The Cougars Are Out!!

In case you didn't know, I am a BYU football fanatic. Ever since the 2006 season, I've been a crazy person when it comes to BYU football. I have only missed one home game in the last three years, and I'm planning on keeping that tradition alive this year, thanks to the graduation gift I got from my dad.

Last night marked the opening game of the 2009 season. #20 BYU played #3 Oklahoma. I thought we were doomed to lose. I was convinced. Instead, I was pleasantly blown away. BYU defeated the widely favored Oklahoma 14–13.

The game was BRILLIANT!! Seriously. Absolutely brilliant. Even with all of the mistakes that BYU made (there were multiple penalties and four turnovers), BYU managed to not only hang in with Oklahoma, but completely outplay them. And I don't care what everybody's going to say about the fact that Sam Bradford was injured and that's why BYU won. We held the Heisman Trophy winner's offense to 10 points in the first half. This was a team that averaged over 50 points a game last year, and we held them to 10 points in the first half. Before Bradford went out. If that's not proof that BYU completely outplayed the Sooners, I don't know what is.

What a way to start the season! I was so excited about this season, but I definitely did not expect this start. I know it's only the first game and that we have 11 more games to play (including three more ranked opponents), but I can't help but start dreaming about a perfect season to bust the BCS. I know, we still have a long way to go, but what a start! Go Cougs! I can't wait until next week's game.