Should Jamestown be accepted into the NSIC?

[NSU4LIFE]

I doubt programs like Bemidji, Wayne, Southwest, Moorhead, Northern would finish on top of the GPAC all-sports standings, for whatever it's worth. I know we want to think "we're automatically better because we've got the NCAA behind us" but that's not necessarily true.

Lol

[zimmy21]

Lol

At the risk of being called a "snowflake" I'd be offended if I were fans of those teams

[NSU4LIFE]

At the risk of being called a "snowflake" I'd be offended if I were fans of those teams

I like how he picked teams mostly near the bottom, only NSU and Wayne were top half (7th and 8th) last year....

This conference isn't adding the GPAC all-sports award winner, lol.

[zimmy21]

I like how he picked teams mostly near the bottom, only NSU and Wayne were top half (7th and 8th) last year....

This conference isn't adding the GPAC all-sports award winner, lol.

You wouldn't hear me complaining if we were. This would be a much smaller thread. Still too small for my liking and Sioux Center brings nothing to the table either but at least the school is bigger and the Athletics are better.

[MrMustang]

Only to save face, you can't honestly tell me that every person in leadership thought they belonged.
THe real answer most likely is that they had the 10 votes they needed from the smaller and closer schools, and the others who would have dissented simply followed suit to not make waves and save face.

you might be right but that says much about leadership at those schools.

[MrMustang]

That's why I'm just asking for clarity. Release the minutes of the meeting. I want to see just exactly what was said.

what's the downside for Mankato voting know. Big dog already. do they really care if Jamestown or other members are mad at them.

They claim to be too good for Jamestown. A no vote would be warranted if they really feel that way. I'd certainly respect them if they were honest in the meeting more so than if they just went quietly then complained.

[MrMustang]

Augie and Mankato are so far ahead in scholarships in this conference, I'm not sure it makes much of a difference.

biggest thing is Mankato and Augie have bigger budgets not just scholarships

[Purple Mav Man]

what's the downside for Mankato voting know. Big dog already. do they really care if Jamestown or other members are mad at them.

They claim to be too good for Jamestown. A no vote would be warranted if they really feel that way. I'd certainly respect them if they were honest in the meeting more so than if they just went quietly then complained.

Who is ‘they’? I haven’t seen or heard an MSU official say they are too good for Jamestown.

[MrMustang]

Who is ‘they’? I haven’t seen or heard an MSU official say they are too good for Jamestown.

The fans of those schools have. you are right that I haven't heard that publicly from Mankato officials.So, obviously Mankato must think they are a good fit then

[zimmy21]

The fans of those schools have. you are right that I haven't heard that publicly from Mankato officials.So, obviously Mankato must think they are a good fit then

Moreso the NSIC is better than them, not any school in particular. You'll look back and read comments from other schools trying to imply Mankato thinks we're better than the NSIC, but you'll never read a Maverick fan say anything like that.
the closest you'll find is me saying I want Mankato to go D1. That hurt some feelings apparently

[NSU4LIFE]

biggest thing is Mankato and Augie have bigger budgets not just scholarships

I think Scholarships is a bigger difference and wider margin but that is also a valid point.

As I've said before, from first hand info to MSU, of they had the kind of alumni support as Augie, SMSU, or NSU (especially with a larger enrollment) AND if they can improve their community connection, they'd do more than fine in the Summit.

Some scoff at the Summit, but D1 does mean more interest, more revenue, and winning recruits by simply saying "we sre D1"

Losts to calculate when deciding in the move. Even some of those Summit league teams are top 25 in D1 athletics, but if chasing titles is the goal, D1 almost exclusively come from Power 5 (or four) so that is up to those schools, donors, etc.

As fans we love D2 but I promise even those FCS schools laugh at us when trying to claim relevance. It shall be that way forever.

[zimmy21]

Beavers from Minot smoked the Jimmies in Men's hoops tonight

[Purple Mav Man]

Beavers from Minot smoked the Jimmies in Men's hoops tonight

This is about more than basketball.

[CollegeFBGuy]

This is about more than basketball.

Well played! 🤣

[oldyellaHer69]

Tough loss for the Jimmies to Minot by 41 points in men’s hoops, getting closer to being a NSIC powerhouse, glad the committee could see through the smoke!