HCA: WSU a 'room service' opponent for Utah?

WSU hasn't been very good recently, I understand that. Yet, I was still surprised to read them labeled as a "room service" opponent for Utah. Utah?

The comment came from Gordon Monson of the Salt Lake Tribune as he was previewing Utah's schedule. Here is the full comment:

So, where are the wins? Last year, Utah lost to USU, ASU, USC, UCLA, OSU, UW, UofA and EIEIO. The Utes were 3-6 in conference and 5-7 overall.

If they get more than six wins this fall, it will surprise Old McDonald and anybody else who's been paying attention, and that includes the gift win from Weber State. Colorado and Washington State should be room service, too, but ... we know how that first one went against the Buffs at Rice-Eccles in 2011.

On one hand WSU lost to Utah 49-6 last season. On the other hand, Utah is far from a high-end Pac-12 team are aren't exactly in the position where any conference opponent is a gimme. Maybe I just need to layoff the crimson Kool-Aid.

Football:

Monson: Where are the wins for BYU, Utah and Utah State football? | The Salt Lake Tribune

So, where are the wins? Last year, Utah lost to USU, ASU, USC, UCLA, OSU, UW, UofA and EIEIO. The Utes were 3-6 in conference and 5-7 overall. If they get more than six wins this fall, it will surprise Old McDonald and anybody else who’s been paying attention, and that includes the gift win from Weber State. Colorado and Washington State should be room service, too, but … we know how that first one went against the Buffs at Rice-Eccles in 2011.

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