11-22-2006, 11:32 PM
Depleted? Depleted? You MUST be un-informed.
Going into the Wyoming game, BYU's defense was ranked 11th in the country. If you are not aware, we are only losing TWO starters on defense, and only the loss of one (Cameron Jensen) will be felt. We will return 9 starters, and a dozen guys who have playing experience, not to mention guys coming off missions.
On Offense is probably what you are referring to us maybe being depleted. We will lose John Beck, Johnny Harline, Curtis Brown, Jake Kuresa, and Nate Meikle. Those are all significant contributors that have made BYU have the second best Offensive numbers in the country, with the first four of them likely going on to the NFL. BUT, we have almost the entire O-line back, and our receivers, plus we gain Austin Collie (MWC Freshmen of the year, and freshmen All-american in 2004) back from a mission. We also have a couple of big time tight ends that will be replacing Johnny Harline. We get FUI and Tonga back next year, along with a lot of other strong back-ups. Every position is stacked with talent AND starting experience. Only at QB is there a question. And only a question of who will start,, as there are a number of competitive guys in there. Yes it is a significant position, but with the guys surrounding him, I know whomever wins the role, will be good enough to make BYU a competitor for their second straight Conference championship.
We might not put up the record numbers next year, like we have all this year,, but we will be A LOT deeper on both sides of the ball.
By no means will we be "depleated". And you are ignoring the fact that we have DOMINATED the Mountain West Conf. this year, winning on average by 30 points. That is a VERY respectable stat, and cannot be ignored, whether you're a rival fan or not.
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]Hey polokid,, it's rivalry week... I ain't starting nothing buddy,, just like you said,, it's the week where the most trash is and SHOULD be talked. That's what's so fun about college football.[cool]
I can't wait for all the games on Saturday. Going fishing on Friday so I can take in the best Saturday of the entire college football season!
Having said all of this,,, it seems like whomever is NOT supposed to win the BYU/Utah game,, always finds a way to win. I will admit, although I believe BYU will eventually win, they will have to play REALLY well to beat an always talented and fired up Utah squad.
Go Cougars!
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Going into the Wyoming game, BYU's defense was ranked 11th in the country. If you are not aware, we are only losing TWO starters on defense, and only the loss of one (Cameron Jensen) will be felt. We will return 9 starters, and a dozen guys who have playing experience, not to mention guys coming off missions.
On Offense is probably what you are referring to us maybe being depleted. We will lose John Beck, Johnny Harline, Curtis Brown, Jake Kuresa, and Nate Meikle. Those are all significant contributors that have made BYU have the second best Offensive numbers in the country, with the first four of them likely going on to the NFL. BUT, we have almost the entire O-line back, and our receivers, plus we gain Austin Collie (MWC Freshmen of the year, and freshmen All-american in 2004) back from a mission. We also have a couple of big time tight ends that will be replacing Johnny Harline. We get FUI and Tonga back next year, along with a lot of other strong back-ups. Every position is stacked with talent AND starting experience. Only at QB is there a question. And only a question of who will start,, as there are a number of competitive guys in there. Yes it is a significant position, but with the guys surrounding him, I know whomever wins the role, will be good enough to make BYU a competitor for their second straight Conference championship.
We might not put up the record numbers next year, like we have all this year,, but we will be A LOT deeper on both sides of the ball.
By no means will we be "depleated". And you are ignoring the fact that we have DOMINATED the Mountain West Conf. this year, winning on average by 30 points. That is a VERY respectable stat, and cannot be ignored, whether you're a rival fan or not.
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]Hey polokid,, it's rivalry week... I ain't starting nothing buddy,, just like you said,, it's the week where the most trash is and SHOULD be talked. That's what's so fun about college football.[cool] I can't wait for all the games on Saturday. Going fishing on Friday so I can take in the best Saturday of the entire college football season!
Having said all of this,,, it seems like whomever is NOT supposed to win the BYU/Utah game,, always finds a way to win. I will admit, although I believe BYU will eventually win, they will have to play REALLY well to beat an always talented and fired up Utah squad.
Go Cougars!
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