Forcing long drives at that point guaranteed a win.

Oct 15, 2024
11:56:58pm

Mtbcoug Contributor

I know is frustrating for fans, but a long drive, even if OKst scores, resulted in a win. The only thing that could have derailed the cougars at that point was a quick strike touchdown.

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Just rewatching the AZ game and man, BYU struggled in the last 6 minutes of the

CT98

Oct 15, 9:48pm

When you are up by that much you are happy to give up long time consuming drives

cougarfann888

Oct 15, 9:50pm

Yeah I remember when they milked a ton of the 3rd qtr for a field goal I thought

YOHONOMOTO

Oct 15, 10:34pm

Forcing long drives at that point guaranteed a win.

Mtbcoug

Oct 15, 11:56pm

BYU had a 6 play 75 yard TD drive which scored with 5 minutes left in the game. It put the game away.

Indy Coug

Oct 15, 9:50pm

It took them like 18 plays to get a field goal. We had a good drive to knock

NYCougz

Oct 15, 9:52pm

You're right, the last 5 minutes of the game BYU seemed to struggle stopping AZ

CT98

Oct 15, 10:23pm

Percentage of yards available is a better stat. BYU had short fields from

BYU '80

Oct 15, 10:26pm

Hmm. I feel like the coaches were just trying to prevent big plays. Went to the

bornbyu93

3:51am

Not sure if you’re serious but I was at the game

I'mBatman

Oct 15, 9:55pm

He had a stretch where he couldnt complete anything. Targeting Lassiter a lot. Hard to watch. Seemingly easy throws too.

Haysom Till

Oct 15, 9:56pm

He actually said the same thing and apologized to Lassiter in the press conferen

Blue Heart

Oct 15, 11:47pm

Lassiter should’ve caught the crossing route

puntersarepeople

Oct 15, 11:58pm

Yeah that underneath the middle stuff was open a lot...but I have to imagine

UNLVcougar

Oct 15, 10:03pm

Yes, the box score reveals some uneasy stats that shows the game was closer

CT98

Oct 15, 10:25pm

Lots of garbage time yards and byu basically had three short fields

BYU '80

Oct 15, 10:28pm

Reverse or tic?

gmoney7

Oct 15, 9:56pm

BYU wasn't playing aggressive defense at the end. They knew they were up 3

cougarfan84

Oct 15, 10:00pm

Their long FG drive actually reduced their odds of winning according to ESPN

Salami Karate

Oct 15, 10:08pm

Several coaching changes are needed right? 😂😂😂.

TADOW

Oct 15, 10:13pm

No, I've always loved Sitake unlike many on here. Look at the box stats of the

CT98

Oct 15, 10:28pm

You know we were playing a lot of 3rd stringers on their last td drive right?

RGGeemer

Oct 15, 10:35pm

Garbage time

Judge Judy

Oct 15, 10:53pm

True, but I believe those last 5 or 6 minutes are a microcosm of the season at

CT98

Oct 15, 11:48pm

This post is peak CougarBoard

Born2Fish

Oct 15, 11:11pm

You know, numbers are a funny thing.... stubborn little devils aren't they? BYU

CT98

Oct 15, 11:42pm

Can’t tell if this is supposed to be a joke or not.

yapacoug

Oct 15, 11:41pm

Why is BYU not even in the power rankings? I want BYU to have a more dominating

CT98

Oct 15, 11:44pm

I think you have an narrative that you’re just searching for validation on

KYU

12:31am

This coming from the guy who thought Jojo Phillips didn't play Saturday.

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