"Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated" - The Rivalry Thread

[Jeff Lebowski]

For the life of me, I can't understand why he allowed to do that every week. What a schmuck.

[wally]

For the life of me, I can't understand why he allowed to do that every week. What a schmuck.

I agree that it is kinda dorky of Whitt to do this, but I think every program picks and chooses where to play fast and loose with the rules, specifically based on what the punishment is or in this case is not.

This is not really too different from many teams with money using intermediaries to tamper with or poach from other teams' rosters. It is an end-run around the rules with no real consequences. Someday maybe CFB will evolve to a more sustainable form in both of these regards.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I agree that it is kinda dorky of Whitt to do this, but I think every program picks and chooses where to play fast and loose with the rules, specifically based on what the punishment is or in this case is not.

This is not really too different from many teams with money using intermediaries to tamper with or poach from other teams' rosters. It is an end-run around the rules with no real consequences. Someday maybe CFB will evolve to a more sustainable form in both of these regards.

Haha. Yeah, this is the same response the ute fans are giving on X. "Yeah, but BYU tampers... Waaaa! "

Would be hilarous if that is how Whitt responds if the other B12 schools and/or B12 leadership call him out.

[wally]

Haha. Yeah, this is the same response the ute fans are giving on X. "Yeah, but BYU tampers... Waaaa! "

Would be hilarous if that is how Whitt responds if the other B12 schools and/or B12 leadership call him out.

Oh, I am sure most programs are tampering to various extremes. Without teeth, there is only upside to bending rules where possible.

[falafel]

I agree that it is kinda dorky of Whitt to do this, but I think every program picks and chooses where to play fast and loose with the rules, specifically based on what the punishment is or in this case is not.

This is not really too different from many teams with money using intermediaries to tamper with or poach from other teams' rosters. It is an end-run around the rules with no real consequences. Someday maybe CFB will evolve to a more sustainable form in both of these regards.

Oh, I am sure most programs are tampering to various extremes. Without teeth, there is only upside to bending rules where possible.

I think Wally's got the right approach. Until ALL rules are universally enforced, no laws should be enforced.

[Green Monstah]

Solid troll, Wally.

[wally]

I think Wally's got the right approach. Until ALL rules are universally enforced, no laws should be enforced.

Not at all the rules. I want the first rules enforced to be the ones that disproportionately benefit the Utes.

[Jeff Lebowski]

This is hilarious. I agree with him!

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[Jeff Lebowski]

The creative manner in which Utah fans have concocted moral victories to cope with the 3-game losing streak to BYU is something to behold.

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[Pelado]

https://x.com/boneyfuller/status/1984304100360474687

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https://x.com/joewheat27/status/1984288296022024483

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[wally]

The creative manner in which Utah fans have concocted moral victories to cope with the 3-game losing streak to BYU is something to behold.

Would you like me to explain the laws of hypothetical victories again? This is just one more datapoint indicating the hypothetical Utah victory in the holy war. Again, you guys own the ACTUAL victory, but we clearly own the hypothetical one. I don't make the rules, bud.

[wally]

https://x.com/boneyfuller/status/1984304100360474687

https://x.com/joewheat27/status/1984288296022024483

Awwww, c'mon with this coincidence smack. I mean, you guys are undefeated and still using Utah as a measuring stick? Here I will help build up your confidence with a bold, positive prediction about BYU:

Someday soon, Gameday or Big Noon will actually come to BYU when Utah isn't there as the main attraction. I think you guys are on the right path for that.

I mean, it wasn't overnight that Utah attracted BNK twice and Gameday once in the same season.

[Pelado]

Awwww, c'mon with this coincidence smack. I mean, you guys are undefeated and still using Utah as a measuring stick? Here I will help build up your confidence with a bold, positive prediction about BYU:

Someday soon, Gameday or Big Noon will actually come to BYU when Utah isn't there as the main attraction. I think you guys are on the right path for that.

I mean, it wasn't overnight that Utah attracted BNK twice and Gameday once in the same season.

You mean like last season against Arizona?

[wally]

You mean like last season against Arizona?

I don't remember that ever happening, sorry.

[Pelado]

I don't remember that ever happening, sorry.

There have been a lot of things lately than Utah fans want to forget about.