cowboys5xsbs Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 UND also is finalizing a move to the Missouri Valley Football Conference. MVFC presidents will vote on the move Wednesday. It is expected to pass. I am loving it 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: UND had an opportunity to pave it's own path in the D1 era..................................................not now. I am pretty sure they can still pave their own path, but everyone has a right to an opinion (just remember, whether one has a particular entitlement or right is irrelevant to whether one's assertion is true or false). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, UND-FB-FAN said: I absolutely see where you are coming from, but should UND cater more to UND alumni living in Colorado or UND alumni still living (with many still working and contributing to UND) in North Dakota? After all, UND is the flagship university of North Dakota. If UND is trying to please all of its alumni based on travel distance, it is just a no-win situation. If UND can logically decrease travel costs for both the athletic teams and local UND athletics' supporters, then they should do it. I am glad they made the move. I totally see where you are coming from but I will believe this when I see a solid UND contingent at away games other than NDSU. Also, as I said above I am having a selfish reaction because it is nice to have UND Football play every other year within a 2 hour drive. In the end UND will be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just now, siouxfan512 said: What kind of attendance were we pulling in against N. Arizona or Idaho St? I really don't know, but I wouldn't expect it to be all that different. Men's basketball game against Idaho St. outdrew the game against NDSU. Just sayin...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: I know but I am just having a selfish reaction to this news! No, I know! That honestly wasn't a shot at you. I am just trying to figure out why people hate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangolou Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 This is a good deal! This is where we should have been all along. It will peak fan interest. Can't wait to get NDSU, SDSU, USD and Northern Iowa in the alerus!! You'll see, it's going to be a blast! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, UNDColorado said: I totally see where you are coming from but I will believe this when I see a solid UND contingent at away games other than NDSU. Also, as I said above I am having a selfish reaction because it is nice to have UND Football play every other year within a 2 hour drive. In the end UND will be just fine. I agree with you in that it will be interesting to see what kind of UND crowds show up in Brookings and Vermillion for basketball and football games. Not to mention, the basketball tourney in Sioux Falls should have a fun crowd, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperman8 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 13 minutes ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said: Not sure how to absorb this yet, intial feeling is good. I get to go to road games again to see the Bison and 2 SD's, I like the SD's presidents in that they work at their alma matar. Seemed like we were figuring out our recruiting, and wonder if that will change. Bison lucked out on their 2019 home OOC FB game, we'll get even with them for that. Baseball coming back??????? Good to be seeing you 3 again! Living in the Twin Cities, this brings NDSU, SDSU, USD and Northern Iowa all within easy travel distance for me. Will probably be at all of those road fb games in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkota Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said: After all, UND is the flagship university of North Dakota. I believe that with this move UND has just signaled that when it comes to athletics, NDSU is the flagship. That's how I see it. 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said: How much does being the only Dakota school in a conference add in tangible benefits though? It's not like because we were in a separate conference recruits didn't notice Moo U playing in The Summit 80 miles down the road. I can see it as a recruiting theme. Kid from ND can see more of the country in a conference that isn't based around here? Idk lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Hawk Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, Gothmog said: Ford's bringing back the Bronco in 2020. COINCIDENCE??? I don't think so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Yup, I remember the days well when UND fans filled up the stands in Vermillion and Brookings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, lawkota said: I believe that with this move UND has just signaled that when it comes to athletics, NDSU is the flagship. That's how I see it. That had better not be the inspiration behind this move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoneySIOUX Posted January 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just now, lawkota said: I believe that with this move UND has just signaled that when it comes to athletics, NDSU is the flagship. That's how I see it. Why? What do we owe NDSU? We are doing this for the betterment of UND, IMO. Save money, bring back rivalries, generate interest. So what if we are in the same conference as NDSU? It'll give us more opportunities to beat them. Also.... I may get yelled at for this.... BUT WHAT ABOUT HOCKEY?! UND is the flagship. Simple as that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post puck swami Posted January 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2017 As a Denver fan, it will be great to see UND coming to the Summit League. Right now, the closest thing DU has to a Summit rivalry is Omaha, but with UND joining, our hockey rivalry can expand to other sports. I think this is a great move for UND to renew rivalries with other Dakota schools and Omaha as well. Plus the Summit has a higher RPI than the Big Sky in men's hoops, and you should save a few travel bucks as well. Good move... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothmog Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just now, Hardcore Hawk said: COINCIDENCE??? I don't think so. And by all reports it's going to be a great ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-FB-FAN Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, lawkota said: I believe that with this move UND has just signaled that when it comes to athletics, NDSU is the flagship. That's how I see it. Well, I prefer results over philosophical arguments. If NDSU beats UND 9 out of 10 times, then I agree; unfortunately, UND hasn't been able to play NDSU consistently for such DI comparisons to occur. That will now change with this great move. Conversely, if UND consistently beats NDSU in basketball or football, I don't see how your flagship statement can hold any water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, puck swami said: As a Denver fan, it will be great to see UND coming to the Summit League. Right now, the closest thing DU has to a Summit rivalry is Omaha, but with UND joining, our hockey rivalry can expand to other sports. I think this is a great move for UND to renew rivalries with other Dakota schools and Omaha as well. Plus the Summit has a higher RPI than the Big Sky in men's hoops, and you should save a few travel bucks as well. Good move... For the last time: RPI is meaningless if you are in a one-bid league. Both the BSC and the Summit are one-bid leagues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bincitysioux Posted January 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Rick said: Yup, I remember the days well when UND fans filled up the stands in Vermillion and Brookings. Yeah, I mean who wouldn't want to spend a long weekend in Vermillion? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said: I agree with you in that it will be interesting to see what kind of UND crowds show up in Brookings and Vermillion for basketball and football games. Not to mention, the basketball tourney in Sioux Falls should have a fun crowd, too. This is an upside I am on board with. The tourney in Reno was pretty sad in terms of attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bincitysioux Posted January 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2017 Just now, fightingsioux4life said: For the last time: RPI is meaningless if you are in a one-bid league. Both the BSC and the Summit are one-bid leagues. No chance of both UND and NDSU making it to the dance in the same year now either. How great would that be for basketball in this region if that happened? 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothmog Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: For the last time: RPI is meaningless if you are in a one-bid league. Both the BSC and the Summit are one-bid leagues. It's an indication of the quality of play. Don't you want to see better teams come to GF? NDSU's game against IPFW last week was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboys5xsbs Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, fightingsioux4life said: For the last time: RPI is meaningless if you are in a one-bid league. Both the BSC and the Summit are one-bid leagues. I mean you might get a 12 seed instead of a 16 seed which is a much better match up. I would much rather face a 5 seed than a 1 seed and get blown out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UND-FB-FAN Posted January 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, bincitysioux said: No chance of both UND and NDSU making it to the dance in the same year now either. How great would that be for basketball in this region if that happened? How great would it be if UND beat NDSU in order to go to the dance and steal away NDSU's opportunity? Can't have that happen with UND in the BSC. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsioux Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, bincitysioux said: Yeah, I mean who wouldn't want to spend a long weekend in Vermillion? Nothing like a couple meals at Hy-Vee deli. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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