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

Report problem with this ad

Sep 4, 2024
11:09:39am

Indy Coug Loquacious Lummox

Sorry, I'm not buying the sad sack narrative that results in thinking it's OK to give away two wins just to beat Utah.

Report problem with this ad

Indy Coug

Bio page: Indy Coug
Joined: Dec 20, 2001
Last login: Sep 18, 2024
Total posts: 187,713 (10,019 FO)

Report problem with this ad

Messages

Author

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

Posting on CougarBoard