Re: Summit Expansion?
Originally Posted by
tjbison
MVC fans on the conference board are ok with UAB
They knock even the mere notion of NDSU or SDSU due to distance yet they are fine with Birmingham Al
13 hours from Cedar Falls in perfect driving, that's really close 12 hours from Wichita
I wonder if WSU gets interest from elelsewhere wwith their success? They don't have FB so it limits where they could go I guess
This really annoys me. Heretofore, I've loved the idea of the Missouri Valley, but understood the concern about distance. Nevermind that our state is part of the actual, geographic Missouri Valley. But then to read in an article that the conference (not just the fan board) has expressed interest in UAB is mind-blowing. Birmingham? Really?? To hell with the MVC. We just need to be successful in the Summit until such time that we move to a better (likely FBS) all-sports conference. I honestly don't understand what's not to like about NDSU by the MVC officials, other than distance. It reminds me of the arrogance of the NCHC hockey teams leaving the WCHA. I love how the WCHA has been a pretty decent league without the NCHC teams. That's what we need to to do. Just keep being successful in athletics. And if we are ever so attractive that MVC comes calling with an invite, give them the bird.
On a side note, if NDSU started hockey, I'm guessing we'd be invited to the WCHA in about 15 seconds.
Last edited by Professorbum; 03-23-2015 at 05:09 AM.
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