His time in Utah would see him get votes for sixth man of the year and most improved player, but it wouldn't be until the 2013-2014 season on his new deal with the Atlanta Hawks that he would claim hardware.
So outside the chatter and noise from puzzled Knights fans who had rarely seen their team lose in such a fashion in the fortress, I made sure to make it a point to try and find out what fellow NHL teams had to say about the new kid in town.
It was announced today, the 26th of November, the 35 hopefuls who could have their name in the award history books for the 2024 season. Among them was Southern Utah University’s very own Targhee Lambson, the T-Bird running back who torched opposing defenses all season long.
A 4-8, 5-7 year will be a rarity in Salt Lake City and with such high expectations met with such disappointing realities, choices will have to be made. And no choice looms larger than that of Coach Kyle Whittingham.
For the three big schools right here in the beehive state, the beginning of the season has provided nothing but hope and optimism as BYU. Utah State and Utah have combined to win 11 of 12 games played. (The University of Utah has the one blemish here falling to Mississippi State 78-73) Not only are these teams winning but they are doing so quite handily.
Despite “Yeti” being heavily rumored as Utah’s full time branding this next year, it is far from a certainty at this point, especially with trademark issues to sort through, leaving hope for other finalist.