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Executive Team

Kai Cruz

MUSS President

Year in School:: Junior
Major:: Marketing
Plans after Graduation:: Sports Marketing and Fan Experience
Favorite Tradition:: Moment of Loudness
Favorite Campus Food:: UHungry
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Being in The Muss for the comeback vs. Kansas State this past year.
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To help continue to foster an environment at athletic events that supports our student athletes and drives the student experience for everyone around campus.
Hot Take:: Jordan pushed off

Jillian Skeesuck

MUSS Vice President

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Civil Engineering
Plans after Graduation:: Residential Neighborhood Developer
Favorite Tradition:: Block U Photo
Favorite Campus Food:: Starbucks
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Running The MUSS Flag at Big Noon
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I wanted to get involved on campus and I really enjoyed the student section environment.
Hot Take:: Pesto isn't good

Ethan Horne

MUSS Vice President

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Computer Science
Plans after Graduation:: Get rich
Favorite Tradition:: 3rd Down Jump
Favorite Campus Food:: Panda Express
Favorite MUSS Memory:: When we came back to beat Kansas State in football. I got to go on the field that game, and the game was really exciting.
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I love sports and I wanted to make our student section the best in the country and I figured this was the best way to do that.
Hot Take:: Basketball has worse flopping than soccer.

Marketing Committee

Brittany Luu

Marketing Chair

Year in School:: Senior
Major:: Communications
Plans after Graduation:: I don't really know yet
Favorite Tradition:: Fanfest
Favorite Campus Food:: Brio
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Team bonding at the lake
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To be more involved and make new friends
Hot Take:: Fiiz is better than Swig

Sam McDonough

Year in School:: Freshman
Major:: Business
Plans after Graduation:: Investment Banking
Favorite Tradition:: Moment of Loudness
Favorite Campus Food:: Crimson Burger
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Britain Covey’s 97 yard kick off return touchdown in the 2021 Rose Bowl vs. Ohio State
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To help give our players the love they deserve
Hot Take:: Little Caesars is the best pizza

Sydney Herzog

Year in School:: Junior
Major:: Marketing
Plans after Graduation:: Social Media Marketer
Favorite Tradition:: Ute Proud Football Game
Favorite Campus Food:: Hub Cafe at the Institute of Religion
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Honestly core memories are made every game I go to when I’m in a group of all my friends!
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To cheer on my day-one team and get more involved in student life!
Hot Take:: I’m disappointed in the U for not having a Utes Creamery

Porter Steinbach

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Kinesiology
Plans after Graduation:: Applying to med school and going into the surgical field
Favorite Tradition:: The Ute walk before football games
Favorite Campus Food:: Sergio’s pizza food truck
Favorite MUSS Memory:: The full football day we had against Cincinnati with game day and the blackout game.
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I love the University of Utah and their sports
Hot Take:: Pineapple has a rightful place on pizza

Winter  Chamberlain

Year in School:: Junior
Major:: Marketing
Plans after Graduation:: Sports Marketing and having my own clothing business
Favorite Tradition:: Football games/tailgating.
Favorite Campus Food:: Cupbop
Favorite MUSS Memory:: My sophomore year when we played against BYU for a football game. The energy that game was unforgettable and definitely the funnest game I’ve been to.
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I wanted to create a space where students feel they belong on campus. I think it’s cool that sports events bring all different types of people together as well, who might come from all different types of backgrounds but sports events unify them.
Hot Take:: Ketchup and potato chips is good.

Natalie Coleman

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Marketing
Plans after Graduation:: PR and Advertising for music companies
Favorite Tradition:: The Holy War
Favorite Campus Food:: Panda Express
Favorite MUSS Memory:: The Women’s basketball game vs. TDS last year!
Why did you join the MUSS board:: Because I wanted to help other students experience the culture of The MUSS!
Hot Take:: Dr. Pepper is the best drink to ever exist in the history of the world.

Bella Hawley

Major:: Biology
Plans after Graduation:: Pediatrician/Neurologist!
Favorite Tradition:: The signs and the chants in basketball games when other teams are shooting free throws, or the football tailgates!
Favorite Campus Food:: Crimson view!
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Women's basketball game against BYU. In the last 5 seconds and we were down 2 points. Then we threw a HALF COURT SHOT and MADE IT.
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I grew up watching sports, cheering for teams, and finding friends within and wanted to help people find a community here on campus.
Hot Take:: Milk is the best drink for dinner!

