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Utah Utes football: Sugar high — 13-0 Utes roll over one of the BCS' best
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ZOOBIE | 3:45 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
What I find interesting is the Whittingham is a ZOOBIE (played at BYU), learned
to play and coach from a ZOOBIE (his dad who also played/coached at BYU). Kind
of ironic.
Gary | 3:52 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
I am a BYU fan and I am proud of UTAH and the Mountain West Conference.
Congratulations on a great win vs Alabama.
CougarKeith | 4:05 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Utah could be ranked as high as #2 when it's all done! Oklahoma or Florida
wins somewhat convincingly, Ohio State knocks off Texas, and you have a HUGE
ARGUMENT that Utah should finish at #2!
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BYUCoug | 4:04 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Next year Yewties. We have you at home. Be proud of your little win but when you
come back home you always know who your BIG brother is. You little
accomplishments over the past year nowhere come close to what what the Cougs
have done over the last half century. One and done Yewties, see you in the
cellar AGAIN next year.
lawrence33 | 4:10 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Utah played as well as any football team can play and that wins games! Alabama would of placed 4th or 5th in the MWC. Their defense looked like BYU! Johnson's receivers were wide open to give him 336 passing yards. It's hard to understand how they were ranked #1 duuing the season!
Utah Played a perfect game to beat Alabama! Give the Ut. coaches all the credit they deserve, as they were prepared to play football! Alabama would of placed 4th or 5th in the MWC. Their pass defense looked as bad as BYU! Johnson's receivers were wide open all night, as he was able to rack up 336 passing yards!
No One is going Big 12 | 4:33 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
TO: "Go away Zoobs... | 3:19 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
You have been reassigned to the childrens table.
We'll stil look out for our lil' brother when we move on to the Big 12 along with TCU but there is only so much we can do. Take our 3 million and try and build a decent program..."
This board is reserved from now on for the adults who know how to speak respectfully to each other and understand sports and bowl payouts (Utah splits it's take with MWC amd all other non-BCS teams... Utah will net about 1.4 Million, in June -- your "3 million" to BYU show lack of knowledge.)
As a real member of the Crimson Club, I would ask you to grow up and take your childish comments to school with you on Monday when you play with the other 2nd graders.
Thanks to the Classy BYU fans for your support. Many of us Utah fans will surely return the favor someday.
Go Utes!!!
You have been reassigned to the childrens table.
We'll stil look out for our lil' brother when we move on to the Big 12 along with TCU but there is only so much we can do. Take our 3 million and try and build a decent program..."
This board is reserved from now on for the adults who know how to speak respectfully to each other and understand sports and bowl payouts (Utah splits it's take with MWC amd all other non-BCS teams... Utah will net about 1.4 Million, in June -- your "3 million" to BYU show lack of knowledge.)
As a real member of the Crimson Club, I would ask you to grow up and take your childish comments to school with you on Monday when you play with the other 2nd graders.
Thanks to the Classy BYU fans for your support. Many of us Utah fans will surely return the favor someday.
Go Utes!!!
Jonzie | 4:34 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Funny to hear Zoobs praise the MWC when you were the big disappointment.
Aren't you the ones who feel your better and want out so bad but there are
no takers? Now that things are looking up it all golden HUH? Wow you Zoobs are a
piece of work.
tomv. | 4:48 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
All that is right with America is in this story book season, except were they
will end up in the final poll. The UTES deserve a championship trophy!
Marilyn, BYU | 4:54 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Proud of you! Great job!!!
In the end everyone bleeds red! | 5:06 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Its good to hear that most BYU fans recognize that what is good for Utah is
good for BYU. But then there are others. . . .
The fact is BYUs NC happened a long time ago with a different coach and staff, different players, and different criteria for a NC. Based on results (current!) BYU didn't go to a BCS bowl. Weren't even close! Utah did! Utah was the MWC representative. Will BYU get there? Possible! What Utah did last night was place the MWC in a more competitive arena. BYU will have to step it up to be able to play in that arena. Frankly I would like to see it happen. It will make for a better competitve season for both Utah and BYU. Here is my vote for a national Championship for Utah!! GO UTES #1!!!
