The University of Utah campus is nestled against the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. HERE S UTAH

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1 The University of Utah campus is nestled against the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. HERE S UTAH

2 UTAH FOOTBALL UTAH FOOTBALL TRADITION RECORD BOOK BOWL HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW SERIES HISTORY COACHES & STAFF PLAYER BIOS 2013 SEASON HERE S UTAH INFORMATION BCS SUCCESS Utah is 2-0 in BCS bowl games with wins over Alabama (2009 Sugar Bowl) and Pi sburgh (2005 Fiesta Bowl). WINNING PROGRAM Averaged 9.2 wins per season since 2003 with five 10-win seasons: 10-2 in 2003, 12-0 in 2004, 13-0 in 2008, 10-3 in 2009 and 10-3 in Five finishes in the Top 25 polls since 2003: No. 21 in 2003, No. 4 in 2004, No. 2 in 2008, No. 18 in 2009, No. 23 in Before joining the Pac-12 Conference in 2011, Utah had a record (.636) vs. BCS teams since the championship format began in 1998 the most wins by a non-automa c qualifier. BOWL ROLL Nine consecu ve bowl appearances with an 8-1 record. From , Utah won nine-consecu ve bowl games to e for the second-longest bowl win streak in NCAA history and the longest since Florida State won a record 11 straight from Five of Utah s nine consecu ve bowl wins were against BCS opponents coming from the SEC (Alabama), Pac-12 (USC and California), ACC (Georgia Tech) and Big East (Pi sburgh). 2-0 in BCS bowl games, defea ng Pi sburgh in the 2005 Fiesta Bowl and Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Utah was the only non-automa c qualifier with two wins against BCS conference teams all- me bowl record. UTAH FOOTBALL BOWL HISTORY (13-4) 1939 W New Mexico Sun 1964 W West Virginia Liberty 1992 L Washington State Copper 1993 L USC Freedom 1994 W Arizona Freedom 1996 L Wisconsin Copper 1999 W Fresno State Las Vegas 2001 W USC Las Vegas 2003 W Southern Miss Liberty 2005 ( 04) W Pi sburgh Fiesta 2005 W Georgia Tech Emerald 2006 W Tulsa Armed Forces 2007 W Navy Poinse a 2009 ( 08) W Alabama Sugar 2009 W California Poinse a 2010 L Boise State Las Vegas 2011 W Georgia Tech Sun TOP COACHES Kyle Whi ngham earned Na onal Coach of the Year honors in 2008 from both the American Football Coaches Associa on (AFCA) and the Paul Bear Bryant Awards commi ee. Urban Meyer was named the Na onal Coach of the Year in ALL-AMERICANS Nine first-team All-Americans since Alex Smith (QB) was a Heisman Trophy finalist and earned two Na onal Player of the Year Awards (Sports Illustrated and The Spor ng News) in Three Consensus first-team All-Americans in the last 11 years: Jordan Gross (OL) in 2002, Eric Weddle (S) in 2006, Louie Sakoda (K) in ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Utah has had eight Academic All-Americans since First-team honors were earned by Morgan Scalley ( ), Alex Smith (2004) and Louie Sakoda (2008). Louie Sakoda earned NCAA Top VII cita on in THE NEXT LEVEL Quarterback Alex Smith was the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NFL Dra pick. Since 2000, Utah has produced three NFL first round dra picks and five others have gone in the second round. 31 NFL Dra picks over the last 13 years, including 15 in the last five years. School-record six NFL Dra picks in M E D I A G U I D E MEDIA GUIDE

3 UTAH ATHLETICS HISTORY UTAH FOOTBALL The latest chapter in Ute athletics history began on July 1, 2011, when Utah officially became a member of the Pac-12 Conference. But Utah s reputation as an athletics power was established long before it joined the Conference of Champions. Football is in its 119-year history. In the mid-1990s, the Utes evolved from a conference contender to a na onal force and they now play to sold-out crowds in 45,017-seat Rice-Eccles Stadium. The original BCS Buster, Utah is 2-0 in BCS bowl games with wins over Alabama (2009 Sugar Bowl) and Pi sburgh (2005 Fiesta Bowl). The Utes won nine consecu ve bowl games from , tying for the second-longest bowl win streak in NCAA history and the longest since Florida State won a record 11 straight from Utah has finished in the na on s Top 25 six mes, including a No. 2 ranking in 2008 and a No. 4 finish in Men s Basketball has thrived throughout its history, winning an NCAA Championship in 1944 and finishing as the NCAA runner-up in Utah, which also won na onal championships in 1916 (AAU) and 1947 (NIT), has advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 nine mes. The Utes rank in the top 15 in the na on in all- me victories (1,685) and sixth in regular-season conference tles (29). Utah s 27 NCAA Tournament appearances and 35 NCAA Tournament wins rate among the top 25 programs. Women s Gymnas cs boasts 10 na onal championships and eight runner-up finishes. Utah is the only school to qualify for all 32 NCAA Gymnas cs Championships and has captured the most All-America awards. Utah holds every gymnas cs a endance record, averaging more than 11,000 fans a home meet for the past 22 years and nearly 14,000 over the past four years. In fact, Utah won its third NCAA women s all-sports season a endance tle in 2013, averaging 14,349 fans to its home meets. Women s Basketball has averaged over 20 wins a season since its start back in The Ute women have received 17 NCAA Tournament invites since 1982 advancing to the Sweet 16 twice and the Elite Eight once. They have won 22 conference championships. Utah was the WNIT runner-up in The Men s and Women s Ski Team has captured 10 NCAA Championships, including five in the 1980s and three in the 1990s. Volleyball has par cipated in 10 of the last 15 NCAA Tournaments with two Sweet 16 finishes. So ball has qualified for the postseason 18 mes (13 NCAA) and has five College World Series appearances (four NCAA). Women s Soccer has played in the NCAA Tournament in five of the last 11 years. Baseball won the 2009 Mountain West Conference tournament and claimed two victories at the NCAA Regional. Other Ute athle c highlights include: Men s Tennis (24 conference championships), Women s Tennis (three-consecu ve NCAA appearances from ), Men s Swimming and Diving (24 conference championships), Women s Swimming and Diving (2006 MWC champion) and Women s Cross Country (1981 AIAW Division II Na onal Champion). TWO NO. 1 PICKS IN THE SAME YEAR Utah made NCAA history in when it became the only school ever to produce a No. 1 NFL and NBA dra pick in the same year. Quarterback Alex Smith was taken by the San Francisco 49ers and center Andrew Bogut went to the Milwaukee Bucks. INFORMATION HERE S UTAH 2013 SEASON PLAYER BIOS COACHES & STAFF SERIES HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW BOWL HISTORY RECORD BOOK 13

4 UTAH FOOTBALL SALT LAKE CITY RECORD BOOK BOWL HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW SERIES HISTORY COACHES & STAFF PLAYER BIOS 2013 SEASON HERE S UTAH INFORMATION THE BEST CITY From being rated the fi hbest city for the next decade by Kiplingler s Personal Finance Magazine to the best hiking city in America by Na onal Geographic, Salt Lake City has something for everyone. Home to the University of Utah and the state s capital city, Salt Lake City blends the amenities of a major metropolitan area with beautiful natural surroundings. Featuring the 11,000-foot peaks of the Wasatch Mountains to the east, and the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake to the west, Salt Lake City is surrounded by majes c views in all direc ons. Its metro area ranks in the top 50 in the United States with a popula on of 1,124,197. Yet, Salt Lake City maintains the charm of a small western city. LIVING IN SALT LAKE Salt Lake City ranks among the na on s top ci es for literacy rate, percentage of high school graduates and percentage of college-educated ci zens. It is the largest city in the state with 189,314 residents according to 2012 census figures. Six of its suburbs rank among the fastest growing ci es in the na on from Salt Lake has a moderate four-season climate with an average 237 days of sunshine and 15% humidity. BUSINESS Salt Lake City was ranked as the No. 5 Best City for the Next Decade by Kiplinger s Personal Finance Magazine in June In April 2013, Kiplinger s ranked Salt Lake Best City for New College Graduates. It was named the third-best big city for jobs and fourth-best city for tech jobs by Forbes Magazine in May The magazine also recognized Utah as the Best State for Business and Careers for the third straight year in December Adam Barker OUTDOOR RECREATION Some of the best skiing, fly fishing, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing and river running found anywhere in the world is easily accessible. Seven major ski resorts are within a 30-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City. Alta/Snowbird was ranked the No. 2 ski resort in the U.S. by Forbes in December Na