Michael Liou

Year in School:: Senior
Major:: Marketing
Plans after Graduation:: Director of Marketing (art or fashion) industry
Favorite Tradition:: Lighting the U when we win
Favorite Campus Food:: Panda Express
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Going to the game vs. BYU football
Why did you join the MUSS board:: Portfolio building, networking, job opportunities
Hot Take:: Football is boring because of how many ads and breaks there are

Tyler Olsen

Year in School:: Junior
Major:: Accounting and Marketing
Plans after Graduation:: Marketing for the MLB
Favorite Tradition:: The first home football game being played on a Thursday night.
Favorite Campus Food:: Panda Express
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Sitting in The MUSS for the 2022 Rose Bowl
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I wanted to continue allowing students enjoy Utah sporting events as much as I have.
Hot Take:: In-n-Out fries are a top 3 fast food french fry

Olympic Sports Committee

Ashlynn Darrow

Olympic Sports Chair

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Elementary Education
Plans after Graduation:: Master’s degree and become a first-grade teacher.
Favorite Tradition:: Attending Crimson Nights with my friends at the beginning of the school year.
Favorite Campus Food:: Crimson View
Favorite MUSS Memory:: When Mady Wilke hit the half-court shot to win the game against BYU.
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I’ve always been passionate about being a dedicated sports fan and supporting the Utes through both wins and tough losses. I wanted to be part of The MUSS environment and help contribute to the excitement and support for our teams.
Hot Take:: Dirty sodas from Swig are better than coffee.

Morgan Boring

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Chemical Engineering
Plans after Graduation:: Work at a pharmaceutical company!
Favorite Tradition:: Red Fridays!!
Favorite Campus Food:: Crimson View
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Getting to use the slide in basketball games!
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I love sporting events (of all kinds!!) and I think being involved with The MUSS is an AMAZING way to have the best college experience ever!
Hot Take:: LISTEN TO MORGAN!!

Emi McBride

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Civil Engineering
Plans after Graduation:: Civil Engineer
Favorite Tradition:: Dark mode football games
Favorite Campus Food:: Einstein Bagels
Favorite MUSS Memory:: When College Gameday was here vs. Cincinnati
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I love watching all sports and cheering on the Utes. It’s easy to make new friends in The MUSS who love the same things!
Hot Take:: Hot dogs are only good at baseball games (or Costco)

Jed Smith

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Spanish
Plans after Graduation:: Freelance Tom Cruise impersonator (Spanish only)
Favorite Tradition:: Windowless basement classrooms
Favorite Campus Food:: Anything free
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Maty Wilke buzzer beater vs. BYU
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To be more visible to coaches to recruit me
Hot Take:: I’ve got nothing.

Molly Sarto

Year in School:: Junior
Major:: Elementary Education
Plans after Graduation:: 3rd Grade Teacher
Favorite Tradition:: 22 Forever
Favorite Campus Food:: Einstein Bagels
Favorite MUSS Memory:: 4th quarter of Utah vs. Kansas Football 11/28/2025
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To get to say “I was there when …”
Hot Take:: Marshmallows are the best ice cream/froyo topping

Sophia Monger

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Management
Plans after Graduation:: Team manager for a sports team (F1?!)
Favorite Tradition:: Moment of Loudness
Favorite Campus Food:: Einstein Bagels
Favorite MUSS Memory:: The MUSS showing up after the football game was postponed due to rain and lightning. No matter what the weather is, The MUSS is there!
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I joined to help share my love for college sports with others and be part of the team that makes The MUSS such an amazing student section!
Hot Take:: If you aren't on the field, don't say you can do better...you're not on the field for a reason.

