I've got more than a few issues with how Markham reports....but the quote you brought up is from a fan, not an official representative.

And I hate it when someone takes that mindset, especially in my fairly unique position (grew up a Utah fan with an alumni dad, went to BYU, became a BYU fan, still talk Utah with my dad and support them as well) and I wish both sides would stop demonizing the other fanbase