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However, every team has key injuries this time of year.  I am optimistic that others will step up and we will be fine.  Stars are often made when someone gets injured and the next guy steps up.  Remember that guy named Tom Brady.  Someone has an opportunity to shine.

It will be a 1:30 game.  (I like it.)

Handle their business in Tempe.  The defense against the run was excellent.  That was the difference in the game.
The offense was balanced and we had some big plays.
Special teams was so-so.
Kuithe is lost for the season.  He is a huge part of what we do.  Some other guys need to step up.  He is a great leader.  We will miss him.  If Kuithe…[Read more]

Or, do they just bring in the next man and continue with the same offensive scheme?

Last night was odd.  We won and beat the spread, but somehow it didn’t feel great.  On top of that, we lost a great player for the season.  All that being said, today is a new day.
For some reason, I feel good about our game next week.  Somebody has to step up and get the targets and catches Kuithe has had.  Maybe a new star will emerge.  I…[Read more]

Other good things include:
Great D in the 1st half.
Sacks were great.
Rising looked sharp in the first half.
Bad things:
Kuithe injury is a huge blow to this team.  Very sad for him.
Special teams kickoff coverage is terrible.
Red zone offense was a joke.
Too many dropped balls by the receivers.
Rushing offense against a terrible D did…[Read more]

OnlyU only reported that he knew that he traveled with the team.  There are photos showing him getting on the plane.  So, yes he did travel.
Will he start or play?  Rumors are floating around that he may not because of an issue with his attitude.  I am only reporting this because of a post made last night suggesting he would not play tonight.
I…[Read more]

For me – the three most likely are: Phillips, Bishop, and Barton.
I think Kuithe and Kincaid will be playing in the NFL, but will not likely be stars IMO.  There are likely 6-8 other guys who will make NFL teams.

Also, there is a big buyout if a new coach comes in and picks a new DC.  I suspect that Scalley is the man they are grooming for the job when KW retires.
 

Ready and excited for PAC12 play.
Was asked about the slow start.  The 3-3-5 defense with their stunts was hard to get used to.  In the second quarter, he said they started to relax.  The reverse to Dixon started things going.
He was asked about getting the wide receivers involved.  Cam said, whoever is open will get the ball.  In spite of what…[Read more]

A win of course, but on top of that:
1. The offense starts off strong and scores 14 points in the 1st quarter.
2. Tavion runs for 150 yards.  He needs to get his mojo back.
3. The defense stops the ASU running game and forces them to pass.
4. No special team mistakes.
Go Utes!!!
 

As was posted below. Dallin Holker is leaving BYU effective immediately.  He cannot enter the transfer portal until December 5th when it opens for 45 days.  So why is he quitting now?  If he plays 4 or fewer games – he can count this as a redshirt year and still have two years of eligibility remaining.
Holker was the Utah 5A MVP in 2017 when he…[Read more]

1.  Kuithe running the ball.  He has proved that he is a great runner.  I suspect we are saving this for conference games.
2. Wildcat package.  We have not done this much since 2008.  I think it is a great package because you gain a blocker.  I would like to see Jackson run it.  I have my doubts about us running this much.
3  More blitzing.  The…[Read more]

Many people are upset that USC/OSU and Utah/OSU are scheduled to play on the PAC12 network.  The link below explains the complexities and how it happened.
PAC12 TV Games

Laughed and said they hadn’t lost a PAC12 game
They started slow on Saturday because of some communication issues and some drops, etc.
He said they felt like they were moving in slow motion and making mistakes.  There were some protection mistakes.  Coach Whit came into their sideline huddle and got them motivated.  Once they scored the first TD…[Read more]

Suicide Prevention
I don’t know how you bounce back from something like that.  I wish him and his family the best.

I guess this means the bets are coming in for ASU.  That surprises me since the firing of Herm.  I would think the betting would go the other way.

KW seemed very happy and joking today.
Defense played well.  The line has stepped forward since the beginning of the season.
Offense took 5 possessions to get going.
Special teams have been quiet most of this season.
No shortage of talent at ASU.  We need to have a good week of practice and be ready to play in the 95-degree weather.
We have…[Read more]

The offense is not as consistent as I had hoped.  I had high expectations for Rising and Thomas and I don’t think that either is playing as well as they did at the end of last season.  They aren’t bad, just not as good as I would have expected.  Kuithe/Kincaid are doing exactly what I thought they would do and the Oline is doing Okay, but I was a…[Read more]

USC looks very good.  It will take everything we have to beat these guys next month.  I think they are a legit top-ten team.
Washington looked very good last night.  I am glad we don’t play them.  They should be ranked this week.
Oregon has come back after a shellacking in week one.  I thought they looked great against BYU.  Looks like they may…[Read more]