BURNSY

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.

Utah: Do You Own One Of The Best Selling Video Game Consoles?

With these experiences common, one can only imagine how standard it is to find a video game console in any random home you may enter. (Please don’t do this without the homeowners permission.)

Ryan Smith Hooks Up Utah Hockey Fans

With 14 games remaining and the UHC needing all the help they can get, team owner Ryan Smith, has lowered the cost of the franchises streaming service to a single dollar to amp up the support for the boys in mountain blue.

Join The ESPN 97.7 Bracket Challenge

Using the link below, you can go up against the local sports talking gas bags and fellow fans to prove you know more than them, which shouldn’t be too hard right?

Utah State’s History With The Tenth Seed in NCAA Tournament

USU’s efforts were enough to land them a 10th seed in this year’s bracket, a spot they have found themselves in three other times in team tournament history.

BYU’s History With The Sixth Seed in NCAA Tournament

Historically, BYU is no stranger to the 6th seed, and although previous teams accolades in regards to being a six have nothing to do with this new era of Cougars, it’s fun to see what they’ve done in a similar spot in years past.

Southern Utah University’s MVP of The 2024-25 Basketball Season Is….

His ability of availability allowed him to lead the team in scoring at 16.1 points a night, totaling 498 points on the year, 136 more than any other SUU player.

Utah NFL Faces In New Places

Up to this point, two BYU alum, 1 Utah alum and 1 Utah State alum have all been greeted with new deals or circumstances.

St George, Utah Company Found In NASCAR

the #10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, driven by Ty Dillon, featured a sponsor this week of a Southern Utah variety.

UTAH D1 SCHOOLS MARCH MADNESS APPEARANCES SINCE 2000

Between all eligible school’s in Utah, BYU, Utah State, Weber State, Southern Utah and Utah Tech, there have been a combined 36 total NCAA tournament appearances combined since the 2000-2001 season.

WATCH: Utah’s Delta Center Can’t Catch a Break

With both the Utah Jazz and Hockey Club playing 82 game seasons in the same months (September-April) the 34 year old building is busier than ever.