Post by CrimsonPhantom on Aug 15, 2012 14:34:47 GMT -7
Boise State is set to join the Big West for most non-football sports, Boise State President Bob Kustra told the Idaho Statesman on Wednesday.
"No doubt as far as I'm concerned — (from) everything I've heard, every e-mail I've read, every conversation I've had," Kustra said.
The only hold-up is a formal vote of the Big West presidents.
"It's not done in terms of one final vote by the presidents themselves and the only reason that's not done is try to get 10 presidents together in middle August before school starts. Once school starts, there'll be a vote," Kustra said at the dedication of Boise's Dona Larsen Park, which will house the Broncos' track and field and softball programs.
"In the meantime, there have been meetings with athletics directors, with faculty athletic representatives. I've been working closely with (Big West) Commissioner Dennis Farrell. Every indication we have is positive.
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"No doubt as far as I'm concerned — (from) everything I've heard, every e-mail I've read, every conversation I've had," Kustra said.
The only hold-up is a formal vote of the Big West presidents.
"It's not done in terms of one final vote by the presidents themselves and the only reason that's not done is try to get 10 presidents together in middle August before school starts. Once school starts, there'll be a vote," Kustra said at the dedication of Boise's Dona Larsen Park, which will house the Broncos' track and field and softball programs.
"In the meantime, there have been meetings with athletics directors, with faculty athletic representatives. I've been working closely with (Big West) Commissioner Dennis Farrell. Every indication we have is positive.
Read more here: voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/08/15/bmurphy/boise_state_all_set_join_big_west_president_says#storylink=cpy#storylink=cpy