I also have a few friends who are Democrats. Under most circumstances we all get along.

Utah's arrogance is killing them. I think it really comes down to them not wanting to be in the same conference as BYU because that would suggest some level of parity. Then again, the Cougars are the big dog when it comes to media. And don't let the utes misappropriate the TV ratings of USC, UCLA and Oregon to win their argument.