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BYU football: Quest still alive — Cougars remain perfect, but it isn't easy
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Ridgerunner | 3:42 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
To all you Utes who think the Lobos are weak. I remind you that you get to prove
that in their stadium soon. Better keep your words soft and sweet, you might
have to eat them! Go Lobos! Byu will face what might be best team in the MWC
next Thursday! It will be an interesting game and as many others have observed,
if BYU doesn't bring their "A" game, they will take their first
loss of the year.
MtnWestFan | 4:55 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
All I have to say to these Ute fans that are posting, try filling your stadium
before you come knocking on BYU's door. This is a GREAT year for the
MtnWest and I hope both BYU and Utah continue their undefeated streaks. I say,
be happy for your rival until they meet in Salt Lake. Since the real enemy is
the BCS, Ute fans better be cheering for BYU to stay undefeated.....otherwise
you won't get as much BCS love if you win come November.
Dear Utes | 4:59 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
As a public service to help you better understand football, allow me to explain
something to you. A win is a win is a win is a win is a win is a win is a win
is a win is a win is a win is a win is a win is a win is a win is a win.
Thank you. I hope this helps to clarify things.
Thank you. I hope this helps to clarify things.
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holy cow | 5:50 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
coogs are terrible. you chumps were at home and you barely won. this makes,
what, 2 games now where an official helped you out. your time is coming against
tcu. they will send you packing straight to the las vegas bowl!
Cougfan4life | 6:30 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
What kind of a game plan was that. Come out and throw the ball every down for
the first quarter. Everyone who has watched the Lobos during the Rocky Long era
knows that It is tough to throw against them. Were they trying to make it
chalenging on themselves? Even Texas knew better against Oklahoma and they had
negative rushing yards for a better part of the game. Come on Anae. You have one
of the more powerful backfields in the NCAA. Was that just practice for TCU or
some later opponent? Two weeks in a row.
My Soap box | 6:39 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Where is the intensity. I love cougar football but seriously. There doesnt seem
to be any excitement. I know how dangerouse emotion can be, but there seems to
be very little fire. Do you care? I know this shouldnt matter to me as much as
it does, but when you win, lose, play well, or terrible, it effects me for my
entire week. Show up on thursday. I attended the game when BYU beat #1 Miami
with Ty Detmer. That team had fire. Were has yours gone, or was it all left on
the field against UCLA. This is the first day of the rest of your season.
Having said that, my concern is for future games, because I dont think you can win them playing the way you have. A win is a win however. 21-4 isnt that bad. A couple years ago we would have been extremely excited.
Having said that, my concern is for future games, because I dont think you can win them playing the way you have. A win is a win however. 21-4 isnt that bad. A couple years ago we would have been extremely excited.
ultimate zoobie | 6:49 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
for the record a heisman a national championship and a hall of fame coach all
lead to national recognition
the yewts are one hit wonders with the urban legend
errr the urban meyer hotdog..... thats why BYU is known outside of Utah, unlike the wannabe's on the hill
see ya in novemeber
the yewts are one hit wonders with the urban legend
errr the urban meyer hotdog..... thats why BYU is known outside of Utah, unlike the wannabe's on the hill
see ya in novemeber
SCOOBIE | 7:21 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Ref: Y NOT? and others
Yes, very unimpressive win...just like Oklahoma's trouncing of Texas or LSU's steam rolling victory over the Gators.....or here's one.........Missouri's total domination of Oklahoma State. Got to admit utey's find ways to make the ball that isn't round.....round.....at least in their eyes.
...Tinkerbell... would you quit with the fairy dust already...it's not nice to deceive utey's to actually believe the weird things they're saying during their brief stay in wonderland.
..........RISE AND SHOUT.........
Yes, very unimpressive win...just like Oklahoma's trouncing of Texas or LSU's steam rolling victory over the Gators.....or here's one.........Missouri's total domination of Oklahoma State. Got to admit utey's find ways to make the ball that isn't round.....round.....at least in their eyes.
...Tinkerbell... would you quit with the fairy dust already...it's not nice to deceive utey's to actually believe the weird things they're saying during their brief stay in wonderland.
..........RISE AND SHOUT.........
