Patrick Kinahan
Patrick Kinahan: For some reason, Jazz method of tanking drawing widespread ire
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 10:29 a.m.
Jaren Jackson's first game with the Jazz will go down as the most obvious example of the team tanking with the intent to preserve a spot in the NBA lottery.
Patrick Kinahan: Matching outrageous hype proving hard for Dybantsa
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 10:38 a.m.
Living up to the hype, especially in today's frenzied sensationalism of social media, is one of the more difficult tasks to accomplish in the sports world.
Patrick Kinahan: Top-tier teams exposing BYU men's basketball flaws
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Jan. 27 - 10:24 a.m.
Harsh as it sounds seven weeks before the NCAA Tournament begins, the BYU basketball team may suffer a fate like that of Texas Tech football.
Patrick Kinahan: Tanking far from finished for Jazz
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 1:55 p.m.
With a touch of bravado, Austin Ainge definitively declared the Jazz were done tanking games for the sake of improving draft odds.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah's transfer losses to Michigan could include top recruit
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:32 a.m.
Access to considerable resources is aiding Kyle Whittingham's intent to stockpile his Michigan roster with talent, including taking multiple starters from Utah.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah football's plan for smooth transition shattered
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 10:28 a.m.
Forgive shellshocked Utah football fans for wondering if the steady stream of departures will stop any time soon.
Patrick Kinahan: Mr. Clean Whittingham provides the detergent Michigan needs
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:53 a.m.
Kyle Whittingham told the truth, as he most always did for two decades, even if the one-liner drew a surprise.
Patrick Kinahan: Selfless act enhances Kyle Whittingham's legacy at Utah
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:02 a.m.
The winningest coach in the history of Utah football is bowing out in a selfless act that avoids a potentially messy situation.
Patrick Kinahan: Kyle Whittingham leaves Utah as role model for coaches
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:33 a.m.
As Kyle Whittingham was informally interacting with media types at a table during a lunch break at the last Pac-12 football media day, an impressionable 33-year-old stood a few feet away from the Utah coach.
Patrick Kinahan: Commissioner's plea aside, CFP committee never favored BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:02 a.m.
Brett Yormark miscalculated on multiple fronts by repeatedly comparing BYU's football credentials this season with Notre Dame.
Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 9:34 a.m.
For listeners with a discerning ear, BYU coach Kalani Sitake provided keen insight into the ramifications of his dalliance with Penn State.
Patrick Kinahan: Sitake might be playing musical chairs with BYU, Penn State
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 2:23 p.m.
Known for his love of dancing, Kalani Sitake stayed in character when asked about his connection to the vacant Penn State head coaching position.
Patrick Kinahan: Time right for Kyle Whittingham to retire — if he wants
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 10:26 a.m.
Although not perfect, the timing is right for Whittingham to walk away and enjoy life as a doting grandfather and an ambassador to the program.
Patrick Kinahan: Familiarity settling in for BYU basketball
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:48 a.m.
Through only four games, mostly due to unforeseen circumstances and injuries, BYU has trotted out multiple starting units.
Patrick Kinahan: Style points would supplement BYU's playoff aspirations
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 18 - 10:32 a.m.
Both football coaches are in accord, stating strong opposition to running up scores after outcomes are effectively decided, yet their united philosophy is becoming outdated by the week.
Patrick Kinahan: As previously stated, Utah belongs next to BYU for playoff possibility
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:32 a.m.
All the doubters, and there were plenty, scoffed at the notion that Utah has a decent shot to make the college football playoff.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah deserves playoff consideration with BYU, Texas Tech
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 10:25 a.m.
With two teams ranked inside the top 10, the Big 12 can expect BYU and Texas Tech to hold similar positions in the season's inaugural College Football Playoff rankings.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU's emergence significantly enhances Big 12
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Oct. 28 - 4:58 p.m.
Setting aside emotions, which often is hard for passionate crazies, numbers show BYU is emerging as the most dominant football program in the Big 12.
Patrick Kinahan: Surprisingly unbeaten BYU flying high in wacky Big 12
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 10:38 a.m.
Ecstasy to the depths of despair all in the span of seven days sums up life in the Big 12 since the conference brought in four Pac-12 programs two years ago.
Patrick Kinahan: Money plays massive role in Big 12 football supremacy
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Oct. 16 - 12:59 p.m.
Already known for making predictions on conference realignment, virtually all of which happened, Kyle Whittingham saw the impact that paying players would have on college football.
Patrick Kinahan: Consistently disrespected BYU can fortify credentials by beating Utah
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Oct. 14 - 10:23 a.m.
Higher ranked and playing at home, yet neither matters to the oddsmakers. Yes, the BYU football team has good reason to play the disrespect card.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU basketball emerging as a blueblood program
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Oct. 7 - 10:23 a.m.
Like Big 12 member Texas Tech is doing in football this season, BYU basketball has built an impressive roster, aided by the rules allowing players to get money through NIL.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU football back in contention, but Big 12's toughest stretch awaits
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:26 a.m.
One month into the college football season one local Big 12 team remains unbeaten, and another is slightly below but still fine.
Patrick Kinahan: Newly ranked BYU looking to avoid letdown like overhyped Utah
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 10:31 a.m.
Exactly like its heated rival, the BYU football team essentially breezed through a soft non-conference portion of the schedule.
