89rabbit
September 14th, 2005, 05:52 PM
So I was clicking on ESPN's basketball page and low and behold I see one of my Jackrabbits. Here are some highlight from the ESPN story:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/index
http://espn-att.starwave.com/media/ncb/2005/0914/photo/a_loney_412.jpg
With a strong schedule, SDSU is aiming higher in year 2 in Division I.
Leap Of Faith
There are three newbies in Division I this season, but only New Jersey Institute of Technology is going it the hard way as an independent. Here's a tip for the Highlanders: look at what South Dakota State's doing as it ascends successfully from D-II.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=afc&id=2160271
Need an opponent? NJIT is willing, if not yet readyBy Andy Glockner
ESPN.com
The school's name sounds like it's straight out of "Blue Chips." The first call to the athletic department ended up in the voice mail of the ex-sports information director; the receptionist said the new SID was in "another, temporary location." The coach doesn't have a phone or computer in his office.
Welcome to Division I, New Jersey Institute of Technology! . . .
NJIT might be well-served in looking at the path another D-I independent has taken.
South Dakota State University came to Division I last season after a terrific run in D-II and went 10-18 -- a reputable finish that included road losses at Manhattan, Illinois-Chicago, Marquette, Denver, San Diego State and UMKC that all were within 16 points. South Dakota State also already has a couple of pieces in place that NJIT will need to secure -- a nice arena (8,500-seat capacity) and a supportive fan base. The SDSU Jackrabbits led Division II in average attendance in 2003-04 (at 3,375 per game).
SDSU is combating its current lack of a conference schedule by trying to land big-time nonconference games. This season, the Jackrabbits open at Rupp Arena against Kentucky in the Guardians Classic before heading to Champaign to help open Illinois' post-title game season. They also lured three top-100 teams from last season up to Brookings, S.D., this year. . . . (Read more)
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/index
http://espn-att.starwave.com/media/ncb/2005/0914/photo/a_loney_412.jpg
With a strong schedule, SDSU is aiming higher in year 2 in Division I.
Leap Of Faith
There are three newbies in Division I this season, but only New Jersey Institute of Technology is going it the hard way as an independent. Here's a tip for the Highlanders: look at what South Dakota State's doing as it ascends successfully from D-II.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=afc&id=2160271
Need an opponent? NJIT is willing, if not yet readyBy Andy Glockner
ESPN.com
The school's name sounds like it's straight out of "Blue Chips." The first call to the athletic department ended up in the voice mail of the ex-sports information director; the receptionist said the new SID was in "another, temporary location." The coach doesn't have a phone or computer in his office.
Welcome to Division I, New Jersey Institute of Technology! . . .
NJIT might be well-served in looking at the path another D-I independent has taken.
South Dakota State University came to Division I last season after a terrific run in D-II and went 10-18 -- a reputable finish that included road losses at Manhattan, Illinois-Chicago, Marquette, Denver, San Diego State and UMKC that all were within 16 points. South Dakota State also already has a couple of pieces in place that NJIT will need to secure -- a nice arena (8,500-seat capacity) and a supportive fan base. The SDSU Jackrabbits led Division II in average attendance in 2003-04 (at 3,375 per game).
SDSU is combating its current lack of a conference schedule by trying to land big-time nonconference games. This season, the Jackrabbits open at Rupp Arena against Kentucky in the Guardians Classic before heading to Champaign to help open Illinois' post-title game season. They also lured three top-100 teams from last season up to Brookings, S.D., this year. . . . (Read more)