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KD's Framily said:
"Get over it"? Christ, seriously? If you don't like your opinion being challenged, then don't post it on an internet message board.
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Sorry, I didn't realize this was life or death with you. I promise to keep it all sunshine and roses if you'll promise to keep taking your meds.

Like I said, if an ugly win over an undefeated ranked opponent is enough to remove a team from the conversation, then no team should be in the conversation.
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That's not what you said.

Anywho... after having some time to decompress, it was a good win over a tough Cal team (their defense played much better than advertised and Goff is really good, 5 INTS notwithstanding.)

Our defense won the game for us, holding the Bear Raid to 24 points. They got a tiny bit of help from Lawler, but they forced 5 of the 6 turnovers on a team that hangs its hat on winning the turnover battle.

And Booker, of course, was lights out.

And now that all the tension has dissipated, I've let down my guard a bit and I'm willing to admit that I was a little hard on Utah right after the game. That's just how I am. Maybe it is pessimism, but I like to tell myself it's guarded optimism.

If Travis can find a groove, I think we can be as good as anyone, at this point.
 
It's a tough mind switch. We've been in the MWC where you have to win, win big, and do it with style so people will notice you.

In the MWC, you were lucky to have three games that anyone cared about.

Not anymore. The schedule is too tough. We play 8-10 nationally relevant games. You have to survive.

Alabama beat Arkansas by one point last year. All that matters was they won.

Same with us. Look at our schedule: Cal, ASU, USC. That is BRUTAL. There are MAYBE 5 teams that go 2-1 vs those three teams one right after another. I'm not sure anyone would go 3-0 vs those three teams scheduled how we have them scheduled.

Look at Cal's schedule. It is unreal. They could realistically end the year 1-6. If Cal goes 4-3 over their last 7, they should end the year ranked.

It's crazy how that is.

I think as we are in the PAC-12 longer, we will be less disappointed after games like last night.

Here's something crazy to consider:

We are hard on Utah after last night's win.

The national perception of Utah went UP, and it wouldn't shock me to see Utah jump into the top 3 after last night's win.
 
Good win.

Booker is a beast, reminds me of Pierre Thomas.

The defense is really good, especially the front 7.

Wilson is a ****ing scrub.

Cal's offensive line is garbage.

Utah is going to lose because o Wilson. Just 0 chance this team goes undefeated with that bad of a QB.
 
green said:
It's a tough mind switch. We've been in the MWC where you have to win, win big, and do it with style so people will notice you.

In the MWC, you were lucky to have three games that anyone cared about.

Not anymore. The schedule is too tough. We play 8-10 nationally relevant games. You have to survive.

Alabama beat Arkansas by one point last year. All that matters was they won.

Same with us. Look at our schedule: Cal, ASU, USC. That is BRUTAL. There are MAYBE 5 teams that go 2-1 vs those three teams one right after another. I'm not sure anyone would go 3-0 vs those three teams scheduled how we have them scheduled.

Look at Cal's schedule. It is unreal. They could realistically end the year 1-6. If Cal goes 4-3 over their last 7, they should end the year ranked.

It's crazy how that is.

I think as we are in the PAC-12 longer, we will be less disappointed after games like last night.

Here's something crazy to consider:

We are hard on Utah after last night's win.

The national perception of Utah went UP, and it wouldn't shock me to see Utah jump into the top 3 after last night's win.
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Great post.
 
Thee jazz fan said:
Let's also not forget that Utah was in control for most of the game and led for most of it. And if not fore a long play on a screen pass late in the first half, this game isn't even in jeopardy.
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And if it wasn't for a Cal WR dropping a TD and a Cal WR dropping a first down in the red zone that directly led to a INT?

I wouldn't say either team controlled this game. Way too many TO's to say anyone was in control. Both teams had 0 control the entire game.
 
Wilson's arm just isn't consistent enough. I think his form makes it hard to be accurate on a consistent basis. Really the only true weakness for this team.
 
Cal suffered the fate of a ****ty offensive line. You can have the most dominant skill position players in the world, but if your line sucks, you can only do so much.
 
