Everyone knows that little kids are dumb. They will pull a pot of boiling water down on themselves, or put small objects in their mouths, or grab sharp objects by the wrong end. Parents in the animal kingdom may have to expend all of their energy protecting their young from outside predators, but human parents know that most of the time, the biggest danger to a child is himself. Protecting a baby from himself is a tiring job for sure, but if the baby survives to adulthood with minimal injuries, it can be quite rewarding.
This week, the Cougars have a task similar to that of a parent. If the Utes have their way this week, they will win the game against BYU, end the season undefeated, and go to a BCS game. Whether they win their bowl game is beyond my concern, because BYU has to make sure that all of this doesn’t happen. For Utah’s own sake. Yes, if they win, the Utes will get their moment in the spotlight, but like a baby, they are not looking at the big picture, the long term repercussions of what we do in the present.
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