SMURF TALK | 7:52 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
REF:BD 8:36
Gee whiz....there's actually a true believer out there. Thank you for the accolades...but just so you don't look stupid. Boise State is more than 40 miles away and it's in the WAC and not the MWC and Ute, there are at least 2 L's waiting for you out there. The good news is one will be in a bowl game We'll mail our condolences from the BCS.
Gee whiz....there's actually a true believer out there. Thank you for the accolades...but just so you don't look stupid. Boise State is more than 40 miles away and it's in the WAC and not the MWC and Ute, there are at least 2 L's waiting for you out there. The good news is one will be in a bowl game We'll mail our condolences from the BCS.
Cali | 8:06 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
The Ute fans remind me of a bunch of cry baby democrats who never can ackowledge
the other side in a positive light. Perhaps you might want to get a life. And if
BYU is fortunate to beat Utah, please don't blame the refs.
Dear Holy Cow | 8:29 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
And the UTES barely eek out a win against Oregon State, at home. Oregon State
lost to Stanford. Stanford lost to TCU. I think the UTES have plenty to worry
about themselves.
RR | 8:39 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Once again, thanks everyone for such ridiculous comments that give me a great
laugh! Critics are so pathetic I'm embarrassed for them.
WHO CARES IF IT'S NOT A HUGE BLOWOUT. ALL THAT MATTERS IS THAT IT'S A WIN.
Every team is out to beat BYU. Every team will give us our best shot. To only hold them to 3 points is sensational!
Can't wait to see them play TCU!!
WHO CARES IF IT'S NOT A HUGE BLOWOUT. ALL THAT MATTERS IS THAT IT'S A WIN.
Every team is out to beat BYU. Every team will give us our best shot. To only hold them to 3 points is sensational!
Can't wait to see them play TCU!!
Cats | 8:43 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
As a Cougar season ticket holder, I was at the game. UNM is a good team and
they put up a tough fight.
As for BCS--I think BYU has a good chance to get into a BCS bowl, but they will never be allowed to play for the National Championship. When BYU won The National Championship in 1984, the BCS was formed to make sure that didn't ever happen again. These guys want to make sure that no National Champion ever comes out of any conference other than the "big" conferences they control.
Having said that--I hope I'm wrong and BYU gets a chance again someday.
P.S. My self esteem isn't based on whether my college wins a game or not. I hope a few people on these blogs can stop living their lives vicariously through a team full of guys who most of them have never even met. Sports are ENTERTAINMENT. That's all. It's a lot of fun and I like to see BYU win, but my life doesn't hang on it.
IT'S ONLY A GAME PEOPLE!
As for BCS--I think BYU has a good chance to get into a BCS bowl, but they will never be allowed to play for the National Championship. When BYU won The National Championship in 1984, the BCS was formed to make sure that didn't ever happen again. These guys want to make sure that no National Champion ever comes out of any conference other than the "big" conferences they control.
Having said that--I hope I'm wrong and BYU gets a chance again someday.
P.S. My self esteem isn't based on whether my college wins a game or not. I hope a few people on these blogs can stop living their lives vicariously through a team full of guys who most of them have never even met. Sports are ENTERTAINMENT. That's all. It's a lot of fun and I like to see BYU win, but my life doesn't hang on it.
IT'S ONLY A GAME PEOPLE!
SoCalUtahFan | 8:47 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Not much change in Sagarin rankings for the top 3 in MWC:
12. Utah (SOS 72)
13. BYU (SOS 121)
14. TCU (SOS 91)
Re: BYU #1 | 8:54 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Prove it!
to: texmexcoug | 8:54 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
"The biggest shame is that most Utah fans are LDS and they are trashing on
the school the Mormon Church set up -- How can you trash the school of your own
religion?" Why don't the BYU fans look up where the prophets have
graduated from? Yes, the U. So all those posters who are always saying how
"evil" the U is, it's obviously good enough for our leaders!
WinSum | 8:57 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Most people seem to forget that New Mexico routinely plays BYU very tough. That
was a good effort by New Mexico...!!!
Congrats to BYU for doing what was needed. You "arm chair QB's" need a life other than BYU....
Congrats to BYU for doing what was needed. You "arm chair QB's" need a life other than BYU....
ed in atl | 9:01 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
I am a kickers dad, so why in the world did they not utilize Justin Sorensen on
2 long FG's when they had the chance early in the 3rd qtr? Or show some
guts and go for it on 4 and 2. Come on show some trust and confidence in your
team coach.
