Illini Travel To Iowa For Saturday Match Oct 16, 2009
She also holds the school record for goals in a game with six other players, with a hat trick against Utah in her freshman season. The Virginia native scored her first goal of 2009 against No. 9 UCLA on Sept. 4 and played a season-high 75 minutes last weekend against Wisconsin. (Fightingillini.com)
DWT dangerous at any speed Oct 16, 2009
A study by the University of Utah shows that teenagers are eight times more likely to be involved in a crash if they text while driving. When drivers text, the study showed, they take their eyes off the road for about 5 seconds long enough for the car to travel more than 100 yards. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
7/15 Roundtable - 5 Thoughts On The WAC Oct 16, 2009
New Mexico State, Idaho, and Utah State have to get better, and they're trying, Fresno State has to start winning more of those non-conference statement games, and everyone else has to keep picking up the slack ... Only Idaho and Utah State fail to play a BCS team with a likely winning record ... San Jose State s first game is in the Coliseum at USC. Three of Utah States first four games are at Utah, at Texas A at BYU. And lowly New Mexico State has a frightening Halloween matchup at Ohio State.... (UStateAgs.com)
Ute Volleyball Wins in Five Sets at Wyoming Oct 16, 2009
Utah comes back from 24-22 deficit in fourth set ... - Ute junior opposite hitter turned in her ninth double-double of the season and the University of Utah volleyball team recovered from a 24-22 fourth-set deficit to earn a 3-2 win (21-25, 25-20, 24-26, 27-25, 15-13) against Wyoming Thursday at the UniWyo Sports Complex ... UW edged out to a 24-22 lead but Utah roared back with a 5-2 run to claim a 27-25 lead to even the match at two sets apiece. (Utahutes.com)
Huguenin's Week 7 Primer Oct 16, 2009
(2-3) at Utah State (1-4), 3 p.m., Comcast SportsNet California/ESPN GamePlan THE BUZZ: Four of Nevada's past eight scoring drives have lasted less than a minute ... 8 yards per game), and Utah State is 106th in rush defense (190 ... (3-3) at (5-0), 4 p.m., Versus THE BUZZ: Colorado State will breathe a sigh of relief when this is over; the Rams will have played BYU, Utah and TCU - the Mountain West's three best teams - in the past four games. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Aztec Cross Country Heads to Northridge Invitational Friday Oct 16, 2009
San Diego State's MWC championship race in Provo, Utah, will begin at 10:45 a.m. MT on Oct. 31. . (Goaztecs.com)
Tomey toughs it out Oct 16, 2009
(17) Utah (1-0) at San Jose State (0-1). GAME NOTES: The nation's longest win streak is on the line once again this weekend as the 17th-ranked Utah Utes hit the field in San Jose to challenge the Spartans in a non-conference bout ... Last week, the team took care of in-state rival Utah State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, 35-17. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Chaffetz: Rep's wife keeps a sense of humor Oct 16, 2009
Jason Chaffetz, a Republican, represents the 3rd District of Utah in Congress and is appearing in CNN.com's series, along with Rep ... Fortunately, Utah is a great midpoint ... I'm the CEO of Utah Chaffetz and lovin' it. (CNN -- US)
Ten national parks that make for the perfect holiday Oct 15, 2009
At the Arches National Park, USA (Utah), 2,000 natural stone arches can be seen, the largest of them 14 metres high. The rock formations change constantly due to natural erosion and the colours and forms of the Colorado plateau are unique. (India Times)
Symposium to target problems, solutions in the West Oct 15, 2009
You cant get any more diametrically opposed in policy than folks from California or Oregon versus folks from Wyoming or Utah, Lubnau said. But everybody is there in good faith to talk about really complicated issues. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Big names decline to attend energy symposium Oct 15, 2009
The other states participating in the symposium are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Posted in on Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:00 am | Tags. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Falcons Head to Pre-Nationals Meet Oct 15, 2009
WHAT'S NEXT The Falcons are off until Saturday, Oct. 31, when they travel to Provo, Utah, for the 2009 Mountain West Conference Cross Country Championships. The annual conference event will be held at Cascade Golf Course on the campus of BYU.. (Airforcesports.com)
Women's Gymnastics Unveils 2010 Schedule Oct 15, 2009
The six sites hosting the 2010 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Regionals on April 10 are Kentucky, Utah, Missouri, West Virginia, UCLA and Penn State. The NCAA National Championship will be held at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center April 22-24 on the campus of the University of Florida. (Fightingillini.com)