onal Geographic named Salt Lake America s Best Hiking City in May Ten na onal parks are within a day s drive. ENTERTAINMENT Cultural and ethnic ac vi es flourish in Salt Lake City and its vibrant downtown features dining, shopping, music and ethnic fes vals, art galleries, professional symphony, opera, theater and dance. Salt Lake City was host to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Opening and closing ceremonies and the athletes village were on the University of Utah campus. Salt Lake City joins forces with the nearby resort town of Park City to host the annual Sundance Film Fes val. Professional sports provide yet another source of entertainment. Professional franchises in Salt Lake City include the Utah Jazz of the NBA, Real Salt Lake (Major League Soccer) and the Utah Blaze (Arena Football League). Other pro franchises are the Salt Lake Bees (AAA baseball) and the Utah Grizzlies (hockey). TRANSPORTATION Salt Lake Interna onal Airport, a Delta Airlines and hub, is located just 20 minutes from campus. It ranks as one of the top 100 airports in the world by Skytrax and the 23rd-busiest airport in the U.S. TRAX light rail provides access to downtown Salt Lake, the University of Utah, the airport and many of the suburbs. FrontRunner commuter rail offers service from Ogden to Provo M E D I A G U I D E MEDIA GUIDE

5 THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH UTAH FOOTBALL Ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, the University of Utah prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. The U, which has earned a top-tier grading from the Academic Ranking of World Universities for 10 consecutive years, became a member of the Pac-12 Conference on July 1, Founded in 1850, the University of Utah encompasses 1,500 acres in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain range. Located just minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and world-class ski resorts, the U s picturesque campus offers incomparable views of the Salt Lake valley. Home to a student popula on of over 32,000, the U offers more than 100 undergraduate and over 90 graduate level fields of study. Among the U s na onally-ranked programs are law, pharmacy, mathema cs, business, biomedical engineering and family medicine. In 2013, entertainment arts and engineering was ranked first in the country. Students in the 2013 gradua ng class came from every state and 83 foreign countries. Utah ranks among the top public research universi es in the na on. University of Utah gene cist Mario R. Capecchi, one of many acclaimed faculty members, received the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on gene targe ng. Peter J. Stang, dis nguished professor of chemistry, received the 2013 Priestley Medal and 2011 Na onal Medal of Science for his pioneering work in supramolecular chemistry. The University of Utah has been the first or second university for startups for the last six years. With university-developed research or technology, the U has launched over 140 new startups during that me. The U was honored at the 2012 Utah Genius Awards for most U.S. patents of any company (49); Stephen Jacobsen, dis nguished professor of mechanical engineering, won the life me achievement award. In 2013, University of Utah Health Care was named one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America, and in 2011 ranked in the top 10 in the na on for quality among academic medical centers for the second year running. The Eccles Ins tute of Human Gene cs is one of several innova ve medical programs at the U. Others include the Huntsman Cancer Ins tute a Na onal Cancer Ins tutedesignated cancer center the Moran Eye Center and the Brain Ins tute. The U s David Eccles School of Business has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the most popular business schools in the na on. The U is also noted for its work in technology and computer sciences. The University s School of Compu ng was founded in 1965, and began a pioneering legacy in computer graphics and visualiza on that con nues today. The interna onally-recognized Scien fic Compu ng & Imaging Ins tute is a leader in crea ng new scien fic compu ng techniques, tools and systems to help solve wide-ranging challenges of human life. A lively residen al living experience is provided in the beau ful Heritage Commons, which served as the Athletes Village