Ute Fans | 9:08 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
I understand and agree the last two weeks of BYU we have seen lack-luster
performances. However, before you start down the road of "fear"
"ute domination" "etc", lets take the rosy red glasses off
and see that Utah has it's own problems. They look horrible offensively,
and if it wasn't for the defense yesterday, Utah may have only won that
game 10-7.
BYU needs to do something quick to get that groove back, or else thursday night may be a little unsettling. Utah needs to figure something out offensively, and I would start with Johnson or their game in Albequerque in a few weeks will be unsettling.
As for UNM, they are finally 100% healthy with their star studed running backs. UNM put up the fight that everyone at the beginning of the season thought they would as a healthy team. That doesn't excuse BYU's offense for showing no sign of intensity or excitement. And is it just me, or does it appear they have gotten very conservative in play calling since the 2nd quarter of the USU game?
BYU needs to do something quick to get that groove back, or else thursday night may be a little unsettling. Utah needs to figure something out offensively, and I would start with Johnson or their game in Albequerque in a few weeks will be unsettling.
As for UNM, they are finally 100% healthy with their star studed running backs. UNM put up the fight that everyone at the beginning of the season thought they would as a healthy team. That doesn't excuse BYU's offense for showing no sign of intensity or excitement. And is it just me, or does it appear they have gotten very conservative in play calling since the 2nd quarter of the USU game?
re: To "to the Ute fans" | 9:13 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Actually pall, this is not the same guy who made the post you replyed to,
however, I am from NYC and travel up and down the coast. Sports talk shows do
talk about BYU and are very aware of who they are. In fact, everytime the
conversation about BCS-Busters come up, fans think of BYU (and Boise in second
place). So how about you leave the "bubble" as you call it, and think
twice before you make redicoulous comments about BYU not being known nationally.
BlueBoy | 9:15 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
BYU's defense is legit, except for some lame game planning by the coaches
(re: no pressure on their passing QBs until the last few plays of the game). BYU
seems to have the defensive talent to deserve a top 10 ranking, but the coaches
keep handicapping them by ignoring things, like QBs running up the middle all
game, or QBs not used to passing never have much pressure all game.
Offense? Overrated. Again, coaching. Why? How many times did Harvey touch the ball in the first half when UNM's running game was keeping the ball away from BYU's offense? Duh!
BYU has top-10 talent on the field. They just need top-10 talent in coaches' game planning--AND the ability to adjust DURING a game.
Offense? Overrated. Again, coaching. Why? How many times did Harvey touch the ball in the first half when UNM's running game was keeping the ball away from BYU's offense? Duh!
BYU has top-10 talent on the field. They just need top-10 talent in coaches' game planning--AND the ability to adjust DURING a game.
Compliments | 9:16 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Thanks u fans for your interest. Keep posting, we need a few laughs from the
ankle biters.
bored | 9:20 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Wow,
New Mexico plays such an exciting game. I turnes to the baseball games for some action. They are the full definition of a boring team.
New Mexico plays such an exciting game. I turnes to the baseball games for some action. They are the full definition of a boring team.
BlueBoy | 9:21 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
BYU's fortunes in today's polls might suffer, yet stay in the top ten,
but with Utah knocking at their heels (yuck!).
I tried to figure out how far down the three top teams would fall, while elevating the teams that had big wins, and couldn't determine where they'd all fall. Pretty complicated when good teams at the top lose AND lost to teams just outside the top 10. If you win, you should go up. If you're at the top and lose to another top 10 team you shouldn't drop too much. Leaves BYU in a pickle.
I won't be surprised if the pollsters allow 2-4 teams below BYU to jump over them, knocking them out of the top 10 in the AP poll and to around 10 in the USA poll. However, a 3 on defense is pretty impressive, maybe reinforcing memories of our two shutouts. That could help us to maintain, or even move up, depending on how far they drop some of those top 3 that lost.
I'd be surprised if TCU doesn't make it into the top 25 in one of the polls. They're 6-1, with their only loss to Oklahoma.
I tried to figure out how far down the three top teams would fall, while elevating the teams that had big wins, and couldn't determine where they'd all fall. Pretty complicated when good teams at the top lose AND lost to teams just outside the top 10. If you win, you should go up. If you're at the top and lose to another top 10 team you shouldn't drop too much. Leaves BYU in a pickle.
