jdub27

There really isn't any "seeding" from the conference. There is an autobid winner, which only guarantees a playoff spot. The playoff committee, particularly with the unbalanced schedules this year, aren't going to specifically use conference standings as they determine things. If SDSU were to win, NDSU would be 4th in the conference, but they are very likely to get in, while MSU is likely on the outside looking in. Oddly enough, it's NDSU's win over UND that will put them over the top (plus they stomped MSU).

Here are the tie-breaker rules: https://herosports.com/fcs-football-conference-tiebreaker-playoff-auto-bid-bzbz/ In the event of SDSU beating NDSU and UND beating YSU, those 3 would be tied. Since MSU didn't play either team, the tie-breaker falls to common opponents between the 3 and goes all the way down to #4, which is record against common conference opponents. In this instance, all 3 would have played WIU, YSU, NDSU and SIU. UND and MSU would be 3-1 against those 4 and SDSU would theoretically end at 4-0. Its unfortunate, but UND's win over SDSU doesn't give them the tie-breaker in a 3 team scenario, only a 2 team scenario.

UND had at least a top 3 or 4 bid. UNI and maybe SELA were who they were concerned about having higher bids. No one expected Nicholls (with the help of the Southland) to put together a gigantic bid for tent city. Was still a joke they got it due to facilities. Any time the NCAA needs to rewrite rules because of you, it is probably time to take a look in the mirror.

To the point that permanent locker rooms for visiting teams are now a hosting requirement (though a temporary structure can be used for half-time).

Like they are going to make anything clear.... https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/bids-sought-host-preliminary-rounds-fcs-playoff

UND one of the 14 "pre-approved" sites eligible to host playoff games. Top 20 schools not on the list are Richmond (12), UC Davis (13), VMI (14), SIU (16), Nicholls (18), UIW (19), Monmouth (20). Maine (roughly 30th) is the only unranked school on the list.

You'll never convince me 2011 wasn't. UND was 2-1 against Duluth that year, outscoring them 11-5. Shawn Hunwick played the game of his life to keep Duluth from having to face UND again.

He's been impressive to follow. Like most small school players, didn't really get a fair shake last year to "get his shot". Has kept grinding and played in the Fan Controlled Football league this past winter to stay sharp. Jackson Erdmann, a QB who graduated from St. Johns and also worked out at the UM Pro Day yesterday, also played in it. Here's a quick article on the league they played in, actually pretty interesting with the fans basically controlling everything. https://www.fox9.com/sports/fan-controlled-football-league-features-2-native-minnesotans

They would have a higher winning percentage, which I believe is one of the tie-breakers the conference determined for auto-bid purposes. I don't think it matters all that much as both teams would be in and the tournament committee will have their own parameters for seeding.

Not going to pretend to know what sort of protocol NDSU does or doesn't use however you would think a positive test (with symptoms) would lead to contact tracing and at minimum, a position group being exposed but who knows. I do know that is what happened with UND and a whole position group was affected and they wouldn't have been able to play last Saturday given the current guidelines. I'm not sure why the MVFC (and UND) pulled the plug so quickly on the game this week as both schools should be using the same set of protocols.

Can't believe Armacost got Bresciani in on his ruse.

Fair or not, maybe this year was considered Year 1. I would have preferred a 4 year contract but the 4th year has to be a mutually agreed upon option. Just aesthetics but gives a little bit better look than just a 3 year deal and in the end, gives UND the same deal but looks a little better to future recruits.

I thought you were specifically referring to the teams playing in tournaments. Misunderstanding on my part.

I'd disagree considering no Minnesota teams have had an issue yet. Their lockdowns had to be more stringent than Michigan or Indiana. I don't even disagree with you but I won't hold my breath on the big changes that will come from anonymously complaining on message board.

Who said I agreed with it? The rules were known well in advance and they haven't changed. Pretending this whole thing is some new revelation and complaining about it is equally as void of common sense. If I'm supposed to be picking up some check at UND, that's news to me. Might have to run over to Twamley next time I'm near campus to see if they've been holding out on me.

Brilliant response. UND's president wields a helluva sword if he's the one setting the NCAA testing policy that has literally been in place for all sports all season. Keep yelling into the wind about things that everyone has known about and accepted for months on end. Hopefully you eventually get the results you are looking for.

Hashtagging the last game their team played as a Knockout is some next level foresight.

Have you been under some sort of rock since sports have restarted? It's literally the only way you could actualy feign outrage about this. Sports across the coutnry at college and professionally level have been continously tested in the same manner the whole season. Agree with it or not, it isn't some new thing that was implemented out of the blue.

No room to store it with the new floor covers that go over the permanent turf? Do they use it for anything but the Globetrotters?

Midco has about the same amount of influence over TiVo as they do ESPN (possibly even less, but either way, right around zero). And ESPN has not made a TiVo compatible app. That being said, most smart TV's or a majority of the aforementioned devices do have the ESPN app so it isn't too extra work. No argument that ESPN should broadcast a few more games, especially with all the channels they have. Live sports are still live sports even if it isn't going to move the need nationally.

Not even close to accurate. NDSU has had 5 player leave just this year. Prior to that, this past offseason, their likely starting PG left. The year before, their 6th man left. A couple years ago, their starting PG who had started almost 50 games his freshman/sophomore year transferred. Here's a reference to what's happened just in the Summit so far:

Are you sure that you don't have an issue with him? I mean, maybe he's an issue but considering his track record, I would tend to give him the benefit of the doubt. 6 years at Black Hills State, turned them into a winner. 9 years at Northern State, turned them into a winner. He wasn't job hopping and no reports of kids leaving the program. I'm not opposed to questioning him but I'd be curious on hearing what some of these supposed issues are. Tyree is the only real loss I'm concerned about (albeit a big one) but he felt like he should have went to a bigger school from the get-go and with this year's rules, he may be able to play next year and still have 5 years to play 4 where ever he goes.

Still waiting to hear some details on why you think Sather is a problem. You also seem to have no issue with a player who basically quit on him before coming back and then quitting in the middle of the year. All things I've heard of Sather have been positive, I'd like to hear some objectivity on what makes him a problem like you've stated or indirectly inferred multiple times.

Just curiuos what issues you think the players are having with him. Or more presicely, how is he the problem?