BYU Football

by Miriam Caldwell | More from this Blogger

16 Sep 2006 09:04 PM

My dad is one die-hard Cougar fan. Every year he purchases ticket to the BYU football games. For this reason as the cool weather approaches, my memory wanders back to the days of sitting in the stands, and watching the football game progress.

I went to my first football game before I was a year old. Of course I do not remember it, but my mom said she spent most of the time wandering through the stadium, because I wasn't happy. As I grew older I have memories that I will never forget. I loved looking across the stadium to see the Y on the mountain. The mountain always gave me a sense of security.

The trips to Provo were always fun. It was a good time to spend with my dad and talk a little bit about what was going on. We never talked on the way home, because my dad always listed to the post-game show. He was always interested in the recap and the comments from the players and coaches.

At halftime we would go and stand in line for concessions. We often got Milk-Duds or cinnamon bears. I don't eat either of those candies without thinking about the special time I spent with my dad each year. I went with my dad during the glory days of BYU football. (He would be upset at me for saying that, because each year he tells me that the team is going to do great). I remember long passes, lots of cheers and standing to sing the fight song. In one memorable game against Air Force Stacy Corley took the kick off in for two touchdowns.

Although I live too far away to attend BYU football games anymore, I will always remember the excitement and fun that accompanied the football games. As the leaves begin to change and the cool air sets in, it brings back happy memories. I am ready to stand and sing the fight song one more time! Go Cougars!

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Miriam is a SAHM mom of three children. She has a daughter who is seven, and two sons, four and two. She loves being a parent and spending time with her children.

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slwkf (17) 07 Jul 2007 12:51 PM

The sooner BYU-Provo follows the example of BYU-Rexburg and drops football, the better. It borders on idolatry and I highly doubt it advances any of the missions of the church.

Additionally, the church is doing a disservice by spotlighting only LDS athlettes that go to BYU. Lots of talented, faithful Latter Day Saints attend and compete for other colleges, and are mostly great examples to those around them, specifically Joe Germaine at Ohio State and Mark Madsen of Stanford.

Miriam Caldwell (8030) 07 Jul 2007 01:37 PM

Actually the college sports do serve a mission. I had more people ask me questions about BYU football once they knew I was from BYU then people ask me other questions. The questions led to positive conversations about the church. Lavell Edwards is very well respected in the college football community and has made a difference.

I don't think that enjoying BYU sports discounts the LDS athletes at other colleges. My brother is currently on an athletic scholarship at another college and he is not resentful about BYU sports. He is still a BYU fan (in sports besides his own).

While some people do take sports pretty far, for most it is simply a fun past-time that does no one any harm. If you do not enjoy it, you do not need to watch!

Valorie Delp (49340) 07 Jul 2007 04:56 PM

Here! Here! Miriam. Sports is just a fun past time--either as a spectator or as a player.