I, too, praise Quinn for keeping this blog running and for the unique insight that is given daily. Not only that, but thanks to him for taking the TIME to do it. Quinn tried to elicit my assistance a couple of months ago and I agreed to help out with the blog, only to (more…)
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I also wanted to build on the emotion of this week and mention how important it is for both teams to play with emotion, -but at the same time be in control of their emotions. This game -more than others- it’s easy to pursue personal battles with red/blue jerseys. With your emotions running at def-com 9 it’s easy to forget about your team and instead try and humiliate the faceless foe standing awkwardly in-front of you.
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As I am sure most of you know Coach Mendenhall has closed the doors to practice. Many are probably wondering if that’s necessary, and some may think that it distracts simply because players recognize the coaches stepping in and acknowledging that it’s a big game. I say good move Bronco.
The media -and fans- pump this game up until they get themselves in a frenzy. Of course, the media loves it because of the hostile nature of their readers. Every reporter is hoping to get the next white board gem slipping off of some players hot tongue.
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I got a text from Quinn asking me if I would write a little bit about 2006’s final drive. Detailing my thougts and feelings on the final drive. I think for the rest of my life whenever it is the BYU vs Utah week I will always be reminded of that game in 2006. Even as I sit here typing, I have above me on a shelf the ball I took the final knee with. I wanted the ball that Johnny caught, but I don’t know if anybody knows where that ball currently resides. I just held on to the next best thing.
Well where do I begin.
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The 2008 Biletnikoff Award should be going to Austin Collie, but it won’t. BYU will once again be snubbed by the BCS conferences and the award will go, once again, to Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech.
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At this point of the season there really isn’t a person on the field that is 100%. If you have endured 11 games without some sort of injury, you’re a stronger man then I ever was. That being said there are different levels of injury. Harvey is probably the most banged up player on the team, but that’s because of the style. Add in the fact that he touches the ball the most and you have a recipe for some sore Sunday mornings.
Most of Harvey’s injuries will only heal with time. Sorry folks, one week isn’t enough time for an aggravated nerve to settle down and go away. But his injury can be managed with some R and R during the week, physical therapy, and lots and lots of treatment, daily I vitamin, and massage therapy. I think he’ll still be very effective on Saturday and what he isn’t able to do, Fui will pick-up the slack.
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First and foremost, Quinn, you are doing a marvelous job of giving priceless insight to Cougar Nation. With all the catchpenny rubbish and hearsay that I’ve read on all the other sites, it’s quite refreshing to come onto your blog and read an intricate, even “doctrinal” analysis of the game from a intelligent and articulate player’s point of view.
To all you cougar fans out there, if you wish to satiate that thirst for true knowledge of the game of football, and how the Cougs play it, don’t be an ignoramus, read Quinn’s blog and tell your friends.
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After taking some time to think about Saturday’s game I was able to look at the game objectively. While our team’s performance was adequate it left me anxious. Yet at the same time, I was encouraged by our team’s resilience and ability to limit big play opportunities and leave Colorado Springs with a win. With regards to improving each week, I think the Cougars set themselves up for a great game next week.
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After thinking about the Cougar’s and Ute’s situations I am left wondering if the build-up and anticipation of Saturday’s game is diminished because of BYU loss? The Utes lived up to their end of the bargain and enter the game with an unblemished record. BYU suffered a demoralizing loss to TCU, but has since rebounded and is once again playing good football.
Filed under: Current Cougars, Lavell Edwards Stadium, Mountain West Conf., On the Road, U of U week by Quinn Gooch
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Here are just a few reasons why i love the BYU vs. Utah rivalry. The games have everything a fan could every want. Each game is filled with raw emotion, legal/illegal hits, good plays, bad plays, 4th down conversions and more.
The first video is from BYU’s last win at Rice Eccles and the second video is from Lavells final win against Utah, in Rice Eccles.
The first video picks up around the 2:52 point, I got chills remembering where I was when John threw that pass to Johnny. Enjoy, but don’t get in trouble at work.
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The table’s set for the biggest BYU vs. utah game in the Holy Wars history. MWC championships on the line, BCS hopes are on the line, pride, bragging rights, religion, family, legs, arms, fingers, toes, it’s all on the line. I can’t wait.
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Everyone understands that this game is going to be close.
BYU’s offense moved the ball effectively throughout the first quarter and part of the second quarter. Then our offense decided to jump off-sides, hold, jump off-sides, P and I and the list goes on. We need to tighten up our offensive execution so we can keep AFA’s offense off the field.
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