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Utah Utes, BYU football: Utes, Cougars ranked among top 20 in preseason poll
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YOu BYU and UTah homers | 11:54 p.m. June 19, 2008
can talk all you want about your seasons and make these crazy predictions and so
forth. Here's the thing your not a top 10 team. Those teams reload every
year, you guys start whining because a few players grad, or whatever.
Re: Ranked? | 1:39 a.m. June 20, 2008
Has Utah ever won a conference championship?
Don't talk to me about bowl wins and OOC wins when you can't even win your own conference.
Kyle - none
MWC - 3
WAC - 2
Bronco - 2
MWC - 4
WAC - 19
Don't talk to me about bowl wins and OOC wins when you can't even win your own conference.
Kyle - none
MWC - 3
WAC - 2
Bronco - 2
MWC - 4
WAC - 19
Re: Why are... | 1:39 a.m. June 20, 2008
Because they're better than your pathetic team.
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Re: Homers | 1:57 a.m. June 20, 2008
You need to re-enroll in that R99 English class at your local JC.
We all saw how previous top 10 Nebraska, Notre Dame, and Florida State, among others, simply reloaded last year.
What do Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, UCLA, Washington, Washington St., Arizona, Arizona St., Oregon, Oklahoma, Colorado, Penn St., Michigan, Kansas St., Missouri, and Notre Dame all have in common?
We all saw how previous top 10 Nebraska, Notre Dame, and Florida State, among others, simply reloaded last year.
What do Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, UCLA, Washington, Washington St., Arizona, Arizona St., Oregon, Oklahoma, Colorado, Penn St., Michigan, Kansas St., Missouri, and Notre Dame all have in common?
Re: Re: Homers | 6:59 a.m. June 20, 2008
They all have winning records against BYU?
Re: Ralph | 8:21 a.m. June 20, 2008
"BCS is what every cougar fan dreams of, something the Utes already
accomplished."
No, the National Championship is, something the Cougars already accomplished. Also, only eight years separated BYU's #5 ranking from Utah's #5 ranking. And BYU actually had to beat a good team in their bowl game to get that.
Frankly, neither team should be speaking too loudly about a BCS berth when both teams have to win several tough games before that is even a consideration. I don't believe either team will be undefeated in November.
No, the National Championship is, something the Cougars already accomplished. Also, only eight years separated BYU's #5 ranking from Utah's #5 ranking. And BYU actually had to beat a good team in their bowl game to get that.
Frankly, neither team should be speaking too loudly about a BCS berth when both teams have to win several tough games before that is even a consideration. I don't believe either team will be undefeated in November.
TO: Andrewute1 | 8:25 a.m. June 20, 2008
Did I mention that the UNLV coaches were laughing after the yewt game last year
at the lack of courage and guts the yewts desplayed in their fear of tackling
summers. No wonder Unga blasted into the line for the winning touchdown and
blew up the yewt defenders at the time he was crossing the line. Oh and did I
mention the UNLV won by a shutOUT?
Ted Bundy | 8:32 a.m. June 20, 2008
The Utes will kill byu this year. My team always wins.
Utah Alumni
Utah Alumni
Rank(ed) | 8:38 a.m. June 20, 2008
boys boys boys
are you telling me you tally your total EVER victories over ranked teams and get a couple??
here in the SEC we have to have 4-5 victories over ranked teams EVERY SEASON to even be in the running for a Conference title.
some dirty laundry should never be aired.
are you telling me you tally your total EVER victories over ranked teams and get a couple??
here in the SEC we have to have 4-5 victories over ranked teams EVERY SEASON to even be in the running for a Conference title.
some dirty laundry should never be aired.
Jordan | 9:32 a.m. June 20, 2008
This is ridiculous. The utes ahead of the cougars? This makes absolutely no
sense, considering the cougars are returning 10 of their 11 offensive starters.
here is my preseason rankings, means nothing but its personal satisfaction :)
BYU- 14
Utah-25
Utah has a good team, but by no means is it good enough to be ranked ahead of the cougars, especially considering all the factors. I think I will stick to the reliable sources on this one, not some yahoo who thinks he knows what he is talking about.
here is my preseason rankings, means nothing but its personal satisfaction :)
BYU- 14
Utah-25
Utah has a good team, but by no means is it good enough to be ranked ahead of the cougars, especially considering all the factors. I think I will stick to the reliable sources on this one, not some yahoo who thinks he knows what he is talking about.
