The outcome of Saturday's rivalry football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium will have little or no impact on recruiting of in-state athletes, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall and Utah coach Kyle Whittingham both said at their news conferences on Monday.

    That's mostly because recruiting is being done earlier and earlier every year and both schools have nearly promised out all of their scholarships, both coaches said.

    Here's what each coach said about the topic on Monday:

    Mendenhall: "This year I wouldn't anticipate it because the majority of our class is already committed. In terms of years to come, It is hard to say because I believe we are really looking for two different types of recruits. Here, with the opportunity these players have with their religious experience, with the high academic standards and the type of social setting this is, it is really quite a distinctive choice between ourselves and Utah.

    There might be a number of kids each year that we cross over [each other] on, but it really isn't as much as what most people think."

    Whittingham: "Recruiting is so accelerated now, there's not that much left undone. I think each school has only a few spots left. It is not like it used to be when guys would wait until February to [commit]. It's just not the same.Yes, it might have a little impact, but nothing like five, six or seven years ago."

    The Cougars have Utes have both offered to Timpanogos High defensive end David Kruger and Alta High running back Sausan Shakerin. However, when asked if the outcome will have any impact on any in-state recruit's choice (without mentioning names), Whittingham gave a resounding "No."

    Asked whether a recruit has ever mentioned that game as a reason to attend or not attend a specific school, Whittingham gave another "No."