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BYU vs. Utah football game photo re-created with 104,650 golf tees
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That is COOL! | 11:50 p.m. July 13, 2009
Amazing...I don't care who you root for--that mural is incredible! THANKS
FOR SHARING!
TJSgigante | 6:37 a.m. July 14, 2009
That was amazing. Creative piece of work, and a good choice for a picture!
Really Fun... | 6:58 a.m. July 14, 2009
I don't think that's gonna be great for the re-sale value of your
home, but I assume someone who drops $15K on a wall of golf tees with kids in
college isn't planning on moving any time soon. It looks like a fun
project nonetheless.
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Boise State Fan | 7:20 a.m. July 14, 2009
Just what I thought: A BYU player has the ball and the Utes are chasing him.
Just another Cougar win!!!
Anonymous | 7:28 a.m. July 14, 2009
As my dad would say... "money wasted like that is obscene" You
couldn't just put up a picture and then help the homeless? So many ways to
help people and we do stupid stuff like this. WOW.
Anonymous | 7:34 a.m. July 14, 2009
Very very cool. Well done!
Anonymous | 7:51 a.m. July 14, 2009
Wow! Amazing work!
BYU 33 utah 31 | 8:06 a.m. July 14, 2009
Another great Cougar win! yewts are still our little sister.
Awesome | 8:07 a.m. July 14, 2009
Just the wrong teams on the mural, but cool looking.
Great Wall; Lame Writing | 8:10 a.m. July 14, 2009
This is amazing. Great idea to highlight it in the DesNews. However, one more
freakin' golf cliché and I might puke!
Awesome | 8:12 a.m. July 14, 2009
You earned the money spend it how you want that is a beautiful picture.
Matt in VA | 8:12 a.m. July 14, 2009
I don't care if the picture was of Harline in the end zone (for BYU fans)
or the Sugar Bowl victory (for U fans). I think these people need to get a
life. Creative and interesting, but way, way over the top. It says loud and
clear: my life is watching football and playing golf. At least the art student
got something out of it.
re: Boise State Fan | 8:13 a.m. July 14, 2009
Sigh.
Another Cougar fan parading as someone else to make their jab look more impressive. After all how could a Cougar fan talk any smack to a Ute after watching them accomplish your goal last year.
So basically the equation now goes like this:
Utah > TCU > Boise State > BYU
Ouch.
Another Cougar fan parading as someone else to make their jab look more impressive. After all how could a Cougar fan talk any smack to a Ute after watching them accomplish your goal last year.
So basically the equation now goes like this:
Utah > TCU > Boise State > BYU
Ouch.
Ken | 8:26 a.m. July 14, 2009
Big projects like that are worth the effort (the expense? Well, that's
another story...). They bring people together and unleash creativity towards
something profound and lasting.
Very nicely done.
Very nicely done.
TO: Anonymous | 7:28 | 8:27 a.m. July 14, 2009
Mr Righteous,
Get off your high horse. You contribute much less to society by complaining about what everyone else does, and I'm sure you do complain about EVERYONE!
-James
Get off your high horse. You contribute much less to society by complaining about what everyone else does, and I'm sure you do complain about EVERYONE!
-James
homer | 8:28 a.m. July 14, 2009
What was BYU's goal last year?
picture | 8:54 a.m. July 14, 2009
Of all the football scenes they could have chosen, they picked a
very....interesting one.
I'm not sure a fumbled snap would have been my choice, but to each their own.
I'm not sure a fumbled snap would have been my choice, but to each their own.
To:Anonymous | 8:57 a.m. July 14, 2009
Here is a brief economics lesson for you. A man has $15,000 dollars. Instead
of giving it away so that it never amounts to more than $15,000 (as you suggest)
he gives two people a job creating a mural for his wall. The makers of the
tees, the paint, the drill and the artists themselves get paid. They in turn
buy things with the money earned and the cycle continues. More people are
benefited than if the money was just given away. The effect of the $15,000
spent is, in effect, limitless.
I APPLAUD this man for providing jobs for fellow Americans and doing his part to stregnthen our economy.
I APPLAUD this man for providing jobs for fellow Americans and doing his part to stregnthen our economy.
re: homer | 9:16 a.m. July 14, 2009
"Quest For Perfection"
You've probably still got your shirt on as we speak.
You've probably still got your shirt on as we speak.
