Tyler Cobb's A tale of two seasons
Follow our Photo Editor, Tyler Cobb, as he covers each football game on the road and at home. Tyler shows differences from this season compared to last season.
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III of XIII Louisville at Utah
9/29/09 4:33 PM
A Tale of Two Seasons: Part III of XIII I walked into Autzen Stadium still deluding myself that the Utes had a chance at the BCS. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s true; they had shown questionable playing skills the last two games, still managing to scrape through with wins. But like all die-hard Utes fans, I still hoped they would pull through. However, when Terrence Cain threw an interception to the Ducks in the last few minutes of the 4th quarter, I felt empty. After watching our team’s mediocre performance the entire game, there was no desire to beat up the Ducks’ quarterback, just desolation. The 16-game winning streak was over. Remembering back to 2008, I went to every game but one: the third game. Ironically enough, the Utes game against Utah...II of XIII Utah at San Jose
9/17/09 4:23 PM
Fans watched from the stands or thousands of miles away as the Utes marched onto the Spartan field, expecting them to wipe the floor with San Jose players. And 60 minutes later, the Utes marched off the field winners—but the victory was hollow. The Utes have faced challenges before. When they competed against conference foe UNLV in game two of 2008, our beloved team couldn’t score in the first quarter. The Rebels had embarrassed the Utes in Las Vegas in 07—leaving a bitter memory for staunch Utah fans, myself included. That year still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The Utes had just shutout UCLA, and then went to Las Vegas where the tables turned. So coming home after Michigan last year, Utah was looking for vengeance against UNLV. After tying the game by...I of XIII Utah State at Utah
9/17/09 4:21 PM
A Tale of Two Seasons: Part one of 13 Shock played across the expressions on Alabama fans’ faces as the Utes scored the first of many touchdowns that won them the Sugar Bowl. Disbelief and pride rang throughout the stadium as Utah stood, the only undefeated team in the country. And now, months after an incredible and magical year, the Utes return from the best season in school history, ready to prove their abilities once again. That amazing season was the best time of my life. If I were to do it over again, there’s only one thing I would alter: blogging. Pictures are worth a thousand words, and I left a lot of words unsaid. This year, I’m going to change that. Like a junkie chasing that first high, I will be following the 2009 Utes to try to recapture some of the rush...
