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<font size="+1">This decision has been rendered ten days early, but
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<td>Tue, 1 Mar 2016 19:35:21 +0000</td>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</td>
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