Why did I start an epic Daily Universe editorial battle in the Y2K era, pitting hormonal males lacking optical self control against the female student population and normal well-adjusted males that had previously seen women in the wild? Well, the answer is simple really. BYU basketball was still largely in the tank (though beginning to show some signs of life with Bigelow, Selleaze, and Co.) and the football team was about to lose its legendary coach of three decades. Cougar fans, especially those on campus, needed a distraction and thus the legend of the single-strap backpack was born. Conversation ensued. TIC editorials abounded. Eyes rolled. Hearts were blessed.

Before anyone knew it, Crowton had arrived on a white horse to rescue the football program and Ute castoff Trent Whiting showed up to dunk and drain half court 3s on his former team to lead us to basketball victory over Majerus's boys.

You're welcome. Viva le single-strap backpack!