The Sky's The Limit.
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| Titel: | The Sky's The Limit. |
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| Autoren: | Forde, Pat (AUTHOR) |
| Quelle: | Sports Illustrated. Oct2025, Vol. 136 Issue 9, p4-7. 4p. 10 Color Photographs. |
| Schlagwörter: | *COLLEGE football, *REGIONAL identity (Psychology), *ATHLETIC scholarships, *COMMUNITY involvement, *SPORTS administration, *ATHLETIC associations |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the Big Sky Conference, an FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) league that is navigating the evolving landscape of college football while maintaining its regional identity and commitment to education. The conference, which includes 12 public schools across eight Western states, is facing challenges related to funding, player retention, and competition with FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) programs. Despite these challenges, the Big Sky boasts strong fan support and competitive teams, with several schools ranked in the FCS coaches poll. The article highlights the unique culture of the conference, characterized by a blue-collar ethos and a focus on community engagement, as well as the ongoing efforts to modernize while preserving traditional values in college athletics. [Extracted from the article] |
| Datenbank: | Academic Search Index |
Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstract: | The article focuses on the Big Sky Conference, an FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) league that is navigating the evolving landscape of college football while maintaining its regional identity and commitment to education. The conference, which includes 12 public schools across eight Western states, is facing challenges related to funding, player retention, and competition with FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) programs. Despite these challenges, the Big Sky boasts strong fan support and competitive teams, with several schools ranked in the FCS coaches poll. The article highlights the unique culture of the conference, characterized by a blue-collar ethos and a focus on community engagement, as well as the ongoing efforts to modernize while preserving traditional values in college athletics. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 0038822X |