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re: 1:44 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
Yeah, all those are real tough opponents. SJSU? Seton Hall? Wow, what a strength
of schedule you must have had that year.
McKay | 2:15 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
I'm still wondering what your point was in asking when the last time was
that I was at the Spectrum? My point was that USU fans are constantly posting
comments that BYU is afraid to play in Logan, which I pointed out that 5 of the
past 9 games have been in Logan which does not equate to the Cougs being afraid
to play there... See what I'm getting at? It's pretty simple, the
Cougs are not afraid to play there and the numbers prove that
Mr. T | 2:33 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
I wish BYU didn't schedule cupcakes like Weber St., Utah St. and Utah. It
is a shame.
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JR Junior | 2:34 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
Jim Rayburn is the man with the stache.
Yeah | 2:36 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
the toughest of the bunch of course were Utah and Utah State
Anonymous | 3:00 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
"Yeah, all those are real tough opponents. SJSU?"
You're right, SJSU isn't very tough. That must be why the Aggies blow them out so often.
like last season:
in Logan
Utah St 78
SJSU 73
in San Jose
Utah St 67
SJSU 70
ooops!
or in 2007:
in Logan
Utah St 66
SJSU 57
in San Jose
Utah St 57
SJSU 56
whew!
or in 2006:
in Logan
Utah St 61
SJSU 58
in San Jose
Utah St 67
SJSU 56
hmmm!
You're right, SJSU isn't very tough. That must be why the Aggies blow them out so often.
like last season:
in Logan
Utah St 78
SJSU 73
in San Jose
Utah St 67
SJSU 70
ooops!
or in 2007:
in Logan
Utah St 66
SJSU 57
in San Jose
Utah St 57
SJSU 56
whew!
or in 2006:
in Logan
Utah St 61
SJSU 58
in San Jose
Utah St 67
SJSU 56
hmmm!
Anonymous | 3:02 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
Then why play at the ESA. It should be our turn in logan THIS YEAR. It would be
a great enviroment to play in to get ready for the MWC play. The pit is a hard
and rowdy crowd along with UNLV. Just a note UNLV will be playing at Nevada
Saturday also. MWC #1 vs WAC#2. At the ESA MWC#2 vs WAC #2 should be
interesting.
Weber St problems... | 3:04 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
Here is the deal with Weber State. Fist of all the "name" "Weber
St." Terrible name recognition. Nobody knows how to say it properly and
people can't identify it with Ogden, Utah. Second of all Ogden is a hole.
Seriously, have you walked around town? It's the most depressing city in
the state. It is a terrible college town. Lastly, they play in the most pathetic
conference. Teams like themselves, with no real tradition or identity. The
Aggies, Utes, and Cougars, are the only legit programs right now. Even Southern
Utah is at least a college town, with a great basketball atmosphere.
Re Mckay | 3:11 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
My point is you don't find anything close in the state than the Spectrum
period. Say what you wan't about the MC it doesn't come close.
re: Re Mckay | 4:47 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
How about the longest streak in the nation? Yep, that sure doesn't come
close to the spectrum, you're right.
Aggie fans are so fun to watch because they have so much hate for BYU most of the time they don't make sense when they try to bash. I love how they declare they are the best team the last decade. Utah is hands down the best. They've been to the NC game and been far in the dance a few times. In college football, success is measured by invites and well you do in the big dance, not by how well you do in a poor conference and schedule few good teams to come to your place year after year. Sorry, but USU's program is NOWHERE close to Utah's the past decade, and I'm not a fan of either school.
Aggie fans are so fun to watch because they have so much hate for BYU most of the time they don't make sense when they try to bash. I love how they declare they are the best team the last decade. Utah is hands down the best. They've been to the NC game and been far in the dance a few times. In college football, success is measured by invites and well you do in the big dance, not by how well you do in a poor conference and schedule few good teams to come to your place year after year. Sorry, but USU's program is NOWHERE close to Utah's the past decade, and I'm not a fan of either school.
Re: mckay | 8:24 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
yeay, but still ...
Seattle | 10:54 p.m. Dec. 4, 2008
a nice win but nothing to get carried away about. I would like to see them
"work a play to go inside". They will need that ability to be
successful later on in conference play.
As for peoples comments about Utah being king of football, I would remind you how close Utah is to only be a conference champion going to the Las Vegas bowl. Their special season has given them a big bonus to go to the BCS which is great but I dont see them as a threat to duplicate that on a regular basis (yes I know they went there 4 years ago).
As for next year against Boise State, Utah should be careful about all the trash talking. BSU has a great young quarterback and Utah will be rebuilding it coaching and offensive players.
Lastly, I hope TCU will play BSU this year. I believe they will represent the MWC well and defeat BSU.
As for peoples comments about Utah being king of football, I would remind you how close Utah is to only be a conference champion going to the Las Vegas bowl. Their special season has given them a big bonus to go to the BCS which is great but I dont see them as a threat to duplicate that on a regular basis (yes I know they went there 4 years ago).
As for next year against Boise State, Utah should be careful about all the trash talking. BSU has a great young quarterback and Utah will be rebuilding it coaching and offensive players.
