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After making a massive shift in player could be one of the personnel and renewing the “team-first” most dominant in the The Top of the Mountain mentality during the offseason, the 2010- MWC, Boylen’s optimism In the 11-year history of the Mountain West Conference, Utah tops 11 Runnin’ Utes are intensely focused about the team’s offense the league in championships won, including regular season and on returning to the top of the Mountain is equaled only by his tournament crowns, with seven. The Utes also hold the second- best winning percentage in league games since the MWC was West Conference. Improved leadership passion and confidence established prior to the 1999-2000 season. from experienced returners and an in his team’s defensive injection of talented newcomers are capabilities. MWC Championships Won creating an optimistic buzz in the halls of Regular Season/ the Jon M. Huntsman Center. “We will play a more Team Total Tournament MWC Pct. Overall Pct. up-tempo style this year Utah 7 5/2 101-63 .616 222-127 .636 “I think we have a chance to be a special that will include more BYU 6 5/1 112-52 .683 244-111 .687 team,” said Utah head coach Jim Boylen. full-court defense,” said UNLV 4 1/3 91-57 .615 236-117 .669 “We’re going to be young and we’re going Boylen. “Combined SDSU 4 1/3 69-79 .466 198-148 .572 to be new but we have a lot of potential with more athletic and New Mexico 2 1/1 75-73 .507 213-136 .610 Wyoming 1 1/0 72-76 .486 180-158 .533 here. I believe it’s the most talented dynamic players and Air Force 1 0/1 64-84 .432 163-167 .494 team from top to bottom that we’ve had improved play from our Colorado St. 1 0/1 43-105 .291 153-181 .458 since I’ve been here. A lot will depend guards, we should be TCU 0 0/0 17-47 .266 60-94 .390 on how quickly this team can jell and the much more efficient on guys learn to trust each other and play offense and earn a lot of “Defensively, we were good enough to together. I think they took a huge step easy baskets.” win on most nights. Other than one or in that process by spending the whole two games, we were in every one down summer together on and off the court. The hallmark of any Boylen-coached the stretch but didn’t create enough on I know that the guys we have in this team is its dogged defense. Last year, offense to win the game. We need to program are deeply committed to each Utah blocked a school-record 186 shots find that player who will rise up late in a other, to our system and to Utah. Playing and came up with 172 steals, the most game and help us win. We have to have for Utah means more to this group of in Boylen’s three years at the helm. The a guy who can make good decisions and men.” Utes led the conference in three-point winning plays at the end of a game or defense (.302) for the second a half. We have a lot of guys with the Utah will take a slightly different approach straight year and ranked No. 4 field goal potential to do that. Shawn Glover and on offense this year, with increased percentage defense (.411) and points Will Clyburn could be those late-game athleticism and the ability to run and allowed (66.4 ppg). With increased length scorers and Josh Watkins has the skill and push the ball. Thanks to much-improved and athleticism at every position, as well the basketball IQ to make plays for us guard play and a front line that, if healthy, as the return of one of the nation’s most down the stretch.” prolific shot-blockers in 7-foot-3 center By The Numbers David Foster, Utah is on track to once Utah’s other main goals are to improve The following is a look at Utah’s returning leaders again be at the top of the conference’s its rebounding and cut down on its and returning percentage in numerous statistical defensive statistics. turnovers. Additionally, the Utes categories from 2009-10: committed more fouls and gave up more Category...... Name “Defensively I think we are as good as free throws last year than in any other Scoring...... Jay Watkins (9.2 ppg) anyone,” said Boylen. “This could be our season under Boylen, and they have Rebounding...... David Foster (4.8 rpg) best defensive group yet. Our guys take vowed to raise their level of discipline and Assists...... Jace Tavita (2.0 apg) their defense personally, it really means effectiveness in that area. Blocked Shots...... David Foster (4.0 bpg) something to them. It hurts when they get Steals...... Jace Tavita (0.5 spg) scored on. I love that mentality and I have Field-goal pct...... Jason Washburn (.585) Equally important to Boylen is that his 3-pt. FG pct...... Chris Hines (.438) seen how successful it can be in college team can excel in the “hustle plays” and Free-throw pct...... Jason Washburn (.861) and in the NBA.” use them to turn a game around. Minutes played...... Jay Watkins (23.1 mpg) Returning...... Category...... Losing One of the areas of focus for this Utah “Grabbing those tipped rebounds 21.1...... Points per game...... 45.3 team will be improving its play late in or diving on a loose ball can be the 31.8%...... Pct. of scoring...... 68.2% games. In a league that is traditionally difference between winning and losing 12.8...... Rebounds per game...... 21.1 decided by whichever team can win more a one or two-possession game,” said 40.7%...... Pct. of rebounds...... 59.3% than its share of tight, hard-fought games, Boylen. “Rebounding, committing less 4.0...... Assists per game...... 7.6 Boylen will be looking for players who will 34.4%...... Pct. of assists...... 65.6% fouls and taking care of the ball – a lot of 5.3...... Blocks per game...... 0.7 step forward and own show a winning that goes back to toughness, discipline 88.3%...... Pct. of blocks...... 11.7% mentality late in games. and being committed to making winning 8.5...... Field goals per game...... 13.8 plays when they matter most. We didn’t 38.1%...... Pct. of field goals...... 61.9% “As a team, we need to be better late do a good enough job of that last year. 0.9...... 3-pt. field goals per game...... 5.1 in games offensively,” said Boylen. 14.6%...... Pct. of 3-pt. field goals...... 85.4% But our guys have had intense focus in the

