So the Holy War... It's a big deal. The BYU and Utah rivalry is ranked number 7 among college football rivalries.
Wikipedia even has their own "Holy War (Utah vs. BYU)" page, you can find it here.
This is the last game that will be played at the U until at least 2016. Next year it's in Provo and then there will be a 2 year hiatus.
My mom and dad got us some awesome tickets and we were pretty darn close to the field. 20th row to be exact which is amazing in the HUGE stadium.
Things truly got interesting when there were 8 seconds left in the game. BYU had a chance to tie it up and go into overtime or even a chance to win it with a touchdown.
51 yards to go. They threw the ball and it was incomplete. With no time left on the clock the Utes stormed the field. Victory #1.
The ref then decided that oh no, there was one second on the clock when the ball hit the ground. Clear the field, everybody off.
Storm the field take #1 |
BYU then decides to try making a 51 yard field goal. The kick was blocked but then a BYU player picked it up and advanced it. But still no score so the Utes stormed the field again. Victory #2.
The ref throws a flag. The play was "still live" when the fans stormed the field. Unsportsmanlike conduct. Clear the field, everybody off.
Storm the field take #2 |
With a 15 yard penalty. The Cougars get a third try. This time only 36 yards to goal. They attempt another field goal in hopes of tying it up. I swear the ball was in the air for a good 30 seconds as we waited to see if it was going to make it. It appears to be good but then... oh wait.... CLINK! It hits the upper left side and bounces back. Victory #3.
Storm the field for REAL. Please note the guy jumping for joy! |
Coach Whitt said, "We should be 4-1, we won that game 3 times."
Couldn't agree more.
Needless to say
A UTAH MAN AM I! GO UTES!
You had awesome seats!! Esp for such a good game!
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