I hate to admit it, but it's true.

Many factors contributed to me switching teams and it was a slow process. I've shared the story on this board before so I won't get into the minor details. To summarize, it began with my conversion to the church, it was enhanced when a family member went to play for BYU, It was solidified by my own personal experiences with Ute fans after I started cheering for BYU.

Many in my family continue to tell me that I switched sides at the wrong time. That it must be terrible to be a BYU fan who never got to live through the Glory Days of Heisman Trophies and National Championships. They tell me I should come back to the Utah family and admit I made a mistake. But I don't see it as a mistake, I see it as an awakening! There is nothing in this world that could ever entice me to switch back to being a Utah fan again. Never! I don't care if they win a National Championship and BYU is relegated to Football irrelevancy. I am 100% True Blue and nothing will change that.

Not so much because I hate Utah (which I do) but mostly because I love BYU. I love everything it stands for and what it represents.
My allegiance to BYU is about so much more than Football, basketball or conferences. Don't get me wrong, those things matter to me... ALOT! I mean, how many girls get on this board and talk sports with you guys anyway? That's evidence enough as to how much I love BYU sports. But you know what? I never felt like I was anything other than just a "fan" when I grew up cheering for Utah. I feel like my BYU fandom represents so much more than just sports.

So while there may be some that are switching sides due to Utah's success and PAC-12 membership, there may be others who are quietly switching sides to BYU for reasons similar to my own. Those who realize that wins, losses & championships are fleeting, but what BYU stands for lasts forever! Go Cougs!