Go Jazz!

The big game is this week. The rivalry. The Holy War. Utah v. BYU.

I would say this game has a lot more impact on my life than most. Especially this year. This year, as has happened in years past, the game falls two days before Thanksgiving. You're probably thinking so what? Well, you don't know my family. My family-we are Utes. My mom's sister's family-They are Cougars. So, this creates for some interesting Thanksgivings at my grandma's.

This year it is especially heated because this is the last year that BYU and Utah will be in the same conference. It is also heated because 3 weeks ago most would have said that this game was a sure win for Utah. But now it's gonna be a show down. Just like it is every year.

My family is....passionate. On both sides. We are loyal and true to our colors. Nothing could sway those who claim red to even consider that the team "down south" could win. And nothing could sway those who claim blue to even consider that the "beer throwers" could win. We love our teams and we love to show it.

So, as you can see, this will create for a very interesting Thanksgiving. Also, Although, I am red through and through, I do go to BYU. And therefore I get put in the middle. So I'm a little terrified for this Thanksgiving because I get roasted either way.

But, Kristen and I have come up with a plan! We tried to think of things that would distract our families from talking about the big game. We thought of showing up drunk. We thought of bringing boys with us. But ultimately we decided on something both our families can agree on-the Jazz! Kristen and I will be wearing Jazz jerseys to our Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday and talking all things Jazz.

I'll let you know how it turns out.

Go Utes! Err. I mean Jazz!