Hear It From Harlan!

09/11/20 • 33 min

The Hear It From Harlan Podcast presented by Pepsi makes its return for the fall of 2020. During this episode, Utah athletics director Mark Harlan gives an update on how COVID-19 and the corresponding decision by the Pac-12 Conference to discontinue athletics competition this fall has impacted the Utah Athletics Department. Harlan discusses the Pac-12’s new agreement with Quidel Corporation to implement a COVID-19 daily rapid-testing program and the evolving plans to return to competition. He also shares his thoughts on the recent proposals for name, image and likeness legislation and some initiatives being driven by Ute student-athletes in recent months.

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Hear It From Harlan! With softball player Katie Faulk

In an extended edition of the “Hear it from Harlan” podcast, Mark Harlan gives an in-depth report on the impact of the coronavirus on the Utah Athletics Department, as well as an outline of plans to move forward. Softball player Katie Faulk joins Mark to discuss how Utah’s student-athletes are coping with the stoppage of on-campus activities and athletic competition. Scott Kull, deputy athletics director for external operations, provides insight on football season ticket purchase options and a seating reconfiguration for men’s basketball games in the Huntsman Center.

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Hear It From Harlan! With Senior Wide Receiver Samson Nacua.

It is time for the games to return! On the October 2020 edition of the Hear It From Harlan podcast, Utah athletics director Mark Harlan takes us inside the process that allowed Pac-12 Conference football to become a reality this fall. He discusses the department’s new agreement with INFLCR, which will assist Ute student-athletes in telling their story and promoting their brand. Harlan also answers questions sent in by fans, provides an update on construction of the Ken Garff Performance Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium, and welcomes in senior wide receiver Samson Nacua for a one-on-one interview.