The fact is BYUs NC happened a long time ago with a different coach and staff, different players, and different criteria for a NC. Based on results (current!) BYU didn't go to a BCS bowl. Weren't even close! Utah did! Utah was the MWC representative. Will BYU get there? Possible! What Utah did last night was place the MWC in a more competitive arena. BYU will have to step it up to be able to play in that arena. Frankly I would like to see it happen. It will make for a better competitve season for both Utah and BYU. Here is my vote for a national Championship for Utah!! GO UTES #1!!!
Cougar Ron | 5:17 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
USC number 2, OU or UF 3. Your dreamin' up on the hill. You'll be
lucky to finish 4th. Settle down it was a good game but does not come close to
MANY of the bowl games BYU has participated in. You have a way to go, don't
get ahead of yourself.
Alaskan UTE | 5:20 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Congrats Utes!!! Thanks for the Great Season and thatnks for ride. It was
awesome. Lets do it again next year!!! I love the bowling with the BCS!!! UR
Truly the number one team in the country.
CO Coug | 5:24 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
As a die-hard Cougar fan I must congratulate Utah for an outstanding win. You
guys did the MWC proud and if BYU would have played in their bowl game with half
of the heart and determination that Utah did, they would have killed Arizona
42-7. The win helps everyone in the conference.
But next year it's back to business- GO COUGS!
Congrats Utah, very impressive win!
But next year it's back to business- GO COUGS!
Congrats Utah, very impressive win!
Justin McCough | 5:23 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Utes were lucky to get past TCU. Get over yourselves. Try filling the RES when
BYU is not visiting; that would be a start. You all know who has the premier
program. Good job but this is just a flash in th pan-there is a little something
called history.
YES | 5:26 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Only team to go undefeated in a "real" conference!!
Re: hilarious | 5:30 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Not to take anything away from Utah because they were clearly better than BYU
this year, but that is just this year. To the guy who said it is a joke that
BYU belongs in same discussion as Utah, I hope you are referring to this year
only, because you would be correct. If you are referring to the totality of the
programs, then you sir are a joke. BYU beat them and won the conference title
the last two years prior to this. Once again a immature Ute fan with an
inferiority complex. Get over it! Utah is better this year. No sane BYU fan
would differ. BYU would not have beaten Utah this year, but if that ball is run
more it is not a 48-24 score. Remember near the end of the third, BYU had the
ball driving to take the lead and only down 27-24. BYU may very well beat Utah
next year, or they may lose. Either way when the last 20 games have been split
evenly, and most by less than a touchdown, that is the definition of the
"same discussion". Great job this year Utes. You deserve NC
consideration.
re: cougar ron | 5:56 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
please tell me a few of the "many" bowl games byu has been in which
compare. Beating the #4 team which has more bowl appearances than any team in
the country, in their own backyard? A team that was #1 much of the season.
When has byu beat a top 10 team?
re: byucoug 4:04pm | 6:01 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
You're calling Utah a one and done team? You must be 4 years old or
younger, because otherwise you would know that this is Utah's second trip
to the BCS, and second victory in as many tries
Username | 6:02 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
If the Utes had won in the last minute with trick plays, then I would not agree
that they should be National Champions, but the Utes dominated what was touted
as the most physical team in the country. USC, Florida, and Oklahoma all lost
their chance to claim to be the best team when they lost a game. Unless college
football goes to a playoff system, in which the best team on the field is
crowned national champion, then the team that won all of its games and showed
itself to be of the same caliber as the best teams should be national champion.
This year, that is the Utes. In the 1980s, Nebraska and Oklahoma were always in
the national title hunt, and the only difficult games these teams played every
year were each other and a bowl game. Yet their credentials were never disputed.
It's time to stop the madness. The fact that USC even has a legitimate
claim to be the best team--which it does--demonstrates that the BCS has solved
nothing at all. It's time for a playoff system. In the meantime, Utes are
#1.
Utah The ONLY Undefeated Team | 6:51 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
"When you try to compare Utah to Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, or USC you have
got to be kidding right? You are comparing apples to oranges by trying to say
that Utah deserves anything more than a 4 or 5 ranking. For example, on October
11th when Florida played then No.4 LSU... Utah played WY"
On Nov 22nd: When Utah played #14 BYU FL played Citadel. Remind me again how bad the mighty SEC TN beat up WY at home this year, what was that score?
Look homer non one is saying MWC is better then those conferences. This year the fact is MWC was 6-2 against PAC-10, 2-0 against SEC and Utah's SOS is greater then Bama and finally Utah is the ONLY UNDEFEATED team in the U.S.A!!!
