Utes will try to run the table in a new conference this year
At the Big 12 Media Days in Las Vegas, Utah's head coach Kyle Whittingham issued a stern warning to the new Big 12 opponents about the challenges they will face when playing at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Whittingham, known for his no-nonsense approach, didn't mince words.
" is a tough place to play. Be ready," Whittingham told 365 Sports. "We've had 12 straight years of sell out. You know, 52-thousand plus with standing room only every single week." This statement truly underscore the home-field advantage the Utes have cultivated over the years. Rice-Eccles Stadium, perched at an altitude of 4,600 feet above sea level, presents unique challenges to visiting teams, including thinner air that can affect stamina and performance. It's doesn't sit at the highest elevation in the Big 12. In fact, Folsom Field at the University of Colorado stands at 5,430 feet. But even with Deion Sanders, the crowds are no where near the same.
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