The Runnin' Utes are relying on their short-term memory after the Southwest Baptist Bearcats handed them a stunning defeat. They are trying to avoid an 0-2 start for the second time in the last three years against the Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix.

Utah took a 22-8 run to open the second half and never looked back, beating Jackson State 77-49. Morgan Warburton led the Utes with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Kalee Whipple and Katie King also had standout games for the Utes, scoring 16 and 15 points respectively.

Do Boston Red Sox fans hope that the New York Yankees have an amazing season up until they meet? Do the Lakers cheer for the Celtics whenever they're not jeering each other? No! Because they are rivals, they want to see each other as far down the totem pole as possible and will cheer against them every chance they get.

The trend continued for both the men's and women's swim teams as the women earned another win and the men still have yet to win this season.

The Deseret First Duel, sponsored by Deseret First Credit Union, is a series designed to bring more positive light and recognition to the rivalry. It began in October 2007 with a volleyball match.

While there might be respect among the coaches and players after the game this Saturday, don't look for any in the stands because, after all, it is BYU. What more needs to be said?

As Utah tries to make the dreams of four years ago into another reality, it's fitting that the one team standing between an 11-0 Utah team and another lucrative bowl appearance is archrival BYU.

With their third championship in as many years on the line, don't expect the Cougars to fall flat Saturday. They still have plenty of weapons, despite the formidable Ute offensive attack.

I'm sorry to say the crown is only big enough for one head this year. Putting the numbers and records aside, Utah is simply the better team.

Since quarterback Brian Johnson's arrival in 2004, Utah has only beaten its archrival once. During that game, Johnson wasn't even on the field.