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Final - Utah 40 Wyo 7
7 - 0! The Utes second team defense finish off the game strong stopping a Wyoming drive just inside the 30 yard line.
Although the Utes offense only scored 7 points in the final half, it was a much better effort. They preserved the win, and didn't make mistakes in the face of a brutal wind.
7:47 4th Quarter Utah 34 Wyo 7
And there goes the shut out!
While it was against some of the Utes 2nd team defensive unit, the Cowboys do get there first scoring drive of the game going 80 yards in 7 plays. (No onside kick to follow.)
Prior to the drive, Louie Sakoda booted a career long 81-yard punt (wind aided)).
End of 3rd Utah 34 Wyo 0
The Utes are currently working on the 3rd Wyoming QB, as Sween, Crum, and now Chris Stutzriem are all taking there shots, without any success.
Utes offense for the quarter was very conservative, and justifiably so. They were driving into the wind for the entire quarter. When I say wind, I mean enough that we can feel the press box sway with the gusts. Not looking for a lot of throwing the ball down field in those conditions.
8:30 3rd Quarter Utes 34 Wyo 0
Too easy.
Nice play call by Andy Ludwig, with everyone expecting the quick pass that has been run a couple of times today, Freddie Brown gets wide open streaking down the field for a 41-yard gain. The very next play, Brian Johnson hits Asiata for a TD.
The Utes are going to coast to a win here. The only thing left is wheather or not they will preserve the shutout for the second straight year.
Still questions continue to pop up about the Ute offense. Why do they look so good in short spurts (Final drive against AF. Final 2:11 against OSU. Last drive here.), but for the majority of the time struggle to move the ball. A undefeated record masks the deficiencies, but at some point it will come back to haunt them.
Halftime - Utes 27 Wyo 0
First things first, and it has nothing to do with football. The Wyoming Marching Band’s Halftime performance is an ode to “Guitar Hero.” Not sure why that is funny to me, it just is. Scott Garrard is disappointed that they didn’t play “Slow Ride.” I hope you may laugh too.
Finally an offensive touchdown, as Matt Assiata punched it in from 3 yards out on a 3rd and Goal.
While the Utes have a 27 - 0 lead, they have only out gained the Cowboys by 17 yards (128 - 111). And Wyoming has out gained the Utes throw the air 50 - 37.
Corbin Louks is the Utes leading rusher with 33 yards, and has been the catalyst for much of the Ute offensive success late in the half.
While wind (and it is as bad or worse than it looks on TV), and being conservative with a big lead can be used as reasons why the offense has been unsuccessful, I’m not sure that I’d buy either one. This has become a trend over the past couple of games.
3:00 2nd Quarter - Utah 20 Wyo 0
Ute defense/special teams 20
Ute offense 0
Aiona Key, is responsible for the latest score after blocking a punt and returning it for a score.
Then as Wyoming was driving, Derrick Shelby tips a pass that is intercepted by a helmetless Greg Newman.
In the last two drives it has been almost 50/50 plays with Brian Johnson at QB, and plays with either Louks or Asiata taking snaps. I’m not saying, I’m just saying. (Utes now 0 - 7 on 3rd downs)
10:30 2nd Quarter - Utah 13 Wyo 0
The Utes have now started drives 3 times inside Cowboy territory, and all they have to show for it is 2 Sakoda field goals.
Corbin Louks comes in and in two plays moves the Utes 12 yards down field. In comparison to the 38 1st quarter yards total by Utah’s offense, that’s a major success. The first play was a 9-yard pass, which would constitute the longest play from scrimmage by the Utes today.
At this point, I think it is safe to say that the offense has problems. If you can’t move the ball against Wyoming (no matter how conservative you are being) something needs to change.
End of First Quarter - Utah 10 Wyo 0
All Utah defense with a little Louie Sakoda mixed in. The Smith pick 6 is the only TD on the board, and Sakoda tacked on a 50 yard field goal. But it has been Sakoda’s punts that have twiced pinned the Cowboys inside the 10 yard line that has helped keep the Cowboys on their own side of the field.
