Sugar Sugar

What a season for the Utes! We just finished watching the second undefeated season in four years for our Alma Matter. The final score was 31-17 and the Utes lead from start to finish. Just like the entire season, the game has its ups and downs. Still, in the end, the Utes proved to be the only undefeated team in all of college football.

Ever since the bowl matchups were set a month ago, no one gave the Utes a chance. The country voted 91% for Alabama to win the game. Going into the pregame all the talk was about the Crimson Tide. One announcer actually said, "Unless you live in Utah or are a Utah alumni, you think Alabama is going to win this game." Then the talk was over and the game began.

The Utes jumped out quickly and scored the game's first touchdown. Within seconds of the first score, the D took over and intercepted the ball. Less than two minutes later, a quick run up the middle and it was 14-0. Another defensive stop and the Utes regained the ball and passed their way to their third TD.

Truthfully, the game was over at the end of the first period. If it wasn't for two Utah miscues this game wouldn't have even been close. As the final moments of the Sugar Bowl came to a close it was incredibly satisfying to be one of the Utah alumni. My only regret is that I wasn't there in person to celebrate the win. Curse you oven!

So, there it is 13-0. A second BCS win. A top five ranking to end the year. 2009 just got off to a great start - if you're a Ute!