for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. The Donna Garff Marrio Honors Residen al Scholars Community opened in September 2012, while the George S. Eccles Student Life Center is projected to open in December The U s loca on in the largest city in the Intermountain West, with a metro popula on of over one million, allows for an urban experience in a spectacular natural se ng. The U is home to the state s natural history and fine arts museums, and well as premier concert and theater venues: Kingsbury Hall, Libby Gardner Hall and the Pioneer Memorial Theater. A TOP 100 UNIVERSITY Among the U s na onallyranked programs are law, pharmacy, mathema cs, business, biomedical engineering, family medicine, entertainment arts and engineering. INFORMATION HERE S UTAH 2013 SEASON PLAYER BIOS COACHES & STAFF SERIES HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW BOWL HISTORY RECORD BOOK 15

6 UTAH FOOTBALL UTAH TRADITIONS RECORD BOOK BOWL HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW SERIES HISTORY COACHES & STAFF PLAYER BIOS 2013 SEASON HERE S UTAH INFORMATION SWOOP Utah introduced its mascot (below) in Swoop represents a redtailed hawk, a bird indigenous to the state of Utah. The University of Utah officially adopted the nickname Utes for its athletic teams in The school uses the nickname with permission of the Ute Tribal Council. What is a Ute? A Ute is member of the Indian tribe believed to have originally se led Utah. Two of the more common defini ons of Ute are top of the mountains and people of the mountains. Other references have Ute defined as land of the sun. The Utes refer to themselves as Noochew, meaning the People. There are four Ute tribes: The Northern and White Mesa Tribes are based in Utah, while the Southern and Ute Mountain Tribes are in Colorado. The Northern Utes are most closely affiliated with the University of Utah and have a tribal membership of around 3,000. Many of them live on the Uintah and Ouray reserva on. The Utes operate their own tribal government, oversee approximately 1.3 million acres of trust land and operate several businesses. The Pride of Utah Marching Utes began in the 1940s as a military band. In the turbulent 60s, support for the band dwindled, and in 1969, the Associated Students for the University of Utah (ASUU) discon nued its funding. The band was revived in 1976, and since then, the Pride of Utah Marching Utes have performed at all home football games, as well as numerous NFL and college bowl games. To the victor goes the Beehive Boot. The authen c pioneer boot has been awarded annually since 1971 to the Utah school with the best record against instate foes. The schools that compete for the boot are Utah, Brigham Young and Utah State. In its 40-year history, the Beehive Boot has been awarded to Utah 12 mes (1978, 88, 93, 94, 95, 99, 2002, 03, 04, 05, 08 and 11), BYU 22 mes and Utah State nine mes. The Block U (eleva on 5,300 feet above sea level) was built in the foothills bordering the Utah campus 103 years ago. Lights on the 100-foot-tall landmark are illuminated primarily for athle c events and no fy people in the Salt Lake valley that the Utes are playing at home (the lights flash a er a Utah victory). Originally built with lime, the Block U was replaced by a cement version in In 1969, the design was modified and lights were installed. A fundraising campaign in 2006 raised $400,000 to renovate the aging landmark. Slabs of concrete and steel rebar now reinforce the 5,000 feet of surface area. Another major improvement was the installa on of light emi ng diode (LED) red and white lights, which are controlled through a wireless system M E D I A G U I D E MEDIA GUIDE

7 MEET US IN THE MUSS UTAH FOOTBALL The MUSS, one of the most avid and vocal student fan clubs in the nation, is nearly 6,000 strong at Ute home football games. The name MUSS was originally derived from the school fight song lyrics ( No other gang of college men dare meet us in the muss). Members now refer to MUSS as an acronym for Mighty Utah Student Section. The MUSS turned 12 years old this season. Originally known as the Student Fan Club and the Utah Fan Club, the group adopted the name MUSS for the 2002 football season. MUSS members are easily iden fied by their customized tee-shirts and their policy of standing throughout the en re game. They have a number of other tradi ons during football games, including the Third Down