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Jan 15, 2025
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BigEasyCougar
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I believe so. I played on the team his son was QB for.
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Bednar shutting down BYU athletics is the new hope for Ute & Aggie fans
Kolipoki
Jan 15, 1:37pm
BYU Alumni who cheer for the Utes or Aggies? I’ve never met one.
stenso
Jan 15, 1:39pm
I’ve searched but never found one either
WallaX2
Jan 15, 1:41pm
One of my best friends is a BYU alum but a lifelong Ute fan. Liked going to
ossicles
Jan 15, 2:28pm
And I know several in his family had similar paths and allegiances
ossicles
Jan 15, 2:34pm
One of my better friends from high school went to BYU and was a big Utah fan
Belboz
Jan 15, 2:43pm
One of my best friends from a legacy Ute family broke tradition and went to BYU
A_blue_car
Jan 15, 2:46pm
Be extra kind to this friend. He/she has probably had to deal with more than a lifetime's worth of yewt...
Mozey
Jan 15, 6:36pm
RE: One of my best friends is a BYU alum but a lifelong Ute fan. Liked going to
BYU Tar Heel
Jan 15, 5:22pm
My brother in law. Really nice guy, but now hates the church and BYU.
byulover
Jan 15, 4:35pm
A couple of my classmates at BYU law school were Utah undergrads. They hated
GideonsTrumpet
Jan 15, 4:58pm
Same exact scenario with my coworkers.
Kolipoki
Jan 15, 5:40pm
One of my good friends is a BYU alum, but HATES BYU sports and is a Ute fan.
311polo
Jan 15, 8:33pm
Bednar didn’t shut the program down at Ricks…
Refugee
Jan 15, 1:42pm
Many in Rexburg feel Eyring was the main influence behind shutting it down
RC Vikings
Jan 15, 2:17pm
As a confidant maybe, but it was 100% championed by Pres. Hinckley…
Refugee
Jan 15, 2:53pm
It's called Title IX.
IronPotato
Jan 15, 6:19pm
He followed instruction from President Hinckley.
APowerfulY
Jan 15, 3:02pm
That is correct.
Refugee
Jan 15, 3:04pm
Bednar was always going to be the faithful soldier, that’s who he is.
RC Vikings
Jan 15, 3:08pm
When a general directs, the colonels follow that direction. Is that wrong?
unctoothman
Jan 15, 6:39pm
No, i think that's his point
sah22
Jan 15, 8:22pm
He and his wife were sure cheering for BYU at the Delta center earlier this year
O Gaucho
Jan 15, 1:48pm
It’s true. And I heard him use an F word.
Nittany Cougar
Jan 15, 1:58pm
Elder Bednar is the last person who would shut down BYU athletics. People who
AlternateShot
Jan 15, 1:53pm
Don't accuse Utah fans of knowing anything about the church.
ryebrye
Jan 15, 2:00pm
And, does anyone really think he shut down athletics on his own, without
LifeLongLakerFan
Jan 15, 2:00pm
Bednar was as surprised as the rest of us when he first heard athletics was
Refugee
Jan 15, 2:02pm
I'm glad someone is showing enough respect to call him "Elder Bednar".
BlueLine
Jan 15, 3:07pm
President Bednar.....
blkbull
Jan 15, 2:02pm
I believe that is correct…
Refugee
Jan 15, 2:03pm
I believe so. I played on the team his son was QB for.
BigEasyCougar
Jan 15, 3:43pm
Yes, played QB in high school
Projectoor
Jan 15, 5:00pm
Wait, BYU grads that cheer for USU and Utah and went to grad schools. I haven’t met those anywhere
Littlerich
Jan 15, 2:03pm
Yeah. Me and most of my friends from BYU aren't really in the church anymore
A_blue_car
Jan 15, 2:19pm
Ute fans: “Help us David A. Bednar. You’re our only hope!” Lol
SJS
Jan 15, 2:22pm
I think it’s more likely they restart athletics at BYUI than cutting provo.
Dat_rmishner
Jan 15, 2:30pm
Stranger things have happened.
coventry94
Jan 15, 4:48pm
I used to think that Elder Bednar played a role in shutting down Ricks athletics.
Sandstone Cougar
Jan 15, 2:43pm
That made me LOL. You are funny.
Acorn
Jan 15, 2:58pm
Has now passed them up? Didn’t that happen in the 1950s or so?
BYU '80
Jan 15, 2:52pm
He played QB in high school. Deep down, under that white shirt and tie, is a
Parker Schnabel
Jan 15, 3:00pm
I talked with a family member once...he told me that he's rarely seen
AlternateShot
Jan 15, 3:02pm
This is consistent with my experience working with one of his sons
davidsonlaw
Jan 15, 3:31pm
Boardname checks out
Parker Schnabel
Jan 15, 4:20pm
He better not challenge Elder Gong to a ping pong game, then.
Les IsMore
Jan 15, 9:16pm
BYU grad cheering for the Utes? Never heard that one before. You work with some
Soy Celeste
Jan 15, 3:01pm
not one but "a lot". I've never met even one.
5150man
Jan 15, 3:10pm
Same here. On the other hand I know Utah grads who cheer for BYU. Not sure I
Soy Celeste
Jan 15, 4:30pm
I lol'd at the thought of USU fans being upset that we recently passed them up
machete
Jan 15, 3:47pm
Yeah, id say that part only applies to the Ute fans I work with.
Kolipoki
Jan 15, 4:06pm
They have been trying to shut down BYU athletics including members for 50 plus
coot20
Jan 15, 3:50pm
Only one person can "shut it down"...and he needs the support of the Board of
Plantagenet
Jan 15, 3:54pm
*Elder Please show some respect.
Soy Celeste
Jan 15, 5:58pm
Once upon a time when BYU was Indy I thought the possibility was there, but now
Schrodizzy
Jan 15, 5:58pm
I can state for a fact that Bednar is one of the most frequently attending GA’s.
Talcoug
Jan 15, 6:35pm
Good. We need someone to take up Perry's mantel.
HuskerFan2
Jan 15, 7:14pm
They can dream on. He's a huge sports fan.
unctoothman
Jan 15, 6:39pm
Elder Bednar did not shut down Ricks College athletics.
dut99002
Jan 15, 6:42pm
Sounds like lame people to work with. Went to BYU but became Ute fans? Probably
BamaCoug
Jan 15, 8:15pm
Yeah they all claim they grew up Ute fans & never could convert to rooting for
Kolipoki
Jan 16, 12:06am
Ute fan here. I 100% hope it doesn't happen. College sports are better with BYU
311polo
Jan 15, 8:32pm
Evidence says Elder Bednar appreciates college sports more than most GAs.
Les IsMore
Jan 15, 9:23pm
Elder Bednar loves sports. There were reasons to shut down BYUI sports and the
BaseCoug
Jan 16, 11:26am
I've never heard of a BYU grad who converted to Ute or Aggie
ochobeeguy
Jan 15, 8:36pm
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BaseCoug
Jan 16, 11:24am
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