The Morning Blitz: Daily Utah links - victory edition
by JazzyUte on Oct 11, 2009 2:35 AM MDT
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When the Utes fell down 17-3 to Colorado State, you could see the flood gates slowly opening. The offense had stagnated for over a quarter and the defense was gassed. Things looked bleak and the Rams were about to run Utah off the field.
At that moment, I questioned the heart of this team. I thought they were giving up. This was still a winnable road game and it looked as dire of a moment as I've seen recently from the Utes. I also had flashbacks to the 1990s and the hell Fort Collins inflicted on Utah for so many years.
It felt like the McBride days all over again. Melting down to a lesser team in their stadium, pissing away a conference championship and a real chance at a very good season.
Then something happened. In the frigid cold air of Colorado, Utah finally woke up and began imposing their will on the Rams' defense. Not to be out done, the defense - specifically Robert Johnson - stepped up with three interceptions. Two resulted in Utah scores.
The fourteen-point deficit was quickly dashed to seven and eventually, the Utes tied it up before edging ahead in the final minutes. After miscues and mishaps left them with their largest hole in Mountain West play since UNLV in 2007, Utah bounced back and won.
I was wrong. This team showed heart. We saw them grow up over the last two quarters and that can't be downplayed. What happened in Fort Collins is the type of win that defines a season and sets the course for great success.
With Colorado State now firmly in Utah's rear view mirror, they can focus on their next challenge - a road game in a place that houses the largest horror show of the Whittingham era.
They'll be ready.
Deseret News | Utah Utes football: U. intercepts CSU's upset bid
Deseret News | Utah Utes football: Wide makes the most of his expanded role
Clutch drive key to victory - Salt Lake Tribune
Cain produces fine second half and a Utah comeback - Salt Lake Tribune
Utes refuse to let it go - Salt Lake Tribune
Wide's status grows - Salt Lake Tribune
Deseret News | Utah Utes football: U. intercepts CSU's upset bid
Deseret News | Utah Utes football: Johnson should earn defensive award
Kragthorpe: Utes reverse course mid-meltdown - Salt Lake Tribune
Non-AQ helmet stickers: Week 6 - College Football Nation - ESPN
CSU's Mason shows his stuff by gaining 130 yards - The Denver Post
CSU squanders two-touchdown lead, chance to upset Utah - The Denver Post
CSU-Utah: Rams Lose a Heartbreaker on Homecoming Weekend 24-17 | Bleacher Report
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Great win...
like you , I thought it was over when they fell behind by 2 TD’s. The offense had done jack and shit in the first half and I was thinking the worst. Then a few guys really stepped up. Johnson and Reed were huge and Cain showed what he’s capable of with those drives in the second half.
I said this game was going to scare me. I was right. However, it was a great win and hopefully something that will propel this team to better things.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Oct 11, 2009 9:48 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
it was cold...
but as the guy the row in front of me said, it’s always warmer when you’re winning.
This was a crazy game to watch. I too really questioned what they had down 14. But luckily Robert Johnson answered my pleas (no kidding) to get some big plays on Defense and things turned around.
This was the same type of win that exemplified what made last years team so special. They were down, cold, getting beat. But they rallied as a team and finished extremely well. I’m proud of em. Great game.
Hopefully my voice returns today :) I’m happy to have lost it
by utahman.brian on Oct 11, 2009 10:15 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
great comeback win for the utes.
robert johnson had a special game. three picks. most defensive players don’t get that in a season. we are also seeing t. cain can lead this team and has mental toughness. i’m starting to beleive in him. it’s only his 5th start but i see good things to come in future games.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Oct 11, 2009 1:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Utah is back in The AP poll
Ranked #24
by GambitUte on Oct 11, 2009 1:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah
This is a defining moment. I think the team gained alot of swagger out of this one. When the Utes needed not just offense, but touchdowns, the offense answered with some serious bad ass heart. T. Cain and David Reed refused to let the team lose. Got a little Brian Johnson in him I think and we all know how rare that is.
by GodisBrianJohnson on Oct 12, 2009 12:35 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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