BYU at Utah - The Holy War

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

I know most of you don't get into this rivalry, but this is one of my favorite days of the year. I think my Utes are in big trouble. But this rivalry is as intense as any.

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

BYU is one of the best kept secrets in the nation this year in football. Their QB (Beck) is pretty amazing.

bullring · Nov 25, 2006

I have a little action on Utah at +325.

oldirtyku · Nov 25, 2006

The Mormon bowl!

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

A lot of sharp action on Utah. I am the biggest Utah fan around...and I have big money on BYU.

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

TD BYU. They march right down the field on the opening possession in 4:09. It won't be the last time today.

Ironman_8 · Nov 25, 2006

Clip Joint said:
BYU is one of the best kept secrets in the nation this year in football. Their QB (Beck) is pretty amazing.

Yeah these guys are pretty good. Coach basically upgraded the defense and made it a solid all around team.

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

Very underrated defense. They are on the field quite a bit because their offense scores quickly and often. But I believe they lead the nation in turnover ratio which also helps their defense.

They are very balanced offensively and score at will. 14 different players have scored TDs this season.

bullring · Nov 25, 2006

Pretty good team but you not gunna get any respect playing dogs like Idaho Tech and West Oregon State.

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

bullring said:
Pretty good team but you not gunna get any respect playing dogs like Idaho Tech and West Oregon State.

Non conference schedule:

Tulsa (won 49-24)
at Arizona (lost 13-16)
at Boston College (lost 23-30)
Utah State (won 38-0)

I don't think that is a cupcake scheduling job. They are required to play Utah State each year.

They lost both games against bigger conferences, but it was early in the season. I wouldn't want to face these guys now.

Ironman_8 · Nov 25, 2006

Actually that Zona game was basically given to the Wildcats on a couple of plays and actually should have been in favor of the Storming Mormons.

I agree, I wouldn't want to play BYU in a bowl game.

Ironman_8 · Nov 25, 2006

BYU up 14-0

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

Beck is incredible. He might be the most accurate passer in college football. He is dropping dimes all over the field. None of their receivers look like they could run a 4.8 forty.

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

End of 1st quarter...BYU up 14-0.

1st quarter stats for Beck:

8-for-9 for 178 yards and 1 TD

On the season:

233-328 (71.0%)
3135 yards
26 TDs - 6 INTs
173.8 QB rating

Pretty awesome season. He has very limited weapons also.

kidslick · Nov 25, 2006

bullring said:
I have a little action on Utah at +325.

:aktion033:aktion033

nice turnaround

Dr.Knowitall · Nov 25, 2006

What happened?

Dr.Knowitall · Nov 25, 2006

Where are you guys at?

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

Utah dominating completely since the 2nd possession of the game. Utes up 24-14 with BYU down on the 5 of Utah in the 4th.

ClipJoint · Nov 25, 2006

Wow...BYU TD makes is 20-24...but the extra point is blocked. Utah up by 4 and getting the ball. Utes looking to pull the major upset!!!

prodigy · Nov 25, 2006

Clip Joint said:
Wow...BYU TD makes is 20-24...but the extra point is blocked. Utah up by 4 and getting the ball. Utes looking to pull the major upset!!!

with due respect (since you obviously know football and are a sharp guy), would a win really be an upset considering how utah has dominated the series recently? polls might say so, but unlikely that utah went into this one thinking they couldnt win.