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What a gutsy performance. Down by 14 and USC had the ball on the Utah 35 – then we took over. We did this without Kuithe, Thomas, Vele, Fillinger, Ellis, Curry, and a very limited Kincaid.

I am so impressed with both sides of the ball tonight. Great job Utes!!!

I only have one thing to say – We need Rising to run the ball this Friday.

Here is an interesting article on how they will pick the officials for this Friday’s game and how bad the PAC12 officiating is.
PAC12 Officiating
I agree with Canzano that these guys do not know where to spot the ball and often get it wrong.  It was very costly for us, when Cam obviously had a first down at the seven against Oregon.  They moved…[Read more]

That of course could happen because USC’s offense is so potent.  Some have suggested that they are better than when we played them on October 15th.
But, look at the games USC has played since they played us (throwing out the CU game).
They beat Arizona 45-37.  This was a close game throughout and USC broke away late.
They beat Cal 41-35.  Cal…[Read more]

The stats for the season are meaningful because these two teams played very similar schedules.  USC did play Cal instead of Oregon.  So, one could argue that our schedule may have been tougher.
Utah averages 39.6 points per game and 467 yards.
USC averages 42.5 points per game and 506 yards.
Utah gave up an average of 20.1 points and 317…[Read more]

Everything I am hearing suggests that Williams is a lock for the Heisman unless he really screws up this Friday.  He made the Heisman pose on Saturday after scoring a TD.  I hope this is all going to his head.  He is a great QB for sure.  I hope Utah’s defense can make him look more human.  It’s the only football game Friday and the nation will be…[Read more]

Is this true?  Someone posted below that there were 35,000 seats available.

We took care of business Saturday.  It was a good outing.
Similar to last year’s CCG because we are playing a team we beat before.
Williams is an excellent QB.  Best QBR in the conference.  He is very difficult to sack and keeps plays alive.  He is an incredible talent.  Odds on favorite to win the Heisman.
USC’s turnover margin is…[Read more]

1. It seems that 90% of the media want USC to win so they can make it to the CFP.  Utah is better when they are not expected to win.  Plus, it appears that USC and Williams are a bit cocky right now.
2. USC’s pass defense made Pyne from ND look like an All-American last night.  He completed his first 15 passes.  This comes from a team that…[Read more]

I thought about 3 or 4.  

I know it is actually four out of the last five.  But, the Covid year should be thrown out.  How can you count a five-game season full of illness and cancelations?
This is impressive!!!  I know for me and most of you – this season was not what we had hoped it would be.  But, four straight championship games is dang impressive.  No other P5 team…[Read more]

I took a day away from this board, because I knew Saturday night was difficult for Ute fans like me.  We had hopes and expectations that were not met.  We only needed one successful drive in the end to win that game.  (It could be worse – we could be Tennessee.  They had a chance at the CFP and were destroyed by an unranked team.)
Face it – we…[Read more]

I still love Cam and my Utes. He simply was off tonight. Also, I think we could have been more creative in the play calling. Why no Johnson in the wildcat.

I got to give Scalley and the D credit for making great adjustments in the second half.

It is what it is. We did not deserve to win tonight.

I say if Rising and Kincaid are close to 100% – the Utes have a good chance regardless of Bo’s status.
 
Go Utes!!!

There are two Skyridge players I want to see at Utah next year.  
Defensive end Akana – I think this guy is a future AA.  He is being recruited by every major college in the country and could end up being a 5-star guy.
Cornerback Snowden – This guy has amazing talent and is also being recruited by every major college.  He is a BYU legacy kid. …[Read more]

The Utes 2022 offense is arguably the best offense we have had since we entered the PAC12.  But, I think we may only have one player that makes the first team.  That would be Kincaid.  Maybe one of our offensive linemen makes the list as well.  Rising is very good but there is no way he will be first team again this year with Williams, DTR, Nix,…[Read more]

I accidently ran into this article via a news site on the web.  This article claims that the point spread on the game this weekend changed simply because of Chris Hutson’s comments and nothing more.  This Duck insider has no more info on whether Nix will play or not.
Ducks Wire
So, do the guys in Vegas simply believe Hutson, or have they done…[Read more]