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TUCSON - Before the game as I was researching Arizona and in particular the offense, I was so impressed with Wildcats' quarterback Nick Foles that intimidation set in. I guess that is why I don't play football anymore.
He was tops in the nation from a quarterback stand point. He could throw, throw, throw. He had a receiver that could catch everything. I guess that is why they play the game.
I love the Utah defense. It is a sad reality when the defense has to feel like they have to shut out opponents to have a shot at winning, but that is where the Utes are. After the Cal game, where frustrations were running high, the challenge was issued to the defense that they need to shut everyone out. They haven't done that, but they have dominated since then. Against the Oregon State Beavers they were awesome and Saturday they got it done against one of the best offenses in the country. Nick Foles will get a chance to play in the NFL. The Utah defense pressured Foles, hit Foles, intercepted Foles and proved that they belong.
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