BURNSY

Rustyn Burnside has been covering the local sports scene here in Southern Utah since 2017. A fan of all things Utah sports, Rustyn is honored to bring you weekly updates, news and topics in regards to High School, Collegiate and Professional Sports every weekday, 4-6 on the Andy Thompson Show as a co-host, and through written media on sportsradio977.com. A graduate of Utah Tech University, Rustyn and his family are glad to be a part of the St. George Community and the chance to grow alongside it.

Colorado Expecting More Fans than BYU For Alamo Bowl?

Buffaloes head coach, Deion Sanders, would also touch on this slightly in his welcome presser by mentioning that he “knows how deep our fans come.”

Utah’s Walker Kessler Will Be Pricey For Other Teams

Kessler is still one of the names that get’s floated out when the typical culprits are brought up for who Utah could ship out.

Utah Needs A New Song Shoutout

So for me, and for you, here in the beehive state, what’s our song?

Former Utah Jazz Fan Favorite Calls It a Career

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.

Utah, Know the One NFL Team That Hasn’t Played on Thanksgiving

31 of 32 NFL teams have at least one Thanksgiving moment in franchise history.

Southern Utah RB Named Finalist For Major FCS Award

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.

Coach Whitt Leaves Coaching Decision Open Ended

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.

Three Utah Basketball Programs Sit In Top Twenty of This Stat

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.

Jazz Bear Teases New Utah Hockey Club Mascot?

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.

Former BYU QB Taysom Hill Makes NFL History

Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill not only helped will the New Orleans Saints to their 2nd straight win by upsetting the Atlanta Falcons, but did so by making history on the way.