The key element in Utah’s win over Washington State? Evolution – The Athletic

SALT LAKE CITY These last eight days had dragged on. It showed when Tareke Lewis grabbed hold extra tight of his position coach, Sharrieff Shah, and embraced. For eight days, they had to wait for their turn to suit up again. To find a way to flush all the highlight-reel grabs theyd conceded the week prior.

To truly appreciate what transpired Saturday night inside Rice-Eccles Stadium, they first had to feel the sharp pain of so many self-inflicted mistakes, the exact kind they felt again and again last week inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Once Shah let loose of Lewis, the senior defensive back flashed his massive smile, his gold grill suddenly glistening with the reflection of the lights inside his home stadium. Then he overheard the P.A. announcer proclaim what happens after every Utah home win.

The players were to press down on the lever and light up the U on the hill far above campus.

Lewis couldnt contain himself.

Light that...

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