Basketball Committee

Luke Thompson

Basketball Chair

Year in School:: Junior
Major:: Kinesiology
Plans after Graduation:: Med School -> Surgeon
Favorite Tradition:: 3rd down jump at football games
Favorite Campus Food:: Corn dogs at the HUB
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Buzzer beater half court game winner vs BYU in WBB in 2025
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I love sports and I love my school and wanted to be more involved.
Hot Take:: Takis are trash

Marc Mukai

Year in School:: Freshman
Major:: Finance
Plans after Graduation:: Oral Surgery
Favorite Tradition:: Lighting the U
Favorite Campus Food:: Cup bop
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Big noon kickoff then going to the Texas Tech game
Why did you join the MUSS board:: Help enhance the traditions on campus
Hot Take:: Dogs > Cats

Cole Frandsen

Year in School:: Freshman
Major:: Finance
Plans after Graduation:: Commercial Law
Favorite Tradition:: 3rd Down Jump at football games
Favorite Campus Food:: Philly Cheesesteak at Kahlert dining hall
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Heckling basketball players at the games
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To find people who care about sports as much as I do
Hot Take:: Aaron Rodgers is the most talented QB of all time

Samuel Petersen

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Mathematics and Data Science
Plans after Graduation:: Mathematics Research or Data Analyst for Utah Jazz
Favorite Tradition:: Silent Disco Nights at the Union
Favorite Campus Food:: Crimson View
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Maty Wilke halfcourt shot to beat TDS
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To help the student section have real impacts on games and make SLC the hardest place for opposing teams to compete
Hot Take:: Cookies and Cream is the WORST ice cream flavor

Estella Watson

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Honors Kinesiology
Plans after Graduation:: Orthopedic Physician
Favorite Tradition:: Moment of Loudness during football games!
Favorite Campus Food:: Tikki Masala at Safron Valley
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Camping out in President’s Circle all night for College Gameday!
Why did you join the MUSS board:: As a lifelong Utah fan, I wanted to contribute to promoting student involvement in Utah athletics and grow the energy around it! I am passionate about building school spirit and enhancing the student experience.
Hot Take:: Eating ice cream with a fork is always better than eating it with a spoon

Football Committee

Trevor “Trev” Coyle

Football Chair

Year in School:: Senior
Major:: Atmospheric Sciences
Plans after Graduation:: National Weather Service Forecaster
Favorite Tradition:: Taping the Ys on campus during the Holy War
Favorite Campus Food:: The HUB at the Institute
Favorite MUSS Memory:: The Mighty Utah Shirtless Section vs Cincinnati
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I love my cohort and I love having a good time with them while supporting our student athletes!
Hot Take:: We won the 2024 Holy War

Kaleb Womack

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Kinesiology
Plans after Graduation:: Physical Therapist
Favorite Tradition:: Football tailgates
Favorite Campus Food:: Yoshi's Rice Bowls (at games); the Cilantro Lime Bowl
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Beating B❌️U at basketball in OT last year 🔥🔥🔥
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I wanted to get more involved, and bring hype energy to our games! Also wanted to make some actual changes to improve The MUSS experience.
Hot Take:: Breakfast is the least important meal of the day.

Alissa Sizemore

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Kinesiology
Plans after Graduation:: Med school to become an Orthopedic surgeon
Favorite Tradition:: The moment of loudness
Favorite Campus Food:: Einstein bagels in the union
Favorite MUSS Memory:: The Utah vs Arizona state last year, it was freezing but the energy was insane.
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To try and help enhance the student experience when it comes to athletic events
Hot Take:: Pineapple on pizza is delicious

Zane Smith

Year in School:: Sophomore
Major:: Computer Science
Plans after Graduation:: Software development or maybe cybersecurity
Favorite Tradition:: I love any tradition that has to do with Utah Football
Favorite Campus Food:: The Pie Pizzeria
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Utah's comeback against Kansas State in 2025
Why did you join the MUSS board:: I joined The MUSS because I love supporting Utah Athletics and I want to help The MUSS become known as the greatest student section in the nation
Hot Take:: Morgan Scalley is a top 3 coach in college football

Jack Pretty

Year in School:: Junior
Major:: Finance
Plans after Graduation:: Financial Advisor
Favorite Tradition:: Third down jump
Favorite Campus Food:: Panda Express
Favorite MUSS Memory:: Bryson Barnes' 75 yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on the first offensive play vs Florida
Why did you join the MUSS board:: To support and grow Utah sports in order to help past, present, and future students make memories.
Hot Take:: The NHL is more fun to watch than the NBA

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