The 1966 Runnin' Utes went 7-3 in Western Athletic Conference play, including a 97-85 victory over New Mexico that clinched the league title, in 1966. But in that game, Utah lost its power forward George Fisher with a broken femur. Coach Jack Gardner and his staff were more than a little concerned as the Utes headed for Los Angeles and the NCAA Western Regional without a key starter. But Jerry Chambers made up for the loss of Fisher by continuing the torrid pace he had set late in the regular season. Chambers scored 40 points to lead Utah over Pacific in the opening round of the tournament. Utah point guard Rich Tate really came alive in the NCAA Tournament as well. His 16 points helped the Utes get by Oregon State 70-64. When Tate wasn't scoring, he was feeding Chambers - who scored 33 points - the ball. Chambers was named MVP of the Western Regional. Then, it was on to College Park, Maryland for the Final Four. The Utes didn't know it, but they were about to become part of...