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weight room and they have come back consistent scoring and rebounding to go bigger and stronger this year and making with improved individual defense. He those plays is a real priority for them this has also stepped up and assumed a large season.” leadership role on the team, leading the Utes vocally and through his work on the Look Who’s Back basketball court and in the weight room. Six players return to the team this year, headlined by one of the nation’s top “We expect a big year from Jay,” said shot-blockers in Foster. After finishing last Boylen. “He has a terrific attitude and he season ranked No. 4 in the nation with 4.0 has really stepped into a leadership role. rejections per game, Foster was named He battled some injury problems last year, the MWC Defensive Player of the Year. but if he can stay healthy this year he He became Utah’s single-season record could be a dominant player for us.” holder with 115 swatted shots last year and now has his sights set on Luke Nevill’s Jace Tavita (6-4, 205) is one of the best career record of 205. In addition to his individual defenders on the squad and totals, the Utes will look to Foster to routinely draws the assignment of bring an improved offensive game into his guarding the opponents’ best players. A junior year, along with better rebounding tough, physical defender, Tavita has also numbers on both ends of the floor. improved his ball-handling skills and will look to build on his 2009-10 -to- David Foster was named the MWC Defensive Player “We were pleasantly surprised with how turnover ratio of 1.6, which was second- of the Year in 2009-10 after he set a new school record with 115 blocks. Foster hopes to repeat his well David transitioned from his mission best on the squad. defensive effort while improving his offensive game to being a dominant force on defense and production on the glass. last year,” said Boylen. “His willingness Jason Washburn (7-0, 230) is Utah’s to defend the rim was a real difference- top returning shooter by percentage. strong, hard-nosed defender, Utah will maker for us. Now after a year in our Knocking down 58.5% of his shots from now look for improved ball handling and system and with his work ethic, I think he the field (55-of-94), the Utes will look to a more well-rounded game from Hines as will improve offensively and contribute Washburn to become a more complete he returns for his third year in Boylen’s more on both ends of the floor.” player this year. With his ability to block program. shots and his deft touch in the paint, he Jay Watkins (6-8, 215) is the team’s has the potential to become an all-MWC “Our future is bright with those three lone senior and the Utes’ top returning candidate by raising his rebounding totals sophomores,” said Boylen. “We expect scorer from 2010. An explosive player and his overall consistency. Washburn them to contribute heavily for us this who thrilled fans with his athleticism put his talents on display in his collegiate season but they are also the foundation and power, Watkins should provide debut against Idaho, scoring 20 points and of what we are building for the next few grabbing seven rebounds, and will look to years.” recapture that effort several more times in 2010-11. Fresh Faces Utah welcomes nine newcomers to Glover (6-7, 195) gained experience and the roster, including four junior college confidence last year playing as a true transfers and five true freshmen. With freshman and has worked relentlessly several highly-touted recruits in the mix, in the offseason to improve his game on Boylen is quick to point out that one of both ends of the floor. Glover’s length and the biggest factors for his team’s success quickness make him a tough defender this year will be how quickly the returning who can guard multiple positions and players and the newcomers can come create matchup problems for Utah’s together and perform together on the opponents. With improved outside floor. shooting and a more aggressive mentality getting to the rim, fans could see an “With six guys coming back and nine new immediate rise in his 3.4 points and 2.0 players, our success will be determined rebounds in per game from last season. by how quickly they become a team,” said Boylen. “Their ability to trust each other Chris Hines (6-1, 195) is Utah’s top and share the ball will determine just how returning three-point shooter. He came good this group can become.” Jay Watkins is the top returning scorer for the Utes off the bench to knock down 43.8% (14- after averaging 9.2 points per game last year, while of-32) of his attempts from long range The junior college transfers include Will adding 4.1 rebounds per night. His explosiveness Clyburn (6-7, 200), Antonio DiMaria (6-6, and athleticism make him a fan favorite. last year as a redshirt freshman. Another