I won't be surprised if the pollsters allow 2-4 teams below BYU to jump over them, knocking them out of the top 10 in the AP poll and to around 10 in the USA poll. However, a 3 on defense is pretty impressive, maybe reinforcing memories of our two shutouts. That could help us to maintain, or even move up, depending on how far they drop some of those top 3 that lost.
I'd be surprised if TCU doesn't make it into the top 25 in one of the polls. They're 6-1, with their only loss to Oklahoma.
jerry thompson | 9:32 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
My concern with the Cougar vs. Lobos was essentially the first quarter. It set
the tone for the entire game i. e. BYU playing down to the opponent. Did
anybody notice that New Mexico had the ball for eleven minutes in the first
quarter to four minutes for the Cougars. I believe that the Lobos doubled the
Cougar yardage, something like 45 yards to 90 for the Lobos. The problem was
the Cougar defense was playing soft allowing the Lobos to make first downs.
There was no quarterback pressure on the rookie QBs. A veteran quarterback is
hard to rattle with pressure because he reads the defense and hits the hot
receiver but these guys were new and at least one of them couldn't pass.
Being a one dimensional offense the Lobos should have been going backwards
instead of forward. So I would lay the difficulty in winning the game directly
in the lap of the coaches for their play selections. Not being able to stop the
New Mexico Lobos on third down and the Cougar offense going 4 for 12 on third
down conversions was ridiculous.
Anonymous | 9:37 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Just for fun I read the U article and this one and the comments to see who has
little brother syndrome. I'll spare you all the results.
Simply read the number of Utes on this article trying to belittle the Y win, and then go to the other one and try to find yourself any negative comments going towards the Utes that doesn't start with a Ute going after BYU...again....
Hey little brother on the hill. Mommy has some fruit snacks for you.
Ute fans are so insecure. I think if I jumped in front of one and said boo they'd have a heart attack.
Simply read the number of Utes on this article trying to belittle the Y win, and then go to the other one and try to find yourself any negative comments going towards the Utes that doesn't start with a Ute going after BYU...again....
Hey little brother on the hill. Mommy has some fruit snacks for you.
Ute fans are so insecure. I think if I jumped in front of one and said boo they'd have a heart attack.
Lehi Cougar Fan | 10:01 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Did you guys see the TCU/Colorado State game?
Colorado State should have won that game. They had 2 perfect passes in the end zone that were dropped that would have put them up. TCU has a good pass rush defense, I'll give them that, but Colorado State moved the ball on them. Their backup quarterback is a good athlete, but shows lack of experience.
It'll be a tough game for BYU, especially on the road, but I think they'll pull it off by winning the turnover margin.
Colorado State should have won that game. They had 2 perfect passes in the end zone that were dropped that would have put them up. TCU has a good pass rush defense, I'll give them that, but Colorado State moved the ball on them. Their backup quarterback is a good athlete, but shows lack of experience.
It'll be a tough game for BYU, especially on the road, but I think they'll pull it off by winning the turnover margin.
cougar realization | 10:06 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
As a cougar fan, I'm very embarrassed by that last game and now realize we
don't belong in the top 10. It's all political anyway, so I don't
put much merit in the rankings, but either way, I kind of hope we lose a game to
bring us fans back down to reality.
Lehi Cougar Fan | 10:11 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Sierra Blue - I like your post.
There are some good teams in the MWC that will bring their best game against BYU and if you're expecting BYU to blow out every team, then you're in for alot of disappointment.
CSU looked like a threat against TCU. I was impressed with the RB and their defense was fairly tenacious at times. We all know that TCU and Utah are good and don't count out Air Force and UNLV. As Bronco has said, the rest of the games on the schedule are going to be hard fought.
So, all you folks that are cracking on the Cougars for "not looking like a top 10 team" layoff and enjoy the wins and the ride!!
There are some good teams in the MWC that will bring their best game against BYU and if you're expecting BYU to blow out every team, then you're in for alot of disappointment.
CSU looked like a threat against TCU. I was impressed with the RB and their defense was fairly tenacious at times. We all know that TCU and Utah are good and don't count out Air Force and UNLV. As Bronco has said, the rest of the games on the schedule are going to be hard fought.
So, all you folks that are cracking on the Cougars for "not looking like a top 10 team" layoff and enjoy the wins and the ride!!
