The year was 1980. Or maybe 1981. It's a bit blurry to be honest. 

But it seemed like the perfect time to pack 26 sportswriters, television reporters, and radio broadcasters on to a semi-retired Convair 440 for a whirlwind tour of Big Sky Conference spring football camps. With stops in Flagstaff, Ogden, Pocatello, Moscow, Bozeman, Missoula, Boise and a grand finale - kind of - in Reno, the itinerary promised adventure, excitement and unfettered access to players and coaches. 

Unfortunately, reality came with a barf bag. This is the short but glorious tale of the singular Big Sky Conference Sky Writers' Tour, as told by Dean Alexander. So buckle up. Stow away your tray tables and return your seat backs to their original upright and locked positions.

Then sit back and enjoy an unforgettable ride on the Vomit Comet...

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