Coaching in a rivalry game can be a unique challenge. Former BYU head coach LaVell Edwards and former Utah head coach Ron McBride said the key to succeeding in a rivalry game is convincing players that it's just another competition.
BYU @ Utah
BYU @ Utah
“It’s impossible in a way because the media, everybody, their friends, they’re talking about it with the kids. But you just try to keep everything as normal as you can so they can relax and play well.”
SALT LAKE CITY — When Ron McBride considered leaving Arizona to lead Utah’s football program in 1990, the opportunity to help the Utes beat BYU was at the heart of his decision.