Jump, in which members jump around and make noise every me the opposing team prepares for a third down play. Other rituals include the U of U Chop, which occurs every me the band plays a specific percussion song and involves MUSS members forming a U with their hands and chopping to the beat of the music, and the First Down Chant (members raise their hands in unison, yelling first down, and mimic the referees by poin ng their arm in the direc on of the first down). The line of fives hanging in front of the MUSS sec on refers to the False Start Tally. Whenever the opposing team is charged with a false start, the MUSS hangs a numeral five in front of its sec on indica ng a five-yard penalty. Every me the Utes score, the band plays the school fight song, signaling the MUSS to sing along to the words of Utah Man. A er every game, the Ute team members congregate in front of the MUSS sec on and join in the singing of Utah Man. Watch for the MUSS to regularly Throw up a U, a tradi on that began at the Utah women s gymnas cs meets in 2004 and soon caught on with all the Ute teams and fans. It involves forming the U men oned in the U of U Chop and raising it toward the sky. The MUSS currently sponsors fan clubs for the Utah football, men s basketball, volleyball and gymnas cs teams. The football team began spor ng a MUSS decal on the back of its helmets in UTAH MAN FIGHT SONG VERSE I am a Utah man, sir, and I live across the green. Our gang, it is the jolliest that you have ever seen. Our coeds are the fairest and each one s a shining star. Our yell, you hear it ringing through the mountains near and far. CHORUS Who am I, sir? A Utah Man am I. A Utah Man, sir, and will be l I die; Ki-yi! We re up to snuff; we never bluff, we re game for any fuss. No other gang of college men dare meet us in the muss. So fill your lungs and sing it out and shout it to the sky, we ll fight for dear old Crimson, for a Utah Man am I. VERSE And when we prom the avenue, all lined up in a row, and arm in arm and step in me as down the street we go. No ma er if a freshman green or in a senior s gown, the people all admit we are the warmest gang in town. CHORUS (same) VERSE We may not live forever on this jolly good old sphere, but while we do we ll live a life of merriment and cheer. And when our college days are o er and night is drawing nigh, with par ng breath we ll sing that song: A Utah Man Am I. Go Utes! INFORMATION HERE S UTAH 2013 SEASON PLAYER BIOS COACHES & STAFF SERIES HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW BOWL HISTORY RECORD BOOK 17

8 UTAH FOOTBALL WHO S WHO AT THE U. RECORD BOOK BOWL HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW SERIES HISTORY COACHES & STAFF PLAYER BIOS 2013 SEASON HERE S UTAH INFORMATION The University of Utah boasts many distinguished alumni, among them professional athletes, inventors, actors, politicians, educators, entrepreneurs, authors, university and church presidents and scientists. The names that follow (alphabetically) belong to some of the most recognizable public figures to attend the U. Jamal Anderson, 1999 NFL Pro Bowl, led NFC in rushing Mike Anderson, 2001 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Rocky Anderson, former mayor of Salt Lake City Alan Ashton, co-founder of WordPerfect Corp. Zane Beadles, 2012 Pro Bowl Terrel H. Bell, former U.S. Secretary of Educa on Bob Benne, former U.S. Senator Andrew Bogut, No. 1 NBA dra pick in 2005 Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari and inventor of Pong Orson Sco Card, award-winning science fic on author Ron Carlson, award-winning fic on author Ed Catmull, co-founder and president of Pixar, Disney Anima on Jim Clark, co-founder of Silicon Graphics, Netscape, WebMD Stephen Covey, authored The 7 Habits of Highly Effec ve People Keene Cur s, Tony Award winning actor Andre Dyson, 2006 Super Bowl starter Kevin Dyson, Music City Miracle put Titans in 1999 Super Bowl Spence Eccles, prominent financier and philanthropist Larry EchoHawk, former head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs LaVell Edwards (MS), former BYU football coach Luther Elliss, two- me NFL Pro Bowler Lily Eskelsen, vice president of the Na onal Educa on Associa on David Evans, groundbreaking computer scien st Richard Paul Evans, authored best seller The Christmas Box Arnie Ferrin, NBA, former Utah athle cs director Mark Fuller, president and CEO of WET Design