University of Idaho President Chuck Staben addressed Sun Belt officials via conference call Monday to campaign for the Vandals to remain as a long-term football-only member of the conference.
Staben’s 19-slide presentation focused media markets in Boise and Spokane and attendance history as key reasons why Idaho should receive a contract extension from the conference.
Despite Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson’s comments that the presentation was “well done and well received,” Idaho fans still remain uncertain about the future of Vandal football.
With an upcoming decision to be made by the conference presidents on March 10, Idaho officials have remained fairly quiet regarding the stance of the university, with the exception of a candid interview by Staben about the Big Sky Conference.