That’s why I mentioned late 70’s early 80’s as the changing point. Wayne Howard

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Apr 20, 2023
8:04:15am

Pine Walk-on

That’s why I mentioned late 70’s early 80’s as the changing point. Wayne Howard

and Fassel tried to ramp it up in football but it didn’t take on the popular appeal and “in your face” hatred that we experience now. Mostly because we were beating them so much we ignored them and few of the current trashy fans had the motivation to jump on board. It wasn’t trendy.

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One of the silver linings of the cess pool that is Twitter

whirl

4/20/23 5:03am

It's a microcosm of the entire state of Utah's culture.

Shore10

4/20/23 6:55am

You mean the university of Utah right?

BYU Grounds

4/20/23 7:46am

No.

Shore10

4/20/23 8:48am

That's how it's going to come off to everyone...

conetah

4/20/23 8:27am

Specifically….

Babyboy

4/20/23 7:20am

One small caveat worth noting. The turn to the dark side hasn’t been going on

Pine

4/20/23 7:27am

Football was like that before and early McBride. Worse than USU now with injury

NYC and Japan

4/20/23 7:50am

That’s why I mentioned late 70’s early 80’s as the changing point. Wayne Howard

Pine

4/20/23 8:04am

Yes, Whittingham could have "settled it down" But with pious Bronco at the helm

sundance

4/20/23 8:23am

Lol it was Bronco’s fault?! That’s a load of crap.kwhitt embraced the dark side.

BYU Grounds

4/20/23 8:48am

I didn't say it was Bronco's "fault" I said the rivalry grew worse

sundance

4/20/23 9:06am

YES.

Cougsanity

4/20/23 9:37am

yes. Bronco could say the word "Utah". You are coming across as a U apologetic.

here's to hoping

4/20/23 9:44am

“Pious Bronco” ?

BYU Grounds

4/20/23 9:54am

Yes.

AlternateShot

4/20/23 12:47pm

I have no real qualms against Utah players with few exceptions. Its the fandom

tamasiaina

4/20/23 8:46am

Anyone that attended the 2010 game at RES should have qualms

SageOwl

4/20/23 1:50pm

I was on my mission for that one, what happened?

CameronG

4/20/23 2:12pm

My observations on Whittingham. I have watched him since we played against

Pine

4/20/23 9:31am

You don’t just send your kids to BYU anymore. They get perfect grades, near

Magneto

4/20/23 7:25pm

That’s a little strong

carmelcougar

4/20/23 7:32am

Sure you’re right but those are the ones most active on Twitter representing the fan base.

Soupie

4/20/23 7:36am

RE: That’s a little strong

YOHONOMOTO

4/20/23 7:37am

True, 99% of Ute fans are giving the 1% of good ones a bad rap.

JohnnyComeLately

4/20/23 4:20pm

RE: One of the silver linings of the cess pool that is Twitter

BYU Grounds

4/20/23 7:48am

Rival? You mean the in-state game

Heath Squashwell

4/20/23 8:04am

Utah fans haven’t been like this for a century bro

Blue2thebone

4/20/23 8:13am

Ironic thing about yewts just being the "anti-BYU" is that BYU controls them

Brandoblueblood

4/20/23 8:16am

And the same thing will happen to BYU if/when it's worst fans act like Yewts on

BYUlv

4/20/23 8:41am

I live within a couple of blocks of the U, and

Buckeye

4/20/23 8:51am

You know and live near the cream of Utah’s crop. Go to ChuckORama or Macy’s.

Dr MoBYU

4/20/23 8:53am

It's where I live and whom I know now. It's not where I've always lived and not

Buckeye

4/20/23 8:57am

You’ve lived a charmed life sir

Dr MoBYU

4/20/23 9:08am

I've worked downtown SLC, West Valley, lived in Millcreek and know and worked

NYC and Japan

4/20/23 10:44am

And I'm on the U's campus multiple times per week

Buckeye

4/20/23 9:03am

Sure you don’t want to put a rose in your signature line? ?

Dr MoBYU

4/20/23 9:09am

BYU grad, BYU fan, & can't stand when the goatee convention walks past my house

Buckeye

4/20/23 9:15am

And yet..."Buckeye". Not "Cougar", "Buckeye".

AlternateShot

4/20/23 12:53pm

It should be 2 roses, both in the shape of an "L."

cosmohio

4/20/23 1:49pm

President is a member... so was the one that actively worked to screw BYU as

SoBlueitHurts

4/20/23 11:34am

Give me a break

4/20/23 9:02am

One of my lifelong best friends is a Ute.

whirl

4/20/23 9:03am

So you live near the few rich yewtah fans you say?

Mitty

4/20/23 9:09am

Congrats! I hear Miami is lovely

Unibro

4/20/23 9:16am

Ha! Good point, and one that confuses 98% of the Utes I know

Buckeye

4/20/23 9:18am

I have 3 siblings that went to Utah, as well as in laws; OP is right, they suck

LargeTalons

4/20/23 9:32am

An Ohio state fan saying a toxic fan base isn't actually that bad.

4/20/23 9:32am

Drive for Uber on a Friday or Saturday night. Last night was Coed night at one

UberDeek

4/20/23 9:51am

Sorry unless the U were to offer an apology and do some kind of joint event with

BYU Grounds

4/20/23 9:59am

I would a half-apology or something in that manner, but not going to get it.

tamasiaina

4/20/23 10:10am

Each time I wear BYU clothing in public at least one Ute fan makes a nasty

CameronG

4/20/23 10:39am

You live in an elite part of town...what would you think if you lived next to a "trailer park" filled with UU fans. Your

Real G Man

4/20/23 10:40am

I live as far south in this state as possible. This is my experience as well. I

Atama

4/20/23 4:57pm

I hate the Utes as much as anyone especially the revelation of what their Pres

BYU Grounds

4/20/23 5:43pm

I'm not from the US but after living in SLC, I very much disagree with you.

Brandoblueblood

4/20/23 5:18pm

A diarrhea factory only knows how to produce diarrhea.

Mitty

4/20/23 9:08am

But you don't want to talk about what they all say about you, do you?

DoseOfReality

4/20/23 9:18am

You acknowledge twitter is a cesspool - WHY ARE YOU ON IT??? There are

ALUF 1990

4/20/23 9:52am

Have you seen the related thread?

whirl

4/20/23 9:55am

The Ute fanbase has been exposed.

BlooCoog

4/20/23 10:06am

Well Cougarboard doesn't do any justice for BYU fans. So there's that too.

ReggaeCoug

4/20/23 12:53pm

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