The Star's longtime columnist shares his thoughts on Arizona's new football staff, Bennedict Mathurin's recent explosion and why the AIA's decision to play a winter sports season could force athletes to make tough decisions.

Far be it for me or anyone on the outside to play judge or jury on whether Montana and Montana State are making the right call in abandoning plans to compete in the Big Sky Conference’s spring football season.

Montana State players would’ve had to practice in freezing temperatures. They might’ve had less chances to practice before taking on a fully-ready opponent. Then they might’ve had mere weeks before they would have to begin getting ready for another full season.

Montana State announced Friday it won't compete in the Big Sky's spring football season. The Bobcats may still play a game or two.

Montana State is scaling back on more games this spring.

Three-year starter is Cowboys' active leader in tackles and sacks.

The about-face comes after a 5-4 vote on Friday in favor of discontinuing the boys and girls basketball, wrestling, soccer and spirit line seasons.

BOISE — New Boise State football coach Andy Avalos plans to keep at least one assistant from Bryan Harsin’s previous staff. And it’s a big one.