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Can't help but feel bad for Cain losing his job
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Plan B worked well for a win.
Utes should keep plan B.
And the good thing is plan A --which was good for 6-1 record-- is still available.
This can only help Utah offense.
actually, it's a "wynn-cain" situation for Utah team.
I'm sure that Coach Kyle and his staff have lost some sleep over this decision. Study up and stay sharp you will be needed down the road. ( or even next weekend) Just take one for the team and don't Louks out on us.
Great coaching decision at halftime to spark the team although I agree that the blame for the poor offense in the first half does not lie completely on Cain. Give Wyoming's 3-4 defense (same as Air Force- who we struggled against as well) and scheming some credit as well.
Sorenson, did you watch the reply? The reciever was being held on the ball that was almost intercepted.
It shouldn't surprise anyone that the coaching staff decided to take a look at Wynn. He and Cain were in a neck and neck battle for the starting job until late in the preseason. Plus, while the Utes have been successful, they will not be able to compete with TCU, and maybe BYU, unless they change their trajectory on offense. The defense is great, but more productivity on offense is needed for those critical games.
Both times he showed his inability to read defenses. His first option wasn't available, so instead of going through his progessions, he just sort of hangs out not doing anything. Instead of throwing the ball away and salvaging a FG, he tip-toes around the pocket until he gets sacked.
Cain is an average QB, nothing more. His lack of arm strength was killing the offense. We were completely depending on WR screens to gain yards.
This was a good move. Much more potential with Wynn than Cain.
If you remember back to the USU game, 1st half nothing but underneath stuff for Cain and he looked awesome. Then the UTE coaches opened up the passing game in the 2nd half and Cain looked pretty bad. Almost everything was over-thrown or under-thrown.
Play calling is an issue, but at the same time it may also be that the coaches are only calling the plays that they know Cain can make? Most games this year have been close, so they don't have the ability to just let Cain throw alot more of the more risky (per Cain's ability) throws to try to work them out.
I am afraid Cain isn't the personality the Utes need to lead the team. Too indecisive and tentative in key situations. Good talent (certainly not great), but not a leader of men.
Back when the season started, Cain was the next Brian Johnson (before that, Corbin Louks was the next Brian Johnson).
Now that Whittingham has pulled him the consensus is that he's too slow, doesn't read defenses, fumbles too much, etc. Jordan Wynn is now the next Brian Johnson.
I think this move -- a desperate attempt to blame someone for Utah's offensive ineptitude -- is going to backfire on the Utes, big time. While Wynn might be more explosive and talented, he's also inexperienced and will be prone to making big mistakes in key situations (much as Wyoming's freshman QB did on Saturday).
That probably won't be an issue against a putrid New Mexico team coming into RES this week. But against TCU in Fort Worth it's a recipe for disaster.
The Utes should stick with Cain, he at least has big-game experience. The Frogs' defense will eat Wynn alive.
Kyle pretty much announced at his news conference last week that Wynn would be replacing Cain against the Cowboys. Cain conveniently provided Kyle the perfect scenario to replace him by only producing 3 points against an average Wyoming defense in the first half.
You see, Utah plays defense, something the kittens can only pretend to do.
Lose @ TCU, yeah that will probably be Utah's fate. But our defense will keep us in the game, and maybe Wynn can put up enough points to get the victory. Heck, all he has to do is score 7 points and he'll have accomplished what mighty Max Hall has against TCU the last 2 years!
Utah's offense will cough up the ball at least 2 or 3 times against the Frogs.
Utah's kicking game won't be able to save the Utes this season.
And, a TCU shut out of Utah is a real possibility.
All 10,214 TCU fans will be in attendance on November 14 to watch the Ute defense shut down the frogs.
BSU will lose to Nevada.
Utah will go back to the BCS for the 3rd time in 5 years.
Utah needs to give Wynn all the practice he can get to prepare for next season.
BYU 7 TCU 38
Remember DaVonte trusted him and was touted as a real contributor at WR....look how that's working out.
Only smart one in this bunch is Louks who jumped out of this crazy QB cluster...what a mess.
TCU will be a tough game for Utah, but Utah's defense will keep it closer than the TCU-BYU game. I guess the question will then be, if a win is a win in yewtville (regardless of how ugly it is), how are ewe going to put lipstick on a pig after losing by 20 to TCU? I can't wait to hear how much better Utah's 20 point loss is than BYU's 30 point loss.
BYU: has scord 28 pts or less in 3 games
Utah: has scored 28 pts or less in 4 games
TCU: has scored 28 pts or less in 2 games
BYU: averages 34.625 pts/game
Utah: averages 27.125 pts/game
TCU: averages 35.25 pts/game
BYU: has given up an average of 24.625 pts/game
Utah: has given up an average of 16.75 pts/game
TCU: has given up an average of 11.125 pts/game
Let's face it folks. The difference between BYU and Utah right now is slim, with Utah holding a slight edge that is negated by SOS. TCU...well, they're the cream of the conference. Best in scoring, most consistent offense, most stifling defense. I love my Utes, and would love to see them beat TCU for the 3rd straight year, but the numbers are what they are. TCU even has the hardest SOS up to this point, with no L's. GO UTES!
FYI - Louks isn't good enough to play QB for a WAC school not named Boise.
FYI - Christopher was terrible throwing the ball when giving his chance in spring last year.
FYI - Cain is an average DI QB. And if Utah didn't have a gem in the waiting in Wynn, he'd still be the starter for a top 15 team. Just the way things break sometimes.
Because no matter what Utah does in that game, they will not be downright embarrassed like BYU was, on their own field, with a senior QB.
But if Utah losing on the road at TCU will make Cougar fans, I mean Utah haters, like you feel better about a 31 point drubbing on your home field, that's a really sad statement of BYU football.
Here's what BYU's season has boiled down too:
1)Hoping Utah losses as bad @ TCU as BYU did at home to TCU.
2)Beating Utah.
Wow, I believe that was the way Utah fans used to think back in the 80's/90's! Enjoy your new role Cougs!
Whit, how do you keep getting my number? You're on your own now, should have got a guy with more offensive experience when Gary left. Why did you think I kept you, your defensive experience. Top teams, have top coaches, there is no time for on the job training when you want to be number one.
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it's a win-win situation for Utah team.
Starting Wynn and if he is not doing well, bring in Cain.