And yet it's interesting that Utah, Boise St and TCU, along with others, have
come closer to the NY6 in a crappy conference. Two of those three made it to a BCS conference from winning lowly conference championships.
What is our best record as an independent?
9-4, most years we are 8-5.
Sure players want to win each game, but after you are 2-2 to start the season what is more motivating?
- Knowing the bowl game you are playing for and not being able to really change the ending of the story.
- Or having a chance to win the conference championship.
Even our own leaders knew Independence wasn't sustainable. Bronco and Holmoe said it wasn't sustainable, going independent because of how hard it is. Lavell also said multiple times he felt we needed to be in a conference. Our coaches and ADs have said this... Interesting isn't it? I guess those closest to the players and those that have to motivate them for each game know less than us.