Don't worry, it's a hypothetical, no one is trading anything. The point is,

Sep 4, 2024
10:20:12am

russkiejedi Political Junky

beating Utah could be (and probably is) more important to the long-term health of the program than two other indeterminate wins would be in what would either way be an unremarkable season.

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Time

You guys would rather trade away two wins? Seriously? Get a grip.

Indy Coug Loquacious Lummox

Sep 4, 7:29am

The correct answer is beat Utah

MHOP

Sep 4, 7:34am

The correct answer is beating Utah isn't worth selling away two wins

Indy Coug

Sep 4, 7:35am

I think it is.

Sea Chicken

Sep 4, 8:08am

So do I.

NonmormonYfan89

Sep 4, 10:17am

I tend to agree with a caveat. This is all hypothetical anyway, so I'll make it

Trent

Sep 4, 11:29am

RE: The correct answer is beating Utah isn't worth selling away two wins

MHOP

Sep 4, 8:40am

Two extra wins may not help BYU long term if Utah still looks better than BYU,

ldssdl

Sep 4, 9:40am

Don't worry, it's a hypothetical, no one is trading anything. The point is,

russkiejedi

Sep 4, 10:20am

It is if you live in SL county

WillsPitStop

Sep 4, 10:27am

We've been a messed up fanbase for a while now regarding the yewts. It's sad.

SinkingQuffa

Sep 4, 7:35am

Both fan bases have been acting like the little brother

GlutealGuy

Sep 4, 7:39am

Plenty of yewt fans are just small people. And it reflects in the way they are fans. I don't think many of them are

SinkingQuffa

Sep 4, 7:56am

Well, Ute twitter fans and CB users have for sure, but

311polo

Sep 4, 10:12am

I'm guessing a lot of those people live in Utah and having to face their Ute neighbor/coworker fans

Chemish

Sep 4, 7:41am

THIS. If we win I’m not allowed to talk crap because then I’m a jerk Mormon but

ColonelMustard

Sep 4, 9:09am

Is there a massive difference between B12 bowl arrangements for a 9-3 team and 7-5 team? Perhaps my mind is still in the

Preppy

Sep 4, 7:55am

It's probably the difference between an AAC/C-USA team and Big10/SEC team

Indy Coug

Sep 4, 7:57am

Mediocre season versus ending the season ranked? Seems a no-brainer to me.

DubuMfalme

Sep 4, 8:01am

I can see that rationale of BYU being ranked, otherwise Utah getting to the playoffs (potentially) is awful for BYU

Preppy

Sep 4, 8:26am

This! We need to know what bowl we are sacrificing

basc-coug

Sep 4, 8:42am

Amen!

Cougarpride

Sep 4, 8:24am

Do you live in Utah? My brother is just as big of a BYU fan as I am,

ybecausethatswhy

Sep 4, 8:45am

Not this moment, but I lived in Utah for 12 years of my adult life, including suffering through a losing streak to Utah

Indy Coug

Sep 4, 10:03am

Living in Utah 12 years isn’t the same as growing up here my friend. I’m 35

NonmormonYfan89

Sep 4, 10:20am

I lived in SLC during the losing streak. I remember all 34-31 nonsense. I had the Ute coworkers, ward members, etc.

Indy Coug

Sep 4, 11:09am

You may not care, but what about recruits? I think a strong case can be made it

ldssdl

Sep 4, 11:21am

It’s not just about beating Utah, it’s about the culture here in Utah and recrui

NonmormonYfan89

Sep 4, 11:21am

I've never lived in Utah (other than to attend BYU), but I feel

Hazzard

Sep 4, 1:51pm

I'm indifferent on the poll, but the Yewts hurt us regularly in recruiting. It's more important to beat them.

HarlemCoug

Sep 4, 9:28am

If it doesn't make a difference to BYU's bowl eligibility, other factors need to

ldssdl

Sep 4, 9:31am

You gotta play the long game. Option 1 I think is best for the future success of

4mack

Sep 4, 10:07am

Welcome to college football. Rivalries mean something. Don’t like it, watch NFL

zerome4sooners

Sep 4, 10:13am

Hear, hear!

311polo

Sep 4, 10:42am

Does 9-3 BYU put them in the CCG against Utah in that scenario?

fattycoug

Sep 4, 10:28am

I’m sure your programming won’t allow you to consider that not all wins are equal

byuTX

Sep 4, 10:49am

Yep, that's little brother syndrome right there.

lilpenny

Sep 4, 11:01am

Seriously, stop cowering in fear over having to face your Ute neighbors

Projectoor

Sep 4, 11:11am

It’s not about cowering in fear. I live out east where yewt fans don’t exist.

ldssdl

Sep 4, 11:28am

Beating is also important as you need to regain fans and recruits in the state

fattycoug

Sep 4, 12:27pm

What's the point of winning if we don't beat Utah?

Hazzard

Sep 4, 12:06pm

Utah has done a number on some of you

juntao25

Sep 4, 12:19pm

yes

baller_jayz

Sep 4, 1:15pm

A good portion of my CFB enjoyment involves watching Utah lose

canuckchuck

Sep 4, 1:26pm

Been a rough couple decades for you considering their record.

311polo

Sep 4, 1:55pm

Those few wins have sustained me greatly

canuckchuck

Sep 4, 2:28pm

They haven't won a bowl game in 7 years

AZ Coug

Sep 4, 3:16pm

…and that always brings some extra holiday cheer

zerome4sooners

Sep 4, 3:19pm

Op didn't say only bowl losses, he said losses. Utah's got a pretty good record.

311polo

Sep 4, 4:52pm

Because there is almost zero difference between 3rd place and 7th place... but beating Utah... is still beating Utah

Coug

Sep 4, 1:29pm

This is my answer, too

Hazzard

Sep 4, 1:49pm

What if 3rd place is 8-4 and heading to a bowl and 7th is 5-6 staying home?

311polo

Sep 4, 4:53pm

Yes

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