distance between campuses (or campi ) makes us natural rivals. I have been to many fball and bball games against the 2 schools and have enjoyed lots of good times and close finishes. I think Hill wants to crush BYU. I think Whit hates the personal animosity that gets involved. I disagree with both of them. Rivalries are a HUUUUUGE part of college athletics. Rivalries make it fun. If I just wanted to see the best football on earth (and get a 10% pay raise), I could skip out on church and watch the NFL.
I don't need to give years or scores to prove my point. I can just say things like, "Doink", "Harline is still open", Doink #2, "George is still running", "Magic happens", 34-31, (okay, that was a score), "the block". Good times. The rivalry is much bigger than the highly esteemed Dr. Chris Hill.