I'm trying to focus on the good Utah fans I've met lately. I want the rivalry

Nov 11, 2024
12:40:58pm

BYUCougarsFan All-American

to be less toxic. I'm going to keep focusing on the good ones, because it's made the rivalry more fun for me.

But I hope Utah fans understand: this is stuff that has to be cleaned up.

I ended up walking out behind three folks clad in blue. Total strangers.

The things that were said to them on the concourse were truly vile.

That’s not sports. That’s not a rivalry.

I once wore red at LaVell. Was treated with total class.

We can do better, Utah fans.
— Avremi Zippel (@UtahRabbi) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/UtahRabbi/status/1855648453566591098

.https://x.com/Landon14354721/status/1855554862123213157 <- Language in that video

This happened to the BYU cheer coach. If you saw anything or have video please let me know. pic.twitter.com/YRXzmY4CPM
— Stevi Ginolfi (@stevikayg) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/stevikayg/status/1855624337333592065

My wife took this pic. Seconds later a rando Utah fan came and shoved me from behind and walked away. My foot went through the seat in the next row and I sprained my ankle. I thank God that my leg was stuck because otherwise I would be in jail right now. 😤 Icing up son. pic.twitter.com/QS5lqv8u3D
— Salt City Swagger (@SaltCitySwagger) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/SaltCitySwagger/status/1855546157436682650

Read the whole thread on this one:

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Last night, I was sitting with @cnicol49 @ToddBGolf @InkedCougar @laceandrus @lasersheep and many others. We were at the top of the bowl enjoying the game, when all of a sudden I see a scuffle at the corner of my eye and a BYU and Utah fan were getting into it.
— Statue of Whitt (@StatueOfWhitt) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/StatueOfWhitt/status/1855633716724617262

#BYU fans experience in #Utah’s Stadium with their fans. Stay Classy Salt Lake City! #BYUatUtah pic.twitter.com/Fn55suNloc
— Brian Child (@BYUSportsCave) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/BYUSportsCave/status/1855616876543455605

trash rains down on BYU players as they storm the field following a shocking win over utah in salt lake. pic.twitter.com/623XyCpG6J
— locked on big 12, america’s conference. (@LOBig12) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/LOBig12/status/1855507935159591289

https://www.cougarboard.com/board/message.html?id=34191707

This is only a HANDFUL of reports I’ve seen on Twitter of BYU fans being physically assaulted. I know most Utah fans are great people! But if you start harming individuals because of a game, you need to start reevaluating your life. Fan better! And #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/lI5efUgn49
— 🏴‍☠️Cap’n Jack Coug🏴‍☠️ (@Jar_of_Dirt_12) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/Jar_of_Dirt_12/status/1855692381842260023

Not to mention the administration:

You know what would have been even funnier than whining about a legitimate holding penalty?
How about imagine if Utah did have a miracle touchdown return but it's called back because the unsportsmanlike conduct was caused by Mark Harlan being on the field during the play? pic.twitter.com/Y40g5VnDxu
— Greg Welch (@ArtDirectorBYU) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/ArtDirectorBYU/status/1855662044499812618

“I will talk to the commissioner”

… and the commissioner will tell you that your alternative is to enjoy life with Wazzu, Boise, and SDSU. Enjoy it! https://t.co/k9MmGT4fS5
— Chappy 🇧🇷 (@itschappy) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/itschappy/status/1855512725935329442

Harlan going out like a loser lmao pic.twitter.com/gRnqUURgdq
— Hype Train Podcast (@thehypetrainpod) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/thehypetrainpod/status/1855509279156879410

Harlan and Whitt with the chefs kiss to end the night.

pic.twitter.com/fp2E1RntP3
— Chico Promedio Pit Master BGXII. 🤙 (@Average_Homeboy) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/Average_Homeboy/status/1855522686832668724

pic.twitter.com/BwGbyJztrY
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/nocontextcfb/status/1855509196277469631

pic.twitter.com/SQJDPkrNG4
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) November 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/nocontextcfb/status/1855508124754411725

Oh, and it was revealed they pipe in crowd noise from the speakers.

They really should be embarrassed. Too bad, I got to know a lot of GOOD Ute fans this go around. I want the rivalry to be less toxic, and I'm focusing on the good Utes for the most part. But it's bad.

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