Regardless of the what ifs, I think these are signs that those of us with high mileage balances that we've been hoarding for years should be ready at any moment to part with them.
Might be a wise idea to book your award tickets sooner than later.
Oh, and I agree, Skybus ended because it served crap rural airports with everything based out of Columbus. I wasn't running to book their tickets, even if some of them were only $10.00.