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Utah Utes football: Sugar high — 13-0 Utes roll over one of the BCS' best
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Love it | 10:11 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Way to go Utah. I'm a BYU fan who cheered like crazy for Utah tonight. Kind
of fun!! Way to go Utah and way to represent Utah, the MWC, and everyone who
thinks the BCS is a joke!!! Yeaaa!!!!!
TC | 10:11 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
As a Cougar fan I usually find it difficult to pull for the Utes (having Kyle as
the coach makes it a bit easier) but, I really enjoyed watching them hand it to
'Bama. Utes proved it. They are the best. I'll even say they
deserve a national championship - this was at least as impressive as the BYU
1984 championship.
The Utes are on top! I'll have to hear it until BYU can beat them. I won't go back into history to try and prove BYU is better like many Cougar fans. I give the Utes the respect they deserve - the best team in the nation in my book.
The Utes are on top! I'll have to hear it until BYU can beat them. I won't go back into history to try and prove BYU is better like many Cougar fans. I give the Utes the respect they deserve - the best team in the nation in my book.
John in Georgia (Utah '96) | 10:10 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Awesome win!
Thanks classy BYU fans.
Those still living in '84 - time to move out of mommy's basement.
If Florida beats Oklahoma I hope that we get some serious respect from the AP voters (especially the ones who decry the current system).
WAY TO GO UTAH!
Thanks classy BYU fans.
Those still living in '84 - time to move out of mommy's basement.
If Florida beats Oklahoma I hope that we get some serious respect from the AP voters (especially the ones who decry the current system).
WAY TO GO UTAH!
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Chris | 10:11 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
The couple of trolls here have some serious crow to eat tonight. You know who
you are.
Mmmm....crow. I think you southerners may want to try it fried? Enjoy!
UTES!!!!!
Mmmm....crow. I think you southerners may want to try it fried? Enjoy!
UTES!!!!!
No Troll comments | 10:14 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Please no troll comments tonight! (Leslie, etc. are trolls, you can tell by what
they write!)
I think all Cougar fans are happy for the "U" and their success against SEC / Alabama!
Congratulations on your Sugar Bowl win!
I think all Cougar fans are happy for the "U" and their success against SEC / Alabama!
Congratulations on your Sugar Bowl win!
Hey Alabama, | 10:11 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
you just got the heck (edited for Utah consumption) beat out of you. Ramma
Jamma Go Utah!
Congrats | 10:15 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Outstanding win Utes! Congratulations on a great season and a great game. Way
to represent the MWC and the state of Utah.
From a die hard Cougar!
From a die hard Cougar!
To Bronco | 10:14 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
One word and one word only.
SPEED
SPEED
unclescooter | 10:13 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
To my brother Mark, my nephew Jakson and all the other UTE die-hards: Your team
played out of their minds tonight and deserve every ounce of credit that they
will receive. Great job! Any team in the country would have been mowed down by
that defense and they would have been backpedaling against the offense as well.
Great game on all counts. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
oUTstanding | 10:13 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Win UTES !
Sanko | 10:15 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Utah beat Oregon State who beat USC.
Utah beat 6 bowl teams including Alabama.
They beat Alabama more handily than Florida did.
They are the only undefeated team.
They deserve strong consideration as #1 in the country but won't get it. The BCS is a stupid system. All arguments in its favor are bogus.
Congratulations Utes!
By the way, I'm a BYU fan.
Utah beat 6 bowl teams including Alabama.
They beat Alabama more handily than Florida did.
They are the only undefeated team.
They deserve strong consideration as #1 in the country but won't get it. The BCS is a stupid system. All arguments in its favor are bogus.
Congratulations Utes!
By the way, I'm a BYU fan.
Frank Furter | 10:18 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Barry Switzer knows what a "Ute" is now!
Utah Utes = REAL BcS Champs!!!
Utah Utes = REAL BcS Champs!!!
Thanks BYU fans | 10:17 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
You've shown a lot of class and dignity tonight in backing the Utes as part
of the bigger picture, the MWC. I hope all of Utah is proud tonight!
