text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_10722506_6 (_number_of_bids VARCHAR, conference VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the total number of bids of the sun belt conference
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(_number_of_bids) FROM table_10722506_6 WHERE conference = "Sun Belt"