If USC gets ranked higher then Utah at the end I will puke since Utah did what USC couldn't that is to beat OSU. Beating #8 Penn State in a home game isn't as impressive as going into SEC country and beating up #4 Bama.
These mighty programs should schedule home-and-away series against these weak programs just to shut us up.
On Nov 22nd: When Utah played #14 BYU FL played Citadel. Remind me again how bad the mighty SEC TN beat up WY at home this year, what was that score?
Look homer non one is saying MWC is better then those conferences. This year the fact is MWC was 6-2 against PAC-10, 2-0 against SEC and Utah's SOS is greater then Bama and finally Utah is the ONLY UNDEFEATED team in the U.S.A!!!
If USC gets ranked higher then Utah at the end I will puke since Utah did what USC couldn't that is to beat OSU. Beating #8 Penn State in a home game isn't as impressive as going into SEC country and beating up #4 Bama.
These mighty programs should schedule home-and-away series against these weak programs just to shut us up.
RE: ZOOBIE | 6:58 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
"What I find interesting is the Whittingham is a ZOOBIE (played at BYU),
learned to play and coach from a ZOOBIE (his dad who also played/coached at
BYU). Kind of ironic."
What's more ironic is that he accepted little brother Utah's job over big brother BYU. What's even more ironic is if you asked him he would probably say he's a "Utah Man".
What's more ironic is that he accepted little brother Utah's job over big brother BYU. What's even more ironic is if you asked him he would probably say he's a "Utah Man".
RE: BYUCoug | 7:04 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Zoobs say the darnedest things:
"Next year Yewties. ... Be proud of your little win but when you come back home you always know who your BIG brother is."
Why can't big brother get out of little brothers spotlight. Little brother is shinning and big brother just can't stand it.
Hey Zoobs during your Quest for Perfection season were you not taught that "Envy is a sin"?
"Next year Yewties. ... Be proud of your little win but when you come back home you always know who your BIG brother is."
Why can't big brother get out of little brothers spotlight. Little brother is shinning and big brother just can't stand it.
Hey Zoobs during your Quest for Perfection season were you not taught that "Envy is a sin"?
re: Utah #3 | 7:10 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
I don't agree with your logic. To use your own logic against you, Utah
beat OSU, who beat USC, etc., etc.
Utah deserves a share of the AP #1.
The BCS needs to change or go away.
Utah deserves a share of the AP #1.
The BCS needs to change or go away.
RE: Cougar Ron | 7:20 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
"You'll be lucky to finish 4th. Settle down it was a good game but
does not come close to MANY of the bowl games BYU has participated in."
Oh enlightened one please due tell us unworthy Utes what impressive Bowl games big brother has won?
Utes define sucess by winning BCS games what about BYU? So I guess just "participating" in bowl games is how big brother defines Quest for Perfection?
BYU has made 27 Bowl appearances, 9-17-1:
Holiday Bowl (4 wins, 6 losses, 1 tie),
Cotton Bowl (1 win),
Las Vegas Bowl (2 wins, 2 losses)
Copper Bowl (1 win)
Tangerine/Citrus Bowl (2 losses)
Freedom Bowl (1 win, 1 loss)
Liberty Bowl (2 losses)
Aloha Bowl (1 loss)
Fiesta Bowl (1 loss)
Motor City Bowl (1 loss)
All-American Bowl (1 loss)
As a Ute the only ones I care about of the many we have played in and won are:
2004 Fiesta 35-7 over #19 Pitt
2008 Sugar 31-17 over #4 Bama
Hey, you still have the 84 win against mighty 6-5 MI team.
Oh enlightened one please due tell us unworthy Utes what impressive Bowl games big brother has won?
Utes define sucess by winning BCS games what about BYU? So I guess just "participating" in bowl games is how big brother defines Quest for Perfection?
BYU has made 27 Bowl appearances, 9-17-1:
Holiday Bowl (4 wins, 6 losses, 1 tie),
Cotton Bowl (1 win),
Las Vegas Bowl (2 wins, 2 losses)
Copper Bowl (1 win)
Tangerine/Citrus Bowl (2 losses)
Freedom Bowl (1 win, 1 loss)
Liberty Bowl (2 losses)
Aloha Bowl (1 loss)
Fiesta Bowl (1 loss)
Motor City Bowl (1 loss)
All-American Bowl (1 loss)
As a Ute the only ones I care about of the many we have played in and won are:
2004 Fiesta 35-7 over #19 Pitt
2008 Sugar 31-17 over #4 Bama
Hey, you still have the 84 win against mighty 6-5 MI team.
