FargoBison Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 When is that supposed to start? Seems like it has been on the burner for a while? It sounds like this spring. If NDSU was in any other state but ND ground probably would have been broken by now. Quote
dlsiouxfan Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 When the Slummit explodes, UND will be in the position of getting to choose it's own travel partner in the Big Sky from among the three Dakota schools. How does the renewal of the UND-NDSU football game with an initial game in Grand Forks sound? Quote
FargoBison Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 And UMKC is gone....let the speculation of what is going to happen next commence.... BREAKING: UMKC has officially accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference. https://twitter.com/...644125500813312 Quote
jodcon Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 And UMKC is gone....let the speculation of what is going to happen next commence.... https://twitter.com/...644125500813312 So are there other flight risks besides Oakland that you've heard of? They are the one I keep hearing. Quote
UND1983 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 It sounds like this spring. If NDSU was in any other state but ND ground probably would have been broken by now. you know why is that is right? Policy changed about 4 years ago. Quote
darell1976 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 And UMKC is gone....let the speculation of what is going to happen next commence.... https://twitter.com/...644125500813312 Speculation is running wild on BV...I heard the MAC, MW, MVC, BSC. I think the BSC is their only chance. Even with NDSU kicking butt in the MVFC it means little in the MVC. Quote
UND1983 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 It sounds like this spring. If NDSU was in any other state but ND ground probably would have been broken by now. you know why is that is right? Policy changed about 4 years ago. Quote
jodcon Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Speculation is running wild on BV...I heard the MAC, MW, MVC, BSC. I think the BSC is their only chance. Even with NDSU kicking butt in the MVFC it means little in the MVC. I'd give them a shot at the MVC, but it wouldn't be a lock by any means. Quote
FargoBison Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 you know why is that is right? Policy changed about 4 years ago. I'm fully aware of that. Quote
mg2009 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 honestly this is a pretty bizarre move on UMKC's part. Much tougher travel, less competitive, afaik no autobid, non-peer competition... anyway, i think the summit survives, but if not, i think NDSU looks to the MAC. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 7, 2013 Author Posted February 7, 2013 Speculation from the south (no, further south) ... ... why the Kangaroos - pretty centrally placed and unremarkably successful - would leave the Summit for the far-flung and reforming WAC: Because the Dakota schools are inevitably bound for the Missouri Valley. http://terryvandrovec.tumblr.com/ Quote
jdub27 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 For the MVC, there are 3 schools more appetizing location-wise than NDSU and that doesn't take Denver into account. And at this point I don't see the MVC expanding unless Creighton leaves (wonder how they could keep the Omaha market if that were to happen?). Wonder if Denver has a large buyout? They may be rethinking their joining of the Summit. Quote
UND1983 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 The only way they go to the valley is if it loses members itself. Then it won't look anything like the Valley of today. Careful what you wish for. Quote
jodcon Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Speculation from the south (no, further south) ... http://terryvandrovec.tumblr.com/ I would give that a credibility level of about a 1. Out of 1000. If the Dakota 3 end up in the MVC it will be as a reaction to a failed league, and even then it's questionable if the MVC would take any or all of them. Pulled that right out of his ass. 1 Quote
darell1976 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 honestly this is a pretty bizarre move on UMKC's part. Much tougher travel, less competitive, afaik no autobid, non-peer competition... anyway, i think the summit survives, but if not, i think NDSU looks to the MAC. Why would NDSU get invited to the MAC??? Talk about travel woes. Oh that's right that only applies to UND. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 7, 2013 Author Posted February 7, 2013 I would give that a credibility level of about a 1. Out of 1000. That high? On a side note, after watching a lot of popcorn get eaten at UND's expense (conference, moniker) seems it's time for UND fans to chow on some and watch someone else go through the wringer for a while. 2 Quote
Shawn-O Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 For the MVC, there are 3 schools more appetizing location-wise than NDSU and that doesn't take Denver into account. And at this point I don't see the MVC expanding unless Creighton leaves (wonder how they could keep the Omaha market if that were to happen?). Wonder if Denver has a large buyout? They may be rethinking their joining of the Summit. Creighton is as good as gone and it will cause a domino with the other three MVC privates. You then have Oakland and the Indiana directionals leave for other pastures...then a merger of what's left of the Summit and MVC. Omaha joins MVC non-football and there you have it...not sure about Denver U. If Big Sky, then UND might be on an island but would slide nicely into the new MVC or stay in the Sky. Quote
Shawn-O Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 The only way they go to the valley is if it loses members itself. Then it won't look anything like the Valley of today. Careful what you wish for. Oh...it's not going to... Quote
The Sicatoka Posted February 7, 2013 Author Posted February 7, 2013 Welcome to a little place I've heard called "off the rails and in the ditch": http://www.wacsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10100&ATCLID=206317161 Quote
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Times like this are when I miss Star the most. Quote
mg2009 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Why would NDSU get invited to the MAC??? Talk about travel woes. Oh that's right that only applies to UND. the furthest team in the mac is about as close as the closest team in the sky. I think everyone can admit it would be far from ideal, but at least it would be a competitive conference that supports afaik all the core sports hosted by NDSU. Quote
darell1976 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 the furthest team in the mac is about as close as the closest team in the sky. I think everyone can admit it would be far from ideal, but at least it would be a competitive conference that supports afaik all the core sports hosted by NDSU. Fargo to Buffalo is 900 miles. Quote
darell1976 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 That high? On a side note, after watching a lot of popcorn get eaten at UND's expense (conference, moniker) seems it's time for UND fans to chow on some and watch someone else go through the wringer for a while. Pass the salt please. Quote
mg2009 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Fargo to Buffalo is 900 miles. which is the same as fargo to missoula Quote
UND1983 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 which is the same as fargo to missoula The BS has accepted the fact they must fly. The MAC busses everywhere and are not going to add a worthless flight for all sports. Quote
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