State Radio, I mean Bison 1660 said that research had been done and that the additional costs to move up "were not as much as people think." I think that was in regards to a football only move, which is what the "FBS at all costs" people, as they have been dubbed, want.
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Is it a fair statement to say that some of the difference in budget is due to debt obligation on facilities? The way our state laws and requirements are we can’t borrow for new facilities, we have to fundraise in advance. Others can borrow and pay back after. This actually makes me feel like our financial position is much stronger than others. The day to day operating dollars at NDSU is very much in line with most of the G5. For all the limitations of the fargodome, it is a really good financial situation for NDSU. We pay almost nothing for the Fargodome compared to other programs who own and operate all of their facilities.
If expansion to 30k capacity is what makes a MWC invite possible, then yes it is an obstacle to overcome. That being said, I personally believe that our geography for the Olympic sports and their lack of strength compared to other MWC teams is the bigger hinderance to an invite from MWC. Overcoming those obstacles would be able to be addressed much cheaper than building a new stadium.
Not sure it will be an entry requirement, but I think MWC will want to see expansion plans that take us to 25-30k. That is on the smaller side of their existing stadiums.
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I personally don't want an NDSU in the MWC. If it's FB only until we can get into a better regional fit so be it but the geography and timezones would be a horrible fit. I'd actually prefer the MAC over the MWC. May not be as good a conference right now but it could be better with us and a couple other adds.
It doesn't scream big time, but MAC is probably the best fit for us outside of the MVFC. It feels like a lateral move competition wise.
MVFC may not be FBS in 20 years though, I don't think anyone other than SDSU and Missouri St could make the jump, and it feels like a stretch for them.
Not much to say. Nothing matters other then continuing tradition playing Bison football at the highest level, putting more and more players into the NFL more then any of those teams listed past FCS and current FCS teams, and not worrying about FBS UNTIL Mr.Larson announces that NDSU has been invited to ANY FBS conference. Until then Play Baaalll! Lets live for this playoff and stampede to Frisco like we use too!!
No need to bring this up anymore until it gets REAL.
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