Utah man | 7:31 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Utah has had a awesome team. Alabama is a really good team only losing to
Florida by like 11 points. Utah should be in the National Championship game vs.
florida USC lost to Oregon State who Utah beat so Utah vs. Florida Thursday
night in the Fed ex BCS National Championship game. GO UTES Brian johnson for
Heisman with the way he has played in the last three games.And the BCS sytesm
sucks we really need a playoff for some teams in the MWC like Utah BYU and TCU
and in WAC Bosie State and questionably Hawai'i. Utah Utes fan #1
CALIFORNIA BYU FAN | 7:36 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
I am so proud of the utes I am a byu fan but boy has the utes made us all proud.
Now I am happy my son will be going to U.O.U this summer.
BYU be proud of U.O.U for they have shown UTAH is the place to play.
see ya all next year
BYU be proud of U.O.U for they have shown UTAH is the place to play.
see ya all next year
Face The Facts Zoobs | 7:36 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
When Utah is good we are beating BCS teams in BCS games when BYU is good they
are losing in Vegas against unranked teams.
When Utah is good we throttle BYU (see 2004 and 2008 for an exmple) when BYU is good they need Harline and 4&18.
Utah is the best non-BCS program not BYU, get over it big brother. And no I'm not comparing the last 50 years, its in the current BCS era.
And all those arguing Utah got lucky against TCU, OSU... let me remind you FL (probable NC) lost at home to Old Miss. How many of you think Old Miss is better then TCU? Or look at USC couldn't beat OSU something that Utah did.
When Utah is good we throttle BYU (see 2004 and 2008 for an exmple) when BYU is good they need Harline and 4&18.
Utah is the best non-BCS program not BYU, get over it big brother. And no I'm not comparing the last 50 years, its in the current BCS era.
And all those arguing Utah got lucky against TCU, OSU... let me remind you FL (probable NC) lost at home to Old Miss. How many of you think Old Miss is better then TCU? Or look at USC couldn't beat OSU something that Utah did.
RE: RE: Cougar Ron | 7:38 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Great Win for Utah against a good Bama Team. I respect it. Just remember that
there wasn't a BCS system in 84 and BYU simply played who they drew in
their bowl game. And 84 was a Quest for Perfection with a national championship.
But great job Utes. Hats off to you!
great win! | 7:56 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
awesome win by the Utes. I can say that it is a great feeling to be a ute right
now. The atmosphere around school is crazy during this streak. The mountain west
has really good teams and proved it to Bama. Not to take anything away from our
conference, but the Wyoming win against Tenn, I don't really look at that
as an upset. Tenn was a terrible team this year. Even UCLA beat them. But
Wyoming did beat them. And for my Utes, you've done everything that you
needed to do. On paper and on the field, you are the National Champions of
college football.
Oh, coogs, stop crying because you guys were nothing this year. Stop bringing up your 84 NC. Oh and the qUest for perfection was completed by Utah not the TDS.
Oh, coogs, stop crying because you guys were nothing this year. Stop bringing up your 84 NC. Oh and the qUest for perfection was completed by Utah not the TDS.
RE: Cougar Ron and BYUCoug | 8:00 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Okay Roooonnnny.
Let's look at BYU's bowl wins since losing (17 times mind you doesn't count)
1980 SMU ranked #20
1981 Washington State Unranked
1983 Missouri Unranked
1984 Michigan Unranked
1988 Colorado Unranked
1994 Oklahoma Unranked (see a trend here?)
1996 Kansas State ranked #17
2006 Oregon Unranked
2007 UCLA Unranked
WOW!!! You are right this doesn't come close to any bowl BYU has played in because IT IS WAY BETTER!!!!!!!
BYUCoug you can call Utah your little brother but does it really matter when "little brother" is bigger, richer and better looking? I didn't think so.
