Another (Statistically) Historic Day for BYU

by Layton on Nov 21, 2009 8:15 PM PST Comment 3 comments

Hopefully all of you had a chance to see one of BYU's best performances of the season, a game which Bronco called the hardest hitting game he's ever heard at BYU (literally speaking on the loudness of the tackles), as the Cougars got to the Falcons early on their way to an impressive 38-21 stomping, improving to 9-2.

There were a few plays that really either changed the momentum of the game or simply kept it in BYU's favor, but the one that sticks out most to me was a timely pass break up by Brian Logan on a deep ball on third down. Air Force was driving, and the game was still undecided at 24-7, but Logan made a perfect play against a 10-foot receiver (looked that tall against Brian) and stymied the drive.

On to history: Max Hall became BYU's all-time leader in career wins (30), and passed Steve Young for second on the list of career touchdown passes (86). Good for Max, but it's tough to see any of Detmer's records fall...

Harvey Unga rushed his way into the record books, in both total carries and yards (3,268)--a remarkable feat considering the aforementioned records by Hall. I'm really worried about Harvey's ankle heading into the Utah game; he'll need to carry the offense at times and create the much-needed balance...

Overall, BYU has to be really happy with the effort and intensity they played with today, especially heading into the most heated week of the season.

I, for one, really (really, really, really) do not like the Utes or their fans. I'm not one of those guys who can cheer for them because "it's good for the conference." Sorry, can't do it. I didn't root for them in the Fiesta Bowl in '04 and I didn't last year in the Sugar Bowl. Can't stand 'em! This is one of my favorite weeks of the year, and if BYU plays Saturday like they did today, they should handle the Utes...I'm hoping at least.

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Good game

I loved the ferocity and passion the Cougars showed going up 24-0. I do wish we would play with this kind of energy and purpose all-game, every game. I see that passion in TCU and Boise State – always playing to prove something.

We gave up on that passion at 24-0 and it almost came back to bite us. However, this is nitpicking, I guess. The Cougs played well and kudos to Maxy for getting Thirty. Quite the accomplishment. I wish he would have fought that D-lineman – now that would have been a battle!

by heyjoe! on Nov 22, 2009 2:41 PM PST reply actions

I'm pissed I missed the game!

At least I was able to here Wrubell call it though. I’m impressed with our stats though, stats spread out between a lot of guys.

I’m with you Layton, I’ve been watching BYU football since I was a toddler and there is not another team in all of sports that I loathe more than the Utes . Growing up in SoCal we had to go to the church and watch the games via satellite, just a couple of us die hards spending our Saturday mornings (whens the last time we played a 10 am game by the way?) watching the white and blue play. I love BYU football.

Do not be mistaken, it is not by default that I despise the Utes, I hate everything about them. My wife’s brothers are among those who have not remained true to BYU and like Judas himself have chosen to fall to the dark side. I question their loyalty to either team… how can you go from one rival to the other? You don’t see Yankees convert to Red Sox, or visa versa. But I would guess that is the case with probably half of the frUte nation… those who fell away when Crowten destroyed the program. BYU football is not for the weak or faint of heart. I’m glad they’re frUtes, it just gives me more of a reason not to see them:) I suspect they’ll try to come back when Utah falls back into the abyss and their BCS wins are remembered as nothing more than a couple bowl games.Outside of the title game that’s all that every other bowl game is, insignificant to the title. Let’s not forget, all they have claim to is 2nd place last year… still not an NC.

by vaughnzipper on Nov 22, 2009 10:20 PM PST reply actions 1 recs