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Playing the devil’s advocate here… If G6 is the ultimate goal, why make the move at that cost? Other than the loss of NDSU (and probably St Thomas), why move out of MVFC/Summit to FCS G6 under the current setup? I know most will scoff at this, but NDSU’s real goal is probably Big 12, and they will probably advocate for SDSU (not UND) to join them in that move. If UND’s goal is to play as MAC West or CUSA North without a playoff, the possibility of any national titles other than hockey is no better than as FCS. While living in Arizona, NDSU’s title run brought a lot of attention. When people found out we were from North Dakota, NDSU’s titles often came up. Not once was UND’s hockey program the topic, even when I was wearing a Brien logo’d cap with UND logo headcovers in my golf bag. i was in the ‘don’t be left behind’ camp for years, but in the current environment with the ransoms being paid to move to G6, some real introspection will have to precede any move to a level that is really not above MVFC and the Big Sky. now, here is my disclaimer… if the other Dakotas, the Montanas, Idaho and some of the other elite FCS programs go FBS as a group, then UND should, by all means, join them. That group would make MWC East/CUSA North/MAC West a formidable conference division.

This is a reasonable perspective. Celebrate national recognitions.

That may be, but this is a UND fan site, so why not dream?

The PAC could really benefit from adding the Montanas, UND, SDSU and maybe Cal Davis. That would be 12.

You are saying The Summit should kick NDSU out of the conference because they are winning too much and dominating the conference like MiAC did to St Thomas? What does Denver have to do with it? They left, not kicked out. NDSU’s football affiliation is not grounds to be removed from a non-football conference. You want to beat them to the punch because they might leave in 5+ years? The idea to form a conference with the other northern schools makes more sense and, in the end, would be a stronger conference than the new MWC. Focus your energy there. Then, if you are going to be vindictive, don’t invite NDSU to the new conference.

So you’re sayin’ there’s a chance? slim and none

The Summit does not sponsor a football conference. If there was a Summit football conference, there might be a slight chance that this would be discussed. TSL has no control over NDSU’s football affiliation.

The MAC? Yuck!

Native American group vows Supreme Court fight over woke New York mascot ban https://www.foxnews.com/us/native-american-group-vows-supreme-court-fight-woke-new-york-mascot-ban excerpts from the article: The Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) argued that the New YorkBoard of Regents’ 2023 rule banning the use of Native names or imagery by public schools is discriminatory and violates the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of equal treatment under the law. "Today, we take the next step in our journey to the United States Supreme Court, which is the only logical finish line," NAGA counsel Chap Petersen said in a statement. "The ‘Native Name Ban’ laws are both offensive and plainly unconstitutional. Their very existence is an embarrassment to all Americans, as well as the Native community." NAGA has stated that its broader goal is to eliminate such bans nationwide, including restoring names like the "Fighting Sioux" in North Dakota. Winning this case should lead to the wholesale voiding of ‘Name Ban’ laws, including the cancellation of the ‘Fighting Sioux’ name and symbol in North Dakota," NAGA President Clayton Anderson, who is enrolled in the Hidatsa Tribe, said in a statement. They’re only targeting one group, one ethnicity, to say you can’t be recognized, you can't be celebrated by the teams," Peterson added. "That’s a violation of the 14th amendment, which prohibits racial discrimination and gives all people equal protection under the law regardless of race or ethnicity."

Offensive Coordinator. Closes Jan 8 Requirements seem pretty open Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree. 5 years of full-time collegiate football coaching experience. Collegiate football playing experience. 5 years of full-time off-campus recruiting experience at the NCAA level. Experience with NCAA rules and regulations. Valid Driver’s License. Successful completion of Criminal History Background Check (CHBC). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree. 5 years of full-time coaching experience at the NCAA Division I level. Football recruiting experience in the Upper Midwest area of the country. Football camp experience. Coaching experience in the position of Offensive Coordinator at the NCAA Division I level.

The QB should not be the leading rusher

And Oklahoma

K-State is bowl eligible with 6 wins, so all 5 losses to teams still playing in December

Someone with a connection should remind Freuchte to watch UND's first 6 games and remember how he called them.

So… UND’s second round playoff game is Saturday vs SDSU.