Patrick Kinahan

Patrick Kinahan: NHL arrival only part of Smith's intention to trigger downtown SLC makeover

Patrick Kinahan: NHL arrival only part of Smith's intention to trigger downtown SLC makeover

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 10:33 a.m.

Take a good look around downtown, maybe even snap a picture or two for keepsake, a dramatic makeover is forthcoming.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU may go Young in finding Pope's replacement

Patrick Kinahan: BYU may go Young in finding Pope's replacement

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 16 - 10:19 a.m.

For a church-sponsored school with a limited pool of candidates, the BYU men's basketball program stands an excellent chance to land a competent coach.
Patrick Kinahan: Don't blame Pope leaving BYU for going home to dream job

Patrick Kinahan: Don't blame Pope leaving BYU for going home to dream job

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 12 - 9:01 a.m.

Negotiations were wrapped up Thursday night with Mark Pope agreeing to become the coach at Kentucky, historically one of the greatest programs in college basketball.
Patrick Kinahan: Mark Pope deserves to interview with Kentucky

Patrick Kinahan: Mark Pope deserves to interview with Kentucky

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 9 - 10:31 a.m.

He's far from the favorite but if long-shot circumstances break his way, Mark Pope could have the coaching opportunity of a lifetime over the next week.
Patrick Kinahan: Cavaliers in same situation as Jazz were with Donovan Mitchell

Patrick Kinahan: Cavaliers in same situation as Jazz were with Donovan Mitchell

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 2 - 10:29 a.m.

Donovan Mitchell loves his situation with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a young nucleus on the verge of hitting its collective stride together.
Patrick Kinahan: Outside expectations define success for BYU, Utah State basketball

Patrick Kinahan: Outside expectations define success for BYU, Utah State basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 10:32 a.m.

Preseason polls are meaningless, college coaches annually insist, with one overriding exception in all sports.
Patrick Kinahan: Nothing wrong with BYU basketball seed in NCAA Tournament

Patrick Kinahan: Nothing wrong with BYU basketball seed in NCAA Tournament

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 19 - 10:26 a.m.

Virtually every time it happens — that BYU's rule against Sunday play knocks down the men's basketball team a seed line in the NCAA Tournament.
Patrick Kinahan: NCAA Tournament success required to validate great seasons for BYU, USU

Patrick Kinahan: NCAA Tournament success required to validate great seasons for BYU, USU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 12 - 10:33 a.m.

Ponder this bit of twisted logic: Both BYU and Utah State enjoyed such outstanding regular seasons in basketball to the point neither matter anymore for each team.
Patrick Kinahan: Faith carries BYU basketball to believe

Patrick Kinahan: Faith carries BYU basketball to believe

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 10:28 a.m.

Quick turnarounds in college basketball often put BYU at a disadvantage due to university rules prohibiting Sunday practices.
Patrick Kinahan: Steve Young advocates Rams stashing Wilson as backup QB

Patrick Kinahan: Steve Young advocates Rams stashing Wilson as backup QB

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 10:31 a.m.

Count a Hall of Fame quarterback among the many wishing there's truth to the latest speculation involving the beleaguered quarterback for the New York Jets.
Patrick Kinahan: All-Star game continues to stain NBA

Patrick Kinahan: All-Star game continues to stain NBA

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 10:29 a.m.

Some 49 years ago a father and his young son, both basketball fanatics, attended a game that created a memory that was well worth the modest price of admission.
Patrick Kinahan: Trades plunge Jazz into longer rebuild

Patrick Kinahan: Trades plunge Jazz into longer rebuild

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:27 a.m.

Extending the length of the massive rebuild project, the Jazz have turned the focus toward the future.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah football already showered with love for next season

Patrick Kinahan: Utah football already showered with love for next season

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:37 a.m.

"Death, taxes and Utah football" success — count all on three happening, so proclaims lead Fox college football analyst Joel Klatt.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU has reasons for sensitive reaction to T-shirt incident

Patrick Kinahan: BYU has reasons for sensitive reaction to T-shirt incident

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 30 - 10:31 a.m.

The silent trash-talking — one of the better examples of an oxymoron — apparently was not the way BYU students should roll.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU can ride Big 12 coattails into NCAA Tournament

Patrick Kinahan: BYU can ride Big 12 coattails into NCAA Tournament

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 10:28 a.m.

Thanks to a strong nonconference record, highlighted by wins over San Diego State and current Pac-12 co-leader Arizona State, the Cougars require only moderate success in the Big 12.
Patrick Kinahan: Plethora of problems can't derail college football

Patrick Kinahan: Plethora of problems can't derail college football

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:23 a.m.

For a sport that is plagued with a host of serious problems, college football continues to explode in popularity.
Patrick Kinahan: How about Rose Bowl hosting annual national championship game?

Patrick Kinahan: How about Rose Bowl hosting annual national championship game?

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 10:25 a.m.

Prominent voices associated with college football are pushing a suggestion that might deserve consideration.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah, BYU may finally make NCAA Tournament in same season

Patrick Kinahan: Utah, BYU may finally make NCAA Tournament in same season

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 10:28 a.m.

Nine years after the last time, the Utah and BYU men's basketball teams may finally play in the NCAA tournament during the same postseason.
Patrick Kinahan: Pac-12 implosion along with supersized Big 12 ranks as Utah's top sports story

Patrick Kinahan: Pac-12 implosion along with supersized Big 12 ranks as Utah's top sports story

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 10:27 a.m.

As the start of another year draws near, 2023 will go down as one of the most memorable in local sports history.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah's Lynne Roberts earns recognition as year's top sportsperson

Patrick Kinahan: Utah's Lynne Roberts earns recognition as year's top sportsperson

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 10:33 a.m.

Reviewing the past year of athletic accomplishments in Utah, one name immediately stands out above all potential candidates.
Patrick Kinahan: Transfer portal leads to makeshift bowl lineups

Patrick Kinahan: Transfer portal leads to makeshift bowl lineups

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:32 a.m.

All in or in the way, the catchy phrase for Utah football, has needed a slight alteration to stay current with the times.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU faces tricky issue at quarterback

Patrick Kinahan: BYU faces tricky issue at quarterback

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:23 a.m.

One year removed from bringing in two transfer quarterbacks, BYU is again looking to bolster football's most important position.
Patrick Kinahan: Football forecasts fall short of expectations

Patrick Kinahan: Football forecasts fall short of expectations

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:34 a.m.

Falling in line with the results on the field, this wasn't a banner year for the annual forecasts for the college football locals.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah's beloved Pac-12 football sadly dies

Patrick Kinahan: Utah's beloved Pac-12 football sadly dies

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 10:31 a.m.

Like all bittersweet goodbyes, the impending divorce impacts the literally millions of people connected to the long-term relationship.
Patrick Kinahan: History says pump brakes on greatness for quarterback recruits

Patrick Kinahan: History says pump brakes on greatness for quarterback recruits

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:04 a.m.

Head coaching hires and quarterback recruits, use caution before making outlandish projections for success at both positions.