this is a very good post. Honestly, I think we are in a particularly good place as a program. I think the best case scenario for us will happen no matter what, but I see pros and cons to both moves. I agree on that super conference at the top, hopefully Davis is able to position themselves/have the cards fall to have us in the best position when that happens

Here’s my opinion: the FCS is great. I like the playoff format, regional rivalries, etc. what I do think is important to note though is that us moving up to the Mountain West for football would be a smart move (in my opinion) because it solidifies us in the group of 5 no matter the changing landscape. For example, if the proposed power 4 split happens and the g5 becomes its own subdivision with its own playoffs, I would like to be positioned in the group of 5 instead of trying to get a move up from the fcs during the craziness that could ensue (no matter the fact that we would probably be at the top of FCS move-up’s if this split happened). I don't necessarily think moving to the MW would be as massive a step up when it comes to some talent (ie Montana state compared to a Nevada), but I think some of the closer regional rivalries, more national prominence of broadcast and name, and better positioning in realignment makes it worth it. I think playing in a conference where the lowest tier teams in the conference for football are UTEP or Nevada is a hell of a lot better for interest than Utah Tech or Portland State. I also honestly think bowl games are fun and provide travel opportunities for the alumni. Let’s face it too, getting into a bowl game is a hell of a lot easier than winning an FCS championship, and while this is completely speculative, I wonder if making it to bowls consistently would be more of a donation driver than fcs playoffs.

My final point. When it comes to money, and I may be wrong here, I am under the impression that teams are paid well to play bowl games, which I’m sure are larger revenue drivers than most fcs playoff matchups (maybe until the semis).

Overall, our position and current goals in the FCS are important, plausible and righteous, but I also think looking down the road a few years, aligning football with all of our other sports in the MW is a foreword looking move that would be a smart idea.

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Ndsu may be going to the fbs

I like the new sac coach from his press conference. Dude is a hard worker, loves his family and honestly is much more likely to stay around in Sac considering his family lives an hour away. I also like how he’s been talking about wanting to focus on football and not his dance/media career haha, dude is locked in.

I do think it’s a little interesting though hearing him talking like sac is an uphill battle or struggling program (which may be the right mentality but is the opposite of how Luke wood talks about the program lol)

Thoughts overall: He could become a really strong recruiter and I love his California roots, but with all this hype he’s espousing he needs to back it up with success as the incoming head coach. I do love his focus on community and his story of getting through hard times to get where he is. Seems like the guy you would want your kids to be mentored by, talks a ton about the importance of education, I’m positive on him!

Curious when we will get our first update.

This was all super helpful for me! I think it seems like a nifty thing to join :) yall point out some great points about discounts too.

I am starting a grad program in January to get a masters of education and teaching credential. Hopefully teach high school English in a few years here!

I think Alonzo Carter is a good hire for sac state. I can imagine the coaching search was probably intimating with all the uncertainty right now at sac. What I do seem to get is that he has great recruiting connections in California, has proved himself worthy of his position (heck Brennon brought him from SJSU to Arizona), and he seems like a really solid, high energy dude. I know all the drama about Taylor at Stanford is controversial in and of itself, but getting a guy that is in a currently ascending program seems like a piece of solid ground in the constantly changing sac state saga. I don’t know how this will work out, but he seems like a guy who has done some damn good coaching at every opportunity he has had whether at hs, juco, group of 5 or lower 4 conference. (And holy crap the dude has some crazy stories, he was a backup dancer for MC Hammer when he was younger?!)

They are expanding the outdoor seating to build a new patio by the side of the coho facing wellman hall. They still do concerts occasionally by that side too. They are also expanding actual cooking and break area in the back so the workers on break don’t take up tables.

that merch spot has been closed for so damn long near the gates

actually the coho is currently getting bigger and has introduced a ton of new things food wise. They also still do concerts as of this year I believe. Currently expanding the outdoor seating and dining prep areas

exactly what I imagine!

yes yes and yes. That new offensive line class plough talked about is going to be huge, but getting some new portal talent with experience is going to be big as well. The Connor’s brothers thing makes my blood boil, I trust this to get figured out. Huge opportunity next year for this program to get over the hump. Gonna be an exciting overall year for athletics from the MW move to facility expansions and a football team that should reload even better and less injured to start (now let’s hope it stays that way).

I would like both of these things to happen! A Mountain West move is my dream (and honestly agree with engagement stuff alumni/fan wise) but while we’re in the FCS, we are so close to that dang natty, like so close. The PR team and crowds were AWESOME this year. Really moving into the upper echelon of FCS programs and putting the athletic department up there with the MW members.

I think a majorly confusing thing this game was our lack of qb runs? Am I crazy or was that just missing compared to last game?

Well this sucks, on the bright side though, my entire family being in town and watching this rough game still had them leaving with “that Pinnick kid needs to come back next year”. We are blessed to have had plough for 2 seasons and he has literally taken us to the quarterfinals both times. This team is on the edge of a national championship run. I’ll have to meet yall in the alumni section next year!

Holy heck !! Graduated and got gifted a potential home game…. Now win!!

Plan for today:
1. Walk at graduation
2. WATCH THE AGGIES MOVE TO THE SEMI-FINALS
(Forcing the entire extended family to watch)
3. Grub out!

Go AGS!!

lots of penalties and they are still up by a lot. Don’t think they are unbeatable though, definitely favorites right now.