Football fans, former players respond to Idaho leaving Sun Belt

“Definitely time for new leadership for Idaho athletics. Need someone to lead the programs to a new level, instead of settling for mediocrity. ... Idaho football has the right coaches in place and you are seeing a program trending in the right direction. Just nobody above them to help.’’

Justin Podrabsky, former player on Twitter

“This should come as a sign to move back to the Big Sky. They will save money on traveling and maybe have a winning season....maybe’’

Carson Crist, reader at Facebook.com/IdahoStatesman

“Big Sky football, no shame’’

Rick Carlson, reader at Facebook.com/IdahoStatesman

“Stop money games and establish rivalries with local colleges and I bet we see a rise in fan base and competition level of our athletes.”

Spencer Beale, former player on Twitter

“This is a blessing in disguise. Long term the Vandals get off the big money (merry-go-round) and start playing meaningful games and reigniting old rivalries. Maybe we could get the Vandals to play Montana in Boise sometime in the future. I would buy a ticket.’’

Greg Wonacott, reader at IdahoStatesman.com

“Interesting that Boise State and U of I are both facing the same FBS dilemma but on different ends of the spectrum and the reason is the same: Idaho. Boise State can’t get into a major FBS conference and U of I can’t get into any FBS conference because the state of Idaho is too rural and doesn’t bring enough money to the table.’’

Craig Lane, reader at IdahoStatesman.com

This story was originally published March 1, 2016 at 11:47 PM with the headline "Football fans, former players respond to Idaho leaving Sun Belt."