Time to Stomp The Sun Devils, 2016

[LA Ute]

Let's get this one going. The Utes are due to beat a PAC-12 opponent soundly, and it might as well be ASU, on the Sun Devils' home field. Let the thread begin. May Todd Graham be left with nightmares.


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[LA Ute]

How the Arizona Republic newspaper saw yesterday's loss to Oregon. There's trouble in paradise.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/ncaaf/asu/2016/10/29/boivin-asu-football-needs-answer-broken-defense/92989890/




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[U-Ute]

Bu ASU doesn't have the QB Cal does though do they?

[chrisrenrut]

Bu ASU doesn't have the QB Cal does though do they?

Our pass defense can make most qb's look pretty good. (Partly TIC)

[DrumNFeather]

ASU is 5-4 and faces us, Washington, and Arizona down the stretch. This is their last home game of the season and they too have a bye, so the motivation will be plentiful for the Sun Devils. This could be another 300+ yard game for Joe Williams. I think if we can just avoid big momentum shifting mistakes, we should be able to win this one. Stranger things have happened, but I'm hopeful that all the frustration of the UW loss will fuel this team for the next 10 days or so.

[LA Ute]

ASU is 5-4 and faces us, Washington, and Arizona down the stretch. This is their last home game of the season and they too have a bye, so the motivation will be plentiful for the Sun Devils. This could be another 300+ yard game for Joe Williams. I think if we can just avoid big momentum shifting mistakes, we should be able to win this one. Stranger things have happened, but I'm hopeful that all the frustration of the UW loss will fuel this team for the next 10 days or so.

Agreed. I am sure they will watch the UW game video and not only get angry at themselves over how close they came, but also get super-motivated for the same reason.

[Rocker Ute]

Grumblin' Joe's stats have been unbelievable. If he pulls a 200+ yard game against ASU you got to believe he is a lock for the NFL. What a story that would be...


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Per today's press release, Marcus Williams and Harrison Handley are expected back for ASU.


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[DrumNFeather]

Per today's press release, Marcus Williams and Harrison Handley are expected back for ASU.


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Sounds like McCormick could also be back.

[LA Ute]

It would be fun to beat a PAC-12 opponent soundly.

[concerned]

It would be fun to beat a PAC-12 opponent soundly.

Given our play at Cal and OSU this year and at UA last year, I would not expect to be anybody soundly on the road.

[Applejack]

It would be fun to beat a PAC-12 opponent soundly.

Oregoniscomingup.

[pangloss]

ASU beat Utah 11 straight times dating back to 1977 until last year when the good guys prevailed in SLC. They have visiting teams facing the press box - unlike nearly every other program in the nation - so they can steal signs. It isn't illegal but it is low.

[arizonaute]

i want to see Huntley in this game in the fourth quarter. From seat in the lower bowl i want to have a clear view to the field cause the cactus zoob fans have left. I can dream cant I ??

[Applejack]

Did I mention I'll be there?!?!?! :jig:

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

ASU is a special kind of bad, the kind where they make other bad teams look like things might be turning around for them. You guys should roll through this one.

[LA Ute]

ASU is a special kind of bad, the kind where they make other bad teams look like things might be turning around for them. You guys should roll through this one.

Hoping for that, and for many long close-ups of Todd Graham's face during the game.


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[U-Ute]

ASU is a special kind of bad, the kind where they make other bad teams look like things might be turning around for them. You guys should roll through this one.

I will trust your judgement. After all, you've been watching the Ducks this season, so ASU probably feels familiar.

[Rocker Ute]

ASU is a special kind of bad, the kind where they make other bad teams look like things might be turning around for them. You guys should roll through this one.

Utah doesn't roll through anything. See: Every game this year.


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[DrumNFeather]

It's nice to wake up on Monday morning and realize that the game is on Thursday. Wahooo!

[U-Ute]

It's nice to wake up on Monday morning and realize that the game is on Thursday. Wahooo!

I am ashamed to admit I wasn't aware of this.

This makes my whole day. Thanks!

[Brian]

It's nice to wake up on Monday morning and realize that the game is on Thursday. Wahooo!

:jig::rockon::rave:

[concerned]

Utah doesn't roll through anything. See: Every game this year.


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especially on the road

[DrumNFeather]

especially on the road

BUT....we did score 52 on the road and the defense we'll bring to ASU should be better!

[U-Ute]

Ugh.

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[DrumNFeather]

Ugh.

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Todd Graham doesn't seem like the kind of coach that players are sad to leave.

