A few weeks ago, we highlighted a group of BYU sports fans who had produced a children's book based on a miracle finish to a football win over Utah.
Now it's the Utes' turn.
U of U alum Patrick Sheltra recently released a book, "100 Things Utes Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die."
The book claims to be written for the serious fan, but all sports fans should enjoy the anecdotes and notes and quotes from past and present players and coaches.
Even one of my relatives, Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Wilson, is featured.
The book, produced by Triumph Books, is available in local book stores.
Oh so close
The chase for a spot in the hugely popular National Finals Rodeo just ended, with several Utahns earning spots.
Like Ogden's Jody Sheffield, who qualified eighth in barrel racing.
And bull riders Wes Silcox and Steve Woolsey.
Bareback rider Kaycee Field qualified first in his specialty, while former Top of Utah standout football player Olin Hannum qualified 10th in steer wrestling.
His brother, Jake Hannum, ended up 14th in the 2011 standings in all-around, but did not finish in the top 15 in any event.
Then there's saddle bronc rider Jake Wright.
The Milford cowboy's brothers -- that's Cody and Jesse -- earned spots in the NFR, set for December in Las Vegas, but Jake was edged out by a mere $85.
Fellow Utah saddle bronc standout Rusty Allen also came close but finished 17th.
Great cause
Utah Cyclocross joins the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Huntsman Cancer Foundation in the fight against cancer by raising funds through Cross Out Cancer on Oct. 22 at Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 S. 900 East in Salt Lake City.
Event will include a 5K run, cyclocross races for all ages and abilities and a silent auction.
Participants are encouraged to wear yellow, like our new best friend Armstrong likes to do.
For information or to register, visit www.utcx.net.
Gridiron Club
Weber State's Gridiron Club is sponsoring a tailgating party today in the parking lot just north of Stewart Stadium as part of WSU's homecoming festivities. For details, visit http://wsugridiron.com.
Tidbits
Swan Lakes is hosting a fundraiser on Monday to benefit Angie Hess, who is battling cancer. Golf, mini-golf and food at great prices. For more information, see Sunday's Sports Sign-Ups. ...
The Ogden Valley Winter Sports Foundation and Snowbasin have joined forces with Team Utah and new coach Jon Clark. ...
Ski Affair, the J. Willard Marriott Library's Ski Archives annual fundraiser, is set for Oct. 27. Register by Oct. 21 at www.lib.utah.edu or call 801-581-3421. ... The Utah Grizzlies sport seven rookies and six returnes to this season's roster.
Chris J. Miller is sports editor for the Standard-Examiner. He can be reached at 801-625-4261 or cmiller@standard.net
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