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    Who was drafted in 2007, in the second round of the draft, and to which team?Utah Utes

      Eric Weddle and San Diego Chargers. Weddle was picked after the Chargers traded a lot of draft picks to the Chicago Bears to get the 37th pick, in which they chose Weddle. Ratliff wasn't drafted in the second round, or drafted at all for that matter. Also, LeTendresse was drafted in 2006.

    In 1994, Coach Ron McBride brought the Utes to the peak of that year. At which ranking did they finish with in the AP poll?Utah Utes

      10th. The Utah Utes went up to the tenth place after beating the Arizona Wildcats in a 16-13 win, after a fourth down catch by Kevin Dyson. The Utes finished that season at 10-2.

    When the Utes went to the BCS in 2004, what bowl game were they in and who did they beat?Utah Utes

      Fiesta Bowl and Pittsburgh Panthers. They went to Arizona to play in the Fiesta Bowl against the Panthers. They ran an awesome hook and ladder play. Final was 35-7.

    Are the Utes the only non-BCS team to bust into the BCS?Utah Utes

      No. The Utes aren't the only team anymore. The Boise State Broncos have too. They beat Oklahoma in an amazing game at the start of the 2007 season. The Utes were the first team to do it though in 2005.

    Who was the quarterback that got hurt in the second game of the season in 2003 to let Alex Smith start?Utah Utes

      Brett Elliot. Brett Elliot got hurt in the final second running and diving for a touchdown that he didn't make. They were playing against the Texas A&M Aggies. They lost that game because Brett didn't quite get into the end zone.

    Who was the quarterback that led the Utes in 2004, then went on to be picked number 1 in the NFL draft?Utah Utes

      Alex Smith. Alex was an amazing quarterback throwing for 2952 yards, 32 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions, all in 2004. Plus, 1072 yards and 10 touchdowns on carrying the football.

    Did the Utes beat the rivals (BYU Cougars) in 1998?Utah Utes

      No. Unfortunately, they did lose that game because a kick gone a little awry went flying straight towards the goalpost, hitting the side of it and falling to the ground without going through the uprights. The final score was 24-26.

    Who was the "urban legend" that coached the Utes from 2003 to 2004, until he left for the Florida Gators?Utah Utes

      Urban Meyer. Urban Meyer was an amazing coach, he led them to a 10-2 season, then an undefeated season at 12-0.

    When was the first bowl game that the Utes went to?Utah Utes

      1939. The Utes played their first bowl game against New Mexico. Under coach Ike Armstrong. In the Sun Bowl on January 2nd, 1939, the Utes won that game 26-0.

    What round did the former Ute, Steve Smith, go in the NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers in 2001?Utah Utes

      3rd Round. He went in the third round and it kinda is amazing now. He is one of the best receivers around.

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