Whether you go for red or cheer on the blue; no matter if you rise and shout, or exclaim what kind of man you are; it doesn't even make any difference if you're a real big football fan or not; tomorrow brings the greatest day in the college football schedule for fans in the state of Utah.
The Holy War.
A name which has taken on a higher dose of irony in recent years (remember Max Hall? Stay Classy, My Friends).
This is the last time the Cougars and Utes will meet up as conference foes, as both head for different destinations next season. Utah, the Pac12. BYU, Indepenence. While it's true the schools could someday end up in the same conference again, it's not likely.
What IS likely: There's a 50/50 chance that you'll have a crappy day, depending on which team wins.
So make some nachoes, plop down on the couch, and enjoy the game! If your team loses, skip church on Sunday. If they win, call your neighbor who roots for the other side and offer them a ride TO church.
Whatever the result, whatever you do, however you react, just remember this: Pouring beer on somebody's family doesn't make you cool. It makes you a Utah fan.
And living in 1984 doesn't make you classic. It makes you a BYU fan.
But tomorrow, either of those might also make you a winner.
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Here are my annual predictions for the game:
BYU:
Rushing-175 yards, 2 TDs
Passing-115 yards, 1 TD
Field Goals-1 of 2
Turnover margin- -2
UTAH:
Rushing- 200 yards, 3 TDs
Passing- 110 yards, 1 TD
Field Goals- 1 of 1
Turnover margin- +2
BOTH:
Total Personal Fouls in the game: 3
Total number of plays that are reviewed or challenged: 4
Number of times Robert Anae calls for a run on 3rd down: 4
Number of trick plays Whittingham's team tries: 2
Final Score:
Utah: 31 BYU: 24
Austin's Sports Blog (the one place where he is ALWAYS right)
