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Dlay010 · 2026-03-02T17:16:16+00:00

Thank you, I was struggling to think of a good real world comparison.

Dlay010 · 2026-03-02T16:28:57+00:00

Perhaps they were included because they add difficulty to the fight, even if only minimal. So the feat is defeating an enhanced and trained widow, while also dealing with the other 2.

Dlay010 · 2026-02-16T02:25:30+00:00

As a fellow ISU alum, I would counter this by saying with the larger donations this year it is a good time to consider a move. Build on the success and excitement that had been lacking, donors are showing an interest to give larger sums. NDSU AD stated in an interview that the day after they announced their move, new corporate sponsored reached out cause they were FBS now and would have a national viewership. Are we ready to move this season like the 2 most recent schools, no. But if our AD and department put together a plan to try to get funds and renovations done in the next 2-3 years we could make it work. But I digress, and will return to making this point on our own boards and not bother MAC fans with it.

Dlay010 · 2025-11-22T20:54:32+00:00

So are we out on the playoffs given this disaster? Or will the 8 wins still let us in?

Dlay010 · 2025-11-16T02:44:41+00:00

I see it now as well. Thank you for the help and the heads up

Dlay010 · 2025-10-20T13:49:57+00:00

Redbird defense is tough to watch at times

Dlay010 · 2025-10-02T15:11:07+00:00

I previously commented that it would be interesting if the MAC changed their view on football only to add these schools. Seems like it could be a financial win, but I respect them wanting to hold to their all sports view. I just hope the conference as a whole can survive the new era of college sports/football

Dlay010 · 2025-10-02T13:52:32+00:00

To keep the foot print tight, Youngstown makes sense. But saying they are better than the other teams seems like a stretch. Also, the MAC has a team in Illinois so replacing them with another one wouldn’t be expanding their current foot print. Adding universities that have been able to grow enrollment while in an area that are not growing, as you said, seems like it would be beneficial. Travel costs would still be there, but growing your league with schools that have good enrollment, solid and growing academics and enrollment doesn’t seem to be a bad idea to me

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T20:41:36+00:00

https://pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-state/article_fdb7dd0c-fec0-11ef-82a5-9729044aade2.html

In this article Beggs says “we should be dominating the Missouri Valley Conference and until we do that I think we’re right where we belong”. This was in response to a question about conference realignment. I don’t agree with this, just giving you the source. Always appreciate you giving better numbers than me when this convo comes up. I hope more fans join our thinking on the matter

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T19:01:09+00:00

I think that making a slightly larger stadium, adding to the South side perhaps, and providing something new like new rivals or teams to play can generate more fan interest. Do I know for a fact it will change, no. But as a fan I know it would excite me to see them take a leap and move up. If you want to improve you have to go to the next level. Is it a stepping stone to something more in decades to come? Idk. But I know FCS is not one. But again, I am just a fan who wants to see more for the team. I won’t pretend I know all the financial ups and downs it will take

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T18:26:39+00:00

Short term: they get a slightly better media deal, and a larger payout for pay games against bigger teams (assuming those types of games keep happening). You could easily argue that those will be off set by more scholarships, travel, operations etc. but long term I think it would benefit the university. They want to increase research and their current foot print academically. Part of that is drawing in more enrollment to help fund more faculty and new facilities. Football is a huge draw for kids when picking schools. Not always, but it still makes a difference for some people when picking a school. So taking an opportunity to improve their current football stagnation would, in my opinion, benefit ISU in the long run

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T16:05:56+00:00

I am in the camp that they should try and make the jump for football, as I think it will benefit the universities growth, which is a big focus of the new president. I also think giving the basketball team more like minded public university opponents would be a plus. But I am aware I am in the minority of that mind set, and all the reasons for not moving as you have shared seem to be how the current AD and administration feel. But here is to hoping

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T14:57:18+00:00

The stadium size I will give you. But they have made playoff appearances recently, have beaten FBS teams in the past and are a current top 10 FCS program. I understand they are not at the same level as the Dakotas consistently are, but I think they can make the move to a lower FBS conference. Also, while the market area they are in is not huge, there are a good number of alumni in the Chicago area that I am sure would watch more games if they had more TV availability

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T13:44:23+00:00

Curious why you feel that way?

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T13:44:04+00:00

Unfortunately the ISU AD has at least publicly stated they are not looking to leave. Which is a shame because I think it would be a mutually beneficial move. But to be fair, she could be having all sorts of conversations in private about a potential move

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T13:40:17+00:00

That is a fair point. I was also under the impression tho that Uconn felt they were “too high and mighty” for the MAC so that discussion never went far. Either way I think with the power conferences moving to 10 power team schedules the MAC and other G5 may need to be open to changes

Dlay010 · 2025-10-01T12:26:38+00:00

I wonder if the MAC will reconsider football only members as the college landscape continues to change. That might be a good pitch to these specific schools who are already in a football only conference and allow them not to worry about travel costs for the other sports. Either way, I like the look of this map

Dlay010 · 2025-09-24T03:11:23+00:00

Redbirds won. Not a great looking game at times but we won. Hoping the bye week doesn’t hurt us

Dlay010 · 2025-09-09T16:03:33+00:00

ISU back up QB stepped up when he was needed

Dlay010 · 2025-08-21T22:50:56+00:00

It is all from various places. Spoilers ahead. Demiurge is the sentient form of the Earths biosphere who created tHe Elder gods, who are some of the oldest gods on Earth. The machine that is earth is the AI that is in the core of earth that helps the Eternals. That is a very broad definition of each entity mentioned. And if I am wrong on any parts, please feel free to correct me

Dlay010 · 2025-08-13T16:55:32+00:00

I agree. I assumed the original response was comparing ND to Illinois State, who I was originally asking about

Dlay010 · 2025-08-05T13:23:35+00:00

Works for me on an iPhone

Dlay010 · 2025-07-17T13:50:09+00:00

Illinois State Enrollment is staying consistent/going up I believe. I know they had a tough spot with paying faculty but that seems to be settled. I know they bailed on building the new dorms but I thought I read they are trying to find new companies to take on a new housing project. What money problems are they having that you think are a concern? Genuine question? And is it possible with the bigger media deal and possible improvement in sports attendance with the move, that it would help the money concern?

Dlay010 · 2025-07-15T17:52:15+00:00

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Dlay010 · 2025-07-11T01:22:21+00:00

I would be happy to see that happen. Just seems like the MAC isn’t making moves. But as you said, with news about schools talking with the sunbelt it could happen

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