2024 BYU Football - Year 2 in the Big 12

[Donuthole]

I know it's unlikely, but if anyone has tickets they are looking to sell for the game vs. AZ, let me know. Looks like we're going to take a trip up to P-town to visit Donette, and Mrs. D (of all people) suggested we get tickets and head to the game.

[Sizzle]

BYU fans are delusional/irrational about Jake Retzlaff. He isn't nearly as bad they say he is.

Retzlaff has played well against lower levels of competition, and has played below where he needs to against better competition. Has he looked like what we've come to expect from a QB against Wyoming and Southern Illinois? Absolutely. Has he met the bar against Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Oklahoma, West Virginia and SMU? I don't think he has. The majority of our games from here on out are against teams that fall in the later category, not the former.

I have to primary criticisms – consistency and ball security. On the first, his decision making too often has been poor, and there have been way to many throws that I'd expect a D1 QB to complete with ease that have been sailed or thrown in the dirt. To be fair to Jake, he's had a few drops that have hurt him too – so offensive struggles aren't fully on him. But he needs to more consistently be right in his reads, and more consistently make the throw that's there to be made. Secondarily, he's been a bit too careless with the ball at times – both in throws and fumbles. I think this is an area he's improved from last year – but it's also an area where he needs to be better. His two INTs v. SMU were both careless – he has to take better care of the dang ball.

I can accept waiting for a more final judgment until after Kansas State. I hope he proves me wrong – because him being an above average QB benefits BYU both this year and next.

[Bo Diddley]

Retzlaff has played well against lower levels of competition, and has played below where he needs to against better competition. Has he looked like what we've come to expect from a QB against Wyoming and Southern Illinois? Absolutely. Has he met the bar against Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Oklahoma, West Virginia and SMU? I don't think he has. The majority of our games from here on out are against teams that fall in the later category, not the former.

I have to primary criticisms – consistency and ball security. On the first, his decision making too often has been poor, and there have been way to many throws that I'd expect a D1 QB to complete with ease that have been sailed or thrown in the dirt. To be fair to Jake, he's had a few drops that have hurt him too – so offensive struggles aren't fully on him. But he needs to more consistently be right in his reads, and more consistently make the throw that's there to be made. Secondarily, he's been a bit too careless with the ball at times – both in throws and fumbles. I think this is an area he's improved from last year – but it's also an area where he needs to be better. His two INTs v. SMU were both careless – he has to take better care of the dang ball.

I can accept waiting for a more final judgment until after Kansas State. I hope he proves me wrong – because him being an above average QB benefits BYU both this year and next.

Yep. That's frustrating to see. This has echoes of Jake Heaps.

[myboynoah]

For behold the field is white and ready to harvest . . . .

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[Pelado]

For behold the field is white and ready to harvest . . . .

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BYU football can be such a great missionary tool.

[myboynoah]

Our chances are increasing!

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[Joe Public]

BYU enters the polls at #22 after last night’s win.

[SteelBlue]

Nice to see them getting recognition but I've low key enjoyed this whole "they don't know but they're about to find out" thing. I'm finding I like my Cougs to be underrated.

[byufan4ever]

BYU enters the polls at #22 after last night’s win.

We should be top 20. Also, we are entering as the dogs against Baylor...Fine, keep betting against us. I like it better that way.

[Pelado]

We should be top 20. Also, we are entering as the dogs against Baylor...Fine, keep betting against us. I like it better that way.

Seeiously?

[BigPiney]

We should be top 20. Also, we are entering as the dogs against Baylor...Fine, keep betting against us. I like it better that way.

I thought I saw the line as BYU -1.5

[Copelius]

ESPN has Baylor -3, OU 45.5
Easy bet on BYU, but I think the OU is in the sweet spot where it could go either way.

[myboynoah]

For behold the field is white and ready to harvest . . . .

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Is this really happening?

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[Pelado]

Is this really happening?

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That's awesome whether true or not.

[BigFatMeanie]

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but the Kolton guy previously said his family are members and he was preparing to take lessons even before the game. So, while I'm happy when anyone wants to hear the Gospel, the "make a twitter promise if my team loses" routine is in this case, well..., a routine.