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with Boylen’s already stingy defense.

DiMaria is a catch-and-shoot player who brings toughness and experience to the Utes. His reputation as a long-range threat could make him a dangerous player in Utah’s inside-out offense. Kupets is a skilled, talented player who enters the program as a combo guard. Comfortable at either guard spot, he has the ability to score and is capable of running the team at the point as well.

Watkins, who is in line to become the first true point guard Utah has had under Boylen, helped lead Howard College to the NCAA Junior College National Championship crown last year. His quickness, strength, vision and ball- handling give him the ability to run the Junior Josh Watkins is a true point guard who offense, but he is also not afraid to get to Already a talented player with a nose for the rim, Boylen will ask to take ownership of running a more the rim himself. Watkins’ ability to dictate sophomore Shawn Glover enters his sophomore up-tempo and fast-paced offense. season stronger and more confident in his role in tempo in the running game and execute Boylen’s offense. 195), Chris Kupets (6-0, 175) and Josh the pick-and-roll should be a perfect fit in Watkins (6-0, 200). Utah’s offense. a big body, who can knock down shots from the floor and is a good Clyburn brings another level of athleticism The freshman class is made up of wing shooter. Boylen will be looking for him to the Utes. He has the ability to score by Josh Fuller (6-7, 210), guard Preston Guiot to adjust to the speed and athleticism of slashing to the basket or knocking down (6-0, 185), guard Dominique Lee (6-4, the game at the collegiate level. Fuller jumpers while also taking significant 205), center Neal Monson (6-10, 220) and brings a toughness and competitiveness pride in his defense. Clyburn’s length and forward J.J. O’Brien (6-7, 215). to the program that Boylen loves, and will quickness allow him to guard multiple concentrate on improving his overall skill positions and he should fit in perfectly O’Brien may have been the most lauded level and ability at the wing position. of the group coming out of high school, ranking as a top-10 recruit in The Schedule the state of California. He was Never afraid to take on a difficult schedule also ranked the No. 1 incoming against a wide range of teams across the freshman in the Mountain West country, Utah will challenge itself once Conference by The Sporting News. again in 2010-11. The Utes are preparing A big, athletic player, his versatility for non-conference home games against will be a great asset to the Utes as Montana, Weber State, Oral Roberts, he can create matchup problems Fresno State, Pepperdine and Boise State, for opponents at multiple along with road trips to take on Utah positions. He does a lot of things State, Bradley, Michigan and Portland. very well and has the potential Utah will also head to the Diamondhead to make a big impact as a true Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii, where they freshman. will face 2010 NCAA runner-up Butler in the first round, with subsequent games Guiot is a true point guard who has that could include Florida State, Hawaii, a very good understanding and feel Baylor and Mississippi State, among for the game. The son of Jeff Guiot, others. With this impressive slate of head coach at Southwest Baptist, non-conference contests ahead of them, Preston is an intelligent player the Runnin’ Utes will have no shortage of with a high basketball IQ. Lee is a challenging games in preparation for their pure athlete who plays as hard as MWC schedule. anyone on the floor. His strength, athleticism and toughness are Boylen unveiled the “7 Pillars of Utah Basketball” prior to the some of his biggest assets. Monson 2008-09 season. These seven fundamentals govern everything is a strong and skillful player with the team does, from the practice floor to the classroom. 22 2010-11 MEDIA GUIDE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS UTAH MEN’S BASKETBALL

