Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is “not what we celebrate in college athletics.

Gloria Nevarez said the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is "not what we celebrate in college athletics" and that she is heartbroken over what's transpired with the Spartans and their opponents.

There have been multiple changes around the Mountain West as conference realignment continues to make waves around college athletics. Mountain West commissioner Gloria Navarez spoke with KRQE Sports reporter Jared Chester during media days this week and shared her thoughts on the future of the league.

It was just more than a month ago when the Mountain West's future was very much in doubt, and even though realignment seems to be never-ending, commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday she feels the conference is finally in a good place.

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