th and 5th South.  It’s walkable from most downtown hotels or just hop on a Draper or West Valley train to Courthouse.  Additionally, on gameday your game ticket is your UTA fare on Trax, FrontRunner heavy rail and all buses.  It’s a great way to sightsee for free if you want.

I’ve found myself a little long in the tooth for the bar scene anymore but some of my favorites are Gracie's, The Green Pig as well as the craft cocktail Bar-X and its neighbor Beer Bar. Lumpy's is the flagship Ute bar and is amenable to all visiting fans. If you're wearing your school gear don't be surprised if you get at least one drink bought for you. If you're a dueling pianos kind of person Keys on Main is a fun destination.

Restaurants run the range from taco carts to five-star dining at the Grand America. Some personal favorites are Market Street/Oyster Bar, Bambara and Valter’s Oesteria. If you go there you’ll understand why I tell people you don’t meet Valter, you experience Valter. Mexican fan that loves moles? Head for the Red Iguana or Red Iguana 2, both of which are easily accessible on the Trax green line. I still love the fare at the Tin Angel and at Tony Caputo's Market and Deli but if you go to either one consider using a car service. Unfortunately, the homeless population in that neighborhood has exploded as have crime rates.

It's hard to say that there's anything that you'd consider "must-do" in Salt Lake City.  Whether you're LDS or not Temple Square is an interesting tour.  The state capital is a short (and free) bus ride up Capitol Hill. The Gateway is on the west side of downtown and City Creek Center on the east if you're into shopping.  If you have some extra time make a run to Park City. It’s about a half hour drive or you can ride the PC/SLC connect.  The food in PC is good, and the bars are fun. No Name Saloon is a favorite. Also, Oktoberfest is in full swing at Snowbird resort and yes, there is beer. Lots & lots of beer.

Most alumni tailgates are held on the west side of Guardsman Way by the new football facility. Hopefully you'll have an opportunity to stop by the Guardsman tailgate lot directly east and have some pregame fun with us. If you have your own food to cook you'll no doubt find many camps that will let you use their grill.
Most any of the Ute fans you'll find posting here will be happy to make suggestions, offer any help or answer any questions you may have about your trip. Here's hoping it's a good one and above all a safe one however you travel to SLC! Please send me a message if you have any questions about your visit to Salt Lake City, tailgating or anything else.

[61_Shasta]

Hi all, Ute fan here with a few suggestions on things to do, places to eat and how to get around Salt Lake City if you haven’t been here before.  For those of you that have been here, there are some new ways of getting around.
Getting to downtown from the airport is considerably easier now than it was back in 2013 as the Green Line light rail line is now open from the airport to downtown.  It’s easy to catch just south of terminal one and takes about 15 minutes to get into downtown.

Don’t bother with airport hotels.  They’re too far out of downtown to justify what you’ll save. Downtown I would recommend the Monaco.  Grand America is the high end, the Peery is a cool old hotel.  Hilton, Marriott, etc., are downtown also

To get to the game use UTA’s Trax light rail line.  Parking lots are virtually all reserved on gameday.  Street parking in the neighborhoods is a hassle and a hike.  Catch the Red Line University train at Courthouse station which is between 4th and 5th South.  It’s walkable from most downtown hotels or just hop on a Draper or West Valley train to Courthouse.  Additionally, on gameday your game ticket is your UTA fare on Trax, FrontRunner heavy rail and all buses.  It’s a great way to sightsee for free if you want.

I’ve found myself a little long in the tooth for the bar scene anymore but some of my favorites are Gracie's, The Green Pig as well as the craft cocktail Bar-X and its neighbor Beer Bar. Lumpy's is the flagship Ute bar and is amenable to all visiting fans. If you're wearing your school gear don't be surprised if you get at least one drink bought for you. If you're a dueling pianos kind of person Keys on Main is a fun destination.

Restaurants run the range from taco carts to five-star dining at the Grand America. Some personal favorites are Market Street/Oyster Bar, Bambara and Valter’s Oesteria. If you go there you’ll understand why I tell people you don’t meet Valter, you experience Valter. Mexican fan that loves moles? Head for the Red Iguana or Red Iguana 2, both of which are easily accessible on the Trax green line. I still love the fare at the Tin Angel and at Tony Caputo's Market and Deli but if you go to either one consider using a car service. Unfortunately, the homeless population in that neighborhood has exploded as have crime rates.

