On this episode of Locked On Utes, J.T. Wistrcill and Jordan Bianucci dive into a growing issue in college athletics: the trend of schools cutting Olympic sports programs to prioritize football, referencing Marshall's recent decision to cut its swim team. They discuss the broader impact on student-athletes, the Olympic pipeline, and urge Utah to maintain its commitment to a wide range of sports. The conversation also covers recent Utah athletics developments, including the school's approach to keeping sports like baseball and gymnastics strong, and insights into the challenges faced by schools like Utah Valley during conference realignment. Shifting focus to football, the hosts analyze Utah’s defensive line and pass rush prospects for the upcoming season after losing key players and coaches, and share their optimism about new faces and coaching hires. The episode wraps up by highlighting the Utes participating in the NFL Combine, what it means for recruiting and the school's reputa...