You are from the lets play em camp. You have never understood the negative and destructive dynamic associated with playing em, or being associated with em. Take a look at what their HEAD BASKETEBALL COACH GENE ROUBECK said about NDSU fans after some good natured and high spirited antics.
This reveals their culture. Its a culture of hate. Its a zero sum game. there is no cooperation, alliance or association with them. There are some in our administration and leadership that understand that. Others do not. That divides NDSU.He (Gene Roubeck) called NDSU fans blowhard racists.
Take a look at the Dakota Big 3 and all the positives on and off the field, how the Universities are aligned, how they cooperate, how they associate with one another. Contrast that with the realtionship with UND. Take a look at all their relationships even with the NCAA. The Big Sky is starting out rocky too.
I dont think the example set by the basketball game was any foundation to build a series on, especially in other sports.