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BYU football: Much in common — 'Twin' opponents are out to prove something
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Matt | 4:13 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
What glory has UA had in football other than the random bowls here or there? It
is not much of a comparison to compare UA's football success or lack of it
to the Y since Y is one of the all time great programs in NCAA football with
multiple national championships and perenially recruiting the top recruits from
all over the country.
Ute Fan | 6:42 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
What a bad year to be a Ute fan...we have to wait until January 2nd to play our
bowl game...The Coogies get to play today. That surely sucks...I wish I were a
Coogie fan so I could get this game out of the way on December 20th and have
plenty of time to recover before Christmas. Question to Coog Nation....
Does BYU always playing in the "pioneer" bowl? Or is it just a coincidence? BYU? Pioneer? If it is their own personal bowl, they may want to consider calling it the "Days of '47 Bowl"...or the "All Is Well Bowl"?
Pioneer Bowl could be confused with the audio company...if the Coogie's have their own bowl they should change the name to something that makes it easy to understand that they do in fact own it.
"Lavell's Silent Wonder Bowl"? The "Al Bundy...We were good in 1980 Bowl"..."The We Had A Heisman Trophy Once Bowl"...
Pioneer is just plain weird...(not a weird as the "Northern Part of San Diego County Credit Union and Other Non-Regulated Financial Institution Bowl"...that the Utes played in recently...
Go Win Coogie's....
Does BYU always playing in the "pioneer" bowl? Or is it just a coincidence? BYU? Pioneer? If it is their own personal bowl, they may want to consider calling it the "Days of '47 Bowl"...or the "All Is Well Bowl"?
Pioneer Bowl could be confused with the audio company...if the Coogie's have their own bowl they should change the name to something that makes it easy to understand that they do in fact own it.
"Lavell's Silent Wonder Bowl"? The "Al Bundy...We were good in 1980 Bowl"..."The We Had A Heisman Trophy Once Bowl"...
Pioneer is just plain weird...(not a weird as the "Northern Part of San Diego County Credit Union and Other Non-Regulated Financial Institution Bowl"...that the Utes played in recently...
Go Win Coogie's....
TED | 6:53 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
I THINK THE ODDS MAKERS HAVE REALLY MISSED THIS ONE. IF YOU CAN BET HERE,
TAKE BYU.
BRIGHAM YOUNG-38 ARIZONA-16
BRIGHAM YOUNG-38 ARIZONA-16
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Boise State Bronco | 7:32 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Go Cougars!
RE: Matt | 7:37 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
The article is talking about the last few years....not the entire history of
college football. The Y couldn't hold a candle to the az desert swarm team
of the 90's headed by Teddy bruschi. But this article isn't talking
about those teams. So go lay down and chill until the game.
page | 8:18 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
good luck byu and all MWC teams
sob | 8:23 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
hey matt, byu has won how many "multiple national championships"?
one by default i think
to the 1% of the country who care about this bowl
i hope that you guys wont shame the mwc with a last second block to win by one point against another bottom to middle pac 10 school
one by default i think
to the 1% of the country who care about this bowl
i hope that you guys wont shame the mwc with a last second block to win by one point against another bottom to middle pac 10 school
Speed Kills | 8:48 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
The faster team will win this one. Arizona by 3.
It Never Fails | 8:55 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
....that some overzealous Ute fan will love to troll and Post their garbage on
an article on BYU and their opponent, where it does not even mention Utah. Dont
make a bad name for yourselves.....just try to maintain the comment boards to
the article itself. Don't ruin it for your own fans as well as everyone
else.
Drew | 8:56 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
byu will lose to Arizona and I will dance on the shards of the cougar's
broken dreams from a broken season.
To Ute Fan: | 9:05 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Dearest Ute Fan,
Thank you for being such an awesome fan this year. You truly made the difference in your teams success this year. Surely, your tough words are representative of your whole fan base on a good year for you. Everyone is just as proud of you as they are for your team. You are exactly what gives those, like yourself, such a good name. Keep up the good work and the great sportsmanship.
Disappointed
Thank you for being such an awesome fan this year. You truly made the difference in your teams success this year. Surely, your tough words are representative of your whole fan base on a good year for you. Everyone is just as proud of you as they are for your team. You are exactly what gives those, like yourself, such a good name. Keep up the good work and the great sportsmanship.
Disappointed
Sam Boyd Special | 9:16 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
This just in...in the south endzone under the bleachers they're offering a
new item on the menu:
The "Max Hall" Turnover. You get 6 for the price of 1.
