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Social Media Reacts to BYU’s 22-21 Holy War Win

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The Holy War never disappoints, but the spotlight on Saturday nights contest has focused in on the ominous holding call that came on BYU’s final drive of the game. In so much that Utah AD Mark Harlan took matters into his own hands to voice his displeasure with the referees. Harlan was one of the first people out on the field from the Utah sideline following the game and was seen airing his grievances on the TV broadcast:

In a very surprising move, Harlan was also the first person to the postgame press conference following the loss. Athletic Directors rarely speak to the media in general much less following highly emotional rivalry matchups. Which made the decision to go to the podium to speak to the media incredibly puzzling to start with. What Harlan proceeded to say immediately etched another viral moment into Holy War lore.

You be the judge of the call and if the outburst from Harlan following the game was justified.

Social Media Reacts to BYU’s 22-21 Win at Utah

And then there’s our good friends John Canzano & John Wilner with their takes following the game…

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