The bi-annual away game of Boise State  versus University of Idaho is finally upon Bronco fans, but many fans aren’t going to the game. Unfortunately, the Idaho ‘rivalry’ pits an undefeated team against a team running 2-8. Where U of I lacks in football, it makes up for in other areas, like Greek life.

With some fraternity houses older than 90 years old, U of I has deep, Greek roots. About 45 percent of the students are involved in Greek life, compared to BSU’s measly 0.5 percent or so, with only one house. Needless to say, it’s a whole different campus up north, and waves of excited fans are sure to be taking the seven hour trip just to tailgate.

While I wouldn’t trade the metropolitan surrounding combined with the tranquil areas of Boise’s north end, a Greek community closer resembling Moscow’s would be a breath of fresh air. The restrictions of a conservative campus hold nearly a death grip on the throat of Greek life. When minor birthday parties get streets closed down in a town, there is obviously impinging scrutiny within the system. The more permissive qualities of a college town university definitely are appealing.

However, I’m not sure if that’d be worth having a team that hasn’t had a winning season since 1999.