NDSU looks at possible football game at Target Field

[Professor Chaos]

I venture to say you will get 40K there and as long as its a every few years deal, its not all that bad. Like i said, it kinda sucks to drive 8 hours for a game, but on the flip side if it helps expand the brand, which it will. I can tolerate it once a in awhile

Agreed, I hope they use this tactic sparingly going forward. I'm not in the group that thinks this is a genius move but I can see the purpose behind and it makes sense IMO if done, like you said, every few years at most.

[MAKBison]

A huge reason for NDSU turnout in the Cities was because the Goohers were the opponent.

This better include a VERY attractive opponent or it will fail spectacularly.


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That is not true

[MAKBison]

Gimmick or smart marketing? I like the general idea because anytime you can make it easy for your alumni who can't make games regularly to meet at a central location in your #1 city , good things will happen. The 2006 Gopher game was one of the most impactful moments in Ndsu history. But... That was an exciting game. Twin Cities Bison fans won't flock to a game to see a shirty opponent.

I also like the recruiting possibilies.

Well... May have a better shot getting an FBS team to play us at a neutral site than at the dome, Who nobody wants to play in??

In cool with the gimmick if it's a bonus game but not at the expense of a home game. It's a stupid idea.

And Target Field with a dirt field being a mile away from the field isn't big time. It's Bush league. Gopher Stadium or The Vikings Stadium would be truly exciting. I would go just to see the Vikings Stadium.

Gabe are you honestly saying you will not go unless its a big time opponent? I bet you will be there :-)

[56BISON73]

I don't think he's shitting on his fan base, I would guess his intention is quite the opposite. That's to provide fans, in the Twin Cities and elsewhere, the opportunity to get tickets to an NDSU football that they otherwise wouldn't have. The closest venue(s) to Fargo that can accommodate that increased supply is in the Twin Cities. Sure, it'll upset some season ticket holders who have tickets regardless but it'll make up to 20,000 other Bison fans awfully excited to get tickets they otherwise couldn't. It makes a lot of sense from a business perspective and, like it or not, Bison football is just a big business.

Not the fan base. The season ticket holders-base. Plus you are betting on 20,000 non season tickets holders???? So you take the chance to screw your season ticket holders for may 20k on a one time shot? You call that good business? Yeah ok.

[MAKBison]

Not the fan base. The season ticket holders-base. Plus you are betting on 20,000 non season tickets holders???? So you take the chance to screw your season ticket holders for may 20k on a one time shot? You call that good business? Yeah ok.

I dont think its about the $$$ it is about keeping the brand top of mind. I work out of the cities and you would be amazed at how many none NDSU alums follow the Bison. I am always getting how did they do....that was a good game...did you see CW. There is a lot of interest.

Me personally, I just dont like watching FB at a baseball field, but I get why they are doing it.

[MNLonghorn10]

Im in. would be sweet and something new.

[56BISON73]

Gimmick or smart marketing? I like the general idea because anytime you can make it easy for your alumni who can't make games regularly to meet at a central location in your #1 city , good things will happen. The 2006 Gopher game was one of the most impactful moments in Ndsu history. But... That was an exciting game. Twin Cities Bison fans won't flock to a game to see a shirty opponent.

I also like the recruiting possibilies.

Well... May have a better shot getting an FBS team to play us at a neutral site than at the dome, Who nobody wants to play in??

In cool with the gimmick if it's a bonus game but not at the expense of a home game. It's a stupid idea.

And Target Field with a dirt field being a mile away from the field isn't big time. It's Bush league. Gopher Stadium or The Vikings Stadium would be truly exciting. I would go just to see the Vikings Stadium.

If its in a real football stadium I would be more inclined to be supportive. But Ive been to way to many FB games in BB stadiums and it just sucks period. Plus losing a home game just loses all appeal to me.

[56BISON73]

Im in. would be sweet and something new.

What? You never been to the cities before?

[NDSUstudent]

I don't think there is going to be a massive season ticket holder revolt over a one time game.

[56BISON73]

I dont think its about the $$$ it is about keeping the brand top of mind. I work out of the cities and you would be amazed at how many none NDSU alums follow the Bison. I am always getting how did they do....that was a good game...did you see CW. There is a lot of interest.

Me personally, I just dont like watching FB at a baseball field, but I get why they are doing it.

They better be looking at the money in the current financial FCS climate. This cant be a zero sum game.