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Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-12T10:13:45-06:00

The most fun game for me is usually the next game almost regardkess of the opponent because I love to watch my team - starters and reserves alike - and can hardly wait for the action to start. The next game right now is The Utes which is phenominal - but the 2 week wait is killing me.

But since you are probably asking re games that already happened, recency, impact nationally for the team and individuals, storied opponents with us as underdogs, arrogance of opposing fans and players, etc., factor in. Complex.

Michigan - NC
Miami - Won the Heisman for Detmer
SMU - Amazing comeback for McMahon
Texas - Recency, Brand, Improbable, unusual way it happened
K-State - Capped 14-1 Season in 1st Jan 1 Bowl
Missouri - Miracle finish for Steve Young
UCLA - Blocked kick at the gun - improbable
A&M - Polite, but arrogant fans
Oklahoma - Memory of Barry Switzer
TCU - Road vs #15
ND - Brand

Some Utah games probably fit in up there, but they all kind of run together in my mind. But yeah - the clanked field goal, 4th and 7, Staley, Harline, Andrew George, Max Hall's rant, are all up there somewhere.

The night Riley Nelson saved the program from a 2nd consecutive Jake Heaps led loss is up there somewhere because of how down BYU was at the time and the implications of such a loss. Then BAM. Running. Throwing. OL pushing the pile forward. Too bad he did not have the body to sustain that.

Tons of other wins vs U, UCLA, UW, ASU, A, WSU, Ole Miss, and other BCS teams.

Some SDSU, AFA, and other conference dog fights were fun.

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Statistics: Posted by Cougarbib — Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:13 am

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T23:15:15-06:00

My brother and I have gone together to the wins mentioned over Notre Dame, UCLA, Oklahoma, and Texas. UCLA was the most fun all game long that I've ever had at LES. Oklahoma was by far the best road trip I've ever gone on. Texas was the best win I've ever witnessed in person. The Notre Dame win was fairly slow and boring, honestly, not in the same category at all (our QB play was awful).

There are probably some rivalry and bowl wins that could fit in the same category as those 3 above as well (Utah, TCU, Oregon, Oregon State). 50-51 against TCU was my favorite loss, if that's a thing (a fun game for a terrible outcome).

Statistics: Posted by Mars — Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:15 pm

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T13:35:07-06:00

texas. why? Probably recency. I attended all three.
OU was a nail biter. Jerry-dome was one-of-a-kind. Very cool to be there.
UCLA'S was most distant time-wise. Very fun. Unga, Unga.
Texas is most recent and there is a sense that Texas should have been more difficult, also, maybe this is sweeter bc its been awhile since a big win, plus home field.

Nw if you threw in Texas A&M--only time I ever stormed field after. Great game, but Texas still better.
Miami--ugh. Sold my ticket to watch on TV with replay and to hear announcers. Biggest regret of my fan-life. But in order of big wins--
Miami
Texas
A&M-OU (tie for me)
UC!A
Michigan
Pitt

I watched all three in person as well. UCLA was probably the most fun. OU was the most gratifying. Texas was a relief.

Statistics: Posted by jonnylingo — Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:35 pm

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T13:32:06-06:00

Attended all 3. The two games that everyone thought we would lose were OU and TX. Most dominant performance between the two was TX game but OU had the drama with last minute victory/upset.

Statistics: Posted by byucougar1 — Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:32 pm

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T12:44:19-06:00

Ou or Miami were the best teams that we beat. Texas and UCLA were so-so those years.

Statistics: Posted by scott715 — Wed Sep 11, 2013 12:44 pm

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T11:54:06-06:00

Wow, surprised OU isn't getting more votes. That was my pick. #3 team in the country, Heisman winner, hostile crowd and nobody gave us a chance. Plus I'm still worried about our passing game and bummed about UVA.

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Statistics: Posted by Metallicat — Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:54 am

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T11:41:59-06:00

I didn't get to see the UCLA game since I was running from a hurricane. UT game for me.

Statistics: Posted by mizzoucoug — Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:41 am

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T11:20:28-06:00

texas. why? Probably recency. I attended all three.
OU was a nail biter. Jerry-dome was one-of-a-kind. Very cool to be there.
UCLA'S was most distant time-wise. Very fun. Unga, Unga.
Texas is most recent and there is a sense that Texas should have been more difficult, also, maybe this is sweeter bc its been awhile since a big win, plus home field.

Nw if you threw in Texas A&M--only time I ever stormed field after. Great game, but Texas still better.
Miami--ugh. Sold my ticket to watch on TV with replay and to hear announcers. Biggest regret of my fan-life. But in order of big wins--
Miami
Texas
A&M-OU (tie for me)
UC!A
Michigan
Pitt

The mention of the 84 Michigan game that brought us the national championship trumps all of them for me. It's my write in vote. I love all of them though and this is a great thread.

Statistics: Posted by nuk13 — Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:20 am

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T11:02:17-06:00

If your asking "most fun" than I have to go with 2001 vs Utah. 2006 was great but slightly less fun due to being at Rice chex stadium and have to temper my celebrating for my personal safety.

Statistics: Posted by stgeorgefan — Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:02 am

Re: Which game was most fun to watch?

2013-09-11T09:58:01-06:00

I chose Texas, as I thought we could pull it out, but have often been disappointed with the outcome of games. Especially marquee games like this one... I always go into games thinking we can win because I truly believe anything can happen.

The wood-shed Texas game was fun because it realized (or should I say blew away) my optimism for the game that BYU would come out on top. It also made staying up until 12:30/1:00 AM EST much much more worth it, with 9AM church staring at me and a lesson to prepare... .

I've had a smile on my face since the game on Saturday...

Statistics: Posted by seito107 — Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:58 am