Do you want NDSU to win it again?

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Poll upcoming.

Just curious to see where folks stand on this.

[EDIT] that third option should be "still playing", not "sell playing". Sorry.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

duh

[CasualFan]

I voted "yes" because I want my team to have been knocked out of the playoffs by the champions.

Avatar challenge.

Go Chants!

PS -- Someone PM me what happens at 100 posts.

[Bisonator]

Well obviously. Would be awesome to be the only team to win 4 straight!

[T-Dog]

http://media.tumblr.com/e0303ca5c2ab18889aae91700594fd7f/tumblr_inline_mzipn64fqB1rx927l.gif

[MR. CHICKEN]

NO!.......​BRAWK!


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[ST_Lawson]

I vote yes, but a close second would be Illinois State beating NDSU in the championship game. Either way, I want to see an all-MVFC championship game.

[melloware13]

Nope, I want the CAA to win again. However, if the championship game is NDSU v Ill St, I'd be more ok with the Bison winning.

[Cocky]

Don't care after my team loss I'm fine with anyone winning.

[dewey]

Hell yes!

Dewey

[Daytripper]

Uh,,,,NO!

[Sycamore62]

I hate all FCS teams not named Indiana State equally.

Such a hard choice:D

[tnbison]

yes yes yes

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/gallery/yes/ace_ventura.gif

[Hammerhead]

I was tempted to vote no so I could save money and not pay for a weekend trip to Frisco. Mrs. Hammerhead and I went 3 years ago are hoping to go again.

[IBleedYellow]

I was tempted to vote no so I could save money and not pay for a weekend trip to Frisco. Mrs. Hammerhead and I went 3 years ago are hoping to go again.

Paying for my wedding this year is pretty much stopping my Frisco plans dead in their tracks. Damn these things called budgets!

[dewey]

Damn these things called weddings!

FIFY!

Or a honeymoon to beautiful Dallas Texas in 3 weeks.

Dewey

[UIWWildthing]

Sure why not?

[344Johnson]

Its bad for any sport if the same team wins all the time....especially at lower levels of the sport.

Voted no, family would be excited with another win, so either way I'm content.

[Catsfan90]

Paying for my wedding this year is pretty much stopping my Frisco plans dead in their tracks. Damn these things called budgets!
Just saying, if I were you. I'd have a justice of the piece do the ceremony. Fly everyone in the party down to Frisco, have one giant reception/ tailgate. And have everyone spend their money on tickets instead. That way everyone wins :p

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Just saying, if I were you. I'd have a justice of the piece do the ceremony. Fly everyone in the party down to Frisco, have one giant reception/ tailgate. And have everyone spend their money on tickets instead. That way everyone wins :p

I absolutely would have done that.

[Sammy94]

If they win tomorrow night then yes, they are great for the Texas economy.

[TennBison]

Voted not just because they are my team but because I want to see a 4 peat. Making history can't be all bad.

[Grizo406]

Not sure it's gonna' happen, but I voted "Yes".xnodx

[McNeese72]

I said no because I want a new national championship. Nothing against North Dakota St. but I rather see a variety of teams win the NC than total domination by one team.

But, if they do win it again, my hat will be off to them.

[smilo]

Absolutely. NDSU dominance really makes FCS fun. I wouldnt mind if another particularly UNH were to win, but NDSU is some program and so fun to watch.

[Silenoz]

No, it's hard not to root for someone who has never won it


...other than Sammy. Well, even that I guess I wouldn't even really care that much.

[SIUSalukiFan]

No, these NDSU ****ers are insufferable enough after three straight national titles. Four would be too much. xlolxxlolxxlolx

I kid, I kid ... I have the utmost respect for the Bison. If they do win again it will be an amazing feat.

However, my personal preference would be for Illinois State to beat North Dakota State in the championship game. We have a new national champion. Two MVFC teams are in the title game.

That works for me.

[No_Skill]

Its bad for any sport if the same team wins all the time....especially at lower levels of the sport.

Voted no, family would be excited with another win, so either way I'm content.

I disagree especially in regards to giving exposure to the lower levels. For example, I don't watch DII football but I know that Grand Valley won a ton of championships recently. Other than them I couldn't list another recent DII champ.

