Q: Two non-BCS teams are in the AP top ten. This early in the season, is that significant? Why?
Teams like No. 7 BYU and No. 10 Boise St. continue to benefit from BCS busters of the past; however, what is more important than what has happened in the past is that these programs, along with others, continue to produce high quality football teams year after year. Teams that continue to compete with, and beat teams "where they play BIG BOY football" (as I heard a radio host from Alabama say the week before the tide was rolled by the Utes in the '09 sugarbowl).
Q: Utah dropped one spot to No. 18 after a sluggish win over San Jose State. Was Saturday's game against San Jose State an indication of Utah's season, or was it a one-game lapse?
Andy's Answer: On saturday against SJSU the Utes looked a little bit like the Utes of the 90's under coach Ron Mcbride. Those of you who don't know what I mean, let me explain. Though coach mcbride did tremendous things for the Ute program and helped shape the Utah-BYU rivalry into the blood bath it is today, his teams struggled with consistency and would often make the mistake of overlooking lesser opponents, just like on Saturday.
The Utes did not seem to have the desire to show up and play against the Spartans. The daunting task of traveling to take on the Oregon Ducks seemed to be weighing on the Ute minds, at least offensively. Luckily the defense showed up to play most of the game and ultimately won the game for Utah. Had the defense not shown up, the up and coming spartans may have pulled off the upset.
It is too early to tell if this is a sign of things to come; however, after this week's matchup in Eugene we will figure out what type of season and team Kyle Whittingham has to work with.
For more of Andy's insights, check back often as we continue to update the blog.
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