The Ute offense is struggling. 0 - 4 on 3rd downs, and unable to score touchdowns twice when starting a drive inside Wyoming territory. The blitz continue to baffle the Utes as twice on third down the Cowboys blitzed and twice the result was an incomplete pass. (The Utes are now 0 - 5 on 3rd downs.)
6:47 1st Quarter - Utah 7 Wyo 0
Three Wyoming drives and already two turnovers by the Cowboys. The first a pick 6 by Sean Smith (Paul Kruger caused Sween to overthrow pass on bootleg, Smith picks it). Then a fumble recovered by Robert Johnson giving the Utes the ball on the Wyoming 42.
However the Utes offense continues to struggle, as they have yet to get 1st down. Brian Johnson has been sacked 1 and has yet to complete a pass.
Yes, Ute fans. That should worry you.
PREGAME NOTES -
Welcome to scenic and sunny Laramie, Wyoming where the Utes will look to make it 7 - 0 on the season. Right now the weather is nice. It’s a balmy 35 degrees and sunny. There are storms approaching on every side, but supposedly they are going to hold off until after the game. (Makes the drive home fun.)
There is only one question when looking at this game. Is this the game?
You know, the game where the Utes come out flat, and never really get their footing. That one game they have every year where the struggle or loose to a team they should beat.
The reason you ask this question is because of all the motivation surrounding the game. Make no bones about it. The Cowboys fans, players, and coaches all remember the onside kick and 50 - 0 beating they took last year. So there will be an initial surge of emotion early. If the Utes keep it close or come out of the first quarter or so with a lead, the question then turns to, “By how many?”.
Things to watch for -
- Brian Johnson and if he can keep the ball secure. He has 10 of the 12 Ute turnovers on the season.
- The Utes dominate the ground game. The focus will be to shut down the Cowboy rushing attack. And in turn, can they run it up on the ground on Wyoming.
Final - Utah 40 Wyo 7
7 - 0! The Utes second team defense finish off the game strong stopping a Wyoming drive just inside the 30 yard line.
Although the Utes offense only scored 7 points in the final half, it was a much better effort. They preserved the win, and didn't make mistakes in the face of a brutal wind.
7:47 4th Quarter Utah 34 Wyo 7
And there goes the shut out!
While it was against some of the Utes 2nd team defensive unit, the Cowboys do get there first scoring drive of the game going 80 yards in 7 plays. (No onside kick to follow.)
Prior to the drive, Louie Sakoda booted a career long 81-yard punt (wind aided)).
End of 3rd Utah 34 Wyo 0
The Utes are currently working on the 3rd Wyoming QB, as Sween, Crum, and now Chris Stutzriem are all taking there shots, without any success.
Utes offense for the quarter was very conservative, and justifiably so. They were driving into the wind for the entire quarter. When I say wind, I mean enough that we can feel the press box sway with the gusts. Not looking for a lot of throwing the ball down field in those conditions.
8:30 3rd Quarter Utes 34 Wyo 0
Too easy.
Nice play call by Andy Ludwig, with everyone expecting the quick pass that has been run a couple of times today, Freddie Brown gets wide open streaking down the field for a 41-yard gain. The very next play, Brian Johnson hits Asiata for a TD.
The Utes are going to coast to a win here. The only thing left is wheather or not they will preserve the shutout for the second straight year.
Still questions continue to pop up about the Ute offense. Why do they look so good in short spurts (Final drive against AF. Final 2:11 against OSU. Last drive here.), but for the majority of the time struggle to move the ball. A undefeated record masks the deficiencies, but at some point it will come back to haunt them.
Halftime - Utes 27 Wyo 0
First things first, and it has nothing to do with football. The Wyoming Marching Band’s Halftime performance is an ode to “Guitar Hero.” Not sure why that is funny to me, it just is. Scott Garrard is disappointed that they didn’t play “Slow Ride.” I hope you may laugh too.
