October 25, 2009— After the game yesterday, a lot of worries and speculations may have accumulated.  Yesterday’s game offered a lot to show about how much we need to work on particularly on the offensive side of the ball.  For starter’s they can work on not turning the ball over!  Cain and Wide need to have better ball security, and also need to get into a better rhythm with the movement of the ball down the field

But did the defense ever step up!

That defense rose to the challenge yesterday and only allowed one offensive touchdown, on which Air Force got the ball at the 10 yard line. 

Robert Johnson continued his amazing play yesterday as he led the charge with 15 tackles.  No INT’s for the day but I’ll take 15 tackles from a safety any time anywhere.  Let us not forget the impressive play by the big boys up front, Dave Kruger and Sealver Siliga.  The young freshman (Kruger) and sophomore (Siliga) stepped up big time, putting pressure up the middle and stopping those option plays at the line.

This brings us to another topic from Saturday’s games

BYU’s déjà vu blow out by TCU!

TCU showed me a lot of signs of great excitement when it comes to the Holy War for this season.  TCU’s defense did exactly what they did last year.  Get in Max Hall’s face and cause problems for that offensive line all day long!  The Frog’s offense also had a couple big plays down the field that should put a lot of worry into BYU fans little hearts.  75-yard touchdown pass, 30 yard running back screen pass touchdown, ran all over that BYU defense. 

So BYU’s defense decided to show up for the Oklahoma game and they thought they could just take the rest of the season off.

Also who could forget Bronco’s outstanding record when it comes to playing ranked opponents, 2-7? 

Now I know for Utah to compete with TCU they have got a lot of work to do to prepare for that game.  I expect it to be a close defensive struggle just like last years was.  I don’t expect Utah to just come out, roll over and die, like the Coug’s, but I do expect them to come out and play hard and try and get a victory.  Would it be good for the conference if TCU went undefeated?  Yes.  Would it also shut up Boise State fans, and once again prove that you don’t deserve what they are getting?  Yes. 

When the Holy War rolls around here in a few more weeks, I’m not the least bit concerned with how the game will turn out.  Cain and Wide will figure it out and get that offense in a good rhythm.  That defense will be in Max Hall’s face all day…again.  Not to mention I expect big plays out of David Reed and Jereme Brooks for that passing offense.