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Show THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE Monday, September 11,20Q6 12 Buffs end Utes' win streak UTES TOPPLE LUMBERJACKS FOR FIRST WIN from last weekend's disappointing defeat. ' "We came to play, and we played to our potential, and we played like we .should week in and week out," U secontinued from Page II nior Eric Weddle. "I'm proud them responded. I thought of this group and I'm proud Mike ran the ball effectively, of the way we played." Northern Arizona, a Dias did Darryl." It seems everything that vision I-AA opponent out went wrong last week turned of the Big Sky Conference, in the right direction for Utah came into Saturday's ballin Saturday's home opener. game with high expectations Ratliff and his receivers got after playing ASU tough the in sync, as the senior quar- week before. Whittingham terback tossed for 299 yards made it clear that his team and didn't turn the ball over, would not take their collefinding Bradon Godfrey, giate status for granted, and Derrek Richards and Mar- they didn't. The Lumberquis Wilson for touchdowns jacks made their presence as the Utes poured it on in felt early, as Murrietta found Kenny Mahone across the the second half. The defense, which had so middle of the field for a 25much trouble putting pres- yard scoring streak in front sure on the Bruins a week of a shellshocked Rice-Ecago, got to NAU quarterback cles Stadium crowd. Jason Murrietta four times "Every team comes out and repeatedly put him on with their guns blazing, the ground, as the Lumber- they're fighting, and they had jack offense that found suc- a lot of confidence coming cess against Arizona State back from that ASU game," in the team's opener fell flat Weddle said. "We sustained against Utah, despite a fast it...Once we really put it to start. them and made some plays, "Coach challenged us this we really suffocated them. week," said defensive tackle That's what you've got to Kelly Talavou, who had two do against teams that you sacks. "The D~linemen had a should be able to beat." bet going to see who would The early deficit seemed get the most sacks, and I to snap the Utes out of their think I won, so...they have to funk. From the second quarbuy me dinner." ter on, they outgained NorthMIKE TERRY/ The Daily Utah Chronicle The much-maligned Ute ern Arizona 473-106 and Utah's Kifey Jones tries to escape the grasp of Colorado's Laura Munnelly during secondary contained the ate up controlled the pace Sunday's match at Ute Field. The Utes fell behind 2-1 in the second half as Colorado NAU passing game, which of play with a considerable scored two goals including a penalty kick. totaled just 131 yards through with a considerable edge in Over the last 28 minutes of the con- and Hailey Marsh, the Utes posted a , the air. Meanwhile, perhaps the time of possession battle. the Utes' biggest weakness "(We had) a little slow start, test, Utah mounted a furious rally that 2-0 victory over the visiting Bulldogs, from the season-opener— some sloppy play early escame agonizingly close to tying the improving their record to 4-1-0 under third-down conversions, of pecially with the penalties," game on several different occasions. the lights at Ute Field Friday night. which the team failed to con- Whittingham said. "But we The Buffaloes, however, were pack"We beat a really good team tonight," vert any against UCLA—was cleaned up after the first ing eight players into the box, leaving Manning said. "After winning 2-0, I'm considerably improved, as quarter, and played like we little opportunity for an equalizer. obviously very happy, but there is still the team converted 8-of-i2 were capable of playing from Although the weekend ended on a a lot that we need to work on." attempts. "It was much bet- then on." The Utes could have easily been sour note, the Utes started off on the ter, it beats an O-fer," WhitThe Utes go on the road right foot Friday night, earning an im- the ones hanging their heads after tingham said. "We've got to once again next week, but pressive victory over another oppo- the game were it not for the heroics do it a few more weeks in a get to remain in-state this of goalkeeper Mason, who earned her nent, the Fresno State Bulldogs. row to get where we need to time, as they travel to LoFresno State came into the game first shutout of the season by stymiebe. Third-down production gan for their annual meeting boasting an undefeated record and a ing several Fresno State counters in was better." with the Utah State Aggies. defense that had yet to give up a goal. the first half. "Ashley was great toc.bellamy@ They left with neither. And just like that, the team chronicle.utah.edu seemed to have moved on Thanks to goals by Melissa Wayman See S O C C E R Page 16 Ute soccer tops Fresno State, but falls to Colorado Tom Quinn The Daily Utah Chronicle The No. 14 U women's soccer team gave fans a mixed bag over the weekend, facing two ranked schools and coming away with a win over Fresno State and a heartbreaking loss to Colorado. The No. 21 Buffaloes ended the Utes' four-game win streak thanks to a breakaway goal by forward Nikki Marshall and a penalty kick by Katie Griffin, two second-half goals that effectively erased Utah's early i-o advantage. "Colorado is a very good team," U head coach Rich Manning said. "We gave the ball away too much, which is something that you just can't do against a good program like that." The Utes, who have a bad habit of starting games slowly, came out swinging for the first time in their four-game homestand. Hailey Marsh struck first, putting the Utes up i-o with a rocket into the upper-right corner off a pass from Amanda Feigt. Following Marsh's goal, the Buffaloes started to find their rhythm just as the Utes were beginning to lose theirs. Colorado's speedy forwards suddenly found room to run through Utah's back line, a problem that was compounded by the Utes' inability to hold on to the ball. Utah nearly gave up an equalizer in the closing minutes of the first period, but the Buffaloes were thwarted by keeper Ashley Mason, whose acrobatic save earned a standing ovation from the crowd. "Ashley had a good game today," Manning said. "She and Hailey (Marsh) were definitely two bright spots for us." The Utah defense, which had done an impressive job of corralling a front line that averaged close to four points per contest, finally broke down in the second half, allowing Marshall to tie the game in the 62nd minute. Just moments later, Utah defender Melissa Crespo was whistled for a questionable foul at the top of the box, resulting in a penalty kick that Griffin subsequently buried, giving the Buffs a 2-1 advantage. FOR YOUR ONLY Back in the saddle again? So everyone, including myself, is jumping on the "NFC East is the toughest division CHRIS in football" bandwagon. And maybe that's a curious trend. BELLAMY Because the argument could be made that the division was one of the weakest in the league last year—not be- make the playoffs. If T.O. is cause of talent level or even healthy and Drew Bledsoe overall records, but because holds up. 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Terrell Owens has a new bunion on his pinky toe—you know the same one that went wee, wee, wee all the way home. Terrell Owens has a hangnail. Parcells worried. Terrell Owens calls mother on phone, talks for 17 minutes. Parcells upset. Terrell Owens has cramp, may be out for season; Cowboys doomed. Terrell Owens joins rodeo circuit; Jerry Jones has no comment. Terrell Owens wakes up, farts, has a cup of coffee and eats a delicious bowl of Grape Nuts; Parcells fuming. Those are just some expected headlines I expect to see this season. Which is fine by me, a devoted Cowboys fan. Sure, the T.O. saga has been the most ridiculous development of the offseason, as every single member of the national media has remained huddled around Cowboys camp reporting on...absolutely nothing. Seriously guys, that's not journalism. But in doing so, it has made many people ignore' the fact that the Cowboys could have one of the top 3-5 defenses in the NFL this year, and that Owens, baggage aside, completely revitalizes the Dallas offense. Do I sound excited? I forget my place. Still, on sheer talent level I'm not sure anyone in this division matches Dallas. And if Parcells can keep the team from falling apart... well, we'll just wait and see. 2. New York Giants (10-6) People have quickly forgotten how dazzling Eli Manning was for a few weeks last season, before the team gradually broke down and he started to have the typical young QB struggles. But if those games—including that fourth-quarter come- See D A L L A S Page 14 |
