LOGAN — When the final seconds of Utah State's 52-26 rout of Boise State on Oct. 16 ran off the clock, it set off a huge celebration at Maverik Stadium.
Students and fans poured onto Merlin Olsen Field, engulfing the victorious Aggies, who had finally managed to knock off the then-No. 21-ranked Broncos after years of frustration.
And while there was a huge smile on the face of David Moala, the senior nose guard kept himself on the fringes of the mob scene. Now wearing a USU sweatsuit rather than his No. 51 jersey, Moala clearly had a bit of sadness buried behind his smile as he gingerly walked around on the turf, carefully accepted hugs from sympathetic teammates and friends.