Banker’s Bites

THE HOLY WAR

Forgive the use of the clichéd, inaccurate title, but it's that time of year and its here, so we're going with it.  This game is building up to be one of the biggest, if not THE biggest in the history of the rivalry.  It will be only the second time both teams have been ranked going into this game; the highest rankings to be certain. To get the excitement to a fever pitch, here are some recent memories in the rivalry:

1984

BYU caps off a perfect season 24-14 over the Utes and goes on to win the National Championship

1996

BYU torched the Utes 37-17

2000

In the final game of legendary head coach, LaVell Edwards (in front of a sold out Utah crowd) Brandon Doman reminded all of we Skyline alumni why we were so dominant in the late 90's as he took the ball in for the final score of the game. 34-27. Farewell coach

2001

Cougar fans enjoyed a memorable start to the season, including a 24-21 win over Utah to start the season 12-0 (only to lose the final 2 games.)

2004

I can't in good conscience leave this one out Ute fans. The Cougs were in the mire and muck of a filthy season while the rivals were rolling the competition. Utah won handily, got a Fiesta bowl invite, pounded Pittsburg and finished the season with the notoriety of being the first "BCS Buster"

2005

Unlikely hero, Brett Ratliff engineers a final drive in Provo for a 34-31 win in OT. The heated rivalry steps up here

2006

Harline is still open. 33-31 Click here to relive the glory

2007

4^th and 18 for 49 still ringing fans? 17-10 Here's the big catch

Yewt R' a Pirate!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYAIW_NUSaI

More moronic Utes at it again!! Last time I checked their mascot was a native Utah indian tribe. Well, now they think they're PIRATES!!!!! What's next, Care Bears?

At halftime of one game I had to ask this idiot in person..."What's with the pirate costume?" What a surprise, the brilliant idea (with the ship, don't forget that masterpiece) was drawn up on a NAPKIN, after getting plastered! I'm sorry, but this far out does any stupid thing a BYU fan can be blamed for.

You yewts are hard core fans!!! Too bad you're royally confused. Let me give you a hand. This is NCAA football, not MLB baseball. You don't live in Pittsburg, you live in Utah. You're the freaking UTES, NOT stupid PIRATES. Do you need me to remind you where to pee? No, not in your cup. Of course after the first quarter you wouldn't taste the difference, so go ahead....piss away. No, not on your son either! He might learn some bad habbits. You have shown him so many good ones, why do something stupid like pee on your son? After the game, are you going to set sail to finally get that blasted Peter Pan and Wendy? If you do, don't forget Tinkerbell and her pixy dust. After all, she may be the source of the MAGIC!!! BYU 33 Utah 31 - Again!

Introduction

It is with a solemn heart and a feeling of great honor that I accept this invitation to join this elite group of sports bloggers. I consider myself now duty bound to contribute in a manner befitting the standards already established heretofore on this blog.

So, this being my first post, I find myself in a bit of a quandary. I am associating myself now with sports enthusiasts with the names of Thumbs, Chops, Scuba, and DK Smack and I am only now becoming aware that I lack an appropriate Smack Blog nickname.

Therefore, I need your help loyal followers of the CBAC Smack Blog. I need a good solid nickname for signing my posts. Keep em short, keep em witty, and we’ll go from there.

I look forward to many future opportunities to share thoughts with one another about our shared passion of sports.

Signed,

Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 4:00 pm - Its on!!!

This will be very short and to the point - Its on.

Although BYU will come into the game as the underdog, we all know how most of these games turn out. There nothing but dog fights till the end, no matter which team is "better" than the other. So let the smack begin....

Does anyone recognize this man? I’ll tell you a little bit about him and see if he rings a bell. In high school he was an All-State football player as a junior and senior. He was also a two-time All-District and All-Centex selection and twice selected to Team Texas. He’s been in the starting lineup since his freshman year in high school.

This man is Ross Evans, the kicker for TCU. As of late he has been in the news for the two missed field goals at the end of the game against Utah last Thursday. Had either of the balls he kicked gone through the uprights at the end of that incredible game they would have negated the final spectacular touchdown thrown by Brian Johnson with only seconds to go. Disappointment and heartbreak are what he felt as he sat in the loneliest seat in Rice-Eccles. The camera showed him with his head in his hands as the clock hit zero. Nevermind the accolades, nevermind the high school awards and achievements. He was a big fat loser.

Over the past 24 hours of reflection, I have grown to respect the losers. It was less than 24 hours ago that I let a highly coveted CBAC championship slip through my very capable hands. No one who played in that tournament wanted that championship more than I did. The only other time I was in the final game, a player on the other team made 5 for 5 from the three-point line and some were from behind half court. I’ve always considered that if I were able to get back in the finals I wouldn’t let the trophy escape. Last night it escaped me again.

No doubt this let down is tremendously hard to swallow and only time, mental focus, and personal dedication to improvement can get a person through this. I guess 20 years from now the question will be, “is Ross Evans remembered for blowing TCU’s BCS chances?” or “is he being inducted into the Football Hall of Fame?” He is in control of that question. That’s what keeps me going. That’s the beauty of sports. Even the wake of a humiliating loss comes tremendous strength to come back stronger and that is what I plan to do.