To me since I reside in San Diego this topic should have more attention.
I'm an old alum and a very avid Griz fan. I think the UM will do more for its fan base outside Montana by continuing Big Sky TV or mandating their TV contracts have streaming capabilities for out-of-starters'. Fans like us will gladly pay for it.
I'll always love UM but my attitude may change if streaming is not available. I remember only being able to view/read about a game in the paper the next day and I didn't like it but lived with it. Then, I could listen to the radio. I didn't like that either but lived with it. When the capabilities exist I can't see many reasons why the UM should limit exposure of its football games to its avid fans/alum that reside outside Montana. Today, I can live without viewing UM football. I'll just go back to reading about the results and summary from a Missoulian article the following day. Likewise, I will think twice about traveling many miles to support our team when they visit Portland, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo. To me one gets back what they give. May-be surfing is more fun on a Saturday afternoon and its only five minutes away from me.