It's hard to say that there's anything that you'd consider "must-do" in Salt Lake City.  Whether you're LDS or not Temple Square is an interesting tour.  The state capital is a short (and free) bus ride up Capitol Hill. The Gateway is on the west side of downtown and City Creek Center on the east if you're into shopping.  If you have some extra time make a run to Park City. It’s about a half hour drive or you can ride the PC/SLC connect.  The food in PC is good, and the bars are fun. No Name Saloon is a favorite. Also, Oktoberfest is in full swing at Snowbird resort and yes, there is beer. Lots & lots of beer.

Most alumni tailgates are held on the west side of Guardsman Way by the new football facility. Hopefully you'll have an opportunity to stop by the Guardsman tailgate lot directly east and have some pregame fun with us. If you have your own food to cook you'll no doubt find many camps that will let you use their grill.
Most any of the Ute fans you'll find posting here will be happy to make suggestions, offer any help or answer any questions you may have about your trip. Here's hoping it's a good one and above all a safe one however you travel to SLC! Please send me a message if you have any questions about your visit to Salt Lake City, tailgating or anything else.

[BrevinsBest]

No recommendation for Moochies Meatballs?

[BrevinsBest]

No recommendation for Moochies Meatballs?

[61_Shasta]

Moochie's Philly is great and their meatballs are also. Overall though, I'd give the top sandwich recommendation to Tony Caputo's Deli with Siegfried's a close second.

Feldman's is excellent also if you get out of downtown.

[61_Shasta]

Moochie's Philly is great and their meatballs are also. Overall though, I'd give the top sandwich recommendation to Tony Caputo's Deli with Siegfried's a close second.

Feldman's is excellent also if you get out of downtown.

[martyup]

Thanks Shasta.  Good to hear from you again.  I've moved from Cedar City, Utah, to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, so I can now root against Utah without guilt.  Stanford has some redemption motivation against the Utes.  However, Stanford is not playing as tough as they were the last two times these teams met.  Hopefully, Utah has also dropped off a bit.  We'll see on Saturday.  Keep it safe my friend.

[martyup]

Thanks Shasta.  Good to hear from you again.  I've moved from Cedar City, Utah, to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, so I can now root against Utah without guilt.  Stanford has some redemption motivation against the Utes.  However, Stanford is not playing as tough as they were the last two times these teams met.  Hopefully, Utah has also dropped off a bit.  We'll see on Saturday.  Keep it safe my friend.

[SF_Cardinal_Fan]

Hi all, Ute fan here with a few suggestions on things to do, places to eat and how to get around Salt Lake City if you haven’t been here before.  For those of you that have been here, there are some new ways of getting around.
Getting to downtown from the airport is considerably easier now than it was back in 2013 as the Green Line light rail line is now open from the airport to downtown.  It’s easy to catch just south of terminal one and takes about 15 minutes to get into downtown.

Don’t bother with airport hotels.  They’re too far out of downtown to justify what you’ll save. Downtown I would recommend the Monaco.  Grand America is the high end, the Peery is a cool old hotel.  Hilton, Marriott, etc., are downtown also

To get to the game use UTA’s Trax light rail line.  Parking lots are virtually all reserved on gameday.  Street parking in the neighborhoods is a hassle and a hike.  Catch the Red Line University train at Courthouse station which is between 4th and 5th South.  It’s walkable from most downtown hotels or just hop on a Draper or West Valley train to Courthouse.  Additionally, on gameday your game ticket is your UTA fare on Trax, FrontRunner heavy rail and all buses.  It’s a great way to sightsee for free if you want.

I’ve found myself a little long in the tooth for the bar scene anymore but some of my favorites are Gracie's, The Green Pig as well as the craft cocktail Bar-X and its neighbor Beer Bar. Lumpy's is the flagship Ute bar and is amenable to all visiting fans. If you're wearing your school gear don't be surprised if you get at least one drink bought for you. If you're a dueling pianos kind of person Keys on Main is a fun destination.

