Here is one of the most hilarious optimistic posts ever, by Doctor October...
http://www.cougarboard.com/board/message.html?id=4957414
Enjoy. Makes me laugh every time I read it.
Back to your post - it will be interesting to watch and see what happens. I share your optimism, subject to the BOT. In the end, all that matters is what they think - they will ultimately determine BYU athletic relevance.
I have never enjoyed being a BYU football fan more than I do now (of course, watching the 1984 season in person was certainly right up there too).