SALT LAKE CITY — In January 2015, Stew Morrill had just announced he was soon stepping down as coach at Utah State after 17 winning seasons. He had time left on his contract. The Aggies were on their way to the best finish they’ve had in conference since joining the Mountain West in 2013.
Morrill didn’t give a specific reason for resigning, effective at the end of that year.
“It’s just time,” he said.
Maybe he saw the task. Joining the MWC was a great move for USU athletics, a chance at stability the program hadn’t seen in decades.