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Utah Utes football: Despite win, Utes far from satisfied
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Utah Man | 10:40 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
Keep kickin it! Go Utes!
bigutefan | 10:59 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009
Imagine when we finally put a whole game together. At least we haven't
peaked already like some teams. Keep improving. For the Utes to go 5-1 with four
of their first six games on the road is impressive. Utes only leave the state
one more time to Texas.
moose on the loose | 1:43 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
I just pray that Cain doesn't go down in the TCU game. Drilling utah in
provo because they had to play the freshman would take all the fun out of it. We
want the ute health, when we apply our "honor code" to them. And then
sunday night after the whipping we would like them to join us for a huge
fireside. . .
It will help them cope with the 7-3 record they will take to boise for their bowl game a week later.
It will help them cope with the 7-3 record they will take to boise for their bowl game a week later.
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Welcome home! | 2:36 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Three home games in a row now. The Utes hopefully will be 8-1 and closing in on
the top 10 for that showdown in Ft. Worth. If TCU stays unbeaten, we could have
them at around #5 and the Utes at around #12 I'm thinking. Epic. Go Utes!
Erik Comarga | 5:51 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Don't worry too much Ute fans. Our worst games have been on the road. At
home, the team has a better chance of getting in sync. Remember, they have 3
straight home games before they get TCU on the road. That is the best prep we
could have asked for if we have to play the best MWC team on the road.
My biggest worry is the defense. It doesn't look like a typical Whittingham Defense. We give up too many big runs, something we've been able to stop very effectively the past few years. Sitake is probably still working it out, and with a mentor like Whittingham, I think the D will still come to be a top ranked D by the end of the season.
I can't wait to see Robert Johnson matched up with Max Hall. I bet he has more receptions from Hall in that game than any of the cougie receivers!
My biggest worry is the defense. It doesn't look like a typical Whittingham Defense. We give up too many big runs, something we've been able to stop very effectively the past few years. Sitake is probably still working it out, and with a mentor like Whittingham, I think the D will still come to be a top ranked D by the end of the season.
I can't wait to see Robert Johnson matched up with Max Hall. I bet he has more receptions from Hall in that game than any of the cougie receivers!
Not very impressive | 7:34 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
UNLV was still in this game late in the third quarter. Their DBs won't be
able to play center field against the Y or TCU. They'll be up on the line
helping to stop the run. UNLV had six offensive drives of more than six plays
against the Utes, They had two against the Cougs.
WoW | 7:50 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Have you looked at the stats in this game. If you were to look at the stats, and
not the score, it shows that UNLV dominated. Kudos to the Utes for finding a way
to win! Hope they can find some way to improve, because this bull will not cut
it against better teams.
Ernest T. Bass | 8:00 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
We have game day coming at Provo. Were the best program because game day.
When the Yewts get game day wake me up.
When the Yewts get game day wake me up.
re: moose on the loose | 8:33 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
I think your brain is on the loose. What are you talking about?
Wake Up Ernest! | 8:43 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
We had Game Day in 2004, right before we kicked the Coogs around all day (capped
off with a Steven Fifita touchdown run ala "the fridge"), and became
the FIRST BCS BUSTERS on our way to the Fiesta Bowl!!!
Anonymous | 8:48 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Utah believes in sportsmanship and doesn't blow teams out and add insult to
injury. Like those righteous cougs down south
Observation-ist | 8:56 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
9 comments on this Utah article. 83 comments on the BYU article. There must be
more BYU haters out there than there are Utah fans. Sad, Pitiful really.
Ha! BYU smack-talk.. | 9:04 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
So, Utah smack talk includes wins and losses. (i.e. 2 BCS bowl victories)
BYU smack talk includes comparing how many comments are made on an article on desnews.com!
Classic
BYU smack talk includes comparing how many comments are made on an article on desnews.com!
Classic
Moose on the Loose | 9:05 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Ute fans wont comment on their team, so I do it for them. BTY, you ever tried to
type on a keyboard when your drunk? give them a break, I can only imagine how
funny they would be to watch.
Ute Train | 9:19 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Just keeps chugging and getting W's. Not so many style points but
that's not Whit's forte. Naysayers like Locke were picking Ute's
to lose at least one of the last two games at the start of the season. Utes
have a test this week with the Falcons but I like our chances at home. Suddenly
the loss at Oregon doesn't look so bad, Not like the cougies drubbing at
home by FSU. Get ready to be planted in your turf again Saturday by the Frogs.
DRLL | 9:22 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
I like sort of flying under the radar here. All the focus is on BYU-TCU (just
like last season) while Utes look good, not great, but appear to improve every
game (like last season). Under Whittingham, the Utes always seem markedly
better in their last 2-3 games -- it's called peaking at the right time
(while BYU always seems to play their best game sometime between the 2nd and 6th
game and then go downhill from there). So regardless of the result of the
TCU-BYU game, right now I'm okay with the way things are.