Anonymous | 9:19 a.m. July 14, 2009
This is a great project idea. I need more info on how to do this. Do the tees
go all the way into the wall? Do you have to glue them in place? I'd love
to do this with a favorite family photo.
re: 33-31 | 9:19 a.m. July 14, 2009
Little Sisters - 2 BCS wins
BYU - 0 BCS trips
Little Sisters - Finished Undefeated and Top 5 in 2 of last 6 seasons
BYU - Hasn't done anything on a national level in 25 years
Little Sisters - Have redistributed to BYU about $1,100,000 with their 2 BCS trips
BYU - Getting hand-me-down money from their "Little Sisters"
Truth just hurts doesn't it Cougar fans.
BYU - 0 BCS trips
Little Sisters - Finished Undefeated and Top 5 in 2 of last 6 seasons
BYU - Hasn't done anything on a national level in 25 years
Little Sisters - Have redistributed to BYU about $1,100,000 with their 2 BCS trips
BYU - Getting hand-me-down money from their "Little Sisters"
Truth just hurts doesn't it Cougar fans.
Kevin Olson | 9:49 a.m. July 14, 2009
Interesting that a sentence in the Mission Statement of BYU could influence so
many UofU fans. "Quest for Perfection."
Instead, Oscar Meyer steals a term used from another school, in another conference, and UofU fans are all goo-goo over "TDS".
NC: BYU 1
NC: UofU 0
Instead, Oscar Meyer steals a term used from another school, in another conference, and UofU fans are all goo-goo over "TDS".
NC: BYU 1
NC: UofU 0
History is fun to look at... | 9:59 a.m. July 14, 2009
but, making history is much more entertaining and meaningful.
Both Utah and BYU have had their share of making history... as a Utah fan, I'm thankful that we're currently making history (versus reliving the past).
Programs ebb and flow, and I don't expect Utah to dominate (although some of my BYU friends do believe that BYU will). All I can do is revel in the knowledge that Utah is doing very well... that's all
Both Utah and BYU have had their share of making history... as a Utah fan, I'm thankful that we're currently making history (versus reliving the past).
Programs ebb and flow, and I don't expect Utah to dominate (although some of my BYU friends do believe that BYU will). All I can do is revel in the knowledge that Utah is doing very well... that's all
Tayster | 10:08 a.m. July 14, 2009
While I think it's awesome that Utah has had two BCS trips, let's not
forget that BYU has a National Championship (along with a 25 game win streak)
and a Heisman Trophy.
When the Utes get any or either of those, they can start talking about how much the truth hurts.
When the Utes get any or either of those, they can start talking about how much the truth hurts.
re:33-31 | 10:16 a.m. July 14, 2009
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
BYU=1
Utah=0
BYU=1
Utah=0
HEY DN | 10:19 a.m. July 14, 2009
how about posting the actual picture that was used to create the mural?
re: Kevin Olson | 10:28 a.m. July 14, 2009
BronKo stole "Fully Invested" from "Oscar Meyer".
NC: BYU 1*
NC: Utah 1 (without an asterisk)
Get over it "tdS" zoob. There's an '08 National Championship trophy in our case now. You and your "Band of [unoriginal] Brothers" are going to have to come up with something new.
WE own a National Championship.
WE own 2 BCS Bowl trophies.
WE own the series record.
WE have the higher all-games-played winning percentage.
WE have the nation's longest winning streak.
WE have the nations'l longest BOWL winning streak.
WE have been able to win more than 2 bowl games in a row.
WE have more Bowl wins that the tdS despite having played in fewer Bowls.
WE have the nation's highest bowl win percentage [FBS teams w/ at least 10 postseason appearances].
contrary to popular "bubble" belief: WE have more Conference Championships (26).
WE have the most wins over BCS teams than any non-BCS team in the nation, while you aren't even #2. Or #3. Or even #4. Ha ha!
WE have the better program.
And YOU know it!
Poor sad, jealous zoob. Still livin' along the infertile banks of "Denial".
NC: BYU 1*
NC: Utah 1 (without an asterisk)
Get over it "tdS" zoob. There's an '08 National Championship trophy in our case now. You and your "Band of [unoriginal] Brothers" are going to have to come up with something new.
WE own a National Championship.
WE own 2 BCS Bowl trophies.
WE own the series record.
WE have the higher all-games-played winning percentage.
WE have the nation's longest winning streak.
WE have the nations'l longest BOWL winning streak.
WE have been able to win more than 2 bowl games in a row.
WE have more Bowl wins that the tdS despite having played in fewer Bowls.