[IBleedYellow]

Just saying, if I were you. I'd have a justice of the piece do the ceremony. Fly everyone in the party down to Frisco, have one giant reception/ tailgate. And have everyone spend their money on tickets instead. That way everyone wins :p
This was talked about and she was all for it. Her mother put a squash to that plan.

Damn.

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[Bison56]

This was talked about and she was all for it. Her mother put a squash to that plan.

Damn.

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Call it off! Her mother will run your lives! :D

[Pard4Life]

Yes... Go Bison.

[Skycop27]

Pulling for my UNH Wildcats but will congratulate whoever
will ultimately win the last game of the tournament.

[JayJ79]

Absolutely. NDSU dominance really makes FCS fun. I wouldnt mind if another particularly UNH were to win, but NDSU is some program and so fun to watch.

so D2 and D3 must be REALLY fun with their dominant teams.

[WrenFGun]

NDSU winning after losing their coach, star QB, RB and numerous others is a great storyline. I'd have no problem with them winning so long as UNH isn't in the game.

[Sycamore62]

Call it off! Her mother will run your lives! :D


This is is a deal breaker.

June is a wedding month for a reason

[veinup]

4peat would just be insaaaaaaaaaaaaane

[Sycamore62]

I disagree that 4 in a row would be bad for FCS in the same way professional wrestling is always better when the bad guy is the champ.

I think they have less chance than they did last year at this time but a little more than 2012

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I disagree that 4 in a row would be bad for FCS in the same way professional wrestling is always better when the bad guy is the champ.

I think they have less chance than they did last year at this time but a little more than 2012



'13 Bison team is probably one of the best or the best FCS team ever. This year's team is not as good as last year's but very comparable to the '11 and '12 teams.

[thebootfitter]

This was talked about and she was all for it. Her mother put a squash to that plan.

Divorce her mother!

[NDSUSR]

NDSU has been good for FCS. A 4-peat would be even more exposure for FCS. How can this be bad.
People (FBS) are waking up and watching playoffs. Its a story thats media worthy, thus good for all of the FCS teams.
When the Alabama forum has positive threads about FCS it cant be bad. Parity is inevitable, just a matter of time.

[Gil Dobie]

This may be NDSU's last chance to win a Championship for a while. Another great senior class leaving after this year. A 4-Peat would bring a lot of attention to FCS, albeit NDSU. The publicity for next falls season opener at WaGriz will be much more if the Bison win. If the Bison don't win, hopefully ISUR can carry the torch for the MVFC.


Having NDSU win again is like asking Cheech and Chong if they want to get high.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWxgfTMLtc0

[saxbison]

This was talked about and she was all for it. Her mother put a squash to that plan.

Damn.

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Never too early to start complaining about the mother-in-law.

[veinup]

I voted "No, ready for a new champ".. but that was a knee jerk reaction. The best team should win the title. I'll be okay as long as we don't get into six-peat territory or some crazy ****. Mostly i just cant believe nobody has knocked these dudes off yet.

[Professor Chaos]

I don't think having a single team dominate is bad for the subdivision. I think it raises the level of the competition. Some legacy MVFC/Gateway fans may not want to admit it but I think the addition of NDSU and SDSU to the conference has raised everyone's game. I think the same will happen at the national level.


...but not until a minimum 8-peat.

[UNIFanSince1983]

I don't think having a single team dominate is bad for the subdivision. I think it raises the level of the competition. Some legacy MVFC/Gateway fans may not want to admit it but I think the addition of NDSU and SDSU to the conference has raised everyone's game. I think the same will happen at the national level.


...but not until a minimum 8-peat.

I do think it hurts having one team dominate. Is it really exciting to see Mt. Union is playing Wisconsin-Whitewater again in DIII? There is no mystery when one team is dominating. It makes the playoffs worthless to watch because you know the outcome. Is NDSU dominating drawing attention to the subdivision or just to NDSU? The answer is just to NDSU not the subdivision as a whole. In fact the fact that they are dominating probably makes us seem like DIII to fans of bigger schools thinking that the same team wins this thing every year.

Yes NDSU and SDSU have raised the level of the conference, but NDSU 4-peating would not be good for our subdivision as a whole at all. Obviously, you wan them to win every year, but you have to be deeply entrenched behind your green and yellow glasses to think it is actually a good thing for FCS as a whole.