Restaurants run the range from taco carts to five-star dining at the Grand America. Some personal favorites are Market Street/Oyster Bar, Bambara and Valter’s Oesteria. If you go there you’ll understand why I tell people you don’t meet Valter, you experience Valter. Mexican fan that loves moles? Head for the Red Iguana or Red Iguana 2, both of which are easily accessible on the Trax green line. I still love the fare at the Tin Angel and at Tony Caputo's Market and Deli but if you go to either one consider using a car service. Unfortunately, the homeless population in that neighborhood has exploded as have crime rates.

It's hard to say that there's anything that you'd consider "must-do" in Salt Lake City.  Whether you're LDS or not Temple Square is an interesting tour.  The state capital is a short (and free) bus ride up Capitol Hill. The Gateway is on the west side of downtown and City Creek Center on the east if you're into shopping.  If you have some extra time make a run to Park City. It’s about a half hour drive or you can ride the PC/SLC connect.  The food in PC is good, and the bars are fun. No Name Saloon is a favorite. Also, Oktoberfest is in full swing at Snowbird resort and yes, there is beer. Lots & lots of beer.

Most alumni tailgates are held on the west side of Guardsman Way by the new football facility. Hopefully you'll have an opportunity to stop by the Guardsman tailgate lot directly east and have some pregame fun with us. If you have your own food to cook you'll no doubt find many camps that will let you use their grill.
Most any of the Ute fans you'll find posting here will be happy to make suggestions, offer any help or answer any questions you may have about your trip. Here's hoping it's a good one and above all a safe one however you travel to SLC! Please send me a message if you have any questions about your visit to Salt Lake City, tailgating or anything else.

Very nice  post , thank you  :)
I am curious what kind of attendance numbers do Stanford fans achieve for a Stanford-Utah game ?

[SF_Cardinal_Fan]

Hi all, Ute fan here with a few suggestions on things to do, places to eat and how to get around Salt Lake City if you haven’t been here before.  For those of you that have been here, there are some new ways of getting around.
Getting to downtown from the airport is considerably easier now than it was back in 2013 as the Green Line light rail line is now open from the airport to downtown.  It’s easy to catch just south of terminal one and takes about 15 minutes to get into downtown.

Don’t bother with airport hotels.  They’re too far out of downtown to justify what you’ll save. Downtown I would recommend the Monaco.  Grand America is the high end, the Peery is a cool old hotel.  Hilton, Marriott, etc., are downtown also

To get to the game use UTA’s Trax light rail line.  Parking lots are virtually all reserved on gameday.  Street parking in the neighborhoods is a hassle and a hike.  Catch the Red Line University train at Courthouse station which is between 4th and 5th South.  It’s walkable from most downtown hotels or just hop on a Draper or West Valley train to Courthouse.  Additionally, on gameday your game ticket is your UTA fare on Trax, FrontRunner heavy rail and all buses.  It’s a great way to sightsee for free if you want.

I’ve found myself a little long in the tooth for the bar scene anymore but some of my favorites are Gracie's, The Green Pig as well as the craft cocktail Bar-X and its neighbor Beer Bar. Lumpy's is the flagship Ute bar and is amenable to all visiting fans. If you're wearing your school gear don't be surprised if you get at least one drink bought for you. If you're a dueling pianos kind of person Keys on Main is a fun destination.

Restaurants run the range from taco carts to five-star dining at the Grand America. Some personal favorites are Market Street/Oyster Bar, Bambara and Valter’s Oesteria. If you go there you’ll understand why I tell people you don’t meet Valter, you experience Valter. Mexican fan that loves moles? Head for the Red Iguana or Red Iguana 2, both of which are easily accessible on the Trax green line. I still love the fare at the Tin Angel and at Tony Caputo's Market and Deli but if you go to either one consider using a car service. Unfortunately, the homeless population in that neighborhood has exploded as have crime rates.

It's hard to say that there's anything that you'd consider "must-do" in Salt Lake City.  Whether you're LDS or not Temple Square is an interesting tour.  The state capital is a short (and free) bus ride up Capitol Hill. The Gateway is on the west side of downtown and City Creek Center on the east if you're into shopping.  If you have some extra time make a run to Park City. It’s about a half hour drive or you can ride the PC/SLC connect.  The food in PC is good, and the bars are fun. No Name Saloon is a favorite. Also, Oktoberfest is in full swing at Snowbird resort and yes, there is beer. Lots & lots of beer.