New Radio Tech Can See Through Walls Oct 14, 2009
LiveScience/Sarang Joshi and Joey Wilson, University of Utah ... Joey Wilson and Neal Patwari of the University of Utah used so-called radio tomographic imaging (RTI), which can detect and or other objects in an area surrounded by inexpensive radio transceivers that send and receive signals, they announced today. (Fox News)
Scientist: Dinos trampled after death by own kind Oct 14, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY A vast collection of broken dinosaur bones unearthed in southeast Utah indicates they were smashed underfoot by other dinosaurs shortly after they died, according to paleontologists ... Utah holds some the country's most well-preserved and numerous dinosaur quarries and is a hotbed for researchers looking for clues to ancient life. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Mountain West Conference Volleyball Press Release Week No. 8 Oct 14, 2009
Utah (12-6, 5-1 MWC) fell to second in the league rankings after going 1-1 on the week, while TCU (16-5, 5-2 MWC) and BYU (9-8, 4-2 MWC) remain third and fourth, respectively, after both splitting their matches last week ... First-place Colorado State plays host to BYU, while TCU hosts UNLV and Wyoming welcomes Utah ... at 7:30 p.m. MT. San Diego State hosts Air Force on Friday night, while Saturday's schedule will see UNLV at New Mexico, a potential battle for first place featuring Utah at... (Themwc.com)
Whale-sized Genetic Study Largest Ever For Southern Hemisphere Humpbacks Oct 14, 2009
14, 2005) University of Utah biologists studied the genetics of "whale lice" -- small crustaceans that are parasites on endangered "right whales" -- and showed the giant whales split into three species 5. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Falcons Wrap Up First Half of MWC Season at San Diego State Oct 13, 2009
It is the Falcons' first double-double since she posted a 15 kill/10 dig output against Utah ... In addition, her 15 kills against Canisius and Colorado State are tied for the second-best three-set output in the league, while her five aces against both Louisiana-Monroe and Utah are also tied for second. (Airforcesports.com)
Mergaert Finishes Third Overall in Weekend 5K Oct 13, 2009
Utah cross country places third at WAC Preview-Nevada Invitational ... RENO, NEV. - The University of Utah cross country team competed at the WAC Preview Invitational on Saturday hosted by the University of Nevada ... Rounding out the top five finishers for Utah was freshman. (Utahutes.com)
Teachers benefit from job-saving stimulus spending Oct 13, 2009
From 11 jobs repaving a road in Caldwell, Texas, to one job at Utah food banks, to two forensic scientist positions in North Dakota, states were required to say exactly what became of billions in government aid ... Utah reported saving about 2,600 teaching jobs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Parents magazine recommends 10 snow resorts Oct 13, 2009
and Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa in Park City, Utah. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Man gropes nurse who was helping deliver his baby Oct 13, 2009
Ogden, Utah -- Ogden police have arrested a Bountiful man for allegedly groping a nurse who was helping the woman who was in labor with his child. Atlanta Flood 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Clever new device sees through walls Oct 13, 2009
Joey Wilson and Neal Patwari of the University of Utah used so-called radio tomographic imaging, which can detect and or other objects in an area surrounded by inexpensive radio transceivers that send and receive signals, they announced today. To test out the technique, the researchers placed a of 28 radio transceivers around a square-shaped portion of an atrium and a similar part of the lawn. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Hawkeyes Travel to Face Wisconsin Saturday Oct 13, 2009
The list includes the following: USC (87); Boise State (86); LSU (82); Oklahoma (81); Texas (79); Ohio State (79); Virginia Tech (75); Georgia (75); Utah (73); TCU (73); Florida (72); West Virginia (71); Auburn (69); Boston College (67); Wisconsin (67); Texas Tech (66); IOWA (65); Hawaii (64); California (62); and Missouri (59). IOWA WIN STREAK Iowa's 10-game winning streak ranks second best in the nation. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Radio waves 'see' through walls Oct 12, 2009
On the left, a person walks around inside a square of 28 radio transceivers (mounted on plastic pipes) in the Warnock Engineering Building's atrium at the University of Utah ... SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 12, 2009 University of Utah engineers showed that a wireless network of radio transmitters can track people moving behind solid walls ... Neal Patwari, a University of Utah assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, works with doctoral student Joey Wilson. (EurekAlert!)
