A new and better FBS thread

[BigHorns]

For those with more knowledge than I have: Is it true that the G5 (or 6) money would be so much more, considering all the added expenses of FBS?

Revenue potential is definitely there, like Wyoming AD said. I'd guess pretty good odds of going from $2m to $4m a year at least in media deal. It should grow ticket, advertising and sponsorship money too.

Expenses are definitely there as well, and those costs may be pushed up by P4 legislation. I think the number Izzo or McFeely tossed out was the admin is expecting it to cost around $42m per year total. Prices will go up, fans will be asked to give and donate more no doubt.

What I don't know is if McFeely's/admin number had baked in the potential costs coming out of the alston settlement, or the upcoming requirement to fund 90% of scholarships across 16 sports. Some people think the costs of FBS will approach $60-70m per year soon. I don't know if thats speculative or based on calculation of scholarships and paying athletes, etc.

[BigHorns]

the problem is that noone knows if they are trying or not. I think most would be happier with "try and fail" than with "are we even trying"?

The people that don't know clearly aren't listening, or just assume NDSU should be shouting it on the streets. There's a clear misperception that making more noise would land us an invite. Its pretty clear to me that we are engaged and doing what we can to get in. The aren't going to give a play by play of whats happening, just not how this works.

[NDSU92]

The people that don't know clearly aren't listening, or just assume NDSU should be shouting it on the streets. There's a clear misperception that making more noise would land us an invite. Its pretty clear to me that we are engaged and doing what we can to get in. The aren't going to give a play by play of whats happening, just not how this works.

Literally no one is saying making more noise would get us an invite. He’s talking about fan support. Feel like I have to make this distinction 10x a day

[BigHorns]

MTN West in deep discussions with UTEP according to Thamel. I would expect them to be invited and accept.

May be a partner to go with Texas St, there was early speculation about those 2 moving as a pair.

[WestCoastBison]

The people that don't know clearly aren't listening, or just assume NDSU should be shouting it on the streets. There's a clear misperception that making more noise would land us an invite. Its pretty clear to me that we are engaged and doing what we can to get in. The aren't going to give a play by play of whats happening, just not how this works.

A comment to the City, School, and Fans that they are at least looking into the possibilities and evauating our current situation doesn't have to be "shouting in the streets". At this point I'll take a run of the mill half hearted political statement. I get it. I'm sure they are working behind the scenes, but a few words here and there would definitely get dollars rolling in a bit quicker. That I can assure you. Advertising works.

[DePereBisonFan]

I feel like adding 4 dakota schools and 2 montana schools would add significant stability to any conference. Why not the MW in this critical juncture? Can you imagine these 6 teams playing each other every year, in addition to Wyoming, Air Force, New Mexico, etc? Make North-South divisions if necessary. Would be a lot of fun.

If only the MVFC was already FBS.

[NDSU1980]

Here's a story from inforum from two weeks ago. Matt Larsen is quoting as saying he's had "no contact between NDSU and anything to do with the Mountain West".

So what has Larsen been doing all these years? No contact? Talk about lazy!

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...st-speculation

[WestCoastBison]

Here's a story from inforum from two weeks ago. Matt Larsen is quoting as saying he's had "no contact between NDSU and anything to do with the Mountain West".

So what has Larsen been doing all these years? No contact? Talk about lazy!

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...st-speculation

He comes off as a "Matt first" kind of guy. Maybe I'm wrong

[Twentysix]

May be a partner to go with Texas St, there was early speculation about those 2 moving as a pair.

Using that term pretty loosely.

Ndsu and northern illinois are basically the same distance apart as utep and tx state. 600 miles. Ndsu and kansas state are also the same distance.

[NDSU92]

Here's a story from inforum from two weeks ago. Matt Larsen is quoting as saying he's had "no contact between NDSU and anything to do with the Mountain West".

So what has Larsen been doing all these years? No contact? Talk about lazy!

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...st-speculation

No, don’t you know, he’s been leaking stuff to the media. It’s totally obvious to anyone who isn’t blind!!! Lol