Brad Rock: BYU-Utah Utes rivalry not going quietly in the night

By Brad Rock, Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, June 7 2011 4:00 p.m. MDT

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I'm convinced the Utah-BYU rivalry will eventually become just like me: mellower and more mature, though not as good as I once was. It won't die, but both schools will acknowledge they have bigger fish to fry.

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flynn is the coolest

Salt Lake City, UT

The animosity towards BYU partially comes from those whose grades weren't up to par to get accepted to a BYU undergrad program- but were welcomed with open arms at the U. Some think it's a "holier than thou" attitude, but really it's a More..

5:06 p.m. June 7, 2011
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Starfarer

Mesa, AZ

I've said it before...

I am completely apathetic towards the U. I don't care what they do, who they play, or what deal they have. The only time I do care is when they play BYU. (and to defend BYU from haters on the boards.)

I More..

4:39 p.m. June 7, 2011
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killarney

Lincoln Park, IL

This too big for the rival PAC 12 stuff is interesting. I think some Utah fans might need to travel more or move out of the 801 area code for the 1st time in their lives. BYU was relevant long before your Utes ever were and have consistently been so More..

12:29 a.m. June 8, 2011
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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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