[U-Ute]

Todd Graham doesn't seem like the kind of coach that players are sad to leave.

Players as they run off the field: :finger:

[Ma'ake]

If ASU becomes bowl eligible, let it be after Thursday.

This game should have Harding and A-Rod salivating, not just because the Devils are beat up and the subs have struggled with assignments, but because ASU was ripping off our signs last year... AT OUR HOUSE.

They'll be expecting us to play mashball, and if that works... I don't care, just win.

But if they're expecting us to smack them, why not let Troy and the receivers get some big chunk yardage early, so we can play smashmouth in the 2nd half, see how close to a real 3 hour telecast we can get?

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Why do you all think that we're going to be able to rush all over ASU? Don't they have one of the stiffer rushing defenses in the conference? I know that Whittingham even made some comment about it in today's press conference about how their loading the box to sustain their love of blitzing makes it harder to run on them. It's the awful passing defense where teams have managed the most success against them. Most recently with Oregon's freshman QB being able to torch them for nearly 500 yards.

Also saw a note that ASU expects to have about half of their injured players back for this game. Including their starting QB. I haven't paid enough attention to them to know what this means for us, but something to make note of.

Also, the line came out yesterday as Utah -5.5.

[SeattleUte]

The way I'm wired, based on history I've lived through, it will never be easy for us in Tempe; it will never be easy for us in the desert. To make matters worse, they're just bad people down there, the coaches, the fans, all of them. I'd be thrilled with a one point victory.

[LA Ute]

The way I'm wired, based on history I've lived through, it will never be easy for us in Tempe; it will never be easy for us in the desert. To make matters worse, they're just bad people down there, the coaches, the fans, all of them. I'd be thrilled with a one point victory.

So would I.

[LA Ute]

Utah is 10-10 in November since joining this conference. It's time to break that mold.


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[Utah]

Why do you all think that we're going to be able to rush all over ASU? Don't they have one of the stiffer rushing defenses in the conference? I know that Whittingham even made some comment about it in today's press conference about how their loading the box to sustain their love of blitzing makes it harder to run on them. It's the awful passing defense where teams have managed the most success against them. Most recently with Oregon's freshman QB being able to torch them for nearly 500 yards.

Also saw a note that ASU expects to have about half of their injured players back for this game. Including their starting QB. I haven't paid enough attention to them to know what this means for us, but something to make note of.

Also, the line came out yesterday as Utah -5.5.

This. This is a winnable game, but there is a good chance, this will be our most difficult game remaining. ASU could beat us and beat us badly if we aren't ready for them.

[Ma'ake]

This. This is a winnable game, but there is a good chance, this will be our most difficult game remaining. ASU could beat us and beat us badly if we aren't ready for them.

We'll be ready, but I agree this could be a real slugfest.

It's true ASU's defense has been adept at stopping the run. Last year when they were picking off signals, they were stuffing every single run attempt. I wouldn't put it past Graham and his crew to counter the portable curtains opposing offenses use to shield signals with video cameras on the opponent's side, up high.

If we can get their defense to crack, great, and I hope Joe the Show has another great performance. But this game may be the time for our other two Williams to shine - Troy and Marcus.

Get the win, and get a couple of extra days to heal up for Oregon.

[Applejack]

Game day! Arizona is warm and sunny, so that's good luck.

[Utah]

ASU will bring the heat. They will try to stop the run and hit Troy. This game will come down to ARod going back to his MWC days, pulling out the Jerome Brooks-quick toss to the WR plays. Let Butler-Byrd get the ball in space and make something happen. So some quick slants with Patrick. Maybe even a couple max protect, two route pass plays where we send B-B across the middle of the field and Patrick on a post route. We can/should beat them easily, but this is the type of game (see Arizona last year) where we seem to let a vastly inferior team stick around.

And Scalley needs to dust off the Arizona game plan. He was fantastic vs Arizona. Do that again. Do the 3 down linemen-hybrid defense again. Let Pita T play some OLB, where he is much better rushing the QB.

I'm so freaking glad there is football tonight. It feels like it has been forever.

[Diehard Ute]

It appears Marcus Williams is back. He tweeted "allow me to reintroduce myself" a couple minutes ago.


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[OrangeUte]

Lots of injured players back. Thank heavens

[Diehard Ute]

Well that's about as bad as you can start


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[OrangeUte]

Wow. That is a pathetic start.

[Diehard Ute]

Welcome back Marcus Williams.


