Sweet Victory!!!

I had prepared myself for a possible loss last night. All the experts, polls, predictions and sports announcers all said that Alabama was headed to a easy victory and that Utah was going to repeat Hawaii's disappointing showing from last year. Then the first quarter started.

We were very happy to watch the game with our good friends the Herrera family and many other ute fans. At the end of the 1st quarter, we had scored 3 touchdowns and Alabama could not run an offensive campaign to save their life. Things were looking good for the Utes, but with 3 more quarters to go, victory was not certain. But at half time they were still winning and it was enjoyable to see the commentators try to correct their earlier predictions of a dominate Alabama victory.

When there was less than 5 minutes left in the game, it was certain that Utah was going to win and win big. I was on such a high that I could not sleep until after 1am. The perfect season 13-0. It was nice to see commentators finally acknowledge that not only did Utah belong in the BCS but also deserved a chance at the national title. Now being the only undefeated team, how can they not be considered championship worthy.

This is a great day for Utah, all other MWC schools and all other non-BCS schools. A team from a non BCS conference can compete and should not be shut out of the national title picture ever again. Of course the BCS supporters are already making their excuses for the Alabama loss and for why they should not allow in future non BCS teams or consider a playoff. But now less people believe them and change is on the horizon. All thanks to the Utes going 13-0.

I am proud that I was able to enjoy this season and even be a part of it by attending the TCU game and charging the field at the end. I only wish I could have been there in New Orleans as well. Maybe next time. We seem to visit the BCS every 5 years.