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Salt Lake Tribune: ‘National championship’ atmosphere surrounds Utah-TCU clash
By Lya Wodraska
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah center Zane Taylor knows the deal. While TCU and Utah fans dream about a possible shot at the BCS title game for the winner of Saturday’s clash at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Taylor knows the chances of that really happening are about as good as his coach stepping into the locker room and suggesting the Utes discuss their upcoming game at Notre Dame.
No one understands better than the senior that teams from non-BCS conferences can’t count on votes, respect or wins to give them chances at such glory as playing in a championship game. Better to seize this moment.
“This game is the national championship for us,” he said.
Who knows, maybe the winner will go on to really bust the BCS and play in THE game.
But all that the Utes and Frogs know for sure is they have the nation’s attention — right now, in this moment — and they plan to make the most of it. ...
By Lya Wodraska
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah center Zane Taylor knows the deal. While TCU and Utah fans dream about a possible shot at the BCS title game for the winner of Saturday’s clash at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Taylor knows the chances of that really happening are about as good as his coach stepping into the locker room and suggesting the Utes discuss their upcoming game at Notre Dame.
No one understands better than the senior that teams from non-BCS conferences can’t count on votes, respect or wins to give them chances at such glory as playing in a championship game. Better to seize this moment.
“This game is the national championship for us,” he said.
Who knows, maybe the winner will go on to really bust the BCS and play in THE game.
But all that the Utes and Frogs know for sure is they have the nation’s attention — right now, in this moment — and they plan to make the most of it. ...
