GreatNorthernUte started the topic Karene Reid penalty the ultimate turning point in the forum Football 1 year, 6 months ago
Not saying we would have won, but the difference between a 3 and out and sending a gassed UCLA D back on the field vs giving up a TD had to be absolutely demoralizing. We would have had a realistic chance to take the lead with good field position on the ensuing drive.
In all likelihood we still lose, but IMO Reid killed what chance we had.
GreatNorthernUte started the topic University Rose Bowl ticket allocation in the forum Football 2 years, 4 months ago
Anyone have any info yet on how the University will be selling its Rose Bowl ticket allocation? I am assuming the U is getting some but I dont know.
GreatNorthernUte started the topic Optimism for UCLA in the forum Football 2 years, 5 months ago
This is UCLA’s ninth game of the year. Their nonconference schedule did not include a G5. They have not had a bye. They just played a full four quarter battle against Oregon with Gameday hype. Their QB may be a little dinged up. Now they go on the road to a tough crowd.
GreatNorthernUte started the topic Things have changed. The future is bright. in the forum Football 2 years, 5 months ago
We are not used to having an average or slightly above average D line. That is what we have now. They were thoroughly beat on both run stop and pass rush. Dont get me wrong, I am not saying these guys are bad players, they just arent at the same level weve been spoiled to expect.
We could also use another hard hitting safety.
But there is…[Read more]
GreatNorthernUte started the topic Rising is the real deal in the forum Football 2 years, 6 months ago
I doubted him after the WSU game. No matter how this turns out, I was wrong. This guy plays quarterback.
GreatNorthernUte started the topic Whit is never allowed to skip haircuts again in the forum Football 2 years, 6 months ago
That is all.
GreatNorthernUte started the topic in the forum Football 2 years, 6 months ago
Pass protection? Check.
Deep ball? Check.
Turnovers? Check.
Pass rush? Check.
To have been a fly on the wall when Brewer was around. Really makes you wonder.
GreatNorthernUte started the topic Where has this team been all season? in the forum Football 2 years, 6 months ago
Pass protection? Check.
Deep ball? Check.
Turnovers? Check.
Pass rush? Check.
To have been a fly on the wall when Brewer was around. Really makes you wonder.
GreatNorthernUte started the topic No matter who ends up winning… in the forum Football 2 years, 6 months ago
…the reality is this is a bad team.
Its been 4 games now. This team is what it is. Another decent to good defense paired with an awful offense.
GreatNorthernUte started the topic This is on the players. in the forum Football 2 years, 7 months ago
How long has it been since anyone has watched BYU beat Utah soundly on both lines of scrimmage? A damn long time. Both O line and D line were soundly beat last night.
Sure Ludwig and Scalley maybe could have tried for a couple more creative play calls. But coaching isnt going to change much when both of your lines are being beaten so badly.…[Read more]
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic How far can our OL and WRs take us in 2019? in the forum Football 5 years, 1 month ago
The issue isnt the starting talent at OL. The issue is depth. Last year was much better than mediocre (Shelley would NOT have won the last 3 games with a mediocre O line). This year one injury could very well make a good group mediocre.
At WR its a bit of both. Dixon and Enis both contributed as freshmen folks. With reasonable coaching we…[Read more]
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic We'd be crazy to move Huntley. Moving Huntley would be the same as if in the forum Football 5 years, 3 months ago
On the off chance he gets his waiver, unless Rising is absolutely heads and tails better than Huntley in camp, Rising is going to sit.
He has no leverage here. He cant transfer again without having severely limited options. This is not Tuttle redux. He has to be Trevor Lawrence or he sits. Simple as that, and I am sure everyone knows it.
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic Utah v BYU continues through 2024 in the forum Football 5 years, 3 months ago
Most important part is no November games. Even for those of us who would rather abandon the rivalry, this is a big win.
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic Ludwig does not move the needle in the forum Football 5 years, 3 months ago
I would take 1-2 years of Sark in a heartbeat. It gives us great recruiting momentum going into what should be a good year of results on the field.
Good programs have staff move on all the time. Not at the recent rate of our OCs, but staff turnover should not be automatically perceived as bad. Unfortunately, the recent mismanagement of the OC…[Read more]
GreatNorthernUte started the topic Ludwig does not move the needle in the forum Football 5 years, 3 months ago
Lets all face it: Ludwig might as well be a random nobody hire. He is the Vanderbilt OC where he has done nothing special. He did nothing hugely special at Wisconsin. Or San Diego State. Or Cal. The list goes on. Is he acceptable? I guess. Is he an improvement? No.
What Ludwig does offer is family ties to Utah. So maybe he doesnt leave…[Read more]
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic Everybody needs to pause, and remember what the recruiting stars mean. in the forum Football 5 years, 3 months ago
Nailed it.
To this Ill add one thing: good coaching can develop more players to an elite level on average, and bad coaching can develop fewer on average. But coaching doesnt take a bunch of 3-stars and turn them all into 5-star talent on a sustained basis. Period.
One of the annoying side effects of the 2008 Sugar Bowl season has been to…[Read more]
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic Siaosi Mariner transferring in the forum Football 5 years, 3 months ago
This is best for everyone. He had several chances to grow into the role and couldnt do it. Has nothing to do with the UW fluke. He just sees the writing on the wall with the talent coming up. All the best to him.
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic The Future of Sports Consumption in the forum Misc 5 years, 3 months ago
The big sports leagues are already experimenting with internet live streaming. The NFL has actually tried a dedicated streaming service in Canada (through a startup called DAZN). It was a bust, mostly because it was plagued with technical streaming quality issues. So we will get there, but not yet.
The biggest reason we wont get there is…[Read more]
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic New Linebacker's Coach Announced in the forum Football 5 years, 3 months ago
Didnt hire Brian Urlacher. What a bust. Fire Whit.
GreatNorthernUte replied to the topic How do you level the playing field in college football? in the forum Football 5 years, 3 months ago
Expand the playoff to 8 teams. Saban doesnt want it. SEC doesnt want it. That alone should tell you a lot.
An 8 team playoff with P5 champ auto-bids opens up gives far more programs a realistic playoff sales pitch for recruits.
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