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[Diehard Ute]

We need bullet proof shoes for all the times we aim guns at them


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[justaute]

Watching Utah offense is akin to watching circus...but less fun.

[Mormon Red Death]

we need to throw the ball to open the run

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[Diehard Ute]

After a bye we seem oddly unprepared


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[LA Ute]

Sigh.


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[Irving Washington]

T Williams is not having a good start.

[OrangeUte]

Good lord. Keystone cops.

[Diehard Ute]

The guy isn't that good, but we're sure making him look like an All American


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[LA Ute]

Nightmare.


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[justaute]

Oddly, I'm not surprised with the results so far. sigh...........

[OrangeUte]

It seems like Arizona state has our number every single time we play them.

[mpfunk]

Oddly, I'm not surprised with the results so far. sigh...........
Nor am I. I've been saying for weeks that I have no confidence in the offenses ability to score enough to beat ASU or Oregon. What does it take to finally get A Rod fired?

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[chrisrenrut]

We have had some terrible first quarters this year. But after most, we have rebounded and played better in the 2nd. Let's hope that pattern continues tonight.

[mpfunk]

T Williams is not having a good start.
A Ute QB regressing, hmmmm I wonder what the problem might be.

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[justaute]

A Ute QB regressing, hmmmm I wonder what the problem might be.

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This might sound strange, but I not sure if the WSU QB and WR didn't dodged a bullet by not joining Utah. Not sure Utah staff would have done much with them.

[Diehard Ute]

Sure seemed that guys helmet wasn't properly on....cause Patrick barely touched him.


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[OrangeUte]

Sure seemed that guys helmet wasn't properly on....cause Patrick barely touched him.


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Had to be. Wouldn't have been called otherwise.

[Diehard Ute]

Had to be. Wouldn't have been called otherwise.

Which should be on the defender. Refs don't call it but not buckling your helmet is a penalty


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[Diehard Ute]

Why does or DL not want to hit someone?


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[mpfunk]

What a pathetic defensive series.

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[Diehard Ute]

Too much waiting for the guy to come to you instead of driving him into the ground.



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[OrangeUte]

Man that was ugly defense

[Diehard Ute]

Wasn't that targeting?


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[Diehard Ute]

Not sure how Calhoun hasn't drawn a flag


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[Solon]

Not sure how Calhoun hasn't drawn a flag


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Crazy first half. Kind of fun to watch the teams race up and down the field.
I like seeing all of the returning players who have been injured. Feels like a reunion or something.

Now, just cut down on the improbable WTF? plays for ASU and the Utes should cruise.

[mUUser]

They were more aggressive, more physical, more athletic, more focused and had more takeaways in the first half yet we lead by 1. We're nothing if not resilient.

[Diehard Ute]

Chase Hansen is worried about getting beat in the run. He keeps having someone lined up and just shadows them until someone else hits them or they get loose


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[mpfunk]

Here is a thought, they might be throwing a double pass here and there.

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[Diehard Ute]

Generous spot


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[Diehard Ute]

Go Joe!


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[chrisrenrut]

Go! Go! Rumblin' Joe!

[chrisrenrut]

Lots of TFL's tonight.

[SeattleUte]

Their offense is faster than our defense. Our guys like like me chasing a healthy rat with a shovel.

[Diehard Ute]

Why are we blitzing on 3rd and 19?


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[Diehard Ute]

Stop with the blitzes Morgan!


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[OrangeUte]

Singleton is having a great game. Glad we stopped that 2 pt conversion

[Diehard Ute]

If games were scored by tackles we'd be in trouble lol


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

If games were scored by tackles we'd be in trouble lol


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Weirdest game. So many sacks. Yet so many big plays from crap tackling.


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[Diehard Ute]

Bad series there. Don't get the home run attempt on 1st. That's a clock chew timw


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[chrisrenrut]

Bad series there. Don't get the home run attempt on 1st. That's a clock chew timw


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Chew the clock? That's just what they'll expect us to do.
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[OrangeUte]

Chase with the pick 6!

[chrisrenrut]

Starting to feel better about the thread title.

[LA Ute]

Starting to feel better about the thread title.

So am I.

This is such an interesting team to watch. All these WTH? plays and then they find a way to do just enough to win. A little more than enough, this time. But it would not be a surprise to see ASU find a way to make this a game yet.


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[DrumNFeather]

Utah doesn't roll through anything. See: Every game this year.


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...No swish for you!

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[LA Ute]

So am I.

