Who says women's soccer isn't a physical game?

Check out these highlights from BYU vs. New Mexico. Ouch.

November 6, 2009 at 5:01PM

Soccer is a game of precision and skill. It can get physical at times. It can often get a little chippy. But rarely does it get as physical and downright dirty as it did recently in a women's college game between BYU and New Mexico. Have a look-see:

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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