WE have the nation's highest bowl win percentage [FBS teams w/ at least 10 postseason appearances].
contrary to popular "bubble" belief: WE have more Conference Championships (26).
WE have the most wins over BCS teams than any non-BCS team in the nation, while you aren't even #2. Or #3. Or even #4. Ha ha!
WE have the better program.
And YOU know it!
Poor sad, jealous zoob. Still livin' along the infertile banks of "Denial".
Silly Ute.... | 10:32 a.m. July 14, 2009
"BYU hasn't done anything on a national level for 25 years"??!!
You are kidding right?! Though I am a Cougar fan (that actually cheered for the
Utes in the Sugar Bow) I must reply to the ignorant Ute fan @9:19 am. Where do
I start?... Let's see, BYU finished ranked #5 in 1997 after a win over
Kansas in the Cotton Bowl (1997 was 12 years ago, not 25). A few years later
BYU was the first team "knocking" at the BCS door in 2001. Remember,
the BCS criteria was more difficult at that time and a #8 and 12-0 BYU was
removed from BCS consideration...2001 was 8 years ago [again a lesson in math
for the unfortunate Ute fan that think's BYU's national title (though
impressive) was the only thing the Cougars have done in the last 25 years]!
Let's look at more recent events: 2006, 2007, 2008. All great
years--national rankings each year, 2 of three conference titles, and at least
10 wins in all three seasons! Yeah, the Cougars have done NOTHING on a
"national level" in the last 25 years"... yeah.
Rash | 10:37 a.m. July 14, 2009
I think this is the most amazing thing in the whole entire world!!!! Jeff holt
is the coolest man I know!! Golf tees rock my world! Anyone who thinks this
isn't cool is totally jealous! Because it's AWESOME! It is muy delehe!
MADRYBEG | 11:08 a.m. July 14, 2009
Re: Tayster
BYU's National Championship is one of the most controversial championships in the history of college football. However, this is not to say BYU did not deserve it. BYU did somehing that the system, in place at that time, was not designated to allow BYU a National championship.
Utah's 2004 run was "similar" in regards to playing in a game, with the system in place at the time, they were not supposed to. That first run was very historic as no non-BCS team had or was ever supposed to play in a BCS game. Every non-BCS team from that time has participated in the "throw-in" BCS game. Utah going back to the BCS signaled them as the only non-BCS school to play in these bowls twice. Another historic moment. Winning both BCS bowl games was yet another historic moment.
If you take BYU's National Championship, Heisman Trophy winner and Utah's two BCS victories one has to conclude that there is GREAT football being played in this state! Which school is better? That is what makes the rivalry great! You can argue either way forever and nobody is ever right or wrong.
BYU's National Championship is one of the most controversial championships in the history of college football. However, this is not to say BYU did not deserve it. BYU did somehing that the system, in place at that time, was not designated to allow BYU a National championship.
Utah's 2004 run was "similar" in regards to playing in a game, with the system in place at the time, they were not supposed to. That first run was very historic as no non-BCS team had or was ever supposed to play in a BCS game. Every non-BCS team from that time has participated in the "throw-in" BCS game. Utah going back to the BCS signaled them as the only non-BCS school to play in these bowls twice. Another historic moment. Winning both BCS bowl games was yet another historic moment.
If you take BYU's National Championship, Heisman Trophy winner and Utah's two BCS victories one has to conclude that there is GREAT football being played in this state! Which school is better? That is what makes the rivalry great! You can argue either way forever and nobody is ever right or wrong.
Re: BYU Fans | 11:10 a.m. July 14, 2009
Desperation is such an interesting thing. Isn't it just frustrating to have
to look back 25 years to find something to brag about. For the record, if we are
looking at history. Utah does have a national championship. It is in Basketball
and it is further back in history than you can go to brag. Wow, I am so proud of
what the Utes did in Basketball back in the 1930's.
On second thought, it is more fun to think about BSC trips twice in the past 6 years than, having to look in the history books to find something good to talk about. "ancient history."
Go Utes. :)
On second thought, it is more fun to think about BSC trips twice in the past 6 years than, having to look in the history books to find something good to talk about. "ancient history."
Go Utes. :)
Travis | 11:19 a.m. July 14, 2009
Great piece of art! It's impressive that this project was completed. Most
people couldn't have made this happen. Great title as well. As you can
see from the comments on here the battle is eternal and the outcome is unknown.