[MR. CHICKEN]

.........AGAIN.........NO!.........xsmhx........BR AWK!

[Mattymc727]

I actually think having someone beat NDSU in the championship to stop their 4-peat is a much better storyline than a Bison 4-peat. That might get even more coverage. Especially considering it would be by a team who has never won it.

[deez_na]

Oh hell yeah!

[Professor Chaos]

I do think it hurts having one team dominate. Is it really exciting to see Mt. Union is playing Wisconsin-Whitewater again in DIII? There is no mystery when one team is dominating. It makes the playoffs worthless to watch because you know the outcome. Is NDSU dominating drawing attention to the subdivision or just to NDSU? The answer is just to NDSU not the subdivision as a whole. In fact the fact that they are dominating probably makes us seem like DIII to fans of bigger schools thinking that the same team wins this thing every year.

Yes NDSU and SDSU have raised the level of the conference, but NDSU 4-peating would not be good for our subdivision as a whole at all. Obviously, you wan them to win every year, but you have to be deeply entrenched behind your green and yellow glasses to think it is actually a good thing for FCS as a whole.
Mt Union and Wisconsin-Whitewater's dominance doesn't compare to NDSU's. Those teams never have any team (other than themselves) even present a challenge to them. NDSU has been challenged every year of their run by different teams. I don't think dominance is nearly as sustainable at the FCS level as it is in the D3 level. There's enough FCS programs that are relatively well funded and supported that we'll never see the type of dominance we see at the D3 level. Before NDSU can ever get to that level there will be FCS programs that raise their game enough to compete and defeat the Bison, I'll guarantee that.

EDIT: Oh, and I'm not saying having NDSU win again is a good thing for the subdivision but it's not at a point where I'd classify it as a bad thing for the reasons I mentioned in my original post. Having it get to MU/UWW proportions would be bad but it's a long ways from that like I said previously.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

You bet I do.

4-peat would solidify the Bison as the greatest dynasty in FCS football. AWESOME!!


And guess what to all you other FCS wannabe champions......the '15 Bison team will be a good one also...xlolx

[thebootfitter]

And guess what to all you other FCS wannabe champions......the '15 Bison team will be a good one also...xlolx
I'm a bit more cautious in my optimism about 2015 than I was in 2014. We'll have guys that step up, but we'll also have some growing to do and be facing some tough opponents. I wouldn't be surprised by 2-3 losses next year, but that should still be enough to get us into the playoffs, and then I wouldn't bet against them. Carson and the offense are going to be insane next year, methinks.

[Texas]

Nope, doesn't have to be SHSU, but anyone else would be great.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I'm a bit more cautious in my optimism about 2015 than I was in 2014. We'll have guys that step up, but we'll also have some growing to do and be facing some tough opponents. I wouldn't be surprised by 2-3 losses next year, but that should still be enough to get us into the playoffs, and then I wouldn't bet against them. Carson and the offense are going to be insane next year, methinks.


Offense will carry the team right away next year. Good players will replace the departing seniors on defense but there will be growing pains for sure on defense.

[LeeshaJo]

No, these NDSU ****ers are insufferable enough after three straight national titles. Four would be too much. xlolxxlolxxlolx

I kid, I kid ... I have the utmost respect for the Bison. If they do win again it will be an amazing feat.

However, my personal preference would be for Illinois State to beat North Dakota State in the championship game. We have a new national champion. Two MVFC teams are in the title game.

That works for me.

^^^^^THIS

[Big Rack]

I think it would be awesome to tell your grandchildren you saw a Four Peat in football.xthumbsupx

[Missingnumber7]

I voted for the 4 peat...I think it would be awesome to see. But a few comments, I think this is a good thing for FCS:

1. Name recognition for NDSU, but some FCS facetime as well.
2. Measuring stick...everyone has the same aspiration (Well everyone except HC they just want to beat BC and of course the SWAC) and thats and FCS national Championship. Looking at how the committe has selected teams and who has and hasn't gotten in recently has had, IMHO, a positive effect on scheduling. And I'll point to the NDSU/UM games, SHSU/EWU, and some of the other high profile games. FBS is starting to get the point that fans don't want to see blow outs the first 3 or 4 weeks of the season and are starting to schedule games that should be legit, I think now some FCS schools are following suit. ESPN is giving some nice airtime with the first college game of the year to an FCS program when they could've approached some MAC/MWC/C-USA team.

