I stayed up until about 3AM Sunday morning watching the University of Utah beat the Michigan Wolverines in the season opener. There was a small group of us that gathered by the USO stage and watched the game on the big screen.

Just a quick note to the University of Utah Alumni Association and faculty. Your support of our Task Force has been amazing! We have received so many packages containing U of U banners, posters, flags, water bottles etc. My office as well as several other offices are decorated from top to bottom with U of U memorabilia. Receiving items such as these have provided a huge boost to our morale and helps us feel as though we are still back home. Of all the schools in Utah all but Weber State have shipped care packages to their fans and Alumni. For some reason, Weber State has ignored all requests.

Special thanks to Kyle Whittingham for his signed letter of support! Kyle I will be sending you a U.S. Flag that I personally have flown over the skies of Iraq. The U of U Football flag that we received was flown over Iraq the day after Utah beat Michigan. I will cherish that banner forever.