So prospective conference affiliates can expect horse-heads in their beds? You just might get into a conference yet!
Certainly there is risk involved with UND staying DII, yet I don't think it is as significant as the risk NDSU is taking. The risk UND takes on is that of the DII structure, and the changes made to it. Overall, not anything big... at least not at this point. By staying DII, we are not jeopardizing gate $, competitiveness, or alumni donations... all of which I believe will be affected at NDSU, given their current situation.
As a leader nationally in DII, I think things look pretty good. At least for the moment. Certainly, if drastic changes are made to the DII structure, which aren't in the interest of UND, I'm sure we'd jump on board. I just don't think it has gotten "bad enough" to consider leaving at this point.