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Utah Utes, BYU football: BCS busting: the sequel
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Quest for perfection. | 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
"According to the Brigham Young University mission statement, "The
mission of [BYU] is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and
eternal life."
I have no issues with Bronco reminding his players of that ultimate mission. Although perfection did not come in the form of wins and losses, it was never intended for that, it's been the mission at BYU since the beginning and the quest remains intact for those invested in the overall mission of BYU.
I'll always bleed blue because of the standards expected at BYU. That is what being a BYU fan is all about.
I have no issues with Bronco reminding his players of that ultimate mission. Although perfection did not come in the form of wins and losses, it was never intended for that, it's been the mission at BYU since the beginning and the quest remains intact for those invested in the overall mission of BYU.
I'll always bleed blue because of the standards expected at BYU. That is what being a BYU fan is all about.
Collie | 9:29 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Collie come play for a winner. You can't do it on your own week in and week
out. Transfer over and we will forget all of the comments and even let you wear
your tights. You deserve to play in a BCS game. There is still time...
K.W.
K.W.
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Hey Max | 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
How much did Utah pay you? You couldn't seriously be that bad could you?
You are Mr. Choke! 6 turnovers on your head! You were defenitely the
difference in the game.
LaVell fan | 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
No doubt about it..BYU is overrated. It's hard to accept but the coaching
staff has to take alot of the blame for this one. Bronco, if you want to bring
the program back to the level it was before then start coaching the way it was
coached before (ie. Edwards/Chow) Also, Run the freakin ball!! They didn't
stop it all night and Maxie wasn't up to the task...obviously! Oh, and win
a big game for a change. Congrats Utah on reaching BYU's quest for
perfection.
ute 2112 | 9:31 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Where is Harline when you need him? 4 and 18? Sounds more like Hall's
fumble to interception ratio.
Good Luck | 9:31 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Sad Days Coug Fans...We beat ourselves, but Kudos to the Utes!!!
Now is the time to but away the enmity and cheer on the MW teams in the bowls. Another Impressive Utah BCS Bowl win may just give the MW an automatic link to the party.
Now is the time to but away the enmity and cheer on the MW teams in the bowls. Another Impressive Utah BCS Bowl win may just give the MW an automatic link to the party.
TexasUTE | 9:31 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Whit running up the score???
What was the final of the byu/ucla game?
I called it two days ago that the Y would get
Schooled by the same type of defense they
Faced against TCU. Speed is king! Don't blame
Max... He played against the BEST defense has seen all year
What bowl does the third place team from the
Mountain West play in? Good luck!
What was the final of the byu/ucla game?
I called it two days ago that the Y would get
Schooled by the same type of defense they
Faced against TCU. Speed is king! Don't blame
Max... He played against the BEST defense has seen all year
What bowl does the third place team from the
Mountain West play in? Good luck!
BMC | 9:33 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
It's alway nice to watch someone shut the door on Brigham Young and his
merry band of Prop 8 supporters.
Aaron | 9:35 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Max gave the game away plain and simple. Utah's defense gave up more yards
the Byu's. Byu had more yards running than passing, I wish we would have
run the ball the entire 2nd half. Utah you will lose by 30 against a good team.
Good night!!! | 9:35 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
good night, my little brothers
if you need a shoulder,
may I say donot bother
to cry or to whine...
good night, my little brothers,
know that I feel your sorrow,
(may I say)
there will be tomorrow,
the sun will come and shine..
good night, my little brothers,
hope to see you in San Diego
where you will play Fresno...
Oh, no...not Fresno...
SoCalUtahFan
Jarid in Cedar | 9:36 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
"BYU is still the best University | 8:28 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Win or lose, we still attend the better University, with a higher standard of morals and living.
See you all in Church tomorrow."
...Please don't tell me that you just went there.....I want to post a comment about the classy BYu fans posting here and you go and play the ...MORAL SNOB card.... and blow it. Even in defeat your humility shows through...great post.
Win or lose, we still attend the better University, with a higher standard of morals and living.
See you all in Church tomorrow."
...Please don't tell me that you just went there.....I want to post a comment about the classy BYu fans posting here and you go and play the ...MORAL SNOB card.... and blow it. Even in defeat your humility shows through...great post.
Anonymous | 9:38 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Ute fans, show some class and sing BYU's fight song with me as a sign of
respect. I'll get it going.
CRY AND POUT THE COURGERS GOT TROUNCED, THEIR GOING TO TELL YOU THEIR SOB STORY....
Come on all, sing along.
CRY AND POUT THE COURGERS GOT TROUNCED, THEIR GOING TO TELL YOU THEIR SOB STORY....
Come on all, sing along.
