2014 College Football Season

[YOhio]

Ha! PAC with a PAC12 sized beat down on HL.

[Katy Lied]

I think that Ute fans are pretty unsettled with their PAC12 standing. They know they haven't proven anything yet, and while they lord it over any non-PAC12 team, they secretly know deep down inside that they don't really belong yet. They also know they didn't do anything to deserve the invite except be the non-BYU team. They get the obligatory pats on the head from fans of other Pac12 teams, none of whom can bother themselves to stir up any real competitive juices for Utah, the runt on the edge of the litter praying for any kind of validation or even desultory notice from the big dogs.

This is why when Utah beat Stanford, it was hardly noticed, and when it was noticed, it was put down to inadequate preparation by the Cardinal, not to any prowess by Utah. While Utah prints out WeGotItDone tshirts to celebrate. Yeah that's going to convince everybody that you've been here before. But squeeze out every last drop of that victory in your desperate race to establish credibility before the Pac12 wakes up and realizes that inviting Utah was a bonehead move.

This is why despite AD Hill's (and the PAC12's) statement that Colorado is now Utah's travel partner and rival, Ute fans just can't bring themselves to start a rivalry with the other runt of the litter. You can't spout vitriol about Colorado because ummm, they look just like you. Two socially inept outcasts standing on the edge of the cool kids group, each studiously ignoring the other in hopes they can claw their way to some semblance of credibility with the popular crowd.

Just leave BYU behind. Quit following their current BeYeUndefeated campaign and denigrating all of their victories. Quit responding to BYU fans' claims that they have a good team. Cause the opposite of like isn't hate, it's disinterest.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Ha! PAC with a PAC12 sized beat down on HL.

Complete with an incomprehensible sentence (since edited)! As a loyal descendant of Carbon High I would never even attempt to beat down a Dino, but gentle correction among brothers is always appropriate.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Whoa. I dig this new sassy KL.

[Topper]

I think that Ute fans are pretty unsettled with their PAC12 standing. They know they haven't proven anything yet, and while they lord it over any non-PAC12 team, they secretly know deep down inside that they don't really belong yet. They also know they didn't do anything to deserve the invite except be the non-BYU team. They get the obligatory pats on the head from fans of other Pac12 teams, none of whom can bother themselves to stir up any real competitive juices for Utah, the runt on the edge of the litter praying for any kind of validation or even desultory notice from the big dogs.

This is why when Utah beat Stanford, it was hardly noticed, and when it was noticed, it was put down to inadequate preparation by the Cardinal, not to any prowess by Utah. While Utah prints out WeGotItDone tshirts to celebrate. Yeah that's going to convince everybody that you've been here before. But squeeze out every last drop of that victory in your desperate race to establish credibility before the Pac12 wakes up and realizes that inviting Utah was a bonehead move.

This is why despite AD Hill's (and the PAC12's) statement that Colorado is now Utah's travel partner and rival, Ute fans just can't bring themselves to start a rivalry with the other runt of the litter. You can't spout vitriol about Colorado because ummm, they look just like you. Two socially inept outcasts standing on the edge of the cool kids group, each studiously ignoring the other in hopes they can claw their way to some semblance of credibility with the popular crowd.

Just leave BYU behind. Quit following their current BeYeUndefeated campaign and denigrating all of their victories. Quit responding to BYU fans' claims that they have a good team. Cause the opposite of like isn't hate, it's disinterest.

Very nice essay, KL. I really only follow Utah in passing as I do any other college team. For example, I don't know who Utah plays next. I wonder how many Utah fans don't know BYU plays Virginia next.

[Flystripper]

I don't drink. For those that do, please drink for me. Inept play calling, Kessler looking terrible in the pocket, defense looked gassed and o line looking really green right now. Even the song girls sweaters didn't get wet in the rain.

the only thing to cheer me up this evening have been those nostalgic Hans and Franz commercials. And the dodgers beating the giants by 40 runs.

I had you covered

[Color Me Badd Fan]

In the country of Sassyland, KL is the mayor of its capital, Sassy City. KL lives in the sassiest building in Sassy City and in her spare time she's the captain of the boat, the SS Sassy.

[The_Douger]

For sure. Same reason they added Colorado.

So cute the Utes think their good play for six years is what "earned" them a spot.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

So cute the Utes think their good play for six years is what "earned" them a spot.

I guess Boise earned a spot too. Of course media market and butts in seats also count. But the rubber really met the road when political considerations were taken into account. Utah was good enough and acceptable while BYU was better but not acceptable. They're in denial if they don't admit this.

[TripletDaddy]

I think that Ute fans are pretty unsettled with their PAC12 standing. They know they haven't proven anything yet, and while they lord it over any non-PAC12 team, they secretly know deep down inside that they don't really belong yet. They also know they didn't do anything to deserve the invite except be the non-BYU team. They get the obligatory pats on the head from fans of other Pac12 teams, none of whom can bother themselves to stir up any real competitive juices for Utah, the runt on the edge of the litter praying for any kind of validation or even desultory notice from the big dogs.

This is why when Utah beat Stanford, it was hardly noticed, and when it was noticed, it was put down to inadequate preparation by the Cardinal, not to any prowess by Utah. While Utah prints out WeGotItDone tshirts to celebrate. Yeah that's going to convince everybody that you've been here before. But squeeze out every last drop of that victory in your desperate race to establish credibility before the Pac12 wakes up and realizes that inviting Utah was a bonehead move.

This is why despite AD Hill's (and the PAC12's) statement that Colorado is now Utah's travel partner and rival, Ute fans just can't bring themselves to start a rivalry with the other runt of the litter. You can't spout vitriol about Colorado because ummm, they look just like you. Two socially inept outcasts standing on the edge of the cool kids group, each studiously ignoring the other in hopes they can claw their way to some semblance of credibility with the popular crowd.

Just leave BYU behind. Quit following their current BeYeUndefeated campaign and denigrating all of their victories. Quit responding to BYU fans' claims that they have a good team. Cause the opposite of like isn't hate, it's disinterest.

I love you.

[The_Tick]

KL lives in. 50% Ute household. As far as I am concerned...case closed.

[TripletDaddy]

KL lives in. 50% Ute household. As far as I am concerned...case closed.

What was the case?

[The_Tick]

What was the case?

Was Hot Lunch right or wrong.

[myboynoah]

I had you covered

This is why CS is so awesome. People care and step up when others are in need.

[TheBYUGuy]

Arkansas State player plays dead against Miami on a fake punt. I have no idea what the rationale is.


This gif is too short, but there is another one that shows a different angle. After the player drops dead and lays there for a second or two, he starts to get up. Meanwhile, the fake punt is a pass that Miami picks off. So as soon as the guy stands up, he gets blown up by a Miami player now blocking after the interception.

Bizarre.