Achievements Before Dreams Oct 12, 2009
You see that the games this year and the success that Houston's had against the BCS teams, it gives more validity that teams like Boise State, Utah, BYU and teams in our league like Tulsa, Houston and East Carolina should have opportunities for access to the BCS. I think they've been the catalyst in that. (BroncoCountry.com)
Louisiana Tech vs. Nevada Football ... Oct 10, 2009
Nevada, which holds a 6-4 series lead over the Bulldogs, will travel to Logan, Utah, on Oct. 18 for a Noon PST contest. vs. Utah State. (Suite101.com)
GeorgeSchroederInside College Football Revitalized Oregon faces its first road test since losing at Boise. Oct 10, 2009
They held off Utah, but needed late interceptions to do so. Against the Utes, Masoli -- Sports Illustrated's regional college football preview -- completed just 4-of-16 passes for 95 yards (58 of which came on one pass). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Jayhawks' Morningstar apologizes for DUI arrest Oct 10, 2009
Utah lost its top four scorers, but don't expect Jim Boylen to alter his philosophy anytime soon. As basketball's popularity grows in Latin America, so does the Hispanic influence on college hoops. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Men's and Women's Tennis Kick-Off Fall Season Oct 9, 2009
Women head to Utah State while the men travel to Boise State for fall tournaments in preparation for the 2009 Wilson/ITA Regional Championships ... The women's team will head to Logan, Utah for the Utah State Fall Invitational on October 8 while the men's team will head to Boise, Idaho on October 9 for the Bronco Fall Invitational ... The Utah State Fall Invitational will be held October 8-10 and is hosted by the Aggies. (Isubengals.com)
Better economy may mean more flight delays Oct 9, 2009
The hub cities that did better than the national average for both arrivals and departures were Salt Lake City, Utah; Phoenix, Arizona; Detroit, Michigan; and Washington. The study said on-time performance generally decreases as air travel increases. (CNN)
Paul Zeise's Pitt football chat transcript (Yesterday) Oct 9, 2009
Cool_Hand_Nuke: Paul, what are the odds that we'll see the Utah series spur on more West Coast series. UCLA. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MarkMontiethInside The NBA Two links to the NBA's past are still helping to shape its present. Oct 9, 2009
Boston television analyst Tom Heinsohn is cutting back, eliminating most or all road games, Utah play-by-play announcer "Hot Rod" Hundley has retired, Golden State scout Al Bianchi's contract was not renewed and Chicago television analyst Johnny "Red" Kerr died last February. (Another player from the '50s, Wayne Embry, still works as a part-time consultant/scout for Toronto. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bengal Cross Country Travels to Utah for SUU Color Country Invitational Oct 9, 2009
The Idaho State men and women's cross country teams will travel to Cedar Ctiy, Utah Saturday for the Southern Utah Color Country Invitational held at the Cedar Ridge Golf Course ... The ISU men took third place at the event behind Southern Utah and Utah Valley. (Isubengals.com)
Mountain West Conference Releases Swimming & Diving Preseason Coaches' Poll Oct 9, 2009
Mountain West Conference Releases Swimming g Preseason Coaches' Poll - AIR FORCE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Mountain West Conference Releases Swimming g Preseason Coaches' Poll. (Airforcesports.com)
Askwig Sidelined by Heart Condition Oct 9, 2009
The Bengals, who capped the non-conference season with a 1-0 victory over Utah State, beat the Aggies in ISU's home opener last season where Askwig scored the game-winning goal with 16 seconds remaining in double overtime ... During the summer Askwig, affectionately called "Skwig" by her coaches and teammates, spent her time preparing for the upcoming season by playing competitively for the Utah Stars, a Women's Premier Soccer League team, as well as training and completing summer workouts... (Isubengals.com)
Local sports briefs: Bulldogs win in four sets Oct 9, 2009
Fresno State evened its Western Athletic Conference volleyball record at 2-2 Thursday with a rare win over Utah State that didn't go the distance ... Utah State falls to 10-7 and 2-3. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Dave Reed » Oct 8, 2009
17 Utah that really gave the team confidence ... "We just didn't know how much better. We were really anxious to start preseason because we wanted to measure how much better we got. Did we get a little better, or did we get a lot better? Beating Utah in three really helped us measure ourselves. Not only can we play with ranked teams, we can beat them now.". (ESPN -- College Sports)
High Schools: National polls notice Grayson Oct 7, 2009
Your ex #1 team this year who got drilled by a school from the powerful football state of Utah. foflrofl Your handle on this blog is appropriate You Have To Be Kidding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Motorized plan adds access routes Oct 7, 2009
The Ashley National Forest includes the Vernal and Roosevelt/Duchesne ranger districts located in northeast Utah, and the Flaming Gorge ranger district that lies largely in southwest Wyoming ... A portion of the lake spills into neighboring Utah. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Report names 25 national parks threatened by climate change Oct 7, 2009