BCS BUSTER JOKE | 9:40 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Like the photo on the right side of the page says...take 2, or 3, or 4, or 5. So
what, unless we get a chance a national title what's it worth besides money
and more money. We were all losers tonight in this BCS fraud. Two undefeated
seasons and no national titles to show for it. If these Ute fans were
intelligent they would be holding signs that read "BCS FRAUD" or
"Being held hostage by BCS." Not BCS Busters! Until we have a playoff
we are all losers except for BCS conferences. Unreal. We are all being cheated
out of the greatest potential playoff system in all of sports.
Reality check | 9:41 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Obviously BYU fans didn't pray hard enough... :)
Re: Go Utes | 2:55PM | 9:41 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
You're off by 1 point.
Utah only won by 24.
Eagle Tail Speaks | 9:41 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
@ Joe Awesome | 5:48 a.m. Nov. 20, 2008
I'm surpised a Ute can spell "two"... that's cool. I guess complete dominance over Utah the last T-H-R-E-E decades gives BYU no ability to compare themselves to the Utes. I hope you're man enough to post again after BYU punches Utah in the face this Saturday. Prediction: BYU over Utah by T-W-O touchdowns, BSU loses, and BYU jumps into a BCS bowl. In the words of the great Busta Rhymes in the movie Higher Learning... "They hate me 'cause they ain't me!"
Uh, what do you say now Joe?
I'm surpised a Ute can spell "two"... that's cool. I guess complete dominance over Utah the last T-H-R-E-E decades gives BYU no ability to compare themselves to the Utes. I hope you're man enough to post again after BYU punches Utah in the face this Saturday. Prediction: BYU over Utah by T-W-O touchdowns, BSU loses, and BYU jumps into a BCS bowl. In the words of the great Busta Rhymes in the movie Higher Learning... "They hate me 'cause they ain't me!"
Uh, what do you say now Joe?
To BMC | 9:42 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
I agree, it is nice to shut the door on BYU. I am a huge Ute fan and proud to
be a prop 8 supporter.
re: Mark My Words | 9:43 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Let's look at where the Utes fall since you think they are overrated.
Florida has been beaten by an unranked team, and has wins over two ranked
opponents(Georgia and LSU, who will probably no longer be ranked because of
their loss to Mississippi). Alabama has the same two wins, and no losses. USC
has one win against a ranked opponent (Ohio State), and one loss to a ranked
opponent (Oregon State). Penn State has two ranked wins (Ohio State and Oregon
State), and a loss to an unranked team (Iowa). Boise State has one ranked win
(Oregon). Ohio State has one ranked win against (Michigan State), and two
losses to ranked teams. Georgia has a ranked win against LSU (soon to be no
ranked wins), and losses to ranked Florida and Alabama. OK State has a ranked
win against Missouri and two losses to ranked teams. Missouri has no ranked
wins, and two losses to ranked teams. Utah has wins against three ranked teams,
and no losses! Only Texas and Oklahoma has as many ranked wins, and both teams
have a loss to a ranked team. Texas Tech only has two ranked wins, and a ranked
loss! Utah is underrated!!
Lassie come home | 9:43 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Utes 48 bywho 24 NUFF said u stupid puddy tats!
Go crawl in your cave for a year cuz u are going to hear it from all of us UTE FANS.
48 to 24 u just got smoked, spanked, stomped, beaten, and run over.
Thanks Max Hall for all the stupid mistakes u made. Maybe he should go back to Arizona and learn how to not throw interceptions!
Go crawl in your cave for a year cuz u are going to hear it from all of us UTE FANS.
48 to 24 u just got smoked, spanked, stomped, beaten, and run over.
Thanks Max Hall for all the stupid mistakes u made. Maybe he should go back to Arizona and learn how to not throw interceptions!
SoCalFan | 9:45 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
There is the Quest for Perfection. And then there is Perfection. Sweet
Perfection. Go Utes!
re: Lights out | 9:46 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Check again. Bet its flashing!!
BCS Scoreboard | 9:46 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Utah 2
BYU 0
To Eagle Tail Speaks | 9:46 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Complete dominance over the utes over the last three decades, now look who
can't count. Better go back and do some fact checking moron.
Utes 12-0 | 9:46 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Sitting in the BYU student section several years ago I was the target of swear
words and tossed garbage. At the end of the game, My 65 year old father had a
large sprite dumped on him from the above walkway, only to have all the
surrounding Y fans laugh. BYU fans who think only Ute fans are distasteful
should wake up.
The most classy fans I've witnessed in an away game are the Michigan Wolverines. The worse fans, in my experience, are the Wyoming Cowboys.
The most classy fans I've witnessed in an away game are the Michigan Wolverines. The worse fans, in my experience, are the Wyoming Cowboys.
