As I'm sitting here watching the BYU/St. Mary's game it got me to thinking. Who are the Zags current most hated rival? I know it's been the Gaels forever but the Cougars have some unique characteristics that seem to have elevated their status in the hate column. Those include,
- Mormons v. Catholics - need I say more? Holy war
- BYU has beaten us more often recently
- Cougar fans are as rabid, loyal, and travel as well as Zag fans (almost)