I'm a Moose Fan | 9:32 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Welcome Home said, "If TCU stays unbeaten, we could have them at around #5
and the Utes at around #12 I'm thinking. Epic......"
HaHaHa. I am layind down laughing. This person honestly thinks that Utah is going to get past TCU and BYU and remain #12?? Hysterical.
HaHaHa. I am layind down laughing. This person honestly thinks that Utah is going to get past TCU and BYU and remain #12?? Hysterical.
HAHAHA | 9:35 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Moose, you must be trying to type on the keyboard drunk! BTY?!?! What the freak
does that even mean?? i believe you are trying to say BTW or "By the
Way". Come on dude, if your going to try to burn someone, at least get your
grammar right.
BTW, GO UTES!!!!
BTW, GO UTES!!!!
Re: Observationist | 9:52 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Get a life.
slccoyote | 9:53 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
amerika's utes have bad habit of playing to level of the competition. that
caused them to lose a game to the quacks that was very winnable, and in the case
of unlv, playing down to the competition. anyone who thinks this game was
winnable for unlv in 3rd qtr is delusional.
air force played tough defense against wyoming. utes need good preparation and cain needs to attack downfield. play calling for utes has sucked. cain an accurate passer, specially if one considers all the dropped passes. brooks alone must have a dozen. prediction: utes 31-14
big game for satan's cougars this week. tcu looked awful tough against colorado state. just don't think that byu matches up physically. the only prayer is that their massive offensive line can withstand defensive pressure. we all know what happens to max hall when he gets pressured.
though i like harvey unga, just don't see him getting running space. its games like this that team speed is very important. prediction: tcu 27-17.
air force played tough defense against wyoming. utes need good preparation and cain needs to attack downfield. play calling for utes has sucked. cain an accurate passer, specially if one considers all the dropped passes. brooks alone must have a dozen. prediction: utes 31-14
big game for satan's cougars this week. tcu looked awful tough against colorado state. just don't think that byu matches up physically. the only prayer is that their massive offensive line can withstand defensive pressure. we all know what happens to max hall when he gets pressured.
though i like harvey unga, just don't see him getting running space. its games like this that team speed is very important. prediction: tcu 27-17.
Eddie | 9:57 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Don't usually comment on Ute blogs, but the paranoia and inferiority
complex is palpable. Just live with your success and leave the other teams
(Cougars) alone.
themuss | 9:58 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
k all the articls are different. some saw unlv didn't score a touchdown
pass and others say clayton threw a touchdown pass which is it??
Hmm | 10:18 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
RE: I'm a Moose Fan - you obviously didn't understand.. if the Utes
continue winning and TCU continues winning they think that will be the ranking
going into the Utah-TCU game.. not the final ranking. Learn to read.
RE: themuss - Clayton did not throw the touchdown pass it was Clausen.
RE: themuss - Clayton did not throw the touchdown pass it was Clausen.
re the Muss | 10:20 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
UNLV backup QB Clausen threw the TD.
Lets keep it rolling Utes.
Lets keep it rolling Utes.
Re: Observation-ist | 8:56 a.m. | 10:25 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
There are disorders that explain your behavior on these boards.
For BYU | 10:28 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
fans that love to read Utah articles and comment we might as well give you
something to chew on. The Utes would prefer that you beat TCU on Sat. and go up
in the polls. TCU will still be ranked when Utah meets them in Texas. November
28th then would be for the title and then some. Just like last year was suppose
to be. But alas...just like last year, you'll drop the game to TCU, fall
completely OUT of the top 25 with UTAH and TCU once again carrying the MWC
banner into the Bowl season.
RE: I'm a Moose Fan | 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Please read the actual comments before responding. Welcome Home said that if
Utah remains unbeaten up until the game against TCU, TCU will be ranked #5 and
Utah #12. He didn't say anything about post-TCU rankings. So while
you're laying down laughing (or "layind", as you say), maybe work
on your reading comprehension!
Ute Fans are the WORST! | 10:34 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Actually, should we call them Ute fans or BYU haters? Probably BYU haters
because they could care less what happens to Utah as long as BYU loses.
Completely pathetic. No wonder they can't consistently fill a 45,000 seat stadium. What a joke!
Completely pathetic. No wonder they can't consistently fill a 45,000 seat stadium. What a joke!
FieldConditions | 11:00 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
The Y will have the grass about 2 feet long, and coming up in chunks, to slow
down TCU, at LES (RES south). But it won't matter. TCU in a close one.
Boogers 35 TCU 42. Utes remember they can't kick a field goal!
