Honestly, though, the game ended 17-10, and just seeing the final score doesn't really explain a few things about the game. I think this was the best matched Utah vs. BYU game in years. BYU's statistics (twice as many passing and rushing yards) really show that they played the better game and should have clearly been the winners, not just the almost heart-broken losers. There were no touchdowns until the final quarter of the game (ridiculous on the part of both teams). Utah's march down the field to score their touchdown was very well executed. The fact that I think BYU's offense could have stopped them several times doesn't detract from the fact that they came the whole length of the field to score.
As much as I loved (and went hoarse shouting because of) the miraculous 4th and 18 pass from the Cougar's own 16 yard line, I can't believe the Cougars let themselves get into such a dangerous position to begin with. . . . All in all, I'm ecstatic that BYU won (and will be playing UCLA in a rematch in the Las Vegas Bowl game). But like, last year's game, a solid thumping of the Utes would make us all happier than bringing us down into the dregs of despair before coming back to win. Enjoy the photos (that mean's you Kara and Melissa).
The field, some 60 seconds after the game ends.
Two minutes after game end.
Seven minutes after game end.
Good times were had by all (or at least 90% of the crowd anyway).
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go cougs! and i think i can see spencer, benny, and me in those pictures - yes, all three of us rushed the field and had a great time!
i see brad too--he was there with his family. i played the good wife and let him use their one extra ticket. he hadn't been to a game since 2003 and wasn't able to watch the games last year because of his job. i'm pretty sure the cougars won just for him.
great photos, rich! this was a good game, but i still think last year was a little more exciting. and nice that we get a rematch with UCLA, but also kind of annoying. They're what, 6-6? if we don't beat them, we don't deserve attention from the BCS.
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