Max Hall leads BYU to a win as the Cougars barely defeat Colorado State 45-41.
I’m wondering if any of you had the same feeling as I did when I was watching the BYU game versus CSU. My feeling was that I was watching an old WAC game from the 80′s, and 90′s (sorry, but I don’t mention 70′s because I don’t go back that far, age wise). While I was in this state of confusion, I kept on hitting the info button on my remote to see if I had accidentally turned it to the BYU channel during one of their classic game replays. But to my disappointment, I was on the right channel. I kept thinking to myself that there should be a warning that maybe states,”please do not adjust your television sets, BYU’s defense is really this bad.” Come on, giving up 41 points to Colorado State?? Really!?? I chalked up BYU’s last laughable game (against UNLV) as a hangover from the TCU embarrassment. BYU can’t blame this on a hangover from the TCU game, plainly enough, their defense stunk up Fort Collins, and I heard it’s cow country, so go figure.
Let me just quickly address the defense because, like I said before, I am beginning to sound like a broken record, and I just can’t take typing the same thing over and over again. I guess there is always the copy and paste option, but another day, another time. First off, the defensive back…..as I previously stated, I was under the impression from an interview of former Couger, Quinn Gooch, that the DB’s themselves decide how far off they play a receiver. Now I am beginning to doubt that. As Cougar DB, Bradley was lining up on a CSU receiver, he was only giving them about a 4 to 5 yard bumper. What caught my eye was when Bradley glanced over to the sidelines, shook his head, and backed up 5 more yards. Thus giving us the typical BYU bumper on any opposing WR. Hey, we’re not going to let you beat us long, but we’ll keep on giving you first downs thus prolonging the drive and inevitable resulting TD, because heck, we can’t stop anything. Unless there is under a minute left to play, then we play just hard enough to win the game….resulting in heart attacks for all of our fans.
I am sorry people, but I just keep having flash backs to the WAC days because that’s how a majority of BYU defenses played. Remember how we would cover it up: “Oh, BYU’s a second half team.” Now it’s a flip of a coin on when they are going to show up. Ok, I am done ranting on the defense. I feel like I just went through a few rounds with George Foreman, pre-grill days.
The Offense showed up for the most part, minus a few mishaps. First, the 3 and out right off the bat really bugged me. Also the interception peeved me, but that was also the receiver’s fault, so I’ll let Hall pass on that. Another interesting thing was brought up by color commentator, Todd Christiansen. He stated that Unga always follows Vakapuna when he is carrying the ball. So for all opposing defenses, just look where Vakapuna is going and you’ll probably find Unga with the ball. Now for the life of me, I hope they change this–I know they have heard of diversion plays.
On the plus side, Max Hall had another great day going 28-35 for 389 yard, 5 TDs, and 1 INT. He had some great passes, but still once in a while he was too confident in his arm and threw into double coverage, but an all-around good game. Then there is Austin Collie who had 156 yards receiving on 9 catches for 3 TDs. The one-handed catch for a 58 yard touchdown,–just amazing! His other two touchdowns came in the first half, which is also amazing. Now CSU knows how BYU’s defense feels. Also I would like to say:”Welcome back, Dennis Pitta!” He had 12 catches for 175 yards, and two touchdowns. His first touchdown for 23 yards where his literally had his helmet knocked off was just as spectacular as Collie’s one-hander. Thanks for your play Pitta, we really needed you. As much as I razzed Unga, he still had a good game as he rushed for a game high of 133 yard on 24 carries for 1 TD. Nothing personal Unga, still have much love for you.
Well as much as I was negative, I am still very happy that BYU won–I just wish they would do it in better fashion. As stressed and as loud as I get while watching their games, I will still be there in front of the tube every Saturday . I just won’t tell the doctor, he told me to take the most stressful thing out of my life. Not watching BYU football?? THAT will never happen. Go Cougars!
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