Anonymous | 11:13 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
anyone notice that byu fans always talk the most smack, and are incredible
whiners?
eddie above captures the tone perfectly~~cougar fans feel inferior to ute fans, and that has created a paranoia that presents itself in the viciousness that you see on ute blogs from cougar fans. cougar fans have take partisanship to a compleatly strange level!!
eddie above captures the tone perfectly~~cougar fans feel inferior to ute fans, and that has created a paranoia that presents itself in the viciousness that you see on ute blogs from cougar fans. cougar fans have take partisanship to a compleatly strange level!!
Ute Man | 11:21 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
This is the same stuff we were saying about the Utes a year ago - "if the
Utes continue to play like this, we will lose. truth is we find ways to win.
I like what DRLL said - the Utes will peak at the right time, really we just need to turn the ball over less, and be a little more consistent on our drives. That will keep pressure on other teams defenses. Our defense is playing (except for RJ Stanford) - other than that. We will find a way to be in every game.
I like what DRLL said - the Utes will peak at the right time, really we just need to turn the ball over less, and be a little more consistent on our drives. That will keep pressure on other teams defenses. Our defense is playing (except for RJ Stanford) - other than that. We will find a way to be in every game.
RE: WROST! | 11:22 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
The entire MWC is the WORST. Even your best teams are pathetic on a national
level. Yes, you get a few mormons to show up at home and away, too bad they
don't count for any points as your team is second-rate, along with the rest
of that pathetic "conference" you have. I can't believe how
over-hyped Utah/BYU fans are for their teams after moving here. Yes, be a fan,
but don't be delusional about the programs. 2-nd rate, sorry!
Moose Math | 11:34 a.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Hey Moose. Please explain to me how in a 12 game season Utah can end up with a
7-3 record. I would normally assume that your math skills imply a BwhineU
education, but your maturity level implies something more in the Jr. High range.
And great prediction last week on the Utah game. How much did you predict UNLV
to win by? And let me go out on a limb here and guess that you will predict a
Utah loss this week.
Ute4now | 12:20 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
"Despite win Utes far from satisfied"? No way jose, I'm very
satisfied. For now anyway.
Jordan | 12:31 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Re: "RE: Wrost!" @ 11:22.
You didn't even quote the title right. At any rate, you can tell Alabama that they got trounced by a "second rate" program. Also that a "second rate" program beat Oklahoma this year. Even though Bradford went out, if BYU was second rate, they "shouldn't" have beat OK. Though I am no fan of the Cougs, this is fact. Being from SEC country, I know the top 3 in the MTN can compete, as well as another team every once and a while. I also know that the Utah/BYU rivalry is a very, very good rivalry, about as good as any. The games are almost always good, and always exciting. The hype for these games are definitely not overdue, so go back to whatever little conference you are from. Probably a scared fan from the ACC, C-USA, or something similar.
You didn't even quote the title right. At any rate, you can tell Alabama that they got trounced by a "second rate" program. Also that a "second rate" program beat Oklahoma this year. Even though Bradford went out, if BYU was second rate, they "shouldn't" have beat OK. Though I am no fan of the Cougs, this is fact. Being from SEC country, I know the top 3 in the MTN can compete, as well as another team every once and a while. I also know that the Utah/BYU rivalry is a very, very good rivalry, about as good as any. The games are almost always good, and always exciting. The hype for these games are definitely not overdue, so go back to whatever little conference you are from. Probably a scared fan from the ACC, C-USA, or something similar.
Re WoW @ 7:50 | 12:52 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
What stats are you looking at? The only two where UNLV beat us were 1st downs
(remember, 5 of theirs were because of penalties on us) and time of possession.
Look at UNLV's 3rd and 4th down conversion rates - they stunk!
Our O outgained UNLV by 2 yards a play, either rush or pass. And our D shut them down at opportune times (i.e. compensating for the 2 fumbles and forcing a field goal on one, and a 4-and-out on the other), scored 1 TD on their own (on the AWESOME interception by Cox - rather Kruger-esque if you ask me...) and set up another on RoJo's INT and return to the 10.
Ya, the offense sputtered a bit in the 3rd, but even when UNLV got some momentum and cut it to 28-15, it was still at least a 2-score if not 3-score game. But just like last year and many times before that, the D kept it from getting very close.
Our O outgained UNLV by 2 yards a play, either rush or pass. And our D shut them down at opportune times (i.e. compensating for the 2 fumbles and forcing a field goal on one, and a 4-and-out on the other), scored 1 TD on their own (on the AWESOME interception by Cox - rather Kruger-esque if you ask me...) and set up another on RoJo's INT and return to the 10.
Ya, the offense sputtered a bit in the 3rd, but even when UNLV got some momentum and cut it to 28-15, it was still at least a 2-score if not 3-score game. But just like last year and many times before that, the D kept it from getting very close.
