Scott Howell: Utah’s Dixie State University needs a new name

It’s time to change the name of Utah’s Dixie State University.

I say that as a proud alumnus of Dixie College and as current chairman of the school’s national advisory committee.

We all know that if we were starting a new university today, we could not name it “Dixie.” The regents would not allow it. The state Legislature would not allow it. And the people of Utah would not allow it. And in a very real sense, we are starting a new university. It is no longer a regional college like the original Dixie; it is a ... Read more

Brice Sensabaugh Shows Complete Game In First Quarter

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz rookie Brice Sensabaugh showed off his full skillset in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets.

Sensabaugh filled the stat sheet with four points, two assists, and one steal in his first eight minutes o ... Read more

Alissa Pili Named To ESPN’s Top 50 Players In Pac-12 Women

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah power forward Alissa Pili has already cemented herself as one of the all-time greatest Utes, but ESPN just cemented her as one of the greatest Pac-12 players of all time as well.

In a conference that prides itself ... Read more