The "Max Hall" Turnover. You get 6 for the price of 1.
Re: Drew | 9:24 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Get a life! it's embarrassing that your whole existence focuses around BYU.
Third Party Observer | 9:28 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
In the months of September and October I did some work on the U and Y campuses
and noticed something that these comments seem to confirm. When in Provo I
noticed that those students LOVE the Cougars. When in Salt Lake I noticed that
the students didn't really care much for their team until it looked like
they might break into the BCS. Even then, for every cheer for their team I
heard at least 3 jeers against the Cougars. That, along with these comments
already left, tells me that the Cougar fans are true fans while the Ute fans
could care less about there team (I cite the game attendance after Utah had lost
4 games last year) as long as they can see the Cougars in pain. Shame. I wish
I could say it was the other way around after what the Cougars did to my Bruins
this year.
UTWildcat | 9:34 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
This is such a hard game for me. Its hard having loalties to both teams. I am
an Arizona Alum and BYU Fan.
I hope both teams have a good game, but my gut says Arizona will win.
I hope both teams have a good game, but my gut says Arizona will win.
RE: DREW | 9:34 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
KARMA Drew, KARMA!!!
akk | 9:47 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
If BYU loses to a 7-5 Arizona team they should be embarrassed. This game is a no
win situation for BYU. It is not redemption... rather a game that they should
win.
BYU Excels Against the Unranked | 9:44 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
During the Bronco era, the kUUgs are something like 30-3 against unranked teams.
The University of Arizona is unranked. Therefore I like the kUUgs' chances against the Wildcats.
If the Wildcats were ranked it would be a different story, since the kUUgs are 1-20 against ranked teams over the last 10 years.
The University of Arizona is unranked. Therefore I like the kUUgs' chances against the Wildcats.
If the Wildcats were ranked it would be a different story, since the kUUgs are 1-20 against ranked teams over the last 10 years.
Roller Mills | 9:59 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Matt,
YOu are very funny. You are very clever. Enjoy your great season, you deserve it.
YOu are very funny. You are very clever. Enjoy your great season, you deserve it.
Basketball anyone??!! | 10:11 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Why the complete disregard for the basketball team who has a huge game with
another PAC 10 Arizona school? There was one article today on Cummard, but not
the game. Shame on the Desnews sports writers for completely ignoring the team.
Football season ended at Rice Eccles season. I for one am not too excited for
the Vegas bowl, but am excited for the undefeated basketball team.
Dear Ute Fans | 10:21 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Next year:
B.J.: Gone
Who ever else: Gone
TCU: ON THE ROAD!
BYU: ON THE ROAD!
Oh Yeah, the best team by far you've played all season, NOT AT HOME!!!
What does it all mean? Enjoy the first few minutes of the Sugar Bowl. It will have to hold you over for a year or two!
As far as THIS GAME, BYU will win if they control the time on the clock and the turnovers.
GO COUGARS!!!!
B.J.: Gone
Who ever else: Gone
TCU: ON THE ROAD!
BYU: ON THE ROAD!
Oh Yeah, the best team by far you've played all season, NOT AT HOME!!!
What does it all mean? Enjoy the first few minutes of the Sugar Bowl. It will have to hold you over for a year or two!
As far as THIS GAME, BYU will win if they control the time on the clock and the turnovers.
GO COUGARS!!!!
Childish Bravado | 10:26 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
As I've read through the several posts, I'm reminded of grade school
boys hurling challenges to each other, such as "my dad can beat-up your
dad". In 5th grade, it was exciting to flash one's bravado, but to
adults, it's boorish adolescent behavior.
Both BYU and the UU need each other to be successful. That's what makes the rivalry fun. The fan base of each school should enjoy their moment in the spotlight, but not at the expense of the other. I remember a day when good sportsmanship was more important than the final outcome. There are few things more ugly, than immaturity.
Both BYU and the UU need each other to be successful. That's what makes the rivalry fun. The fan base of each school should enjoy their moment in the spotlight, but not at the expense of the other. I remember a day when good sportsmanship was more important than the final outcome. There are few things more ugly, than immaturity.
wellsaid3rdpartyo | 10:54 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
that's my impression too-both from when I lived in calif and since I moved
to DAVIS county some time ago
BYU has loyal fans-The UofU has fans too but most of the loudest and most obnoxious -we call them YEWTS are fair weather fans whose sole purpose in life is to tear down and bad mouth anything thing to do with Utah county,the LDS church, BYU, sportsmanship or integrity.
it must be miserable to live a life based solely on hating the main religion in UTAH and a rival college
GO COUGARS!