Lastly, I hope TCU will play BSU this year. I believe they will represent the MWC well and defeat BSU.
graduates | 7:23 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Let's talk about which college is graduating more athletes. That should be
the dominating discussion. It will make more sense than seeing all the former
athletes at the airport throwing baggage in three years..
re: re: RE Mckay | 10:15 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Hey, a-hat. Quit living in the 90s (the last time Utah basketball had a winning
record versus the Aggies).
byu | 10:50 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008
byu's opponents thus far: 9-29
weber's: 19-9
weber's: 19-9
Spectrum Rules! | 3:11 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
The Spectrum has gained a reputation as one of the nation's toughest venues
for visiting basketball teams. In December 2005, Utah State University played
its 500th men's basketball game in the Spectrum. In those games, USU had
amassed a dominating record of 398 wins and 102 losses versus its
competition.
Their most recent successes are even more impressive. At the end of the 2007�8 season, the Aggies home record, over the last 10 years since Stew Morrill has been the coach, is 76�8 (.905) against league opponents and 142�12 (.922) overall. A frenzied student section and loyal fan base from the Cache Valley region create a level of noise that is widely credited in giving the men's basketball team their incredible home court advantage
Their most recent successes are even more impressive. At the end of the 2007�8 season, the Aggies home record, over the last 10 years since Stew Morrill has been the coach, is 76�8 (.905) against league opponents and 142�12 (.922) overall. A frenzied student section and loyal fan base from the Cache Valley region create a level of noise that is widely credited in giving the men's basketball team their incredible home court advantage
Utah St | 3:18 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
The reason they hate BYU so much is because 95% of the students either applied
and were rejected at BYU or they did not have the scores or grades to even be
considered. You are a 'State' school. COME ON!!!
Typical USU fans | 3:24 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Commenting on an article that had nothing to do with Utah State. Keep developing
football players, and if any are good and we missed on them, they will transfer
to the Y.
USU fan | 4:36 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
If you do your home work and look at the history of the two schools, you will
find that BYU has only been effective as of late. And I'm only talking
about football. USU dominated all in-school colleges for years. Regarding
in-state basketball.. read the stats I included below...(NUFF SAID!... argue
with that)
� Utah State has won 15 of its last 19 games versus in-state opponents and is 22-8 (.733) against the state of Utah during the last eight years. During that time period, USU is 5-3 versus BYU, 5-3 versus Utah, 8-2 versus Weber State, 3-0 against Utah Valley and 1-0 against Southern Utah. Overall, USU is 23-13 (.639) versus teams from the state of Utah under Coach Morrill.
� Utah State has won 15 of its last 19 games versus in-state opponents and is 22-8 (.733) against the state of Utah during the last eight years. During that time period, USU is 5-3 versus BYU, 5-3 versus Utah, 8-2 versus Weber State, 3-0 against Utah Valley and 1-0 against Southern Utah. Overall, USU is 23-13 (.639) versus teams from the state of Utah under Coach Morrill.
Give Credit | 5:03 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
I have a novel idea for all fans whether USU, Utah, Or BYU. Why not give credit
where credit is due? Each of the schools in the state deserve recognition for
their accomplishments.
Utah: Clearly has the longest history of success in basketball including a national championship and appearing in the championship game in 1998.
BYU: Has won the past 2 regular season championship title for their conference.
USU: Has won a lot in recent past, over the past 10 years or so I think I've heard they average 23 wins.
From what I see we have some pretty good basketball programs in the state. And no matter which school you belong to I think what each school has accomplished over the years has been good for the state and makes basketball season really fun in Utah.
Utah: Clearly has the longest history of success in basketball including a national championship and appearing in the championship game in 1998.
BYU: Has won the past 2 regular season championship title for their conference.
USU: Has won a lot in recent past, over the past 10 years or so I think I've heard they average 23 wins.
From what I see we have some pretty good basketball programs in the state. And no matter which school you belong to I think what each school has accomplished over the years has been good for the state and makes basketball season really fun in Utah.
USU fan | 5:36 p.m. Dec. 5, 2008
Yes let's give credit where credit's due and stop this obvious media
bias against Utah State. You turn on the news or read the papers and does Utah
State ever get much coverage? NO.. I've just proven they are by far the
most dominant team head to head with other utah schools, yet you never hear
anything from the media. Guess what, there are alot of people that live north of
Salt Lake and Utah county... by choice! I guess if your not red or powder blue
(yet BYU... this is your real color before you stole USU's blue) then you
don't get respect in Utah. And as for 95% of USU students not being able
to get into USU... I could have gone there with a full ride but I wouldn't
touch Utah county with a 10 foot pole. Your can keep your condescending,
self-righteous happy little valley. Guess what... the gospel is true outside of
your little bubble. And sports are better too..
A comes before Y | 3:45 a.m. Dec. 6, 2008
Cougs Dominate the state in B-Ball?
Yeahhh... uh they've beat Utah State ONCE in their last five meetings. Why are BYU fans so arrogant? The game at the spectrum-on-wheels will be a throw down and you can go back to Provo with your Aggie-blue colored tails tucked between your legs.
Yeahhh... uh they've beat Utah State ONCE in their last five meetings. Why are BYU fans so arrogant? The game at the spectrum-on-wheels will be a throw down and you can go back to Provo with your Aggie-blue colored tails tucked between your legs.
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