The best part | 10:16 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
The best part was watching the FOX dudes after the game. Jones and Barry
Switzer. What a joke, those guys are really insecure - because if they every
had to coach in the MWC, they'd be door mats.
Go Utes! | 10:17 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
BCS Ranking #1 - no question. They handled the Tide much better than Florida.
do voters have the guts | 10:21 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
to put Utah at #1
Please!!! | 10:18 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
All you people on here talking trash. Utah owned the game. Alabamas offense
engineered 3 points. The fumble (led to short field) and the punt return. Utah
owned the game on both sides of the ball. Utah rules!!!!!!!!
Still a BYU fan | 10:18 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Great game Utah, my hats off to ya. Way to show the rest of the nation that the
MWC belongs in the BCS. Like Kyle said, you have my vote.
TC | 10:20 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
After watching that game, I'd dare say that Utah played three other teams
this year that were better than Alabama (TCU, Oregon State, BYU.) The Ute
defense was AMAZING. I hope that the Utes can keep Kyle. This shouldn't
be a "stepping stone" job any longer. The MWC will be a highly
respected conference if it can keep Patterson, Whittingham, and Mendenhall as
coaches.
Great job Utes.
Great job Utes.
chat | 10:18 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
As a big time Cougar fan, big congrats to Utah and Kyle. Made the MWC look
great! Got to give props when they are due.
RE: Quest for Perfection | 10:22 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Utes enjoy your success true Cougar fans are happy for you but you can also show
that you are a classy winner by eliminating the "Quest for Perfection"
comment digs against BYU.
Enjoy your win! You deserved it by playing a flawless game!
Enjoy your win! You deserved it by playing a flawless game!
To the Utah fans. | 10:19 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
WIN WITH PRIDE.....As a Cougar fan, Im proud of what you've
accomplished....but stop already with the remarks about quest for perfection and
all that none sense....SERIOUSLY, every school including Utah had a goal and
even had quotes or things that the team went by all year. What? Did you want
BYU to say something like WE are going to lose this year? Heck, may as well not
play the game. Everyone plays to win...so don't be such idiots. Again, Im
proud of Utah, your fans, your school but especially your team and the way they
put themselves and the whole MWC on the map. And as for 1984....WELL, it DOES
NOT compare to what Utah did today....not even close...way to go Utah
you've made it a nice New Year for me.
UTAH | 10:23 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Roll tide roll baby! GO UTES!!!!!! YA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only undefeated team in
FBS. Would take this over 1984 ANY day of the week. GO UTES!!!!!!! What a
freakin awesome season.
Sylvester, Kru, smith, the whole d incredible.
Brain Johnson=flawless
GO UTES
Sylvester, Kru, smith, the whole d incredible.
Brain Johnson=flawless
GO UTES
All you naysayers... | 10:21 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
It's OVER!!! Utes are the best team in the state and one of the best in
the country, and there's nothing you can do about it until NOVEMBER!!!!
Chew on it!
31-17! Impressive win over the #4 team in the country! We'll take it, the money, and the respect that comes with it! GO UTES!!!
31-17! Impressive win over the #4 team in the country! We'll take it, the money, and the respect that comes with it! GO UTES!!!
USC FAN | 10:20 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
I am a huge Trojan fan, however I would like to see the Utes as the NC. The
Utes did everything they were suppose to do without one loss. My beloved
Trojans did lose to Oregon St., so they have no leg to stand on as far as the
NC goes. Florida lost to a sub-par Ole Miss team and they get to play for the
NC. It is not right. The AP voters should set this right and vote Utah as
co-national champs with the winner of the Oklahoma-Florida game...case closed.
BYU Fan | 10:24 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Congrats to Utah on going 13-0 and dominating Alabama. What a dominating way to
represent the conference and the state of Utah
Cougars | 10:22 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Thanks for the comments Cougars. All very classy aside from the ignorant
Leslie. Go Utes. Great game plan and great game!!!! Yee-Haw!!!!!! 8
Sacks!!!!!!!