The parks on the list are Acadia National Park, Maine; Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia; Bandelier National Monument, ; Biscayne National Park, Florida; National Seashore, North Carolina; Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia; Denali National Park and Preserve, ; National Park, Florida; Ellis Island National Monument, New York Harbor; National Park, Florida; Glacier National Park, ; , Tennessee; Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana; Joshua Tree National Park,... (USA Today -- Travel)
Odd news: Man walks from Texas to Washington carrying a crossSays he received a message to start the journey Oct 7, 2009
Strickland says the trek has taken him through Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. He says he hopes to reconcile with the mother of his two children. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
49 favorite Arizona getaways Oct 6, 2009
Bordered by sandstone canyons, the lake is part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which covers hundreds of miles in Arizona and Utah. The lake has hundreds of canyons and beaches that can be reached only by boat. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Census: Stay-at-home moms are not who you think Oct 6, 2009
Utah had the highest percentage of households with children younger than 18 maintained by married couples - 82 percent - while Washington, D.C., had the highest proportion (54percent) of households with kids led by a single parent. More people are living alone. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
California Releases 2010 Schedule Oct 6, 2009
The Bears will spend March 5-7 in Las Vegas, marking their second trip, for the UNLV Tournament, where they will meet New Mexico State, Weber State, Portland State, Southern Utah and UNLV. Cal then returns to the Bay Area to host a tournament of its own from March 12-14. The Bears welcome East Carolina, Cal State Fullerton and UC Davis for a five-game tournament with Cal playing in three of those matches. (Calbears.com)
* Mormon leader announces five new temples will be built around the world Oct 5, 2009
GROWTH OF CONGREGATIONS: Thomas Monson said the construction plan will make it easier for members to attend a temple without having to travel too far AP , SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Monday, Oct 05, 2009, Page 7. Mormon church president Thomas Monson on Saturday announced plans to build five new temples in Fortaleza, Brazil; Concepcion, Chile; Sapporo, Japan; Brigham City, Utah; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida ... The Brigham City temple will be the 14th in Utah, the churchs international home base. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Quaking at aspens' beauty Oct 5, 2009
Based on this, researchers believe some groves are thousands of years old (even though individual trunks live less than 200 years), and, according to the National Park Service, a stand in Utah might be the largest living organism on the planet, as well as the oldest, possibly reaching 80,000 years. (Another contender for oldest organism is a fungal mat in Oregon, but it probably doesn't turn pretty colors in fall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Rainbow Wahine turn back New Mexico State Oct 5, 2009
View our photo galleries of all University of Hawaii sports. Posted on: Sunday, October 4, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Brigham City targeted for LDS temple Oct 4, 2009
The Brigham City temple will be the 14th in Utah. The Fort Lauderdale temple will be Florida s second and the first since the Orlando temple opened in 1994. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
KU's Morningstar arrested, suspended » Oct 4, 2009
Utah lost its top four scorers, but don't expect Jim Boylen to alter his philosophy anytime soon. Anxiety. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Bloated Legislature bungles budget Oct 4, 2009
It also would put a 20 percent tax on "small games of chance'' (other than bingo) run by fraternal and veterans group. House Democrats nixed that idea last week. They'd make up the revenue by taxing natural gas production, as more than half the states do, including Republican strongholds such as Texas, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Alaska and Utah. Pennsylvania could raise yet more by "ending our bizarre practice of being the only state that doesn't tax cigars or smokeless tobacco," Rep. Dan Frankel,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mormon Church to Build 5 New Temples Oct 4, 2009
Temples will be built in Brigham City, Utah; Fort Lauderdale, Fla ... The Brigham City temple will be the 14th in Utah, the church's international home base. (Time.com)
Louisville Falls to Pitt, 35-10 Oct 4, 2009
Froman lost a training camp duel with Burke and grew so desperate to see playing time he actually worked on the special teams during a 30-14 loss at Utah last week. If Froman was nervous, it didn't show. (Uoflsports.com)
Utah Soccer Drops OT Heartbreaker At BYU, 2-1 Oct 4, 2009
PROVO, Utah - The University of Utah soccer team (5-7-1, 0-1-0 MWC) fell at BYU (10-2-1, 1-0 MWC) in overtime Saturday night by a 2-1 score. With the game tied 1-1 with 43 seconds left in overtime, BYU put away a loose ball in the Utah box to score the golden goal and send the Utes home with another heartbreaking loss ... Trailing 1-0 in the 35th minute, Utah senior midfielder leveled the score as she one-timed a right-footed laser past the diving attempt of BYU keeper McKinzie Olson and into... (Utahutes.com)
