athletic history. There are many reasons that the PAC 10 and Big 12 should have included them. However, Utah also is a fine school with many positive qualities and a strong athletic history. There are many reasons that the PAC 10 liked what Utah brought. Religious affiliation certainly played a role, just like the exclusion of Baylor in the Texas plan seemingly was influenced by religion. But BYU fans who act like Utah is completely devoid of any value are fooling themselves.