Mark Cropper

Father of 4 w/amazing wife. CJCLDS. UTES. RSL. JAZZ. Mammoth. USA. LIONS. REDSOX. SCUBA. Ironman70.3 victim/survivor

[Mark Cropper @ChopperMDC]

@kslsports @JakeScottZone @BensHoops Let’s go @JakeScottZone !!!

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First Mammoth game for both of us! We are hooked! Let’s goooooooo!! #tusksup

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@iiTzz_Tyrell Gladiator

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@Y_Soup I only know it as “Tchina Tchefs” with hard emphasis on pronouncing both the same.

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@BrownbearSLC @GoodSirHamlet @GlassHalfUte The southwestern eggrolls are fantastic!

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@UteFanIvan @BrandSanderson That was the first series of his I read. Sooo good. And lead me down the path to many other great books.

[devin lloyd @DevinLloyd_]

Last day to #ProBowlVote !

1 RT = 2 votes ⭐️⭐️ #DevinLloyd

[Mark Atuaia @CoachAtuaia]

I’ve lived in Utah County for the majority of my life. Until last year, my life in the State of Utah revolved around BYU in some form or fashion — as a student-athlete, athletic administrator, and a football coach.

10 years ago, I left Provo to become a master of my craft with the intent of someday returning home. Kyle Whittingham made that happen! Salt Lake City is home now and I’m proud to represent the masses in my current capacity.

Yet, looking at this picture makes me feel some-type-a-way because just a quick 10 years ago my perspective differed DRASTICALLY from the reality I now know wholeheartedly. For years I’ve had an adversarial relationship with Coach Whitt and his former staffs because we competed fiercely against each other in games and recruiting. After spending his last year at the University of Utah together, here’s what I absolutely know about him:

- He’s a master football coach. Trust me on this: he’ll forget more football than most of us will ever learn or know. I had no clue he was such a special teams guru. That did trip me out a bit this year.

- He’s a bigtime Family Man. I’m unsure where his next path will lead, but if he does indeed retire, I’m happy for Mrs Jaime and his family—especially his grandkids who totally adore their Grandpa.

- He’s a man of God. During the season, our program sets aside time for chapel and institute. Coach Whitt never missed. I’d hear his comments and feel the passion he brought with them. I know his relationship with God is truly personal to him.

- He’s an awesome human being. He’s cool to hang out with, is witty as hell, and has a cool sense of humor.

Last one:

- He will beat your ass in 60s/70s/early 80s Classic Rock Trivia. Album, song title, what’s on the album cover, where the band originates, who the lead singer is, who the lead singer’s replacement was, who the band members are, all that and more — he’s a freckin’ STUD. I was in awe as I had the Aux and tried to stump him while we were out recruiting and he nailed all the songs and provided detailed information on the things I said. Coach Simon is my witness.

In gist: In my experience, perception is NOT reality in the case of Kyle Whittingham. And, because he can give two shits about what you think of him, that flawed perception continues to live in the minds of many.

I can only speak for myself in saying that Kyle Whittingham is a true LIVING LEGEND and I’m elated and honored to have spent his last year as the HC of the University of Utah as his RBs coach. Thanks Coach Whittingham for bringing my family and me back to the 801 and for the experience of sharing this 2025 season with you. My family and I are indebted forever.

Alofa tele mo oe, Coach. Let’s finish this off right with number 11 in Vegas.

Mark Atuaia

[Mark Cropper @ChopperMDC]

@ByuSome @UteChap Sending prayers and put you and your family on the temple prayer roll. 🙏

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@JeffBiesinger I totally get your feelings on this. A few thoughts: 1. I came home from my mission early and decided a long time ago that other individual members will never affect my love for Christ and the church. 2. More amazing members are quietly serving and loving vs. being public shamers

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@SportyMcSports Would be fun! Let’s just make all the SEC teams play each other by round 2 so they knock each other out.

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@Big12Conference @MonsterEnergy @judsonsprinkler How did you pull this off?

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@cronair Have you ever read “Name of the wind”? Just curious where it would rank if you have

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@jandmplus6 #2: There is an added part from the original in this version. When it says “My name is graven on his hands and yours is too”. It gets me every time. Music is so powerful. https://t.co/ZH7sg1anFu

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@jandmplus6 I have 2: I have 3 daughters and they know I cry every time this song comes on : https://t.co/9hZLYiGBkH

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@CoffeewClassics Lone Survivor

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@pbarlow1966 @Ebom21 This.

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@Ebom21 The funny thing is I have a lot of BYU friends/people in my life and they are great. We can talk about it and it’s all good. Then I come on Twitter and the crazy comes out on both sides.

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@SportyMcSports @DFW_Cougar 😂😂😂 That was the scariest moment of my life! I was NOT going to strike out by not swinging though!

Talking trash to the other team the whole game was so fun.

Granite!