We got the win, and in the grand scheme of things that’s all that should matter.  It is just more exciting to look deeper into the performances.  First of all, lets look at my performance.  After watching the game, here is what I thought of my scouting report.

Check back after the game for the post game wrap-up.  Also, you can hear me on the radio at Kfan AM 1320.  I’ll be helping with the post game show.
I am missing football like crazy, and can’t wait to see the blue and white out on Lavell’s field.  Don’t get caught wearing something other than blue.

If this doesn’t get your heart pounding then call an ambulance.

Basically the night before the game is filled with meetings, eating, and waiting.  You have various meetings, reviewing film and talking about the “keys” to the game.  Some coaches get nervous before games and some are very relaxed and easy going.  Coach Hill is always relaxed.  He exudes that been there, done that attitude that can calm a nervous player.  After arrival at the hotel the team is steered to a dinning room to eat.  This is probably the best “perk” to being on the team (if there are any), and the part …

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It doesn’t suprise me that the pitcher is wearing red.  This one for DPG.

I guess the Washington Post will be running a feature article on Bronco during the week leading up to the Washington Game.  This will be the 3rd or 4th feature article in a national newspaper this year.  With articles in the New York Times, USA Today, feature articles on Sports Illustrated.com and ESPN.COM the cougars are getting all the needed attention to bust the big boy party.  It’s amazing the attention BYU is getting just by starting in the top 25.  So keep your heads on a swivel looking for the upcoming article. …

In an interesting discussion with two fellow college football fans, the topic of BYU and the national championship came under fire.  Our scenario was if Georgia goes 12-1 and Ohio State goes 9-2 and then all the other top 25 schools have 3 or more losses, except for BYU who goes 11-0.  Would the BCS let BYU play Georgia for the national championship?  Or would the big brothers of the BCS keep us out?  (granted that this scenario is very hypothetical, but its a good discussion.)
Our conclusion:

Of coarse we need to win but we also need to get some of the back-up players some playing time.  During fall camp players get an opportunity to show the coaches they are capable of making plays.  Now they need to make all those practices, and lifts translate to the field.  By getting the second and third string guys some playing time it will give them some much needed confidence and also give the coaches a chance to see their players in real game situations.  You would be amazed to …

Here are my .02 cents about the football captains:
Travis Bright- Possible the largest man alive.  He is by far the most physical player on the team, and possible the dirtiest player.  He has been known to hit certain middle linebackers way late and for zero reason, but you didn’t hear that from me.  Ask Kelly Poppinga, I’m sure he has  a few good stories, if he can remember them.  As far as Travis as a captain, great choice.  He is a guy that will lead by action.  Plus when you …

A normal football work week will consist of the following:
Monday: Lifting weights, a necessary evil.  After a game you normally feel like you have been in a ten car pile-up.  Lifting weights helps work out the kinks and soreness and will get you back into playing condition.  Meetings, meetings and more meetings.  My guess is that the normal corporation doesn’t have as many meetings as a football team.  Film study, this of coarse is what all the meetings are about.  Each play from the previous game is graded on a …

There are a few things that the coaching staff stresses going into a game.  Among these items are a few that are very important to the success of the team.  Coach Mendenhall of coarse likes to talk about the 3 pillars of the game.  Those pillars are holding the opponent under 100 yards rushing, scoring more than 24 points and holding the opponent to under 24 points, and winning the turnover margin.  These 3 pillars have been key to the success of the past two teams and will continue to …

I have been reading some articles about the mighty Panthers.  It looks as if they have a pre-season all American running back, and untested and young offensive line and a solid receiving core.  The jury is still out on the Q but I think he has a decent arm.  I have a few of their games on film so check back mid week for a break down of what BYU can expect. 

In a recent article from The Dallas Morning News Mike Leach from Texas Tech was quoted saying, “I got to be honest, I’ve been thinking about recruiting Jamaica…”; aahh the every reaching hand of those struggling to find a way to bolt past Texas and Oklahoma. (Pun intended) Then again why not, lets bring them to the United States let them run around on a football field and then give them citizenship and let them take over our US track team.  Leach could be on to something. 
Somebody tell the missionaries to …

Why not, Utah did it with Eric Weddle, and a host of other schools are doing it with their capable players.  It is a way to get a very athletic player extra touches on the ball.  Austin has great open field running skillz, please reference the Tulane, UCLA, and numerous other games.  I just hope that Coach Robert Anae has enough variety in formations and plays.  The one setback to these types of formation is that the defense is able to pin their ears back and simple play the run.  Mixing up …