FSSD

The interesting part of that report is that OVC is losing two members (E Kent and Jacksonville St). Does the OVC stay put or does W Ill. look to E Ill. as nice travel partner in the OVC. Plus, the costs to compete are a lot less in OVC vs SL/MVFC. If this unfolds MVFC goes back 10 teams and SL stays at 9 with St. Thomas coming in and W Ill potentially going. Or does this open the door for Augie slightly or do you talk to St. Johns UND/NDSU USD/SDSU (Augie/St. Johns) /St. Thomas Omaha/Denver ORU/UMKC

I agree on Denver and UMKC. But, I don't have a strong sense on what drives Oral Roberts. To me they are still a wild card. Plus, they always seem to be on the verge of major money troubles. If whatever drove them out of Southland is now gone. Does the Southland look better now?!?!? I don't know. But, it obvious that something was going on in the Southland for a while and I think we just saw the fault lines form.

I agree but the current WAC is simply a collection of parts leftover from the Great West and newer move-ups. When you have Chicago St in your conference - Augie looks like SDSU and USD combined.

Not that it matters, but I don't think NAU is a founding member of the Big Sky. But, they have been in the conference for a long time. The Big Sky schools that would be in play would be: 1) Weber St - because of the other Utah schools. They might be left behind. 2) NAU - they fit the footprint. Is what they want and do they lose ground to Grand Canyon (I don't think it is a for profit school anymore). 3) Maybe the California schools - Sac St, Poly and Cal Davis. They are the only none FBS schools in California. Are they looking to make the jump to join Fresno St, San Jose St.

Another poster on AGS is saying that Augustana is one of the DII schools being considered for WAC membership.

Right now, this conference adds a net of two new FCS teams Tarleton and Dixie. The big change is that more teams are going to be looking for non conference games. The Southland, WAC, and Big Sky have less members. And you may have another autobid slot for the playoffs.

FYI - This site has an ignore feature.

My oh my, I forgot about that one... that picture is really hard to unsee... augh!!! - Damn you, now my eyes are burning.

Appears that they are expecting more fans for MVFC games. Top of section 218 is an OK spot for Bison fans. But, I think a new area "Section 301" if you will - that is west of parking lot with barb wire would be perfect. It is COVID safe and it lets the Bizon fans graze is more appropriate environment Think of it as a "safe space" for Bizon fans.

We shouldn't be shooting that many 3s... with a guy named Rebraca in the post. He had 18 in the first half and finished with 21. We went away from our strength. UND is not a good shooting team. We don't have a pure shooter on this team. They need to work to there strengths.

Free throws

Thanks for the answers, I have always enjoyed watching Midco Sports when I am back home. I think they do a great job broadcasting UND sports and they really cover sports across the Dakotas. I wish it included Mens Hockey maybe with St Thomas coming to D1 and the Summit League they will think about moving into the cities. I think I will pull the trigger on this anyway.

I just noticed this service from Midco. Has anyone used this before and does it include all UND hockey games? Midco Sports Plus | MidcoSN

I read the Economist magazine. I find that they try to show both sides of the argument. But, I stay away from main stream TV media in general.

Funny you reference Sid, because he had NO journalism training when he started. In fact, he is notorious for his lack of spelling skills much less his grammar. Maybe the judgement you need when covering sports is knowledge about the game and fans you are coving. Then you build the journalism part around that starting point.

Shockey and Nero

Thank for the reply, I will bow out of this thread. I thought that he may a reason and was looking to cull some information to gain a better understanding of the various positions. Peace.

The one thing that doesn't make sense to me about many of your posts is that you group anarchist with the Alt Right - Anarchist don't believe in government. So, it stands to reason that they are neither left or right. Am I missing something? Please help me understand your logic.

What is he talking about 200 million people died... did he mean 200 K.. the guy struggles to even finish a complete sentence.

Actually, I live in the Twin Cities - we call it MSP on a Thursday night... 50 dead so far this year and many more shot. So, sad.

Little update on Sweden The Health Agency of Sweden says that since hitting a peak in late June, the infection rate has fallen sharply. That’s amid an increase in testing over the period. “The curves are going down and the curves for the seriously ill are beginning to approach zero,” Tegnell said. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-28/sweden-unveils-promising-covid-19-data-as-new-cases-plunge

Basketball or Hockey?

Absolutely, agree - having them in the Cities will be a lot of fun. In addition, it will be interesting to see what the Tommie's emphasize for sports: Basketball, Football or Hockey?

I completely agree. Option 1) Allianz field - But I am not sure they will let 6 football games to be played on the pitch? 2) TCO - Egan 3) CHS Field in St. Paul

I don't think the Tommies are going to go non scholarship for long.. St. Thomas is a football school and they have deep pocket donors and they have this facility just down the road available on Saturdays. https://www.krausanderson.com/construction/portfolio/twin-cities-orthopedics-performance-center-minnesota-vikings-headquarters-and-practice-facility/