The game is never closer than the score shows. Don't overthink it.

Oct 16, 2024
6:53:38am

IronPotato All-American

We're not trying to score stats, we score points. The second half started and the game was over after 2 turnovers and points off those turnovers. Turnovers override most stats. Points override them all.

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IronPotato

Previous username: Ajardine
Bio page: IronPotato
Joined: Sep 27, 2014
Last login: Oct 16, 2024
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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

Even with the score I think the ESPN win probably went up pre vs post drive

ABCoug

6:01am

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

The game is never closer than the score shows. Don't overthink it.

IronPotato

6:53am

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

Seriously look at the final score. That is the stat that matters

TADOW

9:33am

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

BYU has done better in every single game than they were expected to. And are 5-0

squidmark

6:25am

6-0

RGGeemer

6:38am

6-0

IdahoCoug

6:39am

Were you one of those in 2020or 2021 saying defense was ok because winning?

Bobmarleyjr

9:04am

Maybe you haven’t noticed, but most teams in the top 12 have a LOSS

NYC and Japan

7:59am

Wait, so 5 or 6 minutes is more important than the other 55 minutes of game?

Spiff

8:32am

No, it's not. I'm just pointing out that BYU offense is good, not great. They

CT98

8:58am

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

Who are these "better" teams you are anticipating that we will play vs who we have already played and beat?

airwolf

9:25am

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

#10

RGGeemer

6:40am

Which power rankings? Most power rankings have BYU higher than the polls at 13

NYC and Japan

8:03am

I wish BYU could be a top 11 team that loses to teams like Northern Illinois. That would show how good we are.

Spiff

8:36am

The posting history here is kinda cringy in a sourpuss kinda way (for Cougs)

Brandoblueblood

7:58am

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.

IdahoCoug

12:50am

An analysis and conclusion that is ludicrous.

Jasbo

5:14am

This has gotta be the worst take of the week so far! Yikes!

Roko's Basilisk

6:48am

Who cares? The game was basically over.

IronPotato

6:50am

There's always "that guy."

RedSox

7:50am

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