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Utah Utes football: Who's No. 1? Utes feel like they've made their case
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Each Saturday beginning the first Saturday after Christmas -- Dec 27, Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17 this season.
All of the other bowls could be played as usual, but not on playoff days.
First round at the home of the higher seed.
Second round games in the Orange, Sugar, Fiesta and Rose Bowls.
Semi finals in two of the four bowl site.
Finals at one of the other four bowl sites.
And who will be #1 at the end of the BCS jokefest? Somehow, I doubt it will be Utah.
If this season doesn't put a nail in the BCS coffin, noting will.
Utah by 5! Thanks for a great run. Most of the nation knows now who is really #1. The deck was stacked from the get-go, but the Utes earned it!
You did us proud!
CONGRATS UTES! YOU'RE #1!
Utah may or may not be the "best" team in the country. Sadly, they will never be given a chance in the current system unless they start the year in the top 10, go undefeated, and still get awfully lucky. This games proves that the BCS will never "get it right" and that the best teams must prove it on the field.
If I had a vote, I would definitely give it to Utah. They may not be in one of the media's "top conferences," but they beat everyone they faced!
p.s., I loved to see how Barry Switzer, former coach at Oklahoma and so called expert, had to twist and turn in a post-game show after saying very forcefully on earlier programs that Utah (and other non BCS teams) are not worthy to be considered for any type of title consideration. By the way, it is a total joke that Oklahoma is playing in the title game instead of Texas. Nice job, Barry and the BCS.
Bottom Line - whoever "wins" the championship has a big fat "*" to tarnish it. Good job Utes! Great season! You made the whole state of Utah (including this BYU alum) proud of you!
So congratulations on a great season Utes. The Cougars are looking forward to the next round!
Yes, Utah #1!!
I hope you enjoy this win for a long time. And I hope you get some first place votes: you deserve them.
Last night game wasn't even a contest. Personally I hope to see byu do the same next
Mountain West Conference rules and we truly deserve an automatic birth.
So where do we go from here. Some one needs to get some guts and sue the BCS and there BS way of doing business. The 32 bowl games this year were all about worthless. All they did was say, hey!... good job
Go Utes!!
Utah was AWESOME this year and I hope they can keep up the momentum for another great season next year.
Of course, I would like to see the Y do well too.
The Utes have put the ridiculousness of the BCS system squarely in focus.
Nice win bro. You are doing a great job up there. I love it.
I liked seing the JBW stickers on the back of the helmets. Class act all the way. A great honor to a great former Ute.
Utah has come a long way. Keep the hammer down and let's take over this place.
Congratulations!! - from a U of I, WSU, BYU and BYUI family.
Great job to the players for their dedication and the coaches for their preparation. This is the greatest moment in UTE HISTORY.
I AM A UTAH MAN SIR
And I am a die-hard BYU fan.
And now for that team down south that wears white and blue. I went your school. I have always supported you. But, I hope more than anything that this victory burns in your craw, reminding you about how big of wusses you really are. Get your act together next year and play like the Utes!!!!
great coaching . You deserve to be #1.
Can someone answer this: why doesn't the Mountain West invite Boise State, Fresno State and Hawaii into the conference and demand an automatic bid to the BCS party every year. With all of the BCS buster teams and those who are always expected to break through, we would be very hard to ignore.
Enjoy this off season Utah, I'm looking forward to next season and another great year of competition in the Mountain West.
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