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Utes 2011 Football Discussion

prodigy said:
Agreed completely, kind of left the game with a 'meh' feeling about our performance. a 3 point 2nd half vs. Montana State just isn't good any way you think about it.

The only notable thing to get excited about was John White, he was as good as advertised
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Yea white looked good.
 
I'm not sure if Utah's going to be any good this year, they did look like they had some huge holes, but I think we'll know at SC. They'll be up for that game and they'll be showing as much of the playbook as they have. It seemed like you guys were just playing kind of ho hum, though Montana State did seem to be quite a bit better than your average cake walk game. We'll know if your corner backs are any good with Barkley throwing at them. We'll know if your O-line can pass protect by how they play against against SC's front line guys.

I don't know that I would redshirt Langi after all now. It seems like your ground game might be your best weapon this year, and he would be a better #2 option than Vakapuna I think. Might be worth going through the growing pains with him right now.
 
Happy with the win of course and maybe it's because I was already concerned over the O-Line but IMO they were the most disappointing part of the game for me. I understand the first game of the season, understand it's a new OC with a new offense, I understand it's not wanting to show too much for USC and even understand (but don't like) that it looked like they letup a little after going up 24-0. I just don't think the O-Line was as dominate as they should've been especially on passing plays, now some of that is Wynn and he is my 2nd biggest issue watching the game last night, hopefully they get things straightened by next week or it could get ugly.

Oh yes and I realize the starting LT Cullen wasn't dressed but still, the only positive I can think is with all the minor injuries all across the O-Line is it will give a little experience across the depth (two's and three's).
 
Langi played on Special Teams, obviously that should end any discussion about reshirting. IMO I think thats the right call. White looked amazing last night and I think he's going to be a bright spot but I was really bummed out by Vakapuna. Dude showed nothing out there. They'll need Langi this year before it's all said and done. In fact, with how horrid Wynn looked, they'll probably need as many RB's to step up as they can get. I don't think there's any "major" problems on this team with the exception of Wynn. Too bad that if your QB is your biggest problem, it can derail your entire season.

Not feeling very good right now about the next few weeks........
 
Duck Rodgers said:
I'm not sure if Utah's going to be any good this year, they did look like they had some huge holes, but I think we'll know at SC. They'll be up for that game and they'll be showing as much of the playbook as they have. It seemed like you guys were just playing kind of ho hum, though Montana State did seem to be quite a bit better than your average cake walk game. We'll know if your corner backs are any good with Barkley throwing at them. We'll know if your O-line can pass protect by how they play against against SC's front line guys.

I don't know that I would redshirt Langi after all now. It seems like your ground game might be your best weapon this year, and he would be a better #2 option than Vakapuna I think. Might be worth going through the growing pains with him right now.
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Exactly, I don't know how to feel about this team until the USC game. Even if we won this game by 5 Td's it wouldn't really make me worry less about next weeks game. I do worry a lot about Wynn, he missed a lot of practice and it showed in the first game. I think he does have the physical ability but I question his mental ability. We do need Wynn at his very best next week because USC's talent will put points on the board against us. Vakapuna showed to me he break some tackles but I don't really see what else he brings to the table, Langi or maybe even Thretton should challenge for that No.2 spot.
 
tragic note...
Wife of Utah football player dies in car accident

SALT LAKE CIY (ABC 4 Sports) - The Utah football team is reeling today after learning that teammate Ron Tongaonevai’s wife Janelle died in a car accident last night in West Valley City. The accident occurred at 10:30 p.m., about an hour and a half after the conclusion of Utah’s game against Montana State.

“Our hearts go out to Ron and families and friends on both sides of the marriage for the tragic loss of his wife Janelle,” said Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. “This is a devastating loss for everyone involved in our program. Our players and staff are grieving for Ron and our top priority is to give him our support.”

A team tribute and funeral plans are in the works and will be announced later. The team will hold meetings and watch film of its MSU game today as planned, although as Whittingham said, “All of our thoughts and prayers are with Ron, and it’s very difficult to concentrate on anything else.”

Tongaonevai, a junior defensive lineman from West Valley City, and Janelle were married in the summer of 2010.
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They showed that blocked punt on PTI yesterday I know I always enjoy seeing the U getting any attention on ESPN.

Also I don't usually watch much college sports outside of the U but I kept finding myself flipping back to that TCU vs. Baylor game last night, wow what a good game. Can't decide if TCU played poorly or if Baylor is actually good this year, well even though Baylor tried to blow the game with several bone headed personal fouls.
 
jazzman12 said:
It's USC week suckas!
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Barkley looked really good yesterday, not so much the whole team. Can your secondary handle 40 + passing attempts?

Just checked gametimes. BYU/Texas and Utah/USC are only a half hour apart. Not cool. I was going to watch both of them fully.
 
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