This is such an interesting team to watch. All these WTH? plays and then they find a way to do just enough to win. A little more than enough, this time. But it would not be a surprise to see ASU find a way to make this a game yet.


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Delighted to be wrong!!

Now we are stomping them.


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[SeattleUte]

I love our quarterback. I won't brook any criticism of him. LAUte, consider yourself warned.

[Diehard Ute]

11 sacks. 5 Dimick 4 Pita. Dimick ties the Pac-12 record and sets the Utah record.


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[LA Ute]

I love our quarterback. I won't brook any criticism of him. LAUte, consider yourself warned.

I love him too. What are you talking about? You've got to ease up on the appletinis, especially on weeknights, man.


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[Diehard Ute]

A great Ute win. It's nice to have that distraction. I was reminded of that as I saw the shrouded badge of the UUPD officer with Kyle.

Thanks Utes for giving me a few hours to shut off my brain.


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[chrisrenrut]

When was the last time we won in Tempe? If we could start fast, we could be a dominating team. But I guess I'd rather start slow and finish strong than the other way around.

[Diehard Ute]

When was the last time we won in Tempe? If we could start fast, we could be a dominating team. But I guess I'd rather start slow and finish strong than the other way around.

1976, we're over the hill


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[SeattleUte]

When was the last time we won in Tempe? If we could start fast, we could be a dominating team. But I guess I'd rather start slow and finish strong than the other way around.

We've never won in Tempe. NEVER!! When have we beaten USC, UCLA, Arizona, and ASU in the same season?

Kyle is 27-9, no. 1 in the Pa 12, since Hill tried to fire him and replace him with Gary Anderson.

[LA Ute]

When was the last time we won in Tempe? If we could start fast, we could be a dominating team. But I guess I'd rather start slow and finish strong than the other way around.


1976, we're over the hill.

And we did it convincingly.

[justaute]

Really nice to see the team finish the game on a high note.

[LA Ute]

We've never won in Tempe. NEVER!! When have we beaten USC, UCLA, Arizona, and ASU in the same season?

Kyle is 27-9, no. 1 in the Pa 12, since Hill tried to fire him and replace him with Gary Anderson.

Come on, you know he was going to hire Sitake. Cut it out.

[Diehard Ute]

We've never won in Tempe. NEVER!! When have we beaten USC, UCLA, Arizona, and ASU in the same season?

Kyle is 27-9, no. 1 in the Pa 12, since Hill tried to fire him and replace him with Gary Anderson.

I know 1976 was before I was born but I think you were alive ;)


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[SeattleUte]

Come on, you know he was going to hire Sitake. Cut it out.

Haha


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[Utebiquitous]

To Seattle's comment on Williams - I just love the man's poise in the pocket and his arm strength. Really terrific to see the passing game return tonight. There is significant talent when Patrick and Butler-Byrd are healthy. Singleton and Wilson both took steps forward tonight.

[SeattleUte]

To Seattle's comment on Williams - I just love the man's poise in the pocket and his arm strength. Really terrific to see the passing game return tonight. There is significant talent when Patrick and Butler-Byrd are healthy. Singleton and Wilson both took steps forward tonight.

Here in Seattle, they're still nostalgic for Williams's "tight spirals".

[LA Ute]

Just under 500 yards total offense. Nice to see.


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[SeattleUte]

Tom Lovat beat ASU in Tempe? I find that really hard to believe.

[Diehard Ute]

Just under 500 yards total offense. Nice to see.


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On 59 plays.

Utahs Yards Per Play 8.4

ASU's yards per play 5.01


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[Diehard Ute]

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Weddle is a stud. Wins his NFL game then hurries to watch his DVR of the Utes.


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[UTEopia]

I know 1976 was before I was born but I think you were alive ;)

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I wasn't just alive, I was attending the U and remember that game.

[Rocker Ute]

I've said I would never complain about an 8 win season in the PAC 12 so I am happy to be there.

Utes have a lot to tighten up still but glad to see a convincing win with our offense. Joe Williams might be the greatest sports story of the year.


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[DrumNFeather]

I've said I would never complain about an 8 win season in the PAC 12 so I am happy to be there.

Utes have a lot to tighten up still but glad to see a convincing win with our offense. Joe Williams might be the greatest sports story of the year.


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We need to tighten up our tackling for Colorado, that's fo sho!

[SeattleUte]

We need to tighten up our tackling for Colorado, that's fo sho!

I think ASU is a little more nimble and fleet a foot than Colorado.

