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BYU vs. Utah and Week 2 Review

In preparation for the showdown between BYU andUtah, I wanted to offer up a few thoughts on the games from last week. 2 close losses, 2 totally different meanings: Utah vs. USC In an uncharacteristic panic move, Kyle Whittingham rushed his field goal unit on …

BYU vs. Texas, Utah vs. USC – Week 2 Preview

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Imagine the following conversation taking place in mid-January, 2006, somewhere in Salt Lake County. College football season has just ended and these two neighbors are out shoveling snow off their drive ways and shootin’ the bull: Buddy #1:Even though I can’t stand BYU, I’m glad …

Big SEC Road Win for BYU

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So go ahead and add Kyle Van Noy to your highlight reel of incredible BYU endings. It may not quite be up there with “Beck to Harline” or “4th and 18” but it’s certainly in the rotation now of great moments in Cougar football history: As …

BYU and Utah are Officially "Big Time"

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College football kicks off this weekend and the passion for teams in Utah is about to go through the roof. Fans of Utah and BYU are about to enter an era of unparalleled excitement and exposure. Utah and BYU are basically stepping up a whole …

Observations from "The Holy War"

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– 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 …