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Daily Debate: WAC hoops slate good for football fans

BY NICK JEZIERNY - njezierny@idahostatesman.com

Published: 06/30/09


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The WAC basketball schedules are never going to make every team happy because there are no good scheduling models for nine-team conferences.

At least the WAC didn't schedule any basketball games Jan. 7 - the night of the BCS Championship football game.

This is great news for fans who don't have to make the choice between watching the football game on TV or going to a basketball game.

No one can complain about that.

Other scheduling notes:

® BSU caught a tough break, having to play at Fresno State before going to Hawaii. The Broncos are the only WAC team that has to do that. Other schools got the easier trip, either to or from San Jose State.

® Boise State and Idaho renew their rivalry on a Monday night (Jan. 25) in Moscow. It'd be nice to see that on ESPN's Big Monday. If not, KTVB 24/7 will show it, which is great news. That's a game that deserves TV coverage.

® Speaking of TV coverage, the decision not to televise Boise State home games gives the school a chance to see if not televising them has an impact on ticket sales. A good team will put more butts in the seats because of the lack of TV. If the Broncos are average, don't expect much of a difference. The good news is more road games will be televised so fans who aren't the fair-weather type can keep up on the action away from Taco Bell Arena.

® It's too bad Idaho and Idaho State couldn't find a date that worked to play in Qwest Arena this year. Expect it to happen in the future - it makes too much sense for ease of travel and to appeal to the schools' fan bases in the Treasure Valley.

WAC SCHEDULES FOR BOISE STATE, IDAHO B4

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