I would guess that IPFW will also be added- along with the Dakota schools. Hope IPFW doesn't end up being another Chicago State.Probably not a fair comparison, but I don't really know what they will add. Convenience I guess.
Something else to consider, if the Dakota schools would be interested in joining the Gateway. Rumors still persist that Western Kentucky will move up and even join the MAC.They have done feasability studies for the move up for football.
Many at both schools would call the Mid-Con/Gateway combo a perfect fit. I am sure both school would be interested in joining the Gateway if and when Western Kentucky moves.
By Jeff Kolpack, The Forum
Published Friday, May 12, 2006
The Mid-Continent Conference has taken the first step toward expansion by asking a few schools, including North Dakota State, to submit an institutional profile to the league office.
It’s preliminary action for serious discussion, which is expected to take place in June at the Mid-Con Council of Presidents meeting in Chicago. . . . .
The Mid-Con profile request includes enrollment, accreditation status, graduation rates, degrees offered, media outlets, local hotels, budgets, fundraising, season tickets for basketball, student SAT scores and student-athlete SAT scores.
“Just a lot of general information about the institution,” Taylor said.
The report is due May 19. South Dakota State and Indiana University Purdue-Fort Wayne were also asked to submit a profile.
SDSU athletic director Fred Oien confirmed as much, but declined to publicly discuss it. . . . (read more)
