University of Utah - BYU rivalry officially over???? I sure hope so.

CONFESSIONS OF A CONFLICTED FAN....

Is the rivalry of the BYU - Utah Sports over? probably not. But for me I hope some of the rhetoric, hate mongering and stupidity of fans on both sides will curtail. I live in the great State of Utah. There are undoubtedly some of the best people in the world here.
Traditionally I cheer for both teams, especially when they are not playing one another. My best scenario used to be that I would hope these two teams would dominate the conference, end up one and two or tied for the conference championship. I also split my favorites for example most of the time I root for University of Utah basketball and BYU football, although the past few years the U hasn't given me much to cheer for. But the sad fact is, the past few years I haven't followed either team that closely. Why.... its because of the fans. These usually normal people become so polar in their views that it just isn't worth the frustration, at least to me, to pay much attention. May be i'm getting older, but it seems that life is just too short to hold such venom for something that is... well....entertainment. What used to be fun becomes a point of contention, a point of one up manship. Get over it, I know I'm trying to.
The bottom line is that both of these are great organizations. I think theres always room for good things in the world. You don't have to hate one because you like the other. Please, just for this old man be a little more respectful to each other. Now that BYU is independent and the U is PAC 12 cheer for them both. They both put the state of Utah on the map. On the rare occasions that schedules allow them to compete on the field or court cheer for your favorite. Just remember that world peace, economic stability and the survival of mankind are not on the line. Who knows you may even find a meaningful friendship with a Ute or Cougar..

Bravehaven