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Observations from "The Holy War"

– First of all, this rivalry is just ridiculous. How can this game get any better? It really was not a pretty game with several turnovers, not many points scored, etc. However, the fact that it came down to the last second once again qualifies it as …

Hey Utah – Make Sure to Thank Lavell on Your Way Out the Door

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This weekend’s BYU-Utah contest will certainly be more competitive than we thought just a month ago. Regardless of the outcome, the rivalry will change next year as Utah heads off to the PAC-12 and BYU to independence. As BYU and Utah arrive at this crossroads …

Vegas Top 30 Poll and Jimmer the Super Hero

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Though it carries no weight, it’s fun to see the Las Vegas oddsmakers Top 30 College Football Poll. As I mentioned last week when I posted it, this poll might actually be the most accurate. Despite a close call against San Diego State, TCU remains …

BYU Fans – Is this really happening?

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BYU moves to 1-4 after a 31-16 blow-out at the hands of the Utah State. (By the way, the last six points were in garbage time. BYU really only put 10 on the board when it mattered) Let’s start with what we know: 1) They …

Week 5 Preview: No disrepect to Utah State but…..

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….if the Cougars lose to the Aggies Friday night, things will be anything but “Happy” in Utah Valley. BYU has beaten Utah State the last 10 times they’ve played. I think it’s safe to say the Cougars simply have more talent and should win the …

Too Little, Too Late

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Great article here from Scott Pierce of the Salt Lake Tribune discussing the improvements to the Mountain network. http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=11316613&itype=storyID What kills me is the point he makes about soon-to-be independent BYU earning nearly $8 million a year from ESPN and how that number is two …

It’s early still but things are starting to take shape

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Here’s a link to a Pat Forde article on ESPN.com http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=5624879 He gives a great September re-cap. He even highlights the big games for the month of October and mentions what should be a monumental clash between TCU and Utah in November. As well, he gives his …

Week 2 PREVIEW

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Utah and BYU both climbed into the polls this week. Utah came in at #20-AP and tied for 20 with Auburn in the Coaches. BYU reached #24 in the Coaches poll. I tend to think the AP poll is far more accurate since the writers …

Can the Broncos Finish off a Big Weekend for the Big 4?

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I think most of you will agree – the 4 best non-AQ teams in the county the past 5 years have been Boise State, Utah, TCU and BYU. They’ve had to fight for respect and in some cases are starting to earn it. Utah was …