There was an old article written back after WWI that highlighted this same phenomena . The British faced the same problem after decommissioning many ships. The joke was the British had the largest navy on dry land.
On November 10, 1975, while traveling on Lake Superior during a gale, the Fitzgerald sank suddenly in Canadian waters approximately 17 miles (15 nmi; 27 km) from the entrance of Whitefish Bay at a depth of 530 feet (160 m). Although it had reported having some difficulties before the accident, the Fitzgerald sank without sending any distress signals. Its crew of 29 perished in the sinking with no bodies being recovered. When the wreck was found, it was discovered that the Fitzgerald had broken in two.
We all know the season can go any which way from here on out. Nevertheless, I’d like to see any of the “major conference” teams take Gene Bleymaier up on his request.
“Boise State Athletic Director Gene Bleymaier has said publicly, loudly and clearly that the Broncos will play anybody, anytime, anywhere. Yet, no program is returning his calls.”