Credentials Please call or email Kyle Harris or Kate Sturgeon at least 48 hours in advance of Utah Athletic Communications Directory the game to request press credentials. You may also fax requests on letterhead to 801.581.4358. Credentials will be issued at the discretion of the Athletic LIZ ABEL Communications office. Associate Athletics Director Director of Athletic Communications Athletic Communications Office Utah Athletic Communications is located in the Jon M. Huntsman Center on South Office: 801-581-3511 Campus Drive and is accessible through the southeast administrative entrance. Cell: 801-209-6346 [email protected] Getting to the Game Sports: Football, Gymnastics The Jon M. Huntsman Center is located on the southeast side of the University of Utah campus. From Salt Lake International Airport, exit the airport onto I-80 East. Exit at 600 South, which is a one-way street heading east. Continue to 700 East and KYLE HARRIS turn left. Turn right on 400 South. Continue east until you reach the stoplight at Mario Associate Director of Athletic Communications Capecchi Drive, then turn left. Bear left and proceed through the intersection at MBB Contact South Campus Drive. Take your first left into the parking lot to the east of the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Office: 801-581-3771 Cell: 801-580-4411 Parking [email protected] Media parking is available, with a pass, in the lot immediately east of the Huntsman Sports: Men’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer Center. Parking requests must be made through the Athletic Communications office and will not automatically be provided with each credential. MICHAEL DEVINE Weekly Press Conference Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Press conferences will be held on Mondays during the season beginning in late Secondary MBB Contact November. They will be conducted from noon-1 p.m. MT in the Huntsman Center South Lounge, and will feature Utah head coach Jim Boylen. The press conference is Office: 801-581-8997 open to accredited media members only. Cell: 801-580-4502 [email protected] Interview Policies Sports: Volleyball, Softball, Skiing, 2nd MBB Please contact Associate Director of Athletic Communications Kyle Harris at 801.581.3771 to arrange interviews with Utah coaches and players. Interview requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Interviews with players and coaches are conducted immediately following practice. Head coach Jim Boylen will BROOKE FREDERICKSON also be available at his weekly press conference on Mondays. Interviews are not Assistant Director of Athletic Communications granted prior to the game on any day of competition. All practices are open to the Office: 801-581-8302 media. Cell: 801-493-9254 [email protected] Post-Game Interviews The Utah locker room is closed to the media at both home and away games. Post- Sports: Women’s Basketball, 2nd Football game interview requests for players and coaches must be made through the Athletic Communications staff. After all home games, interviews with Coach Boylen and requested athletes will be conducted in women’s basketball team room, located across the hall from the men’s locker room, after a 10-minute cooling-off period. Media members may not enter the interview room until notified by the Athletic MIKE LAGESCHULTE Communications staff. Director of Special Projects

Photographers Office: 801-587-9162 [email protected] Photographers/videographers may shoot courtside. Floor space is limited and is specifically allocated to the left side of each basket (facing the court). Photographers must be off the court and inside the designated and outlined area.