CTH | 11:24 a.m. July 14, 2009
This is a beautiful piece of art! I love how it unites their family, shows
creativity and is totally fun! Great job Jeff & Family! It's awesome.
The story is great too.
The "Eternal Struggle" is a perfect title considering the crazy Utah-BYU fan posting on this article. Cracking me up.
The "Eternal Struggle" is a perfect title considering the crazy Utah-BYU fan posting on this article. Cracking me up.
Paul Anderson | 11:24 a.m. July 14, 2009
Nice job, in typical Jeff & Jenna Holt style. Nice to know some things
remain consistent.
Ute Fan in MS | 11:32 a.m. July 14, 2009
Why didn't he use a picture one of BYU's Las Vegas Bowl games. It
would be more representative of the state of their Football progam.
Scott | 11:41 a.m. July 14, 2009
Too bad itsn't a picture of Max Hall throwing to his favorite target...a
Utah player.
ha ha ha
ha ha ha
re: Silly Ute | 11:48 a.m. July 14, 2009
Ifs and buts are great, yet they get you nothing.
How many of those teams you described finished undefeated?
NONE.
Some were close, great, this isn't horseshoes.
How many of those teams you described played in a BCS game?
NONE.
Some were close, but were denied. Utah was the original BCS buster, no matter how BYU fans want to twist that fact.
Cougars have been good, just not great for 25 years now.
While the Utes have now been GREAT twice in the last 5 seasons.
Those are the facts. BYU = Close, but not quite close enough.
2010 Motto - "Quest to try and do what Utah has done, again."
How many of those teams you described finished undefeated?
NONE.
Some were close, great, this isn't horseshoes.
How many of those teams you described played in a BCS game?
NONE.
Some were close, but were denied. Utah was the original BCS buster, no matter how BYU fans want to twist that fact.
Cougars have been good, just not great for 25 years now.
While the Utes have now been GREAT twice in the last 5 seasons.
Those are the facts. BYU = Close, but not quite close enough.
2010 Motto - "Quest to try and do what Utah has done, again."
Dave | 11:57 a.m. July 14, 2009
Again I have to chuckle at the Zoobs who are still hanging their hats on the
National Championship of 25 years ago. That would be quite depressing to know
that is all you have...
Try doing something positive in this century for a change like your Big Bro's. 2 BCS bowl victories and undefeated seasons in the past 6!!!
GO UTES!!
Try doing something positive in this century for a change like your Big Bro's. 2 BCS bowl victories and undefeated seasons in the past 6!!!
GO UTES!!
@ 10:32 a.m. | 12:17 p.m. July 14, 2009
You don't know your own history.
(1) The Cotton Bowl was played 01-01-97, and the final rankings came out a week later. However, that season was the '96 season. In the tdS' followed up that team with a 6-5 season for '97, and didn't get a bowl invitation.
(2) The tdS played Kansas' chief rival, the #14 ranked Kansas St. Wildcats, in the Cotton Bowl. Needing a late 4th qtr rally to beat KSU by 4 pts, it is fortunate the tdS didn't have to face a top-10 program like the ones Utah and Boise St. faced. Otherwise, it would have been another "Hawai'i-in-the-Sugar-Bowl" debacle. The tdS only beat one other ranked team that year [#22 Wyoming, and in O/T], having lost to #16 Washington earlier in the season. Since that '96 season, the tdS has beaten only ONE other team finishing ranked in the final polls. And that was TCU in '06. The Utes beat them that year too.
(3) The tdS played Kansas in the '92 Aloha Bowl. And in following their true roots, and playing to their "tradition" they LOST.
(1) The Cotton Bowl was played 01-01-97, and the final rankings came out a week later. However, that season was the '96 season. In the tdS' followed up that team with a 6-5 season for '97, and didn't get a bowl invitation.
(2) The tdS played Kansas' chief rival, the #14 ranked Kansas St. Wildcats, in the Cotton Bowl. Needing a late 4th qtr rally to beat KSU by 4 pts, it is fortunate the tdS didn't have to face a top-10 program like the ones Utah and Boise St. faced. Otherwise, it would have been another "Hawai'i-in-the-Sugar-Bowl" debacle. The tdS only beat one other ranked team that year [#22 Wyoming, and in O/T], having lost to #16 Washington earlier in the season. Since that '96 season, the tdS has beaten only ONE other team finishing ranked in the final polls. And that was TCU in '06. The Utes beat them that year too.
(3) The tdS played Kansas in the '92 Aloha Bowl. And in following their true roots, and playing to their "tradition" they LOST.
