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Brad Rock: The day Chad Lewis, Brian Johnson showed rivalry, civility can coexist

It’s just a game. It’s not war. But it means a lot. And it’s a lot of fun. And it’s a tremendous rivalry that’s worth preserving, no question about it.

SALT LAKE CITY — For anyone contemplating destruction of property, mayhem or breaking and entering during Utah-BYU week, Chad Lewis has a word of advice: don’t.

Yell your lungs out. Paint your house in team colors. Wear a loud fan shirt every day.

“If you’re going to have a rivalry,” says the former BYU and NFL tight end, “you might as well have some furious passion.