Wireless Connections/Telephones Wireless access is available free of charge. In addition, there are four courtesy telephones in the Huntsman Center working press area, with three others available in KATE STURGEON the JMHC press work room. To order a phone line at your seat, please call Kristy Holt Athletic Communications Office Manager at 801.585.1018. Office: 801-581-3510 [email protected] Broadcast/Television Requests All requests regarding radio broadcasts (live and tape-delayed) should be made through Associate Director of Athletic Communications Kyle Harris. He can be reached by phone at 801-581-3771 and email ([email protected]). Questions STUDENT ASSISTANTS - 801-585-7825 regarding television broadcasts should be directed to Kristy Holt at 801-585-1018 or [email protected]. Connor Malmberg - Track and Field [email protected] Internet Emily Radivoyevich - Men’s Tennis, Men’s Golf [email protected] Complete Utah men’s basketball information is available on the Internet at Mikael Short - Swimming and Diving www.UtahUtes.com. Information includes current schedule and results, live game-day [email protected] stats and audio, roster, current press releases, statistics, coach and athlete profiles, Andrea Wilson - Women’s Tennis the media guide in a PDF document, archives and more. [email protected]

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Huntsman Center Media Access

The Jon M. Huntsman Center, Utah’s basketball and gymnastics arena, contains the administrative offices and the offices Men’s Basketball Offices of all Ute coaches except football and tennis. Also under the dome are the athletics director and associate/assistant athletics directors, athletic communications, Media Parking marketing, development/fundraising, (Middle Section of East business, computer operations, event Parking Lot) coordination and facility management. The Huntsman Center is located at 1825 East Utah Locker Room/ South Campus Drive (84112-0900). Postgame Interview Area

What Is A Ute? Office of Associate SID Kyle Harris A Ute is a member of the Native American (Right of Portal 19) tribe that first settled the state of Utah. There is plenty of disagreement in history and reference books regarding the meaning of the word Ute. Two of the more common Working Press Area definitions of Ute are “high place” and “top of the mountain.” A definition in a similar Athletic Communications vein is “people of the mountains.” Yet Office other references have Ute defined as “land of the sun.” As a group, the Utes refer to Media Work Room themselves as “Noochee,” meaning “the people.” The University of Utah uses Ute as Media Will Call Entrance its nickname with permission from the Ute Tribal Council.

Media Outlets Covering the Runnin’ Utes Newspapers Ogden Standard Examiner Television Radio 332 S. Standard Way Salt Lake Tribune KUTV-2 (CBS) P.O. Box 12790 ESPN 700 AM 90 S. 400 West 2185 South 3600 West Ogden, UT 84412 (Flagship) Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Phone: (801) 625-4200 515 So. 700 East Suite 2R Phone: (801) 257-8900 Phone: (801) 973-3167/3327 Fax: (801) 625-4299 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Fax: (801) 257-8950 Nate Dowdle, sports producer Phone: (801) 524-2600 Michael Anastasi, Provo Daily Herald Bill Riley, program director/ play-by-play Managing Editor for Sports KTVX-4 (ABC) P.O. Box 717 Joe Baird, sports editor 2175 West 1700 South Provo, UT 84603 KFAN All Sports 1320 Lya Wodraska, beat writer Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone: (801) 373-5050 434 Bearcat Drive ([email protected]) Phone: (801) 975-4427/4428 Fax: (801) 344-2982 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Kurt Kragthorpe, sports columnist Wesley Ruff, sports director Dave Allen, sports editor Phone: (801) 485-6700 Gordon Monson, sports columnist Scott Garrard, program director KSL-5 (NBC) Logan Herald Journal Deseret Morning News Broadcast House 75 West 300 North KZN 1280 The Zone 30 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Logan, UT 84321 515 S. 700 East, #1C Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: (801) 575-5593/5535 Phone: (435) 752-2121 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Phone: (801) 237-2161 Tom Kirkland, sports director Fax: (435) 753-6642 Phone: (801) 328-1280 Fax: (801) 237-2543 Shawn Harrison, sports editor Jake Scott, program director Kent Condon, sports editor KSTU-13 (FOX) Mike Sorensen, beat writer 5020 W. Amelia Earhart Dr. KSL-1160 News Radio Dirk Facer, beat writer Wire Services Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Broadcast House Brad Rock, sports columnist Associated Press Phone: (801) 536-1358/1371/1311 55 N. 300 West 30 East 100 South, Suite 200 Rick Aaron, sports director Salt Lake City, UT 84180 Daily Utah Chronicle Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: (801) 575-7676 200 S. Central Campus Dr., Room 240 Phone: (801) 322-3405 KJZZ-14 Cleon Wall, sports director University of Utah Doug Alden, sports editor 5181 W. Amelia Earhart Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Phone: (801) 581-6397 Main Phone: (801) 537-1414 Fax: (801) 581-3299 Jeremy Castro, sports director Bryan Chouinard, sports editor

