Monson: Utes heal themselves against the Cougars

Utah get both a win and the resulting bit of confidence from it.

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On the one hand, Utah did its job and played well.

On the other, if the Utes were still playing competition like Washington State every week, they’d be on their way to an undefeated season and a BCS bowl. They would be whole again.

We’ll wait and see, checking on their complete health later on.

At 4-5, 2-4 in league, they will move on against better opponents in the weeks ahead, hoping the recovery lasts and the good feeling lingers.

"We needed it," Whittingham said. "Our backs are to the wall, and that’s the way it will be the rest of the way."

GORDON MONSON hosts "The Big Show" weekdays from 3-7 p.m. on 1280 AM and 960 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. Twitter: @GordonMonson.

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