It is ridiculous that the State's politicians would actually do things to harm the State's flagship University.  But Hill was right.  Look at the audit a couple of years ago as proof.  Can you imagine this happening in any other state?  Any legislature who doesn't support the U's mission is failing in their elected duties.  And there is no doubt that Utah's PAC12 inclusion has been a boon to the University, Salt Lake City, the whole state of Utah and the region academically, athletically and culturally.