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Utah Sports Radio Network Utah Radio, Television and ESPN 700 Sports, formerly known as KALL Play-by-play duties for Ute basketball Broadcast Teams 700, has been the radio home to University broadcasts will be handled by Bill Riley, of Utah Athletics since 1951. A 50,000- now in his first season as the Voice of the watt station during the day, ESPN 700 has Utes. Riley also handles play-by-play duties boosted its nighttime signal to 10,000 for Utah football, hosts the weekly radio watts to allow more Ute fans to hear the coach’s shows and anchors the Ute Sports games. The Utah Sports Radio Network will Minute, which airs weekdays on the Utah also include KVEL 920 AM in Vernal for the Sports Radio Network. 2010-11 Utah men’s basketball season. Bill Riley Jimmy Soto Jim Boylen Show Radio Play-by-Play Radio Analyst Managing the radio network is Utah Sports The Jim Boylen Show will be carried weekly Properties, a division of CBS Collegiate on the Utah Sports Radio Network and KALL Bill Riley, Play by Play Sports Properties. Utah Sports Properties 700 Sports beginning Dec. 1, live from TGI ESPN 700 (USP) is in its fourth year as the multi- Friday’s on Foothill Boulevard in Salt Lake 1903 No. Research Way media rights partner for Utah Athletics. City. The show’s regular air time is Monday Salt Lake City, UT 84119 nights from 7-8 p.m. Bill Riley is the host. Phone: 801-596-4115 The basketball pregame show begins 30 Email: [email protected] minutes prior to tipoff and features an On The Internet exclusive interview with Utah Head Coach All Utah basketball games and the Jim Jim Boylen. Additional features highlighting Boylen Coach’s Show can also be heard the Ute basketball team and its opponents, online at www.UtahUtes.com. The audio as well as Mountain West updates and broadcasts are available through Utah All- scores from around the country, make for Access, a premium multi-media package an entertaining and informative pre-game that is available through the web site. show. Immediately following the game is the 30-minute post-game show, which will showcase player and coach interviews and Wesley Ruff Dana Greene Television Host Television Anchor a game summary.

Wesley Ruff, Sports Director KTVX-4 2175 West 1700 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone: (801) 975-4427/4428/4429 Utah Sports Television Network The Utah Sports Television Network Coach’s Show Utah Utes on the Web will provide Ute fans with the most The weekly coach’s show will air highlights The latest on all University of Utah sports comprehensive coverage of Utah from the most recent games, in-depth teams can be found 24 hours a day, 365 days basketball. Utah Sports Properties, which a year on UtahUtes.com, Facebook, Twitter, feature stories on student-athletes, YouTube and iTunesU. Utah’s official athletics manages the television network, reached behind-the-scenes looks at the Ute website, UtahUtes.com, offers complete an agreement with KTVX-ABC 4 in Salt basketball program, previews of upcoming information on upcoming games, recaps, Lake City to be the flagship station for games and much more. statistics, rosters, schedules and results, as well the Utah Sports Television Network in as live and on-demand video streaming. 2007 and is entering the third year of that The shows will be rebroadcast on The WEB relationship. Mtn. and the CBS College Sports Network. http://utahutes.com/

KTVX, along with its sister stations KUCW- YOUTUBE CW 30 and The Hive, will air a weekly http://www.youtube.com/uathletics coach’s show with Jim Boylen and a TWITTER season preview show. http://twitter.com/utahathletics http://twitter.com/jimboylen ABC 4 Sports Director Wesley Ruff, sports reporter Kent Rupe and sports anchor FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/uathletics Dana Greene will serve as hosts. http://facebook.com/??????

