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[NDSU92]

And then the next one after that, and then the next one after that, and then the next one after that... amirite

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Just wait for the split! lol

it's coming soon! lol

[TAILG8R]

yea it was all NDSU snowbirds there from Arizona that drove over, like all 70s and 80 year olds.

there was no bar scene like there was the first 3-4 years of Frisco.

NDSU deserves to play in bigger stadiums vs bigger teams

USD had legit 6300 fans. maybe
Indiana State will have 2400 & 2 2022 Ford F 150s on the 50 yard line FFS.

More like 4-5 years ago but I believe that has everything to do with the expansion of Frisco and more fans comfortableness with the area to spread out more. Same number of fans spread across 4-5 times as many establishments.

[daddy daycare]

Well, there have been a few of us who have been saying for a handful of years now that we should be trying to start things in motion (essentially where it appears we are now). Now we're frustrated because it appears we are late to the game and probably a dollar short.

It started hitting the fan during COVID when people saw that half the schools were fine with not even playing a season. Another half were fine just canceling games all willy-nilly. It showed a lot of people that weren't super into the workings of FCS that there's a lot of schools at this level that just really don't care.

The cherry on top for what I would guess is everyone else is when JMU and SHSU bailed. Even those here trying to play contrarian about going FBS admit that it should and is going to happen someday.

Every season I hear more and more stories of "why would I donate? why would i renew my season tickets? why would i drive to fargo for that game? etc." so yes, I honestly do think we need it sooner than later. It's too bad it's taken this long

Anyone with a brain cell knew spring football was a dog shit idea.

But ultimately it gets back to one thing and one thing only. And that one thing is never going to change. I’m addition, if y’all won’t acknowledge there will be more conferences changes in the next 2-3 years that will be beneficial for NDSU (minus the obvious issue of the unmentionable)…well I ain’t gonna help ya there.

NDSU will be better off than SHSU there’s no doubt about it.

[DePereBisonFan]

yep, still go to the frisco watch party every weekend. but at this point it's more for the beer, socializing with ndsu alums and grabbing lunch than anything

honestly the arizona game ruined me for a while, what a fun environment with a fan base and program that actually gives a crap

lol @ what i saw on TV from usd at the dakotadome

It's tough to transition from watching a really good broadcast to one that feels so mediocre.

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

It's tough to transition from watching a really good broadcast to one that feels so mediocre.

True

Even though we lost, the AZ game was awesome on several levels – visually, aurally, spiritually …

It’s hard to come back down to earth, but a good solution I’ve found is to watch the other MVFC teams on ESPN+ … It’s all relative. FCS championship game on ABC should be high-quality stuff. Win the Valley, get a high seed ...

Sounds like YSU will sell out this weekend, so atmosphere should be good

[NDSU92]

Anyone with a brain cell knew spring football was a dog shit idea.

But ultimately it gets back to one thing and one thing only. And that one thing is never going to change. I’m addition, if y’all won’t acknowledge there will be more conferences changes in the next 2-3 years that will be beneficial for NDSU (minus the obvious issue of the unmentionable)…well I ain’t gonna help ya there.

NDSU will be better off than SHSU there’s no doubt about it.

Well then we're in a subdivision where anyone with a brain cell can tell it's pursuing dog shit ideas. That's kinda the point.

99% of people in this thread understand the reason why it hasn't happened yet and why it's difficult. My response was mainly to the "need it now mentality" part of your post. My point is that it's not like we all just woke up 9 months ago and started stomping our feet and freaking out. It's been a growing boil for 5-6 years now for many of us. It's just that now there's a major lack of competition, ebbing fan support, and a general feeling of staleness to the athletic department that wasn't there in the 2010's.

There was a pretty good column posted on FiveThirtyEight about the increasing distances conferences (at least the P5 so far) are willing to jump to add good schools. https://fivethirtyeight.com/features...ll-in-20-maps/

I hope that means good things for our FBS chances. Here's to hoping we wake up tomorrow to some P12/B12 news

[daddy daycare]

Well then we're in a subdivision where anyone with a brain cell can tell it's pursuing dog shit ideas. That's kinda the point.

99% of people in this thread understand the reason why it hasn't happened yet and why it's difficult. My response was mainly to the "need it now mentality" part of your post. My point is that it's not like we all just woke up 9 months ago and started stomping our feet and freaking out. It's been a growing boil for 5-6 years now for many of us. It's just that now there's a major lack of competition, ebbing fan support, and a general feeling of staleness to the athletic department that wasn't there in the 2010's.

There was a pretty good column posted on FiveThirtyEight about the increasing distances conferences (at least the P5 so far) are willing to jump to add good schools. https://fivethirtyeight.com/features...ll-in-20-maps/

I hope that means good things for our FBS chances. Here's to hoping we wake up tomorrow to some P12/B12 news

The B12 would move the meter that’s for sure. Wouldn’t that be something.

[NDSU92]

The B12 would move the meter that’s for sure. Wouldn’t that be something.

Meant it more so as the two conferences duking it out and opening up an avenue for us to MW/MAC

but hey i'll take whatever

[BigHorns]

What exactly was sad about it? MSU brought a lot of fans, if their QB stays healthy it's probably a better game. If you want to talk about sadness the first and second playoff games were pretty sad I guess. JMU game rocked.

I believe some other teams will fill the competitive void, just like when schools like App St and GSU left.
Delaware beat Navy and may be back on track. Montana looks good. There will be others.

That doesn't mean we should stay FCS forever, just it isn't quite as horrific as some believe.
Enjoy the moment, there will come a day where we can't count on regular championships. Maybe soon.

[ByeSonBusiness]

I believe some other teams will fill the competitive void, just like when schools like App St and GSU left.
Delaware beat Navy and may be back on track. Montana looks good. There will be others.

That doesn't mean we should stay FCS forever, just it isn't quite as horrific as some believe.
Enjoy the moment, there will come a day where we can't count on regular championships. Maybe soon.

I dont think the void of lost teams got filled.