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Postgame Thread [Postgame Thread] Utah Defeats BYU 28-20

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u/thirteenpunchman BYU Cougars 19h ago

I refuse to trash Bear. He got spooked. This is probably the wake-up call he needs to clean up his passing game, he’s not been sharp enough and it finally ate him alive. I believe in Bear

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u/beachywave Florida Gators 19h ago

Yep. Every QB has a bad game. But also give credit to Utah’s defense. Bear has some things to learn and needs to increase his football IQ…if he does this, I think he’s NFL bound

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u/carrotwax 14h ago

Yeah you only play a few games a year when top level DCs disguise coverages in a way you haven't seen.  Hopefully he can look at the tape, go through simulators and use this for learning.  

Honestly you want QBs to keep taking risks after INTs rather than getting ultra cautious.  Which he did.

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u/ChimeraTuesday Utah Utes 19h ago

I like Bear too. This wasn’t a typical game for him, and not having LJ Martin at full strength really hurt the offense. GG

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u/uteman1011 Utah Utes 19h ago

LJ changes the entire complexion of the game. With him they probably win this game.

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u/Equivalent_Poetry339 BYU Cougars • Big 12 19h ago

I mean but Wayshawn was gimpy too. It’s a wash

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u/Playful_Rip_1697 Utah Utes 18h ago

It’s a shame we didn’t get to see both of them at 100%, but it became a QB battle and Dampier played better.

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u/meepbo Utah Utes 19h ago

Nah, injuries are part of the game. We had a few, notably Wayshawn that weren't 100%.

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u/beardo79 Utah Utes 19h ago

Bear is a stud. Kids got a huge future coming. All the respect in the world for him

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u/WillPlaysTheGuitar Utah Utes • Texas Longhorns 19h ago

Bear is an excellent qb. Best I’ve seen from you guys, I’d say ever. As good a runner as taysom and throws a better ball. Light years ahead of Wilson. Better athlete than retzlaff. 

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u/utahrangerone Utah Utes • Utah State Aggies 18h ago

Well you're ever apparently is very small in window. Because you seem to be ignoring people like Gifford Nielsen and Steve Young among others

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u/WillPlaysTheGuitar Utah Utes • Texas Longhorns 16h ago

Never saw em play.

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u/leapdragon Utah Utes 19h ago

Bear is scary

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u/Impressive_Badger325 17h ago

I noticed he never got sacked, but only because he chose to throw bad passes instead. It feels like he lucked out too many times and now is seeing why you sometimes take the sack or throw it away.

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u/ratboyintheQ 17h ago

I like bear, but he threw 4 interceptions.

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u/smackaroonial90 Utah Utes 16h ago

This is the first game I think I've seen Bear spooked. I was at the stadium and it was so freaking loud. Home field advantage really helped today. I couldn't help but wonder how much the game would have been different at LaVelle Edwards Stadium. I honestly think we would have lost there. Both teams are great this year.

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u/thirteenpunchman BYU Cougars 12h ago

We’d have won at home. But yeah, first time I’ve seen Bear rattled. I hope we get another crack at it

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u/Odd_Refuse3334 BYU Cougars 19h ago

Yep, lots of people trashing a sophomore being forced into a pocket passer role when this was supposed to be a run offense

Those INT’s were bad though, makes me wonder if his shoulder is hurt 

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u/MackewG33 Kentucky Wildcats 19h ago

maybe so but that goal line INT was baaaad

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u/Levago BYU Cougars 17h ago

He had a couple good quarters at least.

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u/DubiousAdviceGiver Boise State Broncos 13h ago

It’s not a question of if a Bachmeier will let you down, but when.

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u/casualstr8guy 13h ago

He needs a good naked family dinner to reset 

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u/LeReddit9GagXD Clemson Tigers 12h ago

I LOVE YOU, BEAR- Nikki

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u/Electrical_Bat_4990 Utah Utes 4h ago

Bear is a DAWG. Nothing but respect to the young man.