Commentary: For BYU, Utah, Notre Dame and other college fans, religion and sports need not divide us

Sadly, they do — at times.

(Jeffrey D. Allred | AP) BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier, left, and brother Tiger Bachmeier pray before a college football game in Provo.

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