Finally an offensive touchdown, as Matt Assiata punched it in from 3 yards out on a 3rd and Goal.
While the Utes have a 27 - 0 lead, they have only out gained the Cowboys by 17 yards (128 - 111). And Wyoming has out gained the Utes throw the air 50 - 37.
Corbin Louks is the Utes leading rusher with 33 yards, and has been the catalyst for much of the Ute offensive success late in the half.
While wind (and it is as bad or worse than it looks on TV), and being conservative with a big lead can be used as reasons why the offense has been unsuccessful, I’m not sure that I’d buy either one. This has become a trend over the past couple of games.
3:00 2nd Quarter - Utah 20 Wyo 0
Ute defense/special teams 20
Ute offense 0
Aiona Key, is responsible for the latest score after blocking a punt and returning it for a score.
Then as Wyoming was driving, Derrick Shelby tips a pass that is intercepted by a helmetless Greg Newman.
In the last two drives it has been almost 50/50 plays with Brian Johnson at QB, and plays with either Louks or Asiata taking snaps. I’m not saying, I’m just saying. (Utes now 0 - 7 on 3rd downs)
10:30 2nd Quarter - Utah 13 Wyo 0
The Utes have now started drives 3 times inside Cowboy territory, and all they have to show for it is 2 Sakoda field goals.
Corbin Louks comes in and in two plays moves the Utes 12 yards down field. In comparison to the 38 1st quarter yards total by Utah’s offense, that’s a major success. The first play was a 9-yard pass, which would constitute the longest play from scrimmage by the Utes today.
At this point, I think it is safe to say that the offense has problems. If you can’t move the ball against Wyoming (no matter how conservative you are being) something needs to change.
End of First Quarter - Utah 10 Wyo 0
All Utah defense with a little Louie Sakoda mixed in. The Smith pick 6 is the only TD on the board, and Sakoda tacked on a 50 yard field goal. But it has been Sakoda’s punts that have twiced pinned the Cowboys inside the 10 yard line that has helped keep the Cowboys on their own side of the field.
The Ute offense is struggling. 0 - 4 on 3rd downs, and unable to score touchdowns twice when starting a drive inside Wyoming territory. The blitz continue to baffle the Utes as twice on third down the Cowboys blitzed and twice the result was an incomplete pass. (The Utes are now 0 - 5 on 3rd downs.)
6:47 1st Quarter - Utah 7 Wyo 0
Three Wyoming drives and already two turnovers by the Cowboys. The first a pick 6 by Sean Smith (Paul Kruger caused Sween to overthrow pass on bootleg, Smith picks it). Then a fumble recovered by Robert Johnson giving the Utes the ball on the Wyoming 42.
However the Utes offense continues to struggle, as they have yet to get 1st down. Brian Johnson has been sacked 1 and has yet to complete a pass.
Yes, Ute fans. That should worry you.
PREGAME NOTES -
Welcome to scenic and sunny Laramie, Wyoming where the Utes will look to make it 7 - 0 on the season. Right now the weather is nice. It’s a balmy 35 degrees and sunny. There are storms approaching on every side, but supposedly they are going to hold off until after the game. (Makes the drive home fun.)
There is only one question when looking at this game. Is this the game?
You know, the game where the Utes come out flat, and never really get their footing. That one game they have every year where the struggle or loose to a team they should beat.
The reason you ask this question is because of all the motivation surrounding the game. Make no bones about it. The Cowboys fans, players, and coaches all remember the onside kick and 50 - 0 beating they took last year. So there will be an initial surge of emotion early. If the Utes keep it close or come out of the first quarter or so with a lead, the question then turns to, “By how many?”.
Things to watch for -
- Brian Johnson and if he can keep the ball secure. He has 10 of the 12 Ute turnovers on the season.
- The Utes dominate the ground game. The focus will be to shut down the Cowboy rushing attack. And in turn, can they run it up on the ground on Wyoming.
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