For years the only teams that were ever talked about at the beginning of the season were App St, Montana, and maybe UD. I love that NDSU has in 10 years horned their way into the conversation.

[BisonBacker]

Its bad for any sport if the same team wins all the time....especially at lower levels of the sport.

Voted no, family would be excited with another win, so either way I'm content.

And there we have it! This explains a lot!xcoffeex

[BisonBacker]

This was talked about and she was all for it. Her mother put a squash to that plan.

Damn.

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That B I T C H!!!

[BEAR]

What's cool about a 4-peat... a 5 peat would beat it! xthumbsupx And what's more epic than a 5 peat? A 6-peat!

So glad we prove our champions from a field on a field.. xnodxxnodx

[PantherRob82]

I would like to change my answer to yes.

[clenz]

DGAF because it's not my team.

[Silenoz]

Maybe, it's just me, but I've long considered DIII to be something of a joke because the same teams just absolutely dominate year-in and year-out. If FCS is heading in that direction with NDSU, I have a hard time seeing how it offers a positive impression of our level.

It certainly creates one for NDSU, but I think it stops there. Maybe it will eventually cause schools like MSU or UM to step it. Probably not, but they really don't have any excuse to continue struggling.

[Gil Dobie]

Maybe, it's just me, but I've long considered DIII to be something of a joke because the same teams just absolutely dominate year-in and year-out. If FCS is heading in that direction with NDSU, I have a hard time seeing how it offers a positive impression of our level.

It certainly creates one for NDSU, but I think it stops there. Maybe it will eventually cause schools like MSU or UM to step it. Probably not, but they really don't have any excuse to continue struggling.

The MVFC schools have stepped up. Not many easy wins in conference this year and a 30-2 record outside of conference.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Maybe, it's just me, but I've long considered DIII to be something of a joke because the same teams just absolutely dominate year-in and year-out. If FCS is heading in that direction with NDSU, I have a hard time seeing how it offers a positive impression of our level.

It certainly creates one for NDSU, but I think it stops there. Maybe it will eventually cause schools like MSU or UM to step it. Probably not, but they really don't have any excuse to continue struggling.


NDSU has had some very good recruiting classes in a row. They will not be in the NC every year but I suspect they will be annual entrants in the playoffs.

[Gil Dobie]

Maybe, it's just me, but I've long considered DIII to be something of a joke because the same teams just absolutely dominate year-in and year-out. If FCS is heading in that direction with NDSU, I have a hard time seeing how it offers a positive impression of our level.

It certainly creates one for NDSU, but I think it stops there. Maybe it will eventually cause schools like MSU or UM to step it. Probably not, but they really don't have any excuse to continue struggling.

These things go in streaks. EKU was in 4 straight finals, Marshall 5 out of 6, YSU 4 straight, GSU wins 6 total and a run of 5 out of 6 finals. Lots of good runs, but someone else always sneaks in for a couple hear and there.

[Bisonator]

These things go in streaks. EKU was in 4 straight finals, Marshall 5 out of 6, YSU 4 straight, GSU wins 6 total and a run of 5 out of 6 finals. Lots of good runs, but someone else always sneaks in for a couple hear and there.

Exactly. One great recruiting class can get you a long ways for 2-4 years.

[Missingnumber7]

NDSU has had some very good recruiting classes in a row. They will not be in the NC every year but I suspect they will be annual entrants in the playoffs.

The recruiting classes play a big part into it, as they have maintained a system at NDSU for several years and recruit system players. What helps this is that these kids get on the field and produce early in their careers and build more and more for the future.

[Ivytalk]

Pulling for Illinois State. Time to crown a new champ.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Pulling for Illinois State. Time to crown a new champ.

What do you know about championships? Don't you have to talk about your own self importance? Bugger off.


:D

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Pulling for Illinois State. Time to crown a new champ.


Not this year!

[Ivytalk]

Not this year!

That's why they play the game...xnodx

[ngineer]

As impressive a run the Bison have had, I am pulling for ISU. Not anything against the Bison, but I think it good to have frequent "changing of the guard". Same feeling goes with the "Damn Yankees". Dynasties are great for that team's fans, but for the overall impact, I like to see some competition rather than an annual coronation. NDSU has had the greatest run, imo, in I-AA/FCS and if a betting man, I would pick NDSU to win.

