6th place and going to the Veg: BYU vs Utah bowl game thread.

[The_Douger]

Defense wins games. Not a bad strategy in general.

It's not, considering they have had such an issue getting a quality QB in there. With the discontinuity on offense and always changing coordinators, it's probably what I would do as well.

[The_Douger]

I don't think mediocre is too much to ask from the Utes offense. The reason that I'm not asking for a good offense is because I expect Utah to keep loading up on the defensive side of the ball.

You might be seeing the same at BYU with Sitake.

Maybe, but BYU doesn't have problems recruiting QBs like Utah has. New group of guys though, so we'll see.

[il Padrino Ute]

Didn't Williams pretty much equal or surpass Booker's average production in the game(s) he started?

Starting rushing stats were pretty similar, but Booker was also one of the leading receivers on the team, with most of his catches being as the hot receiver. Williams was ineffective as a receiver.

My point still stands. Booker made Utah's offensive line look better than they are.

[Jeff Lebowski]

It's not, considering they have had such an issue getting a quality QB in there. With the discontinuity on offense and always changing coordinators, it's probably what I would do as well.

Who won the game on Saturday? How did they win it?
Who won seven of the last ten rivalry games?

[imanihonjin]

I want to see a picture of Linehan after that dirty Ute cheap shot. The slow mo on TV was funny as he was lying face down with his hands extended up in a wtf position.

[il Padrino Ute]

Why is that? You saying the offense sputtered because Booker was missing shows how dumb you are.

No, Utah's offense was better when Booker played. That you don't recognize it shows how little you know about Utah's season.

[imanihonjin]

No, Utah's offense was better when Booker played. That you don't recognize it shows how little you know about Utah's season.

Based on what I saw on Saturday, it certainly couldn't have been any worse with Booker.

[MartyFunkhouser]

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[Flystripper]

BYU doesn't have a problem recruiting QBs, but you also have to have the coaching to make them successful. Anae doesn't get nearly the credit he deserves with putting in a system to maximize BYU's QBs. Beck got better with Anae's system and became really damn good after struggling. Max Hall stepped in without even a hitch.

Jake Heaps shows some promise as a freshman QB. He improved over the season. Anae is gone and BYU has a clusterfuck at QB for the 2 seasons he is gone.

Anae comes back and has a great talent in Taysom Hill. He installs a system that maximizes his skill and talent. Hill has a good season in 2013. 2014 Hill is incredible and gets hurt. What does Anae do? He brings in a pocket passer, adapts the system, and has success with with Christian Stewart.

2015. He losses his QB again and Mangum shows promise and plays well in Anae's system.

I'd be really disappointed to be losing Anae if I was a BYU fan. Since Lavell Edwards left, you have had struggles with QB with the exception of when Dr. Bob was there and Doman's senior year.

Completely agree regarding Anae. If he were a bit more likable I think he would have been the HC. BYU fans that complain about Anae are usually dead wrong.

[il Padrino Ute]

Based on what I saw on Saturday, it certainly couldn't have been any worse with Booker.

I agree it couldn't have been worse, but I can say with confidence that it would have been better.

[The_Douger]

BYU doesn't have a problem recruiting QBs, but you also have to have the coaching to make them successful. Anae doesn't get nearly the credit he deserves with putting in a system to maximize BYU's QBs. Beck got better with Anae's system and became really damn good after struggling. Max Hall stepped in without even a hitch.

Jake Heaps shows some promise as a freshman QB. He improved over the season. Anae is gone and BYU has a clusterfuck at QB for the 2 seasons he is gone.

Anae comes back and has a great talent in Taysom Hill. He installs a system that maximizes his skill and talent. Hill has a good season in 2013. 2014 Hill is incredible and gets hurt. What does Anae do? He brings in a pocket passer, adapts the system, and has success with with Christian Stewart.

2015. He losses his QB again and Mangum shows promise and plays well in Anae's system.

I'd be really disappointed to be losing Anae if I was a BYU fan. Since Lavell Edwards left, you have had struggles with QB with the exception of when Dr. Bob was there and Doman's senior year.

Look, I like Anae as well. Ideally it would be best if Sitake was able to somehow retain him. You mention his strengths, Utah has always been able to take advantage of his weaknesses. He's not a schemer. He wants you to do your assignment and beat your man, and he values execution over changing what he wants to do.

I like him and wish he'd have liked to stay but I understand why he wasn't considered for HC.

[Donuthole]

[kccougar]

I relieved myself after the game, and then I felt much better.

[myboynoah]

uofutah has upped its standards, so only two more chances to get the spelling correct.

[wally]

Who won the game on Saturday? How did they win it?
Who won seven of the last ten rivalry games?

I prefer ten out of the last thirteen rivalry games, but that is just me.