NDSU joins the MWC

[UNI88]

I think this is good for both FCS and the bizumbs.

It might be good for the fans of FCS teams, but I don’t think losing North Dakota State is really going to help grow the FCS fan base.

The number of voters in the AGS poll are dwindling rapidly and it’s gonna take another big hit as Bison fans move out

I wouldn’t be surprised if they have to retire it

I haven't been on AGS in awhile but the impact on AGS isn't reflective of the overall impact on the FCS fan base.

Yes, FCS will lose a large and loyal fanbase and that will hurt.

Fans of other FCS programs have grown tired of the bizumb's dominance. It's turned them off and away. The bizumb leaving is an opportunity for other teams to set up and win and that will bring back more fans overall than FCS is losing.

[Caribbean Hen]

It might be good for the fans of FCS teams, but I don’t think losing North Dakota State is really going to help grow the FCS fan base.

The number of voters in the AGS poll are dwindling rapidly and it’s gonna take another big hit as Bison fans move out

I wouldn’t be surprised if they have to retire it

I haven't been on AGS in awhile but the impact on AGS isn't reflective of the overall impact on the FCS fan base.

Yes, FCS will lose a large and loyal fanbase and that will hurt.

Fans of other FCS programs have grown tired of the bizumb's dominance. It's turned them off and away. The bizumb leaving is an opportunity for other teams to set up and win and that will bring back more fans overall than FCS is losing.

That makes a lot of sense but I’m just not convinced it will get noticeable better with new fans, but long time FCS fans are definitely applauding this news and if a lot of them were hibernating until the Bison moved out it could help a little I guess

[Gil Dobie]

Computer rankings

Gil, you know these don't work for comparing I-A with I-AA... there's simply not enough data. NDSU no games against I-A, Montana State got stomped by Oregon, Illinois State got stomped by Oklahoma, etc...

It's OK. Your Bizen are moving on, you don't need to blindly defend I-AA anymore. EVEN IF the computer rankings are correct, which they aren't, there's more to I-AA being dead. From 2010 FCS has lost many of it's top draws, in fact 9 of the top 20 in attendance:

1. Appalachian State
4. Old Dominion
5. Delaware
6. Georgia Southern
7. Jacksonville State
9. James Madison
10. Liberty
11. North Dakota State
20. Massachusetts

35 schools averaged over 10k in 2010. That number is down to 21 (taking NDSU out). To say teams are replacing those that left is folly.

Well, I strongly disagree! FBS G6 has been avoiding top FCS teams. Army lost to Tarleton. The Michigan team App St beat lost to unranked Oregon 39-7 the next week. Great win by Appy.

[Caribbean Hen]

Computer rankings

Gil, you know these don't work for comparing I-A with I-AA... there's simply not enough data. NDSU no games against I-A, Montana State got stomped by Oregon, Illinois State got stomped by Oklahoma, etc...

It's OK. Your Bizen are moving on, you don't need to blindly defend I-AA anymore. EVEN IF the computer rankings are correct, which they aren't, there's more to I-AA being dead. From 2010 FCS has lost many of it's top draws, in fact 9 of the top 20 in attendance:

1. Appalachian State
4. Old Dominion
5. Delaware
6. Georgia Southern
7. Jacksonville State
9. James Madison
10. Liberty
11. North Dakota State
20. Massachusetts

35 schools averaged over 10k in 2010. That number is down to 21 (taking NDSU out). To say teams are replacing those that left is folly.

One could also argue that about 30 or so FBS teams are really just good FCS teams or FBS in name only, but “in name only” is all that really counts because you’re on ESPN and the other revenue sources

[BDKJMU]

Congrats! Welcome to the big boy pool. It’s about time y‘all stepped out of the kiddie pool .

That can‘t be chump change for ya‘ll.
Plus:
+ forgo TV $$$ for 6 years
https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison-me ... ntain-west
Isn‘t current one 2.5 mil a year ballpark?
+Double (mas/menos) coaches salaries + a couple additional assistant coaches I believe.
+BIG jump in NIL funding
+42 full ride scholarship equivalents.
+ I see fly to every opponent.

Y‘all got some 9-10 figure fracking sugar daddy stroking an 8 figure check?

Sac St offered $10 million.

School has $112 million escrow for football. Already raised $25 million from fans, I've heard. Teammakers turned over $6 million for the move.

Already fly to most places. Not much additional cost there.

Sounds like P4 level money there.