season but my guess is that our strength of schedule will end up about 30th. That's P5 status. What isn't P5 status is the home schedule. But that is changing and I like the trend.

I think BM, TH etc want into a P5 because 1. we've got to get out of the WCC. 2. it's easier in down years to be in a P5 conference than it would be if you were indy. Much easier to ride out down cycle stretches.

We aren't ND and because of their tradition and fan base it's much easier for them to stay relevant even when they aren't winning. But I'm willing to take the risk of riding out down cycles as an indy.

As a guy who likes to travel to the away games - Indy is best for me. (and I dislike making rivalries with new teams because these rivalries become too much about hating Mormons)