If the statement was made, would he have made the same statement about NDSU? I doubt it.
The Big Sky is the conference that SDSU and NDSU preferred back in the day, now it is a bad idea, because UND is joining.
I'll admit, I think UND is lucky the invitation came, but when opportunity knocks, answer the door.
Vindy, you are right about the women's sports. They may feel the impact more than the men, if UND is returned back to the list.