evangelizers in Provo. HIS team has won 2 NC in 4 seasons, has another to their name and has a Heisman winner in the same time frame.
His team plays in the SEC not the MWC. His team has been the center of the football universe for several consecutive seasons - recently. BYU has never been the center like Florida has been lately(5-6 seasons). This kid is young, impressionable and BYU has likely done very little in his mind to even care about the BYU football team. He is from Gainsville, FL. BYU doesn't register. He is a Mormon on a mission in Provo, UT, yet he does not care. How much proof do you need?
I am sure this kid is so sick of being talked to about BYU football that he made the comment so he could focus on his mission.
I could just hear the questions from every member split he does in Provo. "Elder, what do people think about BYU going independent in football in FL?" Elder's response. "Hu? Urban left, we think the new guy will be good".
"Elder, do people ask you all the time about BYU's historic contract with ESPN?" Elder's repsonse. "Florida is in the SEC. They love football in the SEC".
"Elder, what do people at church say about Bronco in FL?" Elder's response. "Do you have any friends who are none members?"