Let's look at BYU's bowl wins since losing (17 times mind you doesn't count)
1980 SMU ranked #20
1981 Washington State Unranked
1983 Missouri Unranked
1984 Michigan Unranked
1988 Colorado Unranked
1994 Oklahoma Unranked (see a trend here?)
1996 Kansas State ranked #17
2006 Oregon Unranked
2007 UCLA Unranked
WOW!!! You are right this doesn't come close to any bowl BYU has played in because IT IS WAY BETTER!!!!!!!
BYUCoug you can call Utah your little brother but does it really matter when "little brother" is bigger, richer and better looking? I didn't think so.
McCoug | 8:06 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Utah should have been beat by TCU. You got away with one. There is nooooo way
you will be in the top four. USC would cream you. BYU has a better team and only
a few bad bounces away from what you could not accomplish. Sorry Utes, your
still second fiddle.
I'm confused | 8:19 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
A couple of posts ago a BYU fan is talking about all the bowls BYU has played
in. First, I'm not sure I would bring that record up when you have lost
2/3rds of the time. Second, I'm not sure I would bring that up when Utah
has won it's last 8 bowl games (and two of those where BCS bowl games).
I agree BYU for a long time was the better team/program, just like before that Utah was the better team/program. Currently it's been pretty even if you at the last 10-15 years, but please don't use your bowl record to prove anything.
Also because of the way the system is set up Utah should not be the BCS NC, but they should be the AP NC. I only say they should not be the BCS NC because of the set up, but I completely disagree with the BCS setup.
I agree BYU for a long time was the better team/program, just like before that Utah was the better team/program. Currently it's been pretty even if you at the last 10-15 years, but please don't use your bowl record to prove anything.
Also because of the way the system is set up Utah should not be the BCS NC, but they should be the AP NC. I only say they should not be the BCS NC because of the set up, but I completely disagree with the BCS setup.
Re: McCoug | 8:41 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
"BYU has a better team and only a few bad bounces away from what you could
not accomplish."
What? Utah beat BYU by 24 points and that was Whittingham showing respect to his old team. BYU snuck by the 0-13 UW Huskies on a very questionable call. BYU got beat by 30 points by TCU. Utah beat TCU.
Please don't comment on here if you don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, USC would cream Utah? Yeah, just like USC creamed Oregon State. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.
What? Utah beat BYU by 24 points and that was Whittingham showing respect to his old team. BYU snuck by the 0-13 UW Huskies on a very questionable call. BYU got beat by 30 points by TCU. Utah beat TCU.
Please don't comment on here if you don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, USC would cream Utah? Yeah, just like USC creamed Oregon State. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.
To: McCoug | 8:43 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Hmmm. Utah beat the #4 team in the country by 14.
BYU got beat by the #4 team in the PAC-10 by 11.
Never mind the head-to-head drubbing BYU got at the hands of the Utes on Nov 22.
BYU got beat by the #4 team in the PAC-10 by 11.
Never mind the head-to-head drubbing BYU got at the hands of the Utes on Nov 22.
Jarid in Cedar | 8:42 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
I just got back from the game and wow I am drained.
First, Thank you to all of the BYU fans graciously posting and cheering us on....you guys see the big picture. To answer, an earlier question...I would be cheeering BYU if they were in the same place....Many Utah fans would be as well....everyone needs to ignore the haters(from both sides)....they won't go away but if you ignoring them, they lose significance...
As for the game, what an amazing atmosphere from minute one..I can't talk and nor can anyone who was in our group. The play on the field was absolutely dominated on all fronts by Utah(but every time Ingram touched the ball I was worried). The finish was just awesome. Time for a playoff.
First, Thank you to all of the BYU fans graciously posting and cheering us on....you guys see the big picture. To answer, an earlier question...I would be cheeering BYU if they were in the same place....Many Utah fans would be as well....everyone needs to ignore the haters(from both sides)....they won't go away but if you ignoring them, they lose significance...
As for the game, what an amazing atmosphere from minute one..I can't talk and nor can anyone who was in our group. The play on the field was absolutely dominated on all fronts by Utah(but every time Ingram touched the ball I was worried). The finish was just awesome. Time for a playoff.
LongBeachUTE | 9:04 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
I just got off the plane coming back from the big game. For those fans who did
not go, we cheered our hearts out for you! You should have seen it, our fan
turnout was awesome and the atmosphere was unforgettable in the Superdome.
Afterwards in the French Quarter all the BAMA fans were telling us they had
never seen such dedicated and loud fans at a SEC bowl game. I was soo proud of
our Utes.
