Monthly Archives: June 2010

Houston states its case to Big XII

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Posted on June 17, 2010 by rgagliardi

Interesting article in the Houston Chronicle about Texas government officials urging the Big XII take Houston and TCU. With the Mountain West back to nine teams as Utah bails for the Pac-10, would Houston be a good fit for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Moutain West Conference, MWC Expansion

Utah to Pac-10 stories

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Posted on June 17, 2010 by rgagliardi

Here are some stories from the Salt Lake papers about Utah going to the Pac-10: http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_15310029 http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_15310530 http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_15310998 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700040910/Timing-just-right-for-Utah-to-battle-with-Pac-10-teams.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700040967/Utah-Utes-leaving-Mountain-West-Conference-to-join-Pac-10-in-2011.html

Posted in Moutain West Conference, MWC Expansion, Utah

MWC is still in good shape

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Posted on June 17, 2010 by rgagliardi

My column in today’s Wyoming Tribune Eagle and Laramie Boomerang is about how the MWC is still in good shape despite losing Utah to the Pac-10. Granted, it would have been a lot better if Utah hadn’t left, but it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Boise State, Conference expansion, Moutain West Conference, MWC Expansion, Utah

New poll question

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Posted on June 15, 2010 by rgagliardi

Just added a new poll question to the blog about Utah and whether it should or shouldn’t go to the Pac-10. Would love to hear what you think. Hope you will participate in the poll and let me know your … Continue reading →

Posted in Boise State, Football, Moutain West Conference, MWC Expansion, Utah

Something to get you fired up

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Posted on June 15, 2010 by rgagliardi

Wyoming swimming and diving coach Tom Johnson sent me this yesterday. Should get some Wyoming fans fired up. Would like to know what you all think about this. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/405174-top-schools-should-leave-mountain-west-while-they-have-the-chance

Posted in Football, Moutain West Conference, MWC Expansion

Boise St. to MWC — the day after

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Posted on June 12, 2010 by rgagliardi

Some other news and notes from Friday’s announcement that Boise State will be a member of the Mountain West Conference starting in July 2011. –News today is the MWC is looking at Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri. Kansas and Missouri … Continue reading →

Posted in Boise State, MWC Expansion

MWC expansion stories

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Posted on June 11, 2010 by rgagliardi

Can’t post all our stories in terms of coverage of Friday’s announcement that Boise State is the newest member of the Mountain West Conference. But the story plan for Saturday includes: –Main story that will include impact on Wyoming. –Column/analysis … Continue reading →

Posted in Boise State, MWC Expansion

What do you think about Boise State

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Posted on June 11, 2010 by rgagliardi

Now that it’s official, what do you think about Boise State being a part of the Mountain West Conference? Many of you have commented on the potential of it. Has your mind changed now that it is going to happen? … Continue reading →

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Snipits from MWC news conference

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Posted on June 11, 2010 by rgagliardi

Here are a couple of notable items from Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson from Friday’s teleconference announcing the addition of Boise State to the league. As I write this, the press conference has been going on for about 35 minutes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Boise State, Football, MWC Expansion

Boise State in the MWC

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Posted on June 11, 2010 by rgagliardi

Hot off the presses from the Mountain West Conference: Mountain West Conference Adds Boise State University  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Conference announced today that Boise State University has accepted an invitation to join the MWC as its … Continue reading →

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