Kevin Olson | 12:20 p.m. July 14, 2009
To: 10:28 AM
Afraid to use your real name? Care to prove Utah's NC?
Does Gary Crowton still have as many Conference Championships as Kyle Wittingham doeas as HC?
Good for Utah going to the BCS and winning their games. Too bad the current system doesn't allow BYU, UofU, or BSU a fair chance to play for an NC title today. Your "non-astric" championship isn't even a championship.
Afraid to use your real name? Care to prove Utah's NC?
Does Gary Crowton still have as many Conference Championships as Kyle Wittingham doeas as HC?
Good for Utah going to the BCS and winning their games. Too bad the current system doesn't allow BYU, UofU, or BSU a fair chance to play for an NC title today. Your "non-astric" championship isn't even a championship.
For King Negative @ 7:28 | 12:37 p.m. July 14, 2009
"Anonymous | 7:28 a.m. July 14, 2009 - As my dad would say... "money
wasted like that is obscene" You couldn't just put up a picture and
then help the homeless? So many ways to help people and we do stupid stuff like
this. WOW."
Wow, and you couldn't find ANYTHING positive to say about the mural? Not one single thing?
Give it a rest. You pride yourself in caring for the poor but are still blind enough not to appreciate many of the joys of life.
Who is more rich?.....someone who helps the poor with venom in their heart or someone who has some wealth and enjoys the beautiful things they're inspired to create?
You must think Christ lives in a beaten down shack.
By all means, if you're so sure of your righteous indignation why don't you tell us all your real name?
Here's mine: Dan Maloy
Wow, and you couldn't find ANYTHING positive to say about the mural? Not one single thing?
Give it a rest. You pride yourself in caring for the poor but are still blind enough not to appreciate many of the joys of life.
Who is more rich?.....someone who helps the poor with venom in their heart or someone who has some wealth and enjoys the beautiful things they're inspired to create?
You must think Christ lives in a beaten down shack.
By all means, if you're so sure of your righteous indignation why don't you tell us all your real name?
Here's mine: Dan Maloy
bryonicman | 12:41 p.m. July 14, 2009
Strong Work! Quite the Nachas!
Sweet! | 12:50 p.m. July 14, 2009
Gotta tell you that mural is waaaaay cool!
Congrats on your creative stroke of genius!
Congrats on your creative stroke of genius!
Re: Kevin Olson | 12:52 p.m. July 14, 2009
Not afraid to use my name [David Anderson]
Proof of Utah's NC:
(a) Go up to the Utah football trophy case in SLC. It's the shiny one that says "2008 Football National Champions".
or
(b) Type "Fanspoll 2008" as your keyword search item in your Google browser.
Yep, Crowton has as many conference championships was Whittingham. Except Whittingham actually went undefeated, merited a BCS bowl bid, beat 4 ranked opponents [2 in the Top-10] and finished ranked #2 in the final polls. Best Crowton could do was rise to #8 in the BCS standings on a watered-down schedule before losing to Hawai'i. The ONLY ranked team Crowton played all season was #17 Louisville in the Liberty Bowl. And, as per tdS "tradition", the "why?" LOST. Crowton finished that season unranked. Makes no difference who's coaching the tdS, they just can't win the big game.
BTW: How did you misspell "asterisk" [astric?] when I spelled it correctly FOR you?
Proof of Utah's NC:
(a) Go up to the Utah football trophy case in SLC. It's the shiny one that says "2008 Football National Champions".
or
(b) Type "Fanspoll 2008" as your keyword search item in your Google browser.
Yep, Crowton has as many conference championships was Whittingham. Except Whittingham actually went undefeated, merited a BCS bowl bid, beat 4 ranked opponents [2 in the Top-10] and finished ranked #2 in the final polls. Best Crowton could do was rise to #8 in the BCS standings on a watered-down schedule before losing to Hawai'i. The ONLY ranked team Crowton played all season was #17 Louisville in the Liberty Bowl. And, as per tdS "tradition", the "why?" LOST. Crowton finished that season unranked. Makes no difference who's coaching the tdS, they just can't win the big game.
BTW: How did you misspell "asterisk" [astric?] when I spelled it correctly FOR you?
Anonymous | 1:21 p.m. July 14, 2009
Utah finished 4th in the BCS poll and according to all the Utah posts I see
it's all about the BCS.