Most alumni tailgates are held on the west side of Guardsman Way by the new football facility. Hopefully you'll have an opportunity to stop by the Guardsman tailgate lot directly east and have some pregame fun with us. If you have your own food to cook you'll no doubt find many camps that will let you use their grill.
Most any of the Ute fans you'll find posting here will be happy to make suggestions, offer any help or answer any questions you may have about your trip. Here's hoping it's a good one and above all a safe one however you travel to SLC! Please send me a message if you have any questions about your visit to Salt Lake City, tailgating or anything else.

Very nice  post , thank you  :)
I am curious what kind of attendance numbers do Stanford fans achieve for a Stanford-Utah game ?

[Bruce Wang]

Welcome back, Shasta!  Can we get your summary on what we should expect from the Utes?

[Bruce Wang]

Welcome back, Shasta!  Can we get your summary on what we should expect from the Utes?

[Trevmiesterj]

I haven't been to too many Pac-12 stadiums but wouldn't be surprised if Rice-Eccles was considered one of the best; just well done from the size, sight lines, concessions and access.  I was there in 2013 watching Stanford lose by six with a chance at the end for the win and still enjoyed the experience immensely.  The Utah fans were passionate and polite and the tail gating scene beforehand was fantastic, especially the myriad of Ute themed classic trailers and vehicles.

I had planned to go to SLC Saturday but a wedding in Boise is keeping me in Idaho.  If you have a chance to attend a game there I highly recommend it.

[Trevmiesterj]

I haven't been to too many Pac-12 stadiums but wouldn't be surprised if Rice-Eccles was considered one of the best; just well done from the size, sight lines, concessions and access.  I was there in 2013 watching Stanford lose by six with a chance at the end for the win and still enjoyed the experience immensely.  The Utah fans were passionate and polite and the tail gating scene beforehand was fantastic, especially the myriad of Ute themed classic trailers and vehicles.

I had planned to go to SLC Saturday but a wedding in Boise is keeping me in Idaho.  If you have a chance to attend a game there I highly recommend it.

[61_Shasta]

I haven't been to too many Pac-12 stadiums but wouldn't be surprised if Rice-Eccles was considered one of the best; just well done from the size, sight lines, concessions and access.  I was there in 2013 watching Stanford lose by six with a chance at the end for the win and still enjoyed the experience immensely.  The Utah fans were passionate and polite and the tail gating scene beforehand was fantastic, especially the myriad of Ute themed classic trailers and vehicles.

I had planned to go to SLC Saturday but a wedding in Boise is keeping me in Idaho.  If you have a chance to attend a game there I highly recommend it.

Sorry to hear that. We were looking forward to seeing you and your son again. I can only imagine how much he's grown since your visit.

[61_Shasta]

I haven't been to too many Pac-12 stadiums but wouldn't be surprised if Rice-Eccles was considered one of the best; just well done from the size, sight lines, concessions and access.  I was there in 2013 watching Stanford lose by six with a chance at the end for the win and still enjoyed the experience immensely.  The Utah fans were passionate and polite and the tail gating scene beforehand was fantastic, especially the myriad of Ute themed classic trailers and vehicles.

I had planned to go to SLC Saturday but a wedding in Boise is keeping me in Idaho.  If you have a chance to attend a game there I highly recommend it.

Sorry to hear that. We were looking forward to seeing you and your son again. I can only imagine how much he's grown since your visit.

[61_Shasta]

Welcome back, Shasta!  Can we get your summary on what we should expect from the Utes?

Hi Publius,

Always good to interact with Stanford fans. What to expect is once again a difficult thing to say but here's my best guess. The one thing I do know for a fact is that those of you who do make the trip will have some amazing weather to explore the Wasatch. High of 72 and sunny on Saturday. And I wish it was a 1:00 game. That I do know.

Now on to things I can only claim to think.  From what I've seen, this year is the best example of why I wish we played each other every year. Stanford likes to line up and smash the ball through its opponents. Utah's golden rule is, "above all stop the run". It will be interesting to see this matchup on Saturday.  Utah has the talent and the depth to line up a 5 and even 6 man front when Stanford goes with its jumbo formation even with DE Kylie Fitts likely out for the game. He had an ankle rolled on against UA and it looked like at least a 3-5 week injury. Additionally your WRs are very good at blocking for the run game however I do think that Utah's physical CBs can decrease that efficiency.

