Following Thursday’s announcement of four Mountain West Conference schools leaving in favor of the Pac-12, University of Hawaii Athletics director Craig Angelos issued a statement:
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Aloha UH ‘Ohana,
As you have probably already heard, four schools in the Mountain West Conference, where we compete in football, have announced that they are leaving the conference in two years, Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez has issued the following statements regarding this news:
“Given the announcement this morning on Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, and San Diego State University accepting membership into the Pac-12 Conference, the Mountain West Board of Directors will meet to determine our next steps. All departing members will be held to the Conference bylaws and policies, and all requirements of the scheduling agreement will apply to the Pac-12. The Mountain West has a proud 25-year history and will continue to thrive in the years ahead.”
With every great challenge comes great opportunity. I want to assure everyone that the University of Hawai‘i is committed to having a strong and thriving football program and will continue to position ourselves to become the best that we can be. We will work tirelessly to enhance our football program, including building a new football stadium, upgrading our practice facilities, strengthening our fundraising efforts, and improving our operating budget for recruiting, nutrition and other needed areas. There is a very proud history at UH and every day, we honor it and work to build upon its legacy. While we can’t control everything, we will continue to strive toward being a program that our entire state can be proud of. We will prevail!
Mahalo for your support,
Craig Angelos
UH Mānoa Athletics Director”
Hawaii is primarily a member of the Big West Conference, while its football team competes in the Mountain West on a football-only basis. Additionally, UH’s swimming and diving and track and field teams compete in the MPSF.