Week 0 - Approved for games (immediately)

[laker]

“Show Me State Showdown” in Week 0, Plus Five Exciting Home Games Highlight 2024 Minnesota State Football Season - Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics (msumavericks.com)

[vikingfaithful]

“Show Me State Showdown” in Week 0, Plus Five Exciting Home Games Highlight 2024 Minnesota State Football Season - Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics (msumavericks.com)

Looks like an exciting schedule with a bye week before entertaining Augustana. Mavs would like to avenge that playoff loss. Expect MSU to represent the NSIC well against NWMSU.

[Matt Witwicki]

Barring any unforeseen challenges derailing my plans....I'm looking to head down to the KC area for a 2-game weekend during the Week 0 window....MSU at NWMSU on Thursday..then Ferris State at Pitt State on Saturday. Just stay in the KC area and hang out with my guy Brandon a bit.

[laker]

Barring any unforeseen challenges derailing my plans....I'm looking to head down to the KC area for a 2-game weekend during the Week 0 window....MSU at NWMSU on Thursday..then Ferris State at Pitt State on Saturday. Just stay in the KC area and hang out with my guy Brandon a bit.

There wouldn't be any BBQ eating contest being entered?

[Tundra_Man]

There wouldn't be any BBQ eating contest being entered?

I recommend the spicy pan fried chicken dinner from Strouds, along with their killer cinnamon rolls. Most everyone leaves that restaurant with a bag of leftovers. The challenge is for Brandon and Witt not to.

[Matt Witwicki]

There wouldn't be any BBQ eating contest being entered?

I think our day of food challenges is over my friend. I will never forgot the look on his face when I tried to get us pumped up for a second wind during the pizza challenge..his eyes were saying "knock yourself out Witt.." Not to mention, that was done for sponsor promotion. If we get a strong food sponsor in the KC area..then we'll talk.

While I'm sure our meals will be mapped out strategically, I will make note of your wisdom Tundra. What you described for Strouds is fat-people-food 101..with a little spicy washed down with sweet. I like it.

[Tundra_Man]

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While I'm sure our meals will be mapped out strategically, I will make note of your wisdom Tundra. What you described for Strouds is fat-people-food 101..with a little spicy washed down with sweet. I like it.

I heartily recommend it. Best spicy fried chicken I've ever had. This picture doesn't include the big salad I'd already wolfed down:

[ctrabs74]

It's weird how the departure of UIU to the GLVC and the departure of Lincoln-MO/Northeastern State from the MIAA has opened up so many non-conference opportunities. Mankato at Northwest and Ferris at Pitt State mark an epic start to the 2024 season.

[Brandon]

I think our day of food challenges is over my friend. I will never forgot the look on his face when I tried to get us pumped up for a second wind during the pizza challenge..his eyes were saying "knock yourself out Witt.." Not to mention, that was done for sponsor promotion. If we get a strong food sponsor in the KC area..then we'll talk.

While I'm sure our meals will be mapped out strategically, I will make note of your wisdom Tundra. What you described for Strouds is fat-people-food 101..with a little spicy washed down with sweet. I like it.

I've been to Strouds. It's good.

[Brandon]

I heartily recommend it. Best spicy fried chicken I've ever had. This picture doesn't include the big salad I'd already wolfed down:

You were at the one up north by me, right?

[Tundra_Man]

You were at the one up north by me, right?

Yes. I've been to that location twice now.

I rode by the one in Overland Park in 2022, but I was way behind schedule so I opted to not stop.

[Brandon]

Yes. I've been to that location twice now.

I rode by the one in Overland Park in 2022, but I was way behind schedule so I opted to not stop.

It's way more corporate anyway. The one up north feels like you're in an old house.

[Peacockfan]

I didn’t read through this entire thread, but could conferences bump up their schedules to leave the final week open for say a conference championship game? If so, would that be a benefit or could it hurt the losing teams chances of getting in the playoffs?

[Brandon]

I didn’t read through this entire thread, but could conferences bump up their schedules to leave the final week open for say a conference championship game? If so, would that be a benefit or could it hurt the losing teams chances of getting in the playoffs?

They can't add a 12th game.

[WSUWarriorFan]

I didn’t read through this entire thread, but could conferences bump up their schedules to leave the final week open for say a conference championship game? If so, would that be a benefit or could it hurt the losing teams chances of getting in the playoffs?

I don't think there is any benefit in doing that. Can't risk someone losing an extra game that isn't necessary or someone getting hurt.
The MIAC does one in week 10 but they also match up the other teams. So its 1 vs1, 2 vs 2,.... I'm guessing since it's only 10 game seasons plus an additional game for everyone they are allowed to do it.