From New Orleans | 9:16 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
If all of you BYU fans that don't want Utah to be successful under any
circumstances, could you please call BYU and ask them to return the money they
received because of Utah"s success. Thanks
PS. Especially you McCoug!
PS. Especially you McCoug!
Jarid in Cedar | 9:17 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Nevada BYU fan | 6:46 a.m. Jan. 3, 2009
"We're the best team in the country" said Brian Johnson. You know what? He has every right to say that. The Utes have been impressive all season and they ARE the ONLY undefeated team in the country. However, if Austin Collie, under similar circumstances had said the same thing, you whiny Utes fans would be all over him.
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Sorry Nevada BYu fan, the difference was that BJ said AFTER finishing 13-0. You can woof AFTER you walk the walk...If Collie had said it while hoisting the MVP of the Fiesta Bowl(eg), he wouldn't be ridiculed.
"We're the best team in the country" said Brian Johnson. You know what? He has every right to say that. The Utes have been impressive all season and they ARE the ONLY undefeated team in the country. However, if Austin Collie, under similar circumstances had said the same thing, you whiny Utes fans would be all over him.
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Sorry Nevada BYu fan, the difference was that BJ said AFTER finishing 13-0. You can woof AFTER you walk the walk...If Collie had said it while hoisting the MVP of the Fiesta Bowl(eg), he wouldn't be ridiculed.
Re: McCoug | 9:33 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Obviously, you are not a student or graduate from BYU with your total lack of
intelligence and cluelessness about football. The Utah win last night is the
greatest win in the history of not only Utah football, but any Utah collegiate
football team. The Alabama fans down here in NO constantly are commenting on
how impressed they were with Utah's football team and fans. We totally
rocked the Superdome.
Ute Man | 9:50 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Utah deserves the AP poll #1, giving them a share of the title! I know
it's a stretch, but I'm calling out the AP, BE REAL, don't be a
fantasy poll like your cohorts the BCS! The AP knows Utah deserves it, and if
their voters have any shred of integrity, honesty, conviction, credibility, and
love for the college game, they will do the right thing, and vote Utah #1!
UTES FAN | 9:55 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Utes,
You make us very proud last night. At first, you showed Alabama that you mean business. You carried yourself very well.How did Asiata get through to make the second touch down? There must have been a secret passageway made by the team. It was a game that was very well executed, starting from the coach down through Brian Johnson to the rest of the team.
You were very quick, strong and energetic. Your mistakes were minimal. You remind me of the Forty Niners. Whenever you get the ball, you go with it to the end just like the previous 12 games. Those sacks were awesome! I don't want to leave out anybody...all positions contributed to the Big Win.
Even the crowd, the fans were well behaved. You represented Utah very well..The only unbeaten team in the Nation. Thanks for practising and giving your all last night. The coaches are the best...they had unwavering faith in you...and you executed the game plan like professionals. I have only watched a total of two of your games, and it looks like I know a lot already about football.
You deserve the best, and all your gifts were well deserved!
You make us very proud last night. At first, you showed Alabama that you mean business. You carried yourself very well.How did Asiata get through to make the second touch down? There must have been a secret passageway made by the team. It was a game that was very well executed, starting from the coach down through Brian Johnson to the rest of the team.
You were very quick, strong and energetic. Your mistakes were minimal. You remind me of the Forty Niners. Whenever you get the ball, you go with it to the end just like the previous 12 games. Those sacks were awesome! I don't want to leave out anybody...all positions contributed to the Big Win.
Even the crowd, the fans were well behaved. You represented Utah very well..The only unbeaten team in the Nation. Thanks for practising and giving your all last night. The coaches are the best...they had unwavering faith in you...and you executed the game plan like professionals. I have only watched a total of two of your games, and it looks like I know a lot already about football.
You deserve the best, and all your gifts were well deserved!
CO Aggie | 10:05 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Loved watching the Utes Tatoo the Tide.
They made the state proud, the MWC proud and I can only hope Gary Anderson can work the same magic for USU.
They made the state proud, the MWC proud and I can only hope Gary Anderson can work the same magic for USU.