Now on to stuff I really don't know. Utah's offense. The new (again) OC, Troy Taylor, has really mixed things up this year. Utah has always been a run first offense even in the two years of Urban Meyer. Armand Shyne was on track to be the best candidate at RB but suffered a broken arm in fall camp and  is now officially red shirting the year. I would be very surprised if QB Tyler Huntley plays this week having injured his throwing shoulder at UA. Assuming that Huntley doesn't play his backup is Troy Williams who was last year's starter leading Utah to 9 wins. #1 RB Zack Moss has been efficient but not dominant this year. Moss is the fastest of the trio of backs but shows his inexperience often, most notoriously missing open holes. Troy McCormick is the #2 back but is more of a receiving back than a runner. The third back, Devonte Henry-Cole shows the most promise but has one fatal flaw in the Whittingham model: He can't pass block therefore he is rarely seen.  The receiving corps is the best I've seen at Utah being led by Darren Carrington who transferred from Oregon. McCormick is occasionally used as a slot receiver as well.  The O-line put four linemen into the NFL last year including Garrett Bolles who is starting for the Broncos and Isaac Asiata who starts for the Dolphins. The replacements are performing well but that's a lot of talent to lose. I think that's another reason rushing is down this year.

Lastly back to something I do know. Special teams have been special so far. K Matt Gay is a transfer from Utah Valley's soccer team. Gay is 14/14 on FGs & 14/14 on Xps which is excellent however it also points out that Utah has had red zone issues. Gay hit a 56 yarder against SJSU that hit the Allstate logo on the net. I do think it would have been good from 7-8 yards longer. Reigning Ray Guy Award winner Mitch Wishnowsky is a true field flipper and can make a ball die on the field as nicely as I could only hope to hit my pitching wedge. The week link in the group is the long snapper Alex Whittingham. As in Kyle Alexander Whittingham, Coach Whitt's son. If Alex continues to struggle look to TE Harrison Handley to move to the LS position. Handley was originally thought to be the first team LS but emerged as the #1 TE on the offense.

OK, once again probably way too long and who knows what will happen. It says a lot about Stanford that the Vegas line has moved to Utah +6.5 at home. Obviously a lot of well earned and well deserved respect for the Cardinal.

[61_Shasta]

Welcome back, Shasta!  Can we get your summary on what we should expect from the Utes?

Hi Publius,

Always good to interact with Stanford fans. What to expect is once again a difficult thing to say but here's my best guess. The one thing I do know for a fact is that those of you who do make the trip will have some amazing weather to explore the Wasatch. High of 72 and sunny on Saturday. And I wish it was a 1:00 game. That I do know.

Now on to things I can only claim to think.  From what I've seen, this year is the best example of why I wish we played each other every year. Stanford likes to line up and smash the ball through its opponents. Utah's golden rule is, "above all stop the run". It will be interesting to see this matchup on Saturday.  Utah has the talent and the depth to line up a 5 and even 6 man front when Stanford goes with its jumbo formation even with DE Kylie Fitts likely out for the game. He had an ankle rolled on against UA and it looked like at least a 3-5 week injury. Additionally your WRs are very good at blocking for the run game however I do think that Utah's physical CBs can decrease that efficiency.

Now on to stuff I really don't know. Utah's offense. The new (again) OC, Troy Taylor, has really mixed things up this year. Utah has always been a run first offense even in the two years of Urban Meyer. Armand Shyne was on track to be the best candidate at RB but suffered a broken arm in fall camp and  is now officially red shirting the year. I would be very surprised if QB Tyler Huntley plays this week having injured his throwing shoulder at UA. Assuming that Huntley doesn't play his backup is Troy Williams who was last year's starter leading Utah to 9 wins. #1 RB Zack Moss has been efficient but not dominant this year. Moss is the fastest of the trio of backs but shows his inexperience often, most notoriously missing open holes. Troy McCormick is the #2 back but is more of a receiving back than a runner. The third back, Devonte Henry-Cole shows the most promise but has one fatal flaw in the Whittingham model: He can't pass block therefore he is rarely seen.  The receiving corps is the best I've seen at Utah being led by Darren Carrington who transferred from Oregon. McCormick is occasionally used as a slot receiver as well.  The O-line put four linemen into the NFL last year including Garrett Bolles who is starting for the Broncos and Isaac Asiata who starts for the Dolphins. The replacements are performing well but that's a lot of talent to lose. I think that's another reason rushing is down this year.

