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If you've been reading Block U for a while, you know sometimes I let my emotions get the best of me. I'm not saying it's a good thing, but it happens and generally, I should probably have a cooling off period before I post. There have been some rare exceptions, like the 2006 and 2007 BYU games, as I hurt after the loss, but I didn't completely meltdown. 

The same couldn't be said for the day of September 22nd, 2007. That was the day the Utes were shut out at Nevada Las Vegas. I still believe it was one of the darkest days in Utah athletics history, but it's proven to an awesome spark to what has been an amazing ride. It also makes me look totally and utterly foolish. 

Here are the gems, which offers a great look back at just how bad it really was on that day. 

My most offensive post ever on Block U, truly embarrassing

Warning, I was angry, very angry and said some pretty stupid things. I won't re-post them, but yeah...

Slept on it, still angry!

This one was a bit better, as I had time to sleep on it and calm down a bit.

Is it over?

Yeah, I was convinced it was over and I even questioned Whittingham's coaching. Maybe at the time he still hadn't grown into the role, but I think he has now. After that loss, though, it looked very bleak for the future of Utah football. 

A gameplan anyone?

Yeah, more whining from yours truly. I was a very angry person that week.

So, your team sucks, what next?

Here I tried to inject humor into the situation, but it didn't really work out very well.

Then again, maybe it was this meeting that changed things? Hm...

Anyway, it's interesting to look back at it all and see how much things have changed. A year and a few months ago, many had already given up on Whittingham (myself included) and it appears we were wrong. To those who thought things would get better, well, hats off to you. I didn't.

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I thought the Richard Simmons bit was very funny at the time.

It seems strange how different I feel now versus just 14 months ago. I suppose going 20-1 since that week might have something to do with my changed perception of Kyle Whittingham. At that point in KW’s career, he was 16-13 so maybe we were a little justified to be upset. Clearly, he used that game as a learning experience. Good job coach.

Go Utes!

by Ute in DC on Nov 25, 2008 3:55 PM MST reply actions  

Don't sweat it Jazzy

I’ve felt like this the past day or so, too… like we’ve had an embarrassment of riches the past weekend… and the whole past season. This can make your conscience go nuts, and humble you (sort of) in such a way that you see your mistakes much more vividly.

We’re much more willing to be penitent after such gifts have been bestowed—like an undefeated season and a trip back to the BCS.

But don’t sweat it. We all make mistakes ;)

Go UTES!!!

by CougarDestroyer on Nov 25, 2008 11:44 PM MST reply actions  

A Different Whit

Any moron can tell the difference the Utes have made in their play calling since last year. Our favorite play last year was to let Mack run the ball straight up the middle. A preschooler could have come up with a better strategy. I can’t believe I drove down to Vegas to watch that embarassment. Students at UNLV don’t even go to the game to watch it…it’s just to get sloshed. Your frustration is easy to understand.

I like the risk that Whittingham has been willing to take this year with the play calling. Not only does it make the games that much more fun and exciting to watch, but when they work…HUGE yards/points!

Honestly, I still don’t think we’re calling enough risky plays this year (minus the BYU game). If we’re going to be contenders in our bowl game, Kyle better have some tricky plays tucked up his sleeve. We have an amazing team that is capable of pulling it off. We better put the talent to full use.

by JKite on Nov 26, 2008 3:39 PM MST reply actions  

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