Rivals

Scott Mitchell and Jason Buck expected more from their alma maters at the rivalry game. This episode is about what the duo saw from the Utah Utes. This is the 9th time in a row the Utes have beat the Cougs. Scott emphasizes 9 times. The guys talk about the things they know for sure about the Utah Football team. Scott is sure Zack Moss is NFL talent.

Jason Buck, former Cougar, and Scott Mitchell, former Ute are sharing their favorite games and moments from past rivalry matchups. Jason Buck stars with a 4th & 18 play that will forever be in Cougar fans’ hearts. Scott had a different experience during that game where he was taunted by children. Scott is taking us to Vegas for his match up. 

Scott Mitchell’s Utes are ranked #14 in the AP Preseason Polls. He wonders if anyone really cares? Personally he doesn’t think anything matters but wins. Jason and Scott wonder how Utah will handle the pressure and Jason talks about how he has handled the pressures in his career. 

Like most KSL Sports contributors Jason Buck was shocked by ESPN’s recent list of the top 50 college football programs in the last 150 years. Scott Mitchell, former Utes, think his riva school belongs on the list, especially with some of the other names included like Boise State. Scott and Jason talk about the accolades BYU football and their players have that should have gotten them a spot on the list.

Jason Buck was one of the lucky few who got to watch the BYU Cougars practice this fall. While he can’t share specifics he gives his takeaways. He was most impressed by the offensive line, but had some high compliments for freshman quarterback Zach Wilson. He also has some insight on the running back question facing the Cougars.

Rivals is joined today by Craig PoVey from Use Only As Directed. Use Only As Directed is a campaign trying to prevent death by overdose and opiod addiction. PoVey talked to Scott Mitchell about athletes being overprescribed pain medications. They talk about how quickly you can become addicted to opiods and alternative care for athletes and regular people who find themselves in pain. 

Scott Mitchell (former Utah quarterback) and Jason Buck (former BYU defensive end) are talking about the most electrifying player on Utah’s football team and BYU’s football team. Some picks may seem obvious while others will shock you. Who is your favorite player to watch from the Utes and the Cougars? Tell us on Twitter @therivalsshow.

The rivalry game is here...well almost. Utah plays BYU at Lavell Edwards Stadium in two weeks. Our Rivals Scott Mitchell (former Ute) and Jason Buck (former Cougar) make their (hairy) bets and predictions for the biggest rivalry in the state of Utah. We dive deep into scores and how the game will play out.

Most coaches are pretty tight lipped about injuries unless a player’s season is over, including Utah’s coach Kyle Whittingham. Scott and Jason discuss the head games coaches try to play with each other by reporting or not reporting injuries. They say you have to pump them up or keep them very quiet. This one is full of Monty Python references. ENJOY!

Utah defensive end Bradlee Anae repeated something he heard to another reporter at Pac-12 media day.

His quote was later taken out of context on a tweet that went viral. Scott and Jason talk about what it’s like being an athlete in the world of media misquoting you and pushing the agenda they are interested in. They share personal stories of times they “stepped in it.”