Rivalry History
If you are a Utah native you of all people should know that the BYU vs. Utah rivalry isn't something to take lightly. Ever since 1896, these two schools have gone at it in hopes to have bragging rights for the next year until they meet again. This year played out just like every other holy war (trash talking, bets, family feuds, mormon jokes, and "unclassy" comments) but this year would be the last time played in Rice Eccles Stadium for at least 2 years so this truly was war.
Pregaming
As a Utah fan living in Provo, I did everything in my power to get a ticket into the MUSS. As the week began, the heat started to rise and the trash talking began. With Utah recently losing to the Aggies and with a team full of backups, BYU fans were maybe a little bit over confident in what was to come.
As I was talking to a BYU fan he said: "BYU might be the better team, but Utah always plays better in the rivalry. This statement was absolutely true when the Utes and Cougars matched up on Saturday.
The Game
The energy at the stadium was unreal for any fan. As I made my way to my seat and the game began the pressure started to kick in. The Utes started the game very strong with the first touch down of the game. As soon as BYU got the ball, Riley Nelson dropped the ball after a low snap and the Utes were feeling confident.
As the game went on I started to tune out and enjoy myself as well as people watch all the crazy college MUSS fans. Until about 1 minute left in the game. When the Cougars got the ball and headed down the field, the nerves set in. 3 points was enough to tie the game up at 24. BYU had about 8 seconds left when the ball was thrown incomplete with .1 second left.
Well, The MUSS didn't know this and rushed the field (yes I was one of them and the wall was 12 feet high). As we all got escorted back onto the sideline, we were all very optomistic still. I didn't even see the blocked kick when everyone started pushing to get onto the field. When the refs called "15 yards due to the crowd rushing the field before the play ended", my heart sank. This would be an easy field goal and the game would easily go into overtime. Wrong. The ball hit the post. According to many BYU fans "God made the ball hit the field goal post not allowing it to go in because overtime would force BYU to play at midnight which would make it sunday".
The game ended 3 crowd rushes later with Jon Hays in a crowd surf as Falslev cried on the field. Until next year BYU, where we will meet for the last time in Provo.
Key Players and Upsets
UTAH
Jon Hays: Stepped in as the starting QB and played an awesome game and was almost flawless.
Dres Anderson: 39 yard touchdown pass that brought the Utes ahead 24-7.
Star Lotulele and Trevor Reilly: Both put a lot of pressure on Riley Nelson and the BYU offense.
BYU
Cody Hoffman: 120 yards and 1 touchdown.
Michael Alisa: Although he struggled on some plays, he had 56 yards for BYU.
Kyle Van Noy: Kept Utahs wide recievers from being open.
UPSET OF THE GAME: Justin Sorenson BYU kicker.
Hottest Players (because I am a girl):
Michael Alisa: Polynesian and an RM? Yes please.
Cody Hoffman: Mochaaa
Harvey Langi: Oh wait he's on a mission now.
Kyle Whittingham: the older the better right?
Memorable Pictures:
Pictures from:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Hate-BYU/208682474693
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http://byucougars.com/roster/m-football
