potential. Schools in larger markets that are, for the most part, boosting their athletics spending purposely to stay within striking distance of the P5.

Houston, for example, is considered by most to be the best non-P5 job out there and better than some P5 jobs. Nevada is not.

Also, BYU has grown into a national brand since becoming an independent. The AAC perpetuates that by allowing us to travel to fans all around the country, rather than be playing in Laramie and Reno.