Why I'm Proud to Be a BYU Sports Fan

Everyone knows that society is a complex combination of social norms, laws, rules, and regulations. We cannot exist as a group, a government, or a species without organization and boundaries. They provide safety, order, and protection.

If a guy knocks on your door wearing no pants, it's not smart to answer. If an adult has sex with a child, they're going to jail. If a truck is driving down the street, you don't want to jump out suddenly into the crosswalk. If you drive 15 miles over the speed limit, you very well may get written a ticket.

But when it comes to sports, these things tend to get left behind. The NFL is filled with violent, abusive individuals. The NBA is permeated with selfish me-first personalities. I get sick of it. And that's where Brigham Young University comes in.

The Cougars are a breath of fresh air for me. They stand for something a little different when they compete. Sure, they're a little odd, a little peculiar, but so am I. When they say, you can't be unmarried and have sex and play football here ( http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/13256720/oldschool-byu-wins-with-honor-code-and-without-sex ), I say, wow, it's great to see an institution actually honoring moral values! When a team of players refuses to play a post-season game on Sunday ( http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700026094/BYU-womens-rugby-team-enjoys-national-support-for-forfeiting-rather-than-play-on-Sunday.html , http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700026097/BYU-teams-have-long-history-of-resting-on-Sunday.html ), I think, isn't it amazing to see individuals standing together for something?

Maybe I'm alone on this one. I think it's pretty safe to say I may be in the minority. But to me, choosing to do something because you feel that it's right, that's a pretty special choice. And that's why a lot of kids choose to go to BYU. That's why a lot of those people honor their commitment to the school and its honor code. And that's why I can't help but cheer for the Cougars.