Are the Utah Utes & Norm Chow A Good Fit?

Now that it is a done deal and Norm Chow returns to the Utah Utes, where he was an offensive linemen from 1965 through 1967, it begs the question will Coach Chow be a good fit for Utah?

My unqualified opinion is yes, he is the perfect fit for the University of Utah Utes.

1. Utah has left the MWC and joined what is now the PAC12.
Chow gives the Utes instant street cred. Given his years at USC and UCLA the man knows the conference inside out. Chow will be indispensable in the transition from MWC to the PAC 12.

2. Recruiting, Utah now has to recruit at a higher level to try to compete in the new conference. Chow gives them recruiting credibility they need. His offenses are legendary and have won national championships. His ability to develop quarterbacks is second to none. The QB list is comprised of Heisman Trophy winners and Super Bowl winners.

3. His offensive strategies already compliment the type of athletes the Utes have on the roster. They should not miss a beat and should be able to move more quickly to make the transition from MWC competitors to viable competition in the PAC 12.

Don't get me wrong, I think it will take a few years for the Utah Utes to make the climb to the top half of the conference. They are coming into a conference that has better teams, better athletes than what they currently enjoy. Adding Chow to the coaching staff will only accelerate the process.

The Utah Utes could finish the 2011 season around 6th or 7th. They should be able to beat the Colorado Buffaloes who are in total disarray. They should be able to handle the Washington State Cougars who are years away from being the team that went to the Rose Bowl. I do think they can win a close one against Arizona State. Washington without Locker that could be a toss up. However the Huskies head coach and DC Nick Holt know Chow as well as he knows them. If the game is played in Utah I like the Utes in a close one. UCLA has too many growing pains to work through to be a contender in 2011 and Utah should get the W there while the Bruins develop their offense and recruit players that will work in their version of the Pistol.

Given Norm Chows record and reputation I think he is the perfect fit for the University of Utah Utes and is exactly what the doctor ordered to help Utah transition from the MWC to the new PAC 12.

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