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Originally Posted by cougjunkie
I think that SC should play in the NC if they win out and I see them cruising through their schedule. However the past 3 years they have losses to Stanford, UCLA and Oregon State. So they have been prone to slip up at times. But I dont think the teams they have had the last 3 years are anything close to what they have now. JDB is not as good as Sanchez.
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This is my whole point! SC has had 2 losses at home in the past 6 or so years....both to Stanford. Those losses cost them a shot at the NC game. Nothing is a given this year, either. The teams that BYu beat (and that evidence our alleged "greatness")...UW and UCLA......well, SC still has to play them. Judging from many BYU fans, I guess beating UW and UCLA is now the benchmark for NC readiness?
Given that anything can happen, I am really surprised that BYU fans here are thinking about the Sugar Bowl. most teams wind up losing a game during the season, even when they have it working on both sides of the ball. We are 3-0, not 8-0. Let's win a few more games and see what this defense really can do.
I can see how the coach has a really unique role in keeping players grounded. Surely there are players on every team that keep looking ahead and losing focus on the game on Saturday.