and the current perception local young people have about the rivalry.

In my view, BYU already has an uphill battle without a conference and no official P5 status. The Utes Pac 12 advantages aren't imagened.

You absolutely have to have thick skins in Utah as a BYU fan. I can live with all the insults. I'm more worried about the direction of the program. I see beating Utah as a must to improve our program.

Anyway, no disrespect meant towards terrific poster Bamacoug and others that are excited about playing LSU. Wouldn't it be something if BYU could beat LSU and the Utes?