We've taken the position that both conferences know South Dakota State University. It is their decision, and we're going to respect that.

We would be a strong member in any conference that would see fit to have us. We'd be very honored to have that opportunity. (The Mid-Con) has institutions that are like ours. We will watch carefully.

How this will affect anything for us is ultimately up to the Mid-Con. I don't think we're going to assume anything.

You can be on one side of town in a metro area, and it would take you more than 48 minutes to get from one side to the other.