Rustyn Burnside has been covering the local sports scene here in Southern Utah since 2017. A fan of all things Utah sports, Rustyn is honored to bring you weekly updates, news and topics in regards to High School, Collegiate and Professional Sports every weekday, 4-6 on the Andy Thompson Show as a co-host, and through written media on sportsradio977.com. A graduate of Utah Tech University, Rustyn and his family are glad to be a part of the St. George Community and the chance to grow alongside it.
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The Utah Jazz Were the Best of The Worst in Three Stats This Year
We know the Jazz were bad.
If the 31-51 record and the 12th place finish in the Western Conference weren’t telling enough, the 5-25 record to close the season should be enough evidence.
Just like the stats above, accurate statistics can be one of the biggest signs of just how much a team struggles or succeeds on the hardwood.
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Former Utah Fan Favorite to Miss Remainder of NBA Playoffs
A former Jazz man will no longer be participating in the remainder of the postseason.
No, it’s not Royce O’ Neale who went down with the sinking ship that is the Phoenix Suns after suffering a sweep at the hands of Minnesota.
Rather, its current New York Knicks sharpshooting forward, Bojan Bogdanovic.
The new...
Every Player from a Utah College Selected in the 2024 NFL Draft
Draft night has come and gone.
Ball caps are soon to be replaced with helmets as a new chapter unfurls for each of these athletes.
Your favorite players at the collegiate level will soon be putting in the work for a variety of pro teams...
COUGARS IN THE NFL DRAFT’S FIRST ROUND SINCE 2010
Since 2010, Utah’s three FBS schools (Utah, BYU, and Utah State) have seen an athlete or two go in the very first round of the NFL draft.
For BYU, they’ve seen a total of 16 athletes called up to the big stage on draft night during this time span, but only 2 of those have been in the very first round.
With ti...
UTES IN THE NFL DRAFT’S FIRST ROUND SINCE 2010
The University of Utah has ample alumni scattered throughout the professional sports landscape.
Football is certainly chief among them, with players being selected yearly.
With time moving as quickly as it does, it can be easy to forget all those who suited up for the U before being selected on draft night...
New Potential Team Names Emerge for Utah’s NHL Club
Hockey has never been as hot as it is now in the beehive state.
Select members of the team touched down in Salt Lake City today, greeted by large crowds of youth hockey players.
As the team gears up to be introduced today at the Delta Center, many fans were quick to point out the clean, yet simplistic hoodies worn by players simply displaying the NHL logo and “UTAH” in big bold letters.
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Zach Wilson MUST Be Denver’s Starter Come Week One.
Zach Wilson is a Jet no more.
Shuttled out of the Big Apple and on his way to the rocky tops, a fresh start awaits the former BYU star.
New Coaches, teammates, fans, scenery and above all, a clean slate will put a heavy collection of eyes on Wilson once more...
Will Utah’s New NHL Team Really Go Nameless?
The NHL in Utah has gone from fantasy to reality in a matter of moments and fans are absolutely hyped.
From the get go, fans seem willing and eager to support the squad that formerly resided in Arizona.
The joy of gaining a franchise as a state is something few get to experience in real time, and as of now, fans are salivating at the new experiences that accompany it...
“Salt Lake Sucks” Chants Break Out as Coyotes Play Last Game in Arizona
Picture this.
A High School relationship at its finest.
Its true love.
You text, you snapchat, sometimes you hold hands on the bus, you give each other quick hugs in the hallway and you tell your friends how cute they are.
It was true, it was tangible...
Utah’s Home Finale Won’t Cost You Much
The merciful ending to the season is nearly upon the Utah Jazz.
Only three games remain, and the one taking place tonight against the Houston Rockets, is the last to be played in Salt Lake City fir the 2023-2024 season.
It’s been a long difficult road for Jazz nation as the team has lost 13 straight, is regularly missing its most established players, and is 4 days a way from not winning a game in