My Observation | 10:24 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
is that most BYU fans on here are exhibiting SUPER sportsmanship in
congratulating Utah on a great win tonight and an outstanding season this year
(the rest of you should be ashamed!) That is the way it SHOULD be---Utahns
supporting Utahns---however, somehow I can't help thinking that if it was
BYU that accomplished this same feat, Utah fans wouldn't be so supporting.
Hmmm....now what would make me think that???
M & Ms in Boise (Utah '96) | 10:22 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Congrats from Boise to the Utes! Very well executed game. Brian Johnson is the
bomb.
Aggie Fan | 10:23 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Nice work Utes!!! It is nice to see (other than a couple) some comraderie in the
state. UTAH you did us proud. I am feeling more lucky all the time with Anderson
coming to town.
Nice Work Utes!!!
For the few BYUers who still choose to haters I have to say as an unbiased 3rd party this is the state's biggest win, even trumping BYU's win over Michigan.
Also death to the BCS!!!!
Nice Work Utes!!!
For the few BYUers who still choose to haters I have to say as an unbiased 3rd party this is the state's biggest win, even trumping BYU's win over Michigan.
Also death to the BCS!!!!
Ute in Wisconsin | 10:24 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
The Utes are a de facto BCS team. And its time the powers that be in the
'ess ayy sayy' tip their hat and admit that the Utah Utes more than
belong. Utes destroyed 'Bama and made Barry Switzer and Jimmy Johnson eat
crow with their cute little Southern accents. Utes beat the big boys with speed
and power - not trickery. Toe to Toe with anyone, anywhere are the Utah Utes!
Mack the knife | 10:25 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
They played a poorly prepared Alabama team. Utah did nothing great; Alabama did
everything wrong! BYU would have handled this team in much worse fashion tonight
(60-17). Yewts were decent but is about it. Wait 'till next year, we have a
mature class and will battle for no. 1 in the BCS. Enjoy your little consolation
price but please remember what a national championship is all about-- just a
'little' bit better then a sugar bowl win! Put it in perspective and
I'll put my trophy against yours any day.
re: Coug UC | 10:25 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Please stop embarrassing the rest of use Coug fans with at least half a brain.
This is the Utes' night. Leave it alone. 13-0 and national respect.
Proud BYU Fan | 10:25 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Cougars, this night and the next 30 to 60 days are all about The UofU.... We can
talk about next year during spring drills.
It was a team win for Utah, Bama didn't compete like a TEAM, their stud choose self over team, when he engaged with the agent.
Game Plan was perfect!!! Congrats Coach Kyle!!!
Do you think JBW had anything to do with the Win?
If we Cougars had won our bowl game it would be MWC 4 and 0, but we didn't do our part, so we are only 3-1...
It was a team win for Utah, Bama didn't compete like a TEAM, their stud choose self over team, when he engaged with the agent.
Game Plan was perfect!!! Congrats Coach Kyle!!!
Do you think JBW had anything to do with the Win?
If we Cougars had won our bowl game it would be MWC 4 and 0, but we didn't do our part, so we are only 3-1...
BYU | 10:26 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Why is it at this time every year we keep hearing from BYU fans " Wait
Until Next Year"
Well genius, I've been waiting for 40 years and you can touch this and you never will, done has-beens
By the way - Hall throws another interception
Well genius, I've been waiting for 40 years and you can touch this and you never will, done has-beens
By the way - Hall throws another interception
Hey #59 Antoine Caldwell | 10:26 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Brian Johnson is still alive and was named Sugar Bowl MVP. Thank you for your
coin toss trash talking. Yeah we say it and BJ made you pay for it. Can you say
"SCOREBOARD"?
Come on! | 10:27 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
'As least as impressive as BYU in 1984'????
Just listen to Jimmy Johnson. He said something like, under the old system, BYU won the championship by beating a very mediocre Michigan team. Utah just beat Alabama, a team that was ranked # 1 longer than any other team this year. But anyhow.
