with other motivational methods. It’s why you hear him talking about people disrespecting Utah and seeming like he believes it even when it’s a real stretch. I think he even talks himself into believing it. That’s why he went for the onside kick against Wyoming up 40-0 in the second half and then, not only wasn’t the least bit sheepish or apologetic, but spoke about holding them accountable.

It’s easy to get angry when thinking about your rival. It’s easy to manufacture a feeling of being disrespected when you’re an underdog. Even though he manages to pull off the disrespected thing when it’s a major stretch sometimes, even he can’t do it all the time.

It’s why he has a lower ceiling than Urban Meyer. (And, incidentally, it’s why he would never have been a good fit at BYU).