SALT LAKE CITY — Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak reiterated Monday that his concern for safety and the need for civility in regards to the role they played in the decision to cancel next years basketball game between BYU and Utah.
“Over the past three seasons I have witnessed an escalating pattern of behavior that I believe is over and above what can be described as within the nature of a rivalry game,” Krystkowiak said in a statement released Monday during his regularly scheduled media availability.
Utah Athletic Director Chris Hill backed the stance taken after last week’s announcement that the 2016 would be canceled, saying in a statement, “After meeting with President Pershing and Coach Krystkowiak over the weekend, we are moving forward with our decision to take a break from our series with BYU.