fightingsioux4life Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 9 minutes ago, CMSioux said: Sad to point out that St. Thomas has already passed UND in MBB and WBB how long until they do the same in hockey? They've got the money. Even if this happens (not saying it will), Brad Berry will continue getting contract extensions. Because it's the UND way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 1 hour ago, CMSioux said: Sad to point out that St. Thomas has already passed UND in MBB and WBB how long until they do the same in hockey? They've got the money. Hockey isn't the marquis sport on their campus; they've got a high ceiling, but that doesn't mean they'll be displacing blue bloods any time soon. More than anything it's an alternative to Dinkytown to play a quality schedule while living in the cities; Gophers have more to worry about on the recruiting trail than we do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 4 hours ago, Goon said: I am tired of the whole rival's crap. I would rather not see the same boring team four times every year. Let's change it up from year-to-year. Agree 100%. The guaranteed home-and-away games should be changed up yearly. Editor’s note: the word “rivals” doesn’t need an apostrophe in this case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 On 5/12/2024 at 5:12 PM, cowboys5xsbs said: I can’t seem to find the trophy anywhere in the photo… Never mind, I was zooming in too high. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 4 hours ago, Goon said: I am tired of the whole rival's crap. I would rather not see the same boring team four times every year. Let's change it up from year-to-year. This is my feeling every year when Bemidji is on the schedule. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 2 hours ago, CMSioux said: Sad to point out that St. Thomas has already passed UND in MBB and WBB how long until they do the same in hockey? They've got the money. They only have to win 9 national titles to pass us! Getting close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 1 minute ago, brianvf said: They only have to win 9 national titles to pass us! Getting close! the flagship institution of north dakota shouldn't be afraid of elevated competition.... this is great news for the conference(s) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 big stink...i mean the big sky wishes they could add a school like st thomas but ................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 4 hours ago, CMSioux said: Sad to point out that St. Thomas has already passed UND in MBB and WBB how long until they do the same in hockey? They've got the money. Dude, give it a rest. Holy Cow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 8 hours ago, CMSioux said: Sad to point out that St. Thomas has already passed UND in MBB and WBB how long until they do the same in hockey? They've got the money. It’s all relative. Michigan, which has struggled to win natties since your grandparents bought hula hoops, has an endowment about 30 times that of St. Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 7 hours ago, MafiaMan said: I can’t seem to find the trophy anywhere in the photo… Never mind, I was zooming in too high. Speaking of strip clubs, who's going to Kato this year to watch "hockey?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 The "why not us" from Mankato and Bemidji fans today. Dan Myers doesn't see why Mankato didn't get the invite after trying multiple times (according to what he knows). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 8 hours ago, cberkas said: The "why not us" from Mankato and Bemidji fans today. Let's see ... UST has Summit ties so that can't hurt with UND, DU, and UNO UST brings MSP market <- #1 reason Blasi (UST) has Miami connections (and Miami likely thinks UST will move into the NCHC basement) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Green Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I think UST in the NCHC will be regretted by both the School and the Conference. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 16 minutes ago, Big Green said: I think UST in the NCHC will be regretted by both the School and the Conference. They are a sleeping giant who will wake up in the next 5 years. They are an asset which will increase in value over time. It is always better to acquire an asset before it increases in value. Which school would have been a better choice? Bemidji? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Green Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 minute ago, fightingsioux4life said: They are a sleeping giant who will wake up in the next 5 years. They are an asset which will increase in value over time. It is always better to acquire an asset before it increases in value. Which school would have been a better choice? Bemidji? I would have stuck with the original 6. It would have allowed for all teams to play each other 4 times and more opportunities for N/C games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 7 minutes ago, Big Green said: I would have stuck with the original 6. It would have allowed for all teams to play each other 4 times and more opportunities for N/C games. You mean original 8. This isn't the 1960's NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Green Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 22 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: You mean original 8. This isn't the 1960's NHL. There was no Western Michigan or St Cloud originally. On July 9, 2011, the athletic directors of the six founding schools, Colorado College, the University of Denver, Miami University, the University of Minnesota Duluth, the University of Nebraska Omaha, and the University of North Dakota, confirmed these reports by announcing the conference officially and giving the date for a press conference for further information on July 13, 2011.[3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 3 minutes ago, Big Green said: There was no Western Michigan or St Cloud originally. On July 9, 2011, the athletic directors of the six founding schools, Colorado College, the University of Denver, Miami University, the University of Minnesota Duluth, the University of Nebraska Omaha, and the University of North Dakota, confirmed these reports by announcing the conference officially and giving the date for a press conference for further information on July 13, 2011.[3] Semantics aside, what would you do? Get rid of two schools and go down to 6? That puts us at the absolute minimum number of schools to be a conference. I say give Miami their walking papers (they are looking to get out on their own) and add Mankato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSSD Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 2 hours ago, Big Green said: I think UST in the NCHC will be regretted by both the School and the Conference. Why do you think that? Is your only thought that the conference is too big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 3 hours ago, Big Green said: I think UST in the NCHC will be regretted by both the School and the Conference. I am not against it, I think it's good to have an even number of teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Green Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 2 hours ago, FSSD said: Why do you think that? Is your only thought that the conference is too big? I just don't think UST is going to be the great. Stepping into a premium conference while trying to build a program is going to be very tough. Besides Alumni i don't think you are going to get much support from the community. It is a U of M market and they will be little brother to them. They will be the new Miami and will not add anything when it comes to SOS. Also too many teams into conference. Hate the unbalanced schedule. After adding ASU it forced them to add a 10th team. Doubt UST would be in if not for ASU being added. I have always liked the 6 team conference, thought 8 was too many. Now 10 is way too many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Six? That's five opponents, 20 league games. You have to come up with 14-16 non-conf every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Green Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 12 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Six? That's five opponents, 20 league games. You have to come up with 14-16 non-conf every year. So 1 more road series and 1 more home series. Doesn't sound like a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSSD Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, Big Green said: I just don't think UST is going to be the great. Stepping into a premium conference while trying to build a program is going to be very tough. Besides Alumni i don't think you are going to get much support from the community. It is a U of M market and they will be little brother to them. They will be the new Miami and will not add anything when it comes to SOS. Also too many teams into conference. Hate the unbalanced schedule. After adding ASU it forced them to add a 10th team. Doubt UST would be in if not for ASU being added. I have always liked the 6 team conference, thought 8 was too many. Now 10 is way too many. That could be true about UST. But, I think the advantages are going to be: 1) Local recruits know UST. And UST has a higher profile than SCSU, MSU or UMD. They will be very competitive recruiting against other Minnesota schools. 2) Transfer Portal: MSP location plus UST graduate programs will be a very enticing option in the portal. 3) NIL money: UST can be a player in a NIL world. 4) Commitment to high level hockey: When they have $140 million dollar arena coming in. I think that means commitment. I see UST being a tough opponent in the very near future. As far as conference size, I would be fine with Miami, WMU and SCSU moving to the CCHA. See the budgets that I have posted previously. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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