Utah Utes football: Changes to rivalry shouldn't cool the fire

Matchup earlier than usual, still plenty of will to win

By Dirk Facer, Deseret News

Published: Monday, Sept. 12 2011 10:17 p.m. MDT

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Although Utah and BYU disagree, naturally, on when their football rivalry began, fact is it's been a long time since the Utes and Cougars played each other in a nonconference game.

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Classless Ute Fan

Magna, UT

The biggest sporting event in the state each year, he added, "is what it is."

With all due respect Kyle, I have to disagree. It is the biggest game of the year maybe for some people. However, I'd have to say that playing USC, More..

3:25 a.m. Sept. 13, 2011
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Linus

Bountiful, UT

I am a citizen of the state of Utah, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I graduated from Brigham Young University, and most of my children graduated from the University of Utah. I am, therefore, conflicted. I More..

10:41 a.m. Sept. 13, 2011
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SundanceKid27

OREM, UT

Why is REAL Salt Lake playing its match at the same time as the game? It seems that they would of held the match earlier in the day.

4:39 p.m. Sept. 13, 2011
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