Akbison

Would having KU and OU/Mizzou with you in the B1G make a big difference to Nebraska's long term happiness?

I think it's safe to say that when Bohl got here his #1 priority was to create a culture and program similar to what was at Nebraska. He eventually succeeded in spades and we have kept that culture by hiring and promoting in house. It hasn't all been perfect and we have had some squabbles but winning makes that go away pretty quick. Do we have a better overall program, no probably not. But when you have 100 young men all pulling on the same side of the rope for a decade + you can win an assload of games which is what we have done. All good things come to an end as will our massive run of titles. For now though, Bison fans are enjoying the ride.

I think the assumption is that we (NDSU) can get our non conference games in this fall and will hopefully get the conference games in the spring. I can't imagine that they are going to give all of these seniors a year back if no games are played in 20. It would screw up the depth chart and future recruiting horrendously. We have two guys projected to go in the first two rounds and I'm sure they would opt out anyways as would any NFL prospect so that they can be 100% healthy for the combine.

The talk up here in North Dakota is that Nebraska supposedly has a pay per view clause in their B1G contract and that's how this game and your season could be funded. Any truth to that?

NDSU fan here. Just wanted to throw some love your way. North Dakota State has always thought of itself as Nebraska Junior as our Football success since the 60's parallels each other somewhat. Prior to the D1 move we won most of our Natty's running various offenses based on the veer. All throughout North Dakota you can still listen to Nebraska football games on the AM and for a lot of years that was the only out of state game you could get up here. Our current play by play guy came to us from Nebraska (Jeff Culhane) and does an excellent job. He has a two hour radio show everyday and since he still has connections there, he is pretty up to date on what's going on with Nebraska football and features quite a few guest on his show. I can't ever recall him talking to someone from Minnesota. NDSU is at its peak right now and your in rebuilding mode and the risk/reward for you is certainly not great. However, I promise you that Nebraska will gain a legion of football fans if you play us this fall. Most folks in North Dakota don't cheer for the Gophers regardless of their allegiance and this game would only strengthen that bond of Nebraska as the P5 school to cheer for. If we do get the game there will probably be loads of us that show up here to talk football. We have a few a$$ hats but we generally police our own. Here's to hoping....!