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  • NSU4LIFE
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    Originally posted by laker View Post
    I think we need to do a poll- "Should Augie go D1?"

    I keep hearing that it is not if, but when. I also hear from most Augie fans that I know that they don't want to go.

    I suppose that big money talks. We do know that big money talks big..........
    It isnt about what's good for the school or actual supporters, its the investors and the folks in the city. What can help bring in more options, and outside dollars. Some of the most insightful and diehard of fans probably live on this message board, I dont believe any of the Augie contingent has said this would be "great" though some have said it will be fine either way.

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  • laker
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    I think we need to do a poll- "Should Augie go D1?"

    I keep hearing that it is not if, but when. I also hear from most Augie fans that I know that they don't want to go.

    I suppose that big money talks. We do know that big money talks big..........

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  • Stanger86
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    KSTP TV in the Twin Cities did a story on the possibility

    http://kstp.com/business/some-booste...tage-/4962254/

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  • Lurkingdog
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    Originally posted by Augiefanman View Post
    D1 prestige wears off real fast when you are footing the entire tuition bill, sans academic scholarship money.
    If they go PFL, Augie would be in a similar situation as Presbyterian (nonscholarship by 2020). But is that the direction you think they will take? Or will they tread water at 30ish scholarships awhile?

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  • wscsuperfan
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    Originally posted by laker View Post
    What is the general feeling at UNO about their move to D1? They were D1 in hockey already- I never hear about them in anything else. The move has been great for most of the other NCC schools- even UNC has had some success in basketball. But UNO?
    Well, I think everyone obviously was ticked off over the elimination of football and wrestling, but their finances were so far in the hole, the school had to do something drastic. I think at this point, the finances are a lot more stable and people are used to UNO being in Division I. They've made some noise in the Summit in basketball, and I think have had some success at the D1 level in men's soccer but hockey will always be the big draw.

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  • Augiefanman
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    Originally posted by tman28 View Post
    And this is where I love getting information from the fans that are part of the programs base. I would think that some players would drop to other d2 schools, but I think there would be a majority of players that would stay for the D1 prestige, school atmosphere, and city experience. Also if Augie was a contender for the PFL title and a playoff spot every year (Which i think they could become) would that be good enough for the fanbase?
    D1 prestige wears off real fast when you are footing the entire tuition bill, sans academic scholarship money.

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  • laker
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    Originally posted by wscsuperfan View Post
    Having Creighton in the backyard doesn't do Omaha hoops any favors. Creighton is immensely popular and they draw 17,000-18,000 per game for hoops. The Huskers are only 45 min away and draw 15,000 per game despite their lack of success. Hard to make a dent in D1 basketball following with those two behemoths around.
    What is the general feeling at UNO about their move to D1? They were D1 in hockey already- I never hear about them in anything else. The move has been great for most of the other NCC schools- even UNC has had some success in basketball. But UNO?

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  • wscsuperfan
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    Originally posted by vikingfaithful View Post
    Omaha is D1, other than hockey nobody follows their basketball program. Once my daughter and I went to a men's BB game, showing up an half hour late. They were giving the 1st 500 fans very nice hats, despite being late we both got a hat.

    Lots of people talk about AU going D1, except Augie. I listened to an interview of Stephania Herseth and she stated raising enrollment to around 3000 before considering D1. Augustana is an University with athletics, not the other way around.

    For over 80 years Augustana was a bottom feeder in the NCC, why would they want to go back to that. Like purple mav said about MSU, AU is enjoying their D2 success.
    Having Creighton in the backyard doesn't do Omaha hoops any favors. Creighton is immensely popular and they draw 17,000-18,000 per game for hoops. The Huskers are only 45 min away and draw 15,000 per game despite their lack of success. Hard to make a dent in D1 basketball following with those two behemoths around.

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  • laker
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    Originally posted by Clean Liver View Post
    Or your guys could go D-1.
    Not by dropping football. Right now, hockey- men's and women's- is eating up way too much of the budget to go.

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  • Clean Liver
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    Originally posted by zimmy21 View Post
    If Augie wants to go let em. I'd be excited for them. Maybe then we can force UMC out too and drop to 14
    Or your guys could go D-1.

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  • zimmy21
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    If Augie wants to go let em. I'd be excited for them. Maybe then we can force UMC out too and drop to 14

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  • Otis Day
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    Originally posted by laker View Post
    This free agency thing is looking good!

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  • Purple Mav Man
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    Originally posted by Stanger86 View Post
    That sounds like UMC logic....
    Ha. Perhaps. But comparing UMC and MSU would be quite the stretch.

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  • MrMustang
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    Augie to D1 is a done deal. Herseth wasn't hired to stay D2. KK wants it. done deal

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  • Stanger86
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    Originally posted by Purple Mav Man View Post
    A nice facility doesn't equal success, it just costs money.
    That sounds like UMC logic....

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