BYU vs UTAH

Believe it or not, despite being in Iowa and having a ridiculus school schedule, I actually managed to watch a few games of both BYU and Utah. Its no secret that I bleed blue. But I'm actually more of a fan of Utah teams in general. I cheer for Utah, BYU, Utah State, Weber state whenever they are playing out of state schools. But there is a pecking order when in-state play each other. So I've decided to finally put in ink for all to see my pecking order of Utah teams. In most years*, Utah State is who I will cheer for againt any team in any sport since that is where I did my undergrad. BYU is next on the list and I will cheer for them against anybody but USU*. Weber State is next, followed by Utah. I really like to watch Utes and like to see them win against out of state foes. This year was no different and I'm glad they are 11-0.

Now to explain the asteriks. USU has fallen on hard times in the football world which makes it hard to cheer for them against anybody, so I don't care much for there football program anymore. So in the years that BYU football is really good, I will cheer for them to beat USU so they will still have a shot to make it to the BCS. So what does this all mean why am I posting this now? It means that starting tomorrow I will not wear red this week. It's rivalry week and the holy war is on the horizon! It will have the two highest ranked teams the rivalry has ever seen! Only one loss between the two and a combined 21 victories. Lots of storylines, passions, opinions and emotions! Instead of comparing wins and stats and guessing who will win, I will do a simple calculation in the Seanulator...and the outcome is=BYU by 3! :) Actually its a win-win situation for me this year. If BYU wins, then they spoil the Utes perfect season and get a chance to make it to a BCS bowl(if Boise state somehow loses), which would be awesome(but a long shot). But if Utah wins, they go to the BCS bowl which is great for the conference and will also be fun to watch. My only request is if Utah goes to the Sugar bowl and plays Florida or Alabama, that they don't pull a Hawaii. Deal?