The are jealous of the attention he gets in the media for a a subpar professional career. Also, he is lds and it gives them a chance to jab at the church and the role it plays in Utah culture. For that same reason, we cheer for Weddle and Reilly who are lds. Y fans and media are indifferent to non lds Ute alumni and it makes them angry, ostracized, and probably deservedly so.