SalUteopia

Offense: A-
Defense: B+ (should probably be A- but they’re just a step below the O due to the USC game)
Special Teams: B-

This is probably not a big deal, but the short kickoffs are kinda bothering me. I have a feeling that Aiyuk will take advantage and have some good returns, which could potentially set them up for some great field positions. Am I over-analyzing?

For a true freshman, Daniels has played really well. He is a capable passer, and he’s slippery. But if we pressurize him early and often, he will be overwhelmed. If Daniels doesn’t have a good game, Aiyuk (who is averaging 108 yds/game and 21 yards/pass) won’t be as much of a threat. Benjamin will have his moments, but not enough to change the…[Read more]

ASU always gives us fits, but I’m feeling better about this one (than the USC game) for the sole reason that we play them at home. No N’keal Harry, but watch out for Brandon Aiyuk. Benjamin is legit, and Daniels is more than a capable QB. Won’t be easy.

So used to seeing Moss’ heroics, I’ll go with Wilmore for now. My god, what badassery!!!

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Oregon State is the team that I least follow in the PAC12. All I know is that they hardly ever win, seem to have some playmakers on the O, and that their D sucks.
They were probably worse when we last played them in Corvallis in 2016. Joe Williams 2.0 ran all over them, but the weather and otherwise lackluster performance made that game closer…[Read more]

Just over 1Q, and 5 TO (combined) already. Fun game so far.

I’m relatively new to the world of football, and often hear about waiting to “open” the playbook until you play a formidable opponent. I grew up watching a different sport, and never heard of anything like this. No matter the level of competition, you played your A game.
I somewhat understand the underlying reason, but is it really that big of an…[Read more]

Burning questions.
Toughest remaining game (conf) for USC is Oregon, but they get them at home. Maybe ASU beats them, maybe Cal does, but is it likely?
What about ASU? Helps that Colorado beat them. Will probably lose to Oregon, but again, it is a home game for them. We need to own the tie-breaker, regardless. At least we get them at home (no,…[Read more]

Burning questions.

Toughest remaining game (conf) for USC is Oregon, but they get them at home. Maybe ASU beats them, maybe Cal does, but is it likely?

What about ASU? Helps that Colorado beat them. Will probably lose to Oregon, but again, it is a home game for them. We need to own the tie-breaker, regardless. At least we get them at home (no,…[Read more]

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Today makes or breaks the season.
Go Utes!!!
 

Go former Ute!

Minor victories.

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We had everything going for us into this game (or at least I thought we did), and then we didn’t. 

What do you make of this team?

TIA