Re: Anonymous | 2:46 p.m. July 14, 2009
The BCS poll determines which teams are eligible for the National Championship,
and whether or not any non-AQ team qualifies for an automatic bid. Once the
Bowls have been played, there is no need for the BCS poll. Hence, there IS no
"final" poll.
The Utes finished 4th in the USA Today poll, but finished 2nd in the AP.
The Utes finished 4th in the USA Today poll, but finished 2nd in the AP.
Kevin Olson | 2:52 p.m. July 14, 2009
David Anderson:
Sorry, Utah is not recoginzed as the 2008 NC. It doesn't matter "who" made the trophy. No one recognizes that they are the 2008 NC outside of UofU fans.
Thanks for pointing out my spelling errors. Proves that you are better than me.
Sorry, Utah is not recoginzed as the 2008 NC. It doesn't matter "who" made the trophy. No one recognizes that they are the 2008 NC outside of UofU fans.
Thanks for pointing out my spelling errors. Proves that you are better than me.
Re: Anonymous | 3:03 p.m. July 14, 2009
Actually the Utes finished 6th in the final BCS poll, but that poll is finalized
BEFORE the bowl games are played. There really IS no "final BCS
poll".
The Utes finished #4 in the USA Today Poll, but #2 in the AP and ESPN.com polls, and #1 in the Fanspoll, Collegefootballtalk, and 4 of the 6 computer polls.
Don't be sour that your school never qualified for the BCS. Your school only managed to climb into the #8 position in 2001 before finishing your 2-game slide vs. unranked Hawai'i and #17 Louisville in the Liberty Bowl. You finished unranked that year. In 2008 you climbed all the way up to #14 after Utah beat TCU, but then went on another 2 game slide losing to #2 Utah, and unranked Arizona in the Las Vegas Bowl. In both of those years, you lost to all the ranked teams, and both bowl opponents, and beat only the soft/mediocre ones. You really ARE a paper tiger.
The tdS was never worthy of a BCS Bowl bid. They have NEVER qualified. NEVER! But they whine and cry like they had been victimized.
48-24
GO UTES!!!
The Utes finished #4 in the USA Today Poll, but #2 in the AP and ESPN.com polls, and #1 in the Fanspoll, Collegefootballtalk, and 4 of the 6 computer polls.
Don't be sour that your school never qualified for the BCS. Your school only managed to climb into the #8 position in 2001 before finishing your 2-game slide vs. unranked Hawai'i and #17 Louisville in the Liberty Bowl. You finished unranked that year. In 2008 you climbed all the way up to #14 after Utah beat TCU, but then went on another 2 game slide losing to #2 Utah, and unranked Arizona in the Las Vegas Bowl. In both of those years, you lost to all the ranked teams, and both bowl opponents, and beat only the soft/mediocre ones. You really ARE a paper tiger.
The tdS was never worthy of a BCS Bowl bid. They have NEVER qualified. NEVER! But they whine and cry like they had been victimized.
48-24
GO UTES!!!
re: Kevin Olson | 3:16 p.m. July 14, 2009
Sorry, Utah IS recognized as the 2008 NC, and in 2 polls: Fanspoll and
Collegefootballtalk. It's a legitimate honor that was earned on the
playing field. Since the NCAA doesn't grant an official Nat'l
Championship, there really IS no officially recognized champion. The AP and USA
Today polls are recognized by the media and the coaches, and they VOTED for
Florida. It wasn't a unanimous title since the title was based on VOTES.
To assume they are the ONLY valid award granting institutions is elitist and
unsound. Fanspoll and Collegefootballtalk have been around for at least 4 yrs
that I know of and have been granting National Trophies during that timeframe.
Fanspoll and Collegefootballtalk are also titles conferred via VOTES. If the AP
and USA Today can VOTE for a champion, so can ANY OTHER national media
publication. Their trophies have been accepted and "recognized" by
Texas, Auburn, USC, and Florida.
It can be argued that since Utah didn't "back into" a Nat'l Title like the tdS did in '84, it is of higher significance.
The trophy is in the case. The title is in the books. You can't take that away.
It can be argued that since Utah didn't "back into" a Nat'l Title like the tdS did in '84, it is of higher significance.
The trophy is in the case. The title is in the books. You can't take that away.
re: Kevin Olson | 3:22 p.m. July 14, 2009
I mistyped: The trophies have been recognized by Auburn [2004], Texas [2005],
Florida [2006], and LSU [2007]; not USC.
And Utah [2008]
And Utah [2008]
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