Northern Cal UTAHman | 10:38 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
If Notre Dame's name replaced the University Of Utah they would be declared
the National champs by the AP without a dissenting vote. I do not believe that
will be the case, but it would be the right thing to do. What can we do as
fans to make sure that the AP voters hear at least the arguments in favor of the
UTES. Regardless great year and a memory to last a lifetime.
homers_84606 | 10:48 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
The Utes were good this year but that doesn't mean I have to like them. I
am a long time Utah resident who was cheering for Alabama. I have never even
been to Alabama. People think that the BCS is about respect but it is really
about money - if it wasn't we would have had a playoff system a long time
ago. This win won't get the MWC any more respect because to give us the
respect would mean that they would have to share the money. That is what this
is really all about. I wish they would make the bowls end on New Years Day then
take the top 4 teams and playoff during the next two weekends. The season will
end on January 8th this year. they could end it on January 15th and have some
semblance of a real national champion. Florida/Oklahoma winner, USC, Texas,
Utah - never going to happen. The BCS Conferences own the NCAA lock stock and
barrell
BYU has-been | 11:10 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Quote "You guys just had the biggest win in your history. You had the best
season in your history.
And all you can still think about is BYU."
Yes, your right, its time we start ignoring the little sister to the south and start paying attention to real schools.
And all you can still think about is BYU."
Yes, your right, its time we start ignoring the little sister to the south and start paying attention to real schools.
AZ Blue with Lots of Red | 11:14 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Congrats to the Utes. Super win. Really Proud and love to see the Utes win.
Should have a shot at #1 and I would be the 1st to cheer for the Utes.
See you next year and may the best team win. Love to see both do well.
Grew up Red Graduated Blue and still cheer for both. CONGRATS UTES!!!!!
See you next year and may the best team win. Love to see both do well.
Grew up Red Graduated Blue and still cheer for both. CONGRATS UTES!!!!!
Poor guy | 11:20 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Quote " Coug ID | 11:13 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Nice run of luck Yewts. You caught Alabama at a bad time, from what I saw UA would have handled either of you. We will see next year without your OC, DC and QB, it should be comical. Revel in your little bowl win but remember there has only been one national champ in the MWC (WAC), and of course it is not yours. "
He is probably so angry that he threw all this christmas toys on the ground - wait your 30 living with your parents? So is it that your papa's Betamax you watch 1984 from?
Nice run of luck Yewts. You caught Alabama at a bad time, from what I saw UA would have handled either of you. We will see next year without your OC, DC and QB, it should be comical. Revel in your little bowl win but remember there has only been one national champ in the MWC (WAC), and of course it is not yours. "
He is probably so angry that he threw all this christmas toys on the ground - wait your 30 living with your parents? So is it that your papa's Betamax you watch 1984 from?
1984 Washington National Champs | 11:27 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Hey Utes, its not just against the Utah that BYU fans keep bring up 1984. Up
here in Washington state, what little fans that we see, we hear it a lot. Its
pretty funny, to see such a weak school holding on to a one year wonder that
really was not a wonder when you got back to history and review the games they
won. The Univ of Washington is considering putting up 1984 National Champion
banner along with our other banners. Now before all you people living the past
get upset, go look at the records in 1984, we are co-national champs. BYU
can't handle it.
Pitt was not #3 | 11:32 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
"The question was posted "Name one ranked team that BYU played that
year (1984)". At #3 Pitt the first game of the season. BTW it was the first
game ever televised on ESPN."
Doesn't count. They ended losers. Its like trying to take credit for the Michigan win this year. Pre-season had them as high as #23-24 - no one, not even Barry Switwer would take credit for that pre-season rank.
Try again....
Doesn't count. They ended losers. Its like trying to take credit for the Michigan win this year. Pre-season had them as high as #23-24 - no one, not even Barry Switwer would take credit for that pre-season rank.
Try again....
Re: Re: Hilarious | 11:35 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009
Yes, my "same discussion" comment was referring to this year only.
Over the last 15 or so years, it's been a great rivalry.
But to me, Utah's two BCS bowl wins still outpace BYU's mythical, disputed and 24-year old national championship.
What really bugs me though is the BYU fans on here who are saying "yes, you beat us, and yes you beat former #1 Alabama, but BYU's still the better team." Not this year, folks!
But to me, Utah's two BCS bowl wins still outpace BYU's mythical, disputed and 24-year old national championship.
What really bugs me though is the BYU fans on here who are saying "yes, you beat us, and yes you beat former #1 Alabama, but BYU's still the better team." Not this year, folks!
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