BYU football: Not quite as much on the line in this year's BYU-Utah clash

Bragging rights may be only similarity to past

By Jeff Call, Deseret News

Published: Monday, Sept. 12 2011 9:12 p.m. MDT

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There are striking differences with this year's version of the annual Rivalry Game.

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WhatsInItForMe

Orem, Utah

There's more on the line for BYU than Utah.

Utah's Pac-12 fortunes are in their hands, win or lose at BYU.

However, the more losses BYU gets, the worse for them in the long run as an independent.

Sad, but true.

9:19 p.m. Sept. 12, 2011
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PAC Member

Kaysville, UT

I've been a long time University of Utah fan. I graduated from the U. 20 years ago. I've been a long time supporter of football as a season ticket holder. I've truly enjoyed the rivalry over the years.

Over the past six years the hatred More..

9:25 a.m. Sept. 13, 2011
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Carnak

Salt Lake City, UT

WhatsInItForMe | 9:19 p.m. Sept. 12, 2011
Orem, Utah

Good point. However, your truthfulness will make the Duckhunter cry.

Again.

9:46 p.m. Sept. 12, 2011
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Jeff Call

Jeff Call has been a sportswriter for the Deseret News since 1997. He is the BYU beat writer and has been covering Cougar sports since 1993, when he served as sports editor at the Daily Universe. Call has written several more ..

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