[NDSUSR]

As impressive a run the Bison have had, I am pulling for ISU. Not anything against the Bison, but I think it good to have frequent "changing of the guard". Same feeling goes with the "Damn Yankees". Dynasties are great for that team's fans, but for the overall impact, I like to see some competition rather than an annual coronation. NDSU has had the greatest run, imo, in I-AA/FCS and if a betting man, I would pick NDSU to win.

Yeah, because ISU put FCS in the mainstream. You people should be appreciative that NDSU has made FCS less than a FBS joke.
ISU will lose badly in Frisco.

[ngineer]

Yeah, because ISU put FCS in the mainstream. You people should be appreciative that NDSU has made FCS less than a FBS joke.
ISU will lose badly in Frisco.

Don't understand the 'edge'. No one says FCS fans aren't "appreciative" of what NDSU has accomplished....[channel Sally Fields, "They like me, they really like me!"]. Plus, what is the "mainstream"? FCS is in no place different than before Bison had their run. Every so many years a team gets a nice run due an excellent recruiting class or two, i.e. Youngstown State, Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, et al. So by all means enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, but expect everyone to kiss your azz. A team's success like NDSU's should be honored, but not adored. There is a difference. Here's to a great game in Frisco. Picking the Bison, cheering for the Redbirds.

[KPSUL]

In a word, NO. ​

[REALBird]

No! But if they weren't playing ISU I wouldn't give a crap!

[344Johnson]

Yeah, because ISU put FCS in the mainstream. You people should be appreciative that NDSU has made FCS less than a FBS joke.
ISU will lose badly in Frisco.

Please define mainstream. FCS gets coverage where the schools are located. It's not like FBS where we can count on it being talked about no matter what.

Will ESPN TV/radio etc be talking about the game other than the broadcast? Unlikely. Will it be the big story in newspapers around the country? Unlikely.

Whichever team wins will have a great time with it. Whichever team loses fans will be able to watch ESPN without constant reminders.

Should be a good game down in Texas but let's not make it seem like this level of football is mainstream.

[caribbeanhen]

You people should be appreciative that NDSU has made FCS less than a FBS joke.


I don't see it this way, I think the bIZUN are kind of making a joke out of the FCS......

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I don't see it this way, I think the bIZUN are kind of making a joke out of the FCS......


Troll keep trolling

[344Johnson]

Troll keep trolling

When one team dominates.... Especially at a lower level... It makes people wonder why that team doesn't have the balls to move up.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

When one team dominates.... Especially at a lower level... It makes people wonder why that team doesn't have the balls to move up.

You're clearly not getting enough out of your business classes to understand that there's more to it than winning football game.

[BisonFan02]

When one team dominates.... Especially at a lower level... It makes people wonder why that team doesn't have the balls to move up.

Money, facilities, geography, other sports......go hide in your corner dip****.

[Bisonator]

When one team dominates.... Especially at a lower level... It makes people wonder why that team doesn't have the balls to move up.

You aren't very bright are you? Now I know why you are worried about life after college.xrolleyesx

[Silenoz]

Troll keep trolling

That statement would be trolling the rest of FCS if anything...

[344Johnson]

You're clearly not getting enough out of your business classes to understand that there's more to it than winning football game.


Money, facilities, geography, other sports......go hide in your corner dip****.

I'm well aware of the "problems" ndsu faces with moving up. I'm simply telling you what the perception becomes.

If Shanley won 10 straight Class AA football titles, people would say, "shouldn't you be AAA?" Not "SHANLEY IS GREAT FOR AA FOOTBALL BECAUSE THEY WIN EVERY YEAR AND CHALLENGE US TO IMPROVE!!!!!"

Doesn't matter that Shanley doesn't have the student numbers to complete in AAA ball... People will eventually call them afraid of playing up.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I'm well aware of the "problems" ndsu faces with moving up. I'm simply telling you what the perception becomes.

If Shanley won 10 straight Class AA football titles, people would say, "shouldn't you be AAA?" Not "SHANLEY IS GREAT FOR AA FOOTBALL BECAUSE THEY WIN EVERY YEAR AND CHALLENGE US TO IMPROVE!!!!!"