Jake Garn, former U.S. Senator E. Gordon Gee, former president of Ohio State University Larry Gluth, vice president with Habitat for Humanity Bill Gore, inventor of Gore-Tex fabric Henri Gouraud, computer scien st invented Gouraud shading Jordan Gross, 2004 Super Bowl starter and two- me Pro Bowl starter Lee Grosscup, popularized shovel pass, former ABC football analyst Ann Weaver Hart, president of University of Arizona Gordon B. Hinckley, 15th president of the Mormon Church Jon. M. Huntsman, Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to China, former governor of Utah Mickey Ibarra, former White House director of intergovernmental affairs Robert Jarvik, MD, inventor of the Jarvik-7 ar ficial heart Alan C. Kay, innovator of overlapping windows concept for PCs Frederick Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlan c Council Kay Atkinson King, a director for the U.S. House of Representa ves Blaine Lindgren, Olympic silver medalist in track Missy Marlowe, Olympic gymnast, NCAA champion J. Willard Marrio, founder of Marrio Interna onal Inc. Bob McDonald, former chair, president and CEO of Proctor & Gamble David O. McKay, ninth president of the Mormon Church Andre Miller, ranks in the NBA s top 10 in career assists Wat Misaka, only Japanese-American to play in the NBA Leilani Mitchell, star ng point guard for WNBA s N.Y. Liberty Charles K. Monfort, chairman and CEO of the Colorado Rockies Thomas S. Monson, 16th president of the Mormon Church John Naisbe, author of the bestseller Megatrends David Neeleman, founder and former CEO of JetBlue Airways John C. Nelson, MD, advisor to the Na onal Ins tutes of Health Mar n Newell, computer scien st invented the Utah teapot John Nogawski, president and COO for CBS TV distribu on Raymond Noorda, former president, CEO and chair of Novell Inc. Jody Olsen, former deputy director of the Peace Corps Martha Raddatz, chief foreign correspondent for ABC News Simon Ramo, scien st developed the intercon nental ballis c missile Calvin Rampton, Utah s only three-term governor John W. Ryan, former president of Indiana University Cecil O. Samuelson, president of Brigham Young University George Seifert, former NFL coach won two Super Bowls Rocco Siciliano, special assistant to President Eisenhower Alex Smith, No. 1 NFL dra pick in 2005 Sean Smith, NFL starter for the Kansas City Chiefs Steve Smith, five- me Pro Bowler led NFL in receiving in 2005 Wallace Stegner, Pulitzer Prize winning author Jane Summerhays, Tony Award-nominated actress Laurel Thatcher, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Keith Van Horn, No. 2 NBA dra pick averaged 16 pts in 10-year career Olene Walker, first woman governor of Utah John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe Systems Inc. Eric Weddle, three- me All-Pro safety for NFL s San Diego Chargers Brad Wilkins, architect of the world s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa of Dubai Terry Tempest Williams, author and environmentalist Larry Wilson, NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Evelyn Wood, speed reading innovator M E D I A G U I D E MEDIA GUIDE

9 ACADEMIC SUCCESS UTAH FOOTBALL ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Mel Carpenter Sco Robbins Sco Robbins* Steve Odom* Chuck Cole Dick Graham* Andre Guardi Andre Guardi Chad Folk Kimball Chris anson Brooks Bahr Morgan Scalley* Morgan Scalley* Alex Smith* Spencer Toone Louie Sakoda* Zane Beadles *First-Team 2012 ACADEMIC ALL-PAC-12 FIRST TEAM Luke Ma hews mass Communica on Tevita Stevens Spanish Dave Fagergren Business Brian Blechen Sociology Eric Rowe Undeclared SECOND TEAM Nate Fakahafua Undeclared V.J. Fehoko Sociology Charles Henderson Undeclared Sean Sellwood Exercise and Sport Science HONORABLE MENTION Dres Anderson Mass Communica on Viliseni Fauonuku Sociology Patrick Greene Economics Nick Marsh Business Dallin Rogers Exercise and Sport Science The University of Utah was an excellent place to go to college for many reasons. The facili es, the faculty and the overall campus experience made it possible for me to reach my goals of ge ng a college degree and playing in the NFL. Jordan Gross Carolina Panthers INFORMATION HERE S UTAH 2013 SEASON PLAYER BIOS COACHES & STAFF SERIES HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW BOWL HISTORY RECORD BOOK Utah s student-athletes have access to an expansive computer lab in the Burbidge Family Athle cs Academic Center. 19

