Rivalry Week

It is September and we already have the Holy War in Utah. Since both Utah and BYU are not in the conference any more they have to play in off times and this year was in September. It really weird to see them both playing each other so soon in the season and not on rivalry week like very one else. It is so weird that they are playing so early because there is not really big talk on either side. Usually they have a lot of trash talk and such but this year since its still early and nothing on the line they dont care to talk. Besides both offenses are really not doing so hot that its nothing to talk about. So I am excited to see how the game ends up. The best part of tomorrows game will be my Brother in law going to the game. This will be his first collegetic game ever. What a way to start his college football game watching. He tried to tell me that watching my lil brother little league game is the same as any college football game. We just laughed, I just hope the game is going to be as good as we have been making it up to be. Being a Utah student but a BYU fan I am not sure which way to root. I am going to wear a BYU shirt or sweatshirt with my blue Utah Utes hat. I know its kinda weird but I have to root for both sides. One side I grow up with and grow to love. On the other side I pay 3600 dollars a semester to get an education so I have to be parcial to that school as well. Let the best side win, just keeping my fingers cross for the team down south. After this week its back to rooting for both sides. Too bad the rivarly will be over before we know it for good. That will be a sad day.

9.11 never forgotten

10 years have passed since the tragic day of 9.11.01 happened. I was really surprised that after 10 years that people still remember where they were on that day. It was posted of Face book and all over twitter. Its one of those memories that will never be forgotten and engraved into out hearts and souls. For me, I was on my mission for only about two weeks. I had gone to the mission office to get materials. They had a TV on and as the second plane hit the second tower I was there to witness it live. That a change that made for everyone. It was scary for Alaska because people where concerned that they would try and attack the pipe line up there. Luckily, nothing ever did happen.

Now after 1o tears they are saying our kids will learn about it from history and books. Its crazy to think that something this big happened while I was alive and is now being taught. I am so old! The TV stations had a lot of good programs on about that day and the new memorial they are building is really cool. The picture above shows that very memorial at night over New York.


As for this picture, these are the gloves and cleats that NFL players got from Reebok's to remember 9.11. However it was said that players who wore these in their game would most likely receive a fine from the NFL. I think one player put it best on his twitter page when he said something to the fact that if they (the NFL) does fine him, it will be money well spent. About two hours later and I am sure a lot of angry fans, the NFL came out saying any players that want to wear the gear could and would not be fined. Every player should have been wearing them but not everyone did. I respect all the players that wore them. I was also impressed with allot of the coaches that wore special NYFD hats that gave their support to those who served and protected those people in the tragic event. It was a really great day of remembrance and respect for those who were part of that tragic day.

Finally Independent

So BYU started there season as an Independent team and they have had all ups and down over the first two games. In the Ole Miss game they really came out on defense and really made a statement about what kind of Stout defense BYU will have this year. As for the offense, well let just say spring ball did not get all the rust out. They really need to get settled in the game and come together as a group. They ended up winning by a defense fumble recovery returned by the player who cause the fumble. It was a pretty good end to a well fought game. I really couldn't believe they came back to win by one (14-13).

As for the next week again Texas, it was much like the week before. The defense was just a power house that stopped everything. The offense was a little better but they are just not comfortable with the whole new offense. I am not sure if its the play calling or the offense executing the plan. We will just have to see how the rest of the season plays out. BYU ended up losing 17-16 and even though it was a tough loss they show the nation that they can play with the big dawgs. The Longhorns are one of those teams that they can get some credit from.

With them coming home and playing there opener against Utah should be interesting. To win, BYU will have to really step up there offense and well there defense. I am not too worried about that at all. That side of the ball will come ready to play.