Brad Rock: For Utes, close just isn't good enough anymore

The Utes proved they can play with anyone. The two toughest places to play in the Pac-12 are probably at USC and at Oregon. They came into the coliseum and had a chance to tie in the final minute -- proof that they can acclimate to this conference. More..

I just hope Utah played well enough to sway a 4 star recruit or 2 that was at the game sitting in Utah seats to come to Utah instead of USC. I don't know if that would count as a moral victory but it would make a nice consolation prize.

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It wasn't ever "close" and it was obviously not good enough. It will take a few years to compete at that upper levels of this conference.