darell1976

Here's the million dollar question....if NDSU does an FBS study does UND follow? Or has the "rivalry" especially in football been tainted so much that it doesn't matter anymore, and UND stays in the Big Sky.

At least Faison is thinking about the future for UND football. Unlike RT he just looked at DII and only DII.

Problems with moving up for: NDSU: Conference affiliation. Best hope would be MAC or MW, or else travel would be expensive in the Sun Belt or C-USA. Also scholarship money. More schollies mean more $$$ and the way to get it is up fees and tuition. NDSU can't even close the deal on the SHAC (still 2 million short). UND: Same problem with conference affiliation (there is no more WAC for football), also need a new stadium either new 20k stadium or remodel Memorial Stadium to fit attendance requirements. Either way UND's timeline to move up has to be at least 10-20 years away UNLESS the FBS splits into two sub-divisions (BCS in one and the "lower FBS" in another) and maybe the NCAA will remove the attendance requirement in the lower FBS subdivision therefore allowing UND to keep playing in the Alerus. Plus add a damn playoff system like the FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, etc. This bowl thing has to go.

That would be more damaging for the SL. We all know Oakland wants out, but if FW goes before Oakland you know Oakland and maybe IUPUI will be on their heels and the SL becomes the Great West 2.0

Of course...wyo wouldn't post anything that isn't true. Just like every fan of (enter pro team here) has played for them.

Not a real college degree? So any business college like Rasmussen or that Moorhead business college (I can't think of the schools name) are not real schools and those people aren't real graduates and shouldn't get jobs related to their field because they don't have real diplomas. You are an idiot aren't you. Also I will let my wife and kids know since they didnt attend NDSU they can't be fans. I am sure they will agree with you (enter face palm). As for the real topic of basketball...UND won't get into the MVC as it looks today the same with NDSU because of geography. What conference could UND get into...maybe the WAC? It sure the hell won't be the Summit.

Uninformed about what exactly? That fargo needs flood protection and the money for it? Please enlighten us almighty FU fan.

Florida GC, Harvard, LaSalle its the tourney of upsets. My brackets are crap.

Right now there is no need for UND to go conference hunting...we have 11 teams, 12 with Idaho next year so our conference is pretty solid, while the Summit is in danger of losing Oakland and maybe Denver if they find another conference. Plus losing an autobid status, instead of making fun of the Big Fluffy as you call it you better hope your school gets the number for every conference there is before its too late. Oh don't forget SDSU too unless they get in without you.

I think due to the cooling off period the NCAA will allow UND to go nameless until this expires in two years but once its gone UND will start the brainstorming process of a new name.

Is decent defined as a NCAA birth in multiple years? Because SDSU is atarting to leave the Bison in the dust with 2 straight while NDSU is on a 4 year drought. Saul is a good guy but NDSU doesn't have much to offer other conferences in way of tournament births and facilities. SDSU is starting to mount a good résumé. But what do I know I am not a loyal fan of UND since I didn't attend there..right Wyo?

They love to bash the BSC because UND is in it however in another thread "how to make the SL better" they suggest adding UND to stabilize the conference. Yeah...I don't see that happening. You guys love Douple and his decisions ( like not adding UND for baseball, etc,) now you guys live with it.

According to our mayor (fwiw) there is a plan and he needs the funds to put it in place. I say put up a giant flood wall like GF did and quit building in the flood plain (Walmart and Davies high school)

Or Western Michigan so is the SL better than the BSC? Who cares 1 team got in from each league and each team lost in the first round. It's a push lets continue the great debate next season that is unless the SL loses more teams and NDSU comes knocking on the BSC door for a third time

Gotta love the fans from FU bashing the Big Sky after this game even saying the NCAA is going to pull the AQ status from the conference. Funny how they tried to get into this horrid conference twice, they are now in a conference that is on the brink of collapse and could have its own AQ status pulled. But whatever makes them feel better. Good luck to their SL member in the tourn....oh yeah SDSU lost.

Al Carlson has his plate full not only with the SBoHE but if Fargo goes under this year with the flood (I pray to God they don't), he would look stupid by not allowing the diversion and flood buyouts proper funding.

Since joining DI in the fall of 2008 what has been UND's biggest win so far? Beating SUU in the BSC tournament? Beating NDSU in 2011 at the Ralph? Beating SDSU at the Betty? Just wondering since a win in a tournament (CIT, CBI, NIT, NCAA) would most likely trump these.

Not good news down here!! http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/393906/ Going into April you can go from 30's to 60's in a heartbeat plus a thunderstorm could mess things up greatly.

I wish they would have a neutral site. It would be good for those like me who have to give a good notice (a couple weeks) to take vacation from work. Plus cities like Denver or Vegas would be perfect to fly out of Fargo to get to. But next season the tourney will be in Grand Forks!!!!

This should close the door on NDSU getting into the MAC...sorry Lakes you can stop your plea on the MAC boards.

Exactly. CBI =CIT

Your football team knows all too well about authorities.

Funny how you and your BVille buddies are saying UND would rather be in the CBI because its "better", but yet UND fans don't care about the CBI. Thanks for your interest in UND basketball Gabe.

I like Saul he is a good guy and a good coach ( he was my son's t-ball coach) and to be so close to a tournament like the NIT sucks when you don't make the dance. Maybe he got a little emotional, and thought because its NDSU he got the shaft. I understand his point. However teams get left out of tourneys every year from the NCAA to the CIT just suck it up and play ball. Unless his job is on the line from GT for not getting to at least the NIT he needs to get over it and try to win the CBI. Just my two cents.

I hope you don't mean UND in your comment about schools not cooperating. Even during the nickname issue UND cooperated.