Lakesbison wrote:North Dakota State’s reported revenue in 2014-15 was $22.3 million
You really don't get it do you. Posters on this board are just fans, they don't influence policy or decisions, they for the most part aren't privy to the inner workings of the league presidents and Board of Directors. To come on here and act as if there is some fear of NDS as a reason they aren't being considered more seriously for the Valley is laughable .actually pathetic. I think everybody on here recognizes that NDS has done a really good job in developing their athletic programs to a very solid level; they remind me a lot of UNI in that regard. But clearly they are in a geographic region that doesn't easily promote them as a top level candidate for the MVC. I would have no real issue with them as an addition in terms of their ability to present quality athletic programs or reasonable fan support. But they just aren't attractive from a geographical and travel standpoint. And frankly FCS football is low on the totem pole as far as intercollegiate athletics go, so even being the best FCS program has little sway, and besides as pointed out, options other than staying in the MVFC are pretty poor , but I doubt a move by any or all the Dakota schools would hardly cause a concern.
Like the movies say, it's not personal ,its just business; but when you get your panties all in a wad and start demeaning the conference cause you don't like what you're hearing, then you just become a very poor representative for your University. Lighten up and see where the process leads. I have no idea other than Murray State is sounding like a likely offer. Maybe there is more support for NDS than there appears, but if not it's just college sports .
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