Enjoy Each Win

This week BYU defeated the UNLV Rebels, 42-35.  BYU's defense looked quite porous overall (in terms of moving forward, the players and coaches on the defensive side of the ball have some serious work to do), but they did make three key stops, all in the second half.  The first was with UNLV backed up inside their ten yard line.  It broke up UNLV's streak of scoring consecutive TDs on our defense.  The second was a non-advantaged stop in the middle portion of the field.  And the third was at the conclusion of the game to protect the lead and the win, with consecutive plays resulting in a sack, and an interception.  

While the defense struggled, the offense was fairly solid.  Back Fui Vakapuna was back in form and used as a primary weapon (he's been used more for his awesome blocking much of the season).  We had a great mix of run and pass.  And Hall was back to his efficient self.  Not a perfect game, but a good one.

UNLV played I think at their highest level.  And the result was a competitive, close game to the end.  And to be honest - as a fan - I loved it!  It felt very satisfying to walk out of Edwards Stadium with a hard-fought victory.

The win also gave us a small boost in the polls to #17.  

Our four remaining games include only one at home: against MWC cellar-dweller San Diego State.  The roadies start with Colorado State this Saturday, then after the SDSU home game our last two are on the road against two of the top teams in the conference: at Air Force, and at Utah.

We have a whole lot we can accomplish this year.  Gotta win these next four!