Utes Join Ball St. | 9:47 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Congrats Utah, you have now achieved as much as Ball St. You played zero top 25
teams on the road and eeked out wins over the Beavers and Horned frogs at home
and Air Force and the Lobos on the road.
re: Unga | 9:47 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Don't think so!
Sad BYU fan | 9:47 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Good game for the Utes, ugly 2.1 quarters for Hall. Bad games happen.
But, I'm glad we will be represented by the Utes in one of the BCS games.
But, I'm glad we will be represented by the Utes in one of the BCS games.
re: Consistency Trumps | 9:49 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Yep, it sure does! The Utes consistently outclassed the Y. Our defense ate
Hall alive, just like TCU did.
Who's Open? | 9:50 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
30 for 36, 303 Yards and 4 TD'S!
The whole team is still open, Nice Defense Zoobs!
JB
The whole team is still open, Nice Defense Zoobs!
JB
Texas Ute | 9:50 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Wow all I can say is that there are some good sports on this comment board.
Some of you BYU fans have been very gracious. Thank you for your
congratulations!
I talk trash with the best of them, but no more need be said at this point, so we'll see you next year.
Thanks to the gracious and congratulatory Cougar fans! Very Classy!
I talk trash with the best of them, but no more need be said at this point, so we'll see you next year.
Thanks to the gracious and congratulatory Cougar fans! Very Classy!
Give Credit!!! | 9:52 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Let's face it, in spite of all the interceptions and the fumble, the
dumbest thing Hall did tonight was the personal foul on Krueger. He was
Hall's worst nightmare after that. Max Hall's poor night was a direct
result of losing his cool and firing up some Bad A Ute D-linemen. Hard to throw
good when you took a cheap shot on a guy and now he's in your grill every
play!!!
Anonymous | 9:53 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Going into this week i had absolutely zero respect for Austin Collie. From his
big headed quotes to his pathetic looking tights, i couldn't stand the guy.
But my hat goes off to him tonight. If BYU had more athletes like him than maybe
they wouldnt have gotten embarrassed.
That being said... Grats to the Utes! A years worth of hard work has gotten you to the coveted BCS! You completed your goal to win the MWC title, and you've done us ute fans proud! Go UTES!!! 12-0 BABY!!!
That being said... Grats to the Utes! A years worth of hard work has gotten you to the coveted BCS! You completed your goal to win the MWC title, and you've done us ute fans proud! Go UTES!!! 12-0 BABY!!!
Stenar | 9:53 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
BYU = OVERRATED
Parkcat | 9:54 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Today was the first BYU-Utah game that I have ever attended after living in Utah
for 45 years. I just wanted to see the event although never having attended
either school. The better team won.
Since I did not have any school affiliation I did not have any attire for either school. The Ute fans sitting around me assumed I was a BYU fan. I was not mistreated in any way but the hostile atmosphere was way over the top. I was appalled at the constant profanity. Ute fans you disrespect your teams accomplishments by your behavior. I have read comments regarding stands around California Prop. 8 as justification for this loss. What an idiotic linkage!
This was a football game where the Utes were better prepared and actually had a better game plan. Leave the derogatory remarks and revel in the opportunity to bust into the BCS scam. Lets hope they win and create controversy on a national basis.
Since I did not have any school affiliation I did not have any attire for either school. The Ute fans sitting around me assumed I was a BYU fan. I was not mistreated in any way but the hostile atmosphere was way over the top. I was appalled at the constant profanity. Ute fans you disrespect your teams accomplishments by your behavior. I have read comments regarding stands around California Prop. 8 as justification for this loss. What an idiotic linkage!
This was a football game where the Utes were better prepared and actually had a better game plan. Leave the derogatory remarks and revel in the opportunity to bust into the BCS scam. Lets hope they win and create controversy on a national basis.
Blue chip portfolio? | 9:54 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Maybe BYU got their "investment" advice from Jim Cramer?
Better University, Standards | 9:55 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Hey Jared in Cedar, get out of the bubble. Do they ever let you leave the town
or the ward. Do you think BYU is the only one with standards, because you have
the honor code shoved down your throats. Student athletes, and other students
at Utah and other universities make their own choices and don't need to be
a sheep to CTR. You really use a football game to preach your beliefs and
morals. Isnt that sacrealigious in itself.
BYU rules (but not today) | 9:56 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Utah: 12 - 0 = Awesome season!
BYU: 10 -2 = Very good season!
BYU: 10 -2 = Very good season!
NJ UTE | 9:56 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
GREAT GAME UTES!!! Could Brian Johnson have played any better, I don't
think so, great job. He is just a WINNER, what more would you ever want in a
quarter back and even more important in a young man. GREAT YEAR guys, one more
to go and I will be trying to get tickets so I can be there to support you in
person.
GO UTES!!!!
GO UTES!!!!
