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5 thoughts on Utah's Sugar Bowl win over Alabama
Foxnews ^ | January 3, 2009, 2:52 AM EST | CollegeFootballNews.com Pete Fiutak

Posted on 01/03/2009 12:25:39 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach

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Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer were impressed.....
1 posted on 01/03/2009 12:25:39 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Utah beat Alabama because Alabama thought they could just show up and automatically get a W. Injuries along the OL didn’t help.

Typical media overreaction.


2 posted on 01/03/2009 12:28:17 PM PST by Terpfen (Ain't over yet, folks. Those 2004 Senate gains are up for grabs in 2 years.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

I’m a diehard Gator fan, and I’m glad we did not have to play them last night. Not sure who I’d vote for iff’n I had a vote. Those Utes looked good.


3 posted on 01/03/2009 12:30:00 PM PST by ExpatGator (Extending logic since 1961.)
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A playoff system is the only way to determine the best team this year. Anything less, is mythical.


4 posted on 01/03/2009 12:30:29 PM PST by Comparative Advantage
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To: Comparative Advantage

It’s college football. It’s automatically second-rate ball compared to the NFL. Playoffs won’t help or hurt.


5 posted on 01/03/2009 12:32:11 PM PST by Terpfen (Ain't over yet, folks. Those 2004 Senate gains are up for grabs in 2 years.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Well, they played up to their potential this year, and I give them their due, but Florida, Oklahoma, and probably Texas would slap ‘em dizzy like a redheaded step-child. Top 10? Sure.


6 posted on 01/03/2009 12:32:37 PM PST by Dysart (Socialism=Vomit Carnage)
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To: ExpatGator

I spend some time at Utah....good school ...but Basketball was the big news when I studied there....


7 posted on 01/03/2009 12:33:12 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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"Utah has to be ranked ahead of USC (on the deserve factor, although I still think USC wins easily on a neutral field)"

Plenty of people (including me) thought that 'Bama was going to easily win over the Utes. I think there are four teams that, depending on the day could beat the other three - FL, UT, USC and Texas.

It is a crying shame that there isn't a playoff system. Utah proved that they deserve at least a share of the National Championship.

8 posted on 01/03/2009 12:33:24 PM PST by Big_Monkey
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To: Terpfen
Typical media overreaction.

Based on what I saw last night, I think if Utah and Alabama both bring their "A game", the Utes still win. That was a dominant win. I think the three best teams in the country (in order) are USC, Florida and Utah.

9 posted on 01/03/2009 12:34:08 PM PST by NittanyLion
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I would put USC up against Cincinnati, Cleveland or Detroit on any given Sunday and give points.


10 posted on 01/03/2009 12:35:26 PM PST by Corporate Law (Palin/Jindal 2012)
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“Well, they played up to their potential this year, and I give them their due, but Florida, Oklahoma, and probably Texas would slap ‘em dizzy like a redheaded step-child. Top 10? Sure.”

Interesting theory. Loved to know for sure on the field.


11 posted on 01/03/2009 12:36:01 PM PST by Comparative Advantage
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Utah got some good information from Urban Meyer on how to whip Bama. I’m a diehard SEC gal, but Utah was very impressive.


12 posted on 01/03/2009 12:36:18 PM PST by JustaDumbBlonde (America: Home of the Free Because of the Brave)
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To: Terpfen

wow, thats a silly thing to say.


13 posted on 01/03/2009 12:37:09 PM PST by VaRepublican (I would propagate taglines but I don't know how.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

I hope we have a split championship again this year, whether its with Utah or USC winning the AP. Probably won’t happen though.


14 posted on 01/03/2009 12:37:13 PM PST by Zack Attack
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The BCS conferences remind me of the Ivy League crowd in DC.


15 posted on 01/03/2009 12:37:59 PM PST by Comparative Advantage
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

I think Utah could be competitive with any team in the country, and that includes even my Gators, and I would think their former head coach would even agree with me.


16 posted on 01/03/2009 12:39:45 PM PST by dfwgator (I hate Illinois Marxists)
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Ever see an Oklahoma game this year...they are awesome!


17 posted on 01/03/2009 12:44:09 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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The announcers were the only bad thing about the game. I always put them on mute. It seems like they have more announcers than players. The Utes earned the win injuries or not.
18 posted on 01/03/2009 12:44:43 PM PST by Big Horn (Rebuild the GOP to a conservative party)
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To: NittanyLion

Apparently Bama fans are whining because they think Urban Meyer gave Utah some tips on how to play Bama.


19 posted on 01/03/2009 12:46:12 PM PST by dfwgator (I hate Illinois Marxists)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

“Ever see an Oklahoma game this year...they are awesome!”

Have they played a team with a real defense yet?

Is there any Big 12 team in the Top 20 in team defense this year? The Big 12 is an exciting offensive conference, though.


20 posted on 01/03/2009 12:47:18 PM PST by Comparative Advantage
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