Lobomike | 10:17 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
I have been a New Mexico Lobo fan for many years, and I thought this was an
exciting game between two of the top four most physical teams in the MWC (the
others being Utah and TCU). Give credit to BYU and New Mexico. Both teams came
in expecting to win and something to prove not just to the opposing team but to
themselves. I think New Mexico has found themselves with this game and will
build on what they did/did not accomplish for the game and turn what has been a
roller coaster season into a good season season and hopefully make it to another
bowl game (hopefully not the New Mexico Bowl). I can also say the same about BYU
(excluding the roller coaster). It may not have been the performance they were
looking for against New Mexico, but that could be a blessing in disguise as
conference season really heats up down the stretch.
Trinity | 10:18 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
You ute fans who have nothing better to do than peck at BYU when you should be
worrying about your own team (and you have cause to worry). Your offense did
very little against Wyoming.
Lest you forget, utah still needs to play UNM. Expect an L if your offense can't play better. That UNM defense is the best one BYU has faced this year. Probably the best even after November 22.
Lest you forget, utah still needs to play UNM. Expect an L if your offense can't play better. That UNM defense is the best one BYU has faced this year. Probably the best even after November 22.
BYU Canuck | 10:21 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
To all you BOOers:
They won by three scores! That's not just a win, it's domination. Would you feel better if they won 51-33? Because it's still 18 points. Watch some other games by top ten teams and you will see that they struggle too during their games. It was a solid game.
PS: Please don't boo Mendenhall. Do you want him to go away?
They won by three scores! That's not just a win, it's domination. Would you feel better if they won 51-33? Because it's still 18 points. Watch some other games by top ten teams and you will see that they struggle too during their games. It was a solid game.
PS: Please don't boo Mendenhall. Do you want him to go away?
BlueBoy | 10:21 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Here's how each league has done against non-league opponents so far
(including from the lower echelon conferences not listed here):
SEC85% (28-5)
Big 1279% (38-10)
ACC76% (32-10)
Big 1076% (31-10)
MWC68% (23-11)
NDame67% (4-2)
Big E65% (22-12)
avg60% (269-179)
Mid-Am51% (29-28)
WAC50% (17-17)
Indep48% (12-13)
Pac-1046% (13-15)
ConfUSA37% (16-27)
SunBelt28% (8-21)
Notice how far down the Pac-10 is because of the MWC's dominance over it. However, notice the MWC is barely above average! And, the MWC is barely above the Big East.
The SEC is obviously the cream of the crop, in spite of not having as man highly ranked teams as the Big 12 (which might change today).
For those who think only the BCS wins/losses are important in comparing conferences, you're discounting non-BCS wins over BCS opponents! And, that happens every year, even from teams not in these 12 conferences.
Now, in spite of these stats, I'll betcha the Pac-10 teams' SOS ratings on average are above the MWC teams'. Computer rankings are as useless as it comes. Polls aren't much better, but at least BYU won one using them!
SEC85% (28-5)
Big 1279% (38-10)
ACC76% (32-10)
Big 1076% (31-10)
MWC68% (23-11)
NDame67% (4-2)
Big E65% (22-12)
avg60% (269-179)
Mid-Am51% (29-28)
WAC50% (17-17)
Indep48% (12-13)
Pac-1046% (13-15)
ConfUSA37% (16-27)
SunBelt28% (8-21)
Notice how far down the Pac-10 is because of the MWC's dominance over it. However, notice the MWC is barely above average! And, the MWC is barely above the Big East.
The SEC is obviously the cream of the crop, in spite of not having as man highly ranked teams as the Big 12 (which might change today).
For those who think only the BCS wins/losses are important in comparing conferences, you're discounting non-BCS wins over BCS opponents! And, that happens every year, even from teams not in these 12 conferences.
Now, in spite of these stats, I'll betcha the Pac-10 teams' SOS ratings on average are above the MWC teams'. Computer rankings are as useless as it comes. Polls aren't much better, but at least BYU won one using them!
Now son | 10:23 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
"But mommy the Cougars aren't very good!"
"Now son, you need to stop worrying about what your big brother is doing and go out and find some friends"
Nations longest winning streak. Keep it up!!
"Now son, you need to stop worrying about what your big brother is doing and go out and find some friends"
Nations longest winning streak. Keep it up!!