Doesn't matter that Shanley doesn't have the student numbers to complete in AAA ball... People will eventually call them afraid of playing up.


Funny, I remember when Shanley was class A with Fargo South.

[344Johnson]

Funny, I remember when Shanley was class A with Fargo South.

Yes... Many moons ago. When my dad was in school, Harvey was class A.... Playing schools like Bismarck. Thank God we moved to the 4 class system.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

I'm well aware of the "problems" ndsu faces with moving up. I'm simply telling you what the perception becomes.

If Shanley won 10 straight Class AA football titles, people would say, "shouldn't you be AAA?" Not "SHANLEY IS GREAT FOR AA FOOTBALL BECAUSE THEY WIN EVERY YEAR AND CHALLENGE US TO IMPROVE!!!!!"

Doesn't matter that Shanley doesn't have the student numbers to complete in AAA ball... People will eventually call them afraid of playing up.
UND and NDSU can't move up for 5 years anyway. This is for the Higher Ed board. So it is a mute point.

[344Johnson]

UND and NDSU can't move up for 5 years anyway. This is for the Higher Ed board. So it is a mute point.

...I am not aware of any laws preventing either school from moving up. Feel free to expand on that. Only issues I can think of are money and geography (no invites).

If you are referring to the games scheduled, I doubt the contract says anything about not being allowed move up.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

...I am not aware of any laws preventing either school from moving up. Feel free to expand on that. Only issues I can think of are money and geography (no invites).

If you are referring to the games scheduled, I doubt the contract says anything about not being allowed move up.
Board of higher ed runs the colleges. They fund the colleges. UND and NDSU. They said no FBS move for at LEAST 5 YEARS. Also NDSU doesn't have big enough stadium for FBS. Title 9 would cause problems with mens sports( NDSU would have to cut 2 mens sports). Costs to much to move up. FBS football would cost a much each year as NDSU's total sports budget. There is no room to build a new stadium on campus. Plans are in place to expand the dome to 25 to 30 thousand, but that is at least ten years out. And will be paid for by private money. You don't even live in North Dakota so how do you know what North Dakota's higher ed board ca do? Your just a troll.

[PantherRob82]

UND and NDSU can't move up for 5 years anyway. This is for the Higher Ed board. So it is a mute point.

*moot

[BisonTru]

They said no FBS move for at LEAST 5 YEARS.

Do you have a source?

[344Johnson]

Board of higher ed runs the colleges. They fund the colleges. UND and NDSU. They said no FBS move for at LEAST 5 YEARS. Also NDSU doesn't have big enough stadium for FBS. Title 9 would cause problems with mens sports( NDSU would have to cut 2 mens sports). Costs to much to move up. FBS football would cost a much each year as NDSU's total sports budget. There is no room to build a new stadium on campus. Plans are in place to expand the dome to 25 to 30 thousand, but that is at least ten years out. And will be paid for by private money. You don't even live in North Dakota so how do you know what North Dakota's higher ed board ca do? Your just a troll.

A.) When was this said that the schools couldn't go FBS? I'm not mocking, I honestly just haven't read or heard anything about that.

B.) I'm aware that the money is not there at this point.

C.) Dome is technically big enough. Not ideal, but big enough. Just need to be able to maintain a 15,000 average.

D.) I think we are at minimum for sports, not sure though.

E.) I live a block from the BSA and two from the dome... Not sure where you got that I'm not a resident of North Dakota.


If a conference called NDSU tomorrow, and offered a spot, and NDSU(or UND) could afford it, I don't see the board telling them no.

[Bisonator]

Board of higher ed runs the colleges. They fund the colleges. UND and NDSU. They said no FBS move for at LEAST 5 YEARS. Also NDSU doesn't have big enough stadium for FBS. Title 9 would cause problems with mens sports( NDSU would have to cut 2 mens sports). Costs to much to move up. FBS football would cost a much each year as NDSU's total sports budget. There is no room to build a new stadium on campus. Plans are in place to expand the dome to 25 to 30 thousand, but that is at least ten years out. And will be paid for by private money. You don't even live in North Dakota so how do you know what North Dakota's higher ed board ca do? Your just a troll.

You clearly do not know what you're talking about. The SBOHE has nothing to do with any schools sports programs.

