You could make this argument to get rid of most collegiate athletic programs. It was the size of the deficit that doomed WH, not that it didn't make money. Most collegiate programs lose money.
But don't you understand? Nothing is on Brew because he isn't the one out there not making the plays! So he gets a pass. Didn't you get the memo? (sarcasm) #seasoninthetoilet
I am far from a Denialist and I don't like what has happened to UND's programs this season. But some of your scenarios are a bit too dystopian even for me. I don't think Grand Forks is on its way to depopulating to Fargo and turning "The Metro" into another Minneapolis. You make it sound that way sometimes and that is what rubs people the wrong way.
That being said, I appreciate the perspective you bring to this forum and you should have a place here.
If we cannot afford what it takes to be a successful Division I school, then we shouldn't have moved up in the first place.
I don't understand why THAT'S so hard to comprehend.
And having a shiny new outdoor stadium had nothing to do with landing recruits? The point UNDvince97-01 is making is that having nice facilities can give you an edge in recruiting.
A fair point. I think the voter pool could be limited to UND alums, current faculty, staff and students; season ticket holders, Champions Club members, etc. That would cut out a lot of the shenanigans.
Not necessarily the same exact methods. But a bracket-style tournament format would generate more attention and interest. You could have promoted it on the Heraldo web site, this forum, the Alumni Association could have helped as well. And it would make the whole process entertaining instead of all the committees and their watching-paint-dry entertainment quality meetings.
SDSU is a good example of this. They made it to the FCS semifinals this year. And their facilities have improved light years since they moved up to FCS. They will be contenders and a potential stumbling block for NDSU in the coming years. Funding Phase II will make us more competitive as well. #getitdone