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The CBS College Sports Network CBS College Sports is in its fifth year as the television partner of the Mountain West • Owned by CBS Corporation Conference. The MWC television • Acronym is CBS C • Exclusive television package is available in local, broadcasting and online regional and national markets rights to MWC sports through The MountainWest • Replaced CSTV, which was Sports Network (The Mtn.), CBS C acquired by CBS in Jan. 2006 and Versus. • CBS C was launched in Feb., 2008 The Mtn. is the nation’s original The Mtn. sports network dedicated to an intercollegiate athletics conference. • Co-owned by CBS C and Co-owned by CBS College Sports Comcast Network and Comcast Corporation, • The nation’s original regional The Mtn. has been available to cable network dedicated to a subscribers in the MWC footprint college athletics conference • Coverage of all 19 MWC since it first aired in 2006-07, and sponsored sports has been part of DirecTV’s national • Airs 24 hours-a-day, seven satellite package since 2008. days-a-week Comcast is the largest cable provider and DirecTV is the largest VERSUS satellite television service provider in the nation. Together, they provide Bill Doleman (left) and Marius Payton (right) are the primary anchors of The • Owned by Comcast blanket coverage of MWC athletics. In Mtn.’s studio shows. In addition to the network’s extensive game coverage, • Seen in 72 million homes • MWC was the first exclusive the case of The Mtn., 24 hours-a-day, The Mtn. produces highlight shows and numerous weekly programs highlighting the Mountain West Conference. college programming seven days-a-week. provider for VERSUS DirecTV • Nation’s leading satellite television service provider • Launched The Mtn. on Ch. 616 in Aug., 2008 • The Mtn is available on DIRECTV CHOICE in the MWC footprint • The Mtn. is available to the rest of the nation with a subscription to DIRECTV’s Sportspack 2010-11 Television Schedule Utah will have 19 regular-season games and their MWC Tournament contests televised on the CBS College Sports Network. Date Opponent Time TV Dec. 10 at Michigan 4:30 p.m. Big 10 Network Dec. 22 vs. Butler 9 p.m. ESPNU Dec. 23 Florida State/Hawaii TBA ESPNU/ESPN2 Dec. 24/25 TBD TBA ESPNU/ESPN2 Jan. 5 at Air Force 8 p.m. The Mtn. Jan. 8 San Diego State 2 p.m. MT The Mtn. Jan. 11 BYU 6:30 p.m. The Mtn. Jan. 15 at Wyoming 1:30 p.m. The Mtn. Jan. 19 New Mexico 6 p.m. The Mtn. Jan. 22 at TCU 4 p.m. The Mtn. Jan. 29 Colorado State 4 p.m. The Mtn. Feb. 2 at UNLV 8:30 p.m. VERSUS Feb. 5 Air Force 6 p.m. The Mtn. Feb. 8 at San Diego State 8:30 p.m. The Mtn. Feb. 12 at BYU 4 p.m. The Mtn. Feb. 16 Wyoming 7 p.m. CBS College Sports Feb. 19 at New Mexico 7:30 p.m. The Mtn. Feb. 22 TCU 8 p.m. The Mtn. Mar. 2 at Colorado State 7 p.m. CBS College Sports Mar. 5 UNLV 2 p.m. VERSUS Utah head coach Jim Boylen is interviewed by Greg Anthony of CBS Sports following Utah’s victory over Michigan at the * Mountain West Conference game. All times Mountain. Huntsman Center last year.

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