Going into this week... | 9:56 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
I had absolutely zero respect for Austin Collie. From his big headed quotes to
his pathetic looking tights, i couldn't stand the guy. But my hat goes off
to him tonight. If BYU had more athletes like him than maybe they wouldnt have
gotten embarrassed.
That being said... Grats to the Utes! A years worth of hard work has gotten you to the coveted BCS! You completed your goal to win the MWC title, and you've done us ute fans proud! Go UTES!!! 12-0 BABY!!!
That being said... Grats to the Utes! A years worth of hard work has gotten you to the coveted BCS! You completed your goal to win the MWC title, and you've done us ute fans proud! Go UTES!!! 12-0 BABY!!!
Franny | 9:57 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
All week I read BYU posts about how Max was the better QB and he will lead the
Cougars to victory. Where are those posts now?
So mature... | 9:58 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
As expected, BYU supporters were welcomed with open arms by the classiest of
class Utah fans.
Wait--my mistake. Putting class and Utah in the same sentence is a sin in and of itself. When are we going to grow up people? A college-aged Utah student calling a grown woman/mother a whore for simply being a BYU fan? Real mature. I sincerely hope one of these days you say that to someone who won't let it slide, and you get a slap to the face.
Congratulations Utah...you have one heck of a football team! It's too bad we can't say the same about your fan support!
Wait--my mistake. Putting class and Utah in the same sentence is a sin in and of itself. When are we going to grow up people? A college-aged Utah student calling a grown woman/mother a whore for simply being a BYU fan? Real mature. I sincerely hope one of these days you say that to someone who won't let it slide, and you get a slap to the face.
Congratulations Utah...you have one heck of a football team! It's too bad we can't say the same about your fan support!
I'm a hardcore Ute fan | 9:59 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
...and yes we may have more vile and word of wisdom breaking fans, but
that's what you get when you allow freedom to be yourself unlike the
totalitarian school in Provo. As we celebrate tonight with the freedom to drink
our bud lights and smoke a joint or two and listen to hardcore rap, I hope you
console yourselves with warm sprite, popcorn and a clean Jimmy Stewart movie.
Let freedom ring.
re: Collie | 9:59 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Brian Johnson was 30-36. That's better around 83% accurate. Awesome
numbers! Compare that to Hall's 21-41, which is around 50%, and his 5
interceptions! I don't think Johnson is wishing he had Collie. He's
good, but not as good with the Ute defense, and Utah has plenty of great targets
to use.
living well; the best revenge? | 10:01 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
re: BYU is still the best University | 8:28 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
>>Win or lose, we still attend the better University, with a higher standard of morals and living.
See you all in Church tomorrow.<<
To Ace Ventura, "Reh-heh-heely" Is that what will help U sleep tonight? Whatever works. It certainly wasn't BYU in the 4th Qtr.
Here is one confused Zoob. I'm sure all this past week he thought the Utes were heathen secular-progressives headed for outer darkness.
If the Dolphins win & Broncos lose tomorrow, this has the makings of the best weekend ever.
>>Win or lose, we still attend the better University, with a higher standard of morals and living.
See you all in Church tomorrow.<<
To Ace Ventura, "Reh-heh-heely" Is that what will help U sleep tonight? Whatever works. It certainly wasn't BYU in the 4th Qtr.
Here is one confused Zoob. I'm sure all this past week he thought the Utes were heathen secular-progressives headed for outer darkness.
If the Dolphins win & Broncos lose tomorrow, this has the makings of the best weekend ever.
Utes | 10:03 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Congrats on the win....please don't get spanked in your bowl game.
represent!
re: WinSum | 10:03 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
I agree, passing didn't make all the sense in the world since Utah had
Hall's number. That said, they can't use the run when they're
behind by a couple TDs.
Priceless? | 10:04 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
One tank of gas in minivan to drive to SLC $40.00
11 Tickets @ RES (mom dad and 9 kids) $440.00
22 Earplugs to block out vulger Ute Fans $33.00
Quest for Perfection T-shirts "Priceless" $0.00
11 Tickets @ RES (mom dad and 9 kids) $440.00
22 Earplugs to block out vulger Ute Fans $33.00
Quest for Perfection T-shirts "Priceless" $0.00
re: Max Lax big game mentality | 10:06 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
I disagree that Max lacks big game mentality. Utah's defense just
outclassed him! Max was able to lead BYU in a last minute win over Utah last
year. He had a few last minute wins this year. He just couldn't handle
TCU's defense, and he couldn't handle Utah's defense.
Collie's still livin right | 10:08 p.m. Nov. 22, 2008
Collie's still livin' right after the performance he had tonight. So
is Johnson and Krueger. Max Hall must have had a few too many cokes or
pepsi's.
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where would that put your team that just got doubled up. an so sweet that the goat was max.