A new and better FBS thread

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Originally Posted by MWC

I am pretty certain this leak came from the MW. Could be a negotiation ploy or their true intentions.

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They (Fanette edit) wish.

MWC- you have always been cool. And I believe you are spot on here.

Second choice to who???

YOUR conference is beneath OUR style of football/wrestling.

https://open.spotify.com/track/3lKN0...R36_TH2gQOIqSA

Boise ain’t never won shit.

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Replace Boise with new Boise.

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And just like they had blue turf to match their blue uniforms, we have green turf to match our green uniforms!!!!:omfg:

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Originally Posted by DePereBisonFan

And just like they had blue turf to match their blue uniforms, we have green turf to match our green uniforms!!!!:omfg:

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They actually copied us eh

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Originally Posted by MWC

I am pretty certain this leak came from the MW. Could be a negotiation ploy or their true intentions.

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I've wondered if this isn't to put a squeeze on Haslam.

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Originally Posted by MWC

I am pretty certain this leak came from the MW. Could be a negotiation ploy or their true intentions.

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NDSU's AD has been taking a lot of heat for not publicly pursuing FBS status*, so this could be a trial balloon to gauge the breadth of NDSU's support too.

You would not believe that crap NDSU took for daring to go from D2 to DI - including from concerned UND folk like The_Sicatoka. Not to mention that if there's going to be pushback from the legislature, then it's better to know now.

All I know is that it's nice to have somethings to talk about during the bye week. I mean, between this and the Ivy League maybe joining the playoffs, it is nice to see something other than "FCS Team with a playoff win and who NDSU beat 45-7 in the second round is going FBS."

* It's like we expect him to livestream cold calls to FBS ADs and presidents.

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Originally Posted by tony

NDSU's AD has been taking a lot of heat for not publicly pursuing FBS status*, so this could be a trial balloon to gauge the breadth of NDSU's support too.

You would not believe that crap NDSU took for daring to go from D2 to DI - including from concerned UND folk like The_Sicatoka. Not to mention that if there's going to be pushback from the legislature, then it's better to know now.

All I know is that it's nice to have somethings to talk about during the bye week. I mean, between this and the Ivy League maybe joining the playoffs, it is nice to see something other than "FCS Team with a playoff win and who NDSU beat 45-7 in the second round is going FBS."

* It's like we expect him to livestream cold calls to FBS ADs and presidents.

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This is what twitch was made for.

Larsen already making it known nothing happening. Nothing in this story gives me confidence from Larsen or Cook. https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...letic-director

Still sitting on his hands just waiting for that invite........:uhyeah:

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Originally Posted by NDSU1980

Larsen already making it known nothing happening. Nothing in this story gives me confidence from Larsen or Cook. https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...letic-director

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Originally Posted by Bisonator98

Still sitting on his hands just waiting for that invite........:uhyeah:

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I don’t know, this seems like a perfectly acceptable public quote: "NDSU aspires to compete for championships at the highest level possible. As changes happen throughout college athletics, we continue to monitor the landscape of Division I membership," NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen said in a statement to The Forum. "At this time, NDSU has not been invited to any other conferences, and we believe we are well-positioned for the future."

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Originally Posted by heffray

I don’t know, this seems like a perfectly acceptable public quote: "NDSU aspires to compete for championships at the highest level possible. As changes happen throughout college athletics, we continue to monitor the landscape of Division I membership," NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen said in a statement to The Forum. "At this time, NDSU has not been invited to any other conferences, and we believe we are well-positioned for the future."

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I agree. It's the first time I've read a quote from ML on FBS that I didn't get mad. I feel like this is exactly the kind of quote an AD would have if they were in the beginning stages of talking with a conference.