Anonymous | 2:00 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Call me crazy but I like eddie wide better than this years slimmed down asiata.
Scared Zoobs | 2:10 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
The zoobs are just afraid because we had to turn the ball over a couple times
for UNLV to score and the offense looked pretty bad and we put up 35. They know
by November Utah's offense will be clicking and we will hand them their
third lose.
Come on! | 2:51 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
How come this comment board suddenly turned into a board about BYU? I thought
this article was about the Utes beating UNLV. Its funny to me how obsessed my
fellow Ute fans are about BYU. Lets focus on our Team for once. Forget about
BYU. Focus on the Utes.
Do we focus on BYU because deep down we know they are better than us this year?
Do we focus on BYU because deep down we know they are better than us this year?
Re: Anon 2:00 | 3:08 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
I'm with you - tough to argue with 3 straight games over 100 yards! Plus,
I think having Wide instead of Asiata forces Schramm to think a bit more about
his play calling.
That said, he still tosses in the occasional mind-bender, like the QB draw on 3rd and long from about midfield, late 3rd quarter. We had some nice momentum going and that play (Cain gained about 3-4 yards instead of the needed 7 or 8) quickly put a stop to it.
That said, he still tosses in the occasional mind-bender, like the QB draw on 3rd and long from about midfield, late 3rd quarter. We had some nice momentum going and that play (Cain gained about 3-4 yards instead of the needed 7 or 8) quickly put a stop to it.
Ref: Anonymous | 3:46 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Talking about the Cougs lack of class in running up score. I suppose you forgot
the on side kick against Wyoming when the utes were up by 30? Rethink your
comment. Against UNLV, Hall out by beginning of the fourth quarter.
For "Y"ners | 3:52 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Go MWC, Go Frogs, Go UTES!
Moose on the Loose | 4:47 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
The YEWTS pulled another lucky one........but luck will soon play out when they
play A.F., BYU, and TCU!!!!!!!
I only wish you could have played Boise State on our blue turf.
GO BOISE STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I only wish you could have played Boise State on our blue turf.
GO BOISE STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ref: come on | 5:37 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
The reason the board turns into BYU talk is because there really isn't much
to talk about when it comes to Ute football. Game Day!!! in Provo.
Read'em and weep uties.
Utes | 5:46 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
Comments on the board are funny. Ute fans are so paranoid. I was laughing how
all the Ute fans think that UTah is so good and that BYU is pathetic. SOunds
like Mooose on the Loose knows how to ruffle some feathers. My favorite comment
is how Utah is going to finish in 12th place. DId all the readers get that...or
does someone need to check their reading comprehension. haha. Probably a drunk
Ute fan who wrote that one.
Moose droppings... | 5:54 p.m. Oct. 19, 2009
will be all over LES after TCU does another FSU on BYU.
Wow that | 1:15 p.m. Oct. 20, 2009
Cain qb is really something, he threw for 174 yards in one game, wow, I'm
really impressed.
19 out of 20 | 3:08 a.m. Oct. 21, 2009
FYI, Utah has won 19 out of their last 20 games. I dont care if it is an ugly
win or not, I will take that any day! That is the real bottom line and only
thing that matters!
Zoob on the loose | 6:59 p.m. Oct. 21, 2009
BUSTED!!!!
You said, in the 2nd post of the day, "Drilling utah in provo because they had to play the freshman would take all the fun out of it. WE want the ute health, when WE apply our "honor code" to them. And then sunday night after the whipping WE would like them to join US for a huge fireside. . ."
"WE" appear to be a tdS fan; not a Boise St. fan.
Typical zoob. Too embarrassed to admit she's a tdS fan after that 48-24 drubbing in SLC last year.
It must be a pathetic existence to have to pretend to be another school's fan when your school is such a consistent disappointment.
How marvelous.
GO UTES!!!
You said, in the 2nd post of the day, "Drilling utah in provo because they had to play the freshman would take all the fun out of it. WE want the ute health, when WE apply our "honor code" to them. And then sunday night after the whipping WE would like them to join US for a huge fireside. . ."
"WE" appear to be a tdS fan; not a Boise St. fan.
Typical zoob. Too embarrassed to admit she's a tdS fan after that 48-24 drubbing in SLC last year.
It must be a pathetic existence to have to pretend to be another school's fan when your school is such a consistent disappointment.
How marvelous.
GO UTES!!!
Holla | 7:24 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009
"Cain qb is really something, he threw for 174 yards in one game, wow,
I'm really impressed."
Ya I would rather he threw for 320 and 3 interceptions a game just like your boy. Seriously a Senior QB with 10+ picks already, that's Hilarious.
Ya I would rather he threw for 320 and 3 interceptions a game just like your boy. Seriously a Senior QB with 10+ picks already, that's Hilarious.
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