Seriously? | 10:06 a.m. June 20, 2008
Yes BYU is returning most of last years EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE?
EXPLOSIVE? Total offense ranked 28th in Div 1
EXPLOSIVE? Total points ranked 68th in Div 1
The REAL part of last years team was the EXPLOSIVE DEFENSE
Total Defense Ranked 7th in Div 1
Points allowed Ranked 14th in Div 1
Now, if this years offense can improve to match the rankings of last years defense, the Cougars just might have something to brag about next January.
EXPLOSIVE? Total offense ranked 28th in Div 1
EXPLOSIVE? Total points ranked 68th in Div 1
The REAL part of last years team was the EXPLOSIVE DEFENSE
Total Defense Ranked 7th in Div 1
Points allowed Ranked 14th in Div 1
Now, if this years offense can improve to match the rankings of last years defense, the Cougars just might have something to brag about next January.
Game Time / Paper Time | 1:10 p.m. June 20, 2008
The utes are paper tigers.
BYU proves it on the field.
W=W, L=L.
Utes just talk and talk and talk.
I am a self repsecting 48 yer old male that likes both teams.
If the Ute would shut up and produce, they earn respect.
If you win, you can say what you want, ask Collie, Pierce, Allen, Garnett.Tiger.
If you lose, shut up, you didn'y earn respect.
Ask Kobe, Whit, Dr. Hill, Mediate. Kobe can't do it without Shaq. Talked the came, couldn't produce.
I like Utes. I hate whimy, pompous, idioditic, arrogant Ute fans.
Many of us are men, manny of us are atletes.
Ute fans, ern you respect and the board is yours.
Otherwise, get off and practice.
BYU proves it on the field.
W=W, L=L.
Utes just talk and talk and talk.
I am a self repsecting 48 yer old male that likes both teams.
If the Ute would shut up and produce, they earn respect.
If you win, you can say what you want, ask Collie, Pierce, Allen, Garnett.Tiger.
If you lose, shut up, you didn'y earn respect.
Ask Kobe, Whit, Dr. Hill, Mediate. Kobe can't do it without Shaq. Talked the came, couldn't produce.
I like Utes. I hate whimy, pompous, idioditic, arrogant Ute fans.
Many of us are men, manny of us are atletes.
Ute fans, ern you respect and the board is yours.
Otherwise, get off and practice.
another comment | 1:23 p.m. June 20, 2008
Does all this talk even matter? BYU can never beat any of there good
non-conference opponents so they'll already be knocked out of BCS
consideration before Septembers is over.
Then after this all the coug fan's will return home and think about the glory days when they competed with Army and Navy to win the national championship in the coaches poll and was left looking up in the AP poll. Way back before any of their players were born.
Then Bronco Mendahall will return to the locker room and give some sort of conference talk to his players about how BYU had tradition when his father was alive and how if you live right you'll never have any problems.
Then after this all the coug fan's will return home and think about the glory days when they competed with Army and Navy to win the national championship in the coaches poll and was left looking up in the AP poll. Way back before any of their players were born.
Then Bronco Mendahall will return to the locker room and give some sort of conference talk to his players about how BYU had tradition when his father was alive and how if you live right you'll never have any problems.
Trying to be a BYU fan | 2:25 p.m. June 20, 2008
Everyone you don't need to pretend to be a Utah fan just so you can rip on
them. Especially when most of the comments on this comment board are ripping on
them.
Who's fans are the pompous ones?
Who's fans are the pompous ones?
UVU | 2:27 p.m. June 20, 2008
That is true why do BYU fans pretend to like Utah on these things. Don't
worry Utah we here at UVU are getting pretty sick of BYU students and fans
acting like they're superior to everyone also.
andrewute1 | 3:13 p.m. June 20, 2008
Here we go, more unlv talk. It was probably a good thing with what happened last
year at unlv, they put up 8 wins in 9 games after that. Now they know not to
look by teams like that anymore, which means utah might put up 50 this year
against them. One thing I know about kyle and the utes is dont guarantee wins or
talk trash after the game because what goes around comes around. There will be
no mercy against unlv this year, plus its the first home game, Sanford and his
rebels will be down by at least 35 at half time.
Ute Fan | 3:35 p.m. June 20, 2008
I don't agree with this poll and don't think Utah should be ranked
higher, BUT I love that they've ranked it this way...just to see those
kitty fans squirm and complain.
