With Idaho on the way, the Big Sky is going to have 14 teams in football. Idaho State coach Mike Kramer has vocalized his displeasure and said (these are my words) the league is cumbersome, unwieldy and swollen.
So ... for football ...
1) Is the league going to split into two conferences? If the conference divides into two leagues, what factors will play into deciding the teams in each division?
2) Is it possible the Big Sky is going to start playing nine conference games? What are the positives and negatives of doing that?
A big picture question ...
3) What makes the Big Sky a strong conference? And where is the Big Sky Conference vulnerable?
4) Take a look at the Root Sports TV schedule, and it's pretty clear the Big Sky's television partner values Montana and Montana State. Can the league office do anything to help spread the love to the likes of Idaho State, Northern Colorado, UC Davis and the other have-nots?
5) Back to football for a moment -- Andrea, sorry for bouncing around -- last year Southern Utah won the Big Sky Conference but was forced to go on the road for its playoff game. Meanwhile, Montana, which finished tied for second in the league, hosted a playoff game. ... In other words, Andrea, it's possible for a team to buy home playoff games (which ain't anything new). How do you feel about that, Andrea? Is there anything that can be done to ensure a program like Southern Utah isn't rewarded for winning the Big Sky with a playoff game on the road?
Wheeeeeeew ... I'll stop there, votb. You guys will ask great questions. Looking forward to the interview. :thumb: