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Utah’s Cam Rising unsure about playing with a knee brace in 2024
Cam Rising is undoubtedly the starting quarterback going into the 2024 season for the Utah Utes. However, the seventh-year leader is facing a crucial decision this 18 days before taking on Southern Utah —whether or not to wear a knee brace after his recovery from knee surgery.
As he prepares for the Utes’ first season in the Big 12, Rising remains undecided on the matter. “I’m not sure,” he told the Salt Lake Tribute. “I’m still feeling it out. We’ll decide when it comes closer to the season.”
Rising’s health is pivotal to the Utes’ success, especially after the offense struggled without him in 2023, finishing 11th in the Pac-12 in passing yards. The Utes are determined to protect their QB1 at all costs. This offseason, Rising has focused on quickening his release and learning how to avoid unnecessary hits. His father, Nicko Rising, emphasized that the quarterback is looking to minimize the hits he takes this season.
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Utes offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig highlighted that Rising’s health will be a key factor in Utah’s aspirations for a successful season and possibly a bid in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Ludwig mentioned that design quarterback runs will be limited, particularly early in the season, to keep Rising healthy. The emphasis will be on smarter decision-making, including throwing the ball away when necessary.
In fall camp, Rising has been testing his knee with various cuts and zone reads, preparing for what could be a pass-heavy offense. With a largely unproven running back group, the Utes may rely more on Rising’s throwing capabilities this season. To bolster the offense, head coach Kyle Whittingham has added several wide receivers through the transfer portal, increasing competition and depth in the receiving corps.
As Rising puts it, “Competition makes everybody much better,” and this added depth could be crucial for Utah’s success in the upcoming season.
KANOSH, Utah — The United States Geological Survey recorded multiple earthquakes near Kanosh Sunday morning, each of them having an average magnitude of 3.0.
The first earthquake, magnitude 3.0, was detected just after 12:30 a.m., with the epicenter located half a mile south of Kanarraville.
The second quake, magnitude 3.2, was detected around 5:45 a.m., with the epicenter nearly five miles south-southwest of Kanosh. This was followed by two more quakes in the same area, a magnitude 2.5 quake coming in around 6:35 a.m., followed by a third around 7:45 a.m, which measured at magnitude 3.3.
This has since been followed by another quake, measuring at magnitude 3.7, being detected around 8:45 a.m. The geographic location in the USGS report places the epicenter approximately over two miles south of the Dry Wash Trail, about six miles south-southwest of Kanosh.
FOX 13 News previously spoke with researchers at University of Utah, who said that earthquake swarms are relatively common. A study published in 2023 posits that swarms may be triggered by geothermal activity. The findings came after a series of seismic swarms were detected in central Utah, within the vicinity of three geothermal power plants.
The study also says that the swarms fall into a different category than aftershocks that typically follow large quakes, such as the magnitude 5.7 earthquake that hit the Wasatch Fault back in 2020.
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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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