Deseret News · Jun 9, 2019
20 years ago: Utah State snubbed by WAC
Eli Lucero
Utah State's new Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde, speaks to the media and general public at a press conference held at USU on Friday.
Editor's note: Every Sunday, the Deseret News sports staff takes a look back into our archives.
The Western Athletic Conference expanded to include Nevada as a member beginning July 1, 2000.
Several schools, including Utah State, were also considered for expansion.
It was a blow for the Aggies, who have aspirations to move into a better conference.
“We’re fine,” USU athletic director Bruce Van De Velde said. “We’ll just continue to try to keep improving our athletic program.”