10 UTAH FOOTBALL RICE-ECCLES STADIUM SEASON ATTENDANCE AVERAGES RECORD BOOK BOWL HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW SERIES HISTORY COACHES & STAFF PLAYER BIOS 2013 SEASON HERE S UTAH INFORMATION 1. 45, , , , , , , , , , RICE-ECCLES STADIUM TOP CROWDS 1. 46, California 2. 46, TCU 3. 46, Brigham Young 4. 46, USC 5. 45, Pi sburgh 6. 45, TCU 7. 45, Brigham Young 8. 45, Brigham Young 9. 45, Oregon State , Louisville , UNLV , Arizona , Texas A&M , Washington , Utah State RICE-ECCLES FACTS First Game: Sept. 12, 1998 Sea ng Capacity: 45,017 Largest Crowd: 46,768 Chair Seats: 15,015 Suites: 25 Surface: FieldTurf Since the gates to Rice-Eccles Stadium opened 15 years ago on September 12, 1998, fans have poured through them in record numbers. In fact, for the past five seasons, attendance at Utah home football games has exceeded the venue s 45,017-seating capacity. The undefeated Sugar Bowl champion team of 2008 averaged a school-record 45,585. In the four years since then, Utah has recorded the remainder of the top five season averages in school history, including the third-best mark of 45,347 in There have been 36 standing-room only crowds over the past 14 years including five of the six games in A record crowd of 46,768 watched the Utes defeat California in The second-largest crowd of 46,522 turned out for No. 5 Utah vs. No. 3 TCU in Two other games have gone over the 46,000 mark, including BYU (46,488) in 2008 and USC (46,037) in With its striking design, stunning mountain backdrop and panoramic views of the Salt Lake valley, Rice-Eccles Stadium is perhaps the most beau ful stadium in the country. The eyes of the world were on the venue in 2002 as it hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games. It is the third stadium located on the site, predated by Ute Stadium (1927) and Rice Stadium (1972). In 1996, Utah Director of Athle cs Chris Hill ini ated a fund-raising campaign to replace aging 32,500-seat Rice Stadium. A lead gi of $10 million soon came in from the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Founda on, steered by former Ute All- America skier Spence Eccles. The total construc on costs ran $50 million, of which $20 million came from private gi s, $10 million from athle cs department bonding, $12 million from the University of Utah and $8 million from the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Commi ee. Preliminary construc on work began in June of 1997 and con nued throughout the 1997 Utah home football season. Two days a er the season ended, wrecking crews moved in and demolished Rice Stadium. Only the south end zone bleachers and the Rice name (Robert L. Rice contributed $1 million in the 1972 renova on) would carry over to the new stadium. Rising from the rubble less than 10 months later was Rice-Eccles Stadium, an imposing concrete, steel and glass edifice that dominates the Salt Lake skyline. Visible for miles is the stadium box, located 14 stories above ground and encased in a 400-square-foot expanse of tempered glass. The box is supported by twin towers containing four high-speed elevators. Occupants of the stadium box are treated to sweeping views of the Wasatch Mountains to the east and downtown Salt Lake City, the M E D I A G U I D E MEDIA GUIDE

11 RICE-ECCLES STADIUM UTAH FOOTBALL Great Salt Lake and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Suites are located on the first two levels of the stadium box, while the top level is reserved for the media. The Cleone and Spence Eccles Scholarship Box on Level 4 seats 450 and has indoor-outdoor sea ng, along with eight suites. The Mezzanine on Level 5 provides another 17 suites. Level 6 features the Varsity Recep on Room, which seats 400, as well as the John Mooney Working Press Area, named in honor of the late Ute football writer and Salt Lake Tribune sports editor. Three ers of press sea ng can accommodate more than 100 media representa ves, and there are also booths for television and radio (among them the Bill Marcro Radio Booth, named for the former Voice of the Utes ). Upgrades have con nued in recent years. In June 2003, Larry H. and Gail Miller donated $1.6 million for a video display system and new scoreboards. The centerpiece is a massive (22 7 x 38 ) video screen above the south end zone that shows live ac on, replays and more. In 2007, an LED board stretching 200 x 4 feet across the north