Lastly back to something I do know. Special teams have been special so far. K Matt Gay is a transfer from Utah Valley's soccer team. Gay is 14/14 on FGs & 14/14 on Xps which is excellent however it also points out that Utah has had red zone issues. Gay hit a 56 yarder against SJSU that hit the Allstate logo on the net. I do think it would have been good from 7-8 yards longer. Reigning Ray Guy Award winner Mitch Wishnowsky is a true field flipper and can make a ball die on the field as nicely as I could only hope to hit my pitching wedge. The week link in the group is the long snapper Alex Whittingham. As in Kyle Alexander Whittingham, Coach Whitt's son. If Alex continues to struggle look to TE Harrison Handley to move to the LS position. Handley was originally thought to be the first team LS but emerged as the #1 TE on the offense.

OK, once again probably way too long and who knows what will happen. It says a lot about Stanford that the Vegas line has moved to Utah +6.5 at home. Obviously a lot of well earned and well deserved respect for the Cardinal.

[martyup]

I think you mean Utah +6.5.  Stanford is favored by Vegas.

[martyup]

I think you mean Utah +6.5.  Stanford is favored by Vegas.

[61_Shasta]

Noted & corrected Martyup.

Two minor updates. Kavika Luafatasaga has been cleared to play at LB which adds considerable talent and depth to the LB corps. Also Harrison Handley is listed as #1 on the depth chart ahead of Alex Whittingham as the LS so (hopefully) no bouncing snaps this week.

[61_Shasta]

Noted & corrected Martyup.

Two minor updates. Kavika Luafatasaga has been cleared to play at LB which adds considerable talent and depth to the LB corps. Also Harrison Handley is listed as #1 on the depth chart ahead of Alex Whittingham as the LS so (hopefully) no bouncing snaps this week.

[Trevmiesterj]

[quote author=Trevmiesterj link=topic=17562.msg204046#msg204046 date=1507044362]
I haven't been to too many Pac-12 stadiums but wouldn't be surprised if Rice-Eccles was considered one of the best; just well done from the size, sight lines, concessions and access.  I was there in 2013 watching Stanford lose by six with a chance at the end for the win and still enjoyed the experience immensely.  The Utah fans were passionate and polite and the tail gating scene beforehand was fantastic, especially the myriad of Ute themed classic trailers and vehicles.

I had planned to go to SLC Saturday but a wedding in Boise is keeping me in Idaho.  If you have a chance to attend a game there I highly recommend it.

Sorry to hear that. We were looking forward to seeing you and your son again. I can only imagine how much he's grown since your visit.
[/quote]

Thanks kindly Shasta - we greatly appreciated the hospitality last time around and I was looking forward to seeing the crew at the trailer.

He is 14 and you would be amazed how much he has grown - I look at him emptying my fridge and wonder where this 175 lb man came from.  We had definitely planned to come until the daughter of my neighbor (who supplied the tix) informed me that we wouldn't be coming because we would be at her brother's wedding.

[Trevmiesterj]

[quote author=Trevmiesterj link=topic=17562.msg204046#msg204046 date=1507044362]
I haven't been to too many Pac-12 stadiums but wouldn't be surprised if Rice-Eccles was considered one of the best; just well done from the size, sight lines, concessions and access.  I was there in 2013 watching Stanford lose by six with a chance at the end for the win and still enjoyed the experience immensely.  The Utah fans were passionate and polite and the tail gating scene beforehand was fantastic, especially the myriad of Ute themed classic trailers and vehicles.

I had planned to go to SLC Saturday but a wedding in Boise is keeping me in Idaho.  If you have a chance to attend a game there I highly recommend it.

Sorry to hear that. We were looking forward to seeing you and your son again. I can only imagine how much he's grown since your visit.
[/quote]

Thanks kindly Shasta - we greatly appreciated the hospitality last time around and I was looking forward to seeing the crew at the trailer.

He is 14 and you would be amazed how much he has grown - I look at him emptying my fridge and wonder where this 175 lb man came from.  We had definitely planned to come until the daughter of my neighbor (who supplied the tix) informed me that we wouldn't be coming because we would be at her brother's wedding.

[needle]

Thanks for the info, Shasta!

[needle]

Thanks for the info, Shasta!