Should Jamestown be accepted into the NSIC?

[Stanger86]

Jamestown only impact is closer games for schools in the North and an even number of universities. Like all leagues the NSIC will consist of haves and have nots.

Correct, and denying them admission would scream to the other have nots "we don't think you are worthy of NSIC membership unless you are in a city of 50,000 people with a student body of 10,000 with fully-funded athletic programs across all sports and regular trips to the national championship. If that's not you, you are not worthy of the NSIC or Division II. Goodbye.

I've heard it about Upper Iowa.
I've heard it about SMSU.
I've heard it about Minot State.
I've heard it about U-Mary.
I've heard it about UMC.
I've heard it about Jamestown now.

That's one-third of the NSIC membership going back 20+ years. And certain fans came into the league 15 years ago and decided they didn't like that they were welcomed with open arms when they had nowhere else to go, so they're not going to let that happen to anyone else.

[Purple Mav Man]

Correct, and denying them admission would scream to the other have nots "we don't think you are worthy of NSIC membership unless you are in a city of 50,000 people with a student body of 10,000 with fully-funded athletic programs across all sports and regular trips to the national championship. If that's not you, you are not worthy of the NSIC or Division II. Goodbye.

I've heard it about Upper Iowa.
I've heard it about SMSU.
I've heard it about Minot State.
I've heard it about U-Mary.
I've heard it about UMC.
I've heard it about Jamestown now.

That's one-third of the NSIC membership going back 20+ years. And certain fans came into the league 15 years ago and decided they didn't like that they were welcomed with open arms when they had nowhere else to go, so they're not going to let that happen to anyone else.

Denying a school that has gotten itself stuck by its own athletic conference shuffle and not doing them a favor by accepting them (which has already happened) would NOT scream anything to the existing members.

You are making up some silly non-existing argument. This is beyond overly dramatic.

Who are those fans? You’ve mentioned that many times but never provided anything of substance. Are they even real? Seems you’re still not over the NCC teams joining, and we’re finally getting to the root of your agenda.

[Stanger86]

Stranger86's child is a former student-athlete at Jamestown, which fuels his passion for the school. The landscape of Division II is changing, prompting the think tank to create sub-divisions. This is why Jamestown, being an NAIA school with an athlete-driven enrollment, won’t be placed in the top division.

You have no idea what you are talking about.

[laker]

John Smith, James Rolfe, Pocahontas. Lots to deal with here.

[NSU4LIFE]

You have no idea what you are talking about.

Biggest troll since my good friend, CommonSense

[Purple Mav Man]

John Smith, James Rolfe, Pocahontas. Lots to deal with here.

I was hopeful this would be the John Smith from Winona in a NSIC cross promotion.

[Thunder]

I was hopeful this would be the John Smith from Winona in a NSIC cross promotion.

Or as he will forever be known in Aberdeen "bleeping" John Smith.

[SW_Mustang]

Jimmies are 18-0 in volleyball.

Whatever that's worth.

[Purple Mav Man]

Jimmies are 18-0 in volleyball.

Whatever that's worth.

A likely North Star title.

And the NSIC team they beat, Minot, is 1-17 (with a win over something called Brandon Univ)
For what that’s worth.

[SW_Mustang]

A likely North Star title.

And the NSIC team they beat, Minot, is 1-17 (with a win over something called Brandon Univ)
For what that’s worth.

I don't follow NAIA so I'm not sure where the better competition is - but I might keep an eye on 'em during the postseason.

[wscsuperfan]

Jimmies are 18-0 in volleyball.

Whatever that's worth.

Bring it Jimmies

(in serious WSC VB voice)

:)

[SW_Mustang]

Bring it Jimmies

(in serious WSC VB voice)

:)

That's the thing I'm most "excited" for. I want to know how their program will fit into the NSIC.


Also I looked it up and Brandon University is a public school in Manitoba - hence why we've never heard of them.

[Purple Mav Man]

That's the thing I'm most "excited" for. I want to know how their program will fit into the NSIC.


Also I looked it up and Brandon University is a public school in Manitoba - hence why we've never heard of them.

It will be fun to see them next year

[Stanger86]

A likely North Star title.

And the NSIC team they beat, Minot, is 1-17 (with a win over something called Brandon Univ)
For what that’s worth.

But I was told that Jamestown would be the worst team in every sport?

[Stanger86]

I don't follow NAIA so I'm not sure where the better competition is - but I might keep an eye on 'em during the postseason.

The North Star is certainly a level below the NSIC. But they beat Minot convincingly. I think they'll be roughly a .500 team off the bat in the NSIC, which in this league is certainly respectable.