Like almost everything surrounding the polarizing and ever-intriguing world of BYU athletics, it probably comes down to one's perspective. Locally, there are haters and lovers, and few in between.
Most BYU fans seem to be mildly happy with the move.
"Though some complain the WCC was a step down in basketball, I think the WCC has provided great competition and generated some new rivals," said Presten Norton, a longtime fan who travels to almost every football and basketball game on the road. "The gyms may be smaller, but the quality has been great. As for football, who wouldn't trade Laramie and Albuquerque for the Big House [Michigan] and the Rose Bowl [UCLA]?