[Vision2020] Fwd: UI Weighing Options After Sun Belt Decision

[Kenneth Marcy]

http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/sun-belt-decides-to-cut-ties-with-u-of-i-football/Content?oid=3728207


On 3/1/2016 2:22 PM, Kenneth Marcy wrote:
> This decision has been rendered ten days early, but is not entirely 
> unexpected.
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> UI Weighing Options After Sun Belt Decision
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> *TO:* 	University of Idaho Faculty, Staff and Students
> *FROM:* 	Chuck Staben, President
> *DATE:* 	March 1, 2016
> *SUBJECT:* 	UI Weighing Options After Sun Belt Decision
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> The University of Idaho is analyzing its options for football 
> affiliation following the Sun Belt Conference’s decision today to move 
> forward with a 10-team league after the 2017 football season.
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> We are disappointed by the Sun Belt’s decision. But we are optimistic 
> about the options before us and we are continuing to diligently 
> consider our future affiliation as an opportunity to find the 
> stability and full participation we have not experienced in the Sun 
> Belt. We will make a decision in the coming months.
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> This decision comes from the Sun Belt 10 days before its previously 
> announced deadline of March 10, when it said league presidents would 
> vote to determine whether or not to keep UI in the conference.  UI 
> made a presentation to the Sun Belt in mid-February, at the 
> conference’s request, to outline UI’s value to the conference.
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> UI will now evaluate whether to play an independent schedule or accept 
> an invitation from the Big Sky Conference for the fall 2018 season.
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> The University of Idaho will continue to assess how to provide the 
> best experience for our student-athletes and fans. Football is an 
> important part of the college experience. A strong, stable athletic 
> program complements the university’s great academic programs, enhances 
> the student experience and engages our alumni and fans.
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