BYU AD Holmoe: 'It's our intention (to) be playing in a Power 5 conference sometime in the near future.'


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Saying he anticipates another round of college football realignment, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe on Tuesday restated his program's plans to leave football independence behind, if and when a better opportunity becomes available.

"I think so," said Holmoe when asked if he expects more shifting on the college football landscape. "I think there would be one more (realignment cycle)."

"I'm hoping (for more movement), because it's our intention that we would be playing in what they would commonly call a 'Power 5' conference sometime in the near future."

Holmoe added that the school remains committed to making the most of its current situation.

"We're an independent team playing an independent schedule," said Holmoe. "That's what we've got and that's who we are."

Noting the growing fiscal disparity between BYU and Power 5 programs which can potentially receive annual payments upwards of 20-25 million dollars, Holmoe acknowledged concern over the financial gap; "I think it's real," he said.

"We're not going to disclose our books or anything, but it's easy enough for anybody to find out how much money they (Power 5 programs) get, because it's public record. I think I've been open enough to say that we're not in that league. To try to compete in every aspect at that level, without having that (financial) support, is hard. I don't think we can do it indefinitely.

"We're trying to come up with new ideas an new ways to stay fiscally competitive. That's something we work on every day."

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Holmoe addressed a variety of issues in his semi-annual sit-down with local reporters Tuesday on the BYU campus. He updated the status of future football series with Utah and Notre Dame, and some recent public statements from former BYU football players dissatisfied with certain aspects of the program.

Holmoe expressed confidence in head football coach Bronco Mendenhall and acknowledged the challenges of football independence, from scheduling to attendance to achieving desired results on the field.

He talked about his role on the 10-person NCAA men's basketball tournament selection committee, and the criteria he'll employ in helping to construct the field of 68 teams. Instate football recruiting was also addressed, as was player discipline after the Miami Beach Bowl brawl.

You can hear portions of Holmoe's hour-long media session in 'Cougar Cuts,' above left.

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