The cougars rocked in 1984! Go cougars!
Just listen to Jimmy Johnson. He said something like, under the old system, BYU won the championship by beating a very mediocre Michigan team. Utah just beat Alabama, a team that was ranked # 1 longer than any other team this year. But anyhow.
The cougars rocked in 1984! Go cougars!
College Fan | 10:30 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Great game Utah, you make the MWC proud. Bronco, take a lesson on how to win the
BIG GAMES, you put pressure on the QB with 5 and 6 men rushing, not 3 and giving
the QB all day to pick you apart.
Mr Wonderful | 10:30 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
I bet the BCS teams are glad they don't play in the MWC! While Utah
struggled in some of their games this year, they were clearly dominant in this
game. I am proud of the Utes and all who support a great program
No playoff | 10:31 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Should there be a playoff system? It would take a superhuman coaching job to
get that team up for another game the very next week. Instead, they get to savor
the greatest win in Utah football history forever.
Ute, Class of '95 | 10:31 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Utes let their game do the talking, and it was an eloquent statement, don't
you think?
They represent well. Anybody who knows anything about football knows that they put their stamp on the season and on NCAA football with this win. It was more than just a statement...it was beautiful!
Go Utes, and boo to the BCS cartel. May this be the first crack that splinters the resistance to a true playoff.
They represent well. Anybody who knows anything about football knows that they put their stamp on the season and on NCAA football with this win. It was more than just a statement...it was beautiful!
Go Utes, and boo to the BCS cartel. May this be the first crack that splinters the resistance to a true playoff.
Maddog | 10:35 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
As a lifetime BYU fan and season ticket holder can I trade them for Utah
tickets?
The season always ends sunny for the Utes, Great job and maybe the muckety mucks of the BCS will finally get a clue. Alabama like Boise State would be lucky to finish 3rd in the Mountain West!
The season always ends sunny for the Utes, Great job and maybe the muckety mucks of the BCS will finally get a clue. Alabama like Boise State would be lucky to finish 3rd in the Mountain West!
wow. | 10:32 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
As a life long cougar I was proud of Utah tonight. Nice work.
Wayne | 10:32 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
I couldn't believe my own ears heard my own voice yell, "Go,
Utes!" after the interception return for a TD for a 14-zip lead. Still a
diehard Cougar fan, this was a sweet victory and vindication that the BCS system
is seriously flawed. Go Cougs! Go Utes! Go Mountain West! Go 8-team playoff!
Cougar83 | 10:33 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
All I can say is WOW. Great season capped by a perfect bowl game. Gotta give
it up to the Utes. 13-0. National TV. VERY IMPRESSIVE.
Max and Austin Bowl Buddies | 10:33 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
"Max and Austin will be back next year"
Hahahhahahah
I hope so.
BTW - Hall is older than Alex Smith
hahahahahhahah
Hahahhahahah
I hope so.
BTW - Hall is older than Alex Smith
hahahahahhahah
BYU fan | 10:36 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
Once again, I really can't take away the effort Utah gave the entire game.
Congratulations Utes, you really did earn a lot of respect tonight, this time
you actually did earn it. My hats off to you.
Go MWC!
Go MWC!
congrats | 10:34 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
It was a strange feeling cheering for Utah the way I did tonight but they were
very impressive. Very well done Utah. I'm anxious to see if you can take
this win in a mature fashion or if you'll channel this win to dig on BYU,
which would be unfortunate when my guess is 99% of BYU fans cheered for Utah
tonight.
Wow!! | 10:34 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
That's all I have after that one...just...WOW!!! What a game!!!!
Newest fan | 10:37 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009
I'm not a huge Utah fan, and I'm not a Utah hater either, but this is
something that deserves serious recognition. This is something that nobody has
ever been able to do before, and you are just showing the nation. I have to
thank you on behalf of every single non-BCS school for sticking it to the man
and showing the entire country that BCS means NOTHING! This is a phenomenal day
for the University of Utah and for the entire state of Utah, so thank you Utes.
You represent us well.
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