The all new Gateway Poll!

[IowaBison]

are we finally in the end game?

[Tatanka]

Hope so.

[2006gwfcchamps]

In by the end of the week.

[WYOBISONMAN]

By St. Patty's Day and I will be drinking GREEN BEER to celebrate!!

[Paulie]

On the Bison Media Blog there are posters that are saying it's a guarantee. They claim to have sources but you never know with internet banter.

[99Bison]

You can ignore those posters, they are trying to make Lakes look like a fool.

[IowaBisonToo]

You can ignore those posters, they are trying to make Lakes look like a fool.
They might be doing a pretty good job. ;D

[tony]

Oops, I voted for "In by St. Paddy's Day" when I just meant to vote for "We'll know by St. Paddy's Day" (which wasn't an option).

[IowaBison]

don't question the poll! :)

[cadillac]

the second and sixth choices are the same fixed ;)

[IowaBison]

don't question the poll! :)

[Bison101]

Wildcard: Gateway is dragging their heels as they have decided that they only want SDSU right now with an eye towards USD in the future. Take one now, if the other progresses take them as well. It fits the "geography" argument and it has already been established that the Gateway is worried that NDSU is to committed to Football. That would leave us with UND looking towards the Big Sky. If the Portland State and Sac State rumors become true, that would be are best bet. IMO This would be the worst case scenario. And don't think that SDSU wouldn't break the package deal in a second, because the would, as I am sure we would. With that said, hopefully there is an announcement on St. Paddy's and we can let the green beer flow like the "Salmon from Capistrano."

[IowaBison]

1. SDSU/NDSU are a package deal

2. SDSU/NDSU are a much better package than UND/NDSU, UND/SDSU, NDSU/USD, SDSU/USD

3. The Big Sky ship has sailed (and by all appearances it looks like the ship has started ablaze and will sink just outside the harbor)

[mikelsch]

Wildcard: Gateway is dragging their heels as they have decided that they only want SDSU right now with an eye towards USD in the future. Take one now, if the other progresses take them as well. It fits the "geography" argument and it has already been established that the Gateway is worried that NDSU is to committed to Football. That would leave us with UND looking towards the Big Sky. If the Portland State and Sac State rumors become true, that would be are best bet. IMO This would be the worst case scenario. And don't think that SDSU wouldn't break the package deal in a second, because the would, as I am sure we would. With that said, hopefully there is an announcement on St. Paddy's and we can let the green beer flow like the "Salmon from Capistrano."

0% chance

[BISON_Thunder]

The delay in this Gateway thing is because Gene is trying to figure his ROI (return on investment) for the entry fee...when in 8-10 years, the uxd's pay 5-7X's the XXSU's fee's for conference entry. *Wouldn't this be the essence of satisfaction (i.e., NDSU ultimately having its entry fee paid by und)?

[smiley=huh.gif] :P ;D

[56BISON73]

You can ignore those posters, they are trying to make Lakes look like a fool.

He doesnt need any help in that department. PL

[Scooter]

Wildcard: Gateway is dragging their heels as they have decided that they only want SDSU right now with an eye towards USD in the future. Take one now, if the other progresses take them as well. It fits the "geography" argument and it has already been established that the Gateway is worried that NDSU is to committed to Football. That would leave us with UND looking towards the Big Sky. If the Portland State and Sac State rumors become true, that would be are best bet. IMO This would be the worst case scenario. And don't think that SDSU wouldn't break the package deal in a second, because the would, as I am sure we would. With that said, hopefully there is an announcement on St. Paddy's and we can let the green beer flow like the "Salmon from Capistrano."

1. *Since when in this move has SDSU been anything but above board with NDSU?
2. *Why the hell would you want to add USD? *(4 yrs behind the XDSUs)
3. *I like SDSU, but NDSU is the crown jewel in this deal, everyone knows it, even SDSU.
4. *Gateway commisioner had stated that she wants both schools.
5. *ONLY NDSU AND SDSU ARE BEING CONSIDERED
6. *ONLY NDSU AND SDSU ARE BEING CONSIDERED
7. *see point #5
8. *if you don't understand point #5 *maybe point #6 will clear things up.
9. *Stop trying to dream up senarios that to get us in bed with UND. *If history has taught you anything all this will lead to is an NDSU "bum" that will look like a Japanese flag.

[ndsubison]

Wildcard: Gateway is dragging their heels as they have decided that they only want SDSU right now with an eye towards USD in the future. Take one now, if the other progresses take them as well. It fits the "geography" argument and it has already been established that the Gateway is worried that NDSU is to committed to Football. That would leave us with UND looking towards the Big Sky. If the Portland State and Sac State rumors become true, that would be are best bet. IMO This would be the worst case scenario. And don't think that SDSU wouldn't break the package deal in a second, because the would, as I am sure we would. With that said, hopefully there is an announcement on St. Paddy's and we can let the green beer flow like the "Salmon from Capistrano."

I would really like to know where you get your sources. Really. What can SDSU/USD possibly offer what SDSU/NDSU cannot already? Don't even start with the geography bullshit. Of all the 4 Dakota schools, USD has the highest probability of failing miserably. For the Gateway to pick SDSU & wait for (USD), a not quite yet transitional school who has shown Z E R O commitment is foolish. NDSU is not getting into the Big SKy. Neither is und. Quite frankly, the Big Sky and its administration have revealed themselves as posers and their flagships are overrated, at best. If we don't get into the Gateway, let's push for expansion and an autobid in the Great West. The Big Sky schools can't play with us anyway and everybody knows it. Every time they play a top-tier GWFC team they get exposed. And that's on their home turf. Flame away, grizzaholics..... :-*

[Bisonguy]

Wildcard: Gateway is dragging their heels as they have decided that they only want SDSU right now with an eye towards USD in the future. Take one now, if the other progresses take them as well. It fits the "geography" argument and it has already been established that the Gateway is worried that NDSU is to committed to Football. That would leave us with UND looking towards the Big Sky. If the Portland State and Sac State rumors become true, that would be are best bet. IMO This would be the worst case scenario. And don't think that SDSU wouldn't break the package deal in a second, because the would, as I am sure we would. With that said, hopefully there is an announcement on St. Paddy's and we can let the green beer flow like the "Salmon from Capistrano."

I would really like to know where you get your sources. *Really. *What can SDSU/USD possibly offer what SDSU/NDSU cannot already? *Don't even start with the geography bullshit. *Of all the 4 Dakota schools, USD has the highest probability of failing miserably. *For the Gateway to pick SDSU & wait for (USD), a not quite yet transitional school who has shown Z E R O commitment is foolish. *NDSU is not getting into the Big SKy. *Neither is und. *Quite frankly, the Big Sky and its administration have revealed themselves as posers and their flagships are overrated, at best. *If we don't get into the Gateway, let's push for expansion and an autobid in the Great West. *The Big Sky schools can't play with us anyway and everybody knows it. *Every time they play a top-tier GWFC team they get exposed. *And that's on their home turf. *Flame away, grizzaholics..... :-*



Have you read the other thread??

[SDbison]

I was right. Knew it would be announced by the end of this week! ;)

[sambini]

Were in ++++

[TheDoctor]

I was right. *Knew it would be announced by the end of this week! * ;)


Your soooooo smart SDbison! ;)

[Bison101]

Well, I'm glad my far fetched scenario was only a scenario. Thank goodness we are in the Gateway with SDSU. My only point was that if only SDSU was offered, it would be nearly impossible for them to say no. I think it is pretty obvious that in a Football only conference, NDSU is the much stronger candidate. However, we were hearing things from Gateway reps that NDSU was overly committed. Its all a moot point now!