rabidrabbit Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Their students want it, and it's currently not there for UVSU. http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10817 HMMMM. How can a weak, community college go from JUCO to D-I, then likely add football, and the mighty Sioux have to tie themselves up in knots despite being very successful in D-II? Come on Sioux! Join your peers!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MplsBison Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Sure, SDSU would love to have UND in the Mid Con and Great West. But if you mention USD tagging along they explode in a fit of rage, citing reports of USD financial problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidrabbit Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Sure, SDSU would love to have UND in the Mid Con and Great West. But if you mention USD tagging along they explode in a fit of rage, citing reports of USD financial problems. This Rabbit would like to see the NCC mostly move up, together preferred. That includes USD. Their financial situation is not nearly as strong as UND, nor do they have the facilities or size of the other 3 Dakota "Flagship" campuses. Like UND vs NDSU, there is an intense rivalry. But we'd like the crowds that even divisional play would make. All I can say is that based on the posts at the Coyote board, there isn't the fervor, numbers or discussion to make it happen on the short term. TO THE SIOUX - This Rabbit hopes to see you in the GWFC soon, and the Mid-Con in the not too distant future. However, I doubt that it'll happen this year. (To get an invite). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 HMMMM. How can a weak, community college go from JUCO to D-I, then likely add football Because they are the 8th fastest growing school in the country, with over 25,000 students. They are in the process of moving from college to university status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aff Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Sure, SDSU would love to have UND in the Mid Con and Great West. But if you mention USD tagging along they explode in a fit of rage, citing reports of USD financial problems. I know, being realistic is sooooo over-rated. Why do that, when you can act like finances have nothing to do with an athletic department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA Hockey Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I know, being realistic is sooooo over-rated. Why do that, when you can act like finances have nothing to do with an athletic department. The reality is is that most athletic departments in this country are in debt right now. If you look at the Division I task force study or www.ope.edu.gov/athletics you will realize that the schools that have made a Divsion I jump are also in debt right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The reality is is that most athletic departments in this country are in debt right now. If you look at the Division I task force study or www.ope.edu.gov/athletics you will realize that the schools that have made a Divsion I jump are also in debt right now. http://www2.indystar.com/NCAA_financial_reports/ A very good database thanks to the Indianapolis newspaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD17 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 The reality is is that most athletic departments in this country are in debt right now. If you look at the Division I task force study or www.ope.edu.gov/athletics you will realize that the schools that have made a Divsion I jump are also in debt right now. The economics of D-I below the level of the BCS schools are not good. Pick any mid-major school out of that link that The Sicatoka provided and look at their financials. The amount of student fees and institutional support going to athletics at most of those places is staggering. The NCAA also released a study about a year ago showing the negative financial impact of reclassifying to D-I. But, apparently the ancillary benefits of being D-I far outweigh the increased costs for most of these schools (including UND). Short of D-I placing another moratorium on membership, I don't think the exodus from D-II to D-I is going to stop anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 http://www2.indystar.com/NCAA_financial_reports/ A very good database thanks to the Indianapolis newspaper. Well, there goes my afternoon. Great link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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