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Utah Utes football: Louie Louie Sakoda kicks field goal to win it as time expires
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All the things that BYU fans are saying, that are so upsetting to the Ute fans, everything, comes out of the Ute fans when BYU wins.
Why can't Utah fans take what they dish out?
Yep, next time I'll call a TOW TRUCK for you.
Regarless ....it was a good win for the MWC.
All we should be hearing from BYU fans is "Great job Utes. Way to pull through." All we should be hearing from Ute fans is "Good luck in Logan tonight. Get the win."
Let me guess, you're among the crowd last night who booed Johnson one minute and then carried him off the field the next. Fickle Yewt "fans", if that's what you call yourselves.
Oh, and Utah fans, keep it in the stands!
And go ahead and call BYU fans self-righteous and arrogant, because there are certainly not any of those dressed in red! Utah fans are the most respectful, humble fans I have ever met! (tongue firmly in cheek, by the way)
--Vince Lombardi
I enjoy football as much as the next guy but there's simply no reason to get so worked up over a game.
Northern Iowa does not count (differant division)
You might have to play a more complete game against TCU and the Y but I hope the U and the Y stay undefeated till Nov 22nd-NOTHING could be better in the on going quest to show BCS system is nothing but an elitist monopoly throwing a few crumbs to non BCS schools so they don't get abolished by the feds.
that was WAY too exciting-so I don't blame college students -lets face it there just barely past being called kids- for showing emotion after such a dramatic comeback.
so congrats and good luck until nov 22nd which SHOULD shut up once and for all the mindless and repetative slams the foolish fans from both sides keep posting
but I won't hold my breath!
ONE last thought--HOW can a team that held off USC stop playing or thinking the last 2 minutes?-could it be their brains became oxygen starved from the altitude? that's sports guys!! the winners keep playing until the game is over.
Sakoda is a class act and must be respected with having the most points ever scored by a Ute.
Johnson pulled it together and remained calm and collected and delivered at the end. Godfrey and Casteel were amazing and poetic in their catches.
Brilliant sport represented in a brilliant game and comeback. The fans were excited and emotional and showed their love of the Utes by running on the field.
Way to go Utes!!!!
1- Rushing the field happens in any emotional charged game regardless of who is played. OSU came off beating #1 in the country then gave the Utes a run for their money. Utah pulled of an unbelievable comeback. Emotions were at their peak when the whistle blew. Fans rush the field. Any other fans of any other team would have done exactly the same thing in a similar situation. Unless of course your a BYU fan. BYU fans seem to know exactly all the right times to rush the field. (I'm being sarcastic by the way).
2- You live in the state of Utah. BYU and the U are rivals. Your going to get stupid comments from the other side. Expect it, live with it, and enjoy it. This board would be boring if it were just Utah singing praises.
3- Real football is played in the Big XII. Go Red Raiders! - Thats Texas Tech to all of you who live in your MWC fantasy lands.
Oh, wait a minute, BYU hasn't played UNLV, Air Force, and Utah State, yet, and Utah hasn't played Wyoming and Bye yet (so Utah has one more opponent).
It'll all even out by season's end.
see SOS for Dummies.
Both Utah victories? Wow the Utes must be a great team - for the 8th ranked Cougs to hang their hat on those two victories over the "Bronco" era - indeed they are headed for the National Championship! Maybe if the keep beating bottom feeder Pac 10 teams home & on the road they could be Champions of the Universe or something!
the U. take away that 2 point conversion and what do you get --STILL A U last second field goal to win by ONE instead of THREE!!!
ALL those complaints show either way is that the posters are morons and don't know college football rules!
Of course Utah likely would've gone for an onsides kick. If they recovered sure they still have a chance for the winning field goal. If not OSU runs some serious time off the clock and Utah would likely had to start the final drive around their own 20 (very little time left and no timeouts.)
For the record I am a Ute fan.
Cougar fans thinking BYU is a clear favorite going into November 22 think again. Utah basically spotted Air Force and OSU 14 points and still found a way to win. This year they have proven the ability to come up with the plays at the end to get it done. These experiences will only help us out in what will likely be another hard fought battle November 22.
-Fan in Oregon.
Way to go Johnson, he played best when it mattered most. A few concerns though, too much booing by the Ute faithful--why not encourage? BC plays like he is in water except in the hurry up offense. I suggest they play the hurry up offense all game. The biggest difference between the U and the Y is one team has a decisive QB and the other does not. I hope BC turns things around though.
Watch out for weak Wyo . . . . . they may actually lose that game. Coach Glen may lose/keep his job based on that game. Utah has replaced BYU as the most hated to visit Laramie due to you know why from last year.
Listening to the radio this morning, DJ/PK were blaming the inconsistency on Brian Johnson, and yes, Johnson was not sharp for much of the game. But I think he is only trying to execute what lousy plays Ludwig is sending in. And as has been pointed out earlier, once Ludwig opened up the offense and stopped trying to jam the ball into the turf one yard upfield, they pulled off two magnificent drives.
In the end it's still a W, but every week I get antsy wondering whether Ludwig will throw a wrench in the works. This kind of performance clearly will not beat BYU or a BCS opponent, and may not even beat TCU. Figure it out Kyle, your buddy's not holding up his end of the bargain!
GO UTES!!
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It great how byu wants to "tone down their sch.", and now you byu fans think you are going to a National Championship. It great because of your SOS the BCS will "tone down" your Sch and never give you a BCS title game with the #117 SOS. The computers only rank byu 17.24 in the country. Should have sch. Rutgers or Florida when you had your chance.....Utah is 11.34 in the computer polls.
I hope USC goes undefeated and they go to the BCS title game and Utah gets into the Rose Bowl against Penn State!