GO UTES-the team. please don't embarrass the state of utah and all non bsc teams the way YEWTS do!
BYU has loyal fans-The UofU has fans too but most of the loudest and most obnoxious -we call them YEWTS are fair weather fans whose sole purpose in life is to tear down and bad mouth anything thing to do with Utah county,the LDS church, BYU, sportsmanship or integrity.
it must be miserable to live a life based solely on hating the main religion in UTAH and a rival college
GO COUGARS!
GO UTES-the team. please don't embarrass the state of utah and all non bsc teams the way YEWTS do!
Re: akk | 11:03 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
This is a "no win" for both teams. If Arizona wins, it simply just a
Mountain West team. If BYU wins, it's simply just a lousy 7-5 team that
hasn't beat anyone this year.
I am not sure how the oddsmakeer put BYU as a 3 point dog. I am a Utah fan that hates to cheer for BYU but I want our conference and state to do well. If BYU loses, we'll simply have to listen to the infutility of our conference. Don't lose!
I am not sure how the oddsmakeer put BYU as a 3 point dog. I am a Utah fan that hates to cheer for BYU but I want our conference and state to do well. If BYU loses, we'll simply have to listen to the infutility of our conference. Don't lose!
Unrelated Question | 11:12 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Does anyone know if Manase Tonga will be back with the team next year? He was a
great asset to the Offensive.
Pioneer Bowl | 11:15 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
The Pioneer Bowl is named after Pioneer, the stereo company. Not the Pioneers
that moved to the west. Get a clue Yootie.
Provo Dad | 11:26 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Sorry BYU but Arizona takes this one.
RE: TED | 11:51 a.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Ted is absolutely right. This is a sure money-maker. I asked my bishop if the
rules on betting could be suspended just for this game so I could make some
bucks. Lamentably, he told me no. I am really tempted to do it anyway and
repent tomorrow (after my winnings are transferred to my account). BYU is so
not going to lose. This is a great opportunity to make some money and support
our team at the same time! It's just not an opportunity that I can pass up
easily.
Anonymous | 12:31 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Sorry Provo Dad, BYU takes this one.
31-24
BYU wins.
31-24
BYU wins.
Bet | 12:49 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Football BYU-24 Arizona-27. Basketball BYU-65 Arizona State 75.
Re Wellsaid... | 1:28 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
I think you're completely wrong. I grew up in DAVIS county, graduated from
DAVIS High, and I'm also LDS and knew many many many die hard Ute fans. I
also knew many many many die hard Cougar fans. The big difference is when I
would wear anything with a Utah logo, my BYU fan "friends" or church
leaders would always redicule me and say I'm not a true Mormon. So do you
really think it's only Utah fans bashing BYU fans because every Utah fan
isn't a member of the church? Not only that, but do you also think
it's acceptable for someone to challenge you faith and what you believe
because of what school you choose to support or even attend? By the way,
wasn't Elder Joseph B Wirthlin a longtime UTAH fan and a member of their
football team? Go ahead and keep calling us "yewt" and little
brother, all I'm going to say back is GROW UP AND LIVE WHAT YOU PREACH!
bob | 1:31 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Well, at least next year when we have a socialist at the top, (In Washington)
and an eight game championship, they will give all the money to the teams with
less than six wins! What could be more fair?
Third party observer | 1:28 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Nice observations. Don't pretend to be something your not.
BYU always next year | 2:59 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
I am so sick of hearing about next year-----I have heard this for years. It is
always next you. THIS YEAR YOU WILL LOSE JUST LIKE YOU DID TO UTAH---GO AZ
Just an idea.... | 5:17 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
there are plenty of wealthy Utahns who can more than afford to sponsor a bowl
game right here in the State of Utah, so why not start the Pioneers
Bowl?............Just idea, like I said....
Provo Dad | 11:51 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
"Sorry BYU but Arizona takes this one".
Anonymous | 12:31 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Sorry Provo Dad, BYU takes this one.
31-24
BYU wins.
31-21 Ariz. HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHA Eat Your Words!!!
Anonymous | 12:31 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
Sorry Provo Dad, BYU takes this one.
31-24
BYU wins.
31-21 Ariz. HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHA Eat Your Words!!!
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