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Dick Harmon: This Dennis is a menace to defenses, best TE ever
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Language help for Mr. Harmon | 6:44 a.m. Oct. 18, 2009
"He attracts defenders like a video-game bad guy."
I think I know what you mean by this, but this makes no sense. This is a very bizarre analogy.
"He also passed Brown, of 1980 "Miracle Bowl" fame, as the second-most productive touchdown tight end at BYU with 18 career scores. Ironic, it was on the field Brown made that storied touchdown catch against SMU."
What is "ironic" about that? Just becaue something is coincidental doesn't mean it is ironic. I copied this definition from dictionary dot com to help you "Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended"
Regardless, Dennis Pitta is an awesome Tight End. I'm glad he is a Cougar.
I think I know what you mean by this, but this makes no sense. This is a very bizarre analogy.
"He also passed Brown, of 1980 "Miracle Bowl" fame, as the second-most productive touchdown tight end at BYU with 18 career scores. Ironic, it was on the field Brown made that storied touchdown catch against SMU."
What is "ironic" about that? Just becaue something is coincidental doesn't mean it is ironic. I copied this definition from dictionary dot com to help you "Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended"
Regardless, Dennis Pitta is an awesome Tight End. I'm glad he is a Cougar.
team | 6:59 a.m. Oct. 18, 2009
Pita is awesome for certain. But, so is Andrew George. He would be a star on any
other team. The receivers and backs aren't too shabby either (rarely drop a
ball), which helps get Pita even bigger numbers. It really is a team effort.
Congrats to the offense.
I am, however, worried about next week. TCU is looking formidable. Seems like Max struggles when he gets pressured and when defense lets us get behind. Lets hope they get healthy for next week and come out and play like they did in Dallas! Go COUGS!
I am, however, worried about next week. TCU is looking formidable. Seems like Max struggles when he gets pressured and when defense lets us get behind. Lets hope they get healthy for next week and come out and play like they did in Dallas! Go COUGS!
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Mizzou Blue | 7:42 a.m. Oct. 18, 2009
Couldn't agree more Dick. In Missouri we don't get to watch many of
the Cougar games. However, almost every game I've watched Pitta has played
a key role, even with teams keying on him. Your comments about Pitta are right
on!
Hey Dick... | 8:26 a.m. Oct. 18, 2009
I agree wholeheartedly.
RockOn | 9:50 a.m. Oct. 18, 2009
His TD was amazing. Hall put it where NO ONE else could have gotten it and I
doubt few receivers could have caught it. Pitta was exceptionally focused to
take that big body, stand an inch from the out of bounds, reach up, catch it as
he's leaning out of bounds. One for the highlights.
SDSU defense is hugely improved. Glad the Cougs hung in there.
SDSU defense is hugely improved. Glad the Cougs hung in there.
re: Language help for Mr. Harmon | 11:56 a.m. Oct. 18, 2009
Sorry! Disagree!
He maybe could be more grammatically correct, but would then be very boring to read. Dick is good (yes he is!) BECAUSE of all the picturesque speech. I marvel that he keeps coming up with them.
Sometimes he throws a dud (personally I wasn't offended last week by the valet comparison, but I can understand some taking umbridge), but it is always interesting.
Thanks, Dick! You make it fun!
He maybe could be more grammatically correct, but would then be very boring to read. Dick is good (yes he is!) BECAUSE of all the picturesque speech. I marvel that he keeps coming up with them.
Sometimes he throws a dud (personally I wasn't offended last week by the valet comparison, but I can understand some taking umbridge), but it is always interesting.
Thanks, Dick! You make it fun!
Dennis the Menace | 12:20 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
Just stay out of Mr Wilson's yard and you'll do just fine.
Pitta Fan | 1:07 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
I agree, he's a fantastic player. It must be those Yelvington hands.
The Truth | 1:17 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
Only journalists, or people who write for newspapers, throw around phrases like
"the best ever". Why not just say he is a great player and applaud
his performance? Why try to start arguments? Contrary to what journalists,
newspapers writers and ESPN announcers (because neither newspaper writers or
ESPN announcers are journalists) think, controversies like these don't sell
newspapers and that is....THE TRUTH
Did you know? | 1:54 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
That the kUUgs are 1-0 when Hall rushes for more than 45 yards?
Root Hard Cougars | 8:50 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
I will miss the TCU game due to a Ward Halloween Party that I am in charge
of!!!! Gave my tickets away to my sister. We need lots of noise cougar fans.
Help that Defense and show SMU what Cougar football is really like!
citizen16 | 10:57 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
I'm constantly amazed at how many great catches Pitta makes on a weekly
basis. He makes so many of them look easy. It's great fun to watch.
