University of Utah President David W. Pershing speaks at the grand opening of The Ray and Tye Noorda Oral Health Sciences Building, the new home of the University of Utah School of Dentistry Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Salt Lake City
In light of the recent news that the BYU-Utah basketball game was canceled for next season, University of Utah President David W. Pershing said Monday his school will work toward ensuring “future athletic contests are exciting and respectful for all.”
“While we respect and value the rivalry between our athletic programs, several negative aspects have emerged over the last several years that need to be addressed,” Pershing said in a statement released by the university Monday at the Utes’ regularly scheduled basketball media availability.