D-Will finally gets the well deserved credit...

Ladies and Gentlemen, you are looking at the long awaited all-star selection from the Utah Jazz. Deron has proved over the past few years that he is one of, if not the very best PG in the NBA. His numbers just keep getting better and better with each passing year. He has been "snubbed" the past two years in the All-Star Weekend festivities (the skills challenge doesn't count). Although some believe that CP3 is a better all-around PG, Deron has proved time and time again that he has a very good argument that he is #1. Every time these two go face-to-face, D-Will dominates. That is the best way to put it. It's no competition: he is stronger, faster, and a better teammate than CP3. There is nothing better than to watch "D" stomp the competition every time he walks onto the court. Definitely in the top 5 in the NBA of the funnest players to watch. Congrats Deron!!!

What a game.....

What a game! BYU almost snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, but in the end...the Cougs prevailed. What else could any BYU/Utah fan hope for? Overtime in the Holy War? Even though Utah lost, their fans can't complain about this game. It was an epic battle throughout the entire 60 minutes of football. Although, it did come down to this:

Nothing else can be said except - Go Nebraska! Beat Texas in the Big 12 Championship so that TCU will get into the National Title game and make our conference look amazing!!! I am now a HUGE Horned Frog fan...at least until the bowls are over.

Utah vs TCU

While this was the scene in last year's game against TCU, I believe the roles will be reversed on Saturday in Fort Worth. Utah has absolutely no chance of beating this Horned Frog squad. They are too fast, too strong, and too talented. With the Utes struggling agains Air Force and Wyoming, it will be enjoyable for me to watch them lose on Saturday.

Now I didn't always feel like this. I was once cheering for Utah to go undefeated so that when, that's right I said WHEN, we beat them in 3 weeks it would look even better. Now, with only a Vegas Bowl as a possibility, I just hope they lose...I know it's kinda mean, but I don't like Utah.

Jazz Season Begins...

With the Cougars and the Utes both having a tough season (even though Utah has only lost 1 game, just wait until the TCU game), it's now time to take a peek into the Utah Jazz season so far. With another loss to add to the record, the Jazz have started the 2009-2010 Season with an amazing 1-3 record. With the San Antonio Spurs coming into town tomorrow night, that record could turn into 1-4. What is going on? Sure, last season didn't start off well with Deron not being able to play for a couple weeks. Then after he returned, Boozer was "injured" for a few months and that was basically what stopped our playoff run. Too many games missed was our problem last year. What is going on this year?
1. Deron isn't as aggressive as he needs to be if we really want to contend in the West. Put the ball on the hardwood and take 'em to the hole!!! Nobody can stop him if he gets on a roll. Deron is one of the top 8 or 10 scorers in the NBA. He can score whenever he wants to...he just needs to do it!

2. Boozer needs to "bang" more down low. DUNK THE BALL!!!!! If I was 6'9" I would dunk over everyone in the NBA.

3. CJ and Korver are still out. When they return, that will be a big boost. First of all, AK will be able to come off the bench where he is much more productive. When "Pretty Boy" Korver is back it will give us even more outside threat along with Memo, D-Will, and AK.

I have a hard time watching the Jazz this year. We almost choked away the Clippers game and that would have made us 0-4. What a start. If we don't start competing with the playoff teams out West, there is no hope for the season. Come on Jazz, don't break my heart again.........

ESPN Here We Come...

So last night I scored 4 tickets (won them on the radio) to the big game on Saturday against TCU. If you haven't heard yet, ESPN College Gameday will be in Provo for the game of the week. Watch for us - we'll be making a sign...Oh ya, GO COUGS!!!!!

(18)BYU vs SDSU

Since it has been a few weeks since I have posted, let me just pick up and run with this. This (picture on the left) is what I expect a lot of tomorrow. The Aztecs shouldn't be able to move the ball at all if the Cougar defense plays half as well as they should.

Let me just cover a few issues since my last post (No excuses for not posting...just laziness):

1. The performance against Utah State was one of the most pathetic college football performances that I can remember watching........ever! I know we won, but that was boring-like I wanted to poke my eyes out rather than watching that game. Ya, it was that bad.

2. The game last Saturday against UNLV was also boring, but not as pathetic. We man-handled the Rebels as we should have. Go Cougs!

3. Why can't Riley Nelson be our new starting QB? I am liking how he moves and throws the ball more and more with his increasing playing time. He should be our "secret weapon" that we use to beat TCU.

Overall, this season has been great (except for the slip up against FSU). I expect the Cougs to run the table in their remaining 6 games. The D needs to keep being "tuff" and their offense needs to give Nelson a chance to play more. Especially since he won't get to play much once Jake Heaps steps onto the field in Provo.

(7) BYU vs Florida State - Another Test

This truly was a game that was BYU vs itself. Don't get me wrong, Florida State is a good football team. BYU just made them look a ton better than they actually are. There was nothing we could do to stop their offense. That was surprising because of how our defense played the first two games of the season. Just doesn't make sense. That defense looked like the defense of the past. After we completely pounded OU and Tulane, it seemed as BYU was now a powerhouse on defense. Why couldn't we keep that up?

Now the offense.........we actually looked like the same team we have this season with our offense clicking with everyone -- at least for the first half. The second half is a different story. This is an actual picture that was taken from Saturday's game vs Florida State:

Like that "deer in the headlights" look on Hall's face? Their first drive out of halftime he threw a pick that was returned for a TD. That's when I knew the game was over. I just don't know how much longer I can stand watching Max Hall choke in big games. Yes, he did play well against OU, but that was the first time I have ever seen him play well in a big game. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm getting sick of it....