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Show November 2009 THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE / / Rivalry Guide Club sports feel rivalry heat during Holy War Kelsey Price STAFF WRITER Curse words aren't the only things flying during the Holy War. From soaring rugby and lacrosse balls to the occasional flying disc, the rivalry is just as deep-rooted in club sports as it is in football. "Just because we are club sports doesn't mean the rivalry isn't just as big," said Utah rugby head coach Blake Burdette. BYU and Utah play against each other in ultimate Frisbee, men's and women's lacrosse, racquetball, rugby and men's ice hockey. Racquetball, men's lacrosse and rugby are BYU's only sanctioned extramural sports. All are recognized club sports by Utah. BYU and Utah have claimed multiple national championships since 2000 in racquetball, men's lacrosse and rugby. Although clubs such as ultimate Frisbee enjoy a healthy rivalry, the men's lacrosse and rugby contests are undoubtedly the two largest rivalry TYLER COBB/Tbe Daily Utah Chioaklt Utah defender Charles German checks Chris Turtle of BYU during a game Oct. 30. BYU and Utah regularly compete against each other in many club sports throughout the year, including ice hockey, ultimate Frisbee, lacrosse and rugby. matches. The games, BYU-Utah Lacrosse Classic and the Wasatch Cup, draw crowds in excess of 5,000, a rarity for collegiate clubs. In comparison, See CLUB Page 29 - , DR. MICHAEL CONKLIN Walmart*1,* VISION CENTER STATION EXCELLENCE AWARD ©KUED? Th« University of Utah Quality eye care at affo pncei Eye Glass Examinations $49 Contact Lens Examinations $74 The Emmy Award is the most respected award in the broadcast industry. KUED is honored to be the firstever recipient of the Overall Station Excellence Award — a unique award recognizing one station's overall quality and service. KUED took home five additional Emmys for individual productions. This achievement is possible because of your support. for Spherical Soft Contact Lenses. | Mention this ad to receive I L 10% off eye care jservicesj Unbeatable prices on prescription eye glasses! Single Vision Bifocal Progressive ^38 Complete Pair .$58 Complete Pair $88 Complete Pair $29 Plastic Ljenses $49 Plastic Lenses $79 Plastic Lenses ^ 9 Frame $9; Frame $9 Frame Salt Lake Walmart 801-484-8662 1300 S, 300 W. (off Ballpark TRAX Station) GKUED? The Univiriity of UUh TV Worth Watching.. .TV Worth Supporting www.kued.org 19 |