Is Utah really, really good?

[NYReb]

Or is Texas A&M really, really bad? I can't decide.

 

A&M is really, really bad. This is a combination of both though. The Utes barring a major breakdown should win the Mtn West again IMO.

sb

 

[ppeter]

A+M can't pass and can't stop the pass. Deadly combination.

I am embarrassed to say I will be losing a tidy sum on them because I darred to follow Phil Steele's "College Play of the Day" and read about his hype of A+M being one of the "surprise" "most improved teams in the country" in his Rag. I have nobody but myself to blame for believing his garbage.

 

[shortbus]

aTm is really, really putting on a how "not to" play defense--more like a how not to give a f&&k about anything at all.

 

[Seymour]

Take this as A&M sucks - the QB is horrible too.

 

[MrTeaser]

The defense is also a total embarrassment

 

[degenerate_gambler]

the aggies main problem last year carried over to this year....absolutely no speed on defense...they were 2 steps behind all nite.

 

[jowens7]

All of this is very very true, but lets give Utah some credit. Alex Smith went 21 of 29 for 359 yrd and 3 TDs. Not to mention 13 rushes for 76 yrds and 2 TDs.

Thats a total of 435 yrds and 5 TDs. A team with a dual threat QB is always gonna be dangerous, and I believe that is exactly what Utah is DANGEROUS. I know there isn't a team in D1 that wants to see them on their schedule. I can't say I was too impressed with the defense, but with an explosive offense like Utah has all you need is a defense that's average. Yes Texas A&m isn't a marquee program right now, but they are in one of the best conferences and in a state that is a big time hot spot for recruits. I have gained respect for Utah and would like to believe this win is credited to their talent and not to the lack there of from A&M.

 

[shortbus]

great post jowens7,

You're right on with your analysis of Smith. He was tremendous tonight, and it wasn't just because aTm's defense sucks.

Utah looked good. I bet against them tonight but they damn sure made a great impression on me. Their offense is solid.

 

[Railbird]

Big 12 is and has always been a sewer, teams from state of texas always overrated anyway, look at Longhorn baseball and their little leauge team this year, they both got pissed on.

 

[FairWarning]

Even the losses are bigger in Texas.

 

[Railbird]

BTW,

Nobody and I mean Nobody in the country could go into Rice Eackles stadium and be favored to beat the UTES in my powerratings.

 

[jowens7]

Nobody? Oklahoma, USC, Miami, LSU, Florida St., Georgia... I would have a hard time not laying my house on the line if one of these weren't the favorite at Utah.

 

[cashflowmatters]

Utah has a great chance to go 13-0, due to a very weak schedule!! Is that guy serious no-one would be favored against the Utes at home, cmon get real! CASH

 

[shortbus]

Railbird,

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Big 12 is and has always been a sewer, teams from state of texas always overrated anyway, look at Longhorn baseball and their little leauge team this year, they both got pissed on. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are you FREAKING INSANE? You must be on some major drugs.