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RockyBalboa · 10-15-2008, 06:39 PM

So I saw the overated thread,,,how bout we do an underated thread.

For BYU underated is easy.

David Oswald. On a line with the Reynolds boys, Bright and Feinga,,,David Oswald has improved tremendously and has been dominant with his play this year. He's gone way under the radar.

I can say the same for Brett Denney on the D-line. He's quietly had a VERY good year.

For Utah.

Koa Misi..playing in Kruger's shadow on the other side of the line,,,but I think he's better than Kruger.

Braden Godfrey...the ultimate security blanket for Brian Johnson.

cougjunkie · 10-15-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

So I saw the overated thread,,,how bout we do an underated thread.

For BYU underated is easy.

David Oswald. On a line with the Reynolds boys, Bright and Feinga,,,David Oswald has improved tremendously and has been dominant with his play this year. He's gone way under the radar.

I can say the same for Brett Denney on the D-line. He's quietly had a VERY good year.

For Utah.

Koa Misi..playing in Kruger's shadow on the other side of the line,,,but I think he's better than Kruger.

Braden Godfrey...the ultimate security blanket for Brian Johnson.

I agree with all of those players. I will add Louie Sakoda to the list. I know he gets pub but I dont think he can get enough for how good he actually is.

Also Koa Misi is a very good player, I wonder however if both he and Denney get the numbers they do because they have Kruger and Jorgensen on the other side drawing so much attention?

il Padrino Ute · 10-15-2008, 06:43 PM

Good call on both Misi and Godfrey, though I don't think Misi is better than Kruger - I'd say they're about equal.

Edit: I need to add Mike Wright to the list of underrated Utah players. The guy has been a surprise to me at LB. Dude is all over the field making tackles.

I've only watched about a total of 20 minutes of BYU football this year, so I can't comment on anyone.

RockyBalboa · 10-15-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Good call on both Misi and Godfrey, though I don't think Misi is better than Kruger - I'd say they're about equal.

Edit: I need to add Mike Wright to the list of underrated Utah players. The guy has been a surprise to me at LB. Dude is all over the field making tackles.

I've only watched about a total of 20 minutes of BYU football this year, so I can't comment on anyone.

Good call on Wright. He's been a stud for you guys this year.

Mormon Red Death · 10-15-2008, 07:28 PM

the one guy I always notice for byu is vakapuna...he is a good reason Max hall hasnt been sacked in 4+ games

DrumNFeather · 10-15-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Good call on both Misi and Godfrey, though I don't think Misi is better than Kruger - I'd say they're about equal.

Edit: I need to add Mike Wright to the list of underrated Utah players. The guy has been a surprise to me at LB. Dude is all over the field making tackles.

I've only watched about a total of 20 minutes of BYU football this year, so I can't comment on anyone.

I'd also add Greg Newman to that list...as an undersized tackle, he's been all over the field and has really helped the D this year.

For BYU, I'd say that Fui Vakapuna is largley underared in regard to his role on the team.

TheAzzuri · 10-15-2008, 10:51 PM

I know he's been debated a lot, so I'm not sure he can be thrown into the discussion, but it seems like Reed's YAC are way up this year. He's been awesome.

Also, it seems like I haven't heard Russell T's name called as much. I realize is position doesn't involve much glamour, but is he having a down year? Or is it more that he's doing the dirty work?
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10-15-2008, 06:39 PM	#1
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	Most underated players So I saw the overated thread,,,how bout we do an underated thread. For BYU underated is easy. David Oswald. On a line with the Reynolds boys, Bright and Feinga,,,David Oswald has improved tremendously and has been dominant with his play this year. He's gone way under the radar. I can say the same for Brett Denney on the D-line. He's quietly had a VERY good year. For Utah. Koa Misi..playing in Kruger's shadow on the other side of the line,,,but I think he's better than Kruger. Braden Godfrey...the ultimate security blanket for Brian Johnson. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

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il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	Good call on both Misi and Godfrey, though I don't think Misi is better than Kruger - I'd say they're about equal. Edit: I need to add Mike Wright to the list of underrated Utah players. The guy has been a surprise to me at LB. Dude is all over the field making tackles. I've only watched about a total of 20 minutes of BYU football this year, so I can't comment on anyone. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB. Last edited by il Padrino Ute; 10-15-2008 at 06:46 PM.

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Mormon Red Death Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Township, MI Posts: 3,126	the one guy I always notice for byu is vakapuna...he is a good reason Max hall hasnt been sacked in 4+ games __________________ Its all about the suit

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TheAzzuri Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 54	I know he's been debated a lot, so I'm not sure he can be thrown into the discussion, but it seems like Reed's YAC are way up this year. He's been awesome. Also, it seems like I haven't heard Russell T's name called as much. I realize is position doesn't involve much glamour, but is he having a down year? Or is it more that he's doing the dirty work? ________ Vaporizer review Last edited by TheAzzuri; 05-06-2011 at 11:52 PM.