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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) congratulates Byrd Ficklin (15) after a touchdown last season.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) congratulates Byrd Ficklin (15) after a touchdown last season.

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