BYU, in few words, welcomes Boise State

Officials at BYU are not really talking much about realignment issues in the Mountain West Conference. On Friday, Boise State was invited to join the conference, and accepted. No coaches at BYU were doing any interviews or taking questions on the topic. At this time, the university’s only statements come from BYU President Dr. Cecil O. Samuelson and athletic director Tom Holmoe. Here’s what they had to say:

Samuelson: “BYU is pleased to welcome Boise State University into the Mountain West Conference. Boise State has achieved success academically and athletically. This addition will make the conference stronger and more competitive, as exemplified by Boise State’s recent football success. This certainly strengthens the Mountain West Conference’s standing as one of the top athletic conferences.”

Holmoe: “I have a great deal of respect for Boise State University and what they have accomplished in a relatively short period of time since becoming a Division I program. They have risen to the upper echelon of college football in recent years and will add to the growing strength of the Mountain West Conference. We warmly welcome athletic director Gene Bleymaier and the Boise State athletic department to the Mountain West.”