NDSU: Active and Certified

[AmsterBison]

The NCAA Management Council pronounced North Dakota State an active member of Division I yesterday.

Kind of a landmark day for us North Dakota State folks. That was a LONG five years! In fact, it was more like six years because we decided to go to DI in 2002 and then waited a year to see if the rest of our conference was interested.

There have been a lot of ups and downs but it's nice to be here- especially since the FCS is even more attractive now than it was when we started down this road (due to the rule changes that make scheduling Bowl teams easier).

[OL FU]

The NCAA Management Council pronounced North Dakota State an active member of Division I yesterday.

Kind of a landmark day for us North Dakota State folks. That was a LONG five years! In fact, it was more like six years because we decided to go to DI in 2002 and then waited a year to see if the rest of our conference was interested.

There have been a lot of ups and downs but it's nice to be here- especially since the FCS is even more attractive now than it was when we started down this road (due to the rule changes that make scheduling Bowl teams easier).

Congrats. and Good luckxthumbsupx

[93henfan]

Yesterday was also a landmark day for me. I now "officially" hate NDSU.xlolx

I know, I know. Smack board, smack board.

Congrats Bison fans!

[Gil Dobie]

For the first time in my life I'm proud...................

Sorry xoopsx ;)

Glad to be onboard with the rest of FCS xthumbsupx

[dbackjon]

There goes the neighborhood.....
















Congrats North Dakota State!

[NDB]

For the first time in my life I'm proud...................

Sorry xoopsx ;)

Glad to be onboard with the rest of FCS xthumbsupx

xoutofrepx

[phillyAPP]

The NCAA Management Council pronounced North Dakota State an active member of Division I yesterday.

Kind of a landmark day for us North Dakota State folks. That was a LONG five years! In fact, it was more like six years because we decided to go to DI in 2002 and then waited a year to see if the rest of our conference was interested.

There have been a lot of ups and downs but it's nice to be here- especially since the FCS is even more attractive now than it was when we started down this road (due to the rule changes that make scheduling Bowl teams easier).


Certified

Congrats

See ya in Chattanooga. lol

[slostang]

Congrats to the Bison. We are going to miss you in the GWFC, but I bet we will be seeing each other in the playoffs in the coming years.

[mizzoufan1]

Congratulations...Now go beat Missouri State!

[SiouxFallsJack]

Congrats to the Bison and a great partner during the transition!xthumbsupx

[AshevilleApp2]

Congratulations to the Bison. I've never been sure why you weren't playoff eligible for so long. Is five years standard?

[lizrdgizrd]

So the Bison are now certifiable. I think we already knew that of their fans. ;)


Congrats! :D

[bisonguy]

Congrats to the Bison and a great partner during the transition!xthumbsupx

Congrats to the Jacks, as well!!

SDSU was certified the same day for those that don't know.

[BearsCountry]

Congratulations...Now go beat Missouri State!

Hey we dont need none of that. :)

[skinny_uncle]

Welcome aboard, Bison. The Mo Valley is going to turn into Death Valley.

[BearsCountry]

Welcome aboard, Bison. The Mo Valley is going to turn into Death Valley.

Like it wasnt already, the strong got even stronger.

[swaghook]

Is five years standard?5 years is required by the NCAA.

[MSUBear42]

Congratulations...Now go beat Missouri State!
Muck Fizzou

[TheBisonator]

I'm personally waiting another 72 hours or so, but it's great to be officially in Division One!!!

[MplsBison]

These congratulation threads are most certainly in order for both NDSU and SDSU!


No doubt back in 2002, all the analysis and all the talk was that both SUs was saying "don't go yet, wait it out".



But they both had the balls to get on with it then rather than later.



Congrats to both!

[Thundering_Herd]

Welcome aboard, Bison. The Mo Valley is going to turn into Death Valley.

Except in this Death Valley, we drink beer, rum, whiskey and vodka to stay alive,...not water. Good luck to all in the MVFC! I'll see you all at tailgating!

[BearsCountry]

Except in this Death Valley, we drink beer, rum, whiskey and vodka to stay alive,...not water. Good luck to all in the MVFC! I'll see you all at tailgating!

I figured that was in order just to survie living in North Dakota. :D I kid, I kid.

[JBB]

Except in this Death Valley, we drink beer, rum, whiskey and vodka to stay alive,...not water. Good luck to all in the MVFC! I'll see you all at tailgating!


I thought it was weed, whites and wine or maybe even one bourbon one scotch and one beer?

Ive seen it all at the tailgates but I have never seen the Mighty Land Grants as true D1 members. To think we are members of these two great conferences!

Hats off to our SDSU rivals. We stuck together and we made something of it.

[Kelly Green]

Congratulations to NDSU and their fans!

[onbison09]

Have 2 universities ever done the transition better?

[Thundar]

Have 2 universities ever done the transition better?

I'm just as happy as every other Bison fan its finally over, BUT I think it was more Luck than skill in the Transition going as good as it did, We went at the right time with the conference shifts that took place, and I'm sure there have been 2 Universities that have had the same success or better in a transitional phase, but I'm just damn glad we are done its been a L O N G 5 years!!

[TonkaBison]

I'm definitely looking forward to some Missouri Valley smashmouth football and being playoff eligible! Time to see some home playoff games in the FargoDome with no more regions to "enhance the playoff experience!" xmadx

[dakotadan]

Congratulations to the Bison fans. NDSU definately got through the transition with alot of hard work and a little luck. xnodx

[RabidRabbit]

I'm just as happy as every other Bison fan its finally over, BUT I think it was more Luck than skill in the Transition going as good as it did, We went at the right time with the conference shifts that took place, and I'm sure there have been 2 Universities that have had the same success or better in a transitional phase, but I'm just damn glad we are done its been a L O N G 5 years!!

NDSU sets transition bar to FCS in FB by becoming the ONLY FCS to beat FBS teams twice in one season, and two 10-1 seasons.

SDSU becomes the FIRST transitional team to ever qualify for a post-season game in WBB in 2006.

In our first year in the SUMMIT, we dominate the women's sports, going 1-2 in our first year, including becoming 1st team to qualify for a NCAA tourney (WVB).

SDSU & NDSU have set a bar that any two schools transitioning will hope to come any where close to matching, much less exceeding.

[DSUrocks07]

The NCAA Management Council pronounced North Dakota State an active member of Division I yesterday.

Kind of a landmark day for us North Dakota State folks. That was a LONG five years! In fact, it was more like six years because we decided to go to DI in 2002 and then waited a year to see if the rest of our conference was interested.

There have been a lot of ups and downs but it's nice to be here- especially since the FCS is even more attractive now than it was when we started down this road (due to the rule changes that make scheduling Bowl teams easier).

xthumbsupx

Welcome to the party, first round of drinks on GreatAppSt ;)

[BearsCountry]

Have 2 universities ever done the transition better?

Look at your two conference mates in MSU and UNI. Of course the rules were different back then.

[SDFS]

Congrats to the Bison and best of luck in the future.