I'd say it's improving since the horrific bowl game ended last year. But that was a particular nadir.

It's not as strong as it was when BYU was in the MWC with TCU and Utah -- because they failed to land one of the open P-5 slots.

It's better off than it was the last couple years of Lavell and all of Crowton.

It's worse off than it was in the late 70's and early 80's.

It's better off than anytime prior to 1975.

The "improving" or "declining" direction isn't permanent no matter which direction it's going in this particular moment.