Runnin' Utes fall to Washington 57-53
by JazzyUte on Jan 7, 2012 3:55 PM MST
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PrintThis was a tough loss because it was a winnable game. There won't be many of these left on the schedule, so, the fact Utah fell to Washington at home Saturday afternoon, is disappointing.
Still, there is clear evidence this team is improving. They're competitive and that's a huge plus as the team enters the meat of the conference schedule. It also suggests that, maybe, with some luck, they'll be able to gut out a few more conference wins - maybe even surprising a team or two.
Of course, progress is only as good as the last game. We're but a week removed from the demoralizing and ugly 73-33 loss to Colorado and with a road game set against Stanford next weak, the improvement of this team will certainly be tested.
Will they win? No. But if they've truly made progress and came out of The Boulder Massacre determined to perform better, they won't get embarrassed and blown off the court like they've done in every road game this season.
As is, though, this team looks better today than they did back in December and that's a big step in the right direction.
Now, let's keep it up.
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I watched a lot of this game...
My first of the season… Nice to see them compete…
Not to change subjects, but are there any whispers about the new offensive coordinator?
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Jan 7, 2012 5:06 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
Has anyone talked about a goal timeframe?
I would hate to think of losing potential recruits because there is no knowledge about the offensive direction for next year and on.
by notblue19 on Jan 7, 2012 9:26 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
I'm just glad we're not epicly bad...
…everything past this point is just gravy to me.
On the upside, this is giving me more confidence in Krisko’s ability to coach…although that was a low bar.
Agreed...
"Go afield with a good attitude, Walk with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."
- Fred Bear -
by BetterasIgetolder on Jan 7, 2012 5:24 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
That is kind of my outlook...
On this season. Regardless of outcome (hopefully victory) I just want to see the program show that they are getting back on the right track.
by notblue19 on Jan 7, 2012 9:21 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Think we saw that today
Held a good Washington team to 23 points under their scoring average and we really were in it until the very end.
Not as good as a win, but a definite sign of life and progress.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women. Especially BYU. - Conan the Barbarian (ok, maybe he didn't say the BYU part)
I think this
Says a lot about Krisko’s ability to coach, or at least to lead. There is no reason why this team would not just throw in the towel and give up. He has kept the players engaged and hustling, and they seem competitive despite a huge disparity in talent. If he can keep that attitude when he gets some decent players, he could be excellent.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Jan 10, 2012 4:15 PM MST up reply actions
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