The connection is impossible to miss, but it’s not the sole reason Utah has established an ongoing pipeline in enemy territory: For the seventh-straight season, the Utes have at least one key contributor from Timpview High School in Provo.
“It’s not just because of who’s the coach — we like their football players,” Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley said. “And we recruit them hard.”
Timpview is led by Kyle Whittingham’s brother, Cary, and the program has been nothing but a positive for Utah of late. Redshirt freshman wide receiver Samson Nacua is the latest former T-Bird to make his way up north, following in the footsteps of Britain Covey, Pita Taumoepenu and Jason Whittingham, just to name a few.