yeah tough loss

Well, that sucks for Davis.

Reported loss of Bell sucks as depth is often the difference between living and dying in the playoffs. IF it is the case (still listed on the roster today), next man up. A "source close to the program" is probably accurate... Bummer.

ESPN isn't really looking at premier match-ups with that line-up. Best game on there is likely MSU @ Idaho. How does Idaho get two games? Why does Idaho State even get one? The Brawl probably gets an ABC or ESPN slot, but the ESPN2 games are real yawners if you're not a Big Sky aficionado.

Akem does a good job.

Here’s a hint. ESPN isn’t really looking at the visiting teams aside from preferring competitive games. They do not have a contractual relationship with the new PAC 12, MWC, or the Big Ten, so there are open windows when the ACC and Big 12 can’t fill two slots on or after 7 pacific. Which is often. They are evaluating these Big Sky programs and the conference relative to viewership of the MWC and P12 in prior years.