He's definitely one of the best receivers BYU has ever had.
And, who would go to a Ward Halloween Party instead of the BYU-TCU game???! Where are you priorities? ;-) If you're in charge of it, then why did you schedule it to conflicts with one of the biggest games of the year? Here's a suggestion: delegate.
And, who would go to a Ward Halloween Party instead of the BYU-TCU game???! Where are you priorities? ;-) If you're in charge of it, then why did you schedule it to conflicts with one of the biggest games of the year? Here's a suggestion: delegate.
CALBLUE | 10:57 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
I was at the Vegas game and went to the San Deigo game. I love BYU but they
have no chance with TCU. Yes Pitta and the offense will score but our defense
will give up more than 40 points.
Priorities | 1:47 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Why would a ward schedule a party during the game. Someone has their priorities
fouled up. Halloween has to do with monsters and ghosts. This ward needs to
rethink what is most important. Dad and son and family sitting in the game or
at home together watching the game. Halloween comes every year, but and
undefeated TCU at BYU only comes once in a great while. The game is at 5:30 pm.
The party could be at noon, have a great lunch go room to room trick or treating
and be done by 3 pm.
I also wonder why BYU allowed the MTN. to schedule the game so late. This game should have been scheuled at 1:00 pm, plenty of time for the parade and people get to the game, then go home and do the family trick or treating.
I also wonder why BYU allowed the MTN. to schedule the game so late. This game should have been scheuled at 1:00 pm, plenty of time for the parade and people get to the game, then go home and do the family trick or treating.
Pitta's a sportsman | 6:51 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
The radio announcers noted that Pitta never complains or comments to officials,
like many other players. He simply gets up and returns to his team without
saying anything negative, each time he is the victim of pass interference.
umbrage, not umbridge | 8:35 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
just sayin'...
Mike | 10:10 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
The Bishop of that ward must be a Ute fan. Scheduling a Halloween party? Why
not the next Saturday which is actually Halloween?
TCU | 10:20 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
How can you say we have no chance against TCU when we beat Oklahoma? We just
need to play the same type of defense we played against Oklahoma. More blitzes
and stunts... We can't let Dalton have all day in the pocket. Big risks
big rewards.
adviso | 10:21 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Please use Dennis (and George) on Saturday on every two out of three downs! --
both as a target and as a decoy. He will be the key to a BYU win. He can
frustrate TCU's defense. When we lost to FSU, it was an ALL COACHING
problem. This time I hope the coaches will do their jobs - if not then they
should be ....hmmm..you know....
actually | 10:28 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
According to the commentators of the OU-Baylor game two weeks ago, Jermaine
Gresham is best TE in the nation.
stone cold sober | 11:42 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
I think it's all up to BYU's wideouts if we can get significant points
against TCU. TCU won't respect our speed at wideout (single coverge), and
will put heavier coverage on Pitta and George and Unga. Our defense has to
step-up. (If the defense can't stop TCU maybe our breakaway grass will.)
No more of the FSU debacle please. Exciting game ahead. Go Cougs!!
J.D. | 12:08 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Jermaine Greshman may, in theory, be the best Tight End in the nation but he was
out with a season ending injury before the season even started. Contrary to
popular belief you have to go out and continue to prove that you are the best.
Jermaine Gresham will probably be one of the highest draft picks in the upcoming
draft but not because of anything he has done this year.
Pitta is a great TE and I hope he gets his shot at playing on Sunday.
Pitta is a great TE and I hope he gets his shot at playing on Sunday.
BYUfreak | 12:43 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
The MTN didn't schedule this game. It's on V.S. Lay off the dude
about the Halloween party!! GO COUGARS!!!
Anonymous | 1:07 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Thanks Dick. I always enjoy your articles, nit-picky distractors
notwithstanding.
What about Mckay? | 1:42 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Has anyone heard how his rehab is going? Is there any chance that he will play
on Saturday? Even if he were to play would not be 100% I guess. Dratts. Also,
how can I watch the game if I only have direct t.v.?
Anonymous | 2:04 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
What a wonderfully touching article. It always just full of so much emotion. I
can practically see a picture when im done reading Dick's articles.
Ernesto de Bajo | 5:35 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Sure hopin' that the Cougs can upset TCU. If not, hopin' that the
Horned Frogs bust the B(C)S.
JOHNNY BOY ??? | 6:51 a.m. Oct. 20, 2009
Wow! No mention of Johnny Harline at all in the list of great TE at BYU? I think
he had the best hands of all of them and should at least be top 3..... if not
#1!
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Thanks Dennis for all of your hard work and dedication. You're helping return BYU to the type of program die-hard Cougar fans have come to expect.
Now, time to raise the bar another notch against TCU this week!
Go Cougs!