THE GOOD:
-Utah going to the Big House in front of 108,000 plus, making mistakes, overcoming their mistakes, letting Michigan back in the game but making the plays necessary to close the game out to take the win.  Past Whittingham teams would have lost that game.
-Utah Defense.  They are good, really good.  They’re fast, loaded with playmakers including Paul Kruger, Koa Misi, Nai Fotu.  They are good enough to carry this team to a BCS Bowl.
-Brian Johnson’s first half had to be a big boost of confidence to the team and Ute fans.  The arm was strong and accurate and he was in complete control of the offense.
-Matt Asiata barreling over defenders and a ref.
-Louie Sakoda continues to support my belief he’s the best player on this team and I typically don’t like kickers.
-BYU’s first half was exactly how everyone expected them to start against an FCS team.
-Max Hall picked up where he left off just absolutely shredding that defense.
-Dennis Pitta is an absolute stud who will be playing football on Sunday’s.
-Harvey Unga is a major weapon running the football and catching it out of the backfield.  If he can stay healthy he should have another monster season.
-UNI QB Pat Grace will have nightmares about Coleby Clawson.  Clawson knocked him out of the game twice with two vicious hits one causing a 4th quarter fumble to help clinch the game.
-Justin Sorensen’s leg.  I don’t see too many teams getting a chance to return kicks this season.

THE BAD:
-Utah’s second half.  We’ve seen this before.  Utah gets a lead and Andy Ludwig’s play calling gets erratic and the offense goes stagnant. 
-I think we all knew Michigan was down but I’m not sure any of us thought they would be that bad.  It amazes me a school that is traditionally a national power can’t find a decent QB to run the spread.
-Max Hall took two big hits, one resulting in a fumble recovered for a touchdown.  He’s a tough kid but these have to stop.  It’s a matter of percentages because eventually he won’t be able to get up and there goes your season.
-While BYU’s defense was solid, it did give up a couple of big plays including a 69yd run on a QB option and the long TD pass off a trick play.  If UNI QB Pat Grace can break one what can the more athletic Jake Locker do to this defense next week at Washington?
-Fui Vakapuna suspended for the game because he missed practices for not getting an academic assignment done until Friday to be eligible.  Inexcusable.
-O’Neil Chambers…don’t fair catch a punt inside the five yard line.
-Washington.  I watched the 4th quarter and either they are really bad or Oregon is just really good.  All I know is I wasn’t impressed and BYU should win.
-Utah State.  It’s going to be another long year for the Aggies falling at UNLV.

THE UGLY:
-Utah’s 15 penalties (many of which untimely), three turnovers with an extra point and punt blocked.  If you would have told me these stats before the game I would have told you Michigan would have won easily.  If this continues though, Utah will lose somewhere down the line.
-BYU’s third quarter was flat out awful.  When you’re on a “Quest of Perfection” and a projected BCS busting team you should not be going into the 4th quarter with a 10-point lead against an FCS team. 
-San Diego State.  How does one lose to a team called Cal Poly San Luis Obispo?
-Hans’ eating.  John warned me about this and it’s even worse than I could imagine.  It’s like a pig after they dump some scraps in the pen.  It could be one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever witnessed.  If you don’t believe me just come out to the Wingers Provo Towne Center for BYU home games.