Gateway name change??

[tjbison]

Was just reading this on the MVC message board, sounds like its a high possibility sooner than later. I wouldn't mind being an "associate" of the Missouri Valley Conference


http://www.valleytalk.net/showthread.php?t=5532

[onbison09]

That would be pretty cool. I think we might get more respect.

[Gully]

Long term wouldn't this help us get into the Valley for BB?

[tcbison]

Long term wouldn't this help us get into the Valley for BB?

You would think so. At a minimum, I think it should help for NDSU playing OOC games with the MVC teams.

[NDSUstudent]

This would definitely help with gettting an all-sports invite but our basketball program still has a ways to go.

[TheBisonator]

This would definitely help with gettting an all-sports invite but our basketball program still has a ways to go.

We need that new arena before we move to The Valley.

[Gully]

I think we're committed to the Summit for X years right? Does anybody remember how many years and/or what the penalty would be for leaving?

Nothing wrong with the Summit but the Valley would be sweet.

[Hammersmith]

I think we're committed to the Summit for X years right? Does anybody remember how many years and/or what the penalty would be for leaving?

Nothing wrong with the Summit but the Valley would be sweet.

8 years with a $500,000 buyout, I think. I can't find confirmation, but I seem to remember the money part of deal was the same as the Gateway agreement. If it's not $500K, it's $250K. Either way, if the MVC came a calling, NDSU would find the cash. The MBB tournament payout alone would pay for it in a couple of years.

[56BISON73]

8 years with a $500,000 buyout, I think. I can't find confirmation, but I seem to remember the money part of deal was the same as the Gateway agreement. If it's not $500K, it's $250K. Either way, if the MVC came a calling, NDSU would find the cash. The MBB tournament payout alone would pay for it in a couple of years.

Hammer I think you are correct. PL

[Gully]

Thanks Hammer...I agree, I think that type of money could be found if a move to the Valley was possible.