Florida #1? | 10:52 p.m. June 20, 2008
Florida #1? That is almost as absurd as Utah being in the top 25! Show us some
rankings from a legitimate source!
BYU... | 11:04 a.m. June 21, 2008
I think it is funny how BYU fans are making fun of Utah for the UNLV game.
How about BYU's effort in both games against UCLA!?!
Scoring 17 points in each game. The Utes scored 44 in one game against the Bruins, and didn't need a lucky break (a blocked FG), to beat the 5th best team in the Pac 10 in a bowl game.
How about BYU win some non-conference games this year!!
I don't remember the last time BYU lost less than 2 non-conference games in a year!!!!!
How about BYU's effort in both games against UCLA!?!
Scoring 17 points in each game. The Utes scored 44 in one game against the Bruins, and didn't need a lucky break (a blocked FG), to beat the 5th best team in the Pac 10 in a bowl game.
How about BYU win some non-conference games this year!!
I don't remember the last time BYU lost less than 2 non-conference games in a year!!!!!
Yes Florida #1 !! | 11:18 a.m. June 21, 2008
They have the Heisman trophy winner and one of the best coaches in the
Nation.
Just because BYU fans hate Meyer so much they can't see him winning a title. I went to a BYU game a few years ago when the Crowd cheered when Florida lost. You guys are jealous, and upset that he beat your cougars down!! I hate to break it to you, but he won the National Title 2 years ago, and several think they'll win it this year.
He is a better coach than Bronco!!! (Who do you honestly think would win in a national poll?). If you took a nationwide poll of football fans Meyer would win 90% to 10%.
Meyer has also done more than Level Edwards.
Edwards 1 National Title 0 BCS wins 7-13-1 in Bowl games (29 years)
Meyer 1 National Title 2 BCS wins 4-1 in bowl games (7 years)
Sorry BYU fans, the guys you worship (Bronco and Edwards) are not as good as Meyer.
Just because BYU fans hate Meyer so much they can't see him winning a title. I went to a BYU game a few years ago when the Crowd cheered when Florida lost. You guys are jealous, and upset that he beat your cougars down!! I hate to break it to you, but he won the National Title 2 years ago, and several think they'll win it this year.
He is a better coach than Bronco!!! (Who do you honestly think would win in a national poll?). If you took a nationwide poll of football fans Meyer would win 90% to 10%.
Meyer has also done more than Level Edwards.
Edwards 1 National Title 0 BCS wins 7-13-1 in Bowl games (29 years)
Meyer 1 National Title 2 BCS wins 4-1 in bowl games (7 years)
Sorry BYU fans, the guys you worship (Bronco and Edwards) are not as good as Meyer.
UTEMAN3 | 11:19 a.m. June 21, 2008
Byu could go 11 - 0. As long as they dont run into a powerhouse like Tulsa.
Who is Phil Steele? | 2:32 p.m. June 21, 2008
Who is Phil Steele and who cares what he has to say?? All I know is that on all
of the pre-season polls that count (like the USA today poll, the coaches poll,
the BCS standings) BYU is ranked 14th and Utah is no where to be seen.
So Utah fans, enjoy your moment in the spotlight. It isn't going to last for very long. I can't wait until football season starts!!! GO COUGS!!
So Utah fans, enjoy your moment in the spotlight. It isn't going to last for very long. I can't wait until football season starts!!! GO COUGS!!
diehard ute fan | 3:54 p.m. June 21, 2008
I love to listen to you BYU fans cry over this little poll. All you do is cry,
cry, cry. It must be tough living in Happy Valley.
Coug Fan | 5:29 p.m. June 21, 2008
I like this. I hope BYU and Utah meet when both teams are undefeated. Hope
Utah is ranked above BYU, and that both are in the top 10. I hope TCU is
ranked, also, when the Cougars and Horn Frogs meet.
RE:Coug Fan | 12:07 a.m. June 22, 2008
We Utes keep trying to be ranked when we play you, but it's those darned
losses.
Seriously, in what world is Utah ranked ahead of BYU? Using what logic?
Or does this all come from a land of Schrute Dollars, Stanley Nickles, Unicorns and Leprechauns???
Sure, there, go Utes...
(I hope we don't play UNLV, and Michigan at Michigan, and I know that the Wyoming team never does hold a grudge.
Yep, we can do it, even without our Urban Legend.