Currently | 10:25 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
BYU has 4 articles in the top 8 of popularity. Utah's article comes in at
9. Huh? I wonder who the big fish is in this little pond? and in this pond the
Utah sucker is not endangered. It is thriving!
Lehi Cougar Fan - BCS Bowls | 10:32 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Here's my week 7 updated prediction for the BCS bowl games:
NCS - Texas vs. Alabama
Fiesta - OU vs. BYU
Sugar - Florida vs. Ohio St.
Rose - Penn St. vs. USC
Orange - VA Tech vs. Big East Champ (who knows??)
NCS - Texas vs. Alabama
Fiesta - OU vs. BYU
Sugar - Florida vs. Ohio St.
Rose - Penn St. vs. USC
Orange - VA Tech vs. Big East Champ (who knows??)
Predictions | 10:35 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
TCU 21 BYU 16
TCU scores a touchdown on defense or special teams. Three BYU drives stall with field goals.
TCU 24 Utah 10
Utah's anemic offense scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter to cut into a 24-3 lead.
Go Horned Frogs!
TCU scores a touchdown on defense or special teams. Three BYU drives stall with field goals.
TCU 24 Utah 10
Utah's anemic offense scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter to cut into a 24-3 lead.
Go Horned Frogs!
Top 20 ..............Right | 10:46 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Beat someone with a winning record and not a direction in it's name. No one out of Utah take BYU or Utah serious
sierra blue, you are lame | 10:46 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
If people that understand football would agree that BYU played a great game and
that " a win is a win" why does BYU keep falling in the polls? They
win a game and move backwards in the polls?
YEE HAW | 10:48 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
It become harder and harder to sit in L.E. Stadium and listen to all you know it
all fans. You complain about play calling, you complain about the defense.
Then when the players (not you or your inspiration) make a great play you stand
and cheer. Probably the worst fair weather fans in the country. Bronco and his
staff know better than you do. They are 7-0 what else can they prove. You
should have sat back and enjoyed a real football game yesterday. Bronco
wasn't expecting a blow out so why should you think any differently. He
doesn't care about the national polls either.
AP Poll | 10:51 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Byu 9th
Utah 14th
Utah 14th
A win is a win? | 10:53 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
I will only say this one more time! a win might be a win for every other school
in the country. Your team is the ONLY team that has moved down in the polls
after your so called win. It has happened twice to you posers. (washington and
Utah state) don't cry when you fall in the polls once again tonight! but
hey, a win is a win right?
YEE HAW | 10:53 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
What does overrated mean? Is that a reason to be angry and pout over BYU being
7-0. Do you really think Bronco is concerned about a midseason poll created by
folks that have never watched the cougs play. The only poll that matters is how
the season ends. Some of you folks would love to see the cougs move up to #1 in
a midseason poll so you can talk about it for the next 20 years. Please
don't forget about the nations longest winning streak, undefeated in
conference for over 2.5 seasons. 2 straight bowls wins.
YEE HAW | 10:56 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
I have a great idea. You pouter-poll watchers should spend one day at the
stadium and close your mouths and actually just watch the brilliance of Bronco
and the cougs. You really have NO CLUE of what is really going on. Let me
inform you....they are UNDEFEATED!!!!!!!!!
Battle of attrition? | 11:06 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
Don't think so. Utes and Cougars did not move. Florida and OK State move
ahead
Anonymous | 11:21 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
checking the rankings the east coast bias comes out again. moving florida up to
number 5 even though all they beat was an overrated LSU team that haddent beaten
anybody except Auburn and we know how good they are. So you kill a team that was
over ranked then you get to move up 5 to 6 spots sound like east cost wants to
get florida back in the chapionship game with one loss. They even jumped a one
lost USC team something is wrong with the voters.
A Few Comments | 11:23 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
1. The Lobos have some very good individual defenders who made the passing lanes
very tight. Playing that defense was great timing as TCU will similarly have
very good defenders.
2. My concern about the Cougs over the past two games is that they are having trouble with sustained intensity or concentration. It's as if they are turing it on and off throughout the game. UCLA and even Wyoming to a lesser degree was a very consistent game from beginning to end. But against USU and NM it seemed that the Cougs didn't have their heads in the game on several series. But they did bring it when they had to - that last defensive stand was top 5 worthy. The challenge it appears with this team is to keep them up and focused for every drive. We will need that Thursday and as the season progresses.
