Ute Sports

 Co-worker Steve Luhm had a story today on New Mexico's troubles and the troubles the program has given the Utes over the years.

 Interesting note, the Utes are 2-2 against New Mexico when nationally ranked. The Utes lost to the Lobos in 1994 when they were ranked No. 9 and in 2003 when they were No. 23. The Utes won in 2004 when ranked No. 14 and in 2008 when they were No. 10.

 Why all the issues? Utah gives New Mexico's 3-3-5 defense a lot of credit and coach Kyle Whittingham said the Lobos are always physical.

 "They've been physical every year we've played them," he said.

 The 3-3-5 defense went away with Rocky Long and the Lobos are using a base defense this year. It'll be interesting to see if the Utes have better success Saturday because of the changes.

 Course, the Utes aren't escaping Long's defense altogether, he is using it at San Diego State, where the Aztecs ranked 52nd nationally in total defense, up from 113th a year ago. The Aztecs visit Nov. 21.

 Fans who have bought tickets for Saturday's New Mexico game can get into the exhibition basketball game against Findlay at noon for free by showing their ticket.

 Jim Boylen was pushing for more followers on Twitter so tickets to Saturday's exhibition game would be free. Looks like he got his number, but follow him anyway if you are into those kinds of things.