Ex-players are defending suspended Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley, but some had a problem with him

(Scott Sommerdorf | Tribune file photo) Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley yells instructions to his defensive players during practice, Saturday, August 20, 2016.

(Scott Sommerdorf | Tribune file photo) Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley yells instructions to his defensive players during practice, Saturday, August 20, 2016.

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