When I write for Mountain West Connection, I generally try to put my feelings as a fan to the side. But the news of Big XII expansion has hit me hard. Over the past 20 years, Boise State has built a reputation of dominance, by beating the big boys and running roughshod over conference opponents. But that dominance has waned in recent years and a new television contract has reduced the exposure the Broncos once had.
Boise State has been chosen over programs that have more recent success (in some cases) and some with larger markets. I’m not going to lie, the Curt Apsey years (former AD) lead to a period of stagnancy.