What would Panther Fans think IF...

[Purrrrrfect]

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I think they could go ahead and remove the upper levels from both Jack Trice and Hilton. They could probably close down one or two dormatories too.

You couldn't do that at Hilton...women's basketball is huge there and is packed constantly.

[TH1974]

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Student Fees reported in the Athletics budget are in place to fund the debt service payment on Student Recreation Services facilities financed through the Athletics enterprise. The Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation facility is an excellent example of this partnership where a single facility is jointly used by Athletics and Recreation Services.

Looks like student fees at Iowa are paid to the athletic department for use of recreation facilities rather than to support the athletic teams.

http://www.uiowa.edu/~fusbudg/2010_final_budget_narr.pdf

[Big_Al]

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Better option than dropping to FCS? Yes, without a doubt. Even if we dropped to the MAC or some other non-AQ FBS conference, our fanbase would shrink a ton.

When the Big Xii was in danger of imploding this summer, the MWC was licking it's chops at the opportunity to invite KU, KSU & ISU. Honestly, I think ISU would be a great fit academically, athletically & culturally in the Mountain West. Geographically, not so much.

Also, the lack of BCS money would leave a giant crater right smack in the middle of the Cyclone's budget.

Also, ISU would be a terrible fit for the MVC/MVFC. They are simply not peers with the schools of the MVC.

[9YRPLAN]

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my point is that iowa students obviously pay fees, but they do NOT go toward varsity athletics.

[jegbomb52]

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my point is that iowa students obviously pay fees, but they do NOT go toward varsity athletics.

Yeah, they just go to support Varsity Athletic facilities that would not be standing structures without student fees. I am sure Iowa's tennis team would have an 8 court indoor practice facility without student fees.

[UNIChippewa]

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and think ISU fans would still follow Cyclone sports at the same level they do today.

Um, no...in fact, Hell no.

[Herdman]

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When the Big Xii was in danger of imploding this summer, the MWC was licking it's chops at the opportunity to invite KU, KSU & ISU. Honestly, I think ISU would be a great fit academically, athletically & culturally in the Mountain West. Geographically, not so much.

Also, the lack of BCS money would leave a giant crater right smack in the middle of the Cyclone's budget.

Also, ISU would be a terrible fit for the MVC/MVFC. They are simply not peers with the schools of the MVC.

True, they are a major research university.

[Blue42]

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haha why would you even think of this? It's not even a viable option. It would NEVER even be thought about it happening.

And the bolded part: you can't be serious... It would be great for all parties involved? Please explain all parties. Because it would be horrible for ISU to drop from a BCS conference to the FCS. And you think ISU fans will still follow the teams??? LOL. Our fanbase would automatically shrink 75%, not to mention our enrollment would drop by about 50%.

There are a lot of stupid threads on cyclonefanatic, and this one would rank right up there with them.

Easy fella. It's just a hypothetical to churn a a little thought and discussion. Not a proposal.

[panthercy]

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Don't take offense to this as a Iowa State/UNI fan, but no one outside of FCS football gives a rip about it.