I think the most shocking thing we're seeing in all of this is the jealousy from Boise State fans. Unreal.
Dear Boise: the Big East changed - it's not the same conference we signed up for. Not only that, but two other members - UConn and Rutgers - are actively trying to leave the conference. Of course we're going to look for an alternative. WAKE UP. And you know Boise would do the same damn thing if given the chance. Stop whining...it makes you look like commuter school kids.
Here's an idea: improve your academics, rebuild your campus and facilities, add a research institue or law school or med school. It'll take 20+ years for the changes to set in, but once they do, the Pac-12 (or whatever they'd be at the time) will be begging you to join. Until then, no BCS conference wants to associate with you.