end zone was made possible by Utah Sports Proper es at a cost of $500,000. A second LED board was placed at the bo om of the south end zone stands in The stadium floor has also changed with the mes and new FieldTurf was installed in June of 2009, replacing the ini al FieldTurf version from Previous surfaces (da ng back to old Ute Field) included natural grass from and again in , AstroTurf from and SportGrass from The south end zone bleachers, built in 1982, house the locker rooms, the Gary L. Crocker Stadium Club suite and a band room. The plaza behind the south end zone was renovated as Olympic Cauldron Park and dedicated on August 21, The 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games memorial contains the original cauldron that housed the Olympic flame during the games. The plaza also boasts a 6,000-squarefoot visitor center/ cket office and Hoberman Arch, the backdrop for the Olympic awards ceremonies measuring 75 feet long, 40 feet high and five feet wide. The Utes played in front of standing-room-only crowds five mes in INFORMATION HERE S UTAH 2013 SEASON PLAYER BIOS COACHES & STAFF SERIES HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW BOWL HISTORY RECORD BOOK 21

12 UTAH FOOTBALL NEW FOOTBALL CENTER RECORD BOOK BOWL HISTORY 2012 IN REVIEW SERIES HISTORY COACHES & STAFF PLAYER BIOS 2013 SEASON HERE S UTAH INFORMATION UTAH FOOTBALL S NEW HOME Over 120,000-square feet of offices, mee ng rooms, player and staff locker rooms, players lounge and auditorium. All Utah studentathletes will u lize the building s cafeteria and technologically advanced sports medicine and rehabilita on center. A ached to the 19,000-sqare foot Alex Smith Strength & Condi oning Center and the 74,000-square foot Spence Eccles Field House. The Utes now call home one of the premier training centers in college football. In July 2013, Utah football moved into a new state-of-the-art facility that provides over 120,000-square feet of space designed for the sole purpose of helping the players, coaches and staff perform at their highest level. The new Utah Football Training Center is equally beau ful as it is func onal. The threestory structure features two courtyards and large sweeping glass windows, which provide picturesque views of the Wasatch Mountains to the south and east, and downtown Salt Lake City and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. And, the building isn t just for football; the training, rehabilita on and nutri onal needs of every Utah student-athlete are enhanced greatly by the new facility. A technologically advanced 17,000-square-foot sports medicine complex, including a dedicated hydrotherapy center, allows the Utah sports medicine staff to u lize cu ng edge rehabilita on and therapy techniques. The building also houses a 250-seat cafeteria, serving meals tailored to the specific diets of studentathletes. For the football, the facility includes a 6,500-square-foot locker room. Each of the program s 125 players is allocated a custom-cra ed locker with roomy and ven lated space, and secure storage for personal belongings. Charging sta ons for portable electronic devices are also included. A spacious 3,600-square-foot players lounge, featuring numerous large flat screen HD televisions, billiard games, a hydra on sta on and group study areas, spills out to a sprawling two- ered observa on deck overlooking the prac ce fields. Providing great views of the Salt Lake valley and Rice-Eccles Stadium, it promises to be a popular place for team get-togethers and alumni events for years to come. The new facility houses over 47,000-square feet of offices, mee ng rooms and an auditorium. Each member of the coaching staff is provided with a professional and comfortable office, equipped with the latest technology for maximum efficiency. The building also features a new and expanded 6,500-square foot Utah Football Hall of Fame. The Alex Smith Strength & Condi oning Center, which opened in the summer of 2009, is a ached to new training center and was expanded to over 19,000-square feet as part of the project. The Spence Eccles Field House, a 74,000-square foot indoor training facility that opened in 2004, sits adjacent to the new building. In terms of both ameni es and size, the Utah football program is assured of having one of the finest training complexes in the na on well into the heart of this century M E D I A G U I D E MEDIA GUIDE