Scott Slant: A most interesting blue turf anniversary

Today marks the 38th anniversary of the first game on the blue turf. A perfect subject for a Friday feature. But that has been preempted by the dizzying 12 hours that transpired Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The first hint was delivered by Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports: “The Pac-12 is mobilizing its long-discussed plan to rebuild the league with additions from the Mountain West, sources tell Yahoo. The two-team conference of Washington State and Oregon State is targeting Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State as new additions in a reimagined Pac-12.” And, just like that, it was already done. Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey announced Thursday morning that the university-along with the other three-has already accepted invitations to the Pac-12.

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