Crimson Club Magazine - April 2024

Athletics Department News

by Andy Ludwig, Freddie Whittingham, Alvis Whitted, Morgan Scalley, Colton Swan and Lewis Powell. Utah fans will get to see seniors Cameron Rising (QB) and Brant Kuithe (TE) back on the field in Rice-Eccles Stadium for the first time in over a year with the dynamic duo sitting out the 2023 season due to injury. Rising and Kuithe have linked Who’s Playing? up for nine touchdowns the past few years with Utah fans excited to see the Heisman and Mackey Award hopefuls shine once again, both playing for the Red Team on Saturday.

A few standouts joining the team captains on the Red Team include transfers Taeshaun Lyons (WR) and Dorian Singer (WR), along with veteran returners in Jaylon Glover (RB), Brandon Rose (QB), Spencer Fano (OL) and Landen King (TE). Headliners playing for the Red defense include Johnathan Hall (S), Sione Fotu (LB), Nate Ritchie (S) and Aliki Vimahi (DT) with fans also getting a glimpse at Smith Snowden (CB) and Kana’i Lopes (LB). The White Team will be headlined by returning Swiss Army knife Micah Bernard (RB) with Utah fans also getting their first look at newcomer Isaac

Wilson (QB). Wilson along with Luke Bottari (QB) and Macloud Crowton (QB), will have their pick of talent to link up with, including Mycah Pittman (WR), David Washington (WR) and Daidren Zipperer (WR), who have all had strong springs. On defense for the White, Simote Pepa (DT) and Tevita Fotu (DT) will lead the front four with Hunter Andrews (LB) playing his first “game” at Rice- Eccles Stadium after joining the Utes as an early enrollee this spring. Transfer Alaka’i Gilman (S) and Tao Johnson will hold down the secondary, also being joined by newcomer Cameron Calhoun (CB).

Ken Garff Hole In One Challenge on May 14 Bring your foursome to support the Crimson Collective at Thanksgiving Point Golf Course

holes on every green with a change to win a one-year lease of a brand-new car from Ken Garff. There is limited space so register your foursome today with a $3,000 donation. Sponsorship opportunities available. Help us support educational opportunities in Utah.

To register, email dreww@kengarff.com

The Crimson Collective is proud to partner with Ken Garff for the 11th annual Hole

in One Challenge on May 14 at Thanksgiving Point. This unique tournament features three 8-inch

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