Catching Up

This blog has been dormant for quite some time… I’d be surprised if anyone still reads it. I have been so busy with school this semester that I haven’t had time to update it. Lucky for you (if there is a “you”), I have some down-time at work today, and I left my Business Law book at home. So, without any further ado, a recap of Utah’s season thus far:

August 30 – @ Michigan: Utah Wins 25-23

Highlights:

• Utah beat Michigan and broke into the Top 25
• Matt Asiata

Lowlights:

• Utah BARELY beat Michigan after letting a substantial lead dwindle in the second half
  Utah’s final possession, in the red-zone (for my full opinion on this, read here)

September 6 – vs. UNLV: Utah Wins 42-21

Highlights:

• Avenging our embarrassing loss from last season
• Matt Asiata THROWING a touchdown pass
• Brian Johnson’s 60+ yard rushing touchdown

Lowlights:

• UNLV’s first drive – it looked like Frank Summers might run all over us again
• The offense had a lousy first half

September 13 – @ Utah State: Utah Wins 58-10

Highlights:

• Blow-out victory
• Matt Asiata taking direct snaps (this almost guarantees the Utes a 6+ yard gain, often even more)

Lowlights:

• Punt returns! A botched punt return gave USU their only touchdown of the game. Subsequent punt returns weren’t any better

September 20 – @ Air Force: Utah Wins 30-23

Highlights:

• Beating our toughest opponent so far this season
• Getting a Safety – this is always a sign that the defense is doing a great job.
• Darrell Mack – 101 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns -- Mack is back!
• Holding Air Force to 53 rushing yards. Anytime you can shut-down the running game against Air Force, you will win. Period.

Lowlights:

• TURNOVERS! Brian Johnson had some struggles, but the O-Line is also responsible. They need to protect him better, and he needs to be smart enough to get rid of the ball when protection breaks down.
• Sakoda missing 2 field-goals. I don’t know if this has EVER happened in his career. I don’t blame him though. The offense put him in a terrible position for both of them, and he was kicking into a crazy wind. He’s still the man.

Utah is sitting at # 17 in the nation right now, and they remain undefeated so far. We’re off to our best start since the legendary 2004 season. I hope we can keep it up.