Some BYU football coaches might be approaching Saturday's rivalry game a little differently than in years past. Many have strong connections to the University of Utah — including head coach Kalani Sitake, who coached at Utah prior to coaching at BYU.
BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill played for and coached at Utah.
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick coached at Utah after playing for BYU.
Here's what the coaches said about the big game:
Coach Sitake: “I have a lot of love for that (Utah) program and a lot of love for the people there. I hope the fans can enjoy the game and keep it at that. Just remember we are all closely related and we are all connected. So I think we can have this game and it can be a rivalry on the field, but show a little bit more appreciation for each other as we go through this game.”
Coach Hill: "I love this game. I love what it represents for the state. I love what it represents for the players and the coaches. I think rivalries are fun.”
Coach Roderick: “When you do this for a living, every game feels like life and death. It really does. And so yeah, it is a big game. No matter what team I have been on, I have always wanted my team to win.”
Read more about members of No. 9 BYU’s coaching staff who are former Utah players or coaches.
Former national security adviser John Bolton criticizes Trump’s foreign policy at Utah event
From Brigham Tomco: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton criticized President-elect Donald Trump for not having a serious approach to foreign policy during a Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday.
Bolton, who resigned from Trump’s administration in late 2019, said the dangerous state of world affairs requires the kind of vigorous policy debate that is alien to Trump’s style.
“The president-elect doesn’t really have a philosophy of national security,” said Bolton, who shared that he had cast a write-in vote for former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday.
To “maintain the way of life that we have here at home,” Bolton continued, America’s commander in chief needs to be able to make careful decisions that take into account the string of consequences associated with presidential action.
“And that’s just not the way that Trump operates,” Bolton said. “He’s transactional, as they say, episodic, ad hoc and not a strategic player.”
Bolton was the keynote speaker at the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Growth and Prosperity Summit held at the Utah Valley University campus before a crowd of a few hundred business, government and nonprofit leaders.
Read more about what Bolton said about the election, defense spending, the Middle East and Ukraine.
More in Politics
Sen. Lee responds to possibility of Trump administration post (Deseret News)
Derek Brown announces team to review Utah Attorney General’s Office (Deseret News)
Will Trump’s celebrity endorsers get jobs in his administration? (Deseret News)
With Donald Trump poised to take the role of the nation's commander in chief, the energy industry is anticipating a number of "friendly" moves he will make.
The manager of policy and communications for the American Energy Alliance said Trump's policies will likely favor more American energy production.
“The surge in U.S. energy production over the past decade can largely be credited to American energy producers, who have achieved remarkable gains in productivity,” Alex Stevens said.
“The policies enacted during President Trump’s first term played a crucial role in this growth and innovation. By reducing regulatory burdens, his administration allowed energy companies to focus on production and innovation rather than navigating an endless stream of rules from Washington bureaucrats," the alliance said.
During the Biden-Harris administration, Biden delivered on his promises when it comes to fossil fuels. He revoked several development permits, issued fewer leases and allowed for less development than Trump or Obama.
In Utah, the data under the last three administrations show:
1.7 million acres, 2012, Obama.
2.2 million acres, 2019, Trump.
91,000 acres, 2023, Biden.
Stevens sees a Trump administration as a time period that could fuel the American fossil fuels industry.
Read more about what a Trump administration could look like for the energy sector.
More in Utah
Voters overwhelmingly approve new school district creation in Utah County (Utah Policy)
The Huntsman Scholar Program at Utah State University is a selective business and economics program. We seek students with academic excellence, servant leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and integrity, aligning with Jon Huntsman’s vision of purpose-driven individuals.
Health
Do high levels of omega-3, omega-6 help protect against cancer? (Deseret News)
Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people (CNN)
Just 5 more minutes of exercise can lower blood pressure (WebMD)
Faith
‘Luz de las Naciones’: Celebrating unity and gratitude through music and dance (Church News)
Caleb Chilcutt reacts to election results posted on TV about Virginia as Utah GOP supporters gather in Draper for an election party on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
🗓️ Events Calendar
We put together a calendar list of events and activities going on around the state of Utah the next month. Check it out and let us know if we are missing anything!
Here are some highlights for events in Utah today:
Ogden Ski Swap | Golden Spike Event Center, Ogden
Scandi Fall Fest | Salt Lake City
Santaquin Swing Dance Bash | Santaquin City Hall, Santaquin
Logan Holiday Gift Show | Riverwoods Conference Center, Logan
BYU Wind Symphony for Heroes Proved: A Veterans Day Celebration with Special Guest Gentri | BYU Music Building, Provo
Riverton’s Veterans Day Program | Sandra Lloyd Performing Arts Center, Riverton
BYU men’s basketball vs. UC Riverside at home | 7 p.m.
Utah women’s volleyball vs. BYU at home | 7 p.m.
USU women’s soccer — Mountain West Tournament
USU women’s basketball vs. CSUN at home | 6 p.m.
Weber State women’s volleyball vs. Idaho State at home | 6 p.m.
UVU wrestling at Nebraska | 6 p.m.
Utah Tech women’s tennis at UNLV Watanabe Classic
Please reach out to me at sgambles@deseretnews.com if you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas you would like to share!
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