If Idaho’s proposal is approved, it could create a template for UI and other schools in the state to add sports. Staben points out UI has thriving club sports, and some could conceivably be brought under the umbrella of NCAA sports in the future.
Presidents of Boise State, Idaho State and Lewis-Clark State are all aware of Idaho’s plan, Staben said. Only one has expressed no desire to explore it for its institution, although Staben did not identify which president that was.
Staben said the idea probably held little interest for BSU, since its ability to raise athletics revenue and attract contributed funds puts it in a league beyond the other Idaho public higher education institutions.