Good morning. On our mind today: What is BYU football's mindset heading into the final year of independence? What will the Utah Jazz do during the NBA Draft without a pick? How has Big 12 membership affected BYU's efforts in recruiting? What did Ryan Smith have to say about the Jazz’s new color scheme and the fan response? Read these and other stories you need to know.
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‘We’ll get it right’: What Ryan Smith said about Jazz’s new color scheme, fan response
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