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Two Ute fans step into a bar in New Orleans…

Quinn Gooch

Analyst Written on January 02, 2009

I’ll let everyone else finish that joke -there are too many variations from which to choose.

Looking at the Utes game objectively leads me to believe that Utah could possibly have an outside chance against the Tide. If the Utes can protect Brian Johnson, somehow contain the run game and limit the mental mistakes -Penn State you freaking idiots-, I think they could have a chance to win the game in the final seconds.

I hope the Ute offensive and defensive lines are rested and ready, because they have their work cut out for them.

Yet, I wouldn’t be surprised if the game got away from Utah. One good thing the Utes have going for them is they run a spread offense, which the Tide has had some trouble defending. Spreading the Alabama defense out and forcing them to defend the entire field has to become Ludwigs theme throughout the Sugar Bowl. Utah can’t stand toe-to-toe with the Tide and expect to win, but they can use motion, different formations, tempo and two solid Tongan running backs to move the ball. I also hope Ludwig left the old fumble-roosky play in SLC.

Personally I think Alabama is too good on defense and their running game is exactly the type that Utah has struggled with all year. I’ll be happy with the Utes if they can keep the game close and hopefully have a chance to win at the end.

But you tell me who wins…and most importantly why?

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