Brigham Young running back Fui Vakapuna (1) slips through the Utah State line and lunges across the goal line to score during the second quarter of the college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)
BYU and Utah State went through a period of inactivity, too. In this era, rivalries take a back seat to business.
SALT LAKE CITY — When Larry Krystkowiak canceled next year’s BYU-Utah basketball game, 2½ weeks ago, things didn’t go well. Breakups are so messy. The Ute coach has since been called dishonest, unethical and cowardly.