The Official USD to D-I Smack Thread

[NightHawk78]

Re: The Official USD to D-I Smack Thread

The editor of the Argus' "Voices" section has decided to weigh in on USD(d-1?)'s move up:

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs...0111/612050316

This guy has some really weak lines in this one; he must be wanting to compete with Stu-pid for lameness.

I appreciate the progressive spirit of Vermillion.

Patrick, why didn't your alma mater move up to D-1 30 years ago if Verminville is so progressive?

The coyote is a majestic and underappreciated predator.

Give me a break! I guess someone's never lived on a farm.....

There was that time in the mid-1980s when the USD football team, undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the country, got beat on an October day in Brookings in what can only be blamed on the almighty.

I suppose Patrick believes that Pres. Wagner (who is also a minister) arranged for divine intervention that day....

There's already a whole generation of college students who will miss out on the State-U experience.

There's also a whole generation of college students who didn't have to worry about getting into a fistfight or facing car vandalism when they traveled to see their team play their biggest rival. NDSU fans are a lot more classier than USD(d-1?) fans. Perhaps you should go up to Brookings, Patrick, and ask some SDSU fans if they care anymore about USD(d-1?).........

[RodentiaX1]

Re: The Official USD to D-I Smack Thread

Let me gaze into the crystal ball... I predict that USD fans will change their talking points, and will no longer dismiss D-I as being "just a label". They will recognize that D-I is a higher level than D-II. (some may be confused, because 2 is a higher number than 1).

[RenoRabbit]

Re: The Official USD to D-I Smack Thread

I took the liberty of pulling this over from the real USD to DI thread because it probably contains enough smack to offend the _yote fans that my view the board. Losers.

[quote author=RenoRabbit link=1164833073/60#62 date=1164863661]EVERYONE on this board saying they do not want to play them will count the days, hours, and minutes to when we finally do.  

The U is like a hot ex-girlfriend.  You broke up because you couldn't stand her, but you still booty call her when your drunk at 3AM.  You use her and leave before you have to look at her in the morning.

Let me go on record as saying I am not EVERYONE.  I for one could care less if we ever play USD in any sport ever again.  The headaches associated with playing USD are not worth it. More time should be put into creating awareness of our conference opponents and bringing fans back in other ways, rather than hoping that one USD game will make budget for the year. It didn't work that way in DII, it doesn't work in DI.

Oh, and USD if far from the hot ex-girlfriend. They are more like the fat chick on a bad drunk that you hope you never see again and avoid in the commons at all costs. I'm sure bluehat can relate to that ;D[/quote]

Hey CatchEmAll I cannot fairly say EVERYONE, but I was just trying to make a point.  I do like the comparison on USD.  After analysis how could I call USD hot.  I myself think USD has the WORST fans and facilities around and do not look forward to attending games at the Dakota Bin, but I will be there not to accomadate USD, but to supports our beloved Jacks.  

Changing subjects.  How can USD compete with the other Dakota D1 schools when it comes to facilities.  They by far have the worst facilities out of us 4 schools.  SDSU has a wellness center planned, major renovations to CAS, as well as new baseball and softball fields.  I also heard they were talking about renovating the Barn to house VB and Wrestling, but I do not know if that is valid.  USD has the Grain Bin with new Dak scoreboards, that's it!  Facility wise we are behind NDSU, but we are committed to updating and adding facilities to catch up.  

USD thinks they have enough facilities to attract student athletes?  If that is the case then why did UND and NDSU build new FB facilities?  Year after year we lose quality home grown SD athletes to both ND schools; is it because they like the weather?  Academics are very similar when comparing NDSU to SDSU and UND to USD.  Facilities make a big difference and that is why SDSU is committed to providing new and updated facilities; to keep our talent here.  Before I get crucified on my last statement on us losing SD talent to ND, I will add that some of the talent we have lost was not worth keeping.  Still, name the last ND athlete to attend SDSU or USD that made a difference on the field/court?  I can name many that crossed the borders.

Final thought.  One of the Argus guys referenced Fred O. as Nostradomus on their PodCast.  Can you believe that?  Fred better say we will make the final four in the next ten years in MBB and WBB if that is the case.  Fred and Gene (NDSU) simply stated the obvious, only the rest of the NCC was too dumb to see the writing on the wall.

RV -out-

[NorCalJack]

Re: The Official USD to D-I Smack Thread

Well it looks like our reporter friend up north wants to join in on the smack talk

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

I personally like item No. 5  ;D ;D ;D

Well the reporter keeps adding to his blog and the list keeps moving down the page, so here is the list of issues USD's beat writer needs to know now that he will be covering a D-1 school in transition without a conference.

1. Buy an NCAA manual. This is your bible. There will be rules and stipulations in the coming four years that will scratch your mind, as well as the administrative minds of the team you're covering. Good luck.

2. Get used to the rival "eat crow" comments. Actually, they're pertinent for about a week. Both USD and UND should have been proactive with this move four years ago. But there will be immature folks who will carry that argument for four years and beyond. They just will never get over it.

3. At every opportunity, explain what the exploratory period is and the length of the reclassifciation period.

4. At every opportunity, explain the Great West Football Conference is FOOTBALL ONLY. NDSU has been in the Great West for all three years and there are still people confused that it is a one-sport league.

5. Mentor the USD administrators that a school does not apply for membership into a conference. It begs.

6. Get the home, work and cell phone numbers of the USD compliance person. He or she is crucial in the move, especially early on.

7. Call me before booking a hotel room in Cedar City.

8. When the Coyotes play at Cal Poly, try to arrange your boss to get you there a week early because the game is so huge it requires on-site reporting for days.

9. Don't worry about covering volleyball, softball, soccer or baseball games. About 98 percent of their games will be on the road.

10. Playoffs are over-rated in the athletes' minds. They care more about playing good competition and their own playing time than postseason.

Go State!!! 8-) 8-) 8-)

[Go_Herd]

Re: The Official USD to D-I Smack Thread

Well it looks like our reporter friend up north wants to join in on the smack talk

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

I personally like item No. 5  ;D ;D ;D

I like #2 because that is gonna happen a lot. I am definetly one of the immuture ones that will be talking about it for 4 years or more!