North Dakota got screwed

[EverettGriz]

Let's see...how on earth could we avoid situations like this? Hmmm, what a major conundrum. If only there were a way they could possibly seed all 24 teams....

 

[profisme]

Is t it crazy how long we’ve been in the FCS and the playoffs and we’re still not completely sure how the committee picks these teams. We have the same convos every year.

We may as well just say “the committee gets to pick whoever they want for whatever reason they want” and just accept that answer.

I would prefer that reasoning as well.

 

[mthoopsfan]

Agreed, however, the fact that the committee felt they needed to include the “performance factor” in their reasoning and explanation leads one to believe the financials may have favored ND. Why else would there even be any explanation?
GoGriz!

Actually "performance" is a criteria:

"From the FCS' Host Operations Manual: "When determining host institutions for playoff games when both teams are unseeded, criteria shall apply as follows (listed in alphabetical order): (1) attendance history and potential, (2) quality of facility, (3) revenue potential plus estimated net receipts, (4) student-athlete well-being (e.g., travel, missed class time); and (5) team’s performance (e.g., conference place finish, head-to-head results and number of Division I opponents)."

Interesting. I had forgotten that. Thx.

 

['68griz]

I still think they should go back to 16 teams, seed them 1 through 16 and let 'er rip.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

I still think they should go back to 16 teams, seed them 1 through 16 and let 'er rip.

Why would the BSC and MVC ever agree?

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

UND bid was over $80,000 more than Weber.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/records-show-unds-bid-to-host-fcs-playoff-game-far-exceeded-weber-states

 

[uofmman1122]

UND bid was over $80,000 more than Weber.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/records-show-unds-bid-to-host-fcs-playoff-game-far-exceeded-weber-states

I take back what I said about this, that's pretty insane.

 

[dupuyer griz]

But, but all they care about is money?