The NEW Official Thread of the Augustana Vikings

[Purple Mav Man]

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Not bitter about Augie leaving. This development backs up a lot of things I have been writing over the years. If anything, I'm happy to see them go.

Its a huge problem for the NSIC that they thought Sioux Falls could be the core of this conference and then this happens. Bring in all of these Dakota schools, move the conference tournament to Sioux Falls, bend over for the corporate sponsors, etc. The NSIC and some of its members need a serious re-think about what the conference should be all about.

It's only a huge problem for bitter Winona fans like you. The rest of the fans in the conference understand what having a college sports hungry city like Sioux Falls meant to the NSIC. And still does. You've always wanted a 50 mile radius high school type conference. Small exposure for small minded thinkers.

[John]

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Awfully bitter for someone who doesn't care.

Not bitter about Augie leaving. This development backs up a lot of things I have been writing over the years. If anything, I'm happy to see them go.

Its a huge problem for the NSIC that they thought Sioux Falls could be the core of this conference and then this happens. Bring in all of these Dakota schools, move the conference tournament to Sioux Falls, bend over for the corporate sponsors, etc. The NSIC and some of its members need a serious re-think about what the conference should be all about.

[Augieholic]

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The NSIC did so much to try to keep Sioux Falls and Augie happy, and then they end up leaving: The western expansion, the Sioux Falls conference tournament, etc. Can't make this stuff up. The Minnesota schools can now look at each other and say "Hey, at least we have Minot State".

The stupidity of the people who had been making decisions for the conference and universities over the past decade is immeasurable. Same can be said for a few of the posters on this board who defended those decisions. I don't blame Augie, by the way. The used this conference and its members like cheap...well, you can use your own word.

As for how Augie will do in division I - Don't know. Don't really care.

Stop I'm blushing.

Whether it's your theories about bias in favor of Augie/Sioux Falls, officiating, travel, or Winona athletics I just want you to know we'll miss you too John.

[Purple Mav Man]

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The NSIC did so much to try to keep Sioux Falls and Augie happy, and then they end up leaving: The western expansion, the Sioux Falls conference tournament, etc. Can't make this stuff up. The Minnesota schools can now look at each other and say "Hey, at least we have Minot State".

The stupidity of the people who had been making decisions for the conference and universities over the past decade is immeasurable. Same can be said for a few of the posters on this board who defended those decisions. I don't blame Augie, by the way. The used this conference and its members like cheap...well, you can use your own word.

As for how Augie will do in division I - Don't know. Don't really care.

Awfully bitter for someone who doesn't care.

[John]

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12 minutes on the subject.

gomid.co/ll5v8

According to this, Augie will be in the NSIC for 2019-20.

Football has two options- scholarship or non-scholarship.

No plans to drop any sports.

Currently at 10 million for the athletic budget, more will have to be generated.

The NSIC did so much to try to keep Sioux Falls and Augie happy, and then they end up leaving: The western expansion, the Sioux Falls conference tournament, etc. Can't make this stuff up. The Minnesota schools can now look at each other and say "Hey, at least we have Minot State".

The stupidity of the people who had been making decisions for the conference and universities over the past decade is immeasurable. Same can be said for a few of the posters on this board who defended those decisions. I don't blame Augie, by the way. The used this conference and its members like cheap...well, you can use your own word.

As for how Augie will do in division I - Don't know. Don't really care.

[Stanger86]

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Augustana's Current D-II Athletics Budget: $10.3 million
Augustana's school endowment:: $67 million in 2016

Summit League Comparisons:
NDSU's Current D-I Athletics Budget: $23.2 million (public school)
NDSU school endowment: $202 million in 2017

SDSU's Current D-I Athletics Budget: $20 million (public school)
SDSU school endowment: $113 million in 2017

Denver's Current D-I Athletics Budget: $35 million (private school)
Denver's school endowment: $711 million in 2017

Keep in mind that those schools didn't have athletic budgets that large when they first announced the move to Division I. In all likelihood, they were probably comparable to where Augie is at.

[vikingfaithful]

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Nice win for Augustana Vikings men's BB this afternoon. Matt Cartwright scored 31 of his 37 points in the 2nd half, Tyler Riemersma had a double- double 22 in points 18 rebounds a 91-76 victory. Harrison Cleary accounted for 26 points. Look out for these young Vikings, they got some swagger.

[NSU4LIFE]

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You should probably focus your recruitment efforts on those easily-swayed Northern fans you have been Jedi mind-tricking.

Not that anyone wants me on their side, but when Augie does make the jump, I will most likely pledge my D2 allegiance to the Wildcats of Wayne, America.

The Wayne contingent on here are kind, insightful, and a joy to interact with. Dont you put that evil on them Ricky Bobby!

[wscsuperfan]

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You should probably focus your recruitment efforts on those easily-swayed Northern fans you have been Jedi mind-tricking.

Not that anyone wants me on their side, but when Augie does make the jump, I will most likely pledge my D2 allegiance to the Wildcats of Wayne, America.

Welcome to the club

[Purple Mav Man]

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Thats if you order it at Halenbeck Hall.

How the hell did you get the soda too?? You just be a big time VIP at Halenbeck. Or senior citizen discount.

[laker]

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You should probably focus your recruitment efforts on those easily-swayed Northern fans you have been Jedi mind-tricking.

Not that anyone wants me on their side, but when Augie does make the jump, I will most likely pledge my D2 allegiance to the Wildcats of Wayne, America.

Are you the Italy of the D2 world?

[MrAugustana]

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I think that you would look very good in Husky Red and Black. :)

You should probably focus your recruitment efforts on those easily-swayed Northern fans you have been Jedi mind-tricking.

Not that anyone wants me on their side, but when Augie does make the jump, I will most likely pledge my D2 allegiance to the Wildcats of Wayne, America.

[simple as a $3 bill]

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LI've thought more than once since Thursday night about where I would be able to release my taeks during this transition and beyond but have yet to come up with an answer. Thank you for those words of manly, Midwestern respect. I'm going to take this time to announce that personally until (if ever) a better option presents itself I'm not going anywhere.

I think that you would look very good in Husky Red and Black. :)

[simple as a $3 bill]

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Basically a box of popcorn and a soda.

Thats if you order it at Halenbeck Hall.

[DapperDan]

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Long term, I get it. Bigger stage, more prestige, renew rivalries with SDSU and USD.

Short term, a lot of casualties. Transition is tough.

The current players in all sports for the most part aren't D1 caliber. There will be a lot of transfers, and a lot of losses.

Will coaches stay? Billeter will certainly have other opportunities. He is reaching the age where he may not want to stick around for the difficult transition years.

Finally, bad news for this board. Collectively, the Augie posters have added a lot of fun to the NSIC board. I will miss the silly posts, the obscure cultural reference posts, the "poke the Winona fans" posts, and even the occasionally insightful on topic basketball posts. It's more than a bit sad to know the end is near. Finish strong..we will miss you all when you are gone.