that has better competetion and more travel is a true mistake. The situation is this, BSU is moving from MWC to the Big East trying to find better teams to play in Football. I for one am looking forward to seeing BSU play some Florida schools. The other reason for the move is that the MONEY is better in the Big East and this move puts our name out to the general public on the east coast more making it easier to recuit for future success. With those things in mind, CHUCK, I am sure you can see my bemusement. There is only one school, maybe two, that can make independent status work in football. Notre Dame and maybe BYU. That is because they had tv contracts just for their school. There is a reason why it doesn't work for any other school, money and scheduling. No one is going to waste a game in the kibble box, or a trip there for four years to go to school in the middle of nowhere. nationwide talent? sure, we can all see why a kid from florida, texas, minnesota or kentucky would come to moscow. idaho will beat boise state in 5 years? they won't even be on the schedule. still waiting on your "in-depth analysis" on boise state football regarding michigan state. I'm not sure but shouldn't Idaho center in on what makes it great? Which is an accademic school. They are not a school that is going to attract