It's A New Era

The Utah State Aggies broke into the top 90 this year in Sports Illustrated's annual preseason ranking of NCAA college football teams. My team moved all the way to the 88th spot this year. Their reward for moving up is a season-opening game with the University of Utah Utes. Where do they rank on that list? A couple of spots above us. I'm not worried, though. As a matter of fact, I'm downright confident. Why in the world am I admitting that I have such faith in my team? Let me give you a few reasons to help you poor Ute fans to be less shocked than Alabama fans were when you beat them a few months back.

1. We didn't just take one coach of yours. We have eight. Urban left because your MUSS was a mess, and now more of them have seen the light and gotten out of Dodge.
2. You can't pick a quarterback. Ours started nine games as a sophomore. Neither of yours will start nine games this season.
3. The Utes have been so worried about not getting a chance at the title last year that they forgot to get ready for this year.
4. The PAC-10 helped distract the Utes even more with talk of adding you to their conference.
5. Your offensive line will be better than BYU's, but your quarterbacks still won't be able to find one of those million receivers you're supposed to have on the field.

Bring it, Utes. Go, Aggies!