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Links: Cougars' Move to Independence; Camp Updates

Ben Findley, MWC Connection - "BYU Behind the WAC Buyout..."
Brad Rock, Deseret News -"Last round of drama is courtesy of Cougars"
Brad Rock, Deseret News - "MWC and WAC battle becoming a hot war"
Brandon Judd, Daily Universe - "Mendenhall: Cougs not game ready yet"
Bruce Feldman, ESPN - Podcast: "Feldman on Notre Dame, BYU"
(Dallas Morning News) - "TCU coach doesn't see benefit..."
Dan Rasmussen, Deseret News - "Fans supportive..."
Darnell Dickson, Daily Herald - "Cougars continue to practice..."
(Deseret News) - "BYU Football Camp Report"
(Deseret News) - "(BYU) Team's focus is on preparing for season"
Dick Harmon, Deseret News - "...news seems to change by the hour"
Dick Harmon, Deseret News - "...all about increased exposure"
Dick Harmon, Deseret News - "Interesting twists and turns"
Greg Wrubell, KSL - "Camp Cougar, Day 12"
Greg Wrubell, KSL - "Different Day, Different Questions"
Greg Wrubell, Deseret News - "Standing alone would be nothing new..."
Iliana Limon, Orlando Sentinel - "...MWC, C-USA teams mulling a merger"
Jay Drew, Salt Lake Tribune - "Ball back in BYU's court" 
Jay Drew, Salt Lake Tribune - "Cougars ... get a commitment from AF star"
Jay Drew, Salt Lake Tribune - "Freshman emerging as BYU's fourth receiver"
Jay Drew, Salt Lake Tribune - "...MWC-Conference USA plotting..."
Jay Drew, Salt Lake Tribune - "Non-football playing WCC interested in BYU"
Jeff Call, Deseret News - "Cougars weigh independence..."
Jeff Call, Deseret News - "Holmoe: 'Things are playing out'"
Jeff Call, Deseret News - "Y ponders options to bolster national profile"
Jeremy Mauss, MWC Connection - "Reviewing Thompson's teleconference"
Jim Rayburn, Deseret News - "...independent presents many challenges"
Jim Rayburn, Deseret News - "Cougar defense ahead of offense right now"
Jim Rayburn, Deseret News -"Keeping up with Jimmer, recruits"
Joe Schad, ESPN - (MWC and BYU's potential move to independence)
Josh Walrath, MWC Connection - "Analyzing BYU's Move..."
Kurt Kragthorpe, Salt Lake Tribune - "BYU's independence is bold..."
Kurt Kragthorpe, Salt Lake Tribune - "Time for BYU to look west - to the WCC"
Mitch Harper, MWC Connection -"Thoughts on Independence..."
(MWC Connection) - "How the MWC saved itself from mediocrity"
(MWC Connection) - "Predicting The Season: BYU @ UNLV" 
Ray Ratto, CBS Sports - "BYU sets off fascinating chain of conference cannibalism"
Scottt D. Pierce, Deseret News - "Contrary to commissioner's report, MWC did not improve its TV profile"
Tony Jones, Salt Lake Tribune - "WAC: Door still open for BYU..."

More links after the jump...

Star-divide

Andrea Adelson, ESPN - "Karl Benson says WAC will survive"
Andrea Adelson, ESPN - "Mountain West vs. WAC"
Andrea Adelson, ESPN - "Utah State turned down invite to MWC"
AP - "Get ready for conspiracy theories as ESPN adds BCS"
AP - "WAC: Fresno State, Nevada must pay $5M"
Ben Findley, MWC Connection - "MWC extended invite to Utah State?!?"
Brian Murphy, Idaho Statesman - "Gap grows betwenn haves, have-nots (Vandals)..."
Brian Murphy, Idaho Statesman - "WAC, Mountain West fight for survival"
Bryant-Jon Anteola, Fresno Bee - "What will Fresno State pay for bolting WAC?"
Dan Hixman, Reno Gazette-Journal - "MWC future is promising for the Wolf Pack"
Daniel Lyght and Bryant-Jon Anteola, Fresno Bee - "WAC commissioner: Fresno State 'selfish' for leaving"
Ferd Lewis, Honolulu Star-Advertiser - "UH considers its future as 2 more teams bolt for Mountain West"
George Hostetter, Fresno Bee - "Move offers financial benefits to 'Dog athletics"
Gil LeBreton, McClatchy Newspapers - "Are MWC and Conference-USA talking about merged title game?"
Glenn Dickey, San Francisco Examiner - "Latest additions to Pac-10 Conference not all positive"
Jared Eborn, Deseret News - "Aggies, WAC end up in a worse situation"
Katy Moeller, Idaho Statesman - "BSU fans try to stay positive amid another round of conference turmoil"
Matt James, Fresno Bee - "Dogs give MWC ammo to survive"
Scott Barnes, Utah State Athletic Director - "An Open Letter"

Poll
What is the best rumored scenario for BYU?
Remain in a 12 team MWC (including Boise St., Fresno St., Houston, Nevada)
58 votes
Go independent for football, to the WAC for other sports
4 votes
Go independent for football, to the WCC for other sports
20 votes
Other (Leave Comment)
2 votes

84 votes | Poll has closed

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I've only heard this rumor once

but its that BYU still goes independent in football but the MWC lets it stay in the league for other sports.

That’s why I voted for ‘Other’.

For The Love!!
Rise and shout the Cougars are out!!

by wheatie_87 on Aug 20, 2010 11:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought this scenario

Would be best for BYU right after I voted for “stay in the MWC”.

The independence in football I think is a good deal for BYU, despite being horrible for the conference.

I think BYU’s best best is to find a sweetheart deal like Texas in the Big 12, where BYU is recognized as the pivotal team that bring a large chunk of their exposure and prestige.

I don't pour beer on Max Hall's family often, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

by jim2 on Aug 23, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

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