I think this team could be better than the ‘09 FSU team that throttled us.

Sep 17, 2021
1:57:22pm

Captain Rex All-American

As Obi-Wan Kenobi wisely said, “we must be cautious.”

These guys are going to come in ready to beat a ranked team on the road. I hope we’re up for the task Saturday!

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My take: Arizona St is overrated…

Samurai Jack

9/17/21 5:58am

Emotional let down concerns me. We were hyper focused against Yewtah.

RealityCheck

9/17/21 6:01am

It's not uncommon for teams to sandbag against much lesser opponents.

Corn Pop

9/17/21 6:05am

The passing game broke 200 against Arizona

Cougs'16

9/17/21 7:42am

Not to mention they have Herm Edwards who has a lot of coaching experience. I

civilcoug

9/17/21 9:53am

Time to break out and use the tight ends

SwimmingWithSharks

9/17/21 1:17pm

I wish I had your optimism

5150man

9/17/21 6:15am

I think the LES atmosphere was a huge shock

MojosDojo

9/17/21 6:52am

ASU has been practicing indoors with loud pumped in noise all week.

JOPE

9/17/21 12:32pm

Good move. Bet Yewtah wishes they had done that

MojosDojo

9/17/21 1:23pm

Utah was practicing with noise pumped in as well.

greatbam

9/17/21 1:32pm

Their QB had a solid freshman year - 205/338 2943 yards, 8.3 avg 17 TDs & 2 Ints

Blue Ridge

9/17/21 6:20am

I hope you’re right, but last week was only the second time Kalani beat a P5 by

ldssdl

9/17/21 6:20am

ASU is packed with upperclassmen with quite a bit of experience.

brazilcoug

9/17/21 6:21am

If he can't successfully throw the ball (he hasn't much yet), his legs

SinkingQuffa

9/17/21 7:12am

Also first time on the road for asu this year. Haven’t played in front of a

LaserCoug

9/17/21 6:42am

ASU guys, again last night, say this is their most talented team in 20+ years

BYUfan92

9/17/21 6:44am

20 returning starters, almost all juniors and seniors. Recipe for a great team.

The Y's Insider

9/17/21 6:55am

I don't put any stock into returning starters when they only played 4 games LY

moknowssports

9/17/21 8:18am

Discounting the other years, too?

The Y's Insider

9/17/21 8:40am

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cougfromcali

9/17/21 9:24am

Good analysis that's been lacking on here. How does the Todd guy fit into this?

jrifkin48

9/17/21 6:57am

When you have relatively comparable players, it’s always the team that has

Refugee

9/17/21 7:00am

SDSU scored more vs UA. Also Weber St scored almost as much as BYU did.

Bobmarleyjr

9/17/21 7:13am

The problem is they provide some match-up challenges for us. Not the least of

deljdc

9/17/21 7:22am

I would prefer for Lopini to take the bulk of the reps this week

Captain Rex

9/17/21 8:00am

Why give AZ State locker room board material right here on CougarBoard?

BYUFootballRocks1

9/17/21 8:14am

ASU is in major trouble if it needs fan board smack as its motivation.

BYUlv

9/17/21 10:15am

Herm Edwards is a GREAT football coach. They have upgraded athletes. Tough game.

grosven

9/17/21 8:28am

IF we can contain RBs and their QB I like our chances

DazeofBlue

9/17/21 8:34am

I agree with this...

canndyman

9/17/21 10:44am

I like this take and hope it happens.

Benfica1

9/17/21 9:04am

I agree, but mobile QBs are all the rage for a reason. They win games. If we can

zerome4sooners

9/17/21 9:05am

They beat Utah almost every year

Rhubarb

9/17/21 9:12am

ASU plays to the level of competition. Expect a close game. They have players with ability and athleticism.

Turnpike Lane

9/17/21 9:15am

I think it will be close. Hoping for a comfortable win but it will be tough.

IdahoCoug12

9/17/21 9:29am

My take is that we often overestimate our ability to:

BringYourUltimate

9/17/21 9:44am

I am very concerned about emotional let down

BYUvermont

9/17/21 11:28am

That’s hilarious. I just put the same prediction last night.

Robbinoburrito

9/17/21 12:28pm

ASU is pumped for this game,

JOPE

9/17/21 12:29pm

I think this team could be better than the ‘09 FSU team that throttled us.

Captain Rex

9/17/21 1:57pm

If BYUs lines are better and AZs QB can’t throw under

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