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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    No, I am referencing playing Montana and Montana State in the same year when WIU could just stick to the Big Sky challenge and then a lesser opponent. This season WIU plays the challenge and Northern...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    WIU would support adding MN State, Lindenwood or Northern CO. We do not want another Centenary aka Augustana. UMKC and STU will make things better for the SL.

    Western will never drop football. Of...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    I know it's not a very popular opinion but you don't have to have a hundred million dollars+ in athletic facilities for college kids. If Western survived the last 10 years I am pretty sure we will...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    What are you guys talking about? WIU is thrilled with the state of the SL and is making positive strides for the 1st time in a while with this interim president. Western has the best men's basketball...
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    Re: MVFC Expansion

    I'd prefer not to let tough times for WIU change the identity of the program or school. Western's never had the biggest budget or best facilities in any league we've been in. It won't get better...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    They pay coaches very well, have a great market, academics are fine, and so on. They had terrible leadership which led to poor results. Their potential is unquestioned and their new AD is legit. I...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    Aside from Sanford does anyone really want Auggie? Not trying to be argumentative but outside the Dakota bubble they bring zip. Plus I HATE the idea of anyone having home court for an NCAA bid. They...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    What fantastic news for the SL! The people in Macomb are thrilled to see the addition of St Thomas. Even with a jump from D3 they clearly have the resources and market to be in a D1 conference....
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    Re: Will Western Illinois Drop Football?

    No, not happening. However, the Dakota's need to help get a new SL member close to us so these types of conversations can ease up...

    St Thomas was forced from the MIAC and they fit so call them...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    God lord, are we going to add Black Hills State and Jamestown next? No more Centenary type bs.

    New SL rule, gotta have more enrollment than at least half my high school........ SMH. NDSU you guys...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    D2 schools have no place in the MVFC. The reason I push for Lindenwood aside from it being in STL a nice metropolitan area, great facilities, already D1 wrestling/women's hockey, and being 3 hours...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    Agreed. UMKC must add baseball. What else did the Royals build the MLB youth baseball site if not for more opportunities on the diamond in KC. Plenty of local talent. Add a Roos locker room and call...
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    Re: MVFC Expansion

    The MVFC will enjoy the new facility Western has in the works. We carry our weight in football with a bad facility now so whatever that says for our approach.

    Macomb is a classic college town so...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    Easedropping. Western needs a few neighbors in the conference too.

    Add UMKC (easy drive), UNC, & Lindenwood (easy drive) in that order. Help us with travel by adding schools that fit our profile....
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    Would the Dakota schools and NDSU in particular prefer Western left the conference? I won't be offended or argue, I just want to see what the thoughts are.
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    There is no way Western is leaving for the OVC. We are an original, the SL/MVFC is in a fantastic place after years of difficult expansion. Plus we see a regional school in the STL area that is move...
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    WIU AD Resigns

    A move that many saw coming Western will now be looking for a new AD to lead the school in building athletic success.

    The former AD resigned after it was made very clear he wouldn't be offered a...
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    Re: Western Illinois

    How is the baseball program doing at NDSU? Anyone have the pulse of it aside from just what I see in the rankings? I like Newman a lot.

    New coach at WIU needs some time before much can be...
  19. Re: PantherU: Sources Confirm Oakland to Horizon League

    Yes, there is a legit chance for the HL. Between hoops and having a stable home for football already the XDSU connection is popular there. Travel partners are a must in the HL or I feel WIU would...
  20. Re: PantherU: Sources Confirm Oakland to Horizon League

    First, I threw up a little in my mouth as I decided upon this.

    Chicago St. needs an invitation. WIU needs games in Chicago/IL, SL needs a baseball team, WIU needs a travel partner if Oakland is...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    Having visited their campus and seeing facilities etc they are prepared as of now IMO if they invest on a few projects. It would take them less to compete for SL championships at this point than WIU....
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    Maybe Lindenwood moves towards the Pioneer League? I know the PL just bumped up to 12 teams, I am not sure how expansion would work for them but it is a good idea. LU is like many of those schools...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    ^^^^THIS

    I would be fine with Minnesota State Mankato joining the SL. Lindenwood and Minn St. would make nice additions for the sanity of all. On a side note having Minn St., Omaha, DU, could...
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    Re: Summit Expansion?

    Long time without a stop, thought I would add the teams I would like to see and see what people think up north.

    Oklahoma City University.... http://ocusports.com/

    Lindenwood.... (St. Charles,...
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    Re: Missouri Valley to look at NDSU???

    This article shows that XDSU's will be ok IMO. HL would snag you up long before UIPUI or IPFW, WIU as well. I bet Oakland and XDSU's get the call. YSU may leave which could open another spot.
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