King Cy said:
And if it wasn't for a Cal WR dropping a TD and a Cal WR dropping a first down in the red zone that directly led to a INT?

I wouldn't say either team controlled this game. Way too many TO's to say anyone was in control. Both teams had 0 control the entire game.
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See yourself out of the Conversation please. Honestly don't care what the trolls think. Plus there's a 99% chance your trying to steer the pot in every which direction.

Cy, I'm not Whitechocolate


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Thee jazz fan said:
See yourself out of the Conversation please. Honestly don't care what the trolls think. Plus there's a 99% chance your trying to steer the pot in every which direction.

Cy, I'm not Whitechocolate


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That's not trolling, that what happened. I said Utah played great, but let's not act like Cal's WR didnt drop some huge passes that would have led directly to points and dropped a pass that ended up in a Utah's CB's hands.

To say anyone had control in a mistake laden affair is ridiculous. Utah nearly lost on a game winning drive from Cal, that doesn't scream control to me.
 
Utah won the game in the second half thanks to a great run game and making plays on defense Utah for the most part controlled the second half. I will agree the first half was pretty chaotic.


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Also, one of Utah's CB got away with targeting very early in the game. I'm not 100% on the rules, but I've seen players thrown out for less.
 
Thee jazz fan said:
Utah won the game in the second half thanks to a great run game and making plays on defense Utah for the most part controlled the second half. I will agree the first half was pretty chaotic.


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Cal outscored Utah 7-6 in the 2nd half.

All props to Utah's defense and stuff, but damn Utah walked away with one. Travis Wilson did his best to lose the game for Booker and the defense.

Let's not sit here and act like Cal is a great team. They have 0 quality wins, havent won a ranked game in ages, and were 5-7 last year.
 
I would probably give Utah the #1 ranking this week.

They will quickly lose it to LSU and A&M though. Both those teams will leap-frog Utah if they win this upcoming week.

LSU plays Florida and A&M plays Bama.
 
Regardless of what u think. Utah was in control of the second half. Utah ran their game plan to perfection in the second half. Cal is known for having an explosive offense. Holding them to 7 points in the second half is hella good. Only hiccup was the Booker fumble. Coach Whit did exactly what I thought he would in the second half. Playing fairly conservative and make it almost impossible for Cal to score enough points.

I will say the Utes got extremely lucky they had a penalty on that fake punt attempt. That was a stupid play call if anything, and the way Booker was running they should've just let him run if they were hellbent on not giving Goff the ball at that point.


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King Cy said:
Cal suffered the fate of a ****ty offensive line. You can have the most dominant skill position players in the world, but if your line sucks, you can only do so much.
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I don't think that's fair to Cal players. Yes they were outmatched but it was by one of the best D-lines in cfb. Pease has definitely added even more intelligence to an already disciplined line.

Michigan's line caught some flack after their game here (Link) which I thought was nuts. They played great imo they just had a tough opponent.


Don't get me wrong I think that Cal's line is average but look for them to 'bounce back' in the coming weeks.
 
♪alt13 said:
I don't think that's fair to Cal players. Yes they were outmatched but it was by one of the best D-lines in cfb. Pease has definitely added even more intelligence to an already disciplined line.

Michigan's line caught some flack after their game here which I thought was nuts. They played great imo they just had a tough opponent.

Don't get me wrong I think that Cal's line is average but look for them to 'bounce back' in the coming weeks.
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Sure, Utah does seem to have some very good D-Line players, but there were snaps where linemen where getting to Goff practically unimpeded (and not like a screen pass or anything). It seemed like nearly every snap he had pressure.

Watching Cal was almost a carbon-copy version of watching Miss St. this year with the offensive line play. It wouldn't be such a huge deal if Cal had more discipline to rushing the ball (which they were rushing fairly well). It always felt like Cal was panicking in the 2nd half trying to score too quickly when they could have been more methodical with running plays to take pressure off Goff.
 
King Cy said:
I would probably give Utah the #1 ranking this week.

They will quickly lose it to LSU and A&M though. Both those teams will leap-frog Utah if they win this upcoming week.

LSU plays Florida and A&M plays Bama.
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What about baylor doe?
 
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