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What Possible Big Ten Expansion Could Mean for BYU
I’m a Maryland native and huge BYU fan, so when the TV commentators mentioned Maryland and Rutgers possibly going to the Big Ten during the Cougar’s basketball game against Notre Dame, I was very surprised. After verifying that I did indeed hear correctly and there was some actual substance to the rumors, my first reaction was, [...]
Automatic or Opportunity: One Reason why BYU Independence is the Way to Go
The Big East is an interesting beast. When I first heard about the idea of Boise State going to the Big East, I was excited about the possibility of joining that league. However, as time and events have rolled on, I’ve become more and more convince that independence, for now at least, is where BYU [...]
Staying Independent Could Help BYU Cash Bigger Playoff Checks
How do you divide a possible $400 million in playoff cash among 129 FBS schools? As CBS Sports says, “not evenly.” That’s a huge understatement. While nothing has been finalized, the leading model seems to be to divide the spoils based on teams’ past performances. Translation: the oft-debated BCS rankings, dating back to year 1 [...]
History Isn’t on Utah State’s Side in Provo
A confident Utah State squad rolls into LaVell Edwards Stadium tonight, fully expecting to knock off BYU and prove its standing as the best team in the Beehive State. Wasn’t that settled when BYU knocked off Weber State last month? Joking aside, the Aggies have good reason for confidence in the 82nd iteration of BYU [...]
BYU in Black: Tradition, Spirit, Hard-Core?
My first inkling of BYU’s black uniforms came from a leaked cell phone picture this summer. My first thought was black is okay but I’d much rather see royal blue make a comeback like it did for a very memorable game in 2009. Fast forward to this week, when the uniforms were unveiled, and I [...]
