Morgan Scalley On The Culture, Leadership, And Future Of Utah Football

In this episode, Morgan Scalley reflects on when he first fell in love with the University of Utah, what he learned as a player and coach, how his approach has changed since becoming head coach, and what he wants Utah football to represent moving forward. The conversation also dives into culture, RSNB, recruiting, leadership, Devon Dampier, year-one expectations and the future of the program.

Timestamps:

0:00 — Welcome to the show

1:00 — Morgan Scalley joins the Utah Blockcast

2:00 — When Scalley first fell in love with the University of Utah

3:00 — When did coaching first became part of his future

5:00 — What his players have taught him over the years

7:00 — What has changed since becoming Utah’s head coach

8:30 — Year-one expectations and goals for the 2026 season

11:30 — Turning culture into more than just a slogan

13:30 — What recruits and families need to understand about Utah

15:00 — What Scalley wants opponents to feel when they play Utah

16:00 — How RSNB shows up in his coaching and game-day philosophy

18:00 — What made past Utah leaders like Devin Lloyd, Chase Hansen, Julian Blackmon and Hunter Dimick special

20:00 — Devon Dampier’s leadership and growth at quarterback

22:00 — What Scalley wants fans, recruits and former players to believe about Utah’s future

25:00 — Final message to Utah fans

The Utah Blockcast is a podcast for University of Utah Athletics fans. Focusing on Utah Football and Runnin' Utes basketball, the Blockcast is just what passionate Utah fans need. Hosted by KSL Sports' Steve Bartle and often co-hosted by Cameron Beck and Tyson Moll, particularly during football season, the Blockcast is a great place to discuss, argue, and stay current on Utah Athletics.