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Good thru 10/31/2011 fact First and perhaps most important, the coaching staff allowed its freshman phenom quarterback Chuckie Keeton to pass more. He amassed more than 200 yards against the Cowboys and threw for five touchdowns. Head coach Gary Andersen mentioned during post interviews Saturday that he and his coaching staff had decided it was an opportune moment to open up the playbook more for Keeton. I could always complain and ask why these changes didn't happen sooner, however, I just hope the playbook remains open for Keeton. The successful passing game really opened up the already-dominating rushing game of Utah State, but let's not leave the pass game just yet. The passing game was incredibly diverse. We didn't against BYU. I also noticed Baldwin felt comfortable enough to run the no-huddle offense with Keeton. The quick-hitting offense kept Wyoming on it's heels for at least a couple of USU's drives. All those factors resulted in USU scoring touchdowns on eight straight possessions, beating Wyoming by a landslide. The Aggies didn't even punt until late into the third quarter. Simply put: USU is capable of running away with football games. I can only hope Baldwin will stick to he what he did against Wyoming for any number of reasons. Andersen is trying to change the mindset of a team and a program, which is accustomed to losing, in any way possible. Against Colorado State and BYU the Aggies were trying to gain confidence that they could beat a quality opponent, while being forced to learn how to win a close game. The Aggies need confidence they can beat quality opponents before finding the confidence to win a close game. With their ability to run up the score on opposing defenses, there is no reason for the Aggies to need to win close games for the remainder of the season. Parity is king in the Western Athletic Conference this season, and a championship is well within reach. - Tyler Huskinson is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism. He is also a sports writer for The Herald Journal. You can follow him on Twitter @ TDHuskiSports or send comments to ty.d.hus@aggiemail. usu.edu. Saddle bronc rider aims for national rodeo GREEN CANYON FARMS CORN MAZE cache a\\ey' 1.1%1 10 s \argest corn m As a matter of see a bubble screen every time a pass play was drawn up. Keeton was able to throw down field often and use an array of receivers — including running backs and tight ends who haven't been used much in USU's passing attack yet this season. The play calling of Baldwin was creative and junior running back Robert Turbin carried the ball twice as many times as he did against BYU. The junior rushed for more than 100 yards on 20 carries against Wyoming, while only carrying the ball nine times From Page 7 provides the necessary practice to get by. "Other schools in the region have bigger programs," said USU Rodeo Club President Kate Clissold. "They have their own practice stock that they can practice on. Utah State doesn't have its own bucking horses or bulls." Ken Lym has made an impact on the team and the program by leading the region in points in saddle bronc. groups of 10 or more; $10 for 20 or more $16.00 Last week I mentioned the need for offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin to make better use of his extremely talented offense. I stated my feeling that the Aggies shouldn't have ever been in close situations at the end of games. I think the only exception to that statement would be the heart-breaking game against Auburn. I mentioned that Baldwin had made some great calls and made some great decisions here and there throughout the season, and he should consider going with the things that worked best. I noticed Baldwin made some of those exact changes on Saturday against Wyoming. I couldn't — and wouldn't in my wildest dreams — ever take credit for something I had no direct influence over. When I say "influence," I mean being a decision maker or making the crucial play. No, I am not taking credit for the win. That would be downright pompous and rather ridiculous. I only want to thank Baldwin for making those changes. What changes am I referring to? helps him practice spurring Scholarship Fundraiser Daniel Beck Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 Clissold said the whole team is rooting for Ken Lym. "With him sitting on top of the region, we would love to see him go to nationals," Clissold said. "We have sent people to nationals every year for a while, but never a roughstock rider." Ken Lym said he has mixed results from the rodeos this season. "I feel good and bad in both senses," Lym said. "I'm glad to lead the region. "On the same sense, I have been bucked off a few horses I shouldn't have been bucked off of. There is a lot of room for improvement, which I am focusing on now." Looking ahead to the spring season, Ken Lym said he is focusing on keeping the momentum rolling. "I set high goals for myself; I come into the season, same as every season, wanting to win everything," he said. "It means a lot to him, it is his life," Jessica Lym said. "It is something that he has always loved to do and been that one thing that he has been able to shine at." SADDLE BRONC RIDER KEN LYM with his association sad- - mega.bodi@aggiemail.usu.edu GOCHNOUR photo dle in front of the chutes at the Cache County Fairgrounds. CODY Golf takes eighth at Weber BY ADISON PACE staff writer A USU golf team member tied for 28th at the Wildcat Invitational held at the Valley View Golf Course in Ogden Monday and Tuesday. Chanse Godderidge finished 9 over to help the Aggies finish eighth overall in the 11-team field, with a team score of 41-over-par 905. Godderidge a senior from Smithfield finished the tournament with a 225 personal score. Monday the team had a rough start for its first 18 holes, with a team score of 306. Aggie Freshman Tanner Jenson, from Parker, Colo., was tied for 21st place at 4-over-par 148. USU head coach Dean Johansen said the greens were challenging on the first 18. "It seemed like the whole field struggled a little with the greens," Johansen said. "The greens are extremely quick." The Aggies seemed to get used to the green speed by the second round, improving their total score by 10 shots, finishing 296 after 36 holes. USU shot worse on day two of the competition, with a score of 303 for the last 18 holes. Godderidge hit 1-overpar 73 to put the Aggies at NEv; yORk. wwwjerricksfinejewel . co to Jerrie try on any Jewelry and receive your FREE APPETIZER card!! 905 for the tournament. Johansen said his team has had some issues of consistency. "We have a couple kids who are playing OK, and then just nobody else to back them up," Johansen said. "We're still waiting for the kids to chime in and everybody plays well on the same day on the same round." Johansen said his underclassmen are performing well. "The freshmen are doing exactly what we need them to do," Johansen said. "We are still waiting for the leadership and the experience of the upperclassmen to kick in." Jenson and freshman Andrew Paulson's clubs were stolen last week and they had four days to find replacements for the tourney. Capt. Steve Milne of the USU Police said there were no new leads on the whereabouts of the clubs, which were in blue embroidered USU bags. The clubs were reportedly stolen out of the back of the players' car in the dorm parking lot some time between the evening of Oct. 3 and the afternoon of the Oct. 4. Johansen said unlike other sports, a golfer's equipment is very hard to change, and it can take a year before a golfer gets used to new clubs. The Aggies next compete in the Bill Cullum Invitational tournament Monday, Oct. 17 in Northridge, Calif. - adisonemail@gmail.com |