So, having trolled FCS boards for like 16 years, I can tell you that Bison fans *are* getting tired of winning FCS titles. To an extent. Their homecoming game didn't even sell out this year, I don't think. Obviously, being deprived of the championship for a few years made this one feel special, but winning at this level doesn't have the shine it used to. They've seen programs that they regularly beat like JMU, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville State move up and be successful. They want that. They feel like they're missing out, and the reason they don't move up is basically all financial. Also, App State is probably kicking more ass (even if "down" at making a bowl game) than they were at the FCS. They sometimes get 40k at their stadium I think, and regularly 30k, which is like 5-10k more than they did at the FCS. Maybe Georgia Southern misses the FCS, but 3/4 of the teams that move up (heck Coastal is doing better than they ever did at FCS!) are pretty content with their move. NDSU needs a good conference home for football-only.
Imagine how much more entertaining NDSU would be if WSU, Boise, Frenso, etc were coming to the Fargodome. They would be a great PAC affiliate, and several current PAC members were alleged to be NDSU proponents while in the MWC.
We live in an era in which delusions like anexing Greenland come to the brink of reality, all it needs is for one person to give it life in the discourse. All it takes is an article and it becomes conventional wisdom. NDSU's leadership has already stated that they are ready and will have no issue reaching competetive FBS funding. They already have the facilities.
Word is that NDSU hasn't gotten the MWC invite this cycle because they fear adding an FCS program for reputational stakes. Personally I think they would get applauded.
So, having trolled FCS boards for like 16 years, I can tell you that Bison fans *are* getting tired of winning FCS titles. To an extent. Their homecoming game didn't even sell out this year, I don't think. Obviously, being deprived of the championship for a few years made this one feel special, but winning at this level doesn't have the shine it used to. They've seen programs that they regularly beat like JMU, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville State move up and be successful. They want that. They feel like they're missing out, and the reason they don't move up is basically all financial. Also, App State is probably kicking more ass (even if "down" at making a bowl game) than they were at the FCS. They sometimes get 40k at their stadium I think, and regularly 30k, which is like 5-10k more than they did at the FCS. Maybe Georgia Southern misses the FCS, but 3/4 of the teams that move up (heck Coastal is doing better than they ever did at FCS!) are pretty content with their move. NDSU needs a good conference home for football-only.
YOU MISSED THE BEST PART THEY WON ON A WALK OFF PUNT okay byeee
Imagine how much more entertaining NDSU would be if WSU, Boise, Frenso, etc were coming to the Fargodome. They would be a great PAC affiliate, and several current PAC members were alleged to be NDSU proponents while in the MWC.
We live in an era in which delusions like anexing Greenland come to the brink of reality, all it needs is for one person to give it life in the discourse. All it takes is an article and it becomes conventional wisdom. NDSU's leadership has already stated that they are ready and will have no issue reaching competetive FBS funding. They already have the facilities.
Word is that NDSU hasn't gotten the MWC invite this cycle because they fear adding an FCS program for reputational stakes. Personally I think they would get applauded.
I don’t know that my NIL donations go as far in FBS as they do now. Wherever they go I’ll love my Bizon
Them fellers need more Braydens and fewer Kaydens.