Should Jamestown be accepted into the NSIC?

[oldyellaHer69]

Jamestown should be forced to change their nickname as part of being accepted into the NSIC. "Jimmies" is one of the worst nicknames in all of D2.

We were worried about the NSIC not taking us because of the Jimmy mascot but you know what the say it’s not about the X&Os it’s about the Jimmies & Joes

[MrMustang]

We were worried about the NSIC not taking us because of the Jimmy mascot but you know what the say it’s not about the X&Os it’s about the Jimmies & Joes

fine post

[MrMustang]

with over 1000 kids in the portal, Jamestown (and many other NSIC schools) should be able to get kids - the question is if those FBS and FCS kids will accept playing D2 instead of the upper level. Probably 600 plus won't have new offers at FBS or FCS so there many be many options at D2.

However, I assume most won't "slum" to D2 -- so they will just not play again rather than say come to Jamestown, Wayne, or SMSU and be a good D2 player

[MrMustang]

It will be interesting to see how the next 2 years go - GPAC , then NSAA, the NSIC - that is a lot of movement for those teams and fans, and parents. I would look at it as a great chance to visit many places.

[laker]

It will be interesting to see how the next 2 years go - GPAC , then NSAA, the NSIC - that is a lot of movement for those teams and fans, and parents. I would look at it as a great chance to visit many places.

During Covid with no D2 football: went to games at Dakota St, Dakota Wesleyan, Dordt, Morningside, Presentation, Valley City, Waldorf. Saw the opener at Mayville last fall. Added lots of NAIA teams to my list.

[oldyellaHer69]

Lady Jimmies lose a heartbreaker in volleyball semi finals, feel confident we will be top 3 in NSIC

[zimmy21]

Lady Jimmies lose a heartbreaker in volleyball semi finals, feel confident we will be top 3 in NSIC

Top 8 maybe

[Purple Mav Man]

Lady Jimmies lose a heartbreaker in volleyball semi finals, feel confident we will be top 3 in NSIC

Are they the Diaphragms?

[oldyellaHer69]

Top 8 maybe

In the nation, yes

[zimmy21]

In the nation, yes

You'll be lucky to catch 8 conference wins

[SW_Mustang]

Volleyball probably has the biggest upside for joining the NSIC. They do spring practice against NSIC teams already, fwiw. Guess it matters as much as NSIC teams practicing against the Summit teams.

I will legitimately be curious to see where they land.

[oldyellaHer69]

Couple big wins for men and women hoops this weekend! #GoJimmies

[wscsuperfan]

Couple big wins for men and women hoops this weekend! #GoJimmies

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[oldyellaHer69]

Jamestown's volleyball program has been successful, allegedly due to their use of NAIA rules that allow them to offer "exceptions" for scholarships. Under these rules, if a scholarship athlete maintains a GPA exceeding 3.0, half of their scholarship value does not count towards the overall scholarship limit. This system presents a significant advantage for Jamestown compared to NCAA Division II programs, which do not offer similar scholarship flexibility. Will not be able to offer as many full rides. You can also compare the transfers on their team from NCAA to NAIA to see how much they improved.

However, it's important to consider the impact of Jamestown's NCAA five-year ban on postseason play. While the NAIA rules might give them an advantage in attracting talent, the lack of postseason competition could negatively impact player morale, retention, and program visibility. This raises the question: what are Jamestown's long-term goals if they are unable to compete for championships?

What are they telling men's soccer and men's volleyball players?

That’s the worry going to the mighty NSIC, we will need to cut scholarships but should have more than the bottom feeders. Dakota State will struggle with that when they come over.

[Stanger86]

Jamestown's volleyball program has been successful, allegedly due to their use of NAIA rules that allow them to offer "exceptions" for scholarships. Under these rules, if a scholarship athlete maintains a GPA exceeding 3.0, half of their scholarship value does not count towards the overall scholarship limit. This system presents a significant advantage for Jamestown compared to NCAA Division II programs, which do not offer similar scholarship flexibility. Will not be able to offer as many full rides. You can also compare the transfers on their team from NCAA to NAIA to see how much they improved.

Yeah because academic scholarships don't exist in the NSIC