Brad Rock: Last round of drama is courtesy of Cougars

By Brad Rock, Deseret News

Published: Thursday, Aug. 19 2010 1:53 a.m. MDT

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Now that the BYU Cougars have cleared a path to possible football independence, all they need is to figure out how to find 12 opponents per season. Oh, and where to put the other sports.

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Bugoff

The WAC can add 2 teams. The basketball will do at least as well as Gonzaga and Butler as far a scheduling. The football scheduling will be easier than expected because every game will be televised and more lucrative than being in the MTN.

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12:12 a.m. Aug. 19, 2010
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It has to be said

BYU will move ahead with faith, not fear and become independent. The WAC will add two other football schools to become eligible. Enough schools will WANT to play BYU to make the scheduling a minor issue.

12:24 a.m. Aug. 19, 2010
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palerider

Now that Fresno St & Nevada are gone, Who is the WAC going to get, UCSB and Long Beach? The basketball program is taking a step backwards.

1:57 a.m. Aug. 19, 2010
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Brad Rock

Brad Rock, a.k.a. "Rockmonster," has been a sports columnist at the Deseret News since 1994. Prior to that he worked as a beat writer, covering the Utah Jazz (1990-94). He has covered the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, NBA more ..

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