A new and better FBS thread

[BigHorns]

Media people hound ML about thus topic when Cook is the one that needs to speak on it. That, said multiple sources refuted the rumor from earlier this week regarding finances being the issue.

Yeah, pretty sure thats a load of crap, unless something changed.
Izzo said we can make a $42m budget work.

I think the issue is what others have said, we simply haven't had an invite thus far. It's possible that changes after all the FBS moves get finished.

[NDSU92]

Yeah, pretty sure thats a load of crap, unless something changed.
Izzo said we can make a $42m budget work.

I think the issue is what others have said, we simply haven't had an invite thus far. It's possible that changes after all the FBS moves get finished.

What about SDSU? They’re an absolute must for a travel partner, no? If things are tight for us I can imagine where they’re at

[BigHorns]

What about SDSU? They’re an absolute must for a travel partner, no? If things are tight for us I can imagine where they’re at

Haven’t looked into SDSU’s finances, but sure would suck if the Jacks are holding us back.

I have seen things suggesting the Montanas might not move due to budget.

[TAILG8R]

https://csnbbs.com/thread-987326-page-4.html

‘Brown reports (paraphrasing)--There are schools who Want to go FBS (infers Northern twins), and FBS leagues who have shown interest--BUT making the "finances" work for both sides is a Problem that goes past the "bounds" of just the athletic department …’

Someone with closer ties to Xtra Points might be able to infer some insight. Sounds like media deal constraints or student fee issues

It seems these media types simply assume too much when they lump NDSU in with other FCS programs. I don't think even someone like Brown who "reports" on a lot of moving and shaking with college football understands how different NDSU is than other top level FCS schools/programs.

[The_Sicatoka]

Izzo said we can make a $42m budget work.

When did Izzo and McF become VP Finance and Comptroller of NDSU?

[NDSU92]

When did Izzo and McF become VP Finance and Comptroller of NDSU?

I think it was around the same time you did

[The_Sicatoka]

Haven’t looked into SDSU’s finances, but sure would suck if the Jacks are holding us back.

I have seen things suggesting the Montanas might not move due to budget.

SDSU would have to trim; they're running 20 DI sports. Not sustainable.
The Montanas are running 15 each and min is 16; they'd have to add (likely womens) sport.
Of the three only MSU is at $6M scholarship dollars (min).
NDSU is also under the $6M annual minimum. Add'l FB (63->85) plus 22 for women (balance) would get it close.

UND is 17 sports and over $6M.

Data source: https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/aad40220

[The_Sicatoka]

I think it was around the same time you did

I can find Old Main. Can they?

[TAILG8R]

When did Izzo and McF become VP Finance and Comptroller of NDSU?

They both reported they have been told by NDSU the money is not a problem.

[THEsocalledfan]

SDSU would have to trim; they're running 20 DI sports. Not sustainable.
The Montanas are running 15 each and min is 16; they'd have to add (likely womens) sport.
Of the three only MSU is at $6M scholarship dollars (min).
NDSU is also under the $5M annual minimum. Add'l FB (63->85) plus 22 for women (balance) would get it close.

UND is 17 sports and over $6M.

Data source: https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/aad40220

SDSU is so over the top in how many sports that have. I'd think they'd see the light if they had the opportunity though. With that said, the optics won't be great.

Keep in mind that SDSU is probably just for the first time tasting bigger money. Folks attitudes are starting to change down here and more money is coming.