Most players get beat by execution or lack of. Speed is only a factor if both do their job right. But, somehow Utes fans seem to think their players are just so much more talented. Why does Utah so often recruit the same players as BYU. Both teams get their share. But, for some reason the ones Utah get are so superior? Must be the Red goggles.
And no, it the DB is faster it doesn't do much good if the guys fakes him out or if the defenders turns the wrong way. Most players interfere because the receiver beat them with a move, not flat out speed.