Probes' moon dives 'all about the water' Oct 4, 2009
Colaprete estimated that the total water in the shadowed regions could be equivalent to a slight percentage of the Great Salt Lake in Utah but "could be substantially more.". That would mean ample quantities for explorers to tap for drinking or the components of rocket fuel -- resources that could significantly reduce the cost of establishing an outpost. (Florida Today)
Mark MontiethINSIDE THE NBA Oct 3, 2009
John Stockton played all 19 of his NBA seasons with Utah. Reggie Miller played all 18 of his seasons with Indiana. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bartlett was true architect of statehood Oct 2, 2009
Different considerations, including the states' unwillingness to be saddled with large acreages of unproductive land, led to large percentages being held in federal title in many states, including Nevada (85 percent), Utah (65 percent), Idaho (50 percent), and even California (45 percent). The land grant for Alaska, the size of which would be determined by Congress in the statehood act, was considered essential to the state's ability to support itself, mainly through mineral leases, which... (Anchorage Daily News)
Ancestry Software Fuels IPO, Lightens Wallets: Rich Jaroslovsky Oct 2, 2009
Family Tree Maker, which has gone through a number of makeovers and owners since it was introduced some 20 years ago, is currently published by , the Provo, Utah- based company that recently signaled plans for an initial public offering. In the last several years, Ancestry. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Harris Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy Oct 2, 2009
Harris is one of two WAC players honored, joining Utah State's Nnamdi Gwacham ... - Matt Pipho Michigan - Zoltan Mesko Middle Tennessee State - Phillip Tanner Minnesota - Eric Decker Missouri - Kurtis Gregory Navy - Ross Pospisil Nebraska - Wes Cammack Northern Illinois - Brandon Bice Northwestern - Andrew Brewer Notre Dame - Mike Anello Ohio State - Jim Cordle Oklahoma - Auston English Oregon State - Gregg Peat Penn State - Josh Hull Rutgers - Devin McCourty San Diego State - Matthew Kawulok... (Gobulldogs.com)
Bloggers' challenge: Who are you people? Oct 2, 2009
cre8iv1 wrote on Sep 30, 2009 12:34 AM:" I am a mother of two beautiful kids. A wife of a wonderful man. A daughter of the most patient woman in the world. A proud citizen of this community. A non-native Utahn, but a Utahn non the less. I'm every woman. Hear me roar! " ... ebeye wrote on Oct 1, 2009 10:14 PM:" I'm a one time HJ guest editorialist and sometime letter writer. Debated to audiences, Councils and Boards, and on private and public radio. I've addressed the Utah State Legislature. A... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Walk on the wildlife side Oct 1, 2009
Once, he nearly slid off an icy mountaintop in Utah ... Stoltz admires people like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips, and Peter, Paul and Mary ... "The show itself really celebrates nature and celebrates the planet. While I'm performing, I'm showing pictures of wildlife and all kinds of beautiful aspects of the natural world." His Erie show will include images from Stoltz's Yellowstone to Yukon walk, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Utah canyon country, northern Rockies, and a recent... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Softball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 1, 2009
Baylor's schedule consists of four-straight contests against NCAA teams, as it opens with Utah, then faces San Diego State, Cal State Fullerton, UCLA and Arizona. An eight-game road trip in early March will be the longest of the season, with the Lady Bears playing four games at New Mexico (March 5-6), a contest at UTSA (March 9), one at Texas State (March 10) and a pair at UT Arlington on March 16. (Baylorbears.com)
Mountain West Conference Football Press Release Week No. 5 Sep 30, 2009
Utah State (1-2, 0-0) at 21/20 BYU (3-1, 1-0) LaVell Edwards Stadium (64,045) - Provo, Utah 7 p.m. MT Series: BYU Leads 42-33-3 Last Meeting: 2008, BYU 34-14 ... Idle This Week: Utah (3-1, 0-0) Next Week: at Colorado State, Oct. 10 ... Attendance - 35,929) #20/19 BYU 42, Colorado State 23 (Provo, Utah; Attendance - 64,091) Wyoming 30, UNLV 27 (Laramie, Wyo. (Themwc.com)
GOP Hits Obama on Olympic Trip Sep 30, 2009
"In the current environment, the presence of a head of state is important to get the Games," said Romney, who headed the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair set a new standard by lobbying personally for his country's successful 2012 Olympic bid, Romney said. (Newsmax)
Why Boise State cant play for the BCS championship Sep 30, 2009
After what happened to Utah last season (the Utes went undefeated and didnt get a sniff at the national title), would the voters in the human polls decide that it was time to give a little guy at shot and see what he could do in the big game ... It s one thing to beat a team with over a month of planning (Utah over Bama, Boise over Oklahoma, Boise over Oregon)- but I highly doubt if they had to play week in and week out any of the 5 real conferences [Big East is a joke] they d do well, but... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)