bison73

At one time Mankato had a pretty good football team back in the NCC days.

Thats what happens when you dont play well with others.

Cant answer for the school. So why even ask me? But I would say no. Not in our foot print. Plus when the shake out occurs there might be better opportunities. But we would be stuck in the Sun Blah. Then have to pay exit fees etc. I dont think you move up just to move up so you can say your FBS. Too many considerations. Is the move good for the school? Is it a good move for our program? Etc etc etc. We are in a pretty solid spot for all of our sports right now and in a better bargaining position if an opportunity arises that works for us...

Why would have NDSU have been chosen when they showed no interest? Wow--------Your really stretching Waaaaaaaay out there. LOL. But I do understand this is what you wish will happen. In reality not likely.

The Gateway? Wasnt that a conference about 10-11 years ago? The MVFC seems pretty good. What five teams in the playoffs this year with the National Champion again from the conference. Plus when the shake out does occur I doubt that the whole conference would transition. Just like The MVFC. I doubt WIU, MSU and ISUb wouldnt be moving up. So we just might let you join us.

Interesting. But what makes you think they have to join your scenario? Why wouldnt you have to join NDSU and some other MVCF teams? Its not like youve been tearing it up lately.

IF we decided to go with hockey I couldnt see NDSU going in to it with a half ass approach.

I understand all of that---but---Thats all logistics and has nothing to do with the question.

The question was could we be competitive. Hire a great coach and get good players. . Of course it would take sometime---But---Why couldnt they? The rest of your post has nothing to do with the question.

Of course they could be competitive.

Many bandwagon fans turn in to real fans. Everyone here jumped on the wagon at some point.

The flag waver was stupid and so was the radio station.

This subject has been beaten to death. You can add seats but it isnt economically feasible. To do so at the dome you would also knock them out of business for 2 years far any major renovations... I could go on but its not " ok cool" Its more ....It is what it is. Until opportunities present themselves. I

Thanks. Too bad they cant catch those azzholes and shoot them.

Why do people do this? I just dont understand why---how these dirt bags get there jollies from messing with other peoples internet??????? Whats the end game????

Merry Christmas!!!!! And the best to you in the coming year!!

Only been following them since they first recruited me in 1969.

I think Im pretty reasonable on many fronts. We just happen to disagree on the cause and effect. And yes I played at NDSU in the early 70s. There was a time I didnt follow NDSU as closely as before. But when I reconnected to NDSU I was brought up to speed by people within NDSU when I asked why we didnt play you guys anymore. Others gave me a chronological timeline of the events before and after right up to you signing the current contract. A lot of the information came from this site.

Having your feeling hurt and being pissed over asshattery are two different thing.

Nobody got their feelings hurt. You made a business decision. NDSU made business decisions which were best for NDSU. Those decisions didnt include UND. JUst like your decision didnt include NDSU. Its is what it is. Regardless that everyone from the bad decision was gone your new AD didnt do you any favors with his attitude, negotiating style and demands. And yes the timing was very unopportune.

What was the real kicker on this whole deal was the timing. UND sat on the contract to keep playing the game until most teams had filled out their schedule. They then made the announcement at a presser without letting GT know. NDSU then had to scramble to fill their schedules. That deal right there set the tone.

I mentioned that awhile ago but somebody attached strings on that . As who should do what first etc etc.

There was no way there was going to be a game in GF under GTs watch. Period. You can call it pay back, sour grapes or whatever you want to make your self feel better. Makes no difference. It is what it is. GT wrote the contract you signed. So who really has the sour grapes? Not me.

Just as idiotic as claiming NDSU is afraid of UND. Just saying.