[BisonBacker]

Board of higher ed runs the colleges. They fund the colleges. UND and NDSU. They said no FBS move for at LEAST 5 YEARS. Also NDSU doesn't have big enough stadium for FBS. Title 9 would cause problems with mens sports( NDSU would have to cut 2 mens sports). Costs to much to move up. FBS football would cost a much each year as NDSU's total sports budget. There is no room to build a new stadium on campus. Plans are in place to expand the dome to 25 to 30 thousand, but that is at least ten years out. And will be paid for by private money. You don't even live in North Dakota so how do you know what North Dakota's higher ed board ca do? Your just a troll.


Source?????

[dewey]

As a licensed structural engineer I would love to see the plan to expand the Fargodome. I am not saying it can't be done but I think the cost to retrofit the Fargodome would be huge.

A link to the plan for the Fargodome expansion plan would be great or any media discussion about NDSU talking with a engineer & architect.

Dewey

[Catsfan90]

It is interesting to note that this poll shows us something else. Just how many NDSU fans there are on AGS.........

[344Johnson]

It is interesting to note that this poll shows us something else. Just how many NDSU fans there are on AGS.........

You may want to ask the question...how many NDSU fans are there...and how many Bison fans are there....two different questions.

Two very different groups of people. Each of those groups(especially the Bison group) has sub-groups. Looking more and more like UND every day. Who'da thunk?! Calling someone an NDSU fan in North Dakota is a bit like calling someone a mammal up here.

[Bisonoline]

You may want to ask the question...how many NDSU fans are there...and how many Bison fans are there....two different questions.

Two very different groups of people. Each of those groups(especially the Bison group) has sub-groups. Looking more and more like UND every day. Who'da thunk?! Calling someone an NDSU fan in North Dakota is a bit like calling someone a mammal up here.

You have some serious butt hurt going on. Lay off the booze and seek professional help.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

You may want to ask the question...how many NDSU fans are there...and how many Bison fans are there....two different questions.

Two very different groups of people. Each of those groups(especially the Bison group) has sub-groups. Looking more and more like UND every day. Who'da thunk?! Calling someone an NDSU fan in North Dakota is a bit like calling someone a mammal up here.

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Lay of the weed! Just a suggestion!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

As a licensed structural engineer I would love to see the plan to expand the Fargodome. I am not saying it can't be done but I think the cost to retrofit the Fargodome would be huge.

A link to the plan for the Fargodome expansion plan would be great or any media discussion about NDSU talking with a engineer & architect.

Dewey


I think on one of the local radio programs in the recent past that it was said that trying to retrofit the FD for expansion would cost almost as much as building a new one. Plus, where would the Bison play?

It is going to take an oil company footing the bill for most of the price on a new stadium. $50 oil will not do it. Now > $125 oil might entice some company to think about it.

Sell bonds? Maybe someone knows if this could be done. I would, as an investor, buy bonds to help build a new football stadium. Maybe this cannot be done.

[caribbeanhen]

I would, as an investor, buy bonds to help build a new football stadium. Maybe this cannot be done.

If you want to buy some fat yielding bonds look no further than down here...... the seller is desperate!

[Twentysix]

I think on one of the local radio programs in the recent past that it was said that trying to retrofit the FD for expansion would cost almost as much as building a new one. Plus, where would the Bison play?

It is going to take an oil company footing the bill for most of the price on a new stadium. $50 oil will not do it. Now > $125 oil might entice some company to think about it.

Sell bonds? Maybe someone knows if this could be done. I would, as an investor, buy bonds to help build a new football stadium. Maybe this cannot be done.

Any company with the cash to just build a football stadium gives zero ****s about North Dakota. Not happening.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Any company with the cash to just build a football stadium gives zero ****s about North Dakota. Not happening.



Never say never!

[Professor Chaos]

Yeah, I don't think there's a lot of love for ND from big oil companies. From what I've heard it costs much more to pop a hole here than in say, Texas, and the locals in western ND who were there before the oil boom have a great dislike for the oil field types that have proliferated that part of the state.

[344Johnson]

You have some serious butt hurt going on. Lay off the booze and seek professional help.

Lol my post made little to no sense pertaining to the post I quoted. Shamwow.

That said... Don't tell me to lay off things....


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Lay of the weed! Just a suggestion!

I don't partake. Gave it a try.. Bothered my throat too much. Not my thing.