[DrumNFeather]

I think ASU is a little more nimble and fleet a foot than Colorado.

Maybe. CU has some pretty good athletes on the offensive side of the ball and Zach Lindsey just flat out runs through people...I'm worried for Cody Barton's safety!

[SoCalPat]

We kicked ASU's ass. When they ran their second trick play, they waved the white flag. They knew they couldn't beat us straight up.

Take away an early turnover, make another tackle or two and this is a prison rape no different than last year's game at Oregon. The final score doesn't do this effort justice.

[Rocker Ute]

We kicked ASU's ass. When they ran their second trick play, they waved the white flag. They knew they couldn't beat us straight up.

Take away an early turnover, make another tackle or two and this is a prison rape no different than last year's game at Oregon. The final score doesn't do this effort justice.

I was thinking this same thing last night (minus the prison rape) but if we don't dig ourselves into a hole like we seem to do this is an epic shellacking. The first quarter was awful and by all means we should have been down 21 - 0 instead of 13 - 0. As usual I worry about of defense but then usually the box score at the end of the game shows that we did some remarkable things. People were shouting about Scalley continuing to rush but obviously our scouting said we'd win if we spent the evening in their backfield and we did. I suppose they did it at the expense of knowing they'd break off the occasional big play.

I used to sit by a guy at games who I thought was a great football mind. He was good to point out to me the chess match that football really is. Good coaches sometimes will sacrifice one thing to exploit another and I think that is what happened last night on D.

Satisfying to win it convincingly, let's do it again against the Ducks and pray that CO plays us like they did UCLA and we run away with the P12 South.

[Diehard Ute]

I was thinking this same thing last night (minus the prison rape) but if we don't dig ourselves into a hole like we seem to do this is an epic shellacking. The first quarter was awful and by all means we should have been down 21 - 0 instead of 13 - 0. As usual I worry about of defense but then usually the box score at the end of the game shows that we did some remarkable things. People were shouting about Scalley continuing to rush but obviously our scouting said we'd win if we spent the evening in their backfield and we did. I suppose they did it at the expense of knowing they'd break off the occasional big play.

I used to sit by a guy at games who I thought was a great football mind. He was good to point out to me the chess match that football really is. Good coaches sometimes will sacrifice one thing to exploit another and I think that is what happened last night on D.

Satisfying to win it convincingly, let's do it again against the Ducks and pray that CO plays us like they did UCLA and we run away with the P12 South.

My issue with the blitzing on third down is we didn't need it. We were destroying them with 3-5 rushing. Bringing 6-7 on third and long is the only time they burned us in the second half.


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[Solon]

We kicked ASU's ass. When they ran their second trick play, they waved the white flag. They knew they couldn't beat us straight up.

Take away an early turnover, make another tackle or two and this is a prison rape no different than last year's game at Oregon. The final score doesn't do this effort justice.

I agree. This was a one-sided game.
It's amazing how far the Utes have come in 5 years (or, maybe how far ASU has slipped? - probably a little of both).

[concerned]

I agree. This was a one-sided game.
It's amazing how far the Utes have come in 5 years (or, maybe how far ASU has slipped? - probably a little of both).

Really terrific the way our young receivers (except Tyrone Smith) have stepped up. Bodes well for next year.

[Diehard Ute]

Really terrific the way our young receivers (except Tyrone Smith) have stepped up. Bodes well for next year.

I'm pretty sure Smith's arm has been a bigger hinderance than has been let on.


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[Utah]

I'm pretty sure Smith's arm has been a bigger hinderance than has been let on.


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This. Smith was great before the injury. Smith will be great next year as well.

[chrisrenrut]

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[mUUser]

A game like this really emphasizes how grateful I am to have KW leading this program. In the first quarter we showed up to a knife fight with a plastic spoon, and yet I wasn't too worried. I simply changed my seating position on the couch, and my son went upstairs to watch -- oh yeah, and KW made his adjustments too. I know Utah can attract a quality HC when KW decides to hang them up, but, I'm not naive enough to believe I'm not watching a master in action. He's a top 15 coach -- the guy is special -- you could see that in spades during last year's P12 "The Drive". He has that special presence that, for example, Anderson and Sitake just doesn't have IMO.

[Solon]

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I liked his interview. Seemed just like a country kid trying not to draw attention to himself.
Reminded me a little of Ricky Bobby trying to decide what to do with his hands on camera.

[USS Utah]

Utah is one win away (against Colorado) from sweeping the South. Just think on that for awhile.