Seriously, in what world is Utah ranked ahead of BYU? Using what logic?
Or does this all come from a land of Schrute Dollars, Stanley Nickles, Unicorns and Leprechauns???
Sure, there, go Utes...
(I hope we don't play UNLV, and Michigan at Michigan, and I know that the Wyoming team never does hold a grudge.
Yep, we can do it, even without our Urban Legend.
Palls | 12:44 a.m. June 22, 2008
I am a big time Ute fan and the only team that worries me this year is Wyoming.
Michigan will be interesting but the Utes will come out on top. UNLY will get
beat down no problem. USU will lose. Air Force will lose. Weber State will
lose. Oregon State will get beat down. Wyoming, I hope the coaches will be
ready this year. Colorado State will lose. New Mexico will be another
interesting game but the Utes will come out on top. TCU will lose. San Diego
State will lose. After two years of stupid mistake the Utes will come out on
top. It is that easy�..
Go UTES�
Go UTES�
re:Palls | 12:18 p.m. June 22, 2008
I am a cougar fan who agrees with your observations.
All those teams will lose.
I just have not seen a consistant Utah team that will beat "All" those teams.
Utah will come into the BYU with a home game that will make them "Bowl Eligible", and another "Must Win BYU Bowl" for Kyle.
He's big enough to take responsibility now, and Dr. Hill really cannot be totally happywith Kyle effort so far.
Good luck Utah.
All those teams will lose.
I just have not seen a consistant Utah team that will beat "All" those teams.
Utah will come into the BYU with a home game that will make them "Bowl Eligible", and another "Must Win BYU Bowl" for Kyle.
He's big enough to take responsibility now, and Dr. Hill really cannot be totally happywith Kyle effort so far.
Good luck Utah.
Winning Again | 8:04 p.m. June 22, 2008
I guess readership at the D. news and papers all over the state among the utes
(cougar haters) will be up again now that the utes are ranked in a national
pre-season poll. Even though two weeks ago pre-season polls meant nothing.
Especially from a weak service that dared mention the cougars. Oh well, enjoy
the paper until another weak publication recognizes the cougars and the
"possibility" of a great season. The season has not even started yet
and the cougars are already in your heads. They must be winning again.
re:Winning Again | 9:44 p.m. June 22, 2008
The season has not even started yet and the UTES are already in your heads. They
must be good this year.
Go Utes..
Go Utes..
Re: Who is Phil Steele? | 11:31 p.m. June 22, 2008
Doesn't matter who makes the poll...they're all worthless until about
2 months into the season.
Re: Gamer Time/Paper Time | 9:37 a.m. June 23, 2008
Your comments are weak and do not add any credibility with your inability to
spell....
TO: Uteman3 | 7:44 a.m. June 24, 2008
Yea, the yewtes could go 11-0 and score an 100 points a game until they run into
that powerhouse UNLV and then get SHUTOUT!!!
seriously | 2:08 p.m. June 25, 2008
how can utah even claim urban? he jumped ship first chance he could.
David | 7:00 p.m. June 26, 2008
Well...after 283 comments on this article, it looks like the cougar apoplectic
meltdown has finally concluded. PLEASE...somebody write another article. That
was fun.
Mo in ER | 6:10 p.m. June 30, 2008
Steele is off on this one.
No other national ranking polster has the Ute's on the radar.
It would be fun to see both BYU and Utah ranked in the top 20 above the majority of BCS big wigs come AP rankings and six or so weeks into the season when the BCS rankings come out.
Having BYU and Utah ranked in the top 10 come seasons end would be awesome.
No other national ranking polster has the Ute's on the radar.
It would be fun to see both BYU and Utah ranked in the top 20 above the majority of BCS big wigs come AP rankings and six or so weeks into the season when the BCS rankings come out.
Having BYU and Utah ranked in the top 10 come seasons end would be awesome.
byu all tha way! | 7:59 p.m. July 1, 2008
if fhil steele is really that big why is he making rediculous rankings like
this, he put notre dame on it! honestly, they are the most hopeless bsc team
ever this year! and although he put utah on there for some reason, neither byu
or utah has a difficult schedule this year, it sucks, but it's true. either
team will be lucky if they get a respectable bsc bowl game
re: byu all the way! | 5:44 a.m. July 2, 2008
It's BCS not BSC. Should make no difference to you anyway since your cougs
won't be receiving an invitation.
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