3. I don't think we'll slip and may even move up a notch or two as 3 top ten teams lost. Sportscenter type of highlights are focusing on the nation-leading win streak and that's what most voters hear. Being stuck on the Mtn. may become an actual blessing regarding votes.
2. My concern about the Cougs over the past two games is that they are having trouble with sustained intensity or concentration. It's as if they are turing it on and off throughout the game. UCLA and even Wyoming to a lesser degree was a very consistent game from beginning to end. But against USU and NM it seemed that the Cougs didn't have their heads in the game on several series. But they did bring it when they had to - that last defensive stand was top 5 worthy. The challenge it appears with this team is to keep them up and focused for every drive. We will need that Thursday and as the season progresses.
3. I don't think we'll slip and may even move up a notch or two as 3 top ten teams lost. Sportscenter type of highlights are focusing on the nation-leading win streak and that's what most voters hear. Being stuck on the Mtn. may become an actual blessing regarding votes.
Lehi Cougar RE Predictions | 11:46 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
After watching TCU against CSU last night, I'd say your team will be lucky
to get in the endzone twice against a Cougar defense that has allowed 17 points
in the last 4 games combined. The TCU defense was getting burned by CSU's
passing game last night and was lucky CSUs receivers couldn't catch the
ball or your team would have lost. The TCU QB is athletic but shows his
inexperience.
Look to BYU's defense to force 2 turnovers, one interception and one fumble. TCU has a good defense but BYU's O-line is the best pass protection in the country. You might see one sack at most by TCU, but Max makes good decisions in the pocket, so it's very difficult to get to him.
My prediction:
BYU 24
TCU 13
Look to BYU's defense to force 2 turnovers, one interception and one fumble. TCU has a good defense but BYU's O-line is the best pass protection in the country. You might see one sack at most by TCU, but Max makes good decisions in the pocket, so it's very difficult to get to him.
My prediction:
BYU 24
TCU 13
TheHailstorm | 11:47 a.m. Oct. 12, 2008
I have maintained all along that the exposure the Utah schools are receiving
nationally far supercedes the worthless banter and sniveling between BYU and
Utah fans.
Stop this nonsense football lovers !
Consider the following;
The State of Utah has 2 teams in the NCAA I-A ranked in the top 15 , Weber State is ranked 22 among the 1-AA schools , Snow College is the 2nd ranked team in the nation among Junior Colleges.
That written, it is my opinion that we should be whooping it up for future " Blue Chip ", recruits who absorb the reality of positive exposure the state offers and for the high quality of football played here. That thought alone should prove to be for the overall good for football and the future of the game within the state of Utah for each school on every level and their fans.
Get out the smelling salts boys aand girls, we shoould strive to get along and be proud of the football programs offered here.
Stop this nonsense football lovers !
Consider the following;
The State of Utah has 2 teams in the NCAA I-A ranked in the top 15 , Weber State is ranked 22 among the 1-AA schools , Snow College is the 2nd ranked team in the nation among Junior Colleges.
That written, it is my opinion that we should be whooping it up for future " Blue Chip ", recruits who absorb the reality of positive exposure the state offers and for the high quality of football played here. That thought alone should prove to be for the overall good for football and the future of the game within the state of Utah for each school on every level and their fans.
Get out the smelling salts boys aand girls, we shoould strive to get along and be proud of the football programs offered here.
Confused | 12:05 p.m. Oct. 12, 2008
The coaches have rolled up into their shells and are coaching not to lose rather
than to win.
Bronco's thinking too much on the sidelines.
This is not a team that can rely on the defense to get lucky to win games. The slightest whiff of a single call in a game like this and they are finished.
The offense must dominate against TCU and Utah.
But the computers have already announced that an undefeated BYU or Utah team will not beat out an undefeated BSU team for the BCS.
Las Vegas bowl against Arizona. Whoopee.
Bronco's thinking too much on the sidelines.
This is not a team that can rely on the defense to get lucky to win games. The slightest whiff of a single call in a game like this and they are finished.
The offense must dominate against TCU and Utah.
But the computers have already announced that an undefeated BYU or Utah team will not beat out an undefeated BSU team for the BCS.
Las Vegas bowl against Arizona. Whoopee.
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