Statement From Commissioner Doug Fullerton
OGDEN, UTAH (Nov. 4, 2010) - Big Sky Conference Commissioner Doug Fullerton has issued a statement regarding the University of South Dakota’s decision to accept membership to the Missouri Valley Football Conference:
“Obviously we are disappointed that the University of South Dakota is not joining us, but we understand the decision and we wish them the best of luck. We knew all along that this was a possibility. When making a decision of this magnitude, there are many constituents throughout a state that have a say in these matters.
“The last two months have been an exciting time for the Big Sky Conference. We’ve added Cal Poly and UC Davis to our football fold, and the University of North Dakota and Southern Utah as full members. Our league presidents chose to be aggressive during this time of conference affiliation upheaval. We have solidified and strengthened the Big Sky Conference. We have a vision of what we can be in the West, and that hasn’t changed.”