Comments on: Summit League Visits Nebraska-Omaha

By: Trey Kalmus

Trey Kalmus — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:34:01 +0000

I agree with Matt, and I love this move, assuming it happens. I have just one question though, while the MVFC wanted an even number like 10 or 12 for scheduling purposes, shouldn’t the Summit want something similar? Correct me if I’m wrong but wouldn’t adding UNO and UND leave the Summit at 11? That seems really awkward to me….is there any thought that if this move occurs that the Summit might add Chicago St since they are they only independent left in their footprint?

By: Nathan Brice

Nathan Brice — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:48:18 +0000

I agree with that. I just don’t know if it will be a top 10 conference because really good teams might not want to stay there very long.

By: Matt Peloquin

Matt Peloquin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:21:48 +0000

I disagree. Summit had really improved itself over the years. It used to be the bottom feeder for only D2 upgrades. Now, it has an identity and it’s own region base to identify with, thanks to schools leaving like YSU and then SUU, Centenary. It’s now a tighter region with schools 3 schools in the Dakotas, KC, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, etc. They’ve also improved greatly on the court. Is it the MVC? No. But it’s a step in the right direction and already a stronger basketball conference than the Big Sky to the west, Southland to the south.

By: Nathan Brice

Nathan Brice — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:51:47 +0000

The Summit is nothing more than a stepping stone league. They are trying to protect themselves when, not if, they get raided again.