Should Jamestown be accepted into the NSIC?

[Stanger86]

That is true - some ACHA programs are technically varsity. Minot *might* be one of them if I am correct, but I know at some bigger schools like Mizzou they are definitely varsity.

Not sure how that works, it probably falls under Title IX if the school is funding it so I could see them getting the axe in that regard - but I doubt UJ is funding the hockey program.

I'd equate it to the wheelchair basketball program here or even eSports. It's technically under the athletics umbrella and not a club sport. But even if athletics is funding it, it ultimately probably doesn't greatly affect the bottom line.

[SW_Mustang]

I'd equate it to the wheelchair basketball program here or even eSports. It's technically under the athletics umbrella and not a club sport. But even if athletics is funding it, it ultimately probably doesn't greatly affect the bottom line.

True point.

eSports is an interesting one because they can get sponsorships that the other programs can't get, and they have a fairly low overhead.

[Purple Mav Man]

I'd equate it to the wheelchair basketball program here or even eSports. It's technically under the athletics umbrella and not a club sport. But even if athletics is funding it, it ultimately probably doesn't greatly affect the bottom line.

Hockey ain’t cheap

[SW_Mustang]

Hockey ain’t cheap

Definitely not, but most ACHA teams aren't funded by the school and ones that are probably aren't getting much.

I mean, SMSU joined the ACHA and we can't afford much as it is, though that project has been shelved for the time being (not due to money).

[Stanger86]

Hockey ain’t cheap

SMSU has been bussing the wheelchair basketball team across the country for decades, from Pennsylvania to Arizona and many places in between.

[CollegeFBGuy]

SMSU has been bussing the wheelchair basketball team across the country for decades, from Pennsylvania to Arizona and many places in between.

Does the wheelchair basketball team get good sponsorship and donation support? I think that’s a cool program and one I could see many supporting

[zimmy21]

Does the wheelchair basketball team get good sponsorship and donation support? I think that’s a cool program and one I could see many supporting

Also is there federal funding for the program?

[Purple Mav Man]

SMSU has been bussing the wheelchair basketball team across the country for decades, from Pennsylvania to Arizona and many places in between.

While that’s an awesome program, that is apples to oranges. Once again.

How much does it cost to lease the facilities? Travel is a part of the cost and is involved in every sport. Some are more costly to run than others. Hockey is far more expensive to operate than wheelchair basketball.

[CheapSkate]

A quick question as you know more than me nationally, but in other conferences have there ever been programs with a reputation that Crookston had? Ex. do not belong, horrible facilities, no attempt to improve. Lonestar? GLIAC? Or is Crookston truly one of a kind to the point that when new members attempt to join Crookston memories arise.

I don't think so in Division II. There are in the NAIA (paging Mayville State) but I think most D2's have at least a rotation of schools at the bottom, and not one single school that reigns in the basement in everything.

Morris kind of was, but they made their move, found a home - even built a new stadium - and have found success. They will never be a D3 contender nationally, but that's not what they are. They can compete for UMAC titles in almost everything and can do it with mostly local kids.

Another problem for Crookston, that make them a little more unique is a total lack of University identity. At least Morris is the public Liberal Arts College. Crookston has no identity. It used to be Ag, but it hasnt been that for a decade. programs are gone and the Dakota schools do it better anyway

[laker]

I don't think so in Division II. There are in the NAIA (paging Mayville State) but I think most D2's have at least a rotation of schools at the bottom, and not one single school that reigns in the basement in everything.

Morris kind of was, but they made their move, found a home - even built a new stadium - and have found success. They will never be a D3 contender nationally, but that's not what they are. They can compete for UMAC titles in almost everything and can do it with mostly local kids.

Another problem for Crookston, that make them a little more unique is a total lack of University identity. At least Morris is the public Liberal Arts College. Crookston has no identity. It used to be Ag, but it hasnt been that for a decade. programs are gone and the Dakota schools do it better anyway

We had a Crookston QB from Buffalo Lake who went to our church back in the 90s when they were a JC. I remember him wearing his football jacket. I think it was a mistake to change to a four year school. Reminds me of UM-Waseca, who started up around 1971 and was an ag school. Between Mankato and Rochester, there really wasn't a need there. Now it is a prison.

[CheapSkate]

We had a Crookston QB from Buffalo Lake who went to our church back in the 90s when they were a JC. I remember him wearing his football jacket. I think it was a mistake to change to a four year school. Reminds me of UM-Waseca, who started up around 1971 and was an ag school. Between Mankato and Rochester, there really wasn't a need there. Now it is a prison.

Totally agree. That region is so sparse in population and already has NDSU, UND, Concordia-Moorhead, MSU-Moorhead and Bemidji State. There was never a need for another 4-year school there.

[zimmy21]

It appears The NSIC has agreed to do a campus visit at the end of October from an article I just read. I'll add the link as well.

Hieb said the next step in the university’s application process to join the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference is for conference officials to visit the UJ campus, which is scheduled to take place at the end of October. He said the university is hoping a decision on its application to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference is made by the end of the calendar year.

https://www.jamestownsun.com/sports/...24-school-year

[Mandan]

I don't think so in Division II. There are in the NAIA (paging Mayville State) but I think most D2's have at least a rotation of schools at the bottom, and not one single school that reigns in the basement in everything.

Morris kind of was, but they made their move, found a home - even built a new stadium - and have found success. They will never be a D3 contender nationally, but that's not what they are. They can compete for UMAC titles in almost everything and can do it with mostly local kids.

Another problem for Crookston, that make them a little more unique is a total lack of University identity. At least Morris is the public Liberal Arts College. Crookston has no identity. It used to be Ag, but it hasnt been that for a decade. programs are gone and the Dakota schools do it better anyway

I actually disagree with putting Mayville in that category of "basement in everything", they've always had good basketball teams and have been in the national tournament often. The men have won two of the last three regular season conference championships, and the women have been second in the conference the last two years. They are usually decent in baseball too.

[UMary1]

I actually disagree with putting Mayville in that category of "basement in everything", they've always had good basketball teams and have been in the national tournament often. The men have won two of the last three regular season conference championships, and the women have been second in the conference the last two years. They are usually decent in baseball too.

Agreed and need to plug UMary Alum and current San Jose State Head Coach Tim Miles who got his start at Mayville State. You bring the right builder in any program regardless of location anything can happen.

[vikingfaithful]

There is some correlation between Augustana's attempt to join the summit league in 2018 and Jamestown's desire to become a member of the NSIC, although there are major differences as well,

AU goal was one conference only as is UJs
Both are small faith based schools for their ambitions.

AU wasn't going to get the boot from NSIC. UJ got booted from GPAC
AU was and is a highly successful D2 program. UJ not so much so in NAIA.
AU had the benefit of a large progressive city. UJ not so much so.
AU shrugged off the no vote and started the states 1st D1 hockey program
UJ If they get a no vote their situation goes down hill from the GPAC

If UJ is admitted into NSIC, I will be disappointed, although It won't make a huge difference.
BIG12 and BIG10 recruited the universities they wanted. Why is NSIC not doing that?