Should Syracuse Athletics Start a Fan Committee?

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY SportsBoise State and other universities include fans in the decision-making process when it comes to the football experience. That sounds like exactly what SU needs right now.

A curious piece of news crossed my Twitterfeed Friday regarding a certain Boise State athletics program that a certain Syracuse Orange athletic director used to be in charge of.

Since May, a 14-member fan advisory committee has met monthly to provide input to the Broncos athletic department in a more direct, personal setting